But the simple fact is that the Samsung Finesse was just an older phone and like all the older phones before it, it got replaced. In the case of Straight Talk, the Finesse just sort of disappeared off the website (StraightTalk.com – see all current phones and offers) and was unavailable on WalMart’s website too, which is another place the ST phones are sold. For a while there, Straight Talk, which looked so promising with its smart phone, didn’t have any smart phones.

But soon thereafter, Straight Talk added the Nokia E71 and 6790 models to is lineup, so there are now two smart phones you can choose from with Straight Talk’s unlimited service plan (web, talk, data, 411, GPS). If you’re still looking for the Samsung Finesse R810C for Straight Talk, then you will eventually find out (this is sort of the point of this article) that the phone is no longer being sold on the official website or at Walmart. I know that some people have reported that you can buy the phone on eBay, but I would probably avoid doing that because it is unclear whether the phone can be activated and used on Straight Talk’s plan.  The Nokia E71 may fit the bill for you if you’re looking for a smart phone on a prepaid plan.  See that phone and all the rest on StraightTalk.com.

The Finesse was one a very popular prepaid phone because it has a nice look, a touch screen, and has a good user interface.  Read about 3 of Straight Talk’s best phones.

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***Update 10/27/2010: Straight Talk Releases New Smartphones!  The Samsung Finesse has been phased out, but you can now find two new phones in the Straight Talk lineup.  They are the Nokia E71 and the Nokia 6790 (pictured below).  Both of these handsets work with the unlimited plan and should give you what you need out of your prepaid phone.  And remember, these are prepaid, so you don’t need to sign a contract.  Another thing to know is these two phones are both about $50 cheaper than the Finesse!

Learn more about these phones at StraightTalk.com.

Samsung Finesse is the smartphone (and yes it’s a prepaid phone) that runs on the Straight Talk plan.  The company, which is owned by TracFone, sells its plans in Wal-Mart locations, but the best place to buy the phones–especially the Finesse r810c–is on the website.

Shipping is free, it’s easy to order, and you can start using the phone as soon as you receive it.  The Straight Talk Finesse has no contract affiliated with it, which means there are no termination fees, which really are an unnecessary thing these days.

Why tie yourself into a contract deal when you can get a great phone on a great network.  By the way, Straight Talk Wireless plan run on the Verizon network, which is the best in the country.

Check for availability of the Samsung Finesse and learn more at the official Straight Talk website, www.straighttalk.com

Here’s another post I wrote about how to buy the Finesse.

Click the image below for more info on this phone and available plans.

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Samsung Finesse has a full html browser so you can browse the internet unfettered, checking email and downloading files.

The phone comes equipped with a 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder with zoom and night shot.

The Finesse is GPS enabled, has stereo Bluetooth technology, and is generally an easy phone to get started with and use on a daily basis.  It is also the best phone you can get from Straight Talk.

Read more about the Samsung Finesse in this review at Prepaid Phone Guide.

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See all the available smart phones at StraightTalk.com

The Samsung Finesse touchscreen phone has received very good reviews from online publications like cNet.

The smartphone is currently available on the Straight Talk wireless prepaid plans.  The addition of the Finesse to Straight Talk’s $30 and $45 plans has brought a little bit of class to the cell phone lineup offered by the company.

**Update 10/2/2010: The Finesse is no longer available online from StraightTalk.com.  The new phone that seems to be replacing it is the Samsung R355c, a more modern, highly functional phone with a full keypad.  Read more about the Samsung R355C.  See an image of this phone below.

Prepaid plans offer suffer from poor phone choice, so this is a step in the right direction.

cNet’s cell phone editors rated Samsung Finesse (which also ran on MetroPCS’ prepaid plans) a 4.5 out of 5 stars, which is equivalent to a “very good” rating.  It has historically been a very popular phone, getting great reviews from Metro PCS users and Straight Talk users alike.  Critics have been kind to this phone too.  It’s definitely a fan favorite.

