Samsung Instinct

July 14th, 2008 | by Mike Kobrin

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The Instinct's excellent feature set, performance, great accessory bundle, and sexy form factor make it a very satisfying phone.


Highs: Reliable interface; 3.5mm headphone jack; visual voicemail; lots of extras

Lows: Streaming video looks poor; no WiFi; screen is hard to see outdoors; limited MS Exchange support

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Introduction

The Sprint Instinct from Samsung is one of the hottest new phones on the market, thanks to its slim profile, vibrating touchscreen, and standard headphone jack. It also has features that are now standard fare on midrange phones, like GPS, a Web browser, and a microSD slot. The Instinct's lack of built-in WiFi means prospective iPhone buyers probably won't be swayed, and its live TV streaming pales in comparison to that of the LG Voyager. But Samsung has clearly been listening to consumer complaints about the competition (and its own Glyde) and has made a reliable, satisfying handset with a stellar accessory bundle.

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