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Reader reactionsHTC EVO 4G LTE First Impressions

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

Android 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

Android 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,...

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ExclusiveVerizon LG Spectrum First Impressions

Android The LG Spectrum is a nice addition to Verizon's 4G LTE lineup, it's priced well (i.e. not $299.99 like most of the LTE phones), and it has a gorgeous display that should wow anyone. But again, I can't help but criticize LG's user interface - it is...

Reader reactionsHuawei Ascend II First Impressions

Android Huawei doesn't exactly have the best reputation in the U.S. smartphone market. Here, the company is known for offering decent low-end to mid-range options. That is not always a bad thing, but you know what to expect once you hear the name Huawei....

ExclusivePantech Burst First Impressions

Android The Pantech Burst is the manufacturer's second 4G LTE phone, and the first one to arrive on AT&T. Available on January 22nd, it can be had for $49.99. Better yet, if you're in the market for a tablet, consider Pantech's waterproof option, the...

ExclusiveNokia Lumia 710 First Impressions

First Impressions The Nokia Lumia 710 represents Nokia's initial push into the US market with Windows Phone, and some are quick to paint it as a failed move by Nokia. Why release the mid-range product when CES (and their assumed high-end entry into the US market) is...

PopularVerizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus First Impressions

Android Despite the litany of Android phones that have come out this year, choice is a good thing, and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus fills a niche. It's the first Android device in the US to pack Ice Cream Sandwich, it offers a big HD display, has 4G LTE, and...

GallerySamsung DoubleTime First Impressions by Sydney

Android In a mobile world where phones with dual-core processors and high-resolution displays take center stage, budget-friendly phones sometimes get pushed by the wayside, and it's easy to see why. Sure, you may save $100-150 on the price of the phone...

ExclusiveLG Nitro HD First Impressions

Android On paper, the LG Nitro HD has the goods, with a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon CPU, 4.5-inch IPS true HD 720p display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording, a front-facing shooter, and Android 2.3.5. It'll run you $249.99, and joins the...

UpdatedSamsung Focus S First Impressions

First Impressions The Samsung Focus S is one of the second-generation Windows Phone devices, and it's arriving just in time for the holiday season. Focus S is a ground-up revision of the original Focus, both in design and in specifications. It's not going to blow a...

UpdatedSamsung Captivate Glide First Impressions

Android All things considered, the Captivate Glide is one of my favorite Android phones on AT&T right now, just behind the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket and HTC Vivid. It's a nice phone that also packs a decent QWERTY keyboard, so those that message...

Reader reactionsSamsung Galaxy Nexus First Impressions

Android Google's at it again. The Android manufacturer has partnered with Samsung to release the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the newest flagship device in the "Nexus" product line. Packing a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP CPU, it offers a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED HD...

ExclusiveT-Mobile myTouch Q First Impressions

4g T-Mobile's myTouch line of phones have historically consisted of good-quality devices with solid performance and a design and user interface that appealed to so-called "average consumers", or those who weren't necessarily familiar with Android. With...