Samsung Intercept Prepaid Android Phone (Virgin Mobile)
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Customer Review
CHEAPEST CONTRACT EVER + VERY GOOD PHONE
First off let me tell you that I switched from an iPhone 4 to this phone! Why would I do such a thing? Well, because I am sick and tired of paying so much for a phone contract. ATT charged me $40 for 450min, $25 for 2gb of web, $20 for unlimited texting= $85. But somehow that number always ends up over $100 because of bunch of taxes and fees (and I don't go over my minutes ever). Let's see, VM charges me $25+$2tax for 300 minutes, unlimited web+text. Well, I need unlimited web, because I use pandora radio all day long, so the 2gb limit on ATT wasn't cutting it for me. So I am saving over $80 a month, meaning this phone pays it self off in 3 months. That is the contract part. So, this is the number 1 reason you should buy this phone, FOR SAVING MONEY!!! $80 of savings per month X 24 months (which is the contract you would sign with any carrier out there) is $1820. I don't care how rich you are, I am sure you can use an extra $2K.Now let me review the phone. To all you...
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Not cutting edge, but the BEST VALUE you will find.
This phone is a solidly performing Android 2.1 phone. It is comparable to the first generation mainstream Android Phones, such as the Motorola Droid, HTC Nexus One, and others. It does not perform as well as the cutting edge Android 2.2 phones like the Droid X, Droid 2, Samsung Galaxy, etcetera.The key to this phone is that you get all the features that you really need for $250 upfront, $25 a month, and no contract. Assuming you use this phone for more than about 8 months, you will save a ton of money over a contract phone. At $25 for unlimited data, unlimited text, and 300 minutes of voice you will save about $75 a month for every month that you use this phone instead of a contract phone.I strongly recommend this phone, or any of Virgin Mobile's others that are on their Beyond Talk or Broadband Unlimited plans. Check out the details of their plan on their website.---- update May 6th, 2011 -------We received the update to Android...
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Product Description
Virgin Mobile Samsung Intercept VMM910SMKIT18L Top to learn more
Experience the power of Android and the convenience of a prepaid phone plan with the Samsung Intercept. Behind this great 3.2" touchscreen is a great slide-out full QWERTY keyboard giving you four rows of letters, numbers and shortcut keys--pretty handy for texting or IMing. Just as convenient is the threaded messaging feature that makes it easy to follow conversations. The high-end processor (800 MHz) means higher-quality graphics and faster performance. The Intercept has 256MB internal memory available and is expandable via SD cards.
Apps aren't the only thing you can enjoy in the thousands. The Intercept comes with a built-in music player so you can groove to thousands of songs on the go. You can also snap thousands of stunning images with the 3.2-megapixel camera. There’s video recording too.
 Featuring a 3.2" WQVGA touchscreen and full slide-out QWERTY keyboard. View larger |
Right out of the box, the Intercept comes loaded with cool social apps that let you post your status as you walk out of the store. Snap a shot while you’re at it and share it right away with all your buddies with one-touch picture posting. Keep up with your coworkers too--check work email or review business documents with the file viewer.
Android Operating System
The Samsung Intercept is powered by the Android operating system (2.1) with deep integration of Google services and access to thousands of apps to customize your phone via the Android Market. Your phone's Google Apps, such as Gmail, Calendar and Contacts, give you access to the same personal information (e-mail, events, and contacts) that you add, view, and edit on your computer using Gmail or Calendar. Synchronize the Google Apps you want to keep information up-to-date.
Android Market
Want apps? You got ‘em. Not by the dozens, but by the thousands. Thousands of apps are available at Android Market--everything from time-mode games and critical business tools to entertainment apps and real-time news widgets. More are added every day.
Vital Statistics
The Samsung Intercept weighs 4.9 ounces and measures 4.43 x 2.19 x 0.59 inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6.4 hours of talk time, and up to 254 hours of standby time. It runs on Sprint's 3G 800/1900 CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A frequencies.
What's in the BoxSamsung Intercept smartphone, li-ion battery, charger, 2 GB microSD memory card, quick start guide.
Virgin Mobile Prepaid Pricing
With Virgin Mobile, you can pay only for the calling time you use. You can choose a monthly Beyond Talk plan with unlimited data and messaging and just the right amount of talk minutes for your needs.
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Virgin Mobile customers have access to the Sprint Nationwide Network, reaching more than 278 million people across the United States (see a map of Virgin Mobile's coverage area).
Key Features
- 3.2-inch WQVGA touchscreen for clear images and easy touch access
- Slide-out QWERTY keyboard for a tactile typing experience
- Android 2.1 operating system with over-the-air upgrade capability for future OS releases
- 3.2-megapixel camera
- 2 GB microSD card with support for optional cards up to 32 GB
- 256 MB internal memory
- 800 MHz processor for efficient multitasking
- Bluetooth for hands-free calling with connected wireless headsets
- Voice Search to find nearby locations or web content just by speaking
- WiFi connectivity for sending emails, browsing the web, or checking for status updates
- Virgin Mobile Live streams music 24/7 from past and present Virgin Mobile Festival artists
- Tools: Calendar, Calculator, Flashlight, Alarm Clock, World Clock, Stop Watch & Timer
- Google mobile services including Google Search, Google Maps, Google Talk, Gmail, YouTube, and syncing with Google Calendar
- Rich email client supports MS Exchange, Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Windows Live Hotmail, POP3/IMAP
- Outlook syncing capability to synchronize business mail, contacts, and calendars automatically
- Sprint's 3G network lets you enjoy faster web surfing, downloads, messaging, and more on your phone
- Opera Mini mobile web browser for surfing the web
Also Available for this Android Device
 | Amazon Appstore for Android |  | Kindle |  | Amazon MP3 |
 | IMDB |  | Audible |  | Amazon Mobile |
Awesome if you can get it going!
I hate to spend money. I've been using the same old Nokia with T-Mobile TOGO for several years ($.10/minute). So when I saw that Virgin Mobile was offering a smartphone for $25/month I thought it was too good to be true. Researching various other websites I saw that the biggest drawback to Virgin Mobile was bad customer service. When the price of the Samsung Intercept dropped from $250 to $175 on the Virgin Mobile website I figured that was a price I was willing to gamble with.PURCHASE: I ordered the phone on Dec 14 and due to snow in the area it didn't arrive until Dec 18 (can't complain about free fedex). I was able to activate it (mostly) that night using the internet (note that it says you have to charge the phone for 2hrs minimum before use) and was soon downloading freeware to fill up my multiple screens. To activate the phone I decided to bypass the credit card option (I had read multiple accounts of "accidental" double-billing) and chose to use 'fill-up' cards that...
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