Samsung Instinct to Cost $199.99 After Rebate

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Technically, iPhone 3G is $.99 cheaper than Instinct, Apple typically doesn’t tack the $.99 onto their products, while Sprint typically does. Just wanted to point that out to prevent confusion.

Will anyone care? Not really.

Now that iPhone is 3G, I am actually considering leaving Sprint. I have no interest in the Instinct. The only thing keeping me on Sprint is the price of their 3G service. Hope they are doing market research by asking their actual customers what they want.

I guess the “Device Wars” have officially begun. I guess what’s really funny is that Apple created the only true iPhone killer by creating the iPhone 3G. The Instinct is definitely a cool phone, but it just doesn’t have the legs to win this race. The Instinct is more of a competitor with the HTC Touch. I can guarantee that there will be more people camping out in front of AT&T stores than there will be camping out in front of Sprint stores on their respective launch dates. Oh well, I’ll be waiting for the Blackberry Bold CDMA myself, and won’t be getting an iPhone 3G or Samsung Instinct to replace my Curve anytime soon.

Mojo
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this is a fail on sprints part… out the door its $100 more than the iphone (mail in rebates suck)… if you even qualify for the $150 instant discount.

You can always qualify for the instant discout. Just sighn the contract and change you r plan the next day

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Now On: Engadget

http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/11/samsung-instinct-to-run-199-99-on-contract/

[...] Phonenews has the scoop on the Instinct’s pricing and that $200 price tag definitely competes against the 8GB iPhone 3G. It has a retail price of $449, but you can obtain a $150 with a 2-year plan and just to sweeten the deal, Sprint is adding on another $100 MIR just for the Instinct. Just like the iPhone 3G, you’ll have to tack on one of Sprint’s pricier plans, but it’s still a great price for a great phone. Look for our review on Friday. [...]

Phonenews had the right idea here… a cheap Instinct was a chance to steal back some scraps of market share. An identically priced iPhone competitor? Makes no sense.

Actually….it makes perfect since to price it identical to the iPhone. With Sprint’s Everything plans, you get a whole lot more than you do with any of AT&T’s plans. Spend the same amount of money on the phone and get a much better deal on the plans.

The Instinct is also available on the Talk/Message/Data share plans that are coming out on 6/15/08, in addition to the Everything plans.

so if i’m renewing my plan it’ll cost $200 too?

Forced to sign on to a “more lucrative plan” to get the phone?

Uh, no.

I checked .. The Sprint Everything plan for $70 gives me more than what I’m getting now, and I’ll be paying less per month.

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[...] It’s being reported tonight that Sprint will be offering the Samsung Instinct for $199.99 after a pair of rebates. This puts it right on pace with the iPhone 3G, making either device an incredible buy. The initial full retail price of the phone will cost $449.99. There will be a $150 instant rebate with new two-year agreements (standard for most Sprint devices). Sprint will add on top of that, a $100 mail-in rebate specifically for Instinct. Combining both rebates, the final price of Instinct will be $199.99. That is the same price as iPhone 3G, taking into account the two-year agreement on both carriers. [...]

How does this price compare to the iphone? With the iphone your out the door for 199 not waiting 8 weeks (if your lucky) to get your check in the mail….What a joke!

Wow — I am disappointed! A “mandatory” upgrade to buy this phone? I simply wanted a phone that could also be used as a media (music/movie) device. I didn’t want to upgrade. My contract is up…and I am seriously considering a move to AT&T to enjoy the iPod. Sprint has really DROPPED THE BALL on this one! Their service record is less-than-stellar. And now, mandatory upgrades to purchase a phone???

Yes, I think that it is time to consider a move to AT&T.

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It’s tough to believe that Sprint delayed the pricing decision until after iPhone 3G announcement just to drop the ball and price Instinct (with just w/ 2GB card, if I recall) the same as 8GB iPhone and that AFTER the $100 MIR. Instinct may be a very nice phone (with a junky browser though), but I don’t see the logic behind this decision. That, and the decision to marry Instinct only to select plans, is rather risky IMHO.

Will you be able to get the $150 instant rebate if you already have a contract with sprint?

