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MD23
11-28-2010, 09:26 AM
Fascinate vs. Vibrant and/or Telus vs. Bell :confused:

I am looking for some advice/comparisons of the above mentioned phones and companies. I have lots of questions and have been on various sites comparing and reviewing the two. I have gone into a few Telus and Bell stores, but of course, everyone is trying to sell their phones as the better of the two. Unfortunately, even after all that I am STILL undecided.

Fascinate (Telus) vs. Vibrant (Bell):
- any major and notable differences between these two? (other than casing style)
- does the Fascinate have a flash?
- is there an external button to start the camera?
- headphone jack?
- call quality?
- currently month to month with a cell provider I am fairly happy with (contract ended about a month ago) and looking to sign another 3 year contract with either Bell or Telus
- both have offered great monthly plans that meet my needs
- any thoughts on cell coverage for either one on the East Coast (ie. Ontario; Quebec; Nova Scotia)?
- one better than the other?
- do they share towers?

Ok, I know that's ALOT. I am new to the smartphone world and all it's wonders. Have been thinking about joining the IPhone followers, but would like to try a different path. Any help and feedback would be greatly appreciated.
:)

d0hboy
12-12-2010, 04:16 PM
You can see this similar thread (http://mobilesyrup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4398) on mobilesyrup doing similar comparison, but i'll quote directly from it (apologies to others for the redundant information, but I'm trying to be convenient to the original poster and highlight the relevant sections):

"T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant - No flash, 4 capacitive buttons under the screen, no front facing camera
Bell Samsung Vibrant - No flash, two capacitive buttons (menu, back) and clickable home button under the screen (total 3 buttons). Has a front facing camera

Verizon Samsung Fascinate - Has camera flash, 4 capacitive buttons under the screen, no front facing camera
Telus Samsung Fascinate - No camera flash, 4 capacitive buttons, no front facing camera


The BELL Vibrant is a re-badged i9000 international (Euro) version, yet they call it the Vibrant, which is the same name as TMobile's Galaxy S.
The Telus Fascinate is a re-badged TMobile Vibrant, yet they call it the Fascinate which is the same name as Verizon's Galaxy S.
"

Luke
12-12-2010, 05:58 PM
I didn't realize the t-mobile vibrant didn't have a front facing camera