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Samsung M850 Instinct HD / Instinct2 / Instinct s50

Samsung M850 Instinct HD / Instinct2 / Instinct s50

157 reviews

Apr, 2024

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design (6)
usability (6)
price (4)
performance (4)
GPS navigation (2)

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camera (2)
reliability (2)
size (2)

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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. Comments about the portability and price are generally positive. The performance and design are also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive 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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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung M850 Instinct HD / Instinct2 / Instinct s50

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.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Michael Kwan (mobilemag.com)

REVIEW: Samsung Instinct from Sprint

Ever since the Samsung Instinct won that CTIA Best in Show award earlier this year, people figured that it could be one of the best competitors for the hugely popular iPhone 3G. Now that I have been able to use the Samsung Instinct from Sprint for a...

It's clear that Samsung is targeting the same segment of the market with the Instinct as the Apple iPhone 3G. Even though the device has been selling very well, I feel that it is still not up to snuff with the iPhone. The user interface is not as...

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Techworld (techworld.com)

Samsung Instinct review

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

Jun, 2008

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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 : Kent German (cnet.com.au)

Samsung Instinct (SPH-M800) review: Samsung Instinct (SPH-M800)

Samsung Instinct (SPH-M800)

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

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Rasesh Tanna (technews.in)

Samsung Instinct SPH M-800 : iPhone Copycat on Sprint!

The Samsung SPH M-800 also commonly known as the - Samsung Instinct is just another iPhone copy! Yes, with multi-touch and all that glitz with a 3.1 inch screen.

Apr, 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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