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Samsung Instinct vs New iPhone 3G: Out Foxing the Fox



13-Jun-2008     Rate: 5 after 2 vote(s)     Rate

Category:Mobile Phones
Device: Apple iPhone 3G Smartphone

Samsung saddled up with Sprint Nextel Corp. to make some necessary US market tweaks in time for its introduction of the Samsung Instinct on June 20. The Instinct made its debut at CTIA in Las Vegas and wowed the judges with its obvious challenge to the iPhone. Sprint and Samsung's marketing team carried the War of the Smarties theme by creating a Frances Ford Coppola like video -- Instinct The Phone.

A web site NowIsGood was launched comparing Instinct to iPhone with visual contests comparing faster Internet connections, TV access, GPS capability with obvious results -- Instinct won.

With less than two-weeks to go in Instincts big time launch, Steve Jobs stole the thunder by throwing a media event to launch his new AT&T 3G iPhone for $199. Ho Hum, Who's LOL now?

Features:

The Samsung Instinct operates on a CDMA Ev-Do Rev A 800/1900 MHz network. The 2.0 megapixel camera will capture still and video images. It lacks a flash, but the new iPhone does not shoot video. Insight is legs up when it comes to accessing live TV and a built in navigation system The Instinct is slightly more svelt than the iPhone, it measures 4.57-inches x 2.17-inches x 0.49-inches and weighs 4.4-ounces. Overall, the Instinct has a slimmer iPhone appearance.

The Instinct has picture messaging with corresponding picture caller ID. The feature called Visual Voicemail is similar to other phones by allowing users to take or pass on callers. The virtual QWERTY keyboard utilizes the 3.1-inch LCD touch screen display. The resolution is 240 x 432 and has the ability to send back vibrations when the screen is touched. Call it reassurance or feedback to the user when navigating the touchscreen menu.

The Insight's 3.1-inch LCD touch screen display is similar, but some may find it not as colorful the iPhone. The reason is the Insight's LCD display has less pixels than the iPhone. A nifty “Home” button underneath the display allows the user to access the main menu.

It's a matter of personal preference, but I like the images selected for e-mail, messaging, voice mail etc. The four icons sitting along the lower part of the screen access various features. Fun includes music, TV/video, radio, camera, photos, games and shopping. Camera quadrants below the screen accesses the four primary functions. Other icons access the Web, FAVS, or Main menu.

The Web display is unique insofar as it adjusts to a panorama view and has the almost fluid ability to adjust the view with a flip of the wrist. The web display has a zoom feature and allows various options for reading Web content or accessing downloads. The Instinct can update or download applications directly to the phone via the web site.

The Instinct comes with a 2 GB memory card that can be expanded up to 8 GB. The Instinct also includes two standard 1000 mAmp batteries, each providing 5.75-hours talk time. A battery charging sleeve, travel charger, USB cable, 3.5 mm headphone with built-in microphone, leather case and a stylus is included. Samsung definitely does not skimp on the included necessary accessories.

The last distinctive feature is the Bluetooth 2.0 technology. The Instinct sends music formats directly to the Bluetooth headset and take calls. The iPhone can send calls to the Bluetooth headset, but does not send music. The Instinct allows users to listen to music and browse the web simultaneously.

The Instinct uses a Java based software, enabling users to partake of numerous third-party applications. The iPhone may attract some new applications due to its recent call for ideas from developers. The main concern is whether Sprint can maintain a competitive edge with AT&T for call quality, speed and world-wide connectivity. AT&T has roaming capabilities in around 170 countries. Sprint does not have the same capability and is fairly limited in comparison. Sprint has not yet released the contract price for the Instinct, but it would be safe to guess it will be in the same range as the new AT&T iPhone contract price.

Comparing the 1st generation iPhone with Samsung Instinct would be a simple matter of personal choice with a slight edge for the Instinct. The recent low-cost 2nd generation iPhone with AT&T's slightly advanced network capability makes the race at this juncture, too close to call. A word to the wise marketing team, never underestimate a Steve Jobs for upstaging a coronation.

NowIsGood: http://nowisgood.com/

By Mary Anne Simpson, PEbuzz.com
 
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