Samsung Behold 2 II T939 Unlocked Android Phone with 5MP Camera, Touchscreen, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth – Unlocked Phone – US Warranty – Brown
- This unlocked cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported. It will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint
- Android-powered, 3G-enabled smartphone with full touchscreen display and intuitive Samsung TouchWiz interface
- GPS for navigation and location-based services via Google Maps
- Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g); 5-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD memory expansion to 16 GB
- Up to 6 hours of talk time, up to 400 hours (16.7 days) of standby time; access to personal and corporate email
Samsung Behold II T939 Smartphone with Wi-Fi & GPS: Looking for a mobile as tech-savvy as you are? The Behold II is the latest Android phone with corporate email synchronization, Wi-Fi, and visual voicemail. It’s fully integrated with Google applications so you can check Gmail, automatically add an event to your calendar, and find directions with Google Maps. The Behold II also features a 3.2” AMOLED screen so you can view your graphics, photos and YouTube videos in clarity.
List Price: $ 199.99
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T-Mobile G2 with Google Android Phone (T-Mobile)
- Blazing fast 3G/4G-enabled, Android 2.2-powered smartphone with 3.7-inch touchscreen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard
- Compatible with T-Mobile’s growing HSPA+ 4G network–up to 3 times faster than standard 3G networks
- 5-megapixel camera; 720p HD video capture; 4 GB memory plus 8 GB included microSD card; Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking; Bluetooth stereo music; personal and corporate e-mail
- Up to 6.5 hours of talk time, up to 420 hours (17.5 days) of standby time; released in September, 2010
- What’s in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 8 GB microSD memory card, stereo headset, USB cable, quick start guide, user manual
You want it, you got it. Introducing the next generation smartphone, the G2 by HTC. The wait is over. With a powerhouse processor built for T-Mobile’s fastest network, everything from launching apps to downloading video hits top speed. Just say the word. With Google Voice Actions, you can send a text, an email or a note to self, listen to music, make a call, go to a website, get to an address or scour the internet with a few magic words. Unlock the keys. Text abbreviations are so not
List Price: $ 599.99
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BEST PHONE IVE EVER HAD. HANDS DOWN!!!,
ok so i was skeptical about this phone being another big flop by samsung but it actually proved me wrong, right off the bat the phone is very fun, the internet is fast, the camera is almost digital camera status! everything about this phone is so high tech i love it!!!!
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|Beware,
This phone sucks!!!! After a month i had to get a new phone because this one freezes and the cheesy home screen makes the phone looks like a toy for preschool. Don’t waste your money buying this piece of garbage
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|Limted Android Platform,
The people I bought it from had everything in the package as it stated including the Sim card so it was a new unit. The unit itself has a limited Android as it is 1.5 and needs a upgrade. The phone itself is nice enough as it does not have a option of downloading Apps as only you can get those compatible for this phone unless your on the Android Market to get them. My brother has a Lg phone and his phone has alot more options than this phone. The call quality however is good and the web has 3g speed which is ok. If I known this I would have spent a little more for those type options with a better Android version but I will keep this one for now as I am not totally happy with this unit. The 5.0 mp phone is really nice and that is the best feature of the phone. I have a couple of Samsung Products is the reason I bought the phone but wish it was not so limited and Android Market oriented as I would have like to have the capability of downloading apps to the phone from the computer.If your new too Androids its ok
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|Feeling the Android/HTC Love (aka: iPhone who?),
This is my first smartphone. I’m not typically a laggard, but I’ve been waiting for the PERFECT phone. Is this it? No. I give it 4 stars out of 5, but the reasons for the demerit are minor and are not unique to this phone. It’s the most perfect phone (for me) out there. I’ve played with iPhones (3g, 3gS, 4), and other Google phones (G1, Nexus One, Galaxy S, Droid X), and this phone is what I’ve been waiting for.
I’ve had it for almost a week now and no regrets.
Pros:
- Android is just #$%&@! incredible. It’s so intuitive. I had facebook and gmail up and running within seconds of turning the phone on for the first time.
- The build quality is great. The phone has a really solid feel (especially compared to Galaxy S and VZ Droid X).
