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Samsung Rant Red

Samsung Rant Red

The Samsung Rant is similiar to the LG Rumor in form and function. Key features include a slide out QWERTY style keyboard, microSD memory card slot, stereo Bluetooth, media player, 2.0 megapixel camera and GPS(LBS).

Other variations: Rant Red, Rant Purple
Compatible carriers: Sprint PCS
Manufactuered by: Samsung
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Quick Glance Specs

Data
EVDO,1xEVDO

Keyboard/Buttons
Full QWERTY

Phone Design
Bar w slide Keyboard

Phone Type
Messaging

Talk Time
5.6 hours (336 minutes)

Features
Brightness, PictBridge, white balance, night shot, spot metering, multi-shot, self-timer functions,video capture (QCIF resolution)

Bluetooth
Yes v2.0/supports FTP-client Supported Profiles: HSP, HFP 1.5, DUN, FTP, OPP, PBA, A2DP, AVRC, BPP

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User Reviews

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the beat phone ever

User (200318), 10/2/2008 10:27:06 PM - Experience: 5 days

I love this phone.If I'm not mistaken the rant would be out october 16,2008.I would recommed it to teens who love to text. It would be 50.00 dollars after mail and rebate. - [+]

Battery Life
3
Display
4
Ease of Use
4
Quality/Durability
4
Styling
4

PROS:

CONS:

SUMMARY: I love this phone.If I'm not mistaken the rant would be out october 16,2008.I would recommed it to teens who love to text. It would be 50.00 dollars after mail and rebate.



Greatest phone ever

User (204167), 11/15/2008 3:14:21 AM - Experience: 7 days

I LOVE this phone! about last year i purchased a piece of crap lg rumor. it worked for me because i could text. until it messed up and i returned it and got a newer one. but that happend to mess up just like the first one. so i decided to go with... - [+]

Battery Life
5
Display
5
Ease of Use
5
Quality/Durability
5
Styling
5

PROS: Qwerty keyboard,
hot red color,
nice camer/camcorder,
nice sound quality,
durable,
stylish,
great reception,
good battery life,

CONS: 3.5 head jack wud have been nice,
no flash but its still good

SUMMARY: I LOVE this phone! about last year i purchased a piece of crap lg rumor. it worked for me because i could text. until it messed up and i returned it and got a newer one. but that happend to mess up just like the first one. so i decided to go with the samsung m520. though its a very good reliable phone it was to simple looking and could have been better. when i saw the samsung rant i purchased it asap..luckly it came out the month of my upgrade. this has been the best phone by far!!! i would recommend it to anyone. great investment



Rant Review

User (204268), 11/16/2008 12:34:42 AM - Experience: 8 days

I researched for best coverage around my house and sprint had stated it had best. Whether inside or outside my house I barely had 3 bars or less so false advertisement on that factor. I'm considering returning the phone since im within my 30 days so... - [+]

Battery Life
1
Display
3
Ease of Use
4
Quality/Durability
3
Styling
3

PROS: Easy to use on txt and navigating

CONS: Battery life extremely sucks!

SUMMARY: I researched for best coverage around my house and sprint had stated it had best. Whether inside or outside my house I barely had 3 bars or less so false advertisement on that factor. I'm considering returning the phone since im within my 30 days so we'll see what happens. Elaboration on poor battery life is going thru my emails or checking the weather for the day and not even using more then 5 mins. of my web has caused my batt from full bars to end of the day by 1 if not dead and beeping. I mean c'mon! I want something that has a decent batt life im not expecting full on dead by the end of the day!!!



Good Phone

User (205882), 11/28/2008 7:14:59 PM - Experience: 20 days

This is one of the better phones i have had. It small easy to use, and fast. It needs some crucial improvements like battery life, and the 3 second camera lag! plus I flash would be great too. Good, but not great. txting is a blast. I would like... - [+]

Battery Life
1
Display
5
Ease of Use
5
Quality/Durability
4
Styling
5

PROS: Fast, one click is easy. GPS is great. txting is fast. software tools, light, not too big, GREAT loud, FOR CHECKING EMAIL.

