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Android Outside of the network woes, the HTC EVO 4G LTE is an awesome Android handset, and given the $199.99 price, it's a smartphone I'd recommend to anyone looking for a high-end handset. I'm struck with the sense that this is a near-perfect Android...UpdatedLG Optimus Elite First Impressions by Sydney
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Of all the carriers, Sprint seems to be the most passionate about making eco-friendly devices. Starting with the Samsung Replenish , Sprint has regularly pushed out smartphones that use recyclable materials and earth-friendly packaging. The...ExclusiveSamsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G First Impressions
Android Overall, I like the Galaxy S Blaze 4G. It brings many of the great features from the Galaxy S II line to a more affordable price point - and perhaps better yet, a more manageable size. It lacks the 8-megapixel camera and "Plus" designation in the...ExclusiveApple new iPad First Impressions (iPad 3)
First Impressions Apple's new iPad is a nice improvement from the previous build, though like the iPhone 4S, I have some reservations depending on where you stand with your existing technology. Is it worth upgrading to if you have the iPad 2 and are happy with it? ...GalleryZTE Fury First Impressions by Sydney
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A good, inexpensive smartphone is hard to find these days. Oh, there's plenty of budget-friendly phones. It's finding one that's worth buying that's the challenge. Another contender has shown up in the ZTE Fury , only twenty bucks on contract....GallerySamsung Rugby Smart First Impressions by Sydney
Android Apparently, the rugged smartphone business is profitable because manufacturers continue to make durable phones and release them. Not only are they still being made, but they're getting better. I remember a time when rugged phones were the outcasts...Reader reactionsMotorola DROID 4 First Impressions
Android The Motorola DROID 4 is the latest iteration of the "original DROID" line - that is, the line that arguably started the Android revolution in the United States. Outside of 4G LTE and a revamped design, there's not a whole lot that's new over the...ExclusiveMotorola DROID RAZR MAXX First Impressions
Android The UI may not be the crowd favorite, but overall, this is the Android experience that both first and long-time users need to come away with. Verizon's Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX is a well-built smartphone that exudes both beauty and durability. ...ExclusiveSamsung Galaxy Note First Impressions
Android Brace yourself: Samsung is breaking the barrier with the Samsung Galaxy Note, a phone/tablet with a massive 5.3-inch display. The smartphone (or tablet, depending on your view) offers a ton of great specs, and I've spent the day with the phone,...Latest Galleries
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