Epinions Recent Reviews for Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: AND ON THE 8TH DAY, GOD CREATED THE SCH-8500

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:13:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author corytee - This phone has stood the test of time. For 8 years, this piece of modern technology has kept me connected with the world via voice and net. Not once have I had to change the battery or have to have it serviced. As my family and friends have casually...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: HELLO! ITS FOR YOU

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 22:10:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Ericstake - Im a fan of cell phones and I think that the way technology is going these days hardly anyone will be without one in the future. The benefits of having a cell phone can range from emergencies and just for convenience. Just about any one of any age can...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Simply put--Greatest simple phone ever made

Sat, 5 Feb 2005 20:00:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author homes79 - For those into epic video games and Spielberg esqe picture imaging, this phone is NOT for you. For those who want a lightweight, sleekly designed EXTREMELY durable gadget that gives you the best battery life, this puppy does the job better than any...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Awesome product

Thu, 5 Aug 2004 03:49:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author concino - I am using this phone with its original standard Li-Ion battery for more than 4 years now and It still is working great. I have better reception than many people in my company. This phone is even working inside of a Data...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Super reliable workhorse

Sat, 29 Mar 2003 23:15:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author woobieman29 - Let me preface this review by stating that I have owned several different phones in my life, and have at one time or another owned most of the major brands. That being said, the Samsung SCH-8500 is the best phone that I have ever owned.

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Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Stronger Startac?

Tue, 4 Mar 2003 19:27:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matt80227 -

I bought my Samsung 8500 phone in a department store sale (they were ditching cell phones) and I had lusted after this phone for some time. I finally caved and paid my $100 or so dollars for the phone, I was told that with rebates and through some...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Good phone, Bad Sprint Cons, and Cons / Pros

Mon, 23 Dec 2002 04:55:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author x97schinkel - Phon Cons:

I want to put the cons first because I had some trouble with my phone and had to have it replaced. Thank goodness it was only 9 months old and under warrenty. The phone acted fine for 6 months but then after, it would shut off on...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: It's my baby!

Wed, 24 Jul 2002 14:47:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lizzamay - Well, actually it's my pet. My computer is my baby.

I got my Sprint PCS Samsung SCH-8500 at Circuit City on a whim. I'd never had a cell phone before, and I decided I needed one right at that moment.

I took it home and...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: A good value for the money!!

Mon, 1 Jul 2002 15:42:08 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gmcnamee01 - This phone is very versatile!! If you find yourself in need of a reliable cell phone that also reminds you of important appointments, then look no further. I have owned this phone for approximately two years now and it has come in useful for me on both...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Nice Size, Misses the Boat

Tue, 11 Jun 2002 18:47:35 GMT
rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tempus_fugit - The Samsung SCH-8500 arguably has one of the better form factors for personal cell phone use on-the-go. It's closed face design is good for those 'not-so-graceful' moments we may all have when the phone happens to inadvertantly jump out of our...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Improving on the original

Mon, 8 Apr 2002 01:36:09 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author marcus1701 - I currently have the older SCH-8500, and my sister has the newer one. I wanted to compare the two to see the difference. Looking at them from an aesthetic point of view I like the idea of the silver trimmings but when comparing it to the older model it...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Not Quite Perfect...But Close

Mon, 1 Apr 2002 01:56:38 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cl99rb86 - I purchased my Samsung SCH-8500 phone through RadioShack in October 2001. I am a long-time Sprint PCS customer and bought the phone to replace my aging Qualcomm QCP-2760. The RadioShack sales associate recommended the phone, calling it a "best seller."...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Pick up this phone

Thu, 31 Jan 2002 19:39:41 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author akd6901 - After several years of carrying a pager and a larger cell phone, I decided it was time for something that would function as both, and was small enough to carry in my pocket. In my search, I came across the Samsung, which had just been available for a few...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: RING..... RING......