CONS: Battery life sucks! although when down to one bar, it does last! No flash! Camera has a horrible lag! worst camera. web browser crashes, no realiable

SUMMARY: This is one of the better phones i have had. It small easy to use, and fast. It needs some crucial improvements like battery life, and the 3 second camera lag! plus I flash would be great too. Good, but not great. txting is a blast. I would like more software skins.



umm samsung rant

User (207617), 12/14/2008 5:37:11 PM - Experience: 1 years

i think that the samsung rant is a good fone and it was my second choice cause i was gettin a new fone but i didn't get it because i herd that it was havin a problem and the screen was goin blank after lik 30 days or less and it was gana go on... - [+]

Battery Life
2
Display
4
Ease of Use
4
Styling
4
Voice Quality
4

PROS: i really dont no what this is for

CONS: i dont no what this is for either

SUMMARY: i think that the samsung rant is a good fone and it was my second choice cause i was gettin a new fone but i didn't get it because i herd that it was havin a problem and the screen was goin blank after lik 30 days or less and it was gana go on recall and after the screen goes blank u cant ever use it again cause it dosn't start working after it goes blank it goes blank so i got the samsung propel and it is the best i love it the propel was my first choice but i thought it was 2 exspencive so then i chose the rant but im glad i didn't get the rant and the stuff i route about the rant is all true be cause when i got my propel i was looking at the rant and it just went blank and they were keeping it at the store to show every body what they could be gettin in to and that they shouldn't buy the fone i hope this helps any one when there chosing there new fone dont chose the rant.



samsung rant

User (207732), 12/15/2008 4:45:05 PM - Experience: 1 days

k my second choice for a fone when i was gettin my new fone was the samsung rant but i didn't get it because i herd and saw that it had a problem that the screen was goin blank and wasn't working ever again i even saw it happen because when i was... - [+]

Battery Life
2
Display
4
Ease of Use
4
Styling
4

PROS: dont no what this is 4

CONS: dont n0 what this is 4 either

SUMMARY: k my second choice for a fone when i was gettin my new fone was the samsung rant but i didn't get it because i herd and saw that it had a problem that the screen was goin blank and wasn't working ever again i even saw it happen because when i was looking at the fone when i was about to buy it it just went blank and the store was keeping it there 2 show ppl what could happen to this fone after 30 days or less or maybe u could of just got lucky andit would all work out but wall i was there the 4th person was coming in to return the fone. but then my first choice of fone was the samsung propel i think that it is an excellant fone i had it about 2 weeks and it is fantastic i love it so if u want the samsung rant dont get it make another choice because i dont think that u want to get in to a problem lik that so if ur gettin a new fone i recommend the propel or any other fone out there i geuss i hope this helps any one lookin for there new fone. dont get the rant!!!!!!!!!!



One of the best Qwerty keyboard phones.

User (231795), 2/3/2009 6:54:47 PM - Experience: 1 days

In all, I say the samsung rant is 4.5 out of five. I hope people do the decharge technique, it really helps. I say this is a great phone for teenagers, and people who like to text a lot. - [+]

Battery Life
4
Display
5
Ease of Use
5
Quality/Durability
5
Styling
5

PROS: I love it's smooth and glamourous feel and look. It Has sprint one-click, which i'm in love with right now. The texting quality of the phone is amazing. I love every bit of it. I like the internet browser too. I LOVE how you can customize your carousel. All the important stuff in the one-click. And you can add your shortcuts too. The sprint navigation feature is cool too. At first I though the battery life sucked, but I found out you've got to decharge your phone all the way, and then charge it.

CONS: Okay, I have like only two about this.

The internet browser is okay, but it doesn't give you a full browser experience.

The camera on the phone is kinda weird you've gotta hold it for a little then it'll take the picture.

SUMMARY: In all, I say the samsung rant is 4.5 out of five. I hope people do the decharge technique, it really helps. I say this is a great phone for teenagers, and people who like to text a lot.



Social life

User (233568), 2/17/2009 11:47:01 AM - Experience: 3 days

Overall the Rant is built for you social life, anyone who love texting and communicating with friends would love the rant. Also, don't be afraid to take lots of pictures and videos with a 2.0 Megapixel camera and a built in Micro SD card. It freezes... - [+]

Battery Life
2
Display
5
Ease of Use
4
Quality/Durability
5
Styling
5

PROS: Full Sliding keyboard, up to 700 contacts, Built in music player, Replaceable Battery, 2.0 Megapixel Camera and camcorder, built in micro sd card,

CONS: Short Battery life, slow internet, Freezes alot

SUMMARY: Overall the Rant is built for you social life, anyone who love texting and communicating with friends would love the rant. Also, don't be afraid to take lots of pictures and videos with a 2.0 Megapixel camera and a built in Micro SD card. It freezes alot for me, also when I go into my ringers it mixes up words like for example it would say " Welcome to the Jungle by Jackson 5" or "ABC by Rihanna



SAMSUNG

User (244065), 3/9/2009 9:10:03 PM - Experience: 2 days

BOUGHT A SAMSUNG PLASMA TV AT BEST BUY AND THERE WAS NO ACCESSORIES. CALLED SAMSUNG AND THERE SERVICE STINKS AND 2 WEEKS LATER I HAVE NOTHING BUT A TV AND A POWER CORD. ISSUE WITH PLASMA TV AND THEY CAN'T SEEM TO GET IT FIXED. THE TECHNICIAN... - [+]

