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Samsung Instinct S30 Coming to Best Buy

cmeinck@gmail.com — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The Samsung Instinct S30 (aka Instinct mini) is set to go on sale at Best Buy on Sunday, April 19th. A new Best Buy flyer lists the Instinct S30 for just $49.99 (after rebates with a 2-year agreement). The list price is $599.99, so there is serious savings.

[via Engadget Mobile]

Official Samsung S30 Instinct Mini Photos

cmeinck@gmail.com — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The first official shots of the Samsung Instinct S30 have become available courtesy of Samsung's Korean-language press service. With CTIA Wireless set to get underway tomorrow in Las Vegas, it would not be suprising to see an official announcement for Sprint and Samsung this week. Internal Sprint documents point to a mid-April release date for Instinct S30, so now we just need them to make it official.

Samsung Instinct Mini M810 To Release In April

cmeinck@gmail.com — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

If you were waiting for the new Samsung Instinct mini M810, it appears that you will not have much longer to wait. A leaked Sprint document has shows the Samsung M810 hitting shelves in mid-April. They describe the new Instinct as "full-sized touch screen experience of the Instinct in a sleeker, stylish design". The Samsung Instinct mini M810 will be available in either graphite or bronze. Sorry ladies, no pink Instinct mini yet.

Introducing Everything Pre, the source for everything Palm Pre

cmeinck@gmail.com — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

EverythingInstinct would like to officially welcome EverythingPre.com to our family of smartphone communities. EverythingPre has been integrated with our existing Palm sites to allow our existing members complete access to all the features of the new site.

Founded in 2002, our Palm communities are home to over 68,000 members, all of which have complete access to our our Palm Pre forums, the new PRead More...

Samsung Instinct S30 aka Instinct Mini Photos

cmeinck@gmail.com — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

More photos of the upcoming Samsung Instinct S30, affectionately dubbed the Instinct Mini. Word has it that the upcoming Instinct S30 is an upgrade from the previous generation Instinct, in addition to making it smaller. The S30 will reportedly be available in both blue and pink. Given the popularity of the Pink Instinct, this certainly makes plenty of sense.

Samsung MR5 CA10 Instinct Firmware Update Available

cmeinck@gmail.com — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:00:00 +0100

Sprint and Samsung have released a new firmware update MR5 CA10 for the Instinct that offers a number of bug fixes and new features.

New RSS readerDynamic zoom using a new slider control in browserSmart Zoom initates using double tapVarious bug fixesSprint is expected to start pushing this firmware update on February 16th. You can discuss the MR5 CA10 update in our Instinct forums.

Samsung Instinct Mini

cmeinck@gmail.com — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:00:00 +0100

According to a rumored report from BGR, Sprint is preparing to launch the Samsung Instinct Mini. The smaller, slimmer version of the Instinct will reportedly hit the streets on April 19th.

The new Samsung Instinct Mini will not replace the existing Instinct, but will be available alongside it's bigger brother. The Samsung Instinct Mini will be available in copper or graphite. The Mini will reportedly support EVDO REV 0.

via BGR

Cyber Monday Savings on Samsung Instinct Accessories and Cases

cmeinck@gmail.com — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Black Friday is in the rear view mirror, but the savings continue online with Cyber Monday. Today only you can save 10% off all Instinct accessories and cases at the Everything Instinct Store. This offer is valid through midnight PST on Monday, December 1st. Simply enter coupon code ETMONDAY at checkout to redeem.

The coupon is valid at our entire family of smartphone stores. Add items from our other sites and checkout once with our unified shopping cart. You'll find everything yRead More...

Sprint Releases Instinct Software Update

cmeinck@gmail.com — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Sprint has released a new software maintenance release for the Samsung Instinct. The primary changes affect the browser. Version BH29 will be delivered OTA on September 24th. According to Sprint, Instinct firmware BH29 includes the resolution of 249 tickets open since the previous public firmware release, BF30. The release also marks the first public release of the updated Instinct Web Browser, version 1.1. The new browser is based on an entirely new codebase and brings an 10x improvement toRead More...

NFL App Now Available For Instinct

chris@everythinginstinct.com — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Sprint has released the NFL Mobile application for the Instinct. Members of our Instinct forum received a text message late last night informing them that the new app was available for download.

There you have it, NFL on your Instinct just in time for kickoff.

