Samsung Slyde m540 / Reviews

The Rant is not one of those high profile type devices that attracts stares. It's just not that flashy (at least not in black, the red and purple versions are another story completely). But it does work well overall, and has a very usable full QWERTY keyboard. For most people that's going to be more... More

Samsung Rant
At a Glance
What’s Good:
It's a godsend for mobile text/IM/email addicts; slide-out QWERTY is comfortable and requires about 60 seconds of adaptation; it's Sprint TV and Sprint Music Store capable; music plays in background; stereo Bluetooth; camera with video capture and night shot;... More

KEYBOARD:

I bought this phone instead of a BlackBerry and HTC product, simply because the keyboard was the nicest one I had ever tried. It has spaces between the keys for fewer mess ups, easily pressed and comfortable for quick texting. Fantastic.

I realised I was buying a cheaper product, so there... More

The Samsung Slyde was great for around 6~8 months but then it starts to go weird.
I've had problems like the screen not rotating when i slide the phone,White screen during start up,and it restarting itself periodically.
Overall i would recommend this phone for prepaid users but not for Month to... More

I dropped my Samsung Slyde once, from a super short distance, like from my bed to the floor. The LCD screen on this phone is both crap and VERY delicate. It's been a downward fall for this phone and myself. Before it was when you touch the screen it went brighter, then it turned white, and now it's... More

The screen always freezes, and it shuts itself off all the time. Everyone I know who has it hate it. The camera doesn't have zoom, but the video option does. I find the number buttons on the front much to small. The only thing I like is the QWERTY keyboard.

I have had this phone for two and a half years and i LOVE it. Great to text with, mine seems unbreakable.I accidentally dropped in over a ledge and it fell 2 stories and didn't even turn off. It has a great camera and it has a nice appearance. The ONLY thing I don't like is that it doesn't... More