1. 

   J. Henry
   January 12th, 2010 - 01:00

   THIS PHONE IS THE WORST…i ordered from sprint.om…i didnt even have the phone for a week and a half it it displaed problems with the internet..it just completetly stopped workin..the screen would go in and out whenever i tried to get on the internet…the then sent me a new rant after a couple days or so it did the same thing not only that but the text msgs where messing up also..i then had to go through so much when dealin with customer care..since i was still in m 30 days of service i eas able to get the lg lotus…which is very nice…i just think it is a shame that in 30 das i went through 3 phones…
   Rating: 1 / 5
2. 

   Alfonzo Krueger
   January 12th, 2010 - 03:51

   This is a great phone for those who like to send text messages. It’s much better, in my opinion, than “touch screen” phones. Size is good. Fits in my pocket. Keyboard is easy for my fingers and allows me to type fast.

   Reception was a little weird when I got it. Would drop calls from time to time. Not sure if this was the phone or the area I was in, but the new update to the software seemed to have helped that out.

   If you like basic phones that give you a few extra features, this is a good one. If you’re into the web, you’re probably better off with an iPhone. If you’re just texting though, this is a good choice.
   Rating: 5 / 5
3. 

   Monk in a Monastery
   January 12th, 2010 - 06:35

   When my husband and I decided to upgrade, I went with the LG Rumor and he went with the Samsung Rant. Surprisingly even though the Samsung Rant is heavier and sturdier in appearance the LCD screen of the Rant broke a few months into use. My husband did not drop the phone, the LCD just has this big black spot and the rest of the screen was light up in white and rainbow colors. We sent this phone back to Samsung as it was still under the 1 year warranty. Now they want $85 to fix the LCD. There are no scratches and the screen was not cracked so I don’t understand why we have to pay to get it fixed.

   My coworker had the same situation with a Samsung Blackjack and the LCD screen gave out while it was still under the 1 year warranty. He did not drop it. He says don’t even bother trying to fight with the service folks. He talked to managers and supervisors there and they all told him he should not have his phone in his pant pocket as that would add pressure to the phone and breaks the LCD? So instead of paying full price to replace the blackjack he just bought a iPhone at the Apple store for 199 instead.

   This is very bizzare to me. Thank God I picked the Rumor, even though it looks cheaper the darn thing has lasted through plenty of drops to the hard pavement, whereas my husband and coworker broke their Samsung Rant and Blackjack by sticking the darn phones in their pant pockets. Maybe if they wore looser pants or lost a few pounds? hehe… but in all seriousness I’m pissed that I have to pay for the replacement of an LCD on the Rant when it is under warranty and it was not dropped on the ground.
   Rating: 1 / 5
4. 

   The Taminator
   January 12th, 2010 - 08:39

   The Rant is a good, affordable phone that does everything (email, web, video, etc) and will probably fit the needs of most users. It’s a little thicker and slightly heavier than my previous phone, (a thin flip-phone also by Samsung) but it’s got the full keyboard in addition to the numbers pad, which also functions as a keyboard if you’re too lazy to slide the phone open. I for one despise texting with just the numeric keypad, and LOVE having a full keyboard.

   The cameras on cell phones in general are mostly useless unless you’re in some kind of emergency, or you just don’t care about image quality. It’s fine if you’re in an accident and want to take pictures of the damage, and it’s worth having for that, but I just don’t run around taking pictures on my phone… especially to the extent that I need an image editor on it as well as the camera. For throwaway images it’s fine, but for anything else, forget it. I didn’t try any of the image editing (that’s what Photoshop and my Wacom tablet are for!), so I can’t comment on that. I had no problems sending and receiving pictures.

   With the TV, movies and web, you’ll never be bored again. The speaker is loud enough for most people, but you may want to keep a set of headphones on hand if hearing or privacy are an issue. I think the screen is kind of small, but in a pinch you probably won’t care about that. It’s definitely not going to replace my iPod. The applications can be slow when first launching. Calls are loud and clear. The phone automatically locks itself when you’re done, so no calling someone when you hit the buttons by accident. Just hit * and back to unlock it.

   The battery lasts a long time, and it’s very easy to figure out most of the functions without having to consult the manual. Probably the most useful part is page 8, where it clearly diagrams where every key is and what it does. Once you’ve found that, you’ll probably be able to do just about anything manual-free.

   While I love the slide-out keyboard, it slides out a little too easily. It’s spring-loaded, so it pops right back in. However, when I’m talking on it, unless I watch what I’m doing, it’ll start to slide depending on how I hold it. It doesn’t affect the call, but it is distracting. I wish there was some way to lock it into place.

   As for Sprint service? We had T-Mobile before, and while it was OK, they didn’t wow us or really give us any incentive to stay with them. We also experienced a lot of dead zones with them, and high bills when business ate up our minutes. Every service is going to have someone with horror stories, but I’m not one of them. The Sprint Everything plan is really the best thing for us with our high volume and length of calls. Their staff at the local store is always top-notch, and they know how to treat their customers.

   I went into this wanting a Blackberry, but because of finances, we opted for this one instead. (Hubby got the Blackberry… sniffle!) I was disappointed at first, being one of those people who loves to have the coolest, newest thing out there. However, this little phone has grown on me. Whether you’re in a money pinch, or you want a good phone that does everything, or you just don’t want to pay for the bells and whistles that techno-geeks like me love, I think it will grow on you as well.
   Rating: 4 / 5

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