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The Samsung Epic 4G launched on Tuesday, August 31, and seemed to be well received by Sprint customers who eagerly purchased the device.  There was no doubt the Epic 4G is a very solid device based on specs, but with its expensive price tag, many questioned the popularity of the device, especially considering its similarly spec’d cousin—the Vibrant—was once priced for a penny.  Today, Samsung put those concerns to rest as it released a press release claiming the Epic 4G “became one of Sprint’s best-selling devices for first-day sales.”  Sprint doesn’t go as far to say it was the best selling device, but “one of the best” is still promising.  Unfortunately, Sprint didn’t release any official statistics on launch day sales. 

Having reviewed the Samsung Epic 4G, I know how great of a device it is and I am not surprised at all it sold as well as it did.  Even though $250 may be a little excessive for a smartphone, especially when every other high-end cell phone is offered for $199, but thankfully Amazon and Wirefly are offering the Epic for $199 on a two year contract.  As long as Sprint can keep the Epic in stock, it should have a very hot selling device on its hands. 

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