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Samsung :) Smiley (T359)

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alaScore 81

120 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 120 reviews of Samsung :) Smiley (T359). The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and performance. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed opinions about the GPS navigation and connectivity. The camera and reliability get critical comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung :) Smiley (T359) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Samsung :) Smiley (T359)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 106 user reviews of Samsung :) Smiley (T359) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Opinions about the durability and performance are generally positive. The portability and price also get good feedback. There are some critical opinions about the GPS navigation and reliability.

usability, price, portability, performance, durability

size, reliability, GPS navigation

81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Samsung :) SGH-T359 (T-Mobile)

 

The Samsung Smiley SGH-T359 isn't bad for a budget messaging device, but T-Mobile has several better handsets that each cost just a few bucks more.

Sharp, bright screen. Good build quality. Includes 3G and GPS, plus free Google Maps directions (without voice).

Poor camera. No voice dialing. Non-standard headphone jack.

Multimedia, Camera, and Conclusions There's 82MB of free internal memory, and my 16GB SanDisk microSD card worked fine in the side-mounted card slot. The microUSB headphone jack means finding good-sounding wired earbuds is almost impossible. Music...

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

Samsung :) Smiley - black (T-Mobile) review

 

You can always count on Samsung do it two things: bury us in new cell phone reviews, and occasionally announce handsets with rather silly names. On that last point, the Innov8 , the TwoStep , and the Sunburst are prime examples, and don't get CNET's...

The Samsung Smiley has a functional midrange feature set and respectable call quality.

The Samsung Smiley's keyboard is a tad cramped and offers few shortcut keys. Some messaging options require use of the Web browser.

If you don't mind the small keyboard and can get past the cringe-inducing name, T-Mobile's Samsung Smiley is an easy-to-use messaging phone.

Jul, 2010
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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

Samsung Smiley :) Review

 

Let us present to you the phone with the worst name ever, the Samsung :). The :)- which we will refer to as Smiley from here on out- thankfully isn't as bad as its name. This low-end portrait slider features a decidedly low-end set of specs, but what...

Jul, 2010
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Expert review by : Mita (brighthub.com)

Samsung :) Smiley Review

 

The Samsung Smiley is a basic model messaging phone with all common features and a fair performance with a price as low as $19.99. Samsung's new Smiley is definitely going to cheer you up as you progress with this review to learn about the details of it.

Named after an emoticon, the Samsung Smiley can really cheer you up with a price tag of just $19.99 with a two year contract. With such a low price, it is no doubt good value for a GPS-enabled 3G messaging phone with a QWERTY keyboard and battery life...

Nov, 2010
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Expert review by : phonedog.com (phonedog.com)

Samsung :) (T-Mobile) Review

 
Sep, 2010
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Same technical problem over and over!"

 

I would not buy another smiley,Tell youthe truth I do not think I'll buy another Samsung.My freinds I guess have better luck with your product,they don't have a Smiley.

I like everything elese but the external speaker issue.screen size,net. access,and the text messenging.Even the neat assorted smiley faces are cool.

External speaker.I've had this phone for less than 4 monthes.I've had it had replaced 3 times and now being repar this fouth time for external speaker.T-Mobil even sent me a new phone with same issue out of the box.Curios if other had same problem?

Jul, 2012
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Same technical problem over and over!

 

I would not buy another smiley,Tell youthe truth I do not think I'll buy another Samsung.My freinds I guess have better luck with your product,they don't have a Smiley.

I like everything elese but the external speaker issue.screen size,net. access,and the text messenging.Even the neat assorted smiley faces are cool.

External speaker.I've had this phone for less than 4 monthes.I've had it had replaced 3 times and now being repar this fouth time for external speaker.T-Mobil even sent me a new phone with same issue out of the box.Curios if other had same problem?

Jul, 2012
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Consumer review (toysrus.com)

Love my phone!!

 

I really like my new phone, has great features from music to the online features I get 4g speeds,really am pleased with my purchase

Durable ; Easy To Use ; Great Features ; Lightweight ; Simple Controls

Apr, 2013
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Consumer review (toysrus.com)

just what we ordered

 

the phone arrived in two days and works perfectly. thanls

Feb, 2013
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Consumer review (toysrus.com)

piece of junk

 

I have had this phone replaced once because it was defective straight out of the box and now I'm having to send it in to get a replacement because its not working properly.

Lightweight

Awkward Keypad ; Drops Calls ; Flimsy ; Freezes Up ; Keys are very small ; None touch screen ; Poor Battery Life

Aug, 2012
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