Samsung S5230 Star (Tocco Lite) Quad-band Cell Phone - Unlocked

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★★★★☆
3.9

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★★★★☆
3.7

 

$189.99 at J&R Electronics

 
 

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Pros

  • Lightweight (8)
  • Neat features (8)
  • Easy to use (7)
  • Simple / intuitive controls (6)
  • Strong signal (5)
  • Durable (3)
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Cons

  • Awkward keypad (1)
  • Can't move photos to comp (1)
  • Drops calls (1)
  • Freezes up (1)
  • Headphones one type only (1)
  • Limited game variety (1)
  • Samsung won't register it (1)
  • Weak signal (1)

Best Uses

  • Making calls (8)
  • Texting (7)
  • Email (3)
  • Web browsing (3)
  • Games (1)
  • Music (1)
 
 
 

Provided by J&R Electronics

Black / Gesture lock / Handwriting recognition / Accelerometer sensor / microSD slot / Up to 10hrs. talk time / 3.15 MP camera with smile detection

Specification Description
Model S5230
Approximate Hours Standby per charge 800
Approximate Hours Talk per charge 10
Camera 3 to 3.9 Megapixel
GSM 4 Band
Key Entry Touchscreen
Screen Single Screen
Service Compatibility UnLocked
Style Bar

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Last update: Oct 22, 2009

Samsung S5230 Star (Tocco Lite) Quad-band Cell Phone - Unlocked Reviews

 
 
 

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★★
5.0
Excellent for the price

"I selected this phone due to (1) size, (2) low price, and (3) easy to check my Yahoo and Google emails with T-Mobile T-Zones. The only back side is that this phone is uneasy to use for calling card calls when you need to dial 1-800 number, then pin, then the number. As soon you get connected to 1-800 number, the screen goes black, keypad gets locked so you need to unblock the keypad then select an option for ent..." Read Full Review »

Sep 04, 2009 by OnBudgetTraveller

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Handwriting Recognition is not a feature

"Even though, it is advertised in the phone's description, this phone does not have "Handwriting Recognition"!!! It does have "Gesture Control", meaning that it recognizes letters that can be used to unlock the phone & make a call. This kind of defeats the purpose of me getting this phone & is very disappointing. Also, this phone tends to go dead in the middle of a call, very often. Meaning, I cannot hear my part..." Read Full Review »

Sep 15, 2009 by Dee Dazzln

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Samsung S5230 Star (Tocco Lite) Quad-band Cell Phone - Unlocked Review

Handwriting Recognition is not a feature

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Easy Buttons and Controls
  • Lightweight
  • Neat Features

    Cons

  • Drops Calls
  • Freezes Up
  • Limited Game Variety
  • Weak Signal

    Best Uses

  • Email
  • Making Calls
  • Texting
 

"Even though, it is advertised in the phone's description, this phone does not have "Handwriting Recognition"!!! It does have "Gesture Control", meaning that it recognizes letters that can be used to unlock the phone & make a call. This kind of defeats the purpose of me getting this phone & is very d …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Sep 15 2009
Dee Dazzln
New York, NY
I am:
  • Parent
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
Price: $189.99
 
 

Samsung S5230 Star (Tocco Lite) Quad-band Cell Phone - Unlocked Review

Nice price, easy to setup phone.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy Buttons and Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Neat Features

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Making Calls
  • Texting
 

"Phone works very well. The virtual keyboard is easier to use than I thought it would be.



This is not a perfect phone, but given the price, its very good. Compare to other similar priced phones and you will see. 5 star rating is for feature versus price.



The configuration for T-mobile was easy …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 15 2009
ejh
Oregon
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  • Practical
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Price: $189.99
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Samsung S5230 Star (Tocco Lite) Quad-band Cell Phone - Unlocked Review

Excellent for the price

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight
  • Neat Features

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Making Calls
  • Web Browsing
 

"I selected this phone due to (1) size, (2) low price, and (3) easy to check my Yahoo and Google emails with T-Mobile T-Zones. The only back side is that this phone is uneasy to use for calling card calls when you need to dial 1-800 number, then pin, then the number. As soon you get connected to 1-80 …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 4 2009
OnBudgetTraveller
Chicago, IL
I am:
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
Price: $189.99
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Samsung S5230 Star (Tocco Lite) Quad-band Cell Phone - Unlocked Review

A Star Indeed

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy Buttons and Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight
  • Neat Features
  • More »

    Cons

  • Headphones one type only

    Best Uses

  • Making Calls
  • Texting
 

"I bought this phone for my 15 yr old daughter, who loves to text message. It has a haptic screen, easy to use keypad. The handwriting recognition is a bit slow but a cool feature. The only draw back to this phone is the headset, you cannot use a universal one. Other than that, this phone is aweso …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 24 2009
sunflower
austin, texas
I am:
  • Practical
  • Student
Reviewed at:
Price: $189.99
 
 

Samsung S5230 Star (Tocco Lite) Quad-band Cell Phone - Unlocked Review

Excellent inexpensive TouchScreen phone

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy Buttons and Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight
  • Neat Features
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Email
  • Games
  • Making Calls
  • Music
  • Texting
  • More »
 

"I bought this phone to use as a back up phone now its my primary emailing and texting phone cause the virtual keyboard is easier to use than I thought it would be. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 22 2009
G.
Virgin Islands
I am:
  • Gearhead
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
Price: $189.99
 
 
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