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ATIV S

Discover a true Windows experience on your smartphone. The Samsung ATIV S features Windows Phone 8, giving you access to great apps and functionality that lets you seamlessly connect to other Windows devices like the ATIV Tab or your PC. And, with the Microsoft Office suite, you can access work documents and be more productive on the go. Thanks to a powerful processor and great battery life, your ATIV S also delivers stunning performance that won’t let you down. You can even record Full HD video and play it back in the same quality.
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6 out of 6(100%)customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for ATIV S
Review 1 for ATIV S
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Brie
From Glasgow
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features 
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5 out of 5

Amazing phone! I'm a convert from Android!

Posted10 May 2013
I would recommend this to a friend!
"The ATIV S is a breath of fresh air, especially with the force of Nokia and the Lumia family of Windows Phones. It’s a high-end smartphone with everything and the kitchen sink, but falls short in the marketing and OEM app department. The ATIV S could have been so much more, a real killer if Samsung was behind Windows Phone."
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Review 2 for ATIV S
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Summut
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features 
5 out of 5
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Performance 
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5 out of 5

My best phone ever

Posted17 April 2013
I would recommend this to a friend!
"Like the title says it is the best phone i have had the joy of owning. And the battery life of nearly 3 days with average use is awesome.
All thatis missing is the Samsung flip cover thatis available for the Galaxy and Note
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Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight, battery life
Cons: lack of flip cover
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Review 3 for ATIV S
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Vampyre Symon
From Erith, Kent, UK
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features 
5 out of 5
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Performance 
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Design 
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5 out of 5

Best Windows Phone 8 device

Posted11 April 2013
I would recommend this to a friend!
"Having used other smartphones in the past I thought I would give the Ativ S a try as it had good reviews. I can confirm that the features and performance are spot-on. It is a pleasure to use, and has managed to do everything I have thrown at it - be it music, video, apps or internet access. The addition of the removable battery and Micro-SD slot make this a must buy. The large screen is also a pleasure to use, and is easy to read in all light conditions."
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2of 2voted this as helpful.
Review 4 for ATIV S
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OliveOilTinFoil
From UK
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features 
5 out of 5
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Performance 
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5 out of 5

Forget android, Windows phone 8 is the way to go

Posted27 March 2013
I would recommend this to a friend!
"I don't know where to begin with this phone. It is fantastic. It makes android look even more dated, laggy and fussy than ever. The phones itself is wonderful. Fantastic build quality and finish, the buttons have good feed back. The display is stunning, AMOLED technology is the way forward and it has the largest screen of any WP8 at the moment. The speaker for both music and phone calls is brilliant, very clear and crisp and goes to a decent volume. Signal strength is fantastic, have never had any black spots. Windows phone 8 is awesome. It never lags, its smooth, sophisticated, looks incredible, has better quality apps than android and is tied in with other Microsoft products like XBOX and windows 7 and 8 beautifully. Its a functional operating system. Its so quick and responsive, this phone is fast! Don't be worried by the lack of popular apps - Temple run, instagram and Pandora are all coming to WP8 very shortly. Its the fastest expanding app store ever. I don't know why people would have an android over this phone. I hope Samsung continues to make Windows phones at this standard which im sure and hope they do."
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, fast, responsive, realiable os
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
3of 3voted this as helpful.
Review 5 for ATIV S
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Alb1Rock
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:expert
# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5
Features 
4 out of 5
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Performance 
4 out of 5
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Design 
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4 out of 5

Good phone. But could been even better

Posted05 March 2013
I would recommend this to a friend!
"Hardware: Slim, Light weight, Fast, Touch screen is very responsive, Removable battery, Free 16GB MicroSD card, GPS support, NFC support
OS: Files copy like a pen drive, Screen shot like Windows PC (Power + Windows key, Gets saved in Screenshots folder), Kids corner (Your child would have access only to the apps you allow them), Bing wallpaper sync, Lock screen apps display, NFC support, GPS support
Apps: All version of Angry Birds, Buses due, Here transit"
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: almost same design (body) as s3, non grip smooth back panel. may slip easily, dual core and not quad core
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Review 6 for ATIV S
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Blackie252
From Catterick Garrison
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:intermediate
# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2
Features 
3 out of 5
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4 out of 5

A great Phone, let down by lack of 1st party apps and accessories

Posted09 February 2013
I would recommend this to a friend!
"Before I start I absolutely love this phone, I use it for business and I cannot fault it as a phone. Performance and speed are second to none, the screen is vibrant and beautiful to look at. Microsoft office on Windows 8 is brilliant and perfect for what I need. The problems come with a lack of Samsung apps and 1st party accessories. I would love a official dock and case but cannot find them anywhere. Lack of turn by turn navigation is a let down as well, all other phones come with dedicated satellite navigation yet this one doesn't.
Once these are addressed it will be a 5 star product..
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Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: lack of 1st party apps and accessories
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
6of 6voted this as helpful.
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