Sprint Everything 99.99 Unlimited call text web 450 minutes with unlimited text and web = 69.99
At&t unlimited call text and web for IPhone 144.99 450 minutes with unlimited tex and web 89.99

2 Year contract 1200.00 Saved with sprint service over At&t
I spend an extra 100.00 from the MIR.

2Year contract with 450 mintues 480 saved.

Good News! I got a tip today that some existing subscribers are going to get extra credits on their bill for upgrading to the Instinct. Theres only several hundred thousand subscribers being selected, but that’s better than nothing.

http://www.thegeekreports.com/samsung-instinct-news.html

{Yawn}

Why buy a copycat when you can have the real thing for the same price?

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When does the Instinct come out…

Instinct will launch in many Sprint Stores, online, and by phone on June 20th.

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So if I’m on a family plan I will not be able to get the phone???

u should be able too, im on a family shared plan, the guy at the sprint said i could just switch to the simply everything plan, no problemo!!!

I have talked to sprint reps and they are saying the retail price of the phone is $599.99 and not $449.99. Then they said they wasn’t sure about the MIR (mail-in rebate) either. Now I am very stoked into buying this phone so if anyone can confirm on this prices please me know.

so what exactly can the iphone 3g do that the instict cant?

Sprint reps do not have info on pricing or mail in rebate for samsung instinct. this info will be given on june 20th

on the 16th the final price will be announced…. so get ready!!!

cant wait til friday i soo excited

The Instinct out preforms the iPhone.. It totally dominates it…. And Sprints everything Plan gives you the freedom to injoys all the phones capibilities

i totally agree wit u on dat!

the instinct is a nice phone, but the real iphone killer hasn’t been released here in the United States. that phone is the samsung omnia. does anyone know if they will release it here and what carrier.

wait a minute, hes right, the samsung omnia is defitinately the iphone killer, maybe even the 3g iphone killer, i just got through watching like 15 videos on it, on youtube, are we getting this phone in the us, probably not, but we are getting hes lil brother, the instinct!

According to cnet.com:

…The Omnia will be showcased at CommunicAsia 2008, which kicks off tomorrow until June 20 in Singapore. Samsung’s flagship touchscreen mobile is expected to roll out in Southeast Asia this week, followed by Europe in July, and other key worldwide markets (including China) a month later. The 16GB version will retail for S$1,098 (US$722.37), while the 8GB version will be available later….

http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9969539-1.html

Watch out for the announcement of the real price ofthe INSTINCT on june 20!

The phone will cost $129.99 with a 2-year contract. That’s after a 100 dollar mail-in rebate. $70 cheaper than earlier

INSTINCT WILL BE $129

http://newsreleases.sprint.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=127149&p=irol-newsArticle_newsroom&ID=1167445

Do you think it’s going to be hard to get Instinct when it comes out? I mean I really dont want to be camping outside of a sprint store to buy a phone on my day off…LoL. Actually I changed my plan last Saturday b/c I really went in to buy the HTC Touch and the Sprint guy told me not to and to wait for this phone. Now…I can’t actualy buy this phone when it first comes out. I have to wait until the 23rd b/c my new plan isn’t effective until then so that my billing doesn’t split up and get crazy and if I buy it early I can’t the instant rebate of renewing my contract. So I’m crossing my fingers this isn’t another iPhone mania…does anyone know my odds?

We’ve already followed-up with the added price drop:

http://www.phonenews.com/the-instinct-to-be-129.99-3625/

I’m sorry to say this but you all have way too much time on your hands. You people get a riled up about a cell phone. Maybe some of you should channel this energy into raising your kids right or getting off you butts to get a job.

Ummm….too much time? Didn’t you just read all this and post a comment? Your advise should only be given if you yourself have taken it.

