Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate
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Critic consensus
“Eco-friendly body aside, there's nothing revolutionary about the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate I577, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. It offers decent performance, a good camera and solid build quality to go with a low price tag. AT&T's LTE network is a joy to use, where available too. In a nutshell, the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate is all the smartphone most users will ever need.Unfortunately however, having the above qualities is no longer a guarantee for success with today's cut-throat competition in the Android world. The Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate lacks the looks to attract many potential buyers. Its ageing OS doesn't help its cause either - in a time when people talk Jelly Bean updates, there's no word if the device will make it even to Ice Cream Sandwich.”
“In an era where $100 can get you a pretty stacked smartphone, you’ll need to do a lot of thinking if you’re considering picking up the Samsung Exhilarate at $49.99 on-contract. Overall, we’re pleased by its well-balanced package – and it helps that it’s one of the better-looking eco-friendly devices out there!”
“The Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate started off looking good on paper, and got better and better throughout the course of my testing. I'm not sure if the handset is always faster than others, or if I got lucky with my review unit and testing pattern, but AT&T's LTE speeds were on fire. The screen, the processor, and the video deliver, and the price tag that's now 40 percent lower just keeps ratcheting up the value.There are still trade-offs to be made. The Exhilarate isn't superlative in any category apart from LTE, and I was expecting more from the camera. The phone isn't fancy or slim, and there aren't as many bells and whistles as there are on a flagship phone like the Galaxy S3. Think of it as a really good midrange phone and you'll be happy. Otherwise, you may wind up frustrated at the good-but-not-great camera and a phone that could easily ride Gingerbread for some time.”
“The Exhilarate gets all the basics right. The user interface is speedy and easy to use, phone calls sound great and the Exhilarate maintains a strong connection to AT&T's network, the media features -- particularly the camera and video camera -- deliver strong results, and all the essential communications tools are covered.”
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In Depth
Looking for decent smartphone with a 4-inch screen that will last for a full day of moderate to heavy use? You might consider the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate. It’s a mid-range Android device with decent specs and all the latest wireless connectivity features. As a added bonus, it uses an eco-friendly casing. The question is, is this the most worthy selection?
Design-wise, the Exhilarate is pretty boring. It looks a lot like many other Galaxy-branded smartphones that were released before it, and there’s no easy way to tell that it comes in an eco-friendly casing. It is based on the ever-dependable candybar form factor and weighs 130 grams. It’s not compact by any means but it is fairly easy to grip because of its 12mm thick profile. Also, the presence of soft-touch buttons below its 4-inch 480×800 touchscreen display makes life easier for users in navigating Android.
Things are rather disappointing for the Exhilarate on the software front. It comes with Android 2.3 Gingerbread pre-installed and there is no indication that it will get an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, much less Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. It supports plenty of official and third-party applications that can be downloaded easily through Google Play. But just the fact that it’s seemingly stuck with an older version of the Android software won’t leave too many users happy.
Need to Know: Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate
1. 4-inch 480×800 Super AMOLED touchscreen display. (The Good)
2. Eco-friendly casing. (The Good)
3. Runs an older version of the Android software. (The Bad)
4. Old and tired design. (The Bad)
What people actually want to know
When was the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate released?
The Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate was released on June 10, 2012.
How long does the battery last on the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate?
The Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate has a 1,750 mAh battery.
Where can I get support for the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate?
Visit Samsung's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate manual?
You can view and download the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate manual on our dedicated manual page.
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What are the strange musical notes I get on my Samsung Exhilarate? Not my ringtones, or notice of call or message. Can't find reference for this in the manual. Sometimes several times a day, most often once or twice a week. Thanks.