Finally some Official word on the Samsung Epix: Click here for article

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The device will cost $100 with a two-year contract (and a $100 mail-in rebate), positioning it as an option for those considering similarly priced devices at the carrier, which include the BlackBerry Curve 8110 and the Palm Centro.

The Epix runs on Microsoft Corp.’s Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and offers an HSPA connection, with EDGE compatibility.

The slab-style device features a QWERTY keypad, a touchscreen and a “mouse,” whose description sounds like a trackball (akin to BlackBerry) or a scroll wheel (akin to an iPod). The “mouse” can be placed in four-way navigation mode. The touchscreen can be operated with a finger or a built-in stylus.

Features include Wi-Fi (for AT&T Mobility’s 17,000 hotspots nationwide), assisted-GPS (for AT&T Navigator), AT&T Video Share (live video with live voice call) and a 2.0 megapixel camera. The device offers an array of e-mail capabilities.

Just read a nice hands-on review of the Epix at WMExperts.com. The verdict? Slightly chunkier than the BlackJack II, but otherwise very similar in size. Zippy responsiveness with the 624 Mhz processor. Multiple options for the unique optical mouse - make it behave like a cursor or a 4-way controller. Includes some fun extras, including the Sims 2 and Ms. PacMan, plus additional Samsung Today screen layouts. Check out the review at WMExperts.com for much more.