Samsung Strive A687 Review
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In what has proven to be a recurring theme with the Samsung Strive, call quality was good but not great. Callers complained that we sounded distant and at times heard either a reverb or it sounded as if we were talking trough wax paper. They gave us a 7.5/10 rating. On our end it wasn’t quite as bad, we’d say they were an 8-8.5 with good volume but so-so voice quality. The battery life is rated at a dismal 3 hours of talk time and 10 days of stand-by.
It is easy to knock the Samsung Strive for its shortcomings, but we have to keep in mind that this 3G device retails for just $20 on contract. Yes the fit and finish could be better, and the new features that AT&T touts aren’t all that impressive, but at the end of the day it is a messaging phone with 3G connectivity and an above-average camera, which sounds pretty good for today’s youth.
Pros
- Snappy UI with good messaging features
- Nice 2.6-inch display
Cons
- Construction boarders on cheap, and the keyboard is stiff
- Battery life is below average
- AT&T’s new features are either playing catch-up or are paid versions of what other carriers have been offering for free for years
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1. madfinn (unregistered) posted on 20 Feb 2011, 12:18 0 0
any way to download phone contacts from computer to cell phone, have tried everything
