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Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: Galaxy Prevail
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- Bottom Line:
- The Samsung Galaxy Prevail marries sophistication with good value to become Boost Mobile's best smartphone.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung Galaxy Prevail (Boost Mobile) price range: $104.90
- Reviewed by: Jessica Dolcourt
- Edited by: Kent German
- Reviewed on: 04/16/2011
The good: The Samsung Galaxy Prevail has an elegant design and a surprisingly decent camera. It's eligible for Boost Mobile's reduced-rate plan.
The bad: Boost Mobile turned off the Prevail's Android 2.2 hot-spot capabilities. Also, call quality could be better.
The bottom line: The Samsung Galaxy Prevail marries sophistication with good value to become Boost Mobile's best smartphone.
User reviews
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GARBAGE! WHERE I DO I BEGIN?
by YANNY-2BABES on July 13, 2011
Pros: IT'S AN ANDROID. LOTS OF COOL APPS TO CHOOSE FROM.
Cons: HARDLY NO MEMORY SPACE.FREEZES UP ALOT.HAVE TO UNLOCK PHONE ALOT.BATTERY GETS HOT QUICKLY.BATTERY LIFE ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE.APPS FREEZES AND CRASHES A WHOLE LOT.
Summary: WHERE DO I BEGIN WITH THIS PHONE.IF A PHONE IS CHEAP,THERES DEFINETLY A REASON WHY.IF U DOWNLOAD ALOT OF APPS AND HAVE NO SPACE(12MB OR LESS),...
Summary: WHERE DO I BEGIN WITH THIS PHONE.IF A PHONE IS CHEAP,THERES DEFINETLY A REASON WHY.IF U DOWNLOAD ALOT OF APPS AND HAVE NO SPACE(12MB OR LESS),U WILL NOT GET TEXTS AND EMAILS UNTIL U FREE UP SPACE.IT WILL SAY TEXTS MESSAGE BOX IS FULL WHEN U HAVE ERASED THEM ALL.NOT ENOUGH OF INTERNAL SPACE ON PHONE SO IF U GET A 16GB MEMORY CARD,MOST APPS WILL NOT GO ON SD CARD,BUT ON PHONE.BATTERY GETS HOT QUICKLY AND I HAVE TO KEEP PHONE HOOKED TO CAR OR HOME CHARGER.MAY NOT RECEIVE TEXTS FOR HOURS OR DAYS.APPS ANG INTERNET FREEEZES A WHOLE LOT.NO SPEEDIAL.IT HAS SO MUCH WRONG I CANT THINK OF THEM ALL.DONT WAASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY.
1 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Do not buy this phone!
by greb2 on May 23, 2011
Pros: Good price for an Android (if it worked).
Cons: Too many to list. See summary.
Summary: Do NOT buy this phone! Don't make the same mistake I did. I understand that for the price, you can't expect the latest and greatest, so I didn'...
Summary: Do NOT buy this phone! Don't make the same mistake I did. I understand that for the price, you can't expect the latest and greatest, so I didn't even try to install any fancy applications. I was simply expecting an elegant phone that would make/receive calls, and allowed me to send/receive emails. This piece of cr** doesn't even do that. I might have had a bad break, and maybe my device was defective. But after I called BoostMobile for support (I bought directly from their website), they refused to give me a refund. Their customer service is terrible (and I've been a customer for years). I repeat, do NOT buy this phone. You've been warned.
1 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Nice Android Phone With Unlimited Everything
by amhouston on September 19, 2011
Pros: Provides typical Android phone performance with the added advantage of the Boost Mobile "Unlimited Everything" plan that will shrink my monthly bill down to $35 per month by next June. Zero dropped phone calls and pleasant sounding voice quality.
Cons: The phone signal indoors is a bit weaker than my prior phone, and the weaker signal seems to increase the rate of battery drain. Battery lasts only 7 or 8 hours per charge until you turn off gps, location services, auto synch, bluetooth, wireless, and th
Summary: I like the Boost Mobile "Unlimited Everything" plan that shrinks my payment down to $35 per month by next June. The plan begins at $50 a month plus $5 in ...
