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Samsung Galaxy S III (16 GB) (Sprint)

Approximate retail price:

$100

Summary:

The Samsung Galaxy S III (16 GB) is a smart phone designed for use on the Sprint Nextel network, including its LTE "4G" network. It runs on the Android operating system. This model has a 4.8-inch touch-screen display, an 8.0-megapixel camera, and a virtual QWERTY keyboard.

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Type: Sprint smart phones

About - Samsung Galaxy S III (16 GB) (Sprint)
The Samsung Galaxy S III (16 GB) is a smart phone designed for use on the Sprint Nextel network, including its LTE "4G" network. It has a 4.8-inch touch-screen display, measures 5.4 by 2.8 by 0.3 inches and weighs 4.7 ounces. It runs on the Android operating system. The Galaxy S III (16 GB) has an 8.0-megapixel camera that can record high-definition video, a front-facing camera, and a music player. It also features a virtual QWERTY keyboard that's useful for messaging and Web searches. This phone has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth for wireless hands-free communication, DLNA, and GPS navigation capability. Web browsing, e-mail, and texting capabilities are also included. It can act as a mobile hotspot for Wi-Fi-enabled devices. This Samsung phone has a standard 3.5mm jack. It has 16GB of built-in memory, and supports memory cards of up to 64GB.

About - Samsung Galaxy S III (16 GB) (Sprint)

The Samsung Galaxy S III (16 GB) is a smart phone designed for use on the Sprint Nextel network, including its LTE "4G" network.

It has a 4.8-inch touch-screen display, measures 5.4 by 2.8 by 0.3 inches and weighs 4.7 ounces. It runs on the Android operating system.

The Galaxy S III (16 GB) has an 8.0-megapixel camera that can record high-definition video, a front-facing camera, and a music player. It also features a virtual QWERTY keyboard that's useful for messaging and Web searches. This phone has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth for wireless hands-free communication, DLNA, and GPS navigation capability. Web browsing, e-mail, and texting capabilities are also included. It can act as a mobile hotspot for Wi-Fi-enabled devices.

This Samsung phone has a standard 3.5mm jack. It has 16GB of built-in memory, and supports memory cards of up to 64GB.

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About This Brand
Samsing is well known for its innovative designs and has one of the largest lineups of smart phones that run on the Windows and Android operating systems. Samsung smart phones have the industry's most advanced technologies the Android platform has to offer. That includes a feature that lets you play a video on a minimized screen so that you can perform other tasks, and front-facing cameras that monitor your eyes while you're reading a Web page or other documents to prevent the screen from timing out. Some Samsung phones can also wirelessly share large files between each other after the phones are bumped together. Noteable lines include the Samsung Galaxy S, Galaxy Note, and Nexus series, which have some of the largest and brightest displays in the industry.

About This Brand

Samsing is well known for its innovative designs and has one of the largest lineups of smart phones that run on the Windows and Android operating systems. Samsung smart phones have the industry's most advanced technologies the Android platform has to offer. That includes a feature that lets you play a video on a minimized screen so that you can perform other tasks, and front-facing cameras that monitor your eyes while you're reading a Web page or other documents to prevent the screen from timing out. Some Samsung phones can also wirelessly share large files between each other after the phones are bumped together. Noteable lines include the Samsung Galaxy S, Galaxy Note, and Nexus series, which have some of the largest and brightest displays in the industry.

Features & Specs - Samsung Galaxy S III (16 GB) (Sprint)
Requires data service These phones require a plan for browsing the Web or accessing e-mail and other media services and sites. Requires data service	Yes
Requires messaging service These phones require a plan for sending and receiving text, picture, or video messages. Requires messaging service	No
4G broadband data Indicates which models are considered "4G" based on the definitions from the carriers. Check with your carrier to see which broadband data networks are available in your area. 4G broadband data	Yes
Camera (megapixels) Specifies, in megapixels, the maximum resolution of the built-in camera. A camera with a 0.3 megapixel value is also referred to as VGA. Camera (megapixels)	8
Camera recording resolution The maximum recording resolution of the phone's primary video camera: 1080p, 720p, or SD (Standard Definition). Camera recording resolution	1080p
Bluetooth Voice indicates the phone works with wireless Bluetooth headsets and most hands-free car systems; stereo means it supports stereo Bluetooth headsets for music and other multimedia; data indicates the phone can wirelessly exchange pictures, contacts, and other files with other compatible Bluetooth devices, such as a computer, cell phone, or PDA. Bluetooth	Voice, data, stereo
Wi-Fi Cell-phone data networks--even those designated as "3G broadband"--are much slower than the broadband Internet connections many people have at home. But a rising number of phones have a built-in Wi-Fi radio that allows them faster Internet and e-mail access via home networks and Wi-Fi hotspots. On some phones, the Wi-Fi is just for Web browsing; on others, you can use the connection to make calls using Voice Over Internet Protocol. Others support data via the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) standard. This lets the phone connect via WI-Fi to share content with other compatible certified devices such as a TV, printer, and computer. Wi-Fi	Web, data, voice
Memory card Many phones have slots that accept memory cards, typically microSD, to expand storage capacity by as much as 32GB. The removable cards can also serve as an easy way to shuttle files between your phone and other devices--provided that the phone's maker didn't bury the card slot behind the battery cover. Memory card	MicroSD
Touch screen Full touch-sensitive displays respond to light contact with a stylus, finger, or both. They provide an alternate, and sometimes more direct, method to input data and launch phone features and controls. But they often require two hands to operate, and they smudge more frequently than their non-touch counterparts. Touch screen	Yes
World phone Indicates the phone supports international GSM frequency bands for coverage abroad. World phone	No
QWERTY keyboard Keyboards make composing and editing text and e-mail messages much easier than a keypad does. Some phones have keyboards that try to save space by having some letters, numbers, and symbols share a key. Those "condensed" keyboards, though still more convenient than a keypad, are not quite as easy to handle as full QWERTY keyboards. QWERTY keyboard	Yes
Document editing All smart phones, and some conventional cell phones, allow you to review documents. Some models add the convenience of creating, deleting, and editing them out of the box. Document editing	No
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By amcree

from Yukon, OK

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best phone I've ever had

11/27/2012

Pros

Big Buttons

Brilliant Display

Easy Navigation

Good Interface w/email

Great Battery Life

Great OS

QWERTY Keypad

Cons

Best Uses

Large Graphic Files

Organizing Contacts

Organizing Schedule

Web Browsing

Comment:

I use this phone in the construction business. I access large blueprint files occasionally. Very versatile.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By midmoridgerunner

from central U.S.A.

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A home run

11/9/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

Brilliant Display

Easy Navigation

Good Interface w/email

Great Battery Life

Great OS

QWERTY Keypad

Cons

Best Uses

Making Calls

Organizing Contacts

Texting

Web Browsing

Comment:

This was a choice between the Iphone 5, and the GalaxyS 111. After comparing both in the store, there was no contest. Love the heft, and the feel of the Galaxy. It was a no brainer. The difference in the screen sizes alone was a deal breaker against the Iphone. The Galaxy has a quality feel. The Iphone felt cheap. Think I made the right decision.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Middle Path

from Charlotte, NC

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

REALLY Like This Phone!

10/17/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

Big Buttons

Brilliant Display

Good Interface w/email

Great OS

Cons

Best Uses

Making Calls

Organizing Contacts

Organizing Schedule

Texting

Comment:

I waited two years to get an iPhone. In less than a week, I exchanged it for a Galaxy S III. I love my Mac computer, but I found the Galaxy easier to navigate than the iPhone. I do lots of close-up work, and the Galaxy's larger screen is much easier on my eyes, and the larger keyboard makes texting easier for me. I have been impressed with the battery life and sound quality. Google Maps seems to work better on this phone than my previous Android. Lots of things depend on reception, which is dependent on where you are. But when the reception is good, the connectivity speed is excellent. The only reason I didn't give this phone a 5 is because nothing is perfect. But this phone is the best I've had!

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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