Samsung SCH R500 Hue (Unlocked)

With the Samsung Hue R500, we have had one for approx two months prior to writing this Guide(in March 2008). We have been pretty impressed so far. Its the perfect size, offers good reception and sound, is BlueTooth Compatible, GPS Capable, offers a Digital Camera, and EASILY connects as a modem to the internet, to run your laptop as wireless internet from ANYWHERE.

The Pros outweigh the Cons. The Cons include: no Sync software was included from the manufacturer(and is currently pricey online), cannot transfer pics and such to your laptop without purchasing higher-dollar Sync software(which ranges anywhere from $40.00 online/eBay, to $79.99 from your provider), the camera doesnt offer a flash of any kind which makes picture taking much more difficult and the camera needs time to "focus" before pictures can be captured, it doesnt save very many text messages(at all)/programs/etc even with the optional memory card. As for Syncing to your computer/transferring data/pics, simply purchasing a Data-Cable WILL NOT do. We have tried everything, and even installed/tried many different drivers, and one last thing is that it only comes with two different colored faceplates from the manufacturer(even though the box shows four). Keep in mind when using this as a Modem, that the time used may calculate as MINUTES from your provider, unless your have them list it as a SmartPhone on a Data Plan. One other CON is that it is a standard phone, without Windows Mobile, so the program/setting options are limited.

The Pros: Good sound and reception, good sized display screens, can EASILY act as a Modem for your laptop via USB and a data cable, the modem software is eaily accessible online and the modem works almost flawlessly without much interuption(can be added to any SmartPhone account via your provider), the faceplates/accessories are currently commonly available online/eBay at GREAT PRICES, the Car Charger can currently be found in most stores/gas stations for as little as $4.99. If you're currently on a Data Plan, purchase this phone and have a data cable, you can use it as a modem and have your laptop/home PC on the internet within minutes. You'll need a Data Plan with your provider to run wireless internet, or have the Hue added onto an existing DataPlan/SmartPhone account. Even though it is "not" a SmartPhone, our provider(Alltel) had to program our Cellular Account to reflect it as one in order for the internet to be unlimited, without using plan minutes. As for accessories, there are currently 1000's of choices to pick from in regards to faceplate colors/designs.

Overall, we've been happy with our Hue. The camera not having a flash is probably one of the biggest faults that we can find with it. Other than that, it works great, and allows us to use another laptop anywhere we want, be it on the road or around the house. For the money, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!

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Guide Written 3/21

good phone, no problems, good service, enough stuff to keep my husband amused but not too much to confuse me.

I bought this phone from the cell phone company with a rebate offer. I really wanted a different phone, but I got this one on the suggestion from the cell phone sales person. I had doubts. But this phone has met my expections completely. I really like the small screen on the front of the phone that shows who is calling before you actually open the phone. The small screen also shows the time with out having to open; this feature is also great. It gets pretty good signal. I have only had a few problems getting a signal when in big grocery stores or in a factory. The picture feature works good. For the most part I get good pictures for a cell phone. But there is no flash for the pictures, so you have to make sure the lighting in the room is right.

However, this phone only has the 10 digit key pad. So if you are into texting a lot, it can take some time. I text often, but only keep it to short messages, due to not having a full key pad for texting.

I will tell you to becarefull around moist, damp, or wet places. My husband was riding his motorcycle in a rain storm, and left the phone in one of the puches in the bike. Eventhough, it did not get wet, the moisture in the air damaged the phone. When we sent it back to the company, they said it had water damage. That would be the only caustion I would have.

Overall, I really like the phone. I have not had any problems. I have even dropped it a few times, and it still works good.

Hope this review helps!!!! A great buy for my money.

My 4 year old wanted a phone like his dads and this one was just what we needed. The price was great also

my daughter likes her phone alot. It's more updated then her old one and has more features. It was in good condition and works well. My daughter had accidently washed her phone and needed a new one, or at least new to her.

Service was on time, product works great! Very Satisfied!
Everything was as promised...........................

Phone was brand new! It had two face plates, and a wall charger. It also came with the owners manual, and was easy to activate using verizon wireless services. You can put up to a 2Gb micro SD chip in it to take pictures, and you can put pictures with the people you have listed in your directory. Very Cool. I would recomend this phone to anyone.

this is a good phone how much for a sch r500 thank you please leave me a answer in my email . i drop my sch r500 in the water and i want another im shopping for a good phone