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    Samsung Focus Reviews

    Subscribe to this Listing Add to favorites  Written by Admin      02-11-2012, 02:10 PM     Views 254 
    Editor rating
    3.67 Average user rating
    3.73 (3)

    Product Summary

    Pros: Solid construction • Almost unbelievably good AM-OLED display
    Cons: 5-megapixel camera • No microSD

    Tech Specs

    Platform Windows Phone 7
    CPU
    Processor Speed • Type 1GHz • QSD8250 • Qualcomm
    Display
    Main Display Resolution 800 x 480 Pixel
    Main Display Size 4" Display
    Main Display Technology Super AMOLED™
    Features Accelerometer
    Camera
    Camera Resolution
    5.0 Megapixel Camera
    Digital Optical Zoom 4x digital zoom
    Features Auto Focus; Shot Modes: Macro • Normal • Multi; Geo-tagging; Camcorder; HD Recording; HD Playback; Online Image Uploading

    Where to Buy

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    Samsung Focus Reviews
    • 4.0” Touchscreen with Super AMOLED™ display
    • Windows Phone with downloadable apps via Marketplace
    • Social Networking Integration
    • 5MP Camera & Camcorder

    Editor's Review

    Samsung Focus Review

    A metal back like the zune hd devices,
    Longer battery life (6.5 hours goes fast as you will use this more than your other phones do to increased functionality)
    1 inch shorter in height, (doesn't fit in all of my purse pockets)
    the three navigational "buttons" on the bottom should be made virtual where you have to swipe up for them to appear to avoid accidental key presses
    Ringer volume not related to phone volume (currently you increaser ringer volume by increasing phone speaker volume)
    The touchscreen is very responsive, one of the best I have tried. I wish I could use a stylus with it though. Just remember not to swipe below the Samsung logo or else you will accidently put yourself back on the home screen. I also like the weight, by eliminating an additional keyboard they keep the weight light about 1.5 ounces or so heavier than the original blackjack. Having said that I love the AMOLED screen. The colors are beautiful and rival those on my LCD tv.
    So I guess it comes down to how important screen is to you. For me the beauty of the display outweigh the other minor issues so I'm keeping the phone. Windows phone 7 OS is awesome! You will love it regardless of device. Focus II or next gen will probably address these small design quirks if you can wait that long, I couldn't! LOL.
    Once you watch your first netflix movie on this device you will be in love, awesome display and no stutter or dropped frames!
    Overall ratings  
    3.67/5
    Design
    3.5/5
    Features
    3.5/5
    Performance
    4.0/5
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    by Admin
    02-11-2012, 02:10 PM
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    Average user rating from: 3 user(s)
    Overall ratings  
    3.73/5
    Design
    4.5/5
    Features
    4.5/5
    Performance
    4.5/5
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    Very good phone

    Quick Points

    Good Points (optional): Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, design
    Bad Points (optional): Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, design

    I had had many phones made by samsung, even before they were smartphones at all. But this little phone works so well in combination with the WP7 OS, everything seems to work I even swap the memory for a 32 GB and the phone performs even better. I love it, It's been now 6 month since I bought the Focus and all seems good, as usual this is a great product.
    Overall ratings  
    4.50/5
    Design
    4.5/5
    Features
    4.5/5
    Performance
    4.5/5
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    by zahzah
    02-11-2012, 02:19 PM
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    Windows Phone 7 Makes this a Great Experience

    Quick Points

    Good Points (optional): Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color
    Bad Points (optional): Poor quality, Did not meet expectations

    This phone is a strange combination of greatness and sub-par build quality. Samsung literally threw in many awesome technologies to make the end user happy but the cheap, plastic chassis completely detracts from this experience. I am also VERY DISPLEASED with the fact that Samsung, AT&T and Microsoft are virtually silent on the issue surrounding the hold-up on the release of Mango for the v1.4 Focus. All of these issues are critical enough for me to definitively say that this is my first and last Samsung phone.
    Overall ratings  
    3.35/5
    Design
    2.5/5
    Features
    4.5/5
    Performance
    3.0/5
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    by BocaFan
    02-11-2012, 02:23 PM
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    Great Features - poor design.

    I absolutely love Windows Phone 7.
    What I love about the hardware of my samsung is the screen, and the generally decent battery life.
    What I dislike:
    1) The screen scratches easily. It makes me wonder if my phone actually has Gorilla Glas
    2) The phone becomes extremely slippery very quickly. The whole phone needs a scrub down everyday because it retains the oils from your hands and face.
    3) You have got to be kidding me with the volume rocker position. Because of the way I hold it, when I adjust volume with one finger, i turn the phone to standby! It lays in a position that is a bracing position.
    4)There's a bug that affects Bing Voice search. If you were using the headphone jack, unplugged the jack and tried to use voice search, the phone wouldn't activate it's microphone. To activate the microphone, you have to make a phone call.
    5) The chrome trim is cheap and is already peeling on my phone.
    Overall ratings  
    3.34/5
    Design
    2.0/5
    Features
    4.0/5
    Performance
    4.0/5
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    by BSGuy321
    02-11-2012, 02:28 PM
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