Samsung Instinct (Sprint Nextel)

For SPRINT standards, this phone is amazing! You can actually watch live TV shows and the GPS System is likE no other. I was going to buy a GPS navigating system but the one on my new Samsung Instinct phone doies the job. Saved me money. For those of you SPRINT customers, the new Samsung Instinct phone will not disappoint.

This is a great phone!, less some very minor issues that may not be a concern for all of us. I never had an iPhone, so I don't know how this phone directly compares to it, but everyone calls it the "iPhone killer"! I don't particularily like Apple to begin with and equally dislike ATT / Cingular! I know someone pwho has an iPhone and she brags about it when ever she has a chance to. I would love for this phone to totally smoke hers!
Anyway my 2 issues are:

1) BATTERY LIFE This phone eats battery power! I don't know if it is mainly or partially due to operating in the 'fringe areas' frequently,but I noticed a SIGNIFICANT decrease in operating time from any phone that I've used. I understand that you are running a large display screen with extended graphics too, so I do take that into consideration. When I oppened the box and saw that Samsung included 2 batteries and an auxiliary charger, I wondered why .. as I never received 2 batteries with any phone before. A neat idea .. but now I know why. I dont really use it THAT much at all (about the same or less than I did my last phone), and find myself having to recharge it late afternoon or early evening. It doesnt seem to be able to make it on 1 charge for 24 hours.

2) CAMERA FEATURES For a phone this 'sophisticated', the camera has NO user options. There is no zoom, digital effects, background or other user options that I have had on almost every other phone I ever had. Geez Samsung!

3) ACCESS SPEED Now here is a definate plus! The data and text messaging functions are fast! Faster that my old phone. I believe that Sprint has 'built' or 'enhanced' their system for this phone (so I've heard, or it seems anyway). Web browsing is definately faster and I think the overall connections on phone calls are quicker.

4) ENHANCED FEATURES There are allot of neat features built into the software of this phone! Switching between calls, information on calls, callers and contacts, etc .. All the neat things that are inherent to a 'touch' phone. But there are also some things that I feel could be improved upon (but those are very few). It seems that some functions / commands require multiple input or having to jump back to another section. I would like to see a tiny bit more streamlined linking between functions.

In conclusion, I do really like the phone and have NOT considered sending it back at all! The basic fact that it is a true'touch' phone makes it new and cool enough to deal with any short comings you may find with it.
There are really too many features that I like, to go into detail about them.

It DOES NOT run / contain Windows Mobile like some PDA's or like Sprint's HTC TOUCH phone. I never ran that in a phone, and thought that I definately wanted that feature in my next phone. I was considering the HTC but went with the INSTINCT instead. Since I never ran Windows mobile on a phone, I guess I can't miss what I never had! I still question myself whether I should have bought a phone with Windows or not .. but here I am .. and I'm happy with it!

If it beats the iPhone .. it works for me !!

First off, the Samsung Instinct commercials fainally got to me and I had to buy one. Had it just about a month now and by far it's the best phone I have ever owned. Basically it's everything electronic in your pocket.

1. The navigation on the phone cannot be beat. The database is always updated and it works with your contacts in your phone. As long as you have their address stored w/the contact information you can easily use the address to navigate to. It also will search your current area for different places such as gas stations by price or wi-fi hot spots, also food.

2. Getting on the internet is a breeze and it will display the pages in mobile or standard computer mode complete with pictures. The only drawback about the internet on the phone is that it's rather slow.

3. The camera in the is nice and really easy to use. From the main display screen you can assign your pictures to contact names, email pictures, upload them to your Sprint picture account or play them back in full screen on the phone. There is no flash but the photo taking screen will let you know if the picture will be fuzzy due to lack of light. Haven't played with it a lot but the video camera seems to do a fine job also, although it is not able to zoom.

4. The Instinct probably has the best caculator functions out there. Not only can you do basic caculations, the phone provides the easiest way to do conversations that you will ever encounter. Just a few taps and you can convert tempatures, distant, area, weights, tip caculations and a mess of other conversions!

