The Samsung Fascinate 3G+ is Samsung's first smartphone in their Galaxy S family that was released for the carrier Telus. While the phone shares some similarities with the Fascinate running on Verizon in the US, the hardware itself is fundamentally different, so it's important not to confuse the features and specifications of these two different models.
Like many of the Galaxy S variants, the Fascinate 3G+ features Samsung's bright and beautiful four-inch, 480 x 800 Super AMOLED multi-touch display protected by Corning's scratch and shatter resistant Gorilla Glass. The display automatically adjusts its level to changes in light, making it easy to browse the web or watch a movie indoors or out.
Many of the other features on the Fascinate 3G+ are fairly standard on most of the smartphones currently available, including WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth compatibility, a 5 megapixel rear-mounted digital camera, and a GPS with integrated navigational controls. One standout feature is Samsung's proprietary Swype system for quickly and intuitively inputting text without lifting a finger from the screen.
Inside the shiny shell, the Fascinate 3G+ sports a 1 GHz ARM processor backed by 512 MB of RAM and a bulky 16 GB of built-in flash storage. An external microSD card slot allows you to expand the phone's memory with removable storage. The phone ships with Android 2.1 (Eclair), but an upgrade to 2.2 (Froyo) is available for free.
Need to Know: Samsung Fascinate 3G+
1. The Super AMOLED screen is one of the best displays available on any phone and features bright and breathtaking colors, amazing responsiveness, and smooth video playback. (The Good)
2. Upgrading to Froyo enables full Flash support, allowing compatibility with a wider range of web pages and streaming videos. (The Good)
3. The external microSD slot is located behind the battery cover, making it a bit inconvenient to swap out memory cards. (The Bad)
4. The camera does not have a flash, making it fairly useless in low-light settings. (The Bad)
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We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the Samsung Fascinate 3G+ user manual here.
Samsung backs up the Fascinate 3G+ with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Fascinate 3G+ has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Samsung support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Samsung's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
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