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The Samsung Instinct is a Sprint-specific mobile device that aims to compete with Apple's iPhone. The interface is touchscreen (no keyboard and no stylus) with 3 additional navigation keys. A web browser is included with built-in web apps for weather, news and sports. It uses Sprint's 3G EV-DO Rev. A network and has built-in GPS navigation using Telenav software. The Instinct comes with 2 batteries, each with a battery life of 5.75 hours, allowing you to swap one for the other if one runs out.
MSRP $129.99
Release date June, 2008
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Features
- 3.1" touchscreen
- Web browser
- 2MP camera
- Removable batteries
- 5.75 hours battery life (talk)
- 2GB microSD card included (expandable memory up to 8GB)
- Standard headphone jack
- Visual voicemail
- Landscape QWERTY keyboard
- Music player
- Video player
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Competitors
Samsung Instinct is ranked 6th among it's competitors.
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MSRP $199.99
Released June, 2009
Pros
- full 3.5mm headphone jack
- removable battery
- backlit QWERTY keyboard
Cons
- no higher capacity models
- exclusive to Sprint for the first half of 2009
- no expandable memory
Samsung Instinct
0%
vs.
Palm Pre
100%
MSRP $179.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- Large touch-screen
- Integrated GPS including Google StreetView
- Dedicated full QWERTY keyboard
Cons
- No headphone jack
- weak battery life with use of 3G
- No camera flash
Samsung Instinct
20%
vs.
HTC Dream
80%
MSRP $199.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- GPS Support
- High speed 3G
- Good selection of free apps available
Cons
- Can't replace the battery yourself, can't replace with a "spare"
- Crippled Bluetooth (only hands-free devices supported)
- Battery life is disappointing
when using 3G
Samsung Instinct
25%
vs.
Apple iPhone 3G
75%
MSRP $350.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- 3G network connectivity
- Built-in GPS
- Tactile keyboard is faster typing than iPhone touchscreen
Cons
- Immature app-store
- Browser isn't as good as the iPhone's
- locking the phone does not disable volume/track control button on side
Samsung Instinct
33%
vs.
RIM BlackBerry Bold
67%
MSRP $800.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- Expandable storage
- Integrated GPS
- QWERTY keyboard
Cons
- Expensive
- Battery Life not so great when using Data; even in the background
- Removal of Tilt features compared to HTC TyTN II
Samsung Instinct
33%
vs.
HTC Touch Pro
67%
MSRP $499.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- microSD expansion
- aGPS capabilities
- built in WiFi
Cons
- difficult to scroll through email messages with the email client
- Windows Mobile 6.1 is now considered very obsolete.
- No support for open audio formats e.g. Ogg, FLAC
Samsung Instinct
vs.
Motorola Surf A3100
Reviews
June 18, 2008
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Standard headphone jack - no need for adapter
- Visual voicemail lets you choose the messages you want to listen to
- Comes with 2 batteries
- Great GPS navigation
Cons
- Slow web browser
- GPS maps don't go into landscape mode
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June 18, 2008
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Standard headphone jack - no need for adapter
- Visual voicemail lets you choose the messages you want to listen to
- Comes with 2 batteries
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October 20, 2009
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Pros
- Standard headphone jack - no need for adapter
- Visual voicemail lets you choose the messages you want to listen to
- Comes with 2 batteries
- Great GPS navigation
- horizontal keyboard
- Stereo Bluetooth
Cons
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February 20, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Standard headphone jack - no need for adapter
- Visual voicemail lets you choose the messages you want to listen to
- Comes with 2 batteries
- Great GPS navigation
- horizontal keyboard
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March 22, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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March 20, 2009
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