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The Samsung Solstice weighs 3.33 ounces and measures 4.3 x 2.1 x 0.5 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's 850/1900 MHz 3G network (UMTS/HSDPA)..../ Samsung Solstice A887 Unlocked Phone with Touch Screen, 3G Support, 2MP Camera and GPS - No Warranty - Black / wireless keyboard
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Watch out for charging problems! : Samsung Solstice A887 Unlocked Phone with Touch Screen, 3G Support, 2MP Camera and GPS - No Warranty - Black
Samsung Solstice is a touch screen phone that tries to make leaps towards features of a smart phone. In summary, the Solstice is a slim, dependable, and easy to use phone.
My thoughts:
- I like the touchscreen. It's generally very reactive, just off by a millimeter or so sometimes. Very responsive and becomes second nature after a while.
- The main screen lets you put your favorite apps on a bar that acts like the taskbar of a PC. You can also drag the app icon onto the background for ease of access. The charge meter, network indicator, and time are all generally lit well and easy to read.
- On idle mode, it's difficult to pocket dial and mistouch something, as long as you lock the phone each time. It's very simple to use and becomes an easy habit after a while. Almost every phone has that option. If you don't lock it, then it's your fault, not the phone.
- Design is very nice, actually. The back button is the center on the bottom, with the dial and end call buttons on the left and right ,respectively. The lock and unlock button is subtly placed on the top right, which is very convenient. On the left side of the phone, there's the volume control, which also is slim enough that you wouldn't accidentally bump it. The battery charger and usb slot has a cover that is attached to the phone, preventing any dust or debris from damaging the phone.
- Camera is fairly good. 2 megapixels is enough and the pictures are generally clear.
- Call quality is fair. It's certainly not optimal, as you may get some bad signal sometimes. However, more often than not you'll have a good experience. A caution though, is that the phone can become obscenely hot after talking, even for as little as 10 minutes. I'd recommend a bluetooth or headset.
- I like the ease of connectivity between this phone and PC. You'll need a USB chord, and I recommend getting the Oriongadgets Sync & Charge USB Cable for Samsung Solstice A887 (Black), or any compatible chord. It's a simple drag and drop into this phone's folder. I've easily uploaded songs and pictures.
- The texting interface is solid and generally responsive. You may have some typos, but with some careful practice, it's fairly easy. Everything has a learning curve, so give it some time! However, you may only text up to 7 different contacts on a text message.
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Some counter arguments against existing reviews:
- A reviewer said that the battery life was horrible. Not for me, and others. Me and other Samsung Solstice users have no issue with the battery charging. On estimate, I'd say a fully charged phone can last up to 3-4 hours of talk time. The battery charging is good, but the battery life is definitely sub-par. I'm able to charge every couple days, so it's not that bad.
- Bluetooth connectivity is a breeze. After some simple instructions, you'll be connected in no time. My Samsung WEP460 Bluetooth Headset [Retail Packaging] works perfectly with this phone.
Overall, a solid phone that is capable as an all-purpose daily phone and tries to have features of a smart phone. Also, as a word of caution, it seems that the not so favorable reviewers of this phone just simply had a bad luck experience with this phone. I'm sorry to hear that, but there are plenty of happy Samsung Solstice owners like me, my brother, and several friends, but they just haven't expressed their satisfaction here on Amazon. The people whom had bad experiences just seem to scream louder. Anyways, don't let that prevent you from buying this phone. Highly recommended phone.
