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It’s official – The Samsung r810 Finesse is now available directly from Straight Talk. It debuted a bit higher than was expected, with a price of $328.99.
I’ve been following the news on this model very closely, and the few people who’ve already purchased one seem to be pleased. I personally couldn’t make up my mind at first about whether there would be sufficient interest in this model to warrant me plunking down $300+ of my own money, but the combination of the initial positive user reviews, keen interest from readers of my main blog, and my own “gadget lust” got the better of me. I’ve ordered my own r810 Finesse from Straight Talk, and soon I’ll have it in my hot little hands to begin my review.
Stay tuned to this site, or my main blog, to stay up-to-date as I try to answer as many questions about this phone as I can. For now, you can check it out on Straight Talk’s website.
December 13, 2009 at 12:00 am
I’m really interested in this. I’m a bit worried about the “virtual qwerty keyboard”, though. I text a lot, and lousy keyboard function would just kill it.
December 14, 2009 at 12:02 am
i’m excited about the Finesse StraighTalk for several reasons. First, it’s cheaper than an iPhone, found at Walmart and comparable to other smart phones. Second, it will be running on the Verizon network, ranked tops by Consumer Reports Magazine, which sublets its service to StraighTalk. Third, this is the first smart phone available to consumers on a pay as you go basis… meaning no contracts, no hassles and no gouging!!! My take is that the big evil cell phone providers may just find some religion this Christmas 2009 due to StraighTalk’s bold move into their turf. I can only expect to see better, faster and cheaper cell phones going pre-paid in the future. It certainly doesn’t make much sense to plunk down $150 a month, give or take, for a smart phone, when you can get just about the same service, including unlimited text, talk and data for $45. The number 1 on everyone’s 2010 New Year’s Resolution is to take a very serious look at their phone bills and consider the StraighTalk Finesse.
December 14, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Thanks for writing this up. I’d suspended my Verizon phone (a pitiful Chocolate; seems so long since those phones were actually in) when I went overseas for a few months. When I returned, I had gotten used to prepaid service abroad and was disgusted by postpaid prices. Living in the NY area also means that my taxes take on a life of their own. I was paying an additional $10 a month just for taxes. So, ridiculous prices + increasingly battered phone = time for a change.
At the moment I’m living sans a cell phone. I’m going to join my family’s TracFone plan, after I cancel my Verizon contract. When I move out in the next few months, I won’t have a landline, and thus will need to rely on a cell phone. Thus I’ve been really keenly interested in following TracFone developments. I was trying to get myself used to the idea of having the Samsung R451C, which was Straight Talk’s closest thing to a smartphone a month or so ago, even though I had reservations about its appearance.
So I’m really excited about the Samsung Finesse coming on the market for Straight Talk. Even if the initial cost is pricier, it’s still a better deal than postpaid. It combines the best of both worlds: snazzy phone, cheap monthly price.
I’m curious about the Finesse’s web functionality. Basically, will it be worth the price tag, compared to something like the R451C?
December 16, 2009 at 11:17 am
How much access will the Finesse have to the 3G network? I have heard both sides but nothing definitive. Documentation touts High Speed Data EVDO but the Straight Talk info says nothing about HTML internet access where other documentation about the phone does. Has Straight Talk been forced to strangle the capabilities of this phone? It makes sense that Verizon would not give them the full capability. I heard there is no streaming but what other limitations do they have?
December 17, 2009 at 11:04 am
Well, I got a Finesse R810C, and love it, but….the bluetooth doesn’t work (to my Plantronics headset). Weird….
I will keep trying to play with it to make it work, but was wondering if anyone else had the same issues…?
December 30, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Andy, sorry for taking so long to get back to you on this, but I”m wondering if you got it worked out. I had a little trouble connecting my BT headset at first, but eventually it worked out. I think it was a combination of factors, mostly user error on my part, LOL. Also, I neglected to read the instructions on the r810 bluetooth, plus I forgot the code for my headset, but once I got that straightened out it was fine.
