Focus Flash somehow hooked me.

[naplesbill]

Well, I went to the AT&T store today with every intention of picking up a Samsung Focus S. However, when I went to the store, I actually liked the Flash better than the S. I truly thought the smaller size would be a turn off, but I actually had the opposite reaction. So, I bought one.

I have to say, the only real bummer for me is the 8GB of memory. Realistically though, it's not an issue anymore. I have had a Zune pass since the original Focus was released and there is plenty of space to sync the 3-4 playlists I listen to regularly. There was a point in time where I thought I had to have all 40GB of my music available, just in case. That just isn't the reality for me any longer. I have all the music I need synced and I still have over 4GB of space left. This should be plenty of space for the foreseeable future.

The camera is more than good enough for my use and the screen is outstanding as well. I have never been a fan of these huge screens that are being used on new devices. I feel like I have been forced to buy them in order to get the other high-end features. They may be great for media but they make the devices rather cumbersome overall. I compared the size to my iPhone 4 (work phone) and they are essentially the same. The Flash has a bigger display yet the overall size is nearly identical.

For the price point the Flash sits at, it is an amazing deal by any standard.

 

[sayonical]

Well, I went to the AT&T store today with every intention of picking up a Samsung Focus S. However, when I went to the store, I actually liked the Flash better than the S. I truly thought the smaller size would be a turn off, but I actually had the opposite reaction. So, I bought one.

I have to say, the only real bummer for me is the 8GB of memory. Realistically though, it's not an issue anymore. I have had a Zune pass since the original Focus was released and there is plenty of space to sync the 3-4 playlists I listen to regularly. There was a point in time where I thought I had to have all 40GB of my music available, just in case. That just isn't the reality for me any longer. I have all the music I need synced and I still have over 4GB of space left. This should be plenty of space for the foreseeable future.

The camera is more than good enough for my use and the screen is outstanding as well. I have never been a fan of these huge screens that are being used on new devices. I feel like I have been forced to buy them in order to get the other high-end features. They may be great for media but they make the devices rather cumbersome overall. I compared the size to my iPhone 4 (work phone) and they are essentially the same. The Flash has a bigger display yet the overall size is nearly identical.

For the price point the Flash sits at, it is an amazing deal by any standard.

I am glad you found a device that suits your needs! The Focus Flash is def good value for the price. I too have Zunepass and only sync my playlists so storage isn't that high up my list.

 

[Nudua]

Nice I've pre-ordered the European version (Omnia W) since it was pretty much dirt cheap with my existing contract. It basically has the same hardware as the Focus S and space shouldn't be that bothersome now that they've released the Spotify app.

 

[MartyLK]

Well, I went to the AT&T store today with every intention of picking up a Samsung Focus S. However, when I went to the store, I actually liked the Flash better than the S. I truly thought the smaller size would be a turn off, but I actually had the opposite reaction. So, I bought one.

I have to say, the only real bummer for me is the 8GB of memory. Realistically though, it's not an issue anymore. I have had a Zune pass since the original Focus was released and there is plenty of space to sync the 3-4 playlists I listen to regularly. There was a point in time where I thought I had to have all 40GB of my music available, just in case. That just isn't the reality for me any longer. I have all the music I need synced and I still have over 4GB of space left. This should be plenty of space for the foreseeable future.

The camera is more than good enough for my use and the screen is outstanding as well. I have never been a fan of these huge screens that are being used on new devices. I feel like I have been forced to buy them in order to get the other high-end features. They may be great for media but they make the devices rather cumbersome overall. I compared the size to my iPhone 4 (work phone) and they are essentially the same. The Flash has a bigger display yet the overall size is nearly identical.

For the price point the Flash sits at, it is an amazing deal by any standard.

Hehe...that's how I feel about the Flash. I love the look of it. If it weren't for the limited storage, I'd be getting one myself. I may still do it anyway. But by the time I'm eligible for my upgrade, the 3rd gen. hardware will be out. Will be interesting seeing what that brings.

 

[naplesbill]

Yeah, I will be eligible around May of next year. Hopefully we we see some great devices in round three.

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[MartyLK]

I just saw that iTunes Match went live and for an annual fee. I think the more and more I see these cloud-based programs charging fees for things we all have been using for free with internal storage, the more willing I am to separate my music from my smartphone by using an MP3 player exclusively for music listening instead of letting it be combined with my phone. And as long as smartphone memory capacity continues to drop like it is on WP7, that will be my solution instead of chaining myself to a fee-based system from the cloud.

Knocking media storage capacity out and just using the internal storage of the latest WP7 phones for apps, games and data like SMS, emails, notes and all of the other information data will allow me to settle for an 8GB to 16GB phone.

It's a shame to have to separate anything from a smartphone, which is meant to be a convergence device, but I won't cater to a fee-based system, no matter how hard MS or Apple tries to funnel people to it with ever smaller internal memory. If MS is determined to reduce the internal memory of future phones to the point that even data such as pictures and apps are in danger, I will just go to an alternate source for tech and help let this debacle backfire on them.