The Google Android platform is increasing in popularity with devices like the the Motorola Droid X and the HTC EVO 4G. While these smartphones are typically only available through one of the major carriers in the United States, the Galaxy S from Samsung is available through all four major US carriers.

It’s one of those situations where a rose by any other name smells just as sweet. Depending on your carrier of choice, the slight variant on the Samsung Galaxy S platform can be found as the Samsung Vibrant, Captivate, Epic 4G, or Fascinate. They all feature large touchscreen displays and the Google Android operating system. The AMOLED screen is positively brilliant.

The Samsung Epic 4G from Sprint, however, may be slightly more attractive than some of its stablemates. For starters, it has a full QWERTY keyboard for ease of text entry, as well as a front-facing camera and access to Sprint’s high-speed 4G network. This will presumably offer faster data speeds, but possibility at the price of reduced battery life.

Depending on the carrier subsidy, the variant on the Samsung Galaxy S can be had for about $200 with a qualifying contract.