Samsung Instinct

Hmmmm, looks like they ARE listening. Reading into that, they will have a webcast at noon tomorrow (not sure what timezone, but whatever) to discuss plans. That is good news that they are fixing at AND that they are being pretty forward about communicating with the technical community. Both are promising...

I guess we'll hold on and see what kind of response we get from the developer community on this.

BTW, If Sprint does as planned, I think that may be the last straw for me. I'm not a Google fanboy, but their suite of applications that can go mobile (apps, Calendar, etc) may close the holes I have with the Instinct. I have a method for syncing my contacts (Bluetooth, thanks to the gentleman who suggested that), and I can use Google calendar (Mac) and Google calendar mobile (Instinct) for the rest. I do wish Google had better contacts functionality, but maybe I just haven't figured that out yet.

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dkpaladin wrote:
Too little to late unfortunately. I already sent mine back. Too bad they decided to hide and and play cloak and dagger games with info on updates. Looks as though it could be decent.

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How fast do you expect them to come up with updates? The phone has been released for two and a half weeks. I think they are listening and trying to make improvements. These companies are rather large and things take time. Now do I think the phone was ready to be released, perhaps not but still they are making efforts to fix the issues. If it had been 6 months before we saw this then I would share your feelings.

Did anyone hear anything about what happened at the webcast that was supposed to be today at noon?

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jsmith wrote:

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chadaccount wrote:
Did anyone hear anything about what happened at the webcast that was supposed to be today at noon?

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Some details of the Sprint developer webcast are here:

 

http://instinctbookmarks.blogspot.com/2008/07/missed-sprint-instinct-developer.html

 

 

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Thoughts? In reading the chat clipping I was NOT impressed. It felt like the dev team playing defense and not committing to dates or delivery.

Darn.....

Development and testing of software takes a lot of time so I understand that they have not announced the dates yet. With a high profile device like Instinct, if they ***** up in the rush to release something, it could cause a lot of bad publicity and irate customers.

 

As an Instinct owner, I would rather see them do it right. And I would be happy if they just add support of standard Java UI (keyboard etc.) because then many other free applications can be downloaded and run on the phone!

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Agreed. I suppose I was looking for a bit more commitment to specific fixes/functions to be implmented (although reafing between the lines, there's indication, but no definitive statement) and maybe some priorities. It seemed vague to me, like a PM calming an irritated client.

Ahhh well, my i500 (don't ask) is still kicking. I think I'll let this unfold further...

As my user name suggests, I've probably had more cell phones and logged more minutes than most of you combined. I still have my original Army style phone that weights about 5lbs with a 6 inch antenna. Service was Pac_Tel back then. My reason for commenting at all is that this basic device that started as a way to communicate to other individuals while on the go and to improve productivity for those individuals on the move has become a revolution of such that has evolved into a symbol of status, prestige and features that are running like wild fire. The reason that many companies have produced these devices (mostly overseas) is to fit the many different life styles that command these devices. These devices pack more information and process more data than computers that once took the space of 14 x 14 foot room. Every time a new phone hits the market, everyone thinks that every feature that they had on a previous phone should exist on the newest phone that is released. Well, if the market share of individuals willing to pay over $1,000 for this type of phone was evident, then production would start rightaway but, the reality is that most of the individuals in these forums are returning phones under warranty or finding ways to get the newest phone without paying at all. So people, take a realistic look at what you're getting and decide what phone will fit your needs, not just having the latest thing on the market. Samsung makes a pretty good phone for those in the beginning market users and middle markets. For those users that command the work life, road warrior or need the equivalent of a laptop on their phone. Stick to PDA's like Treo and the newest line of Blackberry ( You don't see their prices going down do ya). That is why, they are meant for heavy users and are solid phones for guys like myself. In other words, Don't by the Mercedes E55 when you have no idea what you're getting and how to operate the vehicle but then again, don't buy the toyota Prius thinking you're going from 0-60 in 4.5 either. Do your home work people, stop jumping on the bandwagon just because it's the latest and greatest. Remember, enjoy life and roll with the punches. The pain doesn't last forever. Rundy in ATL

I would agree with you there are those that have to have the latest and greatest ....and I'm confidentthe majority are not road warrior people misled by deceptive marketing....the MAJORITYare the beginning and middle market people frustrated because their Prius is notDOINGwhat THEY stated IT WOULD/SHOULD. ahhh...but before you say it does... albeit poorly.....think about how they started marketing this phoneby having it initially listedas aPDA/Smartphone and iPhone comparisons....well..... you've proven your memory is good as far as 1992 ...see if you can remember buying anything within that time frame that wasn't free and did not do as advertised, promised, looked like it would do.....whatever... and try to remember how you felt....if not then how about if your Mercedes gas gauge only worked part of the time, if it would lock up and quit in the middle of a trip without any notice and if your windshield were made out of saran wrap.....I actually like this phone(I know it's hard to believe) I didn't expect it to be perfect, I am merely disappointed with these issues. I was ...and am still hoping they right their wrongs.....the wrongsyou can't possibly NOT know...the Browser Blows - Freezes, Site Denials, etc....the TV is terrible...I along with EVERYONEam suffering the same e-mail issues in countless other posts, lost push mail settings, OWA, exchange...etc.... I only getANGRY when you turn on the TV and can still see commercials stating lighting fast internet/full html...flawless looking TV and so on...I amLIVID and disgustedat the thought this corporate giant poisoned by the greed that has become the standard for business spentmore marketing dollars than quality assured manufacturing. This was obviously (now) rushed to market before the ( I won't say it ) Mecedes came out, then hinted there will be some fixes with no set date until....coincidentally...the release 30 day period was upon us ....with what to them COULD be an onslaught of returns ...and.... shwabap there it is...an estimated partial fix date....my fear now is...they rush the fixes to stop the bleeding. maybe a good time for some closing thoughts......mmm....lets see....

1. I was going to ask if you would have put out this type of product...but then Isensed somecondescending corporate type shrewd arrogance when pointed out you've had more phones than most combined and that I was "this" type of person who doesn't like to do homework. ....

2. If I hadTHAT many would that mean IalwaysHAD the latest?

3. If Ihated homework and never graduated...it would not change theInstinct issues.

4.I've never owned anything Apple nor do I have a desire. but I should say... I am not against it.

5. I do believe in Capitalism.... If it's what ruins this country though...that's it....it's over.

6.How dare I or anybody else come to expect the minimum that was smarmily promised. I guess I'll see you in ****.

7. I don't feel like too much TV ruined me,made me gullible,or part of the walking dead.

8. It is what it is.