Offers video fanatics mobile television in an otherwise conservative package
Eric M. Zeman from Phone Scoop
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10 months ago
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The form is good; the signal, calling, and data performance are all good; the camera and video camera work well; and the software runs fine thanks to the speedy Exynos processor. But the Lightray delivers too little when it comes to the main feature: Dyle TV. True, it's a burgeoning service that is apt... More
The form is good; the signal, calling, and data performance are all good; the camera and video camera work well; and the software runs fine thanks to the speedy Exynos processor. But the Lightray delivers too little when it comes to the main feature: Dyle TV. True, it's a burgeoning service that is apt to improve and grow, but MetroPCS wants $460 from you today for a mediocre service that's of limited availability.
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Unless you're addicted to local TV and need anytime access, the Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G isn't money well spent
Brian Bennett from Cnet
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10 months ago
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In my view it's wise to be wary of products with first-gen services or hardware. The $459 Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G is great example of this. Those expecting the handset to operate as a true portable TV set picking up all the free digital TV stations in range will be sorely disappointed. With only... More
In my view it's wise to be wary of products with first-gen services or hardware. The $459 Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G is great example of this. Those expecting the handset to operate as a true portable TV set picking up all the free digital TV stations in range will be sorely disappointed. With only four channels to choose from and a locked-down HDMI port, the Lightray won't replace your cable box anytime soon. Also, the phone runs an outdated Android operating system that's powered by a weak single-core processor. Sure, the Lightray 4G has a decent camera, LTE data, and colorful screen, but if you're on Metro PCS, then choosing the more affordable $199 Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G would be a better decision.
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Old, slow processor, extremely expensive
Sascha Segan from PC Magazine
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11 months ago
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The Samsung Lightray 4G has a lot going for it: the biggest screen MetroPCS offers, a sharp 8-megapixel camera, and between two and six channels of broadcast TV depending on where you live. But its early-adopter price is just out of sync with the rest of the market, and especially with the $249 MetroPCS... More
The Samsung Lightray 4G has a lot going for it: the biggest screen MetroPCS offers, a sharp 8-megapixel camera, and between two and six channels of broadcast TV depending on where you live. But its early-adopter price is just out of sync with the rest of the market, and especially with the $249 MetroPCS is currently charging for the much faster, dual-core LG Connect 4G. If MetroPCS was charging $100 less for this phone, I'd be able to recommend it more enthusiastically. If Dyle TV had more channels or DVR functionality, ditto. But as it is, with the features it delivers right now at today's price, the Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G doesn't quite close the deal as a top choice on MetroPCS.
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PC Magazine.
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