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Review: Samsung Instinct S30

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Apps

The S30 has some links to Sprint's download store. Stuff such as ringtones and wallpapers, etc. All of it is found via the Web browser, and the Sprint Shopping Portal just doesn't work all that well with the S30. You have to constantly zoom in close enough to use each successive screen you access to activate any of the links. There's also access to some games/apps in the Games/Apps folder. There are a number of pre-loaded demos that appear to work with the S30 with no problem. (The original Instinct had some Java app compatibility issues). I tested the demo apps, and they worked well enough for the most part.

Bluetooth

The Instinct supports a number of profiles, including stereo Bluetooth. We paired standard and stereo headsets with it easily. Sound quality of phone calls was not good at all. I have to assume this goes hand-in-hand with the S30's overall poor call quality. Music was much better.

Clock

If you need to check the time, just hit the unlock button briefly. Pressing it will show you the time in a nice large digital readout, as well as show you a quick glance of any missed call or message alerts.

GPS

The S30 also has Sprint's GPS and navigation services on board. The worked with no problems. The S30 found GPS satellite signals quickly enough, and the turn-by-turn directions were accurate.

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Samsung Instinct S30

3.2" display 240 x 432 pixels
1,000 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

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