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Samsung Instinct-M800 Review - Conclusion
ConclusionEditor Rating:   4.55 4  4 4 5 5 But enough with the comparisons. Taken on its own merits, Instinct is a very good device and definitely one of the best media-centric handsets currently available on a US carrier. I’d like to see a more robust Web browser (Opera mini for Instinct could be killer), Mobile IM, and the ability for Instinct users to use purchased songs as ringtones on the device - though that last request may be impossible thanks to licensing agreements - but otherwise there’s not much that this phone doesn’t do. Call quality issues popped up a few times, and I don’t think I ever experienced the full speed of EV-DO Rev. A during Web browsing, but I think that’s basically the end of my complaint list. Oh, wait, where’s the flash for the camera? Okay, seriously, that’s it for the complaints. Instinct’s a solid, solid media phone and a great option for Sprint customers. This is the flashy, feature-rich phone that Sprint users have been waiting for, and by and large it delivers. $129 is a bargain for a device of this quality, and $70/month for unlimited data, messaging, Sprint TV, and GPS along with 450 minutes (or $100 for unlimited minutes) isn’t a bad deal by today’s standards, though there’s no less expensive option for anyone not interested in all of the extras. No one phone is going to be all things to all people, and Instinct enters a field of touchscreen media phones now crowded by the likes of the iPhone, LG Vu, LG Dare, and forthcoming BlackBerry Thunder ... and that’s not counting unlocked GSM phones suitable for use on AT&T and T-Mobile. Instinct will hold its own against any of the current generation of media phones; whether or not it’s the one for you, only you can decide. But it’s certainly worth a serious look. Reviews by companyApple, BenQ, BlackBerry, Eten, HTC, LG, Motorola, Nokia, o2, Palm, Pantech, Samsung, Sanyo, Sharp, Sony EricssonOur fancy algorithm says this stuff is related...Sunday, November 30, 2008really nice phone def would consider it! Sunday, November 02, 2008The games are ok on it. The phone is pretty cool, browser is good(after update) music isen't that loud but its clear and sounds nice. Navigation is real good, camera is mediocore (5.5 out of 10) messaging is ok, although you make mistakes and cant really type fast. TV on it IS bad, but if u set ur ip and port to all 0's its alot better.
Friday, October 17, 2008can u show some games apps on the instinct im dying to see how the games are Tuesday, October 07, 2008Should i get the samsung instinct or the razr2 v9m?, im having a really hard time trying and figure it out because i heard that its too delicate. All i know is that motorola is sorta better in phones.....plz send me a message someone, PLZ. Monday, October 06, 2008just so u know sprints working on alot of updates on this phone so they can download 3rd party apps and surf threw the web easier...and they should be available at the end of this month i think and i really don't get why the dare is rated higher than this phone..... Saturday, October 04, 2008i just bought the instinct and im with telus...in the fun section it just says tv, not tv/video, can i still watch movies without paying or whatever Friday, October 03, 2008Is there any 3rd party apps for the instinct?????? WTF!!!! Saturday, September 20, 2008phones: yes u can upload music that is already on ur computer to ur phone u dont have to pay a dime.. unlike verizon and the dare. it comes with usb cable and a memry card adaptor so u can do it 2 ways... Sunday, September 07, 2008Are they working on an AIM application for the instinct? Saturday, September 06, 2008can you get the phone ublocked and can it be used in england Thursday, September 04, 2008http://instinctbookmarks.blogspot.com/
This contains some nice stuff about Instinct Thursday, September 04, 2008http://instinctbookmarks.blogspot.com/2008/07/some-popular-websites-for-browsing-in.html
http://mortalkombat4.googlepages.com/player Sunday, August 31, 2008this phone is badass! i wish
i could have it right now, but
i cant, but i will someday=]] Saturday, August 30, 2008Noah, In all your great and thorough reviews of the Instinct features, I never saw any commentary on the Instinct's most fundamental function: Use as a cell phone.
Did I miss it somewhere?
I'm curious on your assessment of the following:
* reliability of maintaining a call (signal strenght, dropping calls)
* Instinct user's sound quality to the remote user (cell-to-cell? cell-to-landline?)
* Instinct's quality of sound listening to a remote caller (cell-to-cell? cell-to-landline?)
* What is the effect on the microphone pick-up on quality of audio in noisy envirionments (my wife's cell phone stinks when she's in a noisy environment, making her sound "mushy")
Also, what is your assessment of the Instinct in terms of overall reliability? Would you expect this phone to make it through a 2-year contract?
Should a buyer put a scratch-resistant film on the screen?
What is your assessment of Samsung as a manufacturer? (I've never had a Samsung phone before. I've had terrific luck with Sanyo, and bad luck with LG).
Thanks! Thursday, August 28, 2008is there any place to put the stylus on the instinct? Monday, August 25, 2008honestly speaking, the instinct is garbage, its a phone that has potential but thats only if its tv, internet and youtube issues are resolved, until that happens sprint really has no business thinking of comparing it to the iphone talkless of the iphone 3g Sunday, August 24, 2008i'm thinking of getting this phone but im not sure if the instinct is better or the lg dare is better any preferences or recommendations and why\? Friday, August 22, 2008the samsung instinct sucks bad the phone is no good Wednesday, August 20, 2008how soon can we expect updates that take care of the tv and youtube clearity issues? is it possible to use the instinct as an internet source for the ipod touch via bluetooth? (with a bluetooth adapter ofcourse), and i put a movie on my 2gb memory, the movie size is like 877mb but for some reason my instinct isnt playing it....any advice? Monday, August 18, 2008This is my first time leaving a comment but I think you all at phonedog do an awsome job. If you get a chance Noah you should tell your contacts at sprint to add more customization to the UI. I love thats it's easy and simple to use but it gets dull. And whats the longest time it takes to get all the app updates because I still haven't gotten mine. |
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