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Google Nexus S Review: Aaron's First Impressions

Android Just under a year ago, I reviewed HTC's Nexus One, the first "Google experience" device. At the time, it was revolutionary, with a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display, and a stock build of Android 2.1. Enter the...

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Samsung Zeal Review: Sydney's First Impressions

First Impressions The Samsung Alias 2 was popular for mainly one reason: it featured e-ink technology, which meant