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Comment on Straight Talk Samsung R451C by angel

angel — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:09:57 +0000

i have the samsung r451.. well anways ringtones are not very loud, when i download them it sounds good, but once it gets into my sounds it’s not so i’m very confused why it does that??

Comment on Straight Talk Samsung R451C by Skye

Skye — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:26:04 +0000

I’ve been seeing a lot of good comments on StraightTalk. $45 for unlmited talking/texting is more than reasonable. I’m seriousy leaning towards purchasing the Finesses…and would appreciate some more pros and cons. Anyone?

Comment on Straight Talk Samsung R451C by Kimberly

Kimberly — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:11:39 +0000

I have the Samsung Finesse with Straight Talk and I have to say that I am very impressed with it. I was actually thinking of getting the R451C, but I decided on the Finesse because I wanted something IPhone like without the price. The Finesse is very user friendly, the touch screen is large and clear, the features are better than I expected, and its navigates really fast on the ST Verizon network. In terms of price, I felt it was comparable to an IPhone’s price without contract issues – that’s why I went with it instead of the R451C. You should really give the Finesse a try – the price may seem a bit off-putting, but I feel that it’s worth it.

Comment on Straight Talk Samsung R451C by Jenise

Jenise — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:48:46 +0000

The Samsung TouchScreen is really the way to go. I have it connected with the unlimited everything $45 plan and am always using the web browser. I am constantly downloading stuff. My bf has the Sprint Smartphone and hates that he has to monitor how much he downloads and how much time he spends on the internet. I definitely recommend the $45 plan, especially in places where Verizon is popular (Straight Talk uses the Verizon network, so it gets the best coverage… like Verizon, but super affordable.).

Comment on Straight Talk Samsung R451C by CassS

CassS — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:33:02 +0000

Yeah, I’ve got a Straight Talk phone! I’ve been loving the service since middle last year and although I still keep my eyes out for offers from other carriers I’ve not come across anything better than Straight Talk.

Man, you just can’t beat the winning combination of Verizon network and ST low prices.

Because I was really happy with the service for several months I took the plunge and bought the Finesse in December. It is a bit expensive but SOOO worth it. No worries about the touchscreen – it is really clear and very responsive. Still not the best solution if you text a lot but a great phone nonetheless.

Comment on Straight Talk Samsung R451C by Dan

Dan — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:54:42 +0000

Thanks for the comment Russel. I’m not confusing the phone with the service. I agree that the service is great overall. As far as I know the R451C is also available with other carriers though not with the same exact firmware due to the prepaid aspect of Straight Talk. My review was written as a review of the phone and service though focused more on the phone itself.

Comment on Straight Talk Samsung R451C by Russel

Russel — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:47:03 +0000

Hey Dan, You seem to confuse the phone with the service. As you said, Straight Talk is a great service, and you can get various phones , depending on what you want to pay and what you want from your phone. The service itself, at $45 per month, is the best deal on the market. One of the advantages is that you can deactivate it when you want, as you are going to do, and then reactivate when you need it. Try that with a contract phone.

Comment on Straight Talk Samsung R451C by Dan

Dan — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:47:26 +0000

Thanks for the comment Keegan. I’ve read about the Samsung Finesse but haven’t actually played with one. Three things turned me off, they are: price, no physical keyboard, and it’s all touch screen. I’ve found that outside of Apple devices touch screens are really hit and miss as far as quality and responsiveness. I just couldn’t bring myself to pay $330 on a phone that I cannot at least try before I buy.

Comment on Straight Talk Samsung R451C by Keegan

Keegan — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:36:47 +0000

I’ve just got the Straight Talk Samsung Finesse and it’s a beautiful phone! It’s got 3G, really high speed EVDO data connection, a cool large touch screen, camcorder, bluetooth and all the bells and whistles! I teamed it with their $45.00pm prepaid unlimited calls, texts and data connection and it’s the best value for money in the US!

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