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Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: 5400268
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- Bolstered by a brilliant display and strong hardware specs, the Samsung Focus S is arguably the best Windows Phone ever released.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung Focus S (AT&T) price range: $0.99 - $589.99
- Reviewed by: Jessica Dolcourt
- Reviewed on: 11/30/2011
- Released on: 11/05/2011
The good: The Samsung Focus S has a gorgeous, large touch screen; a good 8-megapixel camera; a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera; and HSPA+ speeds.
The bad: Thin and less than 4 ounces in weight, the phone lacks durability.
The bottom line: Bolstered by a brilliant display and strong hardware specs, the Samsung Focus S is arguably the best Windows Phone ever released.
User reviews
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Wow! On this phone WP7 soars.
by Liftline on December 3, 2011
Pros: WP7 is now simply the best mobile OS, and this phone shows why. Smooth, intuitive user interface; great camera; brilliant, sharp display; reliable connectivity. Really works the way a mobile device should. The apps work very well and look terrific.
Cons: Yep,backplane seems a little fragile. Get a good protector. Not as many apps as iOS, of course, but its getting there. I cant understand why more people aren't switching to WP7 from the overpriced, over-rated iPhones...but that's a marketing issue.
Summary: I had the original Focus, and loved it. This is a nice step up from an already excellent smartphone. Windows Phone 7 is really the best mobile OS available -- ...
Summary: I had the original Focus, and loved it. This is a nice step up from an already excellent smartphone. Windows Phone 7 is really the best mobile OS available -- by far. Even Apple fanbois and girlz should give this a try.
4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This is an awesome phone!! but I got an HTC Titan
by FBENDOTTI on December 1, 2011
Pros: Great OS, Fast, Finally a front facing camera. Tango works great!
Great Display!!Zune Pass. Unlimited Music for ten dollars a month!! No more Itunes :)Cons: Coulde be better built, (Plastic back seems flimsy)
Could use some more apps. Words with Friends and some banking apps I miss from my Iphone. I also miss the memory card uograde that my old focus had.Summary: I preiously owned an Iphone 3GS, and the Iphone 4 or 4S, did not seen to be a significant improvement. I also owned an HTC EVO, and although it was ...
Summary: I preiously owned an Iphone 3GS, and the Iphone 4 or 4S, did not seen to be a significant improvement. I also owned an HTC EVO, and although it was customizable, it was to buggy. My very last phone a first generation Samsung Focus without the Mango upgrade. Unforunately, I accidentally smashed the screen and had to replace it. Otherwise, I would still be using it because it was great. I ended up getting an HTC Titan just because it seemed to be built better. The overall experience was very similar to the Focus S that I tested.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great phone! Needs a little more support...
by SethusMaximus13 on November 30, 2011
Pros: -Beautiful Design
-Very Thin and Lightweight, but doesn't feel cheap
-Great screen with Vibrant Color
-Impressive Performance; Slower CPU yet it outperforms Galaxy SII
-Best Word & Excel Editing of ANY Mobile Devices out there (including all tablets)Cons: -Windows Marketplace still missing some standard Apps
-ONLY IN LOW LIGHT SITUATIONS - Camera Performance is not great (either flash creates awkwardly bright photos or no flash creates grainy photos); Not a hardware problem, same camera as Galaxy SIISummary: In my opinion, the Focus S is the best Mango phone out there. The power, aesthetics and just overall design of the Focus S really make WP7.5 an incredible ...
Summary: In my opinion, the Focus S is the best Mango phone out there. The power, aesthetics and just overall design of the Focus S really make WP7.5 an incredible experience for anyone who enjoys social networking, entertainment, and functionality.
I highly recommend this phone to anyone who wants the experience of a premium phone combined with a new and unique interface that truly makes iOS and Android feel clunky and dated.
Android 4.0/Ice Cream Sandwich could be a delicious alternative to Mango that only time will tell, but as of right now, I can say without a doubt that Mango is the most pleasing mobile OS out there.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great successor to the original!
by Titan427m on December 22, 2011
Pros: Light weight
Slim
Large Screen
Beautiful display (colors and contrast)
4G
Smooth and responsive interface
Camera quality
Battery life
Call quality
Front-facing cameraCons: The only thing, which is only a con when compared to the predecessor: The speaker isn't as loud or as clear as the one equipped on the original Focus.
Summary: Light weight "cheap" design: Lets use a little common sense. The lighter your cell phone is, the fewer the pounds per square inch will be when it is dropped. This ...