5. Retriving voicemail & text messages is a breeze. For voice message you can listen to them, save them or delete them all from one screen on the phone without needing to wait for the "voicemail manager lady" to say "press 7 to delete." New text or voice messages show up with a little blue star at the top of the display letting you know that you have a message.

6. Entering text into a message or for the cool note pad feature shows as a standard layout keyboard so all of the letters and keys are in their regular place. No more pushing the number "2" three times to get the letter "C".

7. The phone has Blue Tooth capability but I have not had much luck trying to use it yet. Although I am new to trying to understand Blue Tooth communication between devices, (not with the ear piece).

8. The touch screen takes a little getting use to. Just remember to turn down the sensitivity from the default setting when you get the phone. It's way to sensitive right out of the box. Samsung should have included some screen covers to protect the main screen.

9. I upgraded from the Sprint M520 and the Instinct's TV and movie's lacks when it comes to showing a nice clear realtime video. Hopefully Samsung will upgrade something on the phone to improve the video quality.

10. On the other hand, the radio plays just like you would expect. No problems what's so ever! Nice!!

Overall, a really good Smart Phone! Not one that you want to pass by for something cheaper. Yes, the Samsung Instinct has room for improvement but if they got it exactly right the first time, where could they go next? I'll hold-on to this one for the minor updates because it'll probably be a long time before someone can come out with something better!

Originally I posted a very positive feedback for this seller but what this selller has done is ordered the Instinct Cell phone that I bought from him from Sprint then called them and told them that he never received the phone. Because I am also a Sprint customer and have put the phone on my account sprint traced the serial number and called me about the phone. I did not appreciate receiving a call stating the phone that I am using has been reported stolen when I paid for the phone fair and square. I will be reporting this to ebay as abuse. Please be careful of what you buy from this member.

You love cell phones with full touch-sensitive display right? Well I have for you a brand new handset released by Samsung and available exclusively at Sprint, with full touchscreen with haptic technology, high-speed connectivity, GPS navigation, and an outstanding design.

Giving you access to applications and contacts with a single finger tap, the EV-DO Rev. A handset keeps you up to date with the latest news and updates at fast speeds reaching 3.1Mbps in downlink and 1.8Mbps uplink while on the go, while using the Voice to Action special button you get access to call, voice activation, text, traffic, picture messaging, movie, news, sports, and search functions.

Samsung Instinct

The Instinct includes Sprint’s services such as GPS-enabled audio and visual turn-by-turn driving directions, access to directory information on-the-go via Live Search, Sprint TV, Sprint Exclusive Entertainment for sports and entertainment video programming network, Sprint Music Store, and Pocket Express for updated news.

With Samsung Instinct you can listen to messages in their order of preference and manage them with a simple tap of the screen; play music while surfing the web or while playing a game; capture picture with the built-in 2MP camera/camcorder, add up to 8GB of memory using a microSD card, transfer files to other Bluetooth-enabled devices, connect with your laptop to the Internet using the phone as a modem, and talk on the phone for up to 5.75 hours using the two 1,000 mAmp batteries included.

Samsung Instinct


"Samsung designed the Instinct after spending years developing innovative touch-screen technology," says Bill Ogle, Chief Marketing Officer for Samsung Mobile. "What really sets the Instinct apart is the ability to access users' favorite features with just one touch of the device. The three navigation keys that Samsung positioned at the bottom of Instinct are instrumental in making the user experience quick and easy. Samsung feels the Instinct will increase our status as the fastest growing mobile phone manufacturer in the U.S."

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This is a fake account...beware of this seller! I won a cell from this seller and he never sent the phone or replied to any of my emails. Luckily because I paid through PayPal I was able to get a full refund!

My first swanky new phone. i purchased it with my rewards from Sprint. I love the touch screen and ease of use. I like that i can surf the net on the phone including check my email and that i can get very badly needed directions at times. It is a money saver not having to pay for all of the navigation, texting, pic mails and emails that i am able to send from the phone. The camera is a bonus.

