Android OS-based Samsung Vibrant Now Available from T-Mobile

The Samsung Vibrant has just been launched by T-Mobile, this carrier's latest smartphone running Google's Android OS. It jumps immediately to the front of T-Mobile offerings, as it offers cutting-edge features like a 1 GHz processor and a Super AMOLED touchscreen.

The Vibrant is going to be a version of the Samsung Galaxy S, so it has a tablet shape with a 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen. AMOLED displays provide more vibrant colors than standard LCDs, and are thinner and use less power. 

This smartphone runs Android OS 2.1 on a 1 GHz Samsung Cortex A8 Hummingbird processor.

As it is based on Google's operating system, the Vibrant comes with a suite of communication, entertainment, and productivity applications. Many of these will tie into Google services like YouTube and Gmail, but users will also be able to get their business mail through Microsoft Exchange.

This model comes with a 2 GB external memory card, and users will have the option of switching this out with higher capacity cards, up to 32 GB.

It supports T-Mobile's 3G (HSPA+) network, and the Vibrant offers GPS functionality with access to turn-by-turn navigation as well as the Swype text input system.

This smartphone also features a 5-megapixel camera with digital zoom and auto-focus, and a video camera for high-definition (720p) videos and photos for playback on an HD television.

Pricing and Availability
The Samsung Vibrant is selling for $200 with a qualifying two-year service contract.

It is available now on T-Mobile's website.