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Samsung T809
Rated 4.0 out of 5 The T809 proves that thin is in when it comes to mobile phones. Loaded into this tiny, lightweight, ultra-thin slider is some really great stuff like Bluetooth, instant messaging, an enormous color display and voice activated dialing. But the Samsung T809 also have a built-in Megapixel camera that takes gorgeous hi-res photos and video clips, and also a built-in stereo MP3 player that keeps the entertainment flowing. Thats what really makes the Samsung T809 slider such a desirable phone!
Features of Samsung T809:
- bluetooth phones
- camera phones
- compact slider design provides many features while maintaining a confined slim design
- go wireless and connect your sgh-t809 without wires to your bluetooth enabled computer and headset
- mp3 player with stereo speakers - play your favorite songs and store them on the phone or a memory card so you can take your tunes with you
- play your mp4 or 3gp videos on the crisp 262k resolution qvga screen
- send recorded speech with text messages or use wireless village for instant messaging including aol, icq and yahoo
- video phones
Reviews:
| Great phone with a few minor issues | Rating: 4 |
I just wanted to give a quick review of the T809 that I recently purchased.
the Pros:
* very sleek, professional looking case and keypad
* the best and brightest display I've seen on a phone yet
* slider function makes using one hand easier
* overal craftsmanship is very good (sliding feels very solid)
* menu software is fairly intuitive
* Bluetooth enabled
* speakerphone
* decent camera and video
* good max memory
* T-Mobile is a better overall service provider than the others I've tried to date: Cingular, Sprint & AT&T.
the Cons:
* reception isn't bad but isn't terrific
* max volume is too low and is affected when reception is poor
* no Voice-Activated Dialing
* difficult to get a good case for it (shouldn't every phone manufacturer produce a class A version for each model?)
The phone is a little smaller than it appeared online, but the backplate I bought (search for T809 back case) gives it a little more weight. You'll still need screen protectors, though, and there's no "front plate" to protect it, but I don't like the pouches, so what can I do? A backplate with a single bar across the top could protect it; not sure why there isn't one made yet.
In summation, I really like the T809 and if it had Voice-Activated Dialing or better sound, I'd have given it 5 stars. It's a far better phone than any I've owned previously, though, so I'd definitely recommend it. |
| good for everything...but connecting | Rating: 2 |
It is a great phone loaded with lots of good-to-have features. But it fails on the very basic must-have use of a phone...connecting. I have a Nokia 6010 & this one, both active with T-Mobile. The reception of Samsung t809 is far inferior to the Nokia one. In the same place, I can see 5 bars on my Nokia against one on Samsung. And this is consistent. As if that wasnt enough...if you try to connect with anything less than 3 bars, the phone just goes blank and does not connect at all. In a nutshell, you can use it for everything but making calls and receiving calls.
So, overall, I would not recommend this phone to anyone, except if you are more interested in using it more as a camera or digital diary. |
| Okay ... | Rating: 3 |
| Some of the features are great. But it lacks a use friendly interface. |
| Get a free unlocked Motorola RAZR v3i instead! | Rating: 4 |
| Why settle for less, or commit yourself to a specific cellular provider and service plan, when you can get a complimentary unlocked top of the line Motorola RAZR v3i cell phone that works with any cellular service provider and any SIM card. I got mine free at this web site: stuffgratis.biz/razrv3i |
| Worst in terms of usability | Rating: 1 |
The phone has great looks, but is probably the worst in terms of usability. The phone's user interface is probably the most counter-intuitive among all I have ever seen. You may find this phone unusable if you have owned a Motorola V series one earlier. Here are the drawbacks:
- Changing the volume using the up/down side button plays an entire 2 to 3-second audio clip instead of a beep; this will disturb everyone around you.
- There is no way to change the up/down/left/right joystick key-bindings
- Tough to switch between mute/vibrate/ringing modes. Switching b/w vibrate and mute modes will need you to go all the way deep into the settings menu.
- Personalization settings are pathetic and almost absent
Needless to say, a piece with great look-and-feel has been destroyed by extremely dumb and carelessly written software. |
| Love this Samsung! | Rating: 4 |
| I was hesitant to get this phone, as I have had only Nokia's and Motorola's in the past. This phone, however, is great! Speaker volume is great, pictures are great, Mp3 feature is great. Most everything is, you know. .. great! I do have a problem hearing my alarm tone if it is in my purse, and I haven't yet figured out how to turn it on silent mode, but I love this phone. I usually am a bit apprehensive the first few days I have a phone, wondering if it is the right one for me. But I have enjoyed this since day one! I didn't want to get a RAZR because everyone has one and I dont really like the way the buttons are so flat. So if you are looking to get the next big thing, I believe this phone will be it. Buy it buy it buy it. |
| Spmething about Movie Video | Rating: 4 |
| Read many reviewers have plenty of music or functions. My focus on this phone is to carry movie on the go from my movie libries. Got this phone last month last than a month. Tried so many program to convert mpg file to either mp4 or 3gp. after 2 weeks day and night test and error. wala, I finailly find the answer. A free tiny program from Japan is the best and the only program can convert movie to watch on the phone. It's called 3GP_Converter034. it convert average 1.4gb mpg file to only 150mb 3gp or 350mb mp4. all available to watch on phone. Now I am very happy about that. Bought 1GB memory card and watch movie while I am on the train commute. Screen is great to watch, from the point of my view. I feel its quality is better than ipod video. The reason give it only 4 stars, yeah mp3 player si no good at all. One trick I got. Convert mp3 to mp4 file. size is lots of smaller and quality is great too. |
| Get a free unlocked Motorola RAZR v3i instead! | Rating: 4 |
| Why settle for less, or commit yourself to a specific cellular provider and service plan, when you can get a complimentary unlocked top of the line Motorola RAZR v3i cell phone that works with any cellular service provider and any SIM card. I got mine free at this web site: stuffnocost.com/razrv3i |
| What happened to 1-year contracts? | Rating: 1 |
| T-mobile and amazon used to offer great service, and best of all was the option of having 1-year contracts available instead of having to be tied up with your carrier for two years. So far Verizon has 1-year plans. It is a big drawback if you're considering 2-year plans. I wonder if they are going to put it back, but for now, i'll have to wait. |
| Great phone, but poor service | Rating: 3 |
I brought this phone with T-Mobile 600 minutes service plan under 2 year contract. The handset is simply great and I agree with the good reviews of other customers, but the coordination of Amazon.com and T-Mobile is really very bad, So if you are buying this phone from Amazon.com with T-Mobile service plan then please think twice.
When I called T-mobile for activation they told that they dont have any information for me and the sim card number I mentioned was being used by some other customer. 2-days later I revieved a phone number from Amazon.com with wrong area code.
Whenever you call Amazon.com they say that please contact service provider and T-mobile says that we are not aware with the terms and condition of amazon.com.
Finally T-mobile sent me a new sim and my cell is working now, god know how much they charge me for this new sim. |
| Get a free unlocked Motorola RAZR v3i instead! | Rating: 4 |
| Why settle for less, or commit yourself to a specific cellular provider and service plan, when you can get a complimentary unlocked top of the line Motorola RAZR v3i cell phone that works with any cellular service provider and any SIM card. I got mine free at this web site: reallyfree2u.com/razrv3i |
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