Samsung Instinct HD Review

Highlights
Touchscreen Phone with Full Haptic Feedback
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Supports Streaming Stereo
5 Megapixel Camera Takes Beautiful Pictures
Built-in MP3 Player and FM Radio
Text, Picture, Video and Instant Messaging Capable

What's In The Box With The Phone
Additional Items Included - Battery, Wall Charger, USB cable, stereo earphones, 1 GB microSD card (installed), microSD adapter

Advanced Features
Digital Camera - Yes, 5 Megapixels (1280 x 960 Pixels Max Resolution), 4x Digital Zoom, Auto-Focus, Self-Timer
MP3 Player – Yes
FM Radio - Yes
Bluetooth Wireless Technology - v2.0, Headset, Handsfree, AVRCP, HFP, PBAP, HSP, GOEP, DUN, OBEX, SDAP, SPP, FTP, OPP, A2DP Profiles Supported
Video Capture / Camcorder - 15 Frames Per Second, HD Resolution (1280 x 720 Pixel Resolution Max), Landscape View
Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) - Yes, Stream Stereo Music To and From Compatible (A2DP) Bluetooth Devices
Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem - No
PC Synchronization - Yes
Infrared Port - No
Voice-driven Menus - Yes

Messaging Features
Mobile Web Browsing - xHTML, HTML, TCP/IP, WAP 2.0, OMA Browser
Multimedia Messaging - Send and Receive Messages
Text Messaging (SMS) - Send and Receive Messages
Instant Messenger Built-in - Yahoo!, AIM, Windows Live

Personalization and Fun Features
Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes, 128 Chords
MP3 Ringtones - Yes
Ringer Profiles - Yes
Picture Caller ID - Yes
Multiple Languages - Yes
Games - Yes, Downloadable Java Titles
Customizable Graphics - Yes

Core Features
Color Main Display - 3.2" LCD, 320 x 480 Pixels, Over 16 Million Colors Displayed
Speakerphone - Yes
Voice-activated Dialing - Yes
TTY Compatible - Yes
To-Do List - Yes
Voice Memo - Yes
Color – Black
Style - Touchscreen
Alarm - Yes
Calculator - Yes
Calendar - Yes
Vibrate - Yes
Phonebook Capacity – 600 Names
Multiple Numbers Per Name - Up to 7 Entries Per Contact
Standard 3.5mm Headset Jack - Yes

Battery Life
Battery Type - Li Ion
Talk Time - Up to 348 Minutes
Standby Time – N/A

Technical Specifications
Application Platform - Java
Network Compatibility - CDMA 850, 1900
Data Download Speed – 3G
Ringtone Types Supported - MP3
Predictive Text Entry - Yes
Built-In Memory - 100 MB Onboard
Expandable Memory Capacity - Yes, microSD Format Compatible
Dimensions – 4.63 in x 2.28 in x 0.5 in
Weight – 4.01 oz

Compatibility Features
Device Supports Voice Plans - Yes
Available For Purchase Without Service Plan - No
The Instinct HD's camcorder is impressive, but its clunky OS holds it back from competing with lesser priced models.