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Samsung M850 Instinct HD / Instinct2 / Instinct s50

Samsung M850 Instinct HD / Instinct2 / Instinct s50

157 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 157 reviews of Samsung M850 Instinct HD / Instinct2 / Instinct s50. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the portability and price. The performance and design also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the camera and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung M850 Instinct HD / Instinct2 / Instinct s50 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Samsung M850 Instinct HD / Instinct2 / Instinct s50 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com.

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May, 2024

Expert review by (pcworld.com)

Samsung Instinct PDA Phone

At $130 with a two-year contract, the Instinct is a good handset and a great deal. But this iPhone look-alike is unlikely to slay Apple's upcoming 3G handset.

Attractive pricing ; Strong design, narrow shape

Web browser is comparatively inelegant ; Short battery life

Samsung did a solid job on the Instinct; you have to admire the extensive feature list you get for the price. But with iPhone prices about to tumble even as Apple's hardware improves, the Instinct doesn't shape up as an iPhone killer

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Kent German (cnet.com)

Samsung Instinct (SPH-M800) review

Over the last year, the collective response from most cell phone manufacturers to the iPhone has been rather muted. But now Samsung is trying a different tactic. Its new Samsung Instinct (SPH-M800) for Sprint is the first cell phone we've seen that...

The Samsung Instinct offers a slick, intuitive design and a heavy load of powerful, innovative, and easy-to-use features. It particularly shines as a messaging and GPS device.

The Samsung Instinct lacks Wi-Fi and instant messaging, and its call and video quality were erratic. Also, its Internet browser could be refined, its internal memory is small, and its camera lacks editing features.

The Samsung Instinct stands out as one of Sprint's finest devices to date. It's just too bad its call quality could use some improvement.

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : phonedog.com (phonedog.com)

Instinct vs iPhone 3G - Preview

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : cellphones.ca (cellphones.ca)

Samsung Instinct M800

It used to be relatively easy to review a new phone. You would mention the super-duper 1.3MP camera, the external screen, and that it could make phone calls. Ahh, but the game has changed, has it not? Now we have sleek touchscreens, sophisticated...

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by : Brighthand (brighthand.com)

Samsung Instinct HD Review

The Samsung Instinct HD is a smartphone that emphasizes its high-resolution camera. Jen Edwards brings us a review of this touchscreen-based device, which is the first in the Instinct series[...

Great screen, Great camera and camcorder

Video output quality is less than expected, Slightly substandard voice quality, Relatively poor battery life, Virtual keyboard in portrait mode is virtually unusable

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Bright Hub (brighthub.com)

Samsung Instinct Review

The Samsung Instinct was heralded as a device that would let Samsung and Print compete with AT&T's iPhone. This review will look at those claims by focusing on the good and the bad features and aspects of the Instinct.

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Joe Moran (enterprisemobiletoday.com)

Review: Sprint's Samsung Instinct

Features Measuring 4.6 x 2.2 x .5, the Instinct is slightly narrower and taller than an iPhone, and at 4.4 oz it's a bit lighter too. Being a Sprint device, the Instinct communicates via CDMA networks (800/1900) and supports EV-DO Rev A for data...

User Interface The Instinct's broad face is dominated by a 3.1 inch, 240 x 432 touch screen display (compared to 3.5 inches and 320 x 480 for the iPhone). Below the screen are three hard buttons, consisting of a Home key flanked by a Back key and one...

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : Joe Moran (pdastreet.com)

Sprint's Samsung Instinct

Actually, we're not talking about the latest iPhone, but rather its would-be competitor, the Samsung Instinct. Sprint Nextel is hoping the Instinct (which it has exclusive US rights to, at least for now) will pique the interest of anyone jonesing for...

The Instinct's haptic touch screen responds to contact with vibrations, a feature we like a lot since it provides the tactile feedback you'd normally get from mechanical buttons. (You can turn this off if you want.) The responsiveness and accuracy of...

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : Joe Moran (smartphonetoday.com)

Review: Sprint's Samsung Instinct

The Instinct was described as a potential iPhone killer leading up to its launch, and Sprint isn't subtle about making the comparison, at least to the first-gen iPhone. While the Instinct's not an iPhone killer, or even necessarily an iPhone wounder,...

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : Ed Hardy (brighthand)

Samsung Instinct Review

The Samsung Instinct is a new high-end phone that comes loaded with 3G high-speed Internet access, a GPS receiver, and a finger-friendly user interface. Ed Hardy brings us a review of this consumer-oriented device.

When it’s off, the Instinct is a sleek and curvaceous black and charcoal slate. When on, the front is dominated by its 3.1-inch, 240-by-432-pixel touchscreen.

Jul, 2008

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