The 3500 is my first mobile phone ever. I didn't do much research about hardware prior to my purchase, but it was the least expensive phone for my service provider, while still being dual-band, and offering reasonable perks.

Upon activating my phone, and truly becoming a member of the wireless community, I seemed to notice the SCH-3500 all over the place. A college buddy of mine has it, as does a friend of my significant other. Both of them love their phone. A guy I know back in the midwest has the phone and loves it. Basically, I was hit hard by synchronicity: wherever I went, I seemed to see the 3500.

That the phone appeared to be everywhere I was is no coincidence; it offers quite a bit in a compact package and at a low price. Voice dialing is great, as is the built-in wireless web browser. (I was stuck in line for a movie that sold out, but I was able to find the nearest theatre playing the same movie, and order tickets, as I was walking to the new movie theater. Online.) The standard batter was enough to keep my phone powered up for an entire weekend, with about an hour of talk time. I have since opted for the extended-life battery, but it isn't absolutely necessary. Another nice feature is that the battery charges in just a couple of hours, too. Very nice.

If you are in the market for a multi-functional cell phone, but don't have a bunch of cash to spend, I'd recommend the SCH-3500.

Recommended: Yes

Amount Paid (US$): 150