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Summary: nice phone, no special features
Review: I recently purchased this phone and found it to be pretty good. I haven't had any issues with it other than it takes time for the phone to come on. I didn't even realize it had voice command until I read one of the other reviews!! This is a pretty neat feature. I like that it is a pretty basic phone without alot of gadgets to figure out. I really like the blue background it has when turned on, makes it easy to see. I have no regrets about getting the phone (yet!!)
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Summary: Great phone for cheap w/service.
Review: I was at the end of my rope with T-Mobile. I know everyone seems to have their own horror stories with various carriers, but T-Mobile had really ticked me off.So, I was in the market for my THIRD cell phone in a year. I was most unhappy with my first two phones (a motorola C223 & a samsung R225), the samsung was decent enough, but it seemed to be ancient by the time the new year rolled around. I decided to get service with Sprint, and noticed this phone was about $30 after rebates. It didn't have a camera, but frankly, if I want to take pictures, that's why I have a digital camera. I got the phone, and the only thing that cheesed me was that it didn't come with a hands-free set (my first two phones both came with one). Other than that, the phone is exactly as described. I've had it about 4 months now, and no problems whatsoever. The reception isn't the best, but it's certianly nothing to complain about. There are several small things I dislike about this phone. The retractable antennae is very delicate, and i've already almost broken it off. They probably have billions of these lying around, and will charge you 10 bucks to replace it. Also, it's a flip phone, and when it's closed and ringing there's no way to tell who it is. A LCD on the outside (like most flip phones have) would've been nice to display the time, or even the phone number. The number buttons are pretty small, but I am a big guy, and I seem to have this problem with each phone I buy. The Samsung 660 is a solid phone, I've dropped it several times, and though it has some small exterior scratches, it's a much tougher phone than other models I've used. The battery life is very good. I've brought this on trips, and as long as I keep my usage to a minimum (2-3 calls a day 4-10 minutes a piece), the battery will last 2-3 days on a single charge. I've found when I talk for 2-3 hours a day, the battery will need charging at the end of the night. Overall, I would highly reccommend this phone to someone. It's a basic no-frills phone with no bells & whistles, just consistant good call quality and long battery longevity.
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Summary: It was great for about 5 minutes. I hate it!
Review: I've had two of these phones in 2 days. I returned the first one just 4 hours after buying it. They both do the same thing. In the middle of a call or just sitting on the table, it decides to quit working. If I'm on a call, the person on the other end can hear me. I can't hear them. I lose all sound on my end. Typically if I turn it off and back on, it works again. I've done that 9 times (each time I give it several minutes to rest) without it ever recovering. Here goes attempt number 10... wish me luck. I'm not holding my breath.
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Summary: It works great, but why do they keep trying to rip me off?
Review: I've never owned a cell phone before. I finally broke down, and I got a really good plan. All in all, I really like this phone. But I can't understand how Sprint is allowed to just nickel and dime me to death on this thing! For instance, lots of people are raving about the amazing voice command feature on this phone. What they aren't telling you is that this is NOT a feature of the phone. It's a service that you have to pay an extra $5 a month for from Sprint. I got free internet for the first 2 months. I decided to download some fun ringers and screensaver things. Now, this is the part I can't believe is legal (and for all I know all cell phones do this). They charge $2-3 for each ringtone or screensaver or whatever. Now, we're talking about 30 seconds of a song, a song you can download from napster for 99 cents (also a ripoff). But the incredible, hair on fire, insane part is that you don't own it. You RENT it. After 3 months, it "expires." Can you imagine? You don't ever own it, even though the prices are highway robbery. Oh, also, if you decide you don't want to pay $15 a month for worthless internet service (trust me...it's like time travel to 1994 waiting for your email to appear), you'd better cancel it quick. Because you can't cancel it immediately. Sprint makes you wait until the next billing cycle. Unless there's 3 or fewer days left. Then you have to wait until the NEXT billing cycle after that. These are the kind of things that consumer protection laws are written for. For all the RIAA's bluster about "intellectual property," I'm wondering why I have to buy songs I already own to use them as ring tones; and I don't get to keep them! One helpful feature on this phone is a memo recorder. Now, logically, I should be able to just record a song using this recorder to use as a ringtone, right? Wrong. It's impossible. Don't get me wrong, all in all I like the service. I got free PCS-to-PCS calling, so I can call my girlfriend for free. In general I like the plan. But, like, I downloaded Asteroids yesterday. I could have sworn it said the licence was unlimited. But when it got to my phone, it expires in a month! On top of that, the game is terrible, worse than the atari 2600 version. I'll admit I haven't tried, but I assume if I call Sprint and tell them I'm not satisfied with it (or the incredibly terrible, compressed, unlistenable version of "Back in Black" I downloaded), they'll tell me too bad. Which hardly seems fair. I'm forced to buy things sight unseen (they even launched a website just for games where if you're interested in buying something, you click "buy," and it then downloads the price to your phone. There's NO other way to find out the price!!!). I'm sorry, but this is unethical. They're just ripping off teenagers who don't know any better. I guess I don't get it. Why can't I upload my own songs, pictures, ringtones, games? Why does Sprint have a monopoly on my phone? I bought the phone, isn't it mine? Anyway, it sounds great, it works great, it's light and I love the screen and the ringtones that are included. I downloaded Tetris and solitaire and they work great. It's so small I can't believe it. I like it. But I don't like the way Sprint treats my phone like it's actually still theirs.
