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Samsung Instinct HD

Samsung Instinct HD
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alaScore 82

42 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 42 reviews of Samsung Instinct HD. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the sound and screen. The camera and design are also appreciated. Views are divided on the usability. Many are critical about the reliability and portability.

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

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Samsung Instinct HD

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Samsung Instinct HD from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 1.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People really like the camera, but some have doubts about the performance.

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20% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Stewart Wolpin (digitaltrends.com)

Samsung Instinct HD Review

 

The Instinct HD's camcorder is impressive, but who buys a cellphone for its video capabilities?

Oct, 2009
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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Samsung Instinct HD (Sprint)

 

The Samsung Instinct HD adds high-definition video recording and playback to its popular touch-screen feature phone, but battery life takes a huge hit as a result.

Sharp camera and HD camcorder. HD playback over HDMI really works. Capacitive touch screen. Plenty of media features. Wi-Fi.

Very poor battery life. Takes a long time to boot up. Proprietary HD cable not in the box. Buggy media players. Expensive.

Conclusions At $249.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate, the Instinct HD is an expensive phone. Fortunately, it's powerful enough to put next to Sprint's touch screen smartphones, and the data plan costs are similar. That said,...

Oct, 2009
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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (pcworld.com)

Samsung Instinct HD

 

Fans disappointed with the minor upgrades in last spring's Instinct S30 will be pleased with the Samsung Instinct HD ($250 with a two-year contract from Sprint; price as of 9/25/09). This iteration of the cell phone bumps up the features considerably:...

Slick, pocketable design ; Excellent camera

Must pay extra for HDMI cable ; User interface can be slow

The Instinct HD is a strong update to a great phone, but I wish Sprint would have kept the price lower and bundled the HDMI cable. To justify the handset's steep price, Sprint should have included that cable in the package. One tip for interested...

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by (pcworld.com)

Samsung Instinct HD Phone Review

 

Slick, pocketable design ; Excellent camera

Must pay extra for HDMI cable ; User interface can be slow

The Instinct HD has a plentitude of features, but you have to pay extra to experience HD video on your TV.

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Review Crew (reviewboard.com)

Samsung Instinct HD SPH-M850 Cell Phone Review

 

Sprint Nextel stole the CTIA show last year when it introduced the Samsung Instinct. There was a lot to like about the touch-screen phone, so we were hopeful that Samsung ...

Oct, 2010
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Expert review by : Kent German (cnet.com.au)

Samsung Instinct HD SPH-M850 (Sprint) review: Samsung Instinct HD SPH-M850 (Sprint)

 

Samsung Instinct HD SPH-M850 (Sprint)

The Samsung Instinct HD offers a sleek design with an attractive user interface and a brilliant display. Its HD-capable camera is one of the best around, photo and video quality are sharp, and the loaded feature set includes Wi-Fi.

The Samsung Instinct HD was sluggish at times, and call quality isn't the sharpest. The Opera 9.7 browser takes some getting used to, and the memory card slot is located behind the battery cover, which is inconvenient. It's also quite expensive.

The Samsung Instinct HD packs a lot of features and decent performance into an appealing design. But even with all it has to offer, we'd prefer to pay less and get a full smartphone.

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

Samsung Instinct HD Review

 

The Instinct family now has its third member, the Samsung Instinct HD. Unlike the s30, the HD is a true upgrade from the original, and what upgrades there are As the name indicates, the new Instinct is capable of recording HD videos, a first for the US...

Oct, 2009
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Expert review by (consumersearch.com)

Samsung Instinct HD Review

 

Samsung Instinct HD reviewed by ConsumerSearch, which notes pros and cons, along with reviews and ratings for the Samsung Instinct HD and comparisons to other Cell Phones

Beautiful high-def video capture; Comes with 4 GB MicroSD card; Internal display is bright and sharp; Voice quality is highly praised; Fast and accurate GPS

Video-out (HDMI) cable costs extra; Weak user interface; Few features aside from HD; Memory card slot is underneath battery

Feb, 2010
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Expert review by : Jen Edwards (brighthand.com)

Samsung Instinct HD Review

 

The main idea behind this device is to turn your mobile lifestyle into a high definition experience, with a five megapixel camera and camcorder and HD output, which allows you to display your videos on a compatible HD television if you purchase the...

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

The Instinct HD is a great idea, but it doesn't quite deliver on the promise

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by : Jen Edwards (brighthand)

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 with Wi-Fi.

Great screen ; Great camera and camcorder

Poor video output quality is less than expected ; Unusable virtual keyboard in portrait mode ; Relatively poor battery life

I’m not really feeling the love for the

Nov, 2009
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