Aaron Baker's profile
About meWith a six-year career spanning across several channels in the wireless telecommunications industry, Aaron Baker has a unique perspective of mobile technology and its relevance in today’s connected world. As a journalist for various online publications since 2007, Aaron has applied his experience to paper as PhoneDog’s News Editor and a Device Reviewer in hopes of educating others about the rapidly changing field of cellular technology.When outside of work and away from the world of technology, Aaron’s hobbies include politics, researching and investing in the stock market, and spending time with family and friends - though he’ll readily admit that his BlackBerry is never too far away. Aaron currently resides in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Latest Videos from this member Unboxing: BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)BlackBerry Bold 9700 unboxing by Aaron Baker from PhoneDog.com. 624 MHz processor, trackpad, 3.2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, and OS 5.0. Is it a worthy upgrade to its predecessor? Verizon Wireless launches in-depth Droid Eris videoOn the heels of tomorrow's Droid Day at Verizon Wireless, the carrier has launched a YouTube video walkthrough of the HTC Droid Eris. Yes, people will inevitably learn the device as they grow accustomed to it, but I like the fact that Verizon is taking a proactive step to launch training videos (and of course, it helps them in marketing the Droid line as well). Check out the video, and get ready for tomorrow's big day!Via: Verizon (YouTube... First television ad spot launches for BlackBerry Storm2I'll admit, the dual launch of the BlackBerry Storm2 and Motorola Droid (even if it was just the announcement) was a bit frustrating, as it seemed to overshadow the announcement of RIM's newest BlackBerry. They're not leaving it in the dark, though - billed as "the perfect Storm," Verizon's first television spot highlighting the Storm2's capabilities (and their 3G dominance to AT&T) debuted late yesterday. Is the advertising... Verizon launches "Don't Text and Drive" campaignWith several states having passed or in the process of approving legislation to ban text messaging while driving, the battle is just beginning to heat up. While European countries are resorting to extreme measures to convey the message, America's approach is a bit different, and is being supported by Verizon Wireless. Launching tonight, their "Don't Text and Drive" campaign aims to cut back on messaging while behind the... BlackBerry Storm 2 lands on RIM's website, complete with videoThe day is getting closer and closer, as Research In Motion has officially placed the upcoming BlackBerry Storm 2 on its website. Complete with video, we get the first true (and official) look at the replacement to the original Storm.As I've said before, the BlackBerry Storm 2 has a branding scar that it has to get rid of. Shortly after the launch of the original device, users complained about everything from battery life to software...Latest Blog Articles & News from this member Sprint: Nope, we're not raising our ETF to match VerizonWith any material change when it comes to wireless companies, it's almost expected that the other carriers will follow suit. Case in point: Verizon's decision to raise their ETF (early termination fee) to $350 for smartphones and other "high-end" devices. Within minutes of the announcement, Twitter and technology websites were buzzing about whether other carriers would pursue the same policy.In a tweet from Sprint's official account... Dell Mini 3iX passes through the FCC with 3G and Wi-FiThe boys at the FCC have just given approval to the Dell Mini 3iX in US form factor - 3G on the 850 MHz and 1900 MHz bands, along with Wi-Fi. It will offer a 3.5-inch touchscreen, 3G connectivity, GPS, a microSD card slot, and a 3.0-megapixel camera. No word on what Android OS it will be running, but the hope is that it will run Android 2.0 "Eclair" out of the box (or some sort of newer Android build). Though conventional logic... T-Mobile reports disappointing third quarter earningsLast but not least, we take a look at T-Mobile's third quarter earnings. Step up to the plate, T-Mobile, it's your turn!In the third quarter, the nation's fourth largest wireless carrier lost 77,000 net retail wireless customers, a dramatic turn from the 670,000 additions in the same quarter last year and the 325,000 in the second quarter. T-Mobile lost a total of 140,000 postpaid subscribers in the quarter, and gained 63,000 prepaid... AT&T releasing white BlackBerry Curve 8900?Sure, they launched the Bold in white, but do you think that's going to stop them? Of course not. It looks as if the BlackBerry Curve 8900 is getting ready to be re-launched in white - at least the back part of the device. Missing from the Curve 8900 iteration of the white color scheme is the matching keyboard (instead, they kept it black). Considering