Why you should [NOT] buy this phone. . .
Written: Dec 13 '04 (Updated Dec 13 '04)
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Pros: Flip style stops your ear from getting red, speakerphone, small size.
Cons: IF you are in Kansas City - it dosen't work.
The Bottom Line: This is a solid phone that will exceed the common users expectations. It has exceeded mine - UNLESS YOU ARE IN KANSAS CITY!
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| regular_guy's Full Review: Samsung SPH-N400 |
*** UPDATE: When I moved to Kansas City, I started to get really crappy coverage, and started to use my wife's phone whenever we were together to avoid getting disconnected. This phone only works with Sprint service - consequently, I would not recommend this phone anymore. Otherwise, the other things I said about the phone are still true.
Don't kid yourself. Everybody uses their cell phone differently. As long as you don't need to use your phone an excessive amount every day, this phone is for you. People complain about the battery life, but they are always people who either 1) use their phone three hours a day, or 2) want to go a week at a time between charges. This phone has a color screen. . . what do you expect?
I've had a couple different phones since I started my Sprint service five years ago, and I have been pleased with both. I noticed the battery life on my old phone dying, and consequently the signal was getting weaker (this really does happen), so it was time to move on. Since I wasn't going to obsess over people's reviews (which I had done before,) I decided there were four things I wanted my new phone to have. . . .
1) Speakerphone. This was key. Now that I have all these freaking minutes, I find myself making routine calls to businesses that put me on hold (including Sprint!) using my cell phone. Having speakerphone helps.
2) Flip style that protects your ears from burning up. The N400 is the latest phone in this style, and it is the same as the SCH-3500, etc. Now, my ears don't get red and inflamed after a 20-30 minute call. Both 1 and 2 lend themselves to using the phone more, and both are realistic expectations when buying a phone. In my opinion people who complain about the "browser" not working the way they want it to need to get a life.
3) Size. This phone is the smallest phone that has speakerphone out there. This is especially helpful for people who want to carry their phone in their pants' pocket, but also useful for ladies who don't want to carry a purse with a brick in it!
4) Price. This phone did not break the bank. Sprint just marked them down to $179, and after the $50 rebate, which existing customers can qualify for if they renew their contract, and minus the $20 if you switch to sprint long distance at your home, comes out to only $109. That's freakin' reasonable.
In conclusion, don't kid yourself. If you want a phone that you want to play video games and type research papers on, this may be it. But, more importantly, it is the best phone for people who are realistic.
P.S.--The new phone did make a huge difference in reception. Of course, I didn't believe the guy at the Sprint store when he said "the coverage isn't splotchy, it's your phone." Who would believe a sleazy salesman if he said this? Well, with the 14 day money back guarantee, I took him to task, and it turned out he was right.
You can stop waffling. Buy this phone tonight.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 109
Recommended for: Stylish Trendsetters - Hip and Trendy
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