\n<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe ATIV S is not out yet, so I can’t say if it is hackable per se, but I do want to comment on how future-proof it may or may not be. Microsoft famously didn’t upgrade the Nokia 900 to Windows 8, despite being almost new, so I don’t think anyone should rely on future updates. That’s a huge deal.<\/p>\n
The Strengths<\/h3>\n
Assuming you like Windows Phone 8, this is the one model with\u00a0expandable\u00a0memory as well as a removable battery. That’s quite a nice set of options. Add to that the fact that the software is very much a known quantity.<\/p>\n
The Weaknesses<\/h3>\n
However, just because a product is known doesn’t mean it’s well liked. Nokia and HTC gave Windows Phone 8 a lot more flash. Yes, the S III-esque nature of the ATIV might help sell to some Samsung die-hards, but there’s nothing special about it to draw any new, casual users in.<\/p>\n
Pricing & Availability<\/h3>\n
As of this writing, the ATIV S is not available anywhere in the United States. Indeed, our review unit came with a European plug and a pound symbol on the virtual keyboard where a dollar sign would be. However, judging from the radio bands it works with, I’d put smart money on this handset\u00a0coming\u00a0out for T-Mobile first. With T-Mobile making massive changes to the concept of cellphone subsidies, I can’t even hazard a guess as to what the cost might be.<\/p>\n
Wrap Up<\/h3>\n
Being first out of the gate could have been great for Samsung, but by waiting this long, any and all advantage has likely been taken by Nokia or HTC. While I would love to see a Windows Phone 8 Samsung phone take off, I regret that I don’t have high hopes for the ATIV S. This is a crying shame, as despite the Plain-Jane looks, the ATIV offers something other handsets cannot. This phone is my hope that companies don’t mistake a lack of desire for the ATIV as a lack of desire for a Windows 8 handset that can handle additional memory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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