Samsung SCH-R350 Freeform

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Freedom with the FreeForm!

10 Feb 2010 Artemus

8.3 out of 10

What a fantastic gem of a mobile device!  I agree with a few others on here; this, in my opinion, can serve perfectly as the "poor man's" Blackberry or "Smart" phone...just picked this up today after a solid week or so of "doing my homework" and deciding which phone to go with...I've only ever owned Samsung phones in the past, they've always provided top-notch quality in my opinion, and I needed something with the sleek look and most of the apps of a Blackberry but of course not the hefty price tag.  That's where the Freeform came to my mobile rescue.



Features are above average, darn near great...QWERTY keypad is a bit small in size, but the keys are raised and easy to press so that's a bit of a moot point...MP3 player app is outstanding, especially given the fact that one has the option of installing up to a 16 gig SD memory card for expansion options (customized ringtones here I come!)...screen size is great considering the overall size of the device...camera shots are crisp, clear and good in detail...Bluetooth capability is a nice touch, and works pretty well for the price one pays...for the record, do NOT be fooled by the teeny-bopper naysayers on here, the web browsing is simply phenomenal!...but where this beauty truly shines is in what she's meant to do, and that's in the message arena...



"It is true what many of you have heard"...there is a 160 character limit, but here's the thing:  that's not all that serious.  That simply means that one has to use (gasp) proper grammar skills and (double gasp) shorter sentences when texting...two things that are quickly becoming the enemy of this digital age...but if one can overcome this grammatical obstacle, one is free and clear with the Freeform...



The only two things which Samsung could improve upon here in this writer's opinion are the camera and the lack of video imaging...granted, the camera is a beauty and gets the job done at 1.3 MP, but with this device coming in this late in the game, so to speak, one would think the MP size could be at least slightly increased...also, it is a bit of a disappointment that there is no live video option, especially considering I have a six-month-old daughter to keep up with...but that's more of a personal preference than a mark against this phone.  Besides, at the end of the day this is a communication device, not a camcorder...



All in all, a terrific phone at an outstanding price! (Retails for $79 U.S. currently, purchased mine on-sale for $62.50 after tax)...and, courtesy of Metro PCS, $50 a month flat rate that gets me, basically, unlimited everything!  Again, this is the perfect choice for those who do not desire to be a part of the "suit-and-tie" crowd, those who simply cannot afford the IPhone's or Droid's ridiculous price tags, or those who are addicted to the message-side of mobile devices.  Highly, highly recommended!

Pros

Great Screen Size
Perfect Messenging Device, esp. text
MP3 Player
Expandable memory a nice touch
1.3 MP camera
Bluetooth-ready
Best quality for the price, hands-down

Cons

Camera is "only" 1.3 MP...could be stronger
No video capture feature
Menu is not truly fully customizable

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Really?

7 Feb 2010 Morgan Droz

9.7 out of 10

I got my little dynamo about 2 days ago, and I must say i am impressed, mind you this was a huge upgrade from my old Kyocera flip phone. Picked the little guy up for $79.00 at a Metro PCS store, and you just can't beat the price.
Features: nice size and weight and attractive design. Camera works great, but, as other have pointed out, no video capture.
Optional card slot to increase memory is a nice touch, although, I don't think I will need it. 
Navigation is intuitive and straight-forward, although the keyboard is teeny tiny, but functional.
Nifty built in programs like Loopt, Navigator, IM adn Metro web

Not too many complaints, considering the price, but here you go...
-Lack of customization in main menu
-no video support, 
-lacking web browsing
-pc studio program very hard to work with (luckliy, i don't need it)

So, Overall, I would give the phone A+++
The value and features far outweigh any minor complaints. 
If you are looking for a "smart" phone, but don't have the dough, pick up this little guy, 
It is well worth it.
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really good looks like a blackberry

26 Jan 2010 trista

9.3 out of 10

Its not a blackberry and it dosnt have all the aps that the blackberry aps but this phone is veryy good i doont have this phone yet but my sister does and i think it has very good aps like the yahoo messanger app and the navigatorr me and my sister had to use that a couple days ago and it really worked the camera is okk and its just good with everythingg.. ima bout to have this phone on friday... its gonna be great :)

Pros

verry good

Cons

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