Summary: I like the Boost Mobile "Unlimited Everything" plan that shrinks my payment down to $35 per month by next June. The plan begins at $50 a month plus $5 in State of Texas mandated "fees" . New Boost customers buying an Android phone after October 7, 2011 will begin at $55 per month, and shrink down to $40. If you become a Boost customer before October 7, you get the old, lower rate.
I forgot to mention the camera. It has just a 2 meg sensor, but it has "smart" software that permits dialing the exposure to get it as light or dark as you prefer. Outdoors, in sunlight, the colors are accurate and the photos would make nice 4 x 6 prints. Skin tones are natural and wrinkle free, due to lack of sharpness. Photos lack fine detail, so an 8 x 10 enlargement will not be sharp.. A slide show on a computer screen looks about as good as my $300 Canon camera. There is no flash, so indoor photos require the subject be next to a large sunny window, or under intense lighting. A test video clip looked about as good or bad as a video from the $20 video cameras that drug stores sells.
The Prevail is a typical Android phone, with all of the Android strengths and weaknesses. The Prevail includes the standard Android keyboard and a nice selection of apps. The Prevail has a slightly weaker signal indoors than my prior phone, which increases the drain on the battery. I extended battery life from 7 or 8 hours per charge to 18 hours per charge by using the included app manager to close gps, bluetooth, wireless and 3g. I turn on 3g from time to time to download Gmail and read headlines onGoogle news, then I turn the 3g off. Phone calls and texting works fine with 3g turned off.
The included Google Maps service works well but drains the battery at an amazing rate. About 2 hours of Google Maps drains the battery. It drains the battery so rapidly that even if the phone is attached to a charger, the battery continues to drain toward zero. Likewise, Netlix movies look great on the Prevail screen, but a 2 hour movie drains the battery to zero. Pandora Radio sounds great with good earbuds, but also drains the battery rapidly. I enjoy reading in bed with Pandora playing, but I attach the Prevail to its charger.
The included charger was VERY slow, taking 10 hours per charge. I am now using the charger from my old Sanyo phone, which brings the Prevail from zero to 100% in four hours. If you buy a car charger, buy one that has a "fast charge" mode, or the battery may drain even while the charger is plugged in.
I have had zero dropped calls, even with a weak signal indoors (moving 5 feet sometimes increases signal strength greatly). Voices sound clear and pleasant even on speaker phone. Music sounds amazingly good through high quality earbuds. You can add a 15gb or 32gb card and use the Prevail instead of an IPod. The sound quality is as good or better than an IPod.
I am buying an extra battery and keeping a charger with me at all times. This battery drain problem is typical of most Android phones in 2011. Learn to turn services off and resist Netflix and web videos unless you are plugged into a charger. If you plan to use the Prevail as a GPS device in your car, make sure you have a "fast charge" device in your car that can keep up with the astounding power drain of Google Maps, plus GPS.
Updated on Sep 19, 2011
The fixed focus is designed to provide a sharp photo with a subject that is 3 feet to 10 feet from the camera, which is the zone whre most photos are taken. Details of a building across the street will not be sharp, merely adequate. Outdoor "People" photos are very nice from 5 feet away.0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great phone at an excellent price
by shericlemons on September 14, 2011
Pros: Phone runs essential Android Apps for Web,email, and texts. Great features included with this phone, which are usually only available on much higher priced phones.
Cons: I have the same following views about most phones: I wish it had more built in memory. I wish it could accept a micro SD card with greater than 32 gig capacity. I wish it had a batter which would run longer between recharging.
Summary: A truly wonderful value at the $50.00 Amazon.com Price. A great value at the higher in store retail price as well.
Summary: A truly wonderful value at the $50.00 Amazon.com Price. A great value at the higher in store retail price as well.
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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It's a nice phone when it's not frozen which is often.
by iluvstrats on June 30, 2011
Pros: I'm having a hard time coming up with some pros. It's a nice size.
Cons: The phone does not have enough memory or storage and freezes constantly. I purchased a 16 gb storage minicard but you are not able to copy the apps to the card. Pretty much only music and contacts.
