Average phone with poor features
Written: Jun 08 '03
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Pros: Web access, large screen, external caller ID
Cons: Poor selections of ring tones, weak volume, lack of customization
The Bottom Line: It looks great, but that's about it. Average or below average performance in every area other than looks. Not recommended.
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| outofline's Full Review: Samsung SCH-A310 Mobile Phone |
I wanted to like this phone. I picked on up for my girlfriend and myself when we switched to Verizon. Unfortunately I now miss my old Nokia 3360.
The Samsung SCH-A310 just comes up short in my book. It has poor call reception, average battery life, and a very low number of features. The included ring tones aren't very good, and there are only a few to choose from. To add insult to injury, you cannot download new ringtones. The ringer volume is pathetic. With the phone in my pocket, I usually cannot hear it when it rings even at the highest volume (vibrate works a little better, but only when I'm not moving around).
Another thing I just noticed was that if you use the phone for more than 10 minutes, it heats up. Not a huge deal but my other phones have never done this.
Other Pros: Using Verizon and a free WAP tunnel, you can get free WAP access, that is, it only counts against your minutes and you don't have to pay a monthly fee. (YMMV!)
It does have voice dialing, GPS (only used by 911 I think), and it looks good.
More Cons: Poor menu navigation, poor volume, allows for little customization, and weak reception.
I had a Nokia 3360 and would rather still be using that ugly thing than this pretty P.O.S. It severely lacks in almost every area. Yet for all its flaws, you can't beat the price. I'll keep using it, but won't recommend it.
Price listed is AFTER 25 dollar rebate
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 25
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