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View Best Sellers   Release Date: Q1 2004 Released For: T-Mobile - Discontinued Released for T-Mobile, the Samsung SGH-E715 is designed with style-conscious consumers in mind. With its multi-shot imaging features, integrated camera, and advanced messaging capabilities, the SGH-E715 brings cutting-edge camera phones to consumers. Containing a LED flash, the SGH-E715 allows users to take high resolution images, even when shooting in dark places. Appealing to the hip, self-assured crowd, the SGH-E715 scores points its sleek, chic design and its advanced features... [Continue reading Samsung E715 Review]

Technical Specifications
Network:	GSM 900 / 1900
Form Factor:	Clamshell
Dimensions:	90 x 45 x 24 mm
Weight:	95 g
Antenna:	Internal
Navigation:	4-Way Keypad
Battery Type:	900 mAh Li-Ion
Talk Time:	4.00
Standby Time:	300
Memory:	9 MB
Expandable Memory:
Imaging
Main Screen:	65000 colors (TFT) 128 x 160 px
External Screen:	2 colors (OLED) 80 x 64 px
Camera:	0.3 MP / 640 x 480 px / 5X Zoom / Multi-Shot
Audio
MP3 Player:
FM Radio:
Speakerphone:
Push-To-Talk:
Multimedia
Wallpapers:	128 x 128 px
Screen Savers:	128 x 128 px
Ring Tones:	40 chord
Themes:
Games:	J2ME
Streaming Multimedia:
Messaging
SMS:
EMS:
MMS:
Email:
Chat:
Predictive Text:	T9
Applications
Phonebook Capacity:	1000
Calendar:
To-Do List:
WAP:	2.0
Voice Commands:
Calculator:
Connectivity
Bluetooth:
Infrared Port:
High-Speed Data:	GPRS (Class 8)
Wi-Fi:
GPS:
PC Sync:
More Information
Website:	Samsung E715 Website
Discussion:	Samsung Forum

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One of the best

In my opinion the E715 is one of the best if not the best phone on the market currently. In conparision to my old S105 the E715 holds calls much better, has a ton more memory (i'm addicted to downloading ringtones), better screen, and better folding design. Comparing it to my friend's v205, it takes better pictures (not a replacement for a real camera), again the memory is much better; ie more pictures wallpapers and ringtones. I'd say the only downside is the small keypad is a little harder to write messages on, no big deal. I'm pretty sure it's durable because I ran my S105 over with a van and it was fine. Battery life seemed weak at first but after charging overnight from dead it was much better. I can usually go 48 hrs between charges on average usage. Unless you NEED bluetooth or voice dialing this is the phone to have.

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Samsung E715

I am calling for all people who own or have owned an E715 Samsung and had issues with the screen fading to contact the BBB and Samsung for a recall or replacement of product. After 2 months of argueing i was sent the new T609.

This started as a faulty product issue. I purchased 3 samsung cellphones e715 over a year and a half ago. Since that time my wife and i have exchanged these phones for the same reason( faded screen ) several times while under warranty. Now the warranty was up and the issue was still there. It is clear that samsung should have recalled these phones over a year ago. I have several friends and co-workers that have or had the same phones and all have the same issue. After numerous attempts to contact samsung, i finally recieved a call from Greg Crenshaw. After explaining to him the issue and letting him know that i would go on all the online forums and petition for a recall of this phone he agreed to fix the phones. This was on July 24th on the 28th i recieved the package with return lable to send my phones in. after a week without a reply, i called to inquire on the progress,i was originaly told that the phones will be "flashed" then sent back overnight, Greg stated that "he had the phones in his hands and that one is fixed but the other one cannot be fixed" i was not happy but i said ok go ahead and send them back. He said that they'd be out the next day. Now on the 23rd of August, still no phones, I called again only to be told that my phones were lost. Greg agreed to overnight a similar model the next day. On the 25th of August, I called to make sure phones were shipped, Greg stated that "we don't have that model available right now." I did not get the phones requested.

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Samsung E715 Review

First off, this is the first cell phone I have ever purchased for my own personal use. It was a step up from the monochrome nokia with few features that worked extremely well for what it was.

I've had this phone for approximately a week, and so far it has been really good. Reception and signal have been great, the battery has lasted for a long time although it does charge quite often when not in use. The camera has great ability although picture quality is less than to be desired even in the Super Fine setting (although some of that may be my own shaky hand). The flash works extremely well, and if you have to use this camera in an emergency or on a moments notice, it will do the job quite nicely.

