Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - I917 Focus Mobile Phone (Unlocked) - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(868 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 868 reviews
5 Stars
535
4 Stars
224
3 Stars
47
2 Stars
29
1 Star
33
87%of customers recommend this product.
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686 out of
785)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - I917 Focus Mobile Phone (Unlocked) - Black
Customer Rating
5
I LOVE IT !!!!
on December 15, 2010
Posted by: Daanmogot
from Somersworth, NH
Expertise:Intermediate
I used to be a BB owner and then Android owner, but when I tried this samsung focus, I love it !!!
I love the live tile, i love the integration between contact, facebook, google, i love the color.
I can't wait until they update the software coz it will be awesome if they fix the copy paste, setup mp3 as ring tone.
But overall I just LOVE samsung & windows phone 7
I love the live tile, i love the integration between contact, facebook, google, i love the color.
I can't wait until they update the software coz it will be awesome if they fix the copy paste, setup mp3 as ring tone.
But overall I just LOVE samsung & windows phone 7
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: no copy paste, can't set mp3 as ring tone
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I love my Samsung MS 7 phone!
on December 15, 2010
Posted by: frankyG
from California
This is my first Smartphone and I'm new to this technology. However, I'm technically savvy with computers and software. I use MS products extensively at work and was interested in a phone that would allow me to use the MS products that I use. The phone has exceeded my expectations. I love how I’m able to connect to my company’s Outlook server to get my email. I was blown away when I was able to view Power Point attachments on my phone. I was also able to make some edits on an Excel spreadsheet. Additionally, the ability to connect multiple email accounts like my personal POP/SMTP email account on cox.net is awesome. I love the camera on this phone – it takes great stills as well as high definition videos. I manage a Learning Management System at work and was delighted to see that I could use the phone to access the learning content I maintain on the site. This phone could actually be used to deliver self-paced courses.
The only drawback is I could not play any of the Flash objects we supply in our content. It would be great if the decision to support Flash on this phone was made.
The only drawback is I could not play any of the Flash objects we supply in our content. It would be great if the decision to support Flash on this phone was made.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
A Real Smart/ Smartphone
on December 15, 2010
Posted by: imerikson
from Texas
Expertise:Intermediate
I love my Samsung Focus. It is very light, It is so easy to learn. Samsung is known for it reliability, and it's advanced technology. I have been an IPhone user for the last 3 years, but this really is so much better.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: no saving email on server, you can not have ringtones, need more apps
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Great overall, but with quite a few issues
on December 15, 2010
Posted by: xyzzer
from Redmond, WA
Expertise:Expert
The phone is really light, but that makes it feel a bit plasticky.
The screen is the best - simply beautiful, nicer than ones on HTCs or iPhones - but it might be a factor in the short battery life.
Great OS - with some limitations of an early version, but very innovative and a great pleasure to use.
Lacks a physical keyboard - I am slowly getting used to typing on the soft input panel, but it will never replace the tactile feel of a real keyboard.
I really like that I could use a 32GB Micro SD card with it, but dislike an occasional reboot it needs because of it (once a day or two).
Some really nice apps and games for the device, more coming really quickly. Working on some myself - it's so easy and a pleasure to develop for it!
The screen is the best - simply beautiful, nicer than ones on HTCs or iPhones - but it might be a factor in the short battery life.
Great OS - with some limitations of an early version, but very innovative and a great pleasure to use.
Lacks a physical keyboard - I am slowly getting used to typing on the soft input panel, but it will never replace the tactile feel of a real keyboard.
I really like that I could use a 32GB Micro SD card with it, but dislike an occasional reboot it needs because of it (once a day or two).
Some really nice apps and games for the device, more coming really quickly. Working on some myself - it's so easy and a pleasure to develop for it!
More in Pros and Cons.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight, runs windows phone 7, good camera
Cons: slow to charge, won't charge from many usb or standard usb charger, very short battery life, does not remember camera settings between pictures, no physical keyboard, no skype
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Stunning!
on December 15, 2010
Posted by: Masticate
Expertise:Expert
I really enjoy this phone. I used to have an LG VU, but it died on me, I had it over two years. I tend to hold onto products I like. I am hoping this phone lasts a long time. The three things I do not like about this phone is that it is a tad big... I cannot fit it into my pockets, the bluetooth does not connect to other phones, and the battery does not last that long. I LOVE everything else about it.
Pros: Bright display
Cons: Too big
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Awesome Device!
on December 16, 2010
Posted by: wwjdkt21
from WPB, FL
Expertise:Expert
Great Item!!! Missing a few essentials... (copy/paste etc.) But truly love my phone. My biggest issue was the sd card I had added before the information about it came out. I am currently onj Focus # 3 because of that. I am looking forward to adding memory with the certified sd cards available.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Phone
on December 16, 2010
Posted by: RogerGu
from Texas
Expertise:Expert
I used to say the iPhone was the single most amazing electronic device I ever owned. The Focus blows it away.
The Focus is light, and well built. It has the most amazing screen I have ever seen on a hand held device. You have to view the screen to know how good AMOLED is.
The camera is excellent. I am still stunned at the macro capibility to take a picture at roughtly 3" away. I took the attached picture with the Focus.
Awesome product.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Samsung Focus is fantastic
on December 16, 2010
Posted by: dstevers
from Phoenix, AZ
Expertise:Intermediate
Beautiful, exciting phone! Wonderful display, nice features and Windows Phone 7 is great!
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US