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Samsung Fascinate No Contract Cell Phone 3G Android Smartphone Verizon

by Samsung
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  • Modes: CDMA 850 / 1900
  • Connectivity: USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Mobile Hotspot
  • Camera:5+ megapixel, auto-focus, LED flash, touch-to-focus, face focus, blink & smile trigger, anti-shake, panorama functions & 720p Video Capture
  • Messaging: SMS (Threaded), MMS, IM & Email
  • Music player with 3.5mm jack.
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Technical Details

  • Modes: CDMA 850 / 1900
  • Connectivity: USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Mobile Hotspot
  • Camera:5+ megapixel, auto-focus, LED flash, touch-to-focus, face focus, blink & smile trigger, anti-shake, panorama functions & 720p Video Capture
  • Messaging: SMS (Threaded), MMS, IM & Email
  • Music player with 3.5mm jack.
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 2.5 x 4.9 inches ; 15.8 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • ASIN: B0052AFXS2
  • Item model number: I500
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,647 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)
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Product Description

Part of Samsung's Galaxy S series, this high-end Android smartphone sports a huge 4-inch OLED display, fast 1 GHz processor, and 5-megapixel camera with LED flash and video capture. Other features include Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi with DLNA streaming, and a 3.5mm audio jack
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Customer Reviews

3.3 out of 5 stars
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Some days I don't have to at all, some days it freezes 3 times.
Lauren Kent
I started a love/hate relationship with this phone over a year ago on contract with Verizon.
Aaron
To date, I have not received a refund even though I have returned non-working phone.
Ron

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 44 people found the following review helpful
good hardware, very very iffy software(blame verizon/bing/microsoft)
By Jiahui Shi on December 15, 2011
pro's
1. omg omg omg the screen is so pretty (really you have to see for your self, this phone is the i-500. the i-510(samsung DROID CHARGEEEEEE is this phone + 4g) can be found in most verizon stores)
2. hummingbird processor is "20% faster", but the important part is that the gpu(graphics card) is leapyears beyond any other phone at this price point.
3. thanks to #2, if this phone is virtually unbrickable( in other words, there is nothing you can do to this phone software wise that breaks it for good)
4. It runs on verizon and thanks to page plus, you can buy a used(check if its stolen or blacklisted first though) fasinate and activate it on prepaid page plus service(its a verizon reseller)
5.
Con's
1. BING!
2. also did i mention bing? also vz navagator, skype mobile(not to be confused with the other skype) and a bunch of other crapware.
3. battery life. i worked a 12 hour shift this semester and this is the only phone that needs to be plugged in before my shift is over(my evo made it though when i turned 4g off and my samsung intercept has the same battery as the fasinate but it has a 2.6in screen vs the 4 inch on the fasinate.)
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44 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Awesome AMOLED Screen, but here's the rest of the story...
By Jeri Everhart on February 3, 2012
Note: I am work from home, don't leave home a lot, and seldom use my smart phone for more than calls.

First off the good:
I love love loved the phone! The uber sexy AMOLED screen is awesome to say the least. I love the quality photos, the macro on the camera is awesome! The video quality is really impressive! Sound quality excellent! Signal reception WOW! Out at our lake property, where most phones struggle for a signal if they even get one... the signal reception was outstanding! I loved everything about this phone! The phone is really easy for a newbie to the world of smart phones to learn. I would give the phone 5+ stars for the AMOLED screen!

Also, the phone is wifi capable, meaning when we traveled to Aruba, I could sit in cafe that offered free internet and sign on to send emails, Facebook or use Skype etc. Loved having the phone! It also took excellent pics even in low light... as well as wonderful hd video!

Here's the rest of the story....

I received this phone for Mothers Day 2011. I named her "Ame" after her AMOLED screen. Unfortunately by June 3G quit working. First, I called Verizon who walked me through a reset, explained about removing the battery blah blah blah. The reset didn't last... so the next day, I called Samsung directly because they are the manufacturer. The Samsung Tech walked me through a different reset than than Verizon had prior and subsequently walked me through .... but still sporadic 3G at best! I then started the Verizon tango... after the reset, I would have to wait for 24 hours or so to make sure that it was no longer working, call them back dance one more time and finally after a couple of tries with Verizon in June, Verizon finally sent a new-to-me phone (factory refurb... which btw irritates me to no end).Read more ›
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
I love this phone
By Ashley on February 18, 2012
I bought this phone about 7 months ago and I absolutely love it.Before I had a Blackberry Storm, and this is a MILLION times better, and I chose this phone instead of the iPhone because I prefer Android. I really love everything about this phone, only reason I gave it 4 stars is because sometimes it freezes, but then again that has happened to every phone I've ever had. Sometimes it can get a little slow.

