Samsung Instinct S30 SPH-M800 Review - ConsumerGuru

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Samsung Instinct S30 SPH-M800

Samsung Instinct S30 SPH-M800

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GURU Rating

4.2

Epinions Average Rating

2.8

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The Samsung Instinct S30 SPH-M800 is sometimes called an iPhone clone, but that characterization does not give it credit for being an excellent 3G touchscreen near-smartphone in its own right. While the user interface may not be as sexy as the iPhone's, the Samsung Instinct is blessed with a nice design, a decent touchscreen, and excellent multimedia capabilities.

Product Description

The Samsung Instinct S30 SPH-M800 was one of the first touchscreen phones to come after the iPhone, and it is often unfairly referred to as a knock-off. Although it lacks some of the iPhone's coolest features, such as a multitouch screen and full use of the built-in accelerometer, the Instinct is a nice looking device that has excellent music, photo, and video viewing capabilities with an easy to use interface. While it's 3.1" screen is a little smaller than the iPhone's, its web browser is awkward, and its personal information management software lacking, users who are most focused on entertainment will appreciate the 3G capabilities combined with Sprint's online music and video services, especially with combined with the competitively priced Sprint Everything unlimited plan.

Price Range: $258.00 - $288.00

Average Price: $273

Specifications

Exclusive Carrier Sprint
Form Factor Touch Screen
Operating System Samsung OS
Network Type  
Display Size  
Talk Time 5.75 Hours
Standby Time  
Digital Camera Resolution 2 Megapixels
Width 2.17 in.
Depth 0.48 in.
Height No
Weight 4.4 oz.
Phone Features Integrated speakerphone, Email, Web Browser
Multimedia Features MP3 player, Voice recorder, Polyphonic ringtones
Installed Memory No

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User Reviews

Average Rating: 2.8

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I love my Instinct--And you will too

by janeaj , 2009-07-20

Review: Love It, Need it, Won't Leave it

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Author's Rating: 4.0

Love it and hate it

by ytice608 , 2009-07-20

Review: Good phone but don't think it's an iPhone killer.

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Author's Rating: 3.0

Pretty Good Touchscreen Phone

by raydogg779 , 2009-07-20

Review: Cool in concept! Check it out if you like, there are more usable phones on the market.

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Author's Rating: 3.0

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