Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone

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  • "What?! No 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame?!'"

    Oct 05 '00
    Pros: Tiny, extremely lightweight, feature-packed
    Cons: Not many different ring tones, all the features could be confusing for a first-time user

    Summary: I bought a Samsung 8500 Sprint PCS phone last weekend from a Sprint store in Atlanta, GA. Beforehand, while I was debating which phone and which cellular service to purchase, I asked both my father and my uncle, who was in town for the weekend, about ... read more

  • HELLO! ITS FOR YOU

    Sep 20 '06
    Pros: Nice Feature, light
    Cons: Price

    Summary: Im a fan of cell phones and I think that the way technology is going these days hardly anyone will be without one in the future. The benefits of having a cell phone can range from emergencies and just for convenience. Just about any one of any age can ... read more

  • Good solid phone

    Aug 05 '03
    Pros: Extreamly Durable, inexpensive, compact.
    Cons: no exterior screen to view incoming calls

    Summary: This is a nice little phone that doesn't have all the bells and wistles, but has enough to be quite ... read more

  • Super reliable workhorse

    Mar 29 '03
    Pros: INDESTRUCTABLE!! Great signal, lots of features.
    Cons: Cannot see caller ID when the phone is closed.

    Summary: Let me preface this review by stating that I have owned several different phones in my life, and have at one time or another owned most of the major brands. That being said, the Samsung SCH-8500 is the best phone that I have ever owned. ... read more

  • Stronger Startac?

    Mar 04 '03
    Pros: Light, strong functionality, good battery life
    Cons: Not too many actually

    Summary: I bought my Samsung 8500 phone in a department store sale (they were ditching cell phones) and I had lusted after this phone for some time. I finally caved and paid my $100 or so dollars for the phone, I was told that with rebates and through some ... read more

  • Good phone, Bad Sprint Cons, and Cons / Pros

    Dec 22 '02
    Pros: Slick, light, compact, long battery, display, reception, alert light,navigation, antenna, volume control, battery
    Cons: buttons,(slippery), Web, late voice mail, reception losses, needed replacement, Poor provider rates/service

    Summary: Phon Cons: I want to put the cons first because I had some trouble with my phone and had to have it replaced. Thank goodness it was only 9 months old and under warrenty. The phone acted fine for 6 months but then after, it would shut off on ... read more

  • It's my baby!

    Jul 24 '02
    Pros: Durable; withstands "wear and tear." Lets you go online!!
    Cons: I want spiffy ringtones. :-(

    Summary: Well, actually it's my pet. My computer is my baby. I got my Sprint PCS Samsung SCH-8500 at Circuit City on a whim. I'd never had a cell phone before, and I decided I needed one right at that moment. I took it home and ... read more

  • A good value for the money!!

    Jul 01 '02
    Pros: Calendar, phone book, voice memo recorder, voice calling, checking voicemail.
    Cons: No good carrying cases or belt clips are available.

    Summary: This phone is very versatile!! If you find yourself in need of a reliable cell phone that also reminds you of important appointments, then look no further. I have owned this phone for approximately two years now and it has come in useful for me on both ... read more

  • Nice Size, Misses the Boat

    Jun 11 '02
    Pros: Size, voice dialing capability, accessories
    Cons: Overheating, frequently dropped calls, battery life, lack of good airtime log.

    Summary: The Samsung SCH-8500 arguably has one of the better form factors for personal cell phone use on-the-go. It's closed face design is good for those 'not-so-graceful' moments we may all have when the phone happens to inadvertantly jump out of our ... read more

  • not bad, but have seen better.

    May 15 '02
    Pros: small, light, comfortable
    Cons: battery falls out easy, not loud

    Summary: I purchased this phone over a year ago, and for the price, it was NOT worth it to me. I purchased the leather case with belt clip to go with the phone. Whenever I received a phone call and would go to remove the phone from my hip, the battery would ... read more

  • best phone ever

    May 06 '02
    Pros: best silver phone out there :)
    Cons: none

    Summary: i take my samsung 8500 (silver) everywhere and havent had no problems great battery, great signals,great everything had other phones that claim to be the best wrong. went through about 7 phones and to be honest, the samsung 8500 has out beat the other so ... read more

  • Improving on the original

    Apr 07 '02
    Pros: Light weight, a lot of features, games
    Cons: design isn't much changed from the older model. No built-in antenna.

    Summary: I currently have the older SCH-8500, and my sister has the newer one. I wanted to compare the two to see the difference. Looking at them from an aesthetic point of view I like the idea of the silver trimmings but when comparing it to the older model it ... read more

  • Not Quite Perfect...But Close

    Mar 31 '02
    Pros: Compact design, lightweight, many useful features
    Cons: Inefficient menu design, inadequate speaker volume

    Summary: I purchased my Samsung SCH-8500 phone through RadioShack in October 2001. I am a long-time Sprint PCS customer and bought the phone to replace my aging Qualcomm QCP-2760. The RadioShack sales associate recommended the phone, calling it a "best seller." ... read more

  • A little tank of a phone

    Feb 04 '02
    Pros: Great looking; extensive menu; voice dial
    Cons: Have to flip open to see time & incoming callers;

    Summary: I started using this phone when my Samsung 3500 took a plunge into the deep beyond. I wasn't keen about changing, since I really loved the 3500, but I've been happy with the phone since I got it. Although it takes FOREVER to program in the ... read more

  • Disappointing

    Feb 01 '02
    Pros: Relatively small and light with plenty of functions.
    Cons: Not very reliable service. Charger doesn't always work well.

    Summary: I gave up my Nokia and AT&T service for the Samsung and Sprint and I have regretted it every day since. I'm not sure whether it is Samsung, Sprint, or both, but the service is not nearly as clear or reliable as my Nokia/AT&T combo. The sound is usually ... read more

  • Pick up this phone

    Jan 31 '02
    Pros: Lots of features, compact size, large display screen.
    Cons: Uncomfortable to hold for long periods of time, flimsy antenna.

    Summary: After several years of carrying a pager and a larger cell phone, I decided it was time for something that would function as both, and was small enough to carry in my pocket. In my search, I came across the Samsung, which had just been available for a few ... read more

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