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LG Optimus G Pro Video Review Part 2

Android It's coming soon to AT&T, and Aaron's diving into the nitty gritty of the (international) LG Optimus G Pro. It's coming very soon to AT&T with 4G LTE connectivity and a $199.99 price point. Is it worth choosing over the Galaxy Note II...

2 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 6

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LG Optimus G Pro Video Review Part 1

Android Aaron goes in depth with the LG Optimus G Pro, a contender in the phablet department and a prime competitor against the Samsung Galaxy Note II. Featuring a 1.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 CPU, 5.5-inch 1080p HD display, 13-megapixel...

2 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 6

Pantech Perception Video Review Part 2

Android The Pantech Perception is a mid-range smartphone from Verizon Wireless. Sporting a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU, Perception offers a 4.8-inch 720p HD display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 1 GB of RAM, a 2,020...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 3

Pantech Perception Video Review Part 1

Android The Pantech Perception offers a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU, 4.8-inch 720p HD display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 1 GB of RAM, a 2,020 mAh battery, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with Pantech's...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 1

Oppo Find 5 Video Review Part 2

Android It's not available on a carrier in the US, but the Oppo Find 5 is quite the nice smartphone. Known for their blu-ray players in the States, the Find 5 is their flagship smartphone. Specifications include a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 1

Oppo Find 5 Video Review Part 1

Android It's hard to find in the US, and it's not available on a carrier, but the Oppo Find 5 is quite the nice smartphone. The Find 5's specifications include a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU, 5-inch 1080p HD display, 13-megapixel...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 2

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Written Review

Android The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 was a tablet that was showcased earlier this year at Mobile World Congress 2013, presumably in direct competition with other mid-range tablets like the Apple iPad Mini and the significantly cheaper, yet...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 30 15 Reactions

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Software Review

Android While the phone may look similar to the Galaxy S III, the Samsung Galaxy S 4 has some new software tricks under its sleeve. New features like Air View, S Translator, and S Health make this phone the ultimate companion to a busy lifestyle....

4 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 3

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Video Review Part 2

Android Samsung's Galaxy S 4 is one of the most anticipated Android devices to land in the PhoneDog West offices. As the successor to the Galaxy S III line and the the flag-carrier of sorts for Samsung's Galaxy S brand, the exterior of the phone...

4 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 0

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Video Review Part 1

Android Samsung Galaxy S 4 is one of the most anticipated Android smartphones to land at the PhoneDog West office. Succeeding the Galaxy S III and carrying the torch for Samsung's flagship Galaxy S brand, the exterior of the Galaxy S 4 closely...

4 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 18

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HTC One Written Review

Android The HTC One. A device that many believe is the last stand for a company that has certainly seen better days. A device that drops any kind of additional identifiers, like 'X' or 'S' and aims straight to the point. HTC wants you to...

5 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 39 28 Reactions

HTC First Video Review Part 2

Android After the HTC Status/ChaCha, Facebook is back at it with another hardware collaboration. The popular social network has combined with HTC and AT&T to create the HTC First, the first (no pun intended) smartphone to hit retail shelves with...

Apr 18th by Aaron Baker 3

HTC First Video Review Part 1

Android Facebook is back in the mobile hardware game - in a way. The popular social network has combined with HTC and AT&T on the HTC First , the first (no pun intended) smartphone to launch with the new Facebook Home software out of...

Apr 18th by Aaron Baker 2

ASUS PadFone 2 Video Review Part 2

Android Aaron reviews the ASUS PadFone 2, a smartphone with a unique tablet accessory. Available unlocked and unsubsidized through Negri Electronics for around $800, the ASUS PadFone 2 is one of multiple phone/tablet hybrids from the manufacturer.

Apr 17th by Aaron Baker 1

ASUS PadFone 2 Video Review Part 1

Android Aaron goes in-depth with the ASUS PadFone 2, a unique tablet/smartphone hybrid of sorts. Available unlocked through Negri Electronics for around $800, the PadFone 2 features a smartphone that slides down into a tablet dock and powers the...

Apr 17th by Aaron Baker 3

LG Lucid 2 Video Review Part 2

Android Despite the publicity around the superphones, mid-range phones are still launching, and they're good for those that don't want (or need) all of the bells and whistles found in the high-end alternatives. For the folks that want to...

Apr 17th by Aaron Baker 0

LG Lucid 2 Video Review Part 1

Android For the folks that want to keep things simple, the Verizon LG Lucid 2 could be just the smartphone. They're not coming out at the pace that they used to, but mid-range phones are still launching, and they're good for those that don't want...

Apr 17th by Aaron Baker 3

HTC First Snapshot Review

Android The HTC First is the first Android smartphone to launch with Facebook Home installed, marking Facebook's attempt to get into the smartphone world in a larger way. Facebook Home is also available for the Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy S 4,...

Apr 16th by Aaron Baker 2

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BlackBerry Z10 Written Review

Blackberry Os The BlackBerry Z10 is, for all intents and purposes, a very important phone. This is the first phone from the “new” BlackBerry. This is the first phone to run BlackBerry 10. This is the first phone to show that...

Apr 15th by Evan Selleck 37 23 Reactions

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Video Review Part 2

Android If you appreciate the software goodies that come with Samsung's high-end smartphones, you'll likely appreciate the Note 8.0. At $399, it's going to compete with the $329 iPad mini and $199 Google (ASUS) Nexus 7. Are the software benefits...

Apr 12th by Aaron Baker 0