Android is cool because it allows lots of customizatioSummary: Mine started freezing after 1 day and I tried to take it back but Boost's contract says you can only return it if you have less then 30 minutes ...
Summary: Mine started freezing after 1 day and I tried to take it back but Boost's contract says you can only return it if you have less then 30 minutes call time and I had 35. I feel like I've been ripped off and would not recommend Boost or this Phone. I guess you get what you pay for!
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Question about tethering on Prevail
by jesigler on May 23, 2011
Pros: don't know yet--haven't bought it
Cons: don't know yet--haven't bought it
Summary: Hey everyone,
Are you able to tether on your Boost Mobile Samsung Prevail? I want to connect my computer to the internet via the Prevail, but when I call Boost ...Summary: Hey everyone,
Are you able to tether on your Boost Mobile Samsung Prevail? I want to connect my computer to the internet via the Prevail, but when I call Boost they have no idea what I'm talking about.
Can anyone verify that they have in fact done this? If so, how?
Thanks!
jes0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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At least one Cute phone via out their entire Time
by xune7 on April 18, 2011
Pros: Samsung made
Cons: Tiny 3.2 screen
Summary: Better plans with no contract with an ok phone.
Summary: Better plans with no contract with an ok phone.
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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C-Net seems to have gotten some of there facts wrong
by CitCitizen on April 17, 2011
Pros: It is a smart phone
it is Android 2.2Cons: the i1 has a faster processor but will never be updated
has little ram
only 2 mp
the slowest 3g possibleSummary: CNET says this is boosts first smartphone that is wrong this is there third they have a blackberry, the i1 and now the prevail not to mention 3 other phones ...
Summary: CNET says this is boosts first smartphone that is wrong this is there third they have a blackberry, the i1 and now the prevail not to mention 3 other phones with similar features of a smartphone but are not
overall this will be a nice phone but i was vary disappointing in boost i wanted something closer to a os 2.2 or better with more of the i1 specs the i1 has better specs or the same in everything save two areas 2.2 and data speed and while i know why they did not make a better phone they should have made two phones this one and one with twice the specs or had a sprint phone that they would allow to be activated0 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: Galaxy Prevail
- Description: As the first CDMA Android device on Boost Mobile, the Galaxy Prevail is designed to provide an uncompromised Android experience while maintaining the great value with no hidden fees and no contracts required. With Android, consumers can create their own arsenal of fun and productivity by selecting from more than 100,000 applications. With the Prevail in your hand, you'll always be able to find your way around town by using Google's map and navigation apps. The Prevail gives you access to the constantly growing list of available Android apps! For whatever situation you find yourself in, chances are there's an app that can make the experience richer. It's easy to download apps and games with just a stroke of the 3.2-inch touchscreen.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Touch
- Phone Design PDA
- Integrated Components Voice recorder,
GPS receiver,
Digital camera,
Digital player - Width 2.26 in
- Depth 0.47 in
- Height 4.43 in
- Weight 3.8 oz
- Body Color Obsidian black
Cellular
- Technology CDMA2000 1X
- Service Provider Boost Mobile
- Operating System Google Android 2.2
- Input Device(s) Touch sensitive screen
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services SMS,
MMS - Instant Messaging Services Yahoo! Messenger,
AOL Instant Messenger Service (AIM),
Windows Live Messenger (MSN Messenger) - Supported Social Networks and Blogs Twitter,
Facebook - Messaging & Data Features Text messages,
Multimedia messages (MMS),
Instant messages,
E-Mail - Mobile Services Gmail,
Google Play Communications
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth
- Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Call timer,
Conference call,
Speakerphone,
Vibrating alert - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Additional Features Touch screen,
GPS Organizer
- Personal Information Management Calendar,
Calculator,
Reminder,
Alarm clock
Memory
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSDHC - up to 32 GB
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 2 megapixels
- Features Video recording
Navigation System
- GPS Navigation A-GPS receiver
- Navigation Software & Services Google Maps
Display
- Type Color
- Diagonal Size 3.2 in
Battery
- Run Time Details Talk ( CDMA ) - up to 390 min,
Standby ( CDMA ) - up to 216 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter
- Also Included microSDHC - 2 GB
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Samsung
- Address:
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
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