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Samsung Galaxy Prevail FIrst Impressions by Sydney

Android Boost Mobile customers, rejoice! After the long wait, Boost Mobile has finally released a new Android smartphone that is worthy of your attention. Not to knock on the Motorola i1 , but a 3G CDMA Android phone with 2.2 easily beats out...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 2

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Samsung Gem First Impressions by Aaron

First Impressions After a late entry into the Android game, US Cellular is "full steam ahead" with the Android devices, one of which happens to be the Samsung Gem. Available now for $29.99 after an $80 mail-in rebate, it's a nice little low-end Android...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 0

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HTC EVO 3D First Impressions

Android During a one-on-one meeting with Sprint executives at CTIA, I was able to get some hands-on time with the HTC EVO 3D, Sprint's newest smartphone. It packs a 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, 4.3-inch qHD display, dual 5-megapixel...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 76 52 Reactions

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HTC ThunderBolt First Impressions by Taylor

4g After many months of cryptic hints, leaks, rumors, and several delays, many of us wondered if the HTC ThunderBolt would ever arrive. The elusive device finally made its grand appearance this morning at 9 AM at Verizon and Best Buy...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 116 100 Reactions

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HTC Freestyle First Impressions by Sydney

First Impressions HTC has built up a solid reputation in the smartphone world as having top-of-the-line products and one of the best User Interfaces in the business with HTC Sense. Now HTC has decided to take their talents to the featurephone market and...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 5

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HTC Arrive First Impressions by Aaron

First Impressions At this point, I think I've driven the pun phrase "the Arrive has arrived" into the ground. At any rate, the HTC Arrive is in my hands, and after about 24 hours of use, it's…about the same as the other Windows Phone 7 devices, save for a...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 5

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Apple iPad 2 First Impressions by Taylor

First Impressions It feels like it was just yesterday that the original iPad launched. Here we are, eleven months later and the iPad 2 is finally among us. Apple products always seem to grow quite a bit of hype and gain a large following, and the iPad 2 is...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 18

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Motorola XOOM First Impressions by Taylor

Android The thought of a real Android tablet contender has stirred the tech world for months. Sporting a 1GHz dual-core processor, a 10.1-inch display, and Android 3.0, the Motorola XOOM should be the one to fill those shoes. Sitting a bit...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 9

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Motorola XOOM First Impressions by Aaron

Android With a 1 GHz dual-core processor, large display, and a polished version of Android that's specifically made for tablets, the Motorola XOOM is the first credible competitor to the iPad. Like anything else in today's fast-paced tech world,...

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Samsung Galaxy S 4G First Impressions by Aaron

4g The Samsung Galaxy S 4G is an evolutionary upgrade to the Vibrant with a larger 1,650 mAh battery, a new battery cover, Android 2.2 (Froyo), HSPA+ 21 Mbps support, and a front-facing camera. The form factor is exactly the same, and save...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 36 30 Reactions

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Samsung Galaxy Indulge First Impressions by Sydney

4g Alright, this is the last time I'm pointing out that prepaid carriers are on the rise and that they no longer carry the stigma of having only "crappy" phones. From now on I'm treating them just like every other carrier. It's only fair. I...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 5

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Verizon Apple iPhone 4 First Impressions by Taylor

First Impressions After nearly four years of hype and anticipation, the Verizon iPhone is finally among us. Being the long-time BlackBerry and Android fanatic that I am, this is the first time I've spent an extended amount of time with an iPhone as...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 6

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LG Optimus V First Impressions by Sydney

Android The LG Optimus V has made its way onto nearly every single U.S. carrier and now the prepaid carriers are getting some love from LG's popular mid-range smartphone. MetroPCS recently released their version of the Optimus and now it's...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 5

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HTC Inspire 4G First Impressions by Aaron

4g When I saw the HTC Desire HD for the first time at CTIA Fall last year, I fell in love. The design is gorgeous, and I was impressed with the customization and speed improvements as a result of HTC Sense 2.0. At $99.99 with a two-year...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 8

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Motorola CLIQ 2 First Impressions by Aaron

Android For the most part, trade shows are predictable. The phones are announced at various events with release dates between March and June, thus leading to a slowdown in the release schedule from January to March. The Motorola CLIQ 2 is the...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 5

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Dell Venue Pro Review: Aaron's First Impressions

First Impressions Overall, Dell did a nice job with the Venue Pro, and after an hour of working with it, I'm amazed at how much of a drastic improvement it is over the train wreck that was the Dell Aero. The build quality is solid, the phone is fast, and...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 6

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LG Optimus M Review: Sydney's First Impressions

Android Prepaid carriers have never really been known to have the best phones, but it seems like MetroPCS is trying to change that. The carrier is rapidly extending its 4G network coverage and has released its first 4G phone, the Samsung...

from 2010 by Sydney Myers 6

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Samsung Transform Review: Sydney's First Impressions

First Impressions The Transform has been on the market for a while now and we had an unboxing a couple of months ago, but somehow the phone fell through the cracks and we never got a review done. Don't worry, all you crazy mid-range smartphone fans, we...

from 2010 by Sydney Myers 5

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Sanyo Taho Review: Sydney's First Impressions

First Impressions So, say you're the kind of person that's a little rough on their phone. Maybe you work outside or you do a lot of traveling and your phone tends to get dropped, thrown around, and banged up throughout the course of a day. Is there a...

from 2010 by Sydney Myers 0

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LG Cosmos Touch Review - Sydney's First Impressions

First Impressions The original Cosmos had a good run as a messaging phone on Verizon, but what if you want a touchscreen? Well, you're in luck because Verizon and LG have decided to upgrade the Cosmos and add a touchscreen display. I've only had our...

from 2010 by Sydney Myers 4

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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".