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MetroPCS LG Spirit 4G Unboxing

Android It's bad joke Monday! If you've got the spirit and you're on MetroPCS , this could be the device for you. It's the LG Spirit 4G , and at $199 (without contract), it's a nice little smartphone. Featuring a 1.2 GHz...

Feb 11th by Aaron Baker 1

HTC One SV Unboxing

Android Aaron takes a first look at the Cricket HTC One SV, a nice little smartphone from the Taiwanese manufacturer. The phone retails for around $330 at myCricket.com, which isn't a bad price considering the fact that it's contract-free. The...

Feb 5th by Aaron Baker 9

HTC One X+ Challenge, Day 14: Tegra 3 and gaming

Android Aaron's back with the HTC One X+ Challenge! On day 14, the talk is all about the 1.7 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 CPU that comes in the device. It's a bump from the 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 CPU, and it's nice to see quad-core...

Feb 4th by Aaron Baker 2

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Samsung Galaxy Note II Snapshot Review

Android The Galaxy Note II brings the Galaxy S III design cues to the Note line, and expands the availability to five carriers: Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and US Cellular - an instant win from an overall awareness standpoint. Despite the...

Feb 4th by Aaron Baker 11

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Google Nexus 4 vs. Motorola DROID RAZR HD Dogfight Part 2

Android It's the Nexus 4 versus the DROID RAZR HD in a head to head dogfight video! Part two kicks off and we're still talking about the personalization that makes these devices different. I'm also discussing speed tests, camera settings between...

Feb 1st by Aaron Baker 3

Dog fight

Google Nexus 4 vs. Motorola DROID RAZR HD Dogfight Part 1

Android I love a good dogfight battle, and I know you do too. This time around, I'm throwing the Google Nexus 4 and Motorola DROID RAZR HD together into the field. I love 4G LTE and Motorola's doing well in the design department, but the Nexus 4...

Feb 1st by Aaron Baker 2

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HTC One VX vs. Pantech Discover Dogfight Part 2

Android It's part two of a dogfight review between two devices that are priced the same on AT&T: the HTC One VX and the Pantech Discover. It presents the age-old question - do you go with the device that's established but has lower specs, or the...

Jan 31st by Aaron Baker 0

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HTC One VX vs. Pantech Discover Dogfight Part 1

Android The HTC One VX and Pantech Discover are identically priced on AT&T, but these Android smartphones have slightly different specifications. Which one comes out on top in the dogfight battle, the established brand with slightly lower specs,...

Jan 31st by Aaron Baker 7 7 Reactions

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Google Nexus 4 Snapshot Review

Android Want to know more about the Nexus 4 but you don't want to spend 20 minutes watching the full video review? This is the video for you. It's the Snapshot Review of the Google Nexus 4, where I take all of that review goodness and pack it...

Jan 31st by Aaron Baker 34 23 Reactions

HTC One X+ Challenge, Day 9: Performance

Android I'm a fan of HTC Sense 4+, as I think it has made some great evolutionary improvements over the years. Sense 4+ is much better than its predecessor versions, but it needs 2 GB of RAM (like the DROID DNA) to really function well. Will...

Jan 30th by Aaron Baker 0

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Google Nexus 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 2

Android If your feedback is any indication, the hottest Android smartphones on the market are the Google Nexus 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Note II. The Galaxy Note II brings a load of features to the table, while the Nexus 4 packs vanilla Android to...

Jan 29th by Aaron Baker 11

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Google Nexus 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 1

Android According to you, two of the hottest Android smartphones on the market are the Google Nexus 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Note II. The Galaxy Note II packs an incredible amount of features, while the Nexus 4 brings vanilla Android to the table...

Jan 29th by Aaron Baker 131 110 Reactions

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HTC M7 with Sense 5.0 and more!

Android The HTC M7 is the latest device that's churning through the rumor mill. Take rumors with a grain of salt, but if everything comes to fruition, it's going to be a nice device. They need a game-changer, and the HTC M7 could be it - so long...

Jan 28th by Aaron Baker 65 28 Reactions

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HTC One X+ Challenge: Day 7

Android Seven days into the 30 day challenge with the HTC One X+ , I'm focusing on storage and transferring media files. On top of a solid feature set, the One X+ features 64 GB of internal storage. Considering the price point of...

Jan 28th by Aaron Baker 32 22 Reactions

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Pantech Discover Video Review Part 2

Android In part one, we talked about customizations and benefits of the Pantech Discover, and in part two, we'll talk about the camera and various speed tests. It's a very solid smartphone with an absolutely fantastic price tag, but will people...

Jan 25th by Aaron Baker 0

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Pantech Discover Video Review Part 1

Android I'll be the first to tell you that many of the devices made by HTC and Samsung are the hot "must-have" devices right now. If you're looking for a great smartphone that doesn't break the bank, the Pantech Discover is one of my favorites. ...

Jan 25th by Aaron Baker 2

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Verizon Samsung Galaxy Camera Unboxing

Android The Samsung Galaxy Camera is now available on Verizon. Think of this as a fusion between a camera and Samsung Galaxy S III - just without the telephone capabilities. It's a lofty $549.99, though for now, Verizon is offering it as an...

Jan 25th by Aaron Baker 15 13 Reactions

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Nexus 4, one month later

Android Just over a month after I reviewed it on the website, the Google Nexus 4 is playing hard to get on the Google Play store and at T-Mobile retail stores. Designed by LG, it's packing some incredible specs for the price. One month later, is...

Jan 24th by Aaron Baker 67 41 Reactions

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HTC One X+ Challenge: Day 3

Android I've said it before and I'll say it again: one of the things I like about HTC's One series is how much they've improved the battery standby time. What would you like to see me cover in the challenge? Tweet your questions to...

Jan 24th by Aaron Baker 109 100 Reactions

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Pantech Discover Unboxing

Android When comparing it to other high-end smartphones on the market, AT&T's Pantech Discover has a lot to like. That said, Pantech is competing against Apple, Samsung, HTC, and Motorola - companies that have established track records, strong...

Jan 23rd by Aaron Baker 23 20 Reactions