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Saturday, 4 February 2012

Samsung Galaxy 551 I5510 Unlocked Phone with Android OS, Slide-Out AZERTY Keyboard, 3.2MP Camera and Wi-Fi-Unlocked Phone - International Version - Black

Samsung Galaxy 551 I5510 Unlocked Phone with Android OS, Slide-Out AZERTY Keyboard, 3.2MP Camera and Wi-Fi-Unlocked Phone - International Version - Black

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 4.4 x 0.6 x 2.2 inches ; 6.1 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
  • ASIN: B004T296F0
  • Item model number: I5510
Samsung Galaxy 551 I5510 Unlocked Phone with Android OS, Slide-Out AZERTY Keyboard, 3.2MP Camera and Wi-Fi-Unlocked Phone - International Version - Black

Product Description


Samsung I5510 is a mid-range Android 2.2 running phone with a physical slide-out QWERTY, and a 3.2" display. It packs a 3.2MP camera, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi and a microSD card slot.

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 4.4 x 0.6 x 2.2 inches ; 6.1 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
  • ASIN: B004T296F0
  • Item model number: I5510

Technical Details

  • This unlocked cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like AT;T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported.
  • Samsung I5510 works on GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz frequencies.
  • 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus, multi shot, self-timer, panorama, scenes and video capture.
  • Music and video player with FM radio, supports MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MPEG4, H.263, H.264.
  • Full slide out AZERTY keypad; Email and messaging enabled.
  • It will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint

Customer Reviews


I've ordered it for my daughter - was just looking for an unlocked QWERTY entry level Android. Got the phone the other day - i was ordering the one from Amazon. So what i've received was:
- the phone itself: it is a not a factory unlocked version - it is a hacked / unlocked version of Orange (EU operator) phone, with Orange software (you can't uninstall this), Orange logos on it and the worst thing - not a QWERTY keyboard. This is a French version, so you get AZERTY keyboard, since French keyboard looks different.
- what i've received in the box also left a strange impression: it was sent not in original box (at least Samsung was spelled correctly on the box), "hand-crafted" manual with a lot of spelling mistakes, the phone itself was not in original protective shields (looked like it was opened before), earphones in the packcage with English / GB marking, while charger was maked in French.
Anyhow, this is still a good phone, and if you are ok with a French AZERTY keyboard and not a factory unlocked phone you may want to try it. Otherwise you may want to try the one from eBay. I will be returning the phone to Amazon, and will most most probably be looking for another phone from other vendors.

I read the reviews, and saw that some people were saying it, and that some were getting a QWERTY, so I took a chance. Sadly, I was not a winner, I did not get a QWERTY keyboard, I got what I can only describe as a French AZERTY keyboard. Now it is too late to send it back for an exchange before Christmas. Also know that the one I received was an "Orange" branded phone, and that it had been completely opened and mauled a bit, I am guessing that they simply bought a whole bunch of old French Orange cell phones in bulk, and are opening them, and "unlocking" them, and reselling them (or trying to, as they are knowingly misleading people with the bold letters QWERTY in the description).
So in closing:
Opened (box mauled, not suitable for a gift, unless you like giving people things that appear used).
It is new (but man-handled during the unlock process).
Looks like they may have been the "$1 with 2-year contract" phones from Orange (Orange branding everywhere).
NOT a QWERTY keyboard. (I think it's french) Top row "AZERTYUIOP" Middle row "QSDFGHJKLM" Bottom row "WXCVBN"
Not happy, as I was trying to get this as a gift for my daughter. I would have paid more for a new factory unlocked phone if I was able to find one on Amazon, but this was the only Samsung Galaxy I5510 I could find so I took a chance.

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