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Motorola 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...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 62 44 Reactions

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Motorola 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...

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Samsung 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...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 14

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Verizon 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...

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Huawei 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...

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 22 10 Reactions

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Pantech 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...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 1

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Nokia 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...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 11

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Verizon 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...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 32

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Samsung 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...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 7

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LG 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...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 5

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Samsung 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...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 10

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Samsung 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...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 7

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Samsung 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...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 168 67 Reactions

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T-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...

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T-Mobile myTouch First Impressions

4g The new myTouch by LG may be the best-looking mid-range phone on the market. Not only is it attractive, but it's also packing some pretty cool features under the hood. Things like 4G, Genius Button, an AMOLED display, mobile hotspot...

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Pantech Pocket First Impressions by Sydney

4g This goes without saying, but the Pantech Pocket is not your typical smartphone. The display's 4:3 aspect ratio is what gives that away. It's a square-ish device with a quirky look to it. This goes without saying, but the Pantech Pocket is...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 22 15 Reactions

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Amazon Kindle Fire First Impressions by Taylor

Android The Kindle Fire. Where to I begin? It's the little tablet that could. It has nearly everything you could ask for as a tablet buyer, especially for a low price of $199.99. Amazon has managed to undercut the competition (save for the Nook...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 67 41 Reactions

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HTC Rezound First Impressions

Android With two high-end Android phones debuting within days of each other on Verizon - and another one on the way - is the Rezound a device worth looking at? I've spent the weekend with the HTC Rezound, and while it can be sluggish at times,...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 87 74 Reactions

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Motorola DROID RAZR First Impressions

Android If the two-month-old Motorola DROID BIONIC was the device to "rule all machines," the Motorola DROID RAZR is a stark indication of the speed in which Android development is moving. Promotions and old brand names aside, the DROID RAZR is...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 24

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Nokia Lumia 800 First Impressions

First Impressions The mobile market is always evolving, but I'll say this: if Nokia brings Windows Phone devices like the Lumia 800 to the US next year, I could see the platform experiencing some growth. The Nokia Lumia 800 is incredibly well designed,...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 11

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"Hey, HTC One owners! Is there anything you would change about the One?"

Desmond Crouthers I have mine in an otter box it keeps it safe and when I need to show people I take it out. But the HTC case is also pretty good double deep

Rindy Croix please review on case/cover.. still considering to put it or not

Desmond Crouthers I love my phone maybe they can make a bigger screen like note 2 but even with the size of screen it's still a great phone. The 1080p is nice overall this phone gets a score of 10 it's a fine phone

Jared Johnson The One is the best phone I have owned. My last phone, the GSIII was great, but the One is better all around. There are some quirks with the gallery and sharing photos that could be fixed. (mentioned above) Even my iphone 5 friends are feeling a little left behind. :-)

John C. Cole I'm wondering if the successor to the One might be called the "Two," or if they will simply make the name even shorter, like the "O".