Samsung - Instinct Cell Phone

Samsung - Instinct Cell Phone Reviews



Overall 4 star rating4.14 of 5 (by 59 users)



Samsung - Instinct Cell Phone Review Summary

Are you ready to join the touch-screen thing? You know a phone just like an Apple iPhone, but not? Then try the Samsung Instinct Mobile device running on the Sprint wireless network. Our community of mobile warriors is enthusiastic about this sleek black touch-screen unit; one reviewer exclaimed: “This is my first touch screen phone and the Instinct is everything I could have hoped for it to be.” Yet another reviewer stated: “All in all, this is by far the best phone I've ever owned. It has the most functionality and best features.” The 3G Samsung Instinct has integrated GPS, a cool 4.24 inch display capable of displaying some 262,000 colors and a 432,240-pixel resolution and Bluetooth. Read what our community has to say about the Samsung Instinct Mobile device.
44% of people rated Samsung - Instinct Cell Phone as 5 stars
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41% of people rated Samsung - Instinct Cell Phone as 4 stars
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8% of people rated Samsung - Instinct Cell Phone as 3 stars
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2% of people rated Samsung - Instinct Cell Phone as 2 stars
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7% of people rated Samsung - Instinct Cell Phone as 1 star
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84% 84% of people recommend Samsung - Instinct Cell Phone 16% of people don't recommend Samsung - Instinct Cell Phone 16%
 

Samsung - Instinct Cell Phone Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
JUL
10
2008
Overall this phone is really great. The touch screen interface with haptic feedback (small pulses in the phone to let you know you hit the button) is something that the iPhone sorely lacks but the instinct pulls off beautifully. The user interface is extremely friendly and customizable. For instance,... review »
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a techie, an early adopter

gja1686
Bolingbrook, IL
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
OCT
1
2009
When the Samsung Incstinct came out shortly after the I-phone, I saw this as a way to have a touchscreen phone without having to switch phone companies. The price was a little heft at around $400, but I figured with the $100 mail in rebate, it wouldnt be so bad. Well, I have had to phone for 1 year and... review »
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Every day computer user, txtng dly

stephsteph82
Jacksonville, FL
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Samsung - Instinct Cell Phone Ratings and Reviews

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Every day computer user, somewhat tech savvy, txtng dly

AUG
4
2008
This is my first touch screen phone and the Instinct is everything I could have hoped for it to be. At first I didn't think I would get the hang of it, but that is because I did not read the directions, so read the directions! Made my life a lot easier. There are so many possibilities that are included with the basic plan, my husband loves watching tv life, it even has the NFL channel. I love the navigation and getting email through my phone. I wonder what I did without it. I highly recommend it!
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5 star rating
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adrummond
Austin, TX



3
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a techie

AUG
13
2008
Despite what you may have heard the Samsung Instinct M800 is a great device with few flaws.

Hardware
Touch Screen with 3 dedicated touch buttons at the bottom "Back" "Home" "Call"
3.5mm Headphone Jack
Volume buttons on the side
Camera and Speech to Action buttons on opposite side
Lock/Unlock button on the top of the device.
2 mega pixel camera
Removable battery

Included in package
Samsung Instinct M800
3.5mm Headphones w/mic (plugs into headphone jack)
Telescoping Stylus
Generic pouch style case(works well for now has a place for stylus)
Home charger
2 batteries included with charge base(for charging one while...
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4 star rating
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UnSTaBLE
Slaton, TX



3
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Every day computer user

AUG
7
2008
The Samsung Instict is a wonderful phone - when it works correctly (which is most of the time).  It has several handy features like GPS navigation, visual voicemail, email synching, html web browsing, and an easy to use interface.  Sprint's (the only network this phone is available on) 3G network isn't quite what it should be, but works well in most areas. 