the use that most keyboards go through, I think it's a smart... First Impressions: Motorola Droid (Verizon)The Droid by Motorola is arguably Verizon's largest launch in recent memory. Huge ad campaigns (some of which are getting them into legal hot water), early retail store openings, and more, the smartphone is Verizon's flagship for the rest of the year. What's more, the success of the Droid is incredibly important for Motorola, as they've struggled to retain a competitive edge since the launch of their RAZR device in 2004 (I know, I...Latest In-Depth Reviews from this member LG Glance in-depth review - LG Glance Expert Review by AaronOverview What's Good: Durable device with good call quality and strong battery life. What's Bad: No 3G; gold battery cover may be a bit of an overkill. Introduction What happened to candybar devices? We've seen twisting devices, sliding QWERTY keyboards, flip phones, and more, but the age-old bar phone seemed to fade into the sunset. Not so with the LG Glance, as the company has brought the form factor back, and breathed new life into it.... Motorola Clutch i465 in-depth review - Aaron's Motorola Clutch Expert ReviewOverview What's Good: Call quality; fantastic speakerphone. What's Bad: Battery life; somewhat cramped keyboard. Introduction There's no doubt that Sprint's Nextel brand and the accompanying iDEN technology has been behind when it comes to new industry concepts. While CDMA and GSM companies have been enjoying feature-rich devices, iDEN users were stuck with drab, boring handsets. Though it's nothing revolutionary in regards to the user... LG LX290 in-depth review - Aaron's LG LX290 Expert ReviewOverview What's Good: Build quality; fantastic reception; battery life is respectable.What's Bad: No EVDO; picture quality is poor; font size may be too small for some. Introduction Despite the seemingly endless talk about smartphones, there's still a market for regular, reliable cell phones. Quite frankly, we doubt that grandma (most, at least), the ten year old, and those using it as a backup device want or need a fully equipped PDA. That... Nokia Twist 7705 in-depth review - Aaron's Nokia Twist 7705 ReviewOverview What's Good: Unique design; phenomenal QWERTY keyboard. What's Bad: Battery life could be better; potential long-term build quality concerns. Introduction In today's wireless market, phones seem to be standard when it comes to design. There's the candybar design, the ever-popular flip phone, and the sliding form factor, but the Nokia 7705 brings an entirely new design to market in the form of a twisting device (hence the "Twist"... Samsung Instinct HD in-depth review - Aaron's Samsung Instinct HD ReviewOverview What's Good: Nice design, complete with HD video-out for digital media fans. What's Bad: Some lag when browsing, erratic reception at times, and mediocre battery life. HDMI cable (to view HD videos on TV) isn't included; costs $30. Introduction Following the popular line of Instinct devices, Samsung has taken the brand to a new level with the Instinct HD. The device has grown up, offering new features such as a 5.0-megapixel camera,...Latest Forum Posts from this memberRe: Impression or Other AT&T Phone?Hm, tough call. Are you planning to use it for texting only? E-Mailing? Watching videos? Give me a bit of background on your usage habits when you can, and I'll do my best to give a good opinion!Re: CTIA!Hey, Thanks for the question! It's 1:00 here, and I'm sitting in my hotel room half asleep, so I'm sorry in advance if I'm not 100 percent coherent. Ha ha! It's funny you mention this - Adriana and I were talking about it over dinner earlier, and mine was the Nokia N900. I've never been a fan of Symbian, but I've always enjoyed the build quality/reliability of Nokia. With Maemo 5 as a legitimate 21st century competitor to...Re: Is the blckberry curve 8900 fo at&t good for a teen who wants a good looking high end cellponeAT&T offers a number of high end cell phones - is there a particular feature that's drawing you to the 8900?Re: Unlocked E71 for $162Thanks, Brandt! It's going up on the website as we speak!Re: iphone vs HTC Touch Pro 2I'll recommend that he does a dogfight between the two.Latest Comments from this memberRe: Re: HTC Tilt II officially launches at AT&T for $299 after rebateRight. I couldn't agree more. I just wish they would have kept the number row...Re: Re: HTC Tilt II officially launches at AT&T for $299 after rebateIt is 3.6-inches. Sorry for the typo! Doing too many things at once.Re: Re: HTC Tilt II officially launches at AT&T for $299 after rebateIt is 3.6-inches. I apologize for the typo! I'm working with a device that has a 3.2-inch, and mixed up my articles. Sorry!Re: Re: HTC Tilt II officially launches at AT&T for $299 after rebateWow, that's not bad at all.Re: Re: As expected, Sidekick class-action lawsuits began to materializeGreat point here. |
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