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4G vs. 3G vs. WiFi Throughput For Samsung's Epic 4G

MojoKid writes "Some of the most popular Android smartphones currently available are members of Samsung's Galaxy S line. Powered by Samsung's own 1GHz ARM Cortex A8-based Hummingbird processor with a four-inch Super-AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, it's no wonder Samsung has sold over 5 million Galaxy S phones. The Epic 4G variant of this phone, available through Sprint, is also one of the scant few 4G capable devices on the market currently. Sprint's 4G network utilizes WiMAX mobile broadband, with a theoretical maximum throughput of 40Mbps. Sprint claims that the average download speed on its 4G network is between 3 to 6Mbps, with peak download speeds above 10Mbps. The performance figures seen here actually show solid throughput for the Epic, besting competitive 3G devices and even versus some with a Wi-Fi connection. 4G WiMAX service is still rather limited geographically, but hopefully devices like these will help to kick the roll-out into gear a bit."

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  1. Go Back To Starbucks Hipster Douchebag by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    No one gives a fuck about your piece of shit iPhone 4 and its defective antenna.

    1. Re:Go Back To Starbucks Hipster Douchebag by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

      is it worse to be a hipster douchebag or a pretentious asshole? are you seriously JUDGING an individual based on the brand of cell phone they own?

      and what antenna problem? I am an iphone4 owner (apparently also a hipster douchebag) and have NEVER had antenna issues before OR after I was given a complimentary case (bet you had to buy a case for your phone). the iphone4 is a solid phone. I am sure your phone is great too, and I wont judge you based on your phone choice. I'll judge you because you seem like an asshole.