Samsung Galaxy3

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

I'm surprised I didn't see anything about this on the boards. HSN is having this cellphone as their Today's Special. It sells for $199.99 and has extras. It has Virgin Mobile as it's carrrier and has very affordable plans to choose from. I have never had a smartphone and was thinking of getting this. Does anyone have this phone, and do you think it's a good deal?

Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

Virgin Mobile = Sprint. How does Sprint work where you live? http://coverage.sprint.com/IMPACT.jsp?INTNAV=ATG:HE:Cov

This phone maybe alright, but it is old. Two generations ago. It is too expensive at $199. Most folks would not buy it. They would buy the Samsung S4 or new S5. You should look at Verizon or AT&T online for a service, and phones that are available.

I have an Samsung S4 from last summer.

vickie25 · ‎08-11-2012

I have this phone. I bought it last year when it was their TS during Labor Day weekend. Since it had just recently been made available to the none-contract carriers, I paid $299.95 so today's TS is definitely a deal. This is also my first smart phone. I choose the Galaxy over an Iphone for 2 reasons:

1. I don't own anything MAC and don't expect to get an Ipad,etc

2. With my poor eyesight, I like that this phone is bigger.

My friend got an Iphone 5 and I couldn't believe how small it was compared to this phone. I use my phone mainly for work. I work from home and needed a good phone for all the conference calls I am on. I love I can call into my meeting, hit the speaker button, put the phone on the desk, and be hands free to multi-task as needed. Yesterday in fact, my client wanted to know what headset I was using because I sounded so clear. I said no headset just the speaker on my phone. She said it was the clearest she has heard anyone on a phone.

I still haven't learned how to really use this phone to it's fullest potential but I'll get there. I had a previous Virgin Mobile flip phone so I knew I would get coverage. Some people don't get good reception with Virgin Mobile but I do.

They have 3 different plans to choose from which I think is a good deal. The only difference between the plans is "talk time". Since I use the phone for work, I am on the $55 plan. I would recommend this phone. You would be getting a great deal.

Caron122 · ‎03-09-2010

I have the Galaxy 2 version and think its a great phone. Virgin Mobile service has worked wonderfully for me. I almost upgraded to this phone (Galaxy 3) but decided to go to a 4 or 5 when I'm ready to do that.

Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

They have 3 different plans to choose from which I think is a good deal. The only difference between the plans is "talk time". Since I use the phone for work, I am on the $55 plan. I would recommend this phone. You would be getting a great deal.

It is about how well Sprint coverage works where you live. Do they have 4G LTE service. This data network runs much faster than 3G.

Unlimited data plans have data caps. You need to read the fine print.

Beccaboone2 · ‎03-03-2014

I have this particular phone and love it. It was also my first smartphone...I find it easy to use, it was easy to get used to, etc. I am one of those people who has a phone for years and only switch if I have to so I was somewhat resistant. But I really do like it! A bonus - it takes GREAT pictures - better than my "old" digital camera!

vickie25 · ‎08-11-2012

I went to Virgin Mobile's website and they will have the Galaxy S5 on May 19th. It did not list the price but it will be at least $399 I'm sure. So to nutmeg3's point, yes, the S3 isn't the latest. When I got it the S4 was the latest but it hadn't come to Virgin Mobile yet.

You will always be chasing the latest, greatest model. On Virgin's website, they are still selling the S3 for $299.99. So you have a decision to make. Do you want to wait 10 days and order the S5 from Virgin which will cost, I'm sure, at least $200 more, or start your move into a smartphone that is under $200. It will depend on your budget.

I still think, if you are like me and just learning about smartphones, that the S3 can be a good place to start. But that is a decision for you to make. For me, I have no need, at this time to upgrade to the S4. I'm not a "gamer", I'm not surfing the net on it, I use my computer, so I don't need the latest and greatest. When that changes, I will upgrade.

vickie25 · ‎08-11-2012

On 5/10/2014 Vickie00 said:
I went to Virgin Mobile's website and they will have the Galaxy S5 on May 19th. It did not list the price but it will be at least $399 I'm sure. So to nutmeg3's point, yes, the S3 isn't the latest. When I got it the S4 was the latest but it hadn't come to Virgin Mobile yet.

You will always be chasing the latest, greatest model. On Virgin's website, they are still selling the S3 for $299.99. So you have a decision to make. Do you want to wait 10 days and order the S5 from Virgin which will cost, I'm sure, at least $200 more, or start your move into a smartphone that is under $200. It will depend on your budget.

I still think, if you are like me and just learning about smartphones, that the S3 can be a good place to start. But that is a decision for you to make. For me, I have no need, at this time to upgrade to the S4. I'm not a "gamer", I'm not surfing the net on it, I don't watch movies or shows on it. I use my computer, so I don't need the latest and greatest. When that changes, I will upgrade.

vickie25 · ‎08-11-2012

On 5/10/2014 nutmeg3 said:
They have 3 different plans to choose from which I think is a good deal. The only difference between the plans is "talk time". Since I use the phone for work, I am on the $55 plan. I would recommend this phone. You would be getting a great deal.

It is about how well Sprint coverage works where you live. Do they have 4G LTE service. This data network runs much faster than 3G.

Unlimited data plans have data caps. You need to read the fine print.

I understand your points nutmeg. I have been on Virgin Mobile since 2004 and I get good coverage. I honestly don't know if they have 4G LTE service. But I am actually really not using the data network. I am unusual in that I only use the phone as a phone or limited texts. I have not gone out to the internet at all. I use my computer for that. So for me, I don't need a fast data network. When that changes, I will definitely look for 4G LTE.