September 20, 2010 at 12:50 pm
I am very interested in this phone but for some reason Straight Talk is not selling it in my area. How can I find out were they sell them so that I can buy it in that region. TY
September 20, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Try this info:
http://r810finesse.com/2010/02/23/samsung-finesse-review-index/2010/04/30/where-to-bu-the-samsung-finesse-for-straight-talk/
November 4, 2010 at 9:24 pm
This phone seems to be the best straight talk phone yet o nthe market
and soon it will be mine BAHAHAHAHAHAHA! 
November 5, 2010 at 11:00 am
Have you heard about the new Nokia phones? I think they are both better than the Finesse, and both $100 cheaper. Here’s some more info:
Nokia 6790 and E71: http://pbush14.wordpress.com/2010/10/22/straight-talks-new-nokia-e71-and-nokia-6790/
Nokia e71 review: http://pbush14.wordpress.com/2010/11/03/straight-talk-nokia-e71-review/
December 23, 2010 at 4:28 pm
does anyone know if straight talk will ever get the R810 back or if any onther touch csreens will be sold through them???
December 23, 2010 at 4:28 pm
does anyone know if straight talk will ever get the R810 back or if any other touch screens will be sold through them???
January 9, 2011 at 9:34 am
Hi Lisa, sorry I missed this for the entire Holiday season.
Have you heard about the new Nokia phones? I think they are both better than the Finesse, and both $100 cheaper. Here’s some more info:
Nokia 6790 and E71: http://pbush14.wordpress.com/2010/10/22/straight-talks-new-nokia-e71-and-nokia-6790/
Nokia e71 review: http://pbush14.wordpress.com/2010/11/03/straight-talk-nokia-e71-review/
January 20, 2011 at 2:50 pm
I have the Nokia e71 Business phone and I am very pleased however it doesn’t have a facebook app without having to go online.. Everything is 3G and I love that! I use Opera Mobile 10 for all my browsing needs and it also didn’t come with a threaded sms, however I did download Threaded SMS Pro from the OVI mall, and I love it!! But I have been considering upgrading to the Samsung Finesse r810 and I need to know the following if someone would be great to let me know:
1. Does the Finesse have threaded SMS? (Like the iphone sms)
2. Does the Finesse have a facebook app that doesn’t require going online?
3. What are some of the features the Finesse offers?
4. Is there an app on the Finesse to download more apps?
5. And is the Finesse worth the almost 400 dollars that my service company is asking for it??
Please get back to me someone.. I am very interested in this phone!! And if anyone is selling one, hey let me know!! Lol… My email is ilovemyangelz@yahoo.com thank you so much!!
February 3, 2011 at 5:56 pm
The Nokia 6790 and E71 are both GSM phones, which means they have AT&T and T-mobile coverage. The Samsung R810 is a CDMA phone, which means it uses Verizon’s (much more reliable) network. Thus, it is just a question of whether or not you’re willing to pay more up-front to get better service in the long run. Also the Nokia phones have additional features, like turn-by-turn navigation, but the accuracy is debatable, and without coverage, a moot point.
February 11, 2011 at 12:19 pm
I see now that you answered your own questions and stuck with the E71 – Great Choice! As long as you have good AT&T coverage, the r810 can’t touch the E71. The Nokia 6790 is another option for people who really want a touchscreen. It does the same things as the e71 pretty much, except it doesn’t have wifi. I like to use wifi for faster surfing/email checking at home, and also occasionally to create wifi hotspots off my cell signal using the Joiku app from the Ovi store.
April 10, 2011 at 3:21 pm
yes, i am sad that that stop selling the samsung r810because now i am looking for one why would they stop selling
May 9, 2011 at 3:53 pm
i had one for like three days and i lost it. .to bad i forgot how much they were! any one kno.?