Samsung Replenish Sprint Phone Review

When it involves technology, there’s no argument that cell phone manufacturers are at the cutting edge, but there are still only a few that are conscious concerning being eco-friendly in terms of production and distribution. So far, Sprint seems to be one among the many prevalent carriers offering green-friendly devices on its lineup – but up thus far, we’ve been bestowed with nothing over simple QWERTY based messaging phones. Happily, the affordable Samsung Replenish SPH-M580 Phone is finally here not only carrying along some environmentally friendly initiatives with its production, but it also brings Android goodness in the kind of a portrait style QWERTY device.

Almost even as hefty as some landscape style QWERTY devices out there, just like the Samsung Transform, the Samsung Replenish is extraordinarily longer than some of its brethren. Still, it’s manageable to hold in the hand without feeling too unwieldy, though, its recycled black plastic exterior radiates somewhat of an inexpensive feel; however, it’s helping out the environment either way. Meanwhile, the chrome accents around the handset give it a little bit of personality, but either way, it still looks and feels very similar to any entry-level handset out there.

Samsung Replenish Sprint Phone | CellularCountry

The Samsung Replenish Phone features a paltry 2.8” QVGA (320 x 240) display with support for 16.7 million colors. Clearly tiny and rather pixelized looking, it’s nowhere as sharp looking as we’d like, while color production with it is on the bland side. It has some poor viewing angles which not only makes it difficult to view underneath the sun, but even tilting the handset slightly, it washes out the display to the purpose of making no matter is on-screen indiscernible.

Regarded as a rare sight amongst Android smartphones still, we’re presented with physical Android buttons with the handset that are enough in size and response. Below that, the handset’s 4-row portrait style QWERTY keyboard follows in style to what’s seen with the BlackBerry Curve 3G. Relying on some tiny looking hard plastic keys, which are somewhat rounded towards the center, they’re distinguishable to form out with our fingers, while expressing a reasonable amount of tactility once pressed. Naturally, the cramped confines will make it a nightmare to use for people with larger fingers, but in our time using it.

On the left facet of the phone, its chrome accented volume rocker is clearly distinguishable and well sized, while the dedicated shutter and voice dialer buttons on the right edge are each raised from the encircling space – while offering a good amount of feedback once pressed.

Peeking at the bottom, both the microphone and microUSB port are positioned in their usual spots, and of course, the same can be said about the 3.5mm headset jack and dedicated power perched on the top area of the phone. Actually, the raised power button is prominent, and offers that exceptional response once pressed down.

Finally, the 2MP fixed focus camera is outlined with a chrome trim around it in the rear, with the speakerphone notches set in close proximity to it as well. Furthermore, removing the flimsy back cover will grant you access to its 1,600 mAh battery and spring activated microSD card slot – there’s a 2GB preloaded in there. From what we’re told, leaving it out to absorb some sun for about 1 hour will offer about 20 minutes of talk time. Yet again, this useful accessory goes to highlight yet the extra eco-friendly nature of the handset. You can get this Samsung Replenish and more affordable used cell phones at CellularCountry.com.