Sat, 8 Dec 2001 20:46:24 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nautica - WELL I JUST RECENTLY SWTICHED MY PHONE AND I HAD ORIGNALLY A SPRINT PCS LG TYPE AND IT WAS A GOOD PHONE BUT MY CALLS WOULD ALWAYS DISCONNECT SO I HAD TO SWTICH PHONES AND I GOT THIS TYPE.... I LOVE IT.... ITS WAY BETTER THEN THE OTHER ONE AND ITS...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Workhorse of the Mobile World

Thu, 1 Nov 2001 15:07:35 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author aylasaur - To start, here's the specifications of my service and area. The quality of mobile service from the same company can vary widely from area to area, so unless you're from my vicinity, you may want to get a second opinion from someone local to you.
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Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Samsung: Do they use cell phones themselves?

Mon, 22 Oct 2001 14:43:13 GMT
rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author beelzebubba - As an interlude, don't be dismayed by some good reviews. Features such as voicemail being your "virtual answering machine"....well, to say the least, that's not an exciting feature. I would expect voicemail capability on a phone, and it's primarily a...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: What's up with low, medium, high?!

Tue, 25 Sep 2001 02:27:07 GMT
rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bmills313 - I have owned this phone for about 8 months and it is my 3rd Sprint phone, and 6th overall, so I have a good basis from which to base my opinions and review. No, I am not bitter, slanderous or trying to slam this phone, I just think I have some good...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Best thing to happen to phones since Phone Sex!!

Mon, 17 Sep 2001 12:01:54 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author funkedup - I got this phone as a birthday present in the beginning of the summer from my girlfriend. I think it might of been a way for her to see where I was at all times. Well, if that is the case, at least I got a great cell phone out of it. The Samsung...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Good phone, Bad Sprint Cons, and Cons / Pros

Sat, 8 Sep 2001 01:50:46 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author x97schinkel - Service/Quality Cons:

I want to put the cons first because I had some trouble with my phone and had to have it replaced. Thank goodness it was only 9 months old and under warranty. The phone acted fine for 6 months but then after, it would...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Samsung's Little Phone....

Tue, 4 Sep 2001 11:40:42 GMT
rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author altimuh - Well in the war against motorolla and nokia, (let's just say I wish Nokia made a Sprint compatable phone), Samsung has tried to make a StarTac phone out of the SCH-8500

The phone features alarms, different ringers (for different types of calls...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Samsung Cellphone SCH8500

Thu, 23 Aug 2001 14:11:07 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author netspacer - Samsung describes the SCH 8500 as "A basic wireless phone with style. Ideal for people on the go."

That description should be sufficient to tell us what to expect from the phone. It defines the personality of the phone and its user. I would...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Samsung steps up

Thu, 23 Aug 2001 02:08:19 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author willaby - I decided to upgrade my 3yr old Sanyo SCP3000 for the Samsung 8500 mostly to get Sprint wireless access but also for it's other nice features. I read the reviews on epinions prior to purchase which swayed me from the Motorola.

What I like...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Samsung SCH-8500: The Phone of My Dreams

Tue, 14 Aug 2001 19:40:27 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Slusy - After a year and a half of faithful service, I decided to retire my trusty Qualcomm phone. It worked fine, but it was somewhat bulky, and lacking in the features department. I was in the market for a new phone, something small enough to peacefully...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Sprint and Samsung

Sun, 29 Jul 2001 06:05:37 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author irinette - I bought my 8500 phone 2 weeks ago, and used it extensively ever since. Here are the things I don't like about my phone:

- heats up very fast after few minutes of conversation

- calls tend to fade a lot and drop

- when calling from...

Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone: Best cell phone I've ever had.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001 19:39:27 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author inland - Over the past 10 years I've owned six different cell phones and the 8500 has got to be the best I've ever had.

It's filled with user friendly features, an easy to read display (although it's a little on the small side). The voice activation with the...