Samsung GT-S5230 mobile phone reviews

Here’s a list of the questions other shoppers have asked owners of the Samsung GT-S5230

1. can i take the phone out side uk ?
   
   alex asked on 11 Feb 2012
   1. Yes you can but you must check with you mobile phone supplier if you are ok to "roam".
      It may be expensive to use the phone outside the UK - usually it is, and of you are pay-as-you-go they usually make you make a large top-up before you go. If you are a contract they usually let you but be careful you do not run up a huge bill, especially if going on the internet.
      
      Martin replied on 13 Feb 2012

       
2. Does it have wifi, and is it good for a 9-18 year old ?
   
   Amy~lee. Simons asked on 24 Mar 2012
   1. I believe it does have wifi.
      I'm just getting to grips with the touch-screen myself and personally, I prefer buttons, the screen can be a tad sensitive at time so a 9 year old, probably not.
      
      Elaine replied on 25 Mar 2012

       
3. how old do you have to be to use the phone?
   
   ASDAN asked on 14 Apr 2012
   1. My daughter is 5 and has no issues
      
      Daniel replied on 14 Apr 2012

       
   2. I sent mine back due to it being faulty so never used it but my daughter had this phone & found it easy. She is in her 20's
      
      sharon replied on 15 Apr 2012

       
4. Does this phone have a standard keypad (not qwerty) with fairly large keys? I cant see these smaller qwerty keyboards without my glasses & dont always have them to hand! Also, I am not expecting i-phone speeds, but is the touchscreen responsive or do you have to wait for it to catch up with you when texting? I only really use a mobile for text so this is quite important. My current samsung touchscreen often 'types' a dfferent letter to the one I touched & it drives me mad!
   
   TB asked on 27 Apr 2012
   1. for me the keypad is great very responsive to the touch
      and good for texting i to wear glasses and find this good for me this is the best phone iv had hope this helps you
      
      Michael replied on 28 Apr 2012

       
   2. Yes the phone has the standard keypad if it is turned upright. And I have found it responsive, even though it is not a sensitive screen. If you typically use a phone for texts, then this phone is fine for that. Although it is worth remarking that you can only store up to 500 text messages on it. This is fine for me, but it is up to you on this. Also if you fill it a lot, it might slow down, but it is not the kind of slow speed that gets in my nerves. I hope this answers you question.
      
      Rector replied on 29 Apr 2012

       
5. Hi I found conflicting info abouut this from different sites on internet. If you confirm is this 3G or not
   
   Batool asked on 10 May 2012
   1. No i dont think it has 3G like other smartphones, it comes up with a G sign when on browser, but im pretty sure its not 3G as on my previous smartphne it showed 3G. However it does have internet browser and wi-fi. For the price you pay i think its pretty good.
      
      Jessica replied on 12 May 2012

       

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