Samsung Instinct SPH-M800

Samsung Instinct SPH-M800
Ever since the first-generation iPhone came out just over a year ago, it has been generating quite the buzz in the cell phone industry. In response, many cell phone manufacturers and features in hopes of competing with Apple's popular multimedua phone. One such phone is the Samsung Instinct, which is available exclusively through Sprint.
The Samsung Instinct incorporates some of the cool touch functions reminicent of the iPhone's controls, including finger scrolling and sliding buttons. In addition, the phone has haptic feedback, which means the phone vibrates when you press a button or tap on icon on screen with either your fingernail or the pad of your finger. This is nice-the soft buttons feel more like hardware buttons.
You'll also find a full HTML Web browser on the phone. When opened, the Web browser will change the phone's display orientation to landscape. Various views and controls within the browser make it very usable. For example, you can zoom in and out of a page or view a n overbiew of the page. You can also toggle between a standard view and mobile view for a single-column rendition of the page.
Call quality on the Instinct was good, even when using a Bluetooth car kit. The Instinct also incorporates its own version of visual voicemail, making it easy to see and check messages. For data access, the Instinct supports EVDO Rev. A speeds where available.
Unlike the high price of iPhone, the price of the Instinct drops to a mere $129.99 with a contract and other discounts. To take advantage of all the phone's features, you'll need a Simply Everything plan, which starts at $69.99 for 450 anytime minutes, unlimited mobile Internet, messaging, and more.
Which is better? The iPhone or the Instinct? At the end of the day, it really comes down to personal preference, choice of network, and budget. Bottom line: Unless you're an Apple freak, the Instinct is definitely worth a look.
by Jennifer Johnson

Specs: 4.6 x 2.2 x 0.5 inches (HxWxD); 4.5 ounches; up to 5.75 hours talk time; GPS navigation; 2MP camera with video; Bluetooth; 2GB microSD memory card included; two standard lithium-ion batteries; 3.5mm stereo headset jack; personal organizer.

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