Summary: Light weight "cheap" design: Lets use a little common sense. The lighter your cell phone is, the fewer the pounds per square inch will be when it is dropped. This is why the original focus could be dropped time and time again without causing one to have a heart attack every time. Such is even more true with this even lighter design. So, to say that this design is "cheap" or "lacks durability" is a nonsensical. Durability is proven through longevity. Last time I check, the device, which has been hailed as having a "quality" and "durable" design, was unable to survive even the most minor of drops - lest you equip it with a gaudy chunk of rubber and plastic, essentially making it into an expensive doorstop.
This phone is well-made and, so far, has been able to survive numerous drops and bumps - without any kind of case or screen protector.
Besides that, the device is incredibly fast. the interface is smooth and quick. The animations are fluid and round out the OS very well. And the screen is beautiful! the blue tint that everyone talks about is negligible. The colors are rich and vivid and the overall screen size is about perfect (imo).1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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It's really that good
by aic3x on November 30, 2011
Pros: Sleek design
Smooth Mango Windows Phone 7.5 OS
Brilliant display
Zune music service (lots of downloadable and streaming content available)Cons: No expandable memory. I miss my 32 GB from my original Focus.
Flimsy battery cover (functional, but detracts from what appears to be a well designed phone).Summary: We have other mobile devices that we use for app development and this phone / OS is a much more attractive platform IMO than any the other mobile device options.
It'...Summary: We have other mobile devices that we use for app development and this phone / OS is a much more attractive platform IMO than any the other mobile device options.
It's a great device I just wish Microsoft would come up with some better advertising to speak to the masses about what's available from their current mobile offering.1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great phone. Very fast, clean and intuitive.
by yelshimy on February 24, 2012
Pros: fast processor
high resolution
good camera
amazing software
fits easily into your pocket.Cons: too thin, feels fragile.
Summary: I would highly recommend this phone. It is the best Windows Phone yet.
Summary: I would highly recommend this phone. It is the best Windows Phone yet.
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Great overall phone.
by qloomm on February 15, 2012
Pros: Ease of use
WP7 is superior
Very responsive
Battery life is decent
Overall experience with WP7 is excellantCons: Feel are a bit on flimsy side (Case will correct that)
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Awesome Phone!
by fullbore4321 on February 9, 2012
Pros: Forget what is being said about being fragile, phone takes a beating. Fast and smooth, makes the droids and iphones really feel dated. Lack of apps? who really has 500,000 loaded on there phone. It the best phone I have used
Cons: the camera button does get pushed by accident at times
Summary: The best phone out there.
Summary: The best phone out there.
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Windows phone rocks
by jcgreaves on December 13, 2011
Pros: Beautiful Screen, LONG battery life, crystal clear call quality
Cons: Very light
Summary: This phone makes me smile every time I use it. The Windows Phone OS is beautifully designed and totally intuitive. It is the only mobile OS that enhances the experience ...
Summary: This phone makes me smile every time I use it. The Windows Phone OS is beautifully designed and totally intuitive. It is the only mobile OS that enhances the experience and usability of the phone, rather than being an obstacle.
I used to hate touch screen keyboards, but this is the best I have used by far, and I am not really missing my Blackberry keyboard anymore. The screen itself is big and bright, with amazing contrast. The camera is very good, and having the dedicated camera button actually makes it useful as a point-and-shoot.
I was initially torn between the Focus S and the Titan, because I prefer the heavier duty aluminum build of the Titan. But the Titan's call quality sounded muffled and border-line unintelligible, while the Focus S is crystal clear. I use the phone for business calls, so this was the deciding factor for me.
Also, while the tech reviewers always criticize Windows Phone for the supposed dearth of apps, I find the selection to be very good. All of the important stuff is there, and a lot of it is baked right into the OS, and works better than the dedicated apps, right out of the box. -
Great phone, but the HTC Titan (also WP7) is superior
by nakdog on December 4, 2011
Pros: Great virtual button layout.
Beautiful super AMOLED plus screen
Very fast and responsiveCons: Screen flickers too much. Too flimsy
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: 5400268
- Bottom Line: Bolstered by a brilliant display and strong hardware specs, the Samsung Focus S is arguably the best Windows Phone ever released.
General
- Product Type Smartphone
- Phone Design PDA
- Width 2.63 in
- Depth 0.33 in
- Height 4.96 in
- Weight 3.9 oz
Cellular
- Technology GSM / 3G
- Band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband) / 3G 850/1900/2100 (Tri-band)
- Service Provider AT&T
- Operating System Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango OS
Messaging & Internet
- Messaging & Data Features Text messages,
Multimedia messages (MMS),
Instant messages,
E-Mail,
HTML Browser
Communications
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth 2.1
Display
- Diagonal Size 4.3 in
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Battery,
USB cable,
Hands-free 3.5 mm stereo headset,
desktop charger
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Samsung
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105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
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