The Samsung Stunt SCH-r100 may have a name fit for an extra-durable phone, but it's no action hero. What it is, however, is a small and impressively sturdy basic phone with a few extra comforts thrown in.
Physically, it looks like another slim rugged phone, with a side panel that looks intended to absorb serious shock. It isn't, though. Regardless, it's a solidly-built candy bar with a very sturdy feel, enough to let it survive most common drops.
It sports a 1.7-inch LCD (128x160 resolution), which is to be expected for a phone of this class. Colors are bright, but most things on screen come across pixelated. The T9-style keyboard is roomy and flush.
As a phone, the Stunt makes for average quality calls. Voices come through clearly, but there's a noticeable (but soft enough to be ignored) sound throughout conversations. Speakerphone had ample volume, but got too tinny at the upper ranges. Battery is rated at 3.3 hours of talk time. For a simple phone such as this, that could probably be good for two days (or more), depending on how often you place calls.
Features, as you may expect, are severely lacking. There's the usual stuff, like a 500-contact phone book, some common PIM tools and basic messaging (SMS and MMS). Extras include Bluetooth, a WAP browser, voice commands and voice dialing. That's it. There's not even a camera or a music player onboard.
When it comes to "basic" phones, the Samsung Stunt SCH-r100 is about as barebones as you can get. At only $39 without a contract, though, that's about all you can really ask for. And, yes, it's good enough.
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