Pros:
easy to use
touch screen
voice training
stylus for writing like a pda
navigation
camera w/ short video abilities
extra battery to charge so phone isnt stuck on charger
seperate battery charger but interchangeable

Cons:
price
touch screen is non cooperative at times (trying to put calls on speaker)
primitive voice command ability- can only say "call so and so" not "end call" or "check email" or "directions to x"
games are only trial period and the trial period is 5 minutes
camera is low mega pixel & micro cards required are NOT cheap. Hubby paid over $20.00 for a 256 and then i found one at sears for 2gb for $7.00.

Overall, I only paid 50.00 for the phone so I feel that for that price I got a good value and the pro's outweigh the cons. The next version of this phone maybe worth waiting for though as HOPEFULLY it will have addressed all of the cons i have put forth. I wouldn't pay more than $100.00 for it though.

I bought this item on Sept 23 and paid on Paypal immediately after winning. I have tried to make contact with this seller through Ebay, Paypal and directly on his Yahoo email account. I have received no communication from any attempt on any channel. I find it interesting that he is already selling another "new" phone - different make and model - when he has not sent me the one I purchased or made any contact with me.
I am beginning to think this was a false purchase. I will gladly update this review if I am contacted and I receive the item I paid for as described.

If you have sprint as your network you will LOVE the instinct its the BEST phone they have put out yet !!!!!!!!

Love the phone. Features are GREAT!!! Next best thing to the iPhone. I have both and LOVE them both.

Item was just as described and perfectly shipped. He even overnighted the item at no extra cost when the money transfer between the banks took longer than expected. Very impressive seller.

First off, the Instinct will require a plan of all unlimited data, if you do not yet already have it. This allows one to fully enjoy all of the features the device is equipped with. Web, E-Mail, GPS navigation, TV and Radio, so on and so forth. Because of this fact, I'd strongly recommend this device if one'll be or is using all these particular features. After all, one will be paying for it.
That aside, the device itself, as far as menu wise is simple enough, in that they are neatly categorized as phone functions (broken up into speed dials, contacts, call history and the phone pad), general tool functions (such as messaging [email, text and picture, visual voice mail], phone settings, and those handy on-the-go tools [GPS navigation, calculator, notepad, calender and clock]), fun and entertainment (music, videos, camera, TV and radio, games and applications), and lastly, the web, which will then offer preset links such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, etcetera. Best of all--regarding the menu--is the Favorites, allowing one to choose most frequented functions to access from one focal screen of the device.
My favorite point of the device would have to be the media player in the background, allowing one to use most non-voice functions (e-mail, text/picture messaging, IM, web browser) while enjoying one's favorite music uploaded onto the supplied 2GB(expandable to up to an 8GB) micro SD card. Let's not forget to mention the option to use a stereo bluetooth device to enjoy said music. One would even be able to take or place a call while listening then go right back to the playback.
Now, this device's touch screen is just that, in that it registers touch, rather than heat. This is both good and bad. Good because long nails will not intervene. Also good in that the device comes with a slip-on case with a stylus and holder for. Bad because of that same reason; the slip-on case, that is. This problem will also arise during voice calls, since the lock button becomes disabled during voice calls, leaving the screen open to mute, hold, dial, even release which could inadvertently occur while slipping the case on or off.
Do also take care not to hold the Power/Lock key TOO long while attempting to unlock the device to check the new alerts, else the device could power off. This could occur anytime one goes to unlock the screen.
My last negative point would have to be in regard to the standard battery life. One should expect a compromised battery life in equal trade of all the features being used. But my typical usage has lasted a little over half of an eleven hour day, whereupon--at 30%--the device will flash "Low Battery, please recharge soon" or even "Entering power-save mode. Exiting application" preventing most--if not all--media-based functions.
Fortunately, the remedy for that would have to be the supplied second standard battery and appropriate case/charger that one could utilize (yes, I do power off the device, remove the back cover, and replace the 30% battery with the fully charged one, replace the back cover and power on the device daily).
Overall, one will be getting a device that should meet the general needs of those who need to stay connected; That is with both friends and family as well as the outside world. Let's not forget the complete and total access to the web, Sprint TV and Radio and especially E-Mail.
The final verdict?
It's an equal trade. That's as far as price affordability and the features and functions it has

