Sprint sees record sales of Samsung Instinct

We all knew Sprint's Apple iPhone-fighting Samsung Instinct would sell quite well, but it turns out that's a gross overstatement. Toting features like EVDO Rev. A, GPS, 2 megapixel camera, WiFi, and full-body touchscreen with haptic feedback (via device vibration), the Sprint Samsung Instinct has the distinction of being the iPhone 3G's most competent rival.

And, since Sprint officially kicked off general sales of the Samsung Instinct on June 20, Sprint's been seeing these touchscreen handsets flying off their shelves. So much so that Sprint has announced the Samsung Instinct as the best-selling EVDO handset to ever be offered from Sprint.

The Sprint Instinct's first week of sales has proven that consumers have embraced the touchscreen revolution. With the initial rush to buy the device, Sprint had trouble keeping units in stock, leading to temporary stock shortages.

“We had high expectations going into the launch so our initial order to Samsung was the largest for any Sprint EVDO handset to date,” said John Garcia, President of Sprint’s Wireless Division. “The strong early response tells us that wireless customers recognize Instinct as a highly-innovative and convenient touch-screen device combined with the fast speeds available on the largest national mobile broadband network."

The Sprint Instinct is priced at just $130 after $100 rebate and 2-year contract. If you can't swing that kind of coin, try winning a free Instinct.

So, just how good is the Samsung Instinct? Well, if consumer demand is any indicator, it's a bang-up handset for sure. If my opinion matters at all, then the Sprint Samsung Instinct is a serious competitor to the iPhone 3G. Each handset has its own strengths and weaknesses, but overall, you can't go wrong with the Samsung Instinct.