I’ve been using the Samsung Epix for a while now, actually ever since I sold my iPhone 3G just a short while ago.  The Epix is an awesome device. Look for a review of it in the days to come.

One of the biggest problems I’ve had with the device since getting it, has been the lack of event notifications (new e-Mail, alarms, etc.) when the device is in standby. I posted a follow up note to this in the Samsung forum at AT&T on 02-Dec-08, adding my 2 cents to the discussion. I got a notification the other day that a moderator responded,

Regarding the email alert inquiries, we’ve been informed that Samsung has recently released a patch. Users are being asked to visit www.samsung.com/download and enter “EPIX” after selecting “search by model number.” Please follow the instructions carefully. Thank you.

If you have an Epix, you are encouraged to download the fix, install it and soft reset your device. 

Please note this is NOT a ROM update. If you hard reset your device, you will need to reapply this update.

Here’s a great deal for anyone in the market for a Samsung Epix i907 via AT&T (new customers only -$149 price is displayed for eligible upgraders). The AT&T web site advertises this model at $199 AFTER rebates and Amazon is $99. Skip the “rebate olympics” and grab this new Windows Mobile device for no money down ($36 activation fee applies and must agree to new line of service on 2 year contract). It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies and 850/1900/2100 UMTS/HSDPA frequencies. Powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 it offers all the standard features you’d expect including: Wi-Fi (802.11b/g, 2 megapixel camera, MicroSD/MicroSDHC with capacity to 32GB, 624 MGZ processor, 256 MB ROM, 150 MB RAM.

Samsung Epix i907 - free after 2yr new contract or $149 for eligible upgrades

Brett over at MyTodayScreen scurried down to AT&T and picked up a brand new / just released Samsung Epix (SGH-I907). This Windows Mobile 6.1 based phone is billed as the first to include an optical mouse. Sizewise it looks about the same as the iPhone (Brett has a nice comparison shot). Yesterday I was out in New York City at a client and the bookkeeper had a Samsung Blackjack II on her desk. I asked her how she liked it. As she started to roll her eyes and shake her head I stopped her and said “let me guess - battery life sucks?”. To which she vigorously nodded yes (even with the spare battery they gave her). We’ll have to wait for Brett’s full review to see if Samsung has slayed the poor power problem. Head over to MyTodayScreen to take in a few more photos of the Blackjack III.

AT&T Drops the Epix, I Pick It Up