This review is from: Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102 Android Dual SIM Quadband Unlocked (Wireless Phone Accessory)
I bought this primarily for texting and prepaid calling. Superb value if texting and prepaid calling are all you care about. Having dual SIM/Dual Stand-by, both SIMs work AT THE SAME TIME. One SIM can use the 3G technology while the other is on 2G (texting, data transmissions) – but both are ACTIVELY running. You can turn OFF either one IF you want to use just the OTHER one.
Being sold already UNLOCKED, I was able to use my both my EUROPEAN SIM as well as my ASIAN SIM. While international roaming text is CHEAPER than international calling for my instant communication in the field (as well as VOIP, email and the likes where you have to wait ’till they power up and their PC and log-on to their email accounts), I was able to knock down costs for important messages needing urgent responses.
If you are the person who needs state-of-the-art technologies in data, picture, sound, internet and WIFI connectivity, this product may not be best for you. But if you are simply on basic communication without bells and whistles yet able to get your job done at a modest cost and flexible multiple SIM carrier swappability, then this one’s can’t be beat!
Other tools I love most on this are: touch-screen texting with multiple line visibility, text threads are in “ballons” with SIM1 or 2 desgination, “swype” texting, wide screen and very light to carry.
I also purchased two more extra batteries (EB464358VU @ 1300mAh) and one universal charger because I really am a text-ing fanatic!!!!
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This review is from: Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102 Android Dual SIM Quadband Unlocked (Wireless Phone Accessory)
I bought this dual sim Galaxy Y Duos ($178) after using the single sim SAMSUNG Y GALAXY S-5360 ($125) for a couple of weeks.
Pros: - Dual sim works flawlessly. Both sims are always on and the Samsung software to manage the sim cards is very easy to master. By pulling down the top curtain you can easily switch which sim is the primarily and thereby choose which sim to call/text from. Also, from the sim setting you can quickly decide which sim should be used for data or turn off the data completely. The dual-sim phone is excellent for frequent travelers that need to handle multiple sims cards without the burden of multiple phones. Also works well for those that want to separate work and private lines without having to carry two phones. - Android 2.3 Gingerbread (have not heard of any update to ICS 4.x) - Full functioning Google play market for apps. - SD slot that takes up to 32 gb (I am using it with 8gb) - Wifi and bluetooth - Very good battery life. The phone will easily take you through the day with average use.
Neutral: - Okay specs for a budget dual sim phone. Has 832MHz CPU and 3.15MP Camera - Okay screen resolution 320 x 480 Pixels. Screen is responsive to scrolling. - Good call quality.
Cons: - Screen size is 3.14 ins which is a bit small. (I think the barest minimum for a smartphone should be 3.5 inch in order to browse and read easily) - No front-facing camera for video conferencing - No camera flash - No support for Adobe Flash
Overall, a delightful entry dual sim android phone by a reputable company for under $200. This is definitely a much better phone than the single sim SAMSUNG Y GALAXY S-5360. If there may be the slightest reason to use a dual sim then I would suggest you invest in this one over the single sim galaxy y.
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Great For BASIC Texting and Data Roaming,
I bought this primarily for texting and prepaid calling. Superb value if texting and prepaid calling are all you care about. Having dual SIM/Dual Stand-by, both SIMs work AT THE SAME TIME. One SIM can use the 3G technology while the other is on 2G (texting, data transmissions) – but both are ACTIVELY running. You can turn OFF either one IF you want to use just the OTHER one.
Being sold already UNLOCKED, I was able to use my both my EUROPEAN SIM as well as my ASIAN SIM. While international roaming text is CHEAPER than international calling for my instant communication in the field (as well as VOIP, email and the likes where you have to wait ’till they power up and their PC and log-on to their email accounts), I was able to knock down costs for important messages needing urgent responses.
If you are the person who needs state-of-the-art technologies in data, picture, sound, internet and WIFI connectivity, this product may not be best for you. But if you are simply on basic communication without bells and whistles yet able to get your job done at a modest cost and flexible multiple SIM carrier swappability, then this one’s can’t be beat!
Other tools I love most on this are: touch-screen texting with multiple line visibility, text threads are in “ballons” with SIM1 or 2 desgination, “swype” texting, wide screen and very light to carry.
I also purchased two more extra batteries (EB464358VU @ 1300mAh) and one universal charger because I really am a text-ing fanatic!!!!
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|Delightful Dual Sim Phone,
I bought this dual sim Galaxy Y Duos ($178) after using the single sim SAMSUNG Y GALAXY S-5360 ($125) for a couple of weeks.
Pros:
- Dual sim works flawlessly. Both sims are always on and the Samsung software to manage the sim cards is very easy to master. By pulling down the top curtain you can easily switch which sim is the primarily and thereby choose which sim to call/text from. Also, from the sim setting you can quickly decide which sim should be used for data or turn off the data completely. The dual-sim phone is excellent for frequent travelers that need to handle multiple sims cards without the burden of multiple phones. Also works well for those that want to separate work and private lines without having to carry two phones.
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread (have not heard of any update to ICS 4.x)
- Full functioning Google play market for apps.
- SD slot that takes up to 32 gb (I am using it with 8gb)
- Wifi and bluetooth
- Very good battery life. The phone will easily take you through the day with average use.
Neutral:
- Okay specs for a budget dual sim phone. Has 832MHz CPU and 3.15MP Camera
- Okay screen resolution 320 x 480 Pixels. Screen is responsive to scrolling.
- Good call quality.
Cons:
- Screen size is 3.14 ins which is a bit small. (I think the barest minimum for a smartphone should be 3.5 inch in order to browse and read easily)
- No front-facing camera for video conferencing
- No camera flash
- No support for Adobe Flash
Overall, a delightful entry dual sim android phone by a reputable company for under $200. This is definitely a much better phone than the single sim SAMSUNG Y GALAXY S-5360. If there may be the slightest reason to use a dual sim then I would suggest you invest in this one over the single sim galaxy y.
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