Phone calls are pretty clear, and i've had no trouble with dropped or inconsistent calls.  In-call menus are easy to use for the most part, although it takes a bit of getting used to.  Texting works well for the most part, too.  Typing...
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4 star rating
reviewer
Joedrummer08
Minneapolis, MN



2
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Every day computer user, somewhat tech savvy, computer literate

NOV
27
2008

This cell phone is everything I wanted and more.  It has a large touch screen, slim design, 3G internet, visible voicemail, 2mp camera, pc management, music and video player, built in Sprint navigation and Sprint TV, and a whole lot more.  I like it a lot more than the IPhone.  Sound is clear and loud and signal is great.  I can even make hotel reservations online.  It's what I've been waiting for.


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5 star rating
btrfly02
Morton, PA



2
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a techie

SEP
2
2008

I purchased the Samsung Instinct on june 20th opening day they call it.

anyways the phone is perfect it handles everything you would expect a phone to do i can email blog text personalize every aspect of calling it is just brilliant samsung does it again with instinct a repeat performer in my home and has yet to dissatisfy


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5 star rating
2008 Reviewer
mwinterhawk
Overland Park, KS



1
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Every day computer user, technically challenged, txtng dly

SEP
1
2008

I received this phone for my 21st birthday. The phone I had before was a dinosaur, so as expected, I was thrilled to upgrade. I haven't had a problem with this phone. It's great because I can get on the web, listen to music, watch tv/video, etc while waiting for class. The gps feature is perfect for me. I love how I can search for businesses and then it will direct me there with the navigation. Can't go wrong with this phone. The only thing some may not like, is that you need good light for the camera. I don't mind it at all, don't use it for pictures, that's what my digital cam is for.


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5 star rating
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violinist623
Orlando, FL



1
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a techie

NOV
2
2008
I recently bought the Samsung Instinct from Sprint and the minute i turned it on i fell in love with it!  Not only does it have a touch screen but it comes with many different applications.  When i went on a road trip i got lost but luckily this phone has a built in navigation system and it saved me from being lost in a bad part of town!  I would recogmend this phone to anyone!
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5 star rating
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jcr0512
San Antonio, TX



1
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JUL
28
2009
This phone is great I can do everything on it from internet and checking my mail upload music ,watch tv and watch movies its great even my son loves it when we are out and about he can play games on my instinct or even watch his favorite cartoon. Another thing i love is that my instinct has GPS as wel so i know as ling as i have my trusty instinct i will never get lost agian
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5 star rating
2009 Contributor
amber888
Rancho Cucamonga, CA



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a techie, txtng dly, waiting for version2.0, computer literate, somewhat tech savvy, daily driver, cost-conscious, Safety conscious

AUG
11
2009

Got the Instinct back in February. To me, the features are comparible to the iPhone (with the exception of the downloadable apps); but that's just my opinion. IIt has plenty of "PDA"-like features on it that makeit the perfect phone for someone that doesnt wanna pay all that money for the "iPhone data plan" on top of their minute plan. I love it.


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5 star rating
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freerangechikin
Aurora, CO



1
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Every day computer user, a busy person, txtng dly

AUG
6
2008
This phone offers core features at a price that is more reasonable than the Iphone. 
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5 star rating
philster001
Houston, TX



1
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SEP
22
2009
Texting can be a bit difficult
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4 star rating
serran
Albuquerque, NM



1
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Every day computer user, txtng dly

JUL
28
2008
awesome
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5 star rating
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snobrdchik
Puyallup, WA



1
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somewhat tech savvy

Rated on July 20, 2008

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4 star rating
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Lupuspuer
Boise, ID



1
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Every day computer user, computer literate

AUG
19
2008

The Samsung Instinct has not disappointed at all!  The touchscreen is great and very easy to "type" on, even for my husband who has bigger fingers than I do.  The internet is great, very "instinctive!"  User friendly and easy to add contacts, ringers, email...etc.

 


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4 star rating
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brideofchuckie
Locust Grove, GA



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