But overall this is a great phone, and I'm surprised that there are so many negative reviews.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Nothing like it on the market
By Aaron on June 13, 2012
I started a love/hate relationship with this phone over a year ago on contract with Verizon. The software left much to be desired, but this new thing, AMOLED screen, was amazing! Battery life just sucked.

I had a couple problems with it, but Verizon always sucked it up and just sent me a new one. I'm not sure if I caused the issue or not, all glitches and no physical damage. Its been thrown out my car window 3 times with no damage! That's the magnesium frame for you, very lightwieght and inertia free, but strong. Very flammable though.

So the secret to this phone if you buy one, is GeeWiz. Its the software for the phone the way Samsung intended it. Look it up and don't look back! I can now go most of a weekend on light use, not a sip of charging.

Why there is nothing like it: no other phone is as compact and light, while being a full smartphone. iPhone feels huge and cludgy next to it. A geeks choice. Here she is docked on my dashboard: [...]
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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
If you're looking for a phone that hardly works... this is for you!
By NicoleG on November 2, 2012
I purchased this phone from Best Buy Mobile on a Verizon Wireless plan months ago. Let's just say, if you are looking for a phone that is never reliable, look no further!!
Since I purchased it, the indicator light has never worked. On more than one occasion, when an incoming call was coming in, the phone continued to ring with one long ring, but you can't answer it. Good thing it was a family member calling regarding an emergency! The good news is that it only took about 5 minutes to remove the battery,restart the phone and wait for it to load before making the return call.
Another great feature is when you are on a call and your call waiting beeps in, you look at the screen on your phone to "swap" or "answer" the call but the screen goes black after one second. While you are frantically trying to find a way to answer the important call, it takes so long to figure out how to get any screen back that the person calling has already hung up.
Probably the most exciting feature is the random resending of the same text message. My tupperware lady was really excited to receive 103 (this is not an exxageration) messages from me that all read the same thing. She has a limited text plan, which is a fact most of us don't know about our tupperware ladies unless you are the lucky owner of this phone.
The most reliable feature of this phone is the number of times it freezes. Whether it be on a call, trying to send a text or while using an app, you will never be disappointed. I almost forgot about the super convenient feature for those of us on the go!! While typing a text message, suddenly you will be backed out of that message and returned to your home screen. Never worry, your "message saved as draft". It only takes one hour to type a quick "hello"!Read more ›
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

PHONT Is SH*T!!!!

I brought this phone from this sellig and i got it today, the speak phone dont work at all ...the menu button dont work 95% of the time just junk I would never buy anything else... Read more

Published 11 days ago by marc
Better than my Iphone

The phone was just how they describe. I love it ans I will be doing more business with them....my only problem is I can't find a case to carry my phone in.. Read more

Published 12 days ago by Talesha B.
nice

It was a Christmas gift and so far the people I brought it far really like the phone. They love.

Published 1 month ago by brenda
sooo happy

when i ordered this i never expected it to be it such a perfect shape and the time it took to come in was wonderful, i am soo pleased with this company and to learn that it is... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Teresa Powell
Freezing everyday

Freezing every day. disappointed but it is a good phone with nice screen and camera but freezing is bother you everyday

Published 1 month ago by Raimound B. Eivazian
terrible value for the dollar

The phone doesnt work well..terrible value for the price...dont get it!! It just shuts off all the time. Not worth the money paid for it!!

Published 3 months ago by tlv
Great phone

I had an iphone before this and then it broke i read other reviews saying its proceesor is very close to one. So i bought the galaxy fascinate and i love it! Read more

Published 3 months ago by Pen Name
Item as listed. Great phone.

Item as listed. Great phone. Just remember to update your roaming capabilities, if you're on Page Plus. Dial *228 and select option 2.

Published 3 months ago by Emanuel Small, III
Awesome Seller but Horrible Phone!

The phone its self was nothing but problems, But the seller was amazing with helping me! he let me return two of these phones due too a defect on both with out any hesitation! Read more

Published 4 months ago by JODIE
Great Phone with less App Bloat

The best thing about this phone is that it didn't come with a thousand Apps that I couldn't remove although it did come with some. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Michele A. Windsor
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