New Instinct vs iPhone Ads Tout More 3G Coverage

chris@everythinginstinct.com — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Sprint continues their Instinct vs iPhone ad campaign with the latest targeting AT&T's 3G coverage. In a rather entertaining ad, the two phones are stationery as they place toppings on a cupcake. The voiceover asks, "INSTINCT vs iPhone, which has a larger 3G network." The ad concludes with the announcer proclaiming "More high speed coverage. Instinct's got it, iPhone doesn't."

Whichever cRead More...

Instinct Price Cut In Canada

chris@everythinginstinct.com — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Shortly after Radio Shack offered the Instinct at the sub-$100 mark, Canadian retailer Future Shop has cut the price of the Instinct to CA $119.99. In addition to the price cut, Future Shop is offering a bundle that includes a free Bluetooth headset and a CA$50 Gift Card. This promotion requires a 3-year contract with Telus.

via Phones Review

Radio Shack Selling Instinct for $99

chris@everythinginstinct.com — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Radio Shack is running a Labor Day Sale where you can pick up the Instinct for just $99.99. To be eligible for the promotion, you must sign up for the Sprint Simply Everything Plan.

"We're excited to offer our customers the Wireless Association's Best
in Show award-winning handset. The Samsung Instinct offers superb features
with an appealing design. It's a great addition to our line uRead More...

Samsung Instinct Now Available On Bell In Canada

chris@everythinginstinct.com — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100
Bell today announced that the hot new Samsung Instinct touch screen mobile phone is available in stores today.

Featuring easy-touch navigation on its full QWERTY touch-screen keyboard and an extra large high-resolution display, the Samsung Instinct is available with a wide range of voice and data plans, including a $10 Unlimited Mobile Browser data plan that allows unlimited Internet access from the device.

"The Samsung Instinct is truly an amazing product, rich with multimedia caRead More...

Sprint Releases Instinct Firmware Update

chris@everythinginstinct.com — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100
Sprint has released a firmware update for the Samsung Instinct. The update does not update the applications on the Instinct, but rather it prepares the Samsung ROM for application updates which are planned for early August. The much anticipated application updates will include changes to Picture Mail, the web browser, Sprint TV, Sprint Navigation, Sprint Email, Sprint Music Store, Visual Voicemail, Mobile Sync and more. Looks like August will be an eventful and promising month for Instinct ownerRead More...

Last Chance To Enter Everything Instinct Accessory Giveaway

chris@everythinginstinct.com — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100
Last chance to enter our Samsung Instinct Accessory Giveaway. To enter is easy, simply register for our Instinct forums and make one quality post before July 31st, 2008. You'll be eligible to win $129 worth of Samsung Instinct accessories from the Everything Instinct Store. Join our up and coming Instinct community, plus have a chance to win free accessories. If it sounds like a win-win, it is!
Contest Rules
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Samsung Instinct Tops all but iPhone 3G in Battery Life, Or Does It?

chris@everythinginstinct.com — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

PC World's tests confirm what most Instinct owners already know: the battery lasts for quite a while longer than those of many other so-called Smart Phones. The only phone to have a longer lasting battery, the Apple iPhone, boasts an average of just five minutes more talk-time.

Bell To Launch Samsung Instinct In Canada

chris@everythinginstinct.com — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Bell today announced it will introduce the Samsung Instinct to Canada on August 8.

Already a hot seller in the United States since its introduction there last month, the sleek and slender Samsung Instinct offers easy touch or stylus navigation on its full QWERTY touch-screen keyboard and extra-large high-resolution display.

The Samsung Instinct will also be available with a wide range of voice and data plans, including the $10 Unlimited Mobile Browser add-on data plan that Read More...

Samsung Instinct Coming To Canada This Summer

chris@everythinginstinct.com — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

It may have taken a year for Canada to get the iPhone, but Canadians will not have to wait much longer for the Samsung Instinct. Samsung has confirmed via their website that the Instinct will be available in Canada this summer.

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Video Preview of Email On The Samsung Instinct

chris@everythinginstinct.com — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

In this video, we take a look at the email application on the Samsung Instinct.

Setting up email on the Instinct couldn't be easier. Samsung (and Sprint) have included all the major email players (Yahoo, Hotmail, AOL Mail, AIM Mail, Gmail) providing for a smooth set-up process. If you scroll to the bottom, you can also add your personal IMAP or POP account by selecting Other. All in all, setting up a Gmail account on the Instinct was a breeze.
The email application itself has aRead More...