They called the phone good-looking, with a very responsive touchscreen, EVDO, GPS, and a great (full html) web browser.  They pointed out, however, that the phone does not have wi-fi or an accelerometer.

The average user also rated the phone a 4.5 out of 5 (but who knows what that really means).

So far, Straight Talk has had some early success with the well-recieved smartphone and it has won over new recruits into the prepaid world who may not have considered it before since they desire better phone choice.  Finesse offers a good option for users who may need more out of their cell phone but still want the cost-savings of one of Straight Talk’s very affordable plans.

This is a review of the MetroPCS version of this phone–but it’s exactly the same phone so it will give you a good idea of the Straight Talk Finesse.

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This is a review of the new cell phone offering from Straight Talk Wireless (owned by TracFone), the Samsung Finesse r810c smartphone.  It’s an easy to use and highly functional phone that has a lot of on-the-fence potential prepaid users excited and more willing to give prepaid plans a chance.

*Update 7/7/2011: This phone is no longer for sale from this company.  But…there are two new smart phones that have replaced the Finesse: Nokia 6790 and Nokia E71.  Have a look at these phones at the Straight Talk website.  One of them may be exactly what you’re looking for.  Or maybe it won’t!  All kidding aside, these are very nice, highly functional phones at a great price.  (see the Nokia 6790 below)

A lot of people have stayed away from prepaid due to poor phone choices.  Well, now that’s changed and these people can begin to save money with prepaid and have a phone they enjoy using.

The Finesse runs on either of Straight Talk’s prepaid phone plans.

The Unlimited plan costs $45 and includes unlimited service for voice, text, and web browsing. The All You Need plan costs $30 and includes the use of 1,000 minutes of talk time and the same amount of text messages.

Through Straight Talk, the Finesse costs $373.00 with the Unlimited plan, which is probably the one you want to go with since it provides users with unlimited voice, text, and data. It’s a very good deal and if you opt for the Samsung Finesse, which is a higher end model (which you probably can tell from the price), you will have a very nice smartphone.

The price above includes the first month of unlimited prepaid service. Each successive month will cost $45, which is very affordable in terms of cell phone plans, and really cheap compared to other unlimited plans.

You can also opt for the $30 “All You Need” plan with the Finesse if you will use no more than 1,000 minutes, 1,000 text messages, and 30 mb of data.  This is a very good plan as well and has ample minutes that should satisfy most cell phone users.  It’s called the “All You Need” plan for a reason.  The overall price goes down with the selection of this plan to $358 for the phone and the first month’s service.

A couple of exciting things about Straight Talk are that the service runs on Verizon’s network, which is one of the strongest if not the strongest in the country, and 411 calls are free–on both plans.

If you are looking for a prepaid plan because you want to save money, Straight Talk Wireless probably is the best company to look at presently.  There is some competition from wireless providers like Boost Mobile and MetroPCS, but they really don’t compare when you factor in the Verizon network, the pricing, phone choices, and overall features.

There is no other company offering deals this good.  Also, if you want a higher end phone (because let’s face it, they’re more fun), then have a look at Samsung Finesse r810, which is the best smartphone in the prepaid market.

Samsung Finesse r810c Features:

Advanced Touch Screen
Widget Support for Quick Application Access
Mobile Web Access
2.0 Megapixel Camera
Camcorder MP3 Player (cable and SD card not included)
Virtual QWERTY Keypad
Bluetooth
Text, Picture & Video Messaging
High Speed Data EVDO
Hands-Free Speaker
Handwriting Recognition Screen
Voice Dialing, Voice Recorder
Voice Commands
Of course it has Voicemail and Call Waiting
Ringtones!
Battery Talk Time up to 4.5 hours
Standby Time up to 12.5 days
Comes with Charger and Services Guide.

More on the Straight Talk Samsung Finesse R810c

Watch some videos of the Finesse in action.

“Un-boxing” and phone review…

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