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Summary: A return to the old 8500
Review: If you remember the old 8500's, then this phone will seem familiar. The A400 and A460 both strayed away from the 8500 design, but this phone is a welcome return to the simplicity that made the 8500 such a hit. This phone is nothing special. It doesn't have a camera or anything like that. It comes with a lot of ringers and such, but anything you download, you pay for usually on a 3 month basis. It's not worth it.
There is no front display but you adapt quickly. As is the case with all Samsung flip phones, it gets hot and the battery doesn't last long. If you charge every night and don't talk a lot, this will never be a problem. As far as heat, it's nothing unusual. The service is fine. I've had no problems.
The voice memo is back. That's extremely useful once you get the hang of it. The alarm clock is far more functional. But the thing I like the most on this phone is the voice dial. It is far more functional than the crude voice dialing on the 8500 and the spiffed up voice dialing on the A460. The voice dial is a feature of the PHONE and is not the Sprint Voice Command service. My only real gripe with the phone is that the phone book is so feature rich that it's not easy to use. It's easier for me to voice dial someone than navigate my phone book. Another gripe is that phone calls sound somewhat tinny, like the other person is standing in a big empty room. I noticed this on the first day, but quickly grew used to it. Pros:
1. Better, functional voice dialing.
2. slim design
3. Voice memo is back, lots of features
4. Plenty of downloadables if you're into that.
5. Launch pad buttons are programmable! Cons:
1. Over featured phone book
2. No front display!
3. Typical short battery life with all Samsung flips
4. tinny, hollow sound during phone calls Undocumented features:
1. Menu button pages down lists, and the volume up and down also pages up and down through lists.
2. During a call, if you hold down the "back" key, the time and date will pop up on screen.
3. The center button of the launch pad pressed without holding down is the same as the OK button. Overall, if you're just looking for a decent cell phone, this will do. If you want features and options and a camera and other frills, buy another phone. This phone will mainly appeal to people who remember the old 8500's and people who don't want a fancy phone, but don't want a piece of garbage either.
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Summary: Great phone! Great deal!
Review: Love this phone...and the service is great. Only problem, is getting new faceplates and such. Gotta search around abit.
Other wise...great!
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Summary: OMG I LOVE THIS PHONE!!!! (its like ma 2nd boyfriend he he)
Review: Sprint u are amazing! I got added onto ma daddy's plan and with that i got 2 free months of internet and anytime mintues! so my boyfriend is really happy about that because i get to instant message him while im at school and talk to him when i get home! but it'll only be for two glorious months i hope they go REALLY slow! i love this samsung! i've been wanting a new phone since like last july since i got bored with ma virgin mobile phone (which is really total bore! DONT GET IT!!! YOU'LL DIE OF BOREDOM) NOW THAT I FINALLY GOT IT (ON March 15, 2004 at 6:47 p.m)i couldnt be happier and i won't get bored with this one! (well when i get out of school which is '05 then ill probably get the VGA1000 that i orginally wanted but i love this samsung just the same and the price too) so i advise this phone to the fullest b/c i've already tricked out my phone and i still have some work to do so i doubt ill be back sayin that this phone is giving me trouble. even though some of the tones and games expire SO WHAT!!! that doesnt bother me cus i can always buy it again or get it from a website. well if u want a phone then get this one!!!
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Summary: sprint phone and service
Review: The phone is good. Sprints service is okay. It's the only cell service I've had. It basically picks up where ever I am with only intermittent roaming in buildings and in mountanous areas. The thing is with Sprint, the nicer the phone, the nicer the reception. Every extra thing is an extra 5.00. We have 2 phones on my plan 55.00 for 700.00 anytime, unlimited night and weekend and starts at 7:00pm for anytime. It's an extra 20.00 for my phone. I got this service when my daughter started driving, 3 yrs ago. Anyway I go my phone bill is always 100.00 mo for both phones either due to roaming or something else. PS you can get 50 mins of roaming a month for 5.00. Only thing with sprint, no grace period for paying. If the bill is due on the 24th and not paid by the 30th, they will turn the phone off.
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Summary: Bad phone - avoid and get something better instead
Review: The phone is not bad except for the fact the price does not match the quality. I paid about $170 at Costco for this phone and I am going to bring it back next week because it is simply not worth more than $50.
Here are the cons: 1) No display when phone is shut - which means you WONT be able to tell who is calling you UNTIL you flip open the phone. How stupid is that? That has got to be the stupidest design idea from Samsung yet. I generally love Samsung but what idiotic designer thought of this? 2) Static noise when you are dialing 3) Keypad is very close to other keys next to it so you keep pressing the wrong buttons. 3) Screen is terrible because colors are not very bright and resolution is very low
PROS are the big style buttons. There isnt anything else positive about this phone. I expect Costco to either drop this phone soon or else, continue to sell this crap and keep getting returns on it.
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Summary: Typically Samsung: Astounding
Review: This is the 4th Samsung I've owned and I must say that the company continues to amaze me. While this may be a lower-end model compared to what else is out (camera and video phones), it is packed with features that make it a pleasurable phone to use and I would recommend it to anyone. The operating system is far improved from the SPH-500 I had before this, but I still don't know why a "camera menu" is an option. I can only remember one dropped call - the first day I had it. Regarding Sprint's service levels, I have always been satisfied with them. Although a typical wait time is 5 minutes when calling, their friendliness and prompt resolution makes up for it. As for downloads, so what if Sprint charges? There are plenty of other sites out there that allow you to download material for free or at a fraction of the cost. Myphonefiles.com offers unlimited downloads for $3 a month or $29 a year. Overall, I am totally satisfied with the Samsung VI660 and its capabilities.
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