The phone is fairly ergonomic, and this being my first flip phone, I am not fat fingering hardly anything. Compared with the LG VX6000 and the previous Samsung 205, you will notice on this phone that ther eis padding in the areas where the phone would contact itself when in the closed and open positions, reducing impact and possible internal damages and external marring. Very slick idea seeing as I haven't seen another phone yet with anything like that.

Overall I'm happy with the phone. I got it for under $100, and for the price I don't think it could be beat.

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What i think about E-715

I just got my T-mobile samsung E-715, and first of all i've gotta say that it's really Beautiful and Classy with his camera in the middle top and his OLED black screen.

You open the folder to find a quite big screen of a very good quality. unfortunatly the keypad is a little small so it makes it hard to use, however you'll easily get familiar with it.

The ringtones are of a good quality even not being MP3 and support up to 40 instruments at a time!! However the lack of composer may bother some Nokia adepts, so you'll have to get your ringtones using IR or cable...

the camera is a buit-in 640 * 480 max resolution with a max of 65 000 colors which offers a good photos quality. The "flash" (actually it's just a very brigth light), the "zoom" (Digital and not optical), the frames and effects and the multishot are such a cool features. Howerver you can't record videos although it was present in some previous versions (E-710).

The battery life is fair (about 3 days in standby, 2 days if used)

overall: this mobile is GOOD for a basic user who doesn't need too much customization! Try it and you'll love it!!!

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SAmsung E715

great phone with stylish features.. however there are a few flaws...-

1) VERY short battery life.. a day if you are lucky

2) if you close the phone when u r done talking... it takes an additional 2 seconds for the phone to disconnect the call... very annoying.

3) MYsterious Lack of audio capabilities... no radio... no mp3... and no speakerfone

HOWEVER THE PHONE IS STILL A GREAT PHONE WITH A HUGE MEMORY

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Samsung E715

i completely agree with ahardin8.i bought my samsung E715(T-MOBILE) in sep 04 and it was in this aug dat i started facing problems with the screen.if i start writing a text all of a sudden everything is cancelled and it goes bak to the main screen.
overall this a very slick cell fone with good looks and a good camera resolution but its definately not the one u can depend on,its not durable at all.

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Great phone.. but don't buy it.

Okay, I've had my phone for about a year now. I love it because I can stick it in my pocket and not have anything poking out (antenna). I love the size, it's great. The camera isn't great but I bought it for a phone. I already have a camera.

The reason I say don't buy it is. The inside LCD screen goes bad after a while using it. You'll be lucky to get through with your 1 yr contract before you have contrast issues with the screen. You start getting little white lines... EVERY WHERE. I thought it was just my phone but I took it to T-Mobile and they said that everyone they know that ones one for a while has the same issue. The guy there pulled his out and SAME thing! I called T-Mobile and I might be sending it in for the SECOND time to fix it. First time didn't fix it. I asked what says that it'll get fixed this time? He said that after 3 times they give me a refurb unit. Great. So I can keep sending that one back in? No thanks! Do yourself a favor. Buy a different phone. Again, great phone, if you want just a phone. It just has bad hardware.

The calendar isn't so great and the alarms either.. but I just use it for a phone... my only phone. I don't have a land line so.. I use it for about 600min a month. Works great other than the LCD. Can't really read it that well.

Good luck!

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E710

I had this phone for two days before taking it back

I found that everytime i wanted to send a text i had to change to predictive text everytime! the last 3-4 phones i have had have had a menu option so you do not have to change the input method everytime.

I also found the lack of profiles annoying.

Nice enough phone but lacked two pretty basic features

Have plumped for a Motorola V600, had it a few hours so not really had chance to check everything out, i'll repot back nearer the weekend.

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For Users who only want it for a Year!!!

I bought my Samsung E715 back in Dec. of 03. So it was a while ago, but come Dec of 04 my screen started going out, so I went to exchange it, (im a T-Mobile User) well they said they wouldn't replace it even though my contract expired 3 days earlier. (So exactly a year later the phone went out)So i agree with the first post that the screen has a very short life and the battery is not that great either. I have to charge it every night otherwise it will go dead that next day. So it's definately a great looking phone but it's not worth the money. Also the pictures are very poor quality, so i would say the overall quality of the phone isn't that great, but I love the way the phone looks!

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