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I've had the Samsung Propel for less than a week already and I like it very much. My previous phone was an LG Shine - a very competent phone itself - but I wanted a QWERTY keyboard that wouldn't break the bank. This phone has 3G, a MicroSD slot, a compact design, and of course the QWERTY keyboard. The screen is bright, the camera is adequate. Call quality is great, much better than the Shine it's replacing. Even my MP3 ringtones are clear in quality. The phone uses AT&T's proprietary software which is a bit quirky at times. Navigating the system is a bit cumbersome sometimes due to the number of keystrokes required, such as when sending an SMS message. Also, the contacts list only displays at most two contacts at one time which makes browsing relatively time-consuming. A saving grace of this phone is how you can customize it - the functions of the four buttons on the circular D-pad can all be changed, and you can really utilize the custom "My Menu" on the left soft button to circumvent a lot of navigating. The keyboard itself is pretty good. Granted, it's not a Crackberry and it can get a little cramped sometimes, but you get used to it pretty quickly. Four days in and I'm pretty happy with it but I'm still not typing very fast yet. The trick is to use the tips of your thumbs for greater accuracy. The phone is pretty solid. I haven't dropped it yet but I'd expect it to hold up okay, but not as well as the Shine seemed to. I will be getting a Body Glove case for this phone once my Shine sells and with that I'll be much more confident. Overall, it's a great starter phone for those who want a QWERTY phone with 3G compatibility. If you do a moderate amount of texting like me, it's great, but if you're a heavy texter and phone-typer in general, you may want to consider a phone with larger keyboard and better internal software. But then again, you're looking at a much higher price than what you'd pay for this. It's great bang for the buck.Read full review
I had this phone previously and broke the screen so I tried 2 other types before going back to this phone. I tried a Samsung Impression but it was too large, heavy and I didn't like having to use 2 hands for the touch screen, I like just pushing a button. I then purchased a Pantech dual slide, but the reception was not as good as the Samsung, the keyboard keys were different and everything was just too small. I went back to the Propel because I knew the phone and was happy with it originally. The reception and speaker quality are both good and although the button are a bit small, I can still see and touch them comfortably. This phone is not as up-to-date on its functions as new phones, but the quality is good and it does perform well. It is small and fits in a pocket, which is my requirement. This is not a phone for a person that likes to have the most modern technology, but it is a good phone for first timers or those who have a comfort zone with technology, as it does have camera and video that operate well and has internet capabilities, but it does require more steps to operate certain functions than newer phones.Read full review
Pros: Aesthetic Quality Damage resistent Functionality in soft and hard wares Economic Ergonomic Cons: Incompatability with standard headphones Limitations on personalization The Bottom Line: I recomend you BUY this product, because, not only does it meet the majority of ones phone related needs, but also because it's pretty! Author's Review Most people look to cellphones as accesories. To some, our phones are our doorway to civilization and society. But for those of us who view our phones as good function and good fashion, the Samsung Propel serves as the standard. I have been using the Samsung Propel (In green,) for quite some time now. This phone has yet to dissapoint me in a way that would make me doubt the product. You should see, as I list the positives and negatives, what few there are, that the Propel is a reliable, buyable phone. The Samsung Propel's initial pro is its appearance. While I would certainly agree that a phones shell may not always accurately reflect it's internal quality, I would contend that looks are important. Our world is built on aesthetic pleasure! The product was originally released in four standard colors: A deep red, A soft navy, A vibrant green, and a White and Red duochrome. The green phone; I speak of this color in particular, because it's sitting next to my keyboard currently; is backed with a simple, but interesting geometric pattern. The detail seems unecessary, but I believe it ads much deserved personality. Even if you don't like it, It gives those of us who spend a great deal of time taking pictures of ourselves, something to look at while the shutter snaps. While we're on the subject of photography, I would like to discuss this phones camera. I was greatly surprised at the quality this 1.3mp camera produced. Not only were the images satisfactory, but the settings with which you can take a photo were quite pleasing as well. With timers, color and light filters, and a variety of fun extras, this camera will do the majority of your photographic endevors good justice. This phone served as my primary camera for at least six months. Because this product seems to emphasize an air of quality experience, It is not likely to dissapoint in regards to programing. The Propel's operating system is an efficient one. Very rarely did I have any issues locating, adjusting, or studying any of the phones tools; This is particularily important to people who may share my disdain for unfamiliar, unfriendly softwear. Just as the softwear sates the starving soul of the common cellphone owner, The hardwear is premium, as well as tasty! Thumbing at the keys, I am happy to find that the keyboard is set up similar to the standard qwertys. Letters and a majority of commonly used characters are in the proper corresponding places. The keys are spaced adecquitely, and the fact that the phone DOES have a full keyboard makes conversation through text and email proper, civilized, and timely. Thought, those characteristics are all subject to those who's thumbs type the words. These keys are protected through method of sliding cover. The large screen slides down to protect the meat of the phone, as well as lock it. This helps to keep from accidentally presing buttons, and works quite well to put at bay the threat of an unitentional call from the pants or purse. As far as data transfer goes, The Propel is equiped with an external microSD port. I've dealt with many a phone that required me toRead full review
So far, after about a month, I still like this phone. I bought it as a replacement for a broken Blackjack 1. Very similar in feel, but with a hidden keyboard. The good-I find the keyboard easy to use, even with my big fingers. Navigation is different than the Blackjack, but I'm getting used to it. Call clarity is good, and reception is good. My Blackjack was horrible at both. Internet is easy to use. Surprisingly quick w/o being Windows Mobile based. The bad-battery life is awful. I figured Samsung had learned it's lesson with the complaints from Blackjack owners (they even made a bigger battery and cover for the Blackjack) Really poor planning here. Another disappointment-none of my Blackjack 1 accessories work. Apparently they changed with the Blackjack II introduction. I was hoping to be able to use the car adaper, USB, maybe even the batteries. No dice. And the new charger is a PITA to insert in the charge port. The old one was a snap. Still, overall, a decent phone.Read full review
I have owned this phone for 3 years now and love it. While it may not be super high tech and fancy like an iPhone or the Blackberry, it does pretty much the same stuff. The phone is slim & fairly small, so it fits easily into my back pocket where I tend to forget I left it there. I like the slider function that reveals a full keyboard. This makes for quick texting & email writing. The only downsides to the phone would be the screen size-on the smallish side, no full-length games on the phone (all demo versions), and the battery life isn't so great-if you spend 4hrs on the internet in one day, you'll eat up about half the battery life. It's easy to navigate and I'm disappointed AT&T stopped carrying the phone. Check it out online, you may just like it as much as I do.
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