Samsung E1080 Unlocked Dual-Band GSM Phone - International Version with Warranty (Black) - NOT for use in the USA

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 1.7 x 4.2 inches ; 2.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B003HC8GEA
• Item model number: E1080
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,557 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

The Samsung E1080 is perfect for travellers going abroad, not for USA. The Samsung E1080 is ideal for users who want unobtrusive handset who'll enjoy its compactness and simplicity. Good design gives users the choice, ideal to match your personality and preferences, and feel like it's all theirs.The bar-type form factor offers a hassle-free no-nonsense style that is slim and compact enough to be portable, yet also offers a great grip for easy manageability. It's nicely compact and it fits perfectly in hand, while its comfortable grip provides best calling experience with ease of use large keypad. Alarm notifies the user when a call time limit (set by the user) has been reached, helping users curb lengthy calls; Call Manager keeps track of call costs and duration so you know exactly how much you are spending on your conversations ; Mobile Tracker alerts the user when the mobile’s SIM card is changed; SOS Message sends out emergency messages to pre-designated contacts with just a single click of a button ; 200-entry phonebook contains all your phone numbers for easy retrieval; SMS storage of up to 100 messages

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great inexpensive phone!!!, September 13, 2010

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Thiago H. Santos "thiagohdsantos" (Florida-USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung E1080 Unlocked Dual-Band GSM Phone - International Version with Warranty (Black) - NOT for use in the USA (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I received this phone as a gift from my girlfriend to take on an overseas trip. The phone worked great and when I was there I was able to save a lot of money by buying a local SIM card. The price of the phone was way paid off in comparison to the amount of money I saved on calls by getting local SIM.

As per the negative comment below, yes the phone is 900/1800 and will not work in the USA but if you check (and you should read the info of what you are buying before you do) under the product features the first two lines clearly says:

* This unlocked cell phone will NOT work on any USA Carries. Not all carrier features may be supported.
* Unlocked Dual-Band GSM cell phone compatible with 900/1800MHz frequencies plus GPRS/EDGE data capabilities (NOT FOR USA).

Great little phone and a super low price. Great buy!!! Totally recommend it for use overseas.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Samsung E1080W, October 26, 2011

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Art - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Samsung E1080 Unlocked Dual-Band GSM Phone - International Version with Warranty (Black) - NOT for use in the USA (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I bought this phone along with a UWT SIM card for use on a trip to Italy. The only problem I had was the phone was set to German when I received it! And the instructions are very slight and won't tell you how to switch languages. Also, it comes with a charger with a European plug, so if you want to charge it before you leave the states, you'll need an adapter. I managed to charged the phone and switch to English before I left (google translations sure helped!). If this happens to you, here's how to change the language:
First, the keypad locks after a few seconds of inactivity - press the star key for a couple of seconds to unlock.
Second, push the "OK" key to get the menu.
Third, navigate to the lower right corner menu item and press "OK"
Fouth, scroll down to the 4th menu item and press "OK"
Fifth - the first item in the next menu is language - press "OK" and you should see "english" as one of the options - scroll down to "english" and press "OK" - that's it!
Other than this, the phone worked great while I was in Europe - call quality was fine, the battery lasted for several days, and the phone is small and light.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great phone for international travel!, October 24, 2010

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Jessie-messie-bo-bessie (Florence, MA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Samsung E1080 Unlocked Dual-Band GSM Phone - International Version with Warranty (Black) - NOT for use in the USA (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I recently went to the UK and Ireland. I brought along this phone (which doesn't work in the US). I purchased a SIM card for 10 Euro at one of the many mobile phone shops. They even installed it and activated it for me. Worked perfectly for keeping in touch with my friends and travel companions!