- Fast, fast, fast. Web, messaging, apps, downloads, uploads… Just fast. I was worried about the 800 mhz processor, especially with 1 Ghz and dual core’s coming out over the next few months, but I can’t imagine seeing a noticeable benefit. Also, the HSPA+ (up to 15 mbps) is huge.
- Keyboard is top notch.
- Swype is even better. How did we ever live without this app?
- Navigation makes my Navigon 2090 unnecessary.
- Camera photo quality is better than my Olympus 850SW, not as good as my Nikon D40.
- The touch screen is highly responsive and very sharp and crisp. I like it better than the iPhone 4.
- T-mobile just released an update to allow wi-fi calling, tethering and mobile hotspots from the G2.
- Unlimited data at no extra cost (also unlike iPhone, unless your grandfathered in)
Neutral:
- Battery life. I can’t tell if it’s because I can’t stop using the phone, or if the battery life isn’t as good as I would expect. I charge it over night, and I’m down to 10-15% by bed time.
- Screen hinge. If you hold the phone screen-side down, it will slide open. I was pretty worried about this before buying the phone, but who walks around holding their phone upside-down anyway? This is not an issue that impedes usage, but more of a PR problem. Still, it shouldn’t happen.
Cons:
- The speaker phone isn’t loud enough.
- The ringer isn’t loud enough either.
- Why does wi-fi calling still use up my minutes? I know the answer is $$$, but come on T-mobile!
- Only 2 GB internal storage. It comes with an 8 GB micro SD, but I’ll still eventually get the biggest possible. 10 isn’t enough.
Conclusion:
If you can live with the neutrals and cons, then get this phone. Stick it to Apple and AT&T. Android, tethering and HSPA+ should be reasons enough.
*****
Update (11/20/10):
It’s been about 1.5 months since I got it, and I have to up my rating from 4 stars to 5. I love this phone. Google voice actions are just…wow. See for yourself:
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I’ve learned to stretch my battery by managing apps. I stop running apps after I’m done using them instead of letting them stay running in the background. It’s the price we pay for multi-tasking capability, but it’s very easy to do and becomes a good habit. Now by bed time, I usually have about 30-40% remaining.
The ring-tone and alerts are louder than I first thought. It must be the default ring-tone that sounds a bit muffled, so just experiment with them.
What’s the coolest thing about the G2? Probably the interesting shade of red that comes over the faces of my friends and co-workers who have iPhone 4′s when I show them what this baby can do.
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|As good as it possibly gets,
I’ve spent hours testing and playing with various smartphones, and my conclusion was that the T-mobile G2 was simply the best. My previous phone was a pretty basic Motorola, and after trying the G2, iPhone4, Evo 4G, Samsung Vibrant and the Droid 2, I decided that the G2 is the best choice out of them all if I were to move up to a smartphone and there’s only one phrase to describe why:
User Friendliness.
The Android OS on this phone is as basic as it gets, meaning there’s no other software that clutters your interface and slows down your phone. This latest version of Android known as Froyo (or version 2.2) allows the OS to be compatible with almost all of the latest apps on the market meaning there’s little worry about compatibility. The buttons and touchscreen are all very responsive, and there is virtually no delay in opening programs/app or browsing the phone. The charger plug is mini-usb, which means it’s compatible with many chargers by other manufacturers and that saved me money because I didn’t need to buy a new in-car charger. Battery life is also superb, and that’s a big deal for me because I hate to worry about my phones running out of juice if I’m in an emergency. I usually last the entire day without needing a charge even with heavy usage.
The best part is that the phone’s OS syncs with your gmail/google and Facebook accounts and this makes SET UP A BREEZE. I personally hate to change phones because I always spend hours setting up the device, adding photos of my friends and their emails into my contact list. On startup I had the phone sync with my gmail account and Facebook account, and once I copied my contacts from the SIM card, the phone started to add photos of my contacts from Facebook, and it also added their emails from my email account and consolidated all that into my contact list. It was so easy that I was blown away.