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I am a SM at a corp Sprint store and Im not saying this because I have both phones, Instinct and a Iphone 3G.. Instinct wins.. I test both phones together and I thought the IPhone would overtop the Instinct but it didn’t. I was RALLY shocked. My co-workers continue to ask my why do I have a competitors phone but hey, Im the PDA demonstrator of our region, why not have it? It’s not like I take it to conventions and compare. Only suggestion is, if you purchase the Instinct, get on of the Everything plan. Cause that’s not lasting too long. I cant say when it will end but it’s best to lock in the plan now. You dont HAVE to get a Everything Plan when you buy the phone, but it comes out better when you’re not getting $49.99 300-min Free Incoming, $10 1000 Txt, $25 Data Package (which you have to have inorder to recieve the $100 MIR unless you have SE plans)

**Here’s the thing.. They dont want customers to upgrade to the Instinct, they prefer New Cust.. They’ll try not to upgrade you, so it’s best to be consitant when speaking of upgrading**

I’m on the instinct now and this phone is the ****…. i played with the iphone and there is no comparison. the instinct kicks it ***.

i got the instinct yesterday and it is WELL worth the money…it is simiply the most amazing phone it has been my pleasure to use

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TEANY said:“I am a SM at a corp Sprint store and Im not saying this because I have both phones, Instinct and a Iphone 3G.. Instinct wins.. I test both phones together and I thought the IPhone would overtop the Instinct but it didn’t. I was RALLY shocked. My co-workers continue to ask my why do I have a competitors phone but hey, Im the PDA demonstrator of our region, why not have it? It’s not like I take it to conventions and compare. Only suggestion is, if you purchase the Instinct, get on of the Everything plan. Cause that’s not lasting too long. I cant say when it will end but it’s best to lock in the plan now. You dont HAVE to get a Everything Plan when you buy the phone, but it comes out better when you’re not getting $49.99 300-min Free Incoming, $10 1000 Txt, $25 Data Package (which you have to have inorder to recieve the $100 MIR unless you have SE plans)

**Here’s the thing.. They dont want customers to upgrade to the Instinct, they prefer New Cust.. They’ll try not to upgrade you, so it’s best to be consitant when speaking of upgrading**”
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Okay… I’m truly not intending to be rude here… but there is no way you are a SM at a Sprint Corp store… and if you are, you need to brush up on a few things. First off… it would be impossible for you to have both an Instinct and an iPhone 3G, as the iPhone 3G is not released yet. And yes, you do have to take one of the Everything or Talk/Message/Data Share plans to use the Instinct, as the billing system will not allow someone in a store to activate an Instinct ESN with anything other than one of those plan codes. Also, Sprint would be very happy to offer the phone to existing customers, which is why they sold them to existing customers who pre-registered one day before the public launch.

Anyway… I have an Instinct… and it’s cool, and I like it… but I LOVE my Blackberry Curve.

Mojo from The GEEK Reports

What a joke. Is this guy trying to seriously play-off like he’s anything more than a burger-flipper? This RALLY is the funniest comment on this thread.

That “RALLY” is a joke. quite expository if ignorance. Not unlike sprint’s ignorance of the word “everything.” The “Everything” plan does not include phone as modem. Im no genius, but doesn’t that DISQUALIFY the “everything” classification?…

signed,
disgruntled and soon to switch current sprint customer

I just want too kno if you get the rebate if your already a sprint cutomer and have a plan?

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would this be a good purchase?
cuz im thinking about getting it..

this rep is full of shit with sprints everything plan fuk sprint they are just tryin to get over on peeps i my self haqve a sprint plan on my moto q that consist of 450 mins only down fall i the rest of my plan is as followed unlim text unli data unim roaming unlim net acess so sprint is fukin people pretty badley o yea and dmy nights start at 6 so seein how i work till 6 anywayz there is no way in hell to go over all my mins

ya thats a good and a reasonable price i llike it very much

when is this phone going to sale like this next time? and is it a plan or can i also get it prepaid? i love this phone so yeahh keeping my eyes on it for next time^^

It’s on sale right now, and no, you can’t get it on prepaid. Ask in the Sprint Device Forum for more details.

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okay so what is the true price. I have an everything plan. and have sprint. so what will be the price. i could pick it up at the store or go get it mailed in. My mother was going to get it for me but, its 449.00 or whatever. please tell me

Just spend your money on the Palm Pre. It’s a way better phone!!!!