Samsung Instinct M800
Key specs
Critic consensus
“To call the Samsung Instinct an iPhone knockoff would be an understatement of grotesque proportions. Seriously: Even the packaging looks like it came straight outta Cupertino. With its buttonless face and black monolithic look, the all-touchscreen Instinct is immediately familiar: It's virtually the same weight and size as the iPhone, only about two-tenths of an inch narrower. Most of the expected specs for any 2008 handset are here: 3G, GPS, 2-megapixel camera (with video recording), and full e-mail and web browsing features. But the Instinct doesn't stop there, it tries to stake a claim on new ground by adding features its arch rival (even the upcoming version) skips: Haptic feedback buzzes below your fingertip when you work the touchscreen, and voice control lets you do certain tasks sans typing.”
“The Samsung Instinct is no iPhone, nor is it an iPhone killer. It is, however, an amazingly feature packed touch based phone with a reasonable user interface. It has many highlights that are going to thrill a lot of users, and it still manages to offer a lot of visual bang for the buck when it comes to impressing your friends. And while I am very pleased with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard it offers, I am even more impressed by its voice based Live Search functionality. This is what it is about - easy access to information while on the go.It isn't without its flaws, and I do find it to be more cumbersome to use than it ought to be, but I still think there are going to be many people that will be floored by this phone. I give it a solid Recommended rating. And considering the cut-throat price that Sprint is offering it at, I expect it to continue to fly off of the shelves for some time to come.”
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What people say
This cell is a POS. I've had two. I'm never buying another one of these. The back breaks off too easy. It drops calls all the time (low receptivity), I can't download drivers for it, I can't connect it to my laptop, Samsung Kies doesn't support it, it locks up during voicemail calls, it locks up ...
These phones are pretty useless for making phone calls..Very poor connectivity in a high bandwidth are...Forget about web..Reminds me of the old 300 baud modem...Slow very slow and crashes all the time. Can read screen under normal daylight..Full brightness is set. Sprint never made good on the p...
Pros: Durable touchscreen for HTML web-browsing, texting, photos, and phone calls. Cons: Can be a bit sluggish at times, lacks 3G and WiFi. Overall: While I wouldn't call it a smart phone, it is pretty darn close. This phone has the best of both worlds: quality phone calls and texting abilities i...
In Depth
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 haptic keyboards, interesting and fun UI’s, and so on.
In other words, at some point reviewing phones became a real good time. I’m having fun. You?
So it is with the Samsung Instinct. This is another in a series of anxiously awaited devices, and like the HTC Touch, it does not disappoint.
The Instinct is a sleek powerhouse capable of satisfying the cell phone shopper of today. It has all the necessary ingredients, including a full and true touchscreen fascia, 3G speeds, 2.0MP camera and video recorder, able to send your email directly to your phone, haptic feedback to add certainty and assuredness to your every touch, etc.
This phone is what cell phones have become: powerful, easy-to-use devices that no longer insult the buyer with silly interfaces or low-end resolution screens.
While many touchscreens compare themselves to the iPhone, you must keep in mind that there is more to it than just the touchscreen. The Instinct’s drawback, one of only a few, is a “rough and go” browser experience, due in part because it simply does not have the same engine as the iPhone. Also, in trying to achieve a small form factor, the Instinct became so small that typing becomes cramped and challenging at times.
Still and all, If you are like many phone shoppers looking for a powerful touchscreen phone, you simply must include this on your list.
What people actually want to know
When was the Samsung Instinct M800 released?
The Samsung Instinct M800 was released on January 12, 2008.
How long does the battery last on the Samsung Instinct M800?
The Samsung Instinct M800 has a 1,000 mAh battery.
Does the Samsung Instinct M800 have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Samsung Instinct M800 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Where can I get support for the Samsung Instinct M800?
Visit Samsung's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the Samsung Instinct M800 manual?
You can view and download the Samsung Instinct M800 manual on our dedicated manual page.
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