SprintVUE Trial and Samsung m250

DKrics · 09-09-2006, 09:08 PM

So, I got my phone yesterday for a 4 month trial.
The SprintVUE test marketing is going on in only Kansas City and Las Vegas.
I've had the phone for a day, and at times it streams the television almost flawlessly, and at other times, there are troubles (garbled picture, no pic but just audio, etc.).
I watched the shuttle launch on CNN today through my phone. When it does stream great, the picture is very impressive. When CNN is on, you can even read the scroll at the bottom of the screen, even though its pretty small type.
I get MLB Live, Starz, CNN, ETV, Comedy Central, MTV, and a few other stations.
The phone is thick, and its menus are almost the same as my old Samsung A900. The charger is the same as my A900.
The phone has a slot for a mini SD card. I don't know how much internal memory the phone has, and I don't see it listed in the instruction manual. They provided us with a 32MB miniSD card (which we get to keep when the study is over). When the trial is over, we need to send in the phone so Samsung can evaluate the wear and tare.
The bluetooth is the same as the A900. Most of the features are the same as that phone, with the exception of the phone's VUE service (and the swivel screen).
I don't have pictures at this time. It may be a little while before I can post any.
A few interesting notes: the phone lists stations such as ESPN in the menu options, but that is not available during this test marketing. Also, in the instruction manual, there are no pictures of the phone (those pages are blank). Also, some of the launch pad customization listed in the manual are not available with the software currently on the phone.
The camera is a 2.0 megapixel. Haven't had time to play with it.
The internet and menu navigation seem a bit faster than my A900.
So, that's what I know as of now.
Take care.

**JSMZ** · 09-09-2006, 09:51 PM

SWEET ! Keep us posted for sure ! ! Im very interested in this phone, Im thinking it will be the replacement for my 920.

**INTERNET2000** · 09-09-2006, 10:05 PM

Just Kidding! Please keep us updated!

***james2K*** · 09-09-2006, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INTERNET2000

Just Kidding! Please keep us updated!

I'm not!

Can we see some pics please?

Nevermind, I was so excited that I didn't read the entire post.

**Jonathanlc2005** · 09-09-2006, 10:58 PM

yeah dude... post pics. and they have starz!?!?... can you list all the channels and is it worth the service/phone? signal strength?

is it like watch it currently on tv? and can you run a speed test to let us know the speed.

**NINO63004** · 09-09-2006, 11:00 PM

sounds like its going well so far...like already said keep us updated...

Nino

ment99 · 09-11-2006, 01:58 AM

I have the phone; any specific pictures you guys want to see from the phone?

ssaifull · 09-11-2006, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ment99

I have the phone; any specific pictures you guys want to see from the phone?

any pictures will do, the more the merrier! and to clarify, we want multiple pictures OF the phone, not pictures taken BY the phone.

^^that should be a golden rule for pictures of any new phone

**Evan702** · 09-11-2006, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKrics

The phone has a slot for a mini SD card. I don't know how much internal memory the phone has, and I don't see it listed in the instruction manual. They provided us with a 32MB miniSD card (which we get to keep when the study is over).

It's actually a microSD slot though it did come with a miniSD adapter. In addition to the 32 MB external card that it came with, the phone has 32 MB of internal memory.

Ced91071 · 09-11-2006, 07:43 AM

joshua_g_perez · 09-11-2006, 09:06 AM

Sweet!!

Hopefully this will work out great for Sprint. The phone looks really cool too. I just hope that the swivel is durable and doesn't get real loose and flimsy.

gla17624 · 09-11-2006, 10:22 AM

did sprint say what they would do if someone didn't send the phone back to sprint? would they only charge you the full retail price for the phone? it might be worth it to keep the phone if that's all they did to you.

guess they would mark the esn as stolen and shut the phone off on you.
also, did the phone come already activated with a new number, or did they just do an esn swap on the phone and let you use it with your existing mobile number and plan?

**Jonathanlc2005** · 09-11-2006, 01:28 PM

where are the pics

**Evan702** · 09-11-2006, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gla17624

also, did the phone come already activated with a new number, or did they just do an esn swap on the phone and let you use it with your existing mobile number and plan?

ESN swap plus a $15 PV credit each month of the trial.

CJENA · 09-11-2006, 02:22 PM

Do you have to return the phone when this is over, or do you get to keep it?