There are many other aspects of the phone that I think make it great, such as the solid build quality and the convenience of a very well designed qwerty keyboard (it has great spacing so it still felt comfortable for my large hand and fingers). A quality qwerty keyboard like this is exactly what I’ve been looking for in a smartphone that also has a touchscreen. The aluminum pieces and the soft touch plastics certainly give it a premium feel. T-mobile’s service is also fantastic, as I basically entered the store, and exited with my new phone in less than 20 minutes. By the time I got home I was also able to use T-mobile’s internet network known as HSPA, which was VERY FAST in the LA area. I’m not sure if it’s as fast as 4G like T-mobile claimed, but it was definitely faster than any 3G phone I’ve tried. There were barely any delays when watching Youtube videos and browsing the the web was a snap. The only downside is that the HSPA service is still developing, and it just doesn’t reach some suburban areas like my house. It’s not a big deal because I have WiFi in the house so I don’t really need HSPA at home.
In my opinion a phone should be all about convenience and user friendliness, and this phone definitely delivers in these two categories. This is the most versatile I’ve ever used and I have good feeling I will be using this phone for quite a long time.
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|First foray into Android,
Had this phone for a week now, got it at T-Mobile with new service. Stepping up from a Nokia N-Series there certainly is a learning curve but I wouldn’t go back now. I’ll start by going over some device specific stuff as that’s what review readers are probably most interested in, then I’ll comment on Android 2.2 and a quick bit about my experience with T-Mobile.
The ability of this device as an app machine is phenomenal, strictly as a phone its not so good as the Nokia or any other phone I’ve had. The speaker is terrible, speaker phone functionality is a joke, its underpowered and crackly at its higher volume. The screen is a good size, not the portable theater size of some others but I’m happy with it. There is a quality feeling to it and it is certainly quite heavy, but I think thats a good thing. There is an aluminum plate on the back which gives it an industrial feel. This is my first qwerty phone so I have no frame of reference but I will say I’m getting faster at it all the time and like it better than the screen based keyboards as it frees up screen space for content. The hinge opening style of the keyboard is cool, time will tell if it is more or less durable than a slider. I find the real estate taken by the little trackpad on the bottom of the face could have been better spent on a larger screen. As for the 4g capability I don’t live in an area with such coverage but looking forward to checking it out and I like having the capability. I don’t like the camera/flash as much as my old N-82 but it’s descent and certainly processes the pictures much faster. Battery life is good considering the processing power of this thing. With normal use, some browser use, some tinkering and game play, it will last two days. If I glue myself to the thing all day it needs a charge after one day but thats not bad. My wife got the Vibrant and it lasts half as long given the same use, to be fair her screen is better but I like this phone much better over all.
As for Android 2.2, bit of a learning curve but it gets more intuitive with time. It’s quite fast. One downer for me is that it seems like because of the availability of aftermarket apps, some of the core features of the system are not very feature rich. For instance the messaging app ensures you’ll look elsewhere, its as basic as they come. The browser is fast but very bare bones. Those are minor gripes as of course there are a bazillion apps to replace what you don’t like. I’ve also found that in order to change certain settings I have to look into forums to figure things out because Google doesn’t have enough in house resources to help you understand all the settings. The navigation feature rocks, very intuitive with voice input and voice prompts, I was grinning ear to ear the first time I used it, better than my Garmin in many ways. I’m just scratching the surface with Android and I’m having fun so far.
As for T-Mobile, all is okay so far. I’ve been with Verizon, then AT&T over the years. The store and call center folks have been very friendly and helpful. The availability of a non-contract plan which is significantly cheaper is great. Service is certainly cheaper and allowed me to get more phone and more service for my money as we both have unlimited internet now. The big downer here is the cell coverage. I work in the field service sector and I lack coverage in several buildings around town that I always had service in before with AT&T. As for data connectivity its even worse, the phone loses its connection within ten feet inside most buildings. Honestly I can live with it, just a bit disappointed.
I’m not sure who to blame but I do get frustrated when I can’t delete preloaded apps that I don’t want just because “the man” wants them there for good. Hoping the good hacker folks out there will find a way to permanently root this thing or some such solution to ease my control freak issues here.
I checked out a lot of phones before I picked this one and I would still pick this one in retrospect, I give it four stars really for the significant fail of the speaker, it really is awful. Otherwise great phone with great capabilities.
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