Are S500i's safe to buy now?

[erichau]

I still see people with their phones purchased over week (26?), the week that was considered safe to buy s500i's again... But i see people still talking about cracking keypads... I want to move on from my K790a (due to brother keeps hogging it), are they 100% safe now? if not 85% safe?

I want to get the black S500i, I'm impressed over the season, time, w/e theme changes. ^_^

[tinleyiltom]

You know--You're right !! The debate//which week/ which color...s500 or w580..has subsided..no updates or experiences. I'll say that the w580 phone is at my local Radio Shack...Sony style...Sams club...Has a final verdict been reached ? Go or no go ?

[Noctone]

Obviously I can't speak for everyone, but I've had a W38 S500i for a few weeks now and so far no problems.

[Tehy]

I read some where that they have solved the keypad problem...

[nokian73]

buy it from someone who has had it for a long time and it still has not cracked...some ppl get lucky that way

[avex]

I still see people with their phones purchased over week (26?), the week that was considered safe to buy s500i's again... But i see people still talking about cracking keypads... I want to move on from my K790a (due to brother keeps hogging it), are they 100% safe now? if not 85% safe?

I want to get the black S500i, I'm impressed over the season, time, w/e theme changes. ^_^

my w580 is a w30 built one, and has the keypad problem too.

[erichau]

Do you think e-mailing SE would help? or they would lie and get more business =S

[marktang]

it doesnt really matter what week it is cuz SE still hasnt change their design of the keypads at all. i have people that got it week 1 from the storei got at and have no problems at all and some people that got it just recently have the cracked keypad.

[erichau]

it doesnt really matter what week it is cuz SE still hasnt change their design of the keypads at all. i have people that got it week 1 from the storei got at and have no problems at all and some people that got it just recently have the cracked keypad.

so basically this phone is a failure and should be avoided at all costs when shopping for a phone?

[marktang]

yes if you dont want to take a risk. i have a w580 and it perfectly fine. the keypad still will work after its cracked and when its cracked its hardly noticable. so doesnt really matter with me.

[06jds377]

I bought my 580 from Sony Style about a month ago and haven't had any problems with the keypad at all, aside from a little flexing, the back doesn't fit properly though..and thats really annoying...

[tmt64]

imo just because you bought the phone recently doesn't mean it was made recently. Some stores might be still selling the phones shipped to them from awhile ago.. I guess it's best to buy from sony style.. I've had the AT&T branded version for almost 2 month now and no keypad problems, even though I text a lot and play a lot of games on it.. heck I even beat guitar legend (guitar hero on mobile) without any keypad problems.

[marktang]

well for my store we always sell out the shipment first before we ship more in so our shipment is the most recent. i have seen more keypad problems with recent ones than the ones that first came out.
but keypad problem happens to really few ppl. for every 20 we sell maybe only 1 person gets it.

[happyface_0]

Just remember, your always taking a chance with this phone. Also, the warranty service takes 14-21 BUSINESS DAYS.

Other than that, a nice phone.

[Kamen]

I got off my flight one day (about a month ago) and the keypad was cracked down but only on the 2 and 8 keys. I'm pretty annoyed even though there is absolutely nothing wrong with my handset right now. Because of this little imperfection I'm about to pick up a Blackberry Curve 8310. Still a nice phone though but I was pretty shocked after I got off the plane.