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Samsung Instinct s30

Samsung Instinct s30
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alaScore 81

63 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 reviews of Samsung Instinct s30. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the performance and portability. The usability and design also get good opinions, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the reliability. The reception and camera get critical opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung Instinct s30 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung Instinct s30

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 user reviews of Samsung Instinct s30 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Comments about the usability and price are generally positive, whereas there are some less positive comments about the screen.

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53% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Samsung Instinct s30 SPH-M810 (Sprint)

 

With more features and a lower price than the original Instinct, the updated s30 version is a solid handset choice for Sprint.

Responsive touch panel. Good camera and video recorder. Plenty of mobile media features, all of which are included in Sprint's Everything plan.

Low-res screen. No Wi-Fi. Reception could be stronger. Some clumsy interface elements.

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Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (pcworld.com)

Instinct S30

 

Phone fans had been hoping that Sprint's next-gen version of the Samsung Instinct smartphone would drop weight and beef up on specs. Then, at CTIA 2009, the Instinct S30 ($130 after rebates, with a two-year contract) premiered. Let's just say that the...

Slimmer profile, smooth lines feel great in hand 32GB of internal memory

Still no Wi-Fi Weak camera capabilities

Samsung has done a solid job on both the original Instinct and the S30; either way, you have to admire the extensive feature list and sharp design you get for the price. But Wi-Fi support, better camera specs, and a snazzier user interface all seem...

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (pcworld.com)

Samsung Instinct S30 Phone Review

 

Slimmer profile feels great in hand ; 32GB of internal memory

Still no Wi-Fi ; Weak camera capabilities

Samsung Instinct S30 is a solid phone, but it needed Wi-Fi support and better camera specs to be a true upgrade.

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Steven Grady (slashgear.com)

Samsung Instinct S30 Review

 

As mentioned before , the Samsung Instinct S30 is the followup to Sprint's most popular phone from last year. Originally, the Instinct was positioned as an iPhone killer. While that never actually happened, the Instinct was a great phone in its own...

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Kent German (cnet.com.au)

Samsung Instinct S30 review: Samsung Instinct S30

 

Samsung Instinct S30

The Samsung Instinct S30 offers a slick design, bigger external memory, and an attractive touch-screen interface. Features are respectable and the call quality is satisfactory.

The Samsung Instinct S30's video quality is erratic and it lacks Wi-Fi and camera editing options. In a disappointing move, Samsung and Sprint downgraded the EV-DO support.

The Samsung Instinct S30 has its good points, but Samsung and Sprint missed the opportunity to make a better device.

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

Samsung Instinct s30 Review

 

Last summer Sprint took arguably the best shot at the iPhone at the time, and the Samsung Instinct stood toe-to-toe with its fruity rival. Customers no doubt stayed with Sprint because of it, but we doubt too many AT&T customers defected for an...

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (smartdevicecentral.com)

Samsung Instinct s30 SPH-M810 (Sprint)

 

With more features and a lower price than the original Instinct, the updated s30 version is a solid handset choice for Sprint.

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : Eric M. Zeman (phonescoop.com)

Review: Samsung Instinct S30

 

Samsung takes another stab at the basic Instinct. The S30 is an all-around better phone than its predecessor, but it's still far from perfect.

May, 2009
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Expert review by : Lisa Gade (mobiletechreview.com)

Samsung Instinct S30 Review - Phone Reviews by Mobile Tech Review

 

When the original Samsung Instinct came out 10 months ago, it made quite a splash not only thanks to Sprint's mega-marketing campaign that pitted it against the 2G iPhone but because it packed a lot of features into a touch screen feature phone. Thanks...

Attractive, large display, supports every Sprint service for multimedia and navigation. Good GPS performance ;

Sprint TV performance is weak, touch screen OS is starting to look clunky compared to other models on the market (notably Samsung's Touch Wiz phones like the Eternity, Impression, Memoir and Behold along with the iPhone). Sorry, no WiFi here

The Instinct S30, like the original Instinct, is a fun phone that's ripe with features. From Sprint TV to GPS to music and web, it's got the goods. More attractive than the original Instinct, the S30 really offers no other incentive to upgrade. EVDO...

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Ed Hardy (brighthand.com)

Samsung Instinct s30 Preview

 

Sprint has tried to strike a balance between consumer and business functions. This model will be able to synchronize with a Microsoft Exchange server for email and calendar data, but will also include the popular games "Guitar Hero - World Tour" and...

There will be two color options - Cobalt Metal or Touch of Copper

Apr, 2009
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