09-09-2006, 09:08 PM	#1
DKrics Telegraph User Join Date: May 2, '03 Location: Midwest Posts: 18 Phone: Pearl 8130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 213	SprintVUE Trial and Samsung m250 So, I got my phone yesterday for a 4 month trial. The SprintVUE test marketing is going on in only Kansas City and Las Vegas. I've had the phone for a day, and at times it streams the television almost flawlessly, and at other times, there are troubles (garbled picture, no pic but just audio, etc.). I watched the shuttle launch on CNN today through my phone. When it does stream great, the picture is very impressive. When CNN is on, you can even read the scroll at the bottom of the screen, even though its pretty small type. I get MLB Live, Starz, CNN, ETV, Comedy Central, MTV, and a few other stations. The phone is thick, and its menus are almost the same as my old Samsung A900. The charger is the same as my A900. The phone has a slot for a mini SD card. I don't know how much internal memory the phone has, and I don't see it listed in the instruction manual. They provided us with a 32MB miniSD card (which we get to keep when the study is over). When the trial is over, we need to send in the phone so Samsung can evaluate the wear and tare. The bluetooth is the same as the A900. Most of the features are the same as that phone, with the exception of the phone's VUE service (and the swivel screen). I don't have pictures at this time. It may be a little while before I can post any. A few interesting notes: the phone lists stations such as ESPN in the menu options, but that is not available during this test marketing. Also, in the instruction manual, there are no pictures of the phone (those pages are blank). Also, some of the launch pad customization listed in the manual are not available with the software currently on the phone. The camera is a 2.0 megapixel. Haven't had time to play with it. The internet and menu navigation seem a bit faster than my A900. So, that's what I know as of now. Take care.

09-09-2006, 10:58 PM	#5
Jonathanlc2005 one of the few remaining original SU members Mood: Join Date: Jan 18, '06 Location: PA Posts: 3,745 Phone: Palm pre Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 4,244	yeah dude... post pics. and they have starz!?!?... can you list all the channels and is it worth the service/phone? signal strength? is it like watch it currently on tv? and can you run a speed test to let us know the speed. __________________ My replies and comments contain my opinion on the matters which have been posted, and do not represent the rules, policies and regulations of my employer and should not be taken as such. sprint phone history:sanyo 9000,I670,I570,mogul,curve,rumor,rant,eclipse, 595u, another aircard,v950, Pre

09-09-2006, 11:00 PM	#6
NINO63004 Put your Ad Here Join Date: Feb 21, '05 Location: The Mitten State Posts: 13,808 Phone: Blackberry Tour Trades: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post SU$: 1,009,122	sounds like its going well so far...like already said keep us updated... Nino __________________ Please check out my pictures on my Flickr site.

09-11-2006, 01:58 AM	#7
ment99 Telegraph User Join Date: Jul 7, '03 Location: Kansas City Posts: 21 Phone: Palm Centro Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 89	Pictures? I have the phone; any specific pictures you guys want to see from the phone?

09-11-2006, 07:43 AM	#10
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09-09-2006, 09:51 PM	#2
JSMZ Life is getting better Mood: Join Date: Jan 18, '06 Location: fishin, or workin Posts: 2,898 Phone: touch pro Trades: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 4,756	SWEET ! Keep us posted for sure ! ! Im very interested in this phone, Im thinking it will be the replacement for my 920.

09-09-2006, 10:05 PM	#3
INTERNET2000 Yes You Can Mood: Join Date: Nov 22, '04 Location: United States Posts: 4,137 Phone: HTC Mogul Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 14,955	Just Kidding! Please keep us updated!

09-11-2006, 09:06 AM	#11
joshua_g_perez Telephone User Join Date: Jan 21, '04 Location: Somewhere far Posts: 115 Phone: Samsung A920 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 67	Sweet!! Hopefully this will work out great for Sprint. The phone looks really cool too. I just hope that the swivel is durable and doesn't get real loose and flimsy.

09-11-2006, 10:22 AM	#12
gla17624 Walkie Talkie User Join Date: May 9, '05 Posts: 435 Trades: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 1,071	did sprint say what they would do if someone didn't send the phone back to sprint? would they only charge you the full retail price for the phone? it might be worth it to keep the phone if that's all they did to you. guess they would mark the esn as stolen and shut the phone off on you. also, did the phone come already activated with a new number, or did they just do an esn swap on the phone and let you use it with your existing mobile number and plan?

09-11-2006, 01:28 PM	#13
Jonathanlc2005 one of the few remaining original SU members Mood: Join Date: Jan 18, '06 Location: PA Posts: 3,745 Phone: Palm pre Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 4,244	where are the pics __________________ My replies and comments contain my opinion on the matters which have been posted, and do not represent the rules, policies and regulations of my employer and should not be taken as such. sprint phone history:sanyo 9000,I670,I570,mogul,curve,rumor,rant,eclipse, 595u, another aircard,v950, Pre

09-11-2006, 02:22 PM	#15
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