I bought the Samsung Instinct (Sprint Nextel) two weeks ago and was immediately impressed with the number of features available on this phone an how easy it is to use. Voice communication is excellent. Text messaging is very user friendly. The keyboard is easy to use and even includes spell check The Samsung Instinct (Sprint Nextel) size is perfect for carrying in a pocket and the battery has a pretty good lifespan of roughly 4 hours. My only complaint is that scrolling using the touch screen is a little too sensitive. I am still exploring the features of this phone. Overall, I'd recommend the phone.

Seller broke item before shipping it and refunded my money. At least he refunded my money but I got a good deal on the item so he could be lying.

I have been using this for for almost 2 months now. The phone was advertised to me by Sprint as an "iPhone Killer", well yes maybe it did kill the iPhone if the iPhone died from laughing so hard! The phone is absolute garbage, the screen interface makes no sense and items are poorly grouped into categories of Fun, Internet, and so on. The navigation system was actually one of the most appealing selling features on the phone, and it does not work well at all. For instance, unless you are driving on a large open freeway, forget finding your way. The navigation does not work well with city streets and if you live in a newer area then don't waste your time. In addition, the internet is terrible! By far the browser on the Instinct is one of the slowest and most difficult to use. One example of how tedious and nerve racking the web is to use; you have to very swiftly tap the screen just right to display a keyboard to type your input. This leads me to another bad point, the keyboard is not very accurate and causes you to input useless characters at inappropriate times and almost always has you typo'ing. I was shocked to see how poorly the phone aspect of this device works as well. The voicemail causes you to miss certain messages, and some of them are never delivered to the phone. Also a big negative is the fact that the backlight is constantly on while talking so, if you are at home in bed talking on the phone or something like that you start getting a headache from this bright, hot light shining on the side of your face. The best way to resolve that is to use a bluetooth or headset and lay the phone face down. In all the phone is a complete waste of money, if you aren't bound by Sprint go and get the iPhone. If you have to buy a Sprint phone go with something more simple like the LG Lotus, the Samsung Rant, or the LG Rumor. Sprint will never be able to have a nice, functional touch screen phone... don't ever get me started on the HTC Touch.

The phone is great , but when I tried to swap this phone for my old phone through Sprint , they are forcing me to change my current plan in order to have this phone , I felt like it's a total rip off. It's like taking money of your pockets just because you have this phone. I told them that I don't need all that internet and GPS service at the point , they said that to have this phone , you need those plans. I am not going to keep this phone because of my Phone Carrier . Sprint is really horrible

i loved the phone no scratches or damages but i thought it would come with the charger buts cool cause its my fault for not asking

I love this phone. It does so much that I would recommend it to any one looking for a Apple I phone. It does the same things you can do with them

This phone is amazing. It has everything that one would need in a phone. Hands down this is the phone I have had for the price. I have had everything from the Treo to a simple flip phone and everything in between basically.
There are two drawbacks to the phone. The first is it occasionally will freeze up. You can easily correct this issue if you do a soft reset though. Another drawnback is that you have to get teh simply everything plan with the phone. Sprint makes you get this plan. The cost is $99. Nebraska taxes added to it totals out to be roughly $125.

This item is awesome and i love it very much it works all through out perfectly with no problems or defects

great price great buy

thankyou

good phone use it all the time battery life could be alittle better but like the phone alot i travel alot so the navigator is very useful

Great Phone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Only thisng I can say is be aware that you have to have sprint "Everything Plan" to activate this phone. NO OTHER PLAN WILL WORK WITH THIS PHONE!!