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
on March 6, 2011
Posted by: rocc123
from overland Park, KS
Expertise:Expert
I love the phone, the only problem is that the camera button is an odd place. I constantly take pictures while I'm talking on the phone
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: camera button position is odd
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Apps
on March 7, 2011
Posted by: USC1414
Overall like the phone, but wish it had more apps like the Iphone or Android OS phones.
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color
Cons: minimal apps
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Dipped into the Windows Phone 7 world.
on March 8, 2011
Posted by: PTL4Life
from Palatine, IL
The Samsung Focus with Windows Phone 7 is an excellent phone. It's easy to use and easy to sync. Yes, I was a little taken by surprise when I learned that I couldn't sync it directly to my MS Outlook, but that's because I assumed it would. It's quick to respond with anything throw at it. The Corning Gorilla Glass is a nice touch. It gives it a good feel when scrolling and navigating through the phone. However, I do hope a case comes out soon, preferably one that looks and feels as slick as the phone.
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love the new Focus
on March 8, 2011
Posted by: Ophelily
from Sacramento, CA
Expertise:Expert
I love this new Focus. Everything about it is appealing. The only drawback is Microsofts issue and that is with not having a direct sync capability to your personal Outlook. The screen and functions are easy to use, and one of the best phones I've had.
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: no link to outlook
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 phone
on March 8, 2011
Posted by: 2soon2say
I really like this phone, It is great as far as ease of use. Is great for keeping track of appointments.
Really disapointed that I can't use mp3 ringtones. can only use preloaded tones that all kinda sound the same. Camera is awesome. Web access is good too. Like the windows 7 os alot.
Really disapointed that I can't use mp3 ringtones. can only use preloaded tones that all kinda sound the same. Camera is awesome. Web access is good too. Like the windows 7 os alot.
Pros: Bright display
Cons: does not support mp3 ringtones
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
I love this phone
on March 10, 2011
Posted by: Ginger58
from Denver, CO
This is my first phone of this kind, and I love everything about it. I have already recommended it to friends and family. I'm not real techno savvy, but I found it to be pretty intuitive - I've been able to figure out most functions on my own. And the display is top-notch.
Pros: 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
Amazing Phone, Amazing OS
on March 10, 2011
Posted by: MrAchievement
from Tampa Bay, FL
Expertise:Intermediate
There are definitely drawbacks to being an early adopter to an OS. On the Windows Phone 7 Platform there are no custom ringtones, the app marketplace is, obviously, still in its infancy among a few other update-able offenses (why didn't it launch with Cut & Paste?)...
...but with that said.
I love this phone. The complete integration of social networks has had me actually using the sites I formerly was just a member of (ie Facebook, Twitter, YouTube). The Touch is perfect and is exemplified in a couple really cool free games like "Fireworks" and "Impossible Shoota" while the tilt is best shown in a freebie like "Unite". The camera takes a little getting used to since there is a hold until "locked" before taking the photo and the lack of a touch screen option for taking the picture is silly to me. The screen can be seen in bright light for the times that you actually need it but as with any electronic it is better viewed if the screen isn't in direct light. Xbox Live integration is top-notch and will only improve with all the future updates that have already been announced. It is silly you can't use Microsoft Points to buy the Games for the phone, but I am sure that is something to do with the Cell Carrier. The Zune Software works flawlessly making it easy to manage any Music, Video or Pictures on the fly. Hotmail Integration is flawless along with all Contacts, Calendar and SkyDrive. If you use Sharepoint, there is NO reason that you don't have this phone.
TL;DR:
I gave this Phone Top-Notch Stars except in Features because there is not a camera on the front of this phone... otherwise, I love it all.
I gave this Phone Top-Notch Stars except in Features because there is not a camera on the front of this phone... otherwise, I love it all.
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
This is a win and I love it
on March 11, 2011
Posted by: gamer27
from Middleburg, FL
Expertise:Intermediate
This is by far one of the better Windows Phone 7 in my opinion. it's sleek, the size is good, and the screen is flawless. I absolutely love this product. The camera quality is great, the sound quality is amazing, and the screen puts out an awesome display for movies/pictures. The three buttons on the bottom are a pain during some game on this phone but, the only true downside that I've come across as of writing this is that there is no app for Pandora....
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US