I have known several people who have had this phone, and I have spoken with complete strangers who I see carrying it. The majority of all have had serious problems with the SCH-3500 after a short while of owning one. The only two problems I have heard about are with the flip up ear piece and with the signal.
From what I have been told the connection to the ear piece via the swivels that allow the phone to "flip" become worn and lose. After a few months or more of use, it becomes necessary to play with the ear piece during a conversation to maintain hearing. This is the problem that most people with this phone whom I have encountered complain about.
The other problem is with the signal. I have heard from multiple users that this phone receives strong signal when first purchased, but over time it has a harder than normal time maintaining PCS service.
If you can somehow steer clear of the problems, this phone is actually pretty cool. It has a the voice dial function, where you can record a person's name and associate it with their phonebook entry. Then when you flip up the ear piece, it will ask you for a name. Simply say the name and it will call that person.
There is also a button on the side to record memos, which could come in pretty handy.
The phone really is pretty sharp looking as well. It has a sleek silver front and dark gray back, and really is pretty unique looking.
I am not sure if the problems are due to misuse, but the large variety of people who I have communicated with about this phone and their troubles with it suggest otherwise. I would look at other options, such as the Sprint Touchpoint 2200, which has more features, costs only as much or less, but has fewer reported problems.

Recommended: No

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