Samsung SGH A717 Cell Phone

I want my old school Motarolla back please!

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Sep 10, 2008

Pros: Looks cool, nice display

Cons: Drops A LOT of calls, hard to open, hard to dial, poor battery life, poor ambient sound filtering

When I first got this phone I was stoked. I loved the pivoting camera lens and the awesome display. Aesthetically, this phone is sweet. As I started to use it more I soon realized I was in trouble. First of all, this phone drops at least 1 out of 4 c...alls that go over 5 minutes. I have called technical support numerous times and the issue has not been resolved. SO FRUSTRATING! Second, if there is ANY background noise then you won't be able to hear the person's voice you are talking to. Third, the battery life is very poor compared to other phones I have had, I feel like I'm constantly having to charge my phone. Fourth, it is difficult to for me to open, and also difficult to dial. It's a very compact phone best for ppl w/small hands and fingers. Bottom line, this is my 5th phone, and the one I have liked the least. I would take my first ever cell phone with a riser antenna back in the late 90's over this phone any day. Don't make the same mistake I did, and choose a phone based on looks. Read more Less