Samsung T509

157 reviews

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portability (20)
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durability (3)
sound (2)
battery (1)
reception (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 157 reviews of Samsung T509. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the performance and screen. The usability and design also get good comments. There are some less positive views about the battery and reception.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung T509 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung T509

alaTest has collected and analyzed 59 user reviews of Samsung T509 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the portability, but many are less positive about the usability and reception.

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69% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Samsung SGH-T509 - plum (T-Mobile)

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by : Liane Cassavoy (pcworld.com)

Samsung T509 Phone

Samsung's exceptionally tiny t509 handset makes quite a fashion statement with its sleek profile. I looked at a shipping version of this standard cell phone, and was impressed with the number of features packed into its slim frame.

Super slim design looks very sleek Supports T-Mobile's fast EDGE network

Boxy phone is uncomfortable to hold

The t509 costs $200 (as of 9/8/06) with a two-year contract from T-Mobile. For such a fashionable phone, that's a fair deal; and with rebates and online discounts, you may be able to find it for as low as $50

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Samsung SGH-T509

The Samsung T509 sets the bar for thin, budget phones

Very thin. Bright screen. Bluetooth. Great price.

Feels a bit fragile. Could be louder.

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May, 2006

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Expert review by : Kent German (cnet.com)

Samsung SGH-T509 - silver (T-Mobile) review

intro Ever since Motorola sparked a cell phone design revolution with its slim Razr handset, Samsung has been right behind it, producing thin models of its own. In December, the Samsung MM-A900 for Sprint emerged as a viable competitor to the Razr, and...

The Samsung SGH-T509 has an attractive design with user-friendly controls and a great display. It also has a solid feature set, including Bluetooth, a speakerphone, and support for EDGE.

The Samsung SGH-T509 feels fragile and suffers from mixed call quality.

Though some performance issues make it far from perfect, the Samsung SGH-T509 is a step above the Motorola Slvr L6.

Apr, 2006

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Samsung SGH-T509 - plum (T-Mobile)

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

Samsung T509 Review

Samsung's answer to Motorola's thin line of phones proved to be quite capable. The T509 is indeed a very good phone. Considering the features and the price this phone is sure to get some deserved attention. One thing that might be a turn off is the...

Stylish design ; Beautiful screen ; Bluetooth ; Nice user interface

Plastic body ; Camera is only of VGA resolution ; Lacks voice dialing ; Lacks MP3 player

Overall, Samsung's answer to Motorola's thin line of phones proved to be quite capable. The T509 is indeed a very good phone. Considering the features and the price this phone is sure to get some deserved attention. One thing that might be a turn off...

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Joni Blecher (letstalk.com)

Samsung SGH-T509

We couldn't wait to get our hands on the Samsung T509 cell phone - the mobile that's thinner than the Motorola Slvr. We're happy to report that this world-roaming Samsung isn't just another slick handset. Many of its features are well implemented and...

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Eric Lin (phonescoop.com)

Samsung T509 Video Tour

A video tour of the new Samsung's new ultra-slim T509 phone for T-Mobile.

May, 2006

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Expert review by : Allen Tsai (mobiledia.com)

Samsung SGH-T509 Review

Last year Samsung entered the ultra-thin arena with its MM-A900 clamshell for Sprint, battling against and reminiscent of Motorola's popular RAZR handset. Although eerily similar in form and design, the MM-A900 was technologically more advanced,...

May, 2006

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Samsung t509 - Phone Reviews by Mobile Tech Review

Is it possible to own a geometric shape? After all, Apple was sued over their "Cube" design. So if Motorola finds a way to claim ownership of the "rectangle" because of their SLVR, then the Samsung t509 by T-Mobile might be in a bit of trouble....

Very fast, responsive interface; bright, good-looking screen; sharp camera with visual effects; file manager; Bluetooth well designed; versatile IM program ; Cons: T-zones/data feature very limited

Very fast, responsive interface; bright, good-looking screen; sharp camera with visual effects; file manager; Bluetooth well designed; versatile IM program ;

The Samsung is a tri-band GSM phone, supporting the 850, 1800, or 1900 frequency bands. Those of you who travel to Europe frequently will want to consider a phone which also has the 900MHz band. Audio output was clear with good volume, regardless of...

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