Samsung Intercept Android Phone, Grey Steel (Sprint)

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.6 x 2.1 x 0.5 inches ; 2.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• 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: B003UHV7MK
• Item model number: Intercept
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,598 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Built on the Android Platform, the stylish Samsung Intercept brings you closer to your social networks while on the go and at an affordable price. It features a 3-inch touchscreen display and slide-out full QWERTY keyboard that helps you easily send e-mail, IMs, or texts to family and friends in a flash. It also makes menu and display navigation easy with a highly responsive optical joystick that virtually zips from item to item.

The Samsung Intercept features a 3-inch touchscreen display, full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, pre-loaded social networking apps, and a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder. Click here for a larger image.

With integrated Google technology, the Samsung Intercept brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by Voice, YouTube and Picasa. It also provides easy access to both personal and corporate email, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail. And through Android Market, you'll get access to thousands of useful applications, widgets and fun games to download and install on your phone, with many more apps being added every day.

In addition to fast 3G speeds from Sprint's high-speed EV-DO network, you'll enjoy GPS navigation capabilities for accessing the optional Sprint Navigation turn-by-turn direction service and Sprint TV's video-on-demand with full-motion video and vivid sound (see more details on optional services below).

Other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion to 32 GB, access to the Amazon MP3 Store for over-the-air downloads, Visual Voicemail, document viewer, and up to 6.4 hours of talk time.

Built-in Google mobile services such as Voice Search will help you find what you're looking for.

Key Features

• Powered by the Android operating system 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.
• Pre-loaded with social apps and one-touch picture posting to the top social sites
• Fast 3G connectivity thanks to Sprint's EV-DO, Rev 0 network
• GPS using Sprint Navigation for turn by turn directions, and points of interest searches
• 3-inch touchscreen display (240 x 400 pixels)
• Side-sliding full QWERTY keyboard
• Highly responsive optical joystick virtually zips from item to item, so you can get to what you want more quickly. You can place their finger on the joystick and move a cursor around the screen, similar to what you would do with a mouse or on a computer.
• 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder
• Media player and access to Amazon MP3 Store enables you to download non-DRM protected tracks instantly to your phone.
• Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
• Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
• Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB.
• Access to personal and corporate e-mail with Microsoft Direct Push Technology and HTML support. Send and receive email from multiple corporate and personal email accounts. Also, get wireless email access to popular commercial POP3 and IMAP accounts like AOL, Gmail, and Yahoo!
• Instant messaging via popular services including Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger.
• View documents including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF on the go to maximize your productivity
• Visual Voicemail gives you quick and easy access to just the messages you want to listen to by letting you go directly to a specific message, without needing to listen to or skip past previous messages.
• Web browser
• Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off

Vital Statistics
The Samsung Intercept weighs 4.8 ounces and measures 2.2 x 4.4 x 0.6 inches. Its 1440 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6.4 hours of talk time, and up to 350 hours (14.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA/EV-DO Rev. 0 frequencies.

What's in the Box
Samsung Intercept handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, microSD card adapter, quick start guide

Sprint Services

• Broadband-like 3G network: Supporting the EV-DO Rev. A high-speed data standard, this phone enables you to download and stream high-quality video, straight onto your phone. Where coverage is available, EV-DO Rev. A connectivity provides average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps, with peak rates up to 2 Mbps.

• Sprint TV enabled: With Sprint TV, you can make your cell phone your always-on source for news, weather, sports and more. This comprehensive video service combines high-quality streaming audio and video from channels including the NFL Network, ABC, The Weather Channel, Fox Sports, E!, CNN, The Discovery Channel, and more.

• GPS capable with Sprint Navigation: This GPS-enabled phone provides optional access to Sprint Navigation for driving directions on your mobile phone--by voice and onscreen. Along the way, turn-by-turn directions will be announced in a clear voice and displayed on your phone. For example, Sprint Navigation will say, "Go 1.2 miles and turn right on Elm Street." As you approach the turn, you will hear, "Turn right on Elm Street." Sprint Navigation also provides proactive traffic alerts with one click re-routing. And it's easy to find restaurants, banks, cafes, hotels and more from over 10 million points of interest across the U.S.

• Access Personal and Corporate E-mail: With Sprint Mobile Email, you'll get easy access to your favorite home e-mail services including AOL, Yahoo!, Gmail, and MSN/Windows Live Hotmail and more. Additionally, you can access many other e-mail providers through the software's support of POP3 & IMAP. And Sprint Mobile Email Work enables you to access e-mail from corporate servers, including Microsoft Exchange 2000, 2003, 2007 and Lotus Notes Domino versions 6.0, 6.5 and 7.0 (with the latest software update).

• Stay Sporty with Sprint: With NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile, instantly connect to the NASCAR information you want, when you want it. Follow NASCAR action from practice to race day with real-time leaderboard and alerts. Get exclusive access to your favorite NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver with real-time driver stats, breaking news and more. Live in-car audio, race radio, NASCAR on SPEED and other audio/video only available on select phones. Visit sprint.com/speed for details.

  To access, just text "NASCAR" to 7777 on your Sprint phone or visit the Sprint Digital Lounge to download NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile (standard text messaging and data rates apply).

  This phone also provides access to Sprint Football Live--free for any phone with a data plan. You'll be able to follow all the live play-by-play action with the Live Game Center for both pro and college football games, as well as stay on top of the pro football draft with a Live Draft Tracker and in-depth analysis and bios on nearly 500 top prospects. Access by texting "FOOTBALL" to 7777 on the handset to download Sprint Football Live from Sprint Digital Lounge (standard text messaging and data rates apply).

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Product Description

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Phone for the Android Beginner., August 17, 2010

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T. Sheehan (Cheyenne, Wyoming) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung Intercept Android Phone, Grey Steel (Sprint) (Wireless Phone)

I am someone that works for a Fortune 500 company in I.T. that at the end of the day hates technology! I have refused for years to carry a CrackBerry of any sorts for work (still do) and resisted getting a phone that was a "gadget" for my personal use. I finally broke down and decided on the Samsung Intercept for myself and my girlfriend. We both love it.

This by no means is the perfect phone, but, it does a pretty good job at getting what I want out of a phone done.

The Good:

- The Android OS runs smooth especially when running several apps in the background. I can have Sirius XM or Pandora, Email, web browser, and Sprint Navigation all running and the phone doesn't flinch.
- The video quality far surpassed my expectations. Streaming video looks great and plays flawlessly on YouTube and Sprint TV.
- The slide-out keyboard buttons are larger than most phones and easy to manage. The phone fits nicely in my hand.

The Not so Good:

- As mentioned in another review, the Capacitive buttons sometimes need to be pushed twice.
- The power cord plugs in at the top. I kinda get why, but if I need to charge the phone and talk it feels weird having the cable on the top.
- The battery life could be better, but again, this is a smart phone, of course it will die sooner.
- If you are new to Android there is a learning curve, but it's fairly quick to pick up on.

This phone made me think what the hell have I been waiting for on a getting a "gadget" phone. If you want a quality Android phone, with decent performance, and want to keep the budget in mind, this is the perfect phone. You won't regret it.

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good Starter Phone, August 12, 2010

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OldJiveAssDuder (New York, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Samsung Intercept Android Phone, Grey Steel (Sprint) (Wireless Phone)

The Samsung Intercept is what it is, a casual phone which just happens to run Android pretty decent.
Obviously this isn't meant as an iPhone 4 contender, for that Sprint has the EVO 4G.
Some reviewers seem to forget that the phone is meant for the casual audience.

With the Samsung Intercept you get a pretty nice phone that can handle your Email, Facebook, Browsing, and even App downloading. Its nicely built (feels good in hands), has a nice slide-out keyboard, and a nice responsive screen as well.

Sprint's network is awesome, it really is better than the competition when it comes to value. They just need better phones, to attract more customers.

Pros
- Runs Android 2.1 (Takes some getting use to, but offers lots of customization 2.2 coming soon)
- Decent Screen
- Great Slide-Out Keyboard
- YouTube App, Gmail App

Cons
- Capacitive buttons sometimes need to be touched twice.
- Decent Camera
- 3.5 Headphone jack is on the side, instead of top or bottom.

Bottom Line
If you're a casual user and don't need a huge over sized phone, get the Intercept.
It will be a step up from your usual text messaging phone.

26 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loving the Virgin Mobile no contract Intercept, October 17, 2010

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Stacey - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung Intercept Android Phone, Grey Steel (Sprint) (Wireless Phone)

Bought this for my husband recently and so far we love it.. I researched all the prepaid/no contract smartphones (i1, cliq, etc) and this 'sounded' the best but I was still a little nervous from some critical reviews. So far we absolutely love it.
Keep in mind some of the critical reviews are most likely from people who've owned the newest/top of the line smartphones who now want a less expensive phone and monthly bill... It's unintelligent to think you can cut your costs in half and have the same extremely high level of performance that the newest iPhone has.
This is our first smartphone and we love it - unlimited text & internet & 300 minutes for $25/month with Virgin Mobile.. we were probably spending that much on my husband's crappy tracfone.. As long as VM has good coverage in your area this is an awesome deal & a great phone. Bought it at Target - heard a rumor that you can't return activate prepaid phones there but 2 different employees @ 2 different stores told me that I could return it in 90 days w/the receipt. No regrets here.