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Samsung Galaxy S III (32 GB) (Verizon)

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The Samsung Galaxy S III (32 GB) is a smart phone designed for use on the Verizon 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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About - Samsung Galaxy S III (32 GB) (Verizon)
The Samsung Galaxy S III (32 GB) is a smart phone designed for use on the Verizon 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 (32 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 32GB of built-in memory, and supports memory cards of up to 64GB.

About - Samsung Galaxy S III (32 GB) (Verizon)

The Samsung Galaxy S III (32 GB) is a smart phone designed for use on the Verizon 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 (32 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 32GB 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 (32 GB) (Verizon)
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	Yes
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 J-Dub

from Columbus, OH

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I love my phone

2/5/2013

Pros

Easy to use

Great volume control

Long Battery Life

My Only Computer

Cons

Slippery Without A Cover

Best Uses

All-in-One

Camera

Computer

Phone

Streaming

Comment:

I was a qwerty user prior to a smart phone. I text now with only one finger...usually using the swiping feature (dragging the finger along the keyboard). That was the toughest thing to change. I have the phone in its second case - a rubber shell. It keeps it from being slippery. The first case - I returned. It replaced the back cover and flipped over like a book cover to preserve the front. It was aggravating to use the camera with it on. I love my phone: clarity in calls, awesome camera, easy use, and it doesn't freeze up - but then again: I don't have games downloaded.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Joe

from New York

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Larger screen than Apple 5

12/18/2012

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

i-pad was favorite, now Samsung; very useful for checking email, texting, calls.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Bill

from Long Island

(22 of 22 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Bogged by battery

11/4/2012

Pros

Display

Features

Performance

Simplicity

Cons

Battery life

Best Uses

Comment:

The phone is very fast compared to my original Droid smart phone. I was looking at the I-Phone 5 but chose this one for the Google network and the ease of syncing everything with my Google accounts. Features and ease of use are amazing, still learning how to use everything. However, I am very disappointed with the battery life. It is no better to me than my Droid X was. I was really hoping that the new phone would last more than one day without having to recharge but it doesn't.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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