Battery Life
1
Display
1
Ease of Use
1
Quality/Durability
1
Styling
1

PROS: THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REALLY SUCKS. THERE ARE NO PROS FOR REVIEWS FOR THIS COMPANY

CONS: DONT KNOW HOW TO TREAT THEIR CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY: BOUGHT A SAMSUNG PLASMA TV AT BEST BUY AND THERE WAS NO ACCESSORIES. CALLED SAMSUNG AND THERE SERVICE STINKS AND 2 WEEKS LATER I HAVE NOTHING BUT A TV AND A POWER CORD. ISSUE WITH PLASMA TV AND THEY CAN'T SEEM TO GET IT FIXED. THE TECHNICIAN SUCKS...GOING TO BUY A PIONEER. I KNOW THERE SERVICE IS BETTER . MAYBE A PANASONIC PLASMA...



SAMSUNG

User (244065), 3/9/2009 9:10:56 PM - Experience: 2 days

BOUGHT A SAMSUNG PLASMA TV AT BEST BUY AND THERE WAS NO ACCESSORIES. CALLED SAMSUNG AND THERE SERVICE STINKS AND 2 WEEKS LATER I HAVE NOTHING BUT A TV AND A POWER CORD. ISSUE WITH PLASMA TV AND THEY CAN'T SEEM TO GET IT FIXED. THE TECHNICIAN... - [+]

Battery Life
1
Display
1
Ease of Use
1
Quality/Durability
1
Styling
1

PROS: THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REALLY SUCKS. THERE ARE NO PROS FOR REVIEWS FOR THIS COMPANY

CONS: DONT KNOW HOW TO TREAT THEIR CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY: BOUGHT A SAMSUNG PLASMA TV AT BEST BUY AND THERE WAS NO ACCESSORIES. CALLED SAMSUNG AND THERE SERVICE STINKS AND 2 WEEKS LATER I HAVE NOTHING BUT A TV AND A POWER CORD. ISSUE WITH PLASMA TV AND THEY CAN'T SEEM TO GET IT FIXED. THE TECHNICIAN SUCKS...GOING TO BUY A PIONEER. I KNOW THERE SERVICE IS BETTER . MAYBE A PANASONIC PLASMA...


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Comments & Opinions

 
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socalgirly12 @ Nov 7, 09 10:30 PM
on the rant when i text the backround is black but i was wondering if you can change it to white? if so how do i do that?
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flaminhotcheesemonke @ Oct 4, 09 8:27 PM
i am going to get either the Rumor 2 or Rant for my birthday. i can't choose between. My friend has the Rumor 2 and its not as bad as everyone says. The camera isn't that bad and the QWERTY keyboard is really easy to use. Everyone says the Rant is better but as of now I am leaning towards the Rumor 2. What colors do they come in? Can anyone help me make up my mind.
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dissatisfied @ Jul 15, 09 11:31 PM
Personally my experience with the Rant has been horrible. I use the Rant as my Texting device, MP3 and for internet and for starters when I text it freezes up and one night i was texting and the screen went white and hasnt changed since, when I use the internet and Instant Messenging it turns itself off. The MP3 i haven't had any problems with so far. If you are looking for a new phone I do NOT! recommend the Rant.
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EddyDude22 @ Feb 5, 09 9:24 PM
can you send songs through bluetooth on this phone? yopu know to use as ringtones...
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woayourcool @ Mar 2, 09 3:00 PM
yeah you can.. i donno if this reply is to late but yeah haha

hope i helped
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User (207384) @ Dec 11, 08 11:08 PM
I have the rant and my friend has the rumor. To me the rant is better, and seems to have less problems. The thing that sucks about both phones... is it is supposed to delete the text one word at a time if you hold down the back button (says in manual) but it deletes the entire message! Can't find anything online to help.
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SANT0S TM @ Apr 13, 09 11:24 PM
When the Rumor is closed, and i press and hold 'BACK', it erases ONE WORD at a time. But when the Rumor is open, and u press and hold 'BACK', it deleted the entire message. Try it out.
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woayourcool @ Nov 3, 08 9:56 AM
I'm getting the rant cuz it has a better cam
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User (201911) @ Oct 21, 08 9:12 PM
I would like to know to get the rumor or the rant. Can you please help me.
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Darran B. @ Feb 13, 09 10:18 PM
u sould get the rant cuz it have better cam than the rurom
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dgudfydfggg @ Feb 28, 09 4:36 PM
you should get the rant cuz it has a bigger qwerty keyboard than the rumor
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cjudeh373 @ Apr 4, 09 10:05 AM
Get the rant. Because the rumor has a horrible camera, it's vey slow on the internet, and the key board is just uncomfortable. Take my advice I had the Rumor and now I have the rant. The rant is wayyyyyyyyyyyy better!!!!!

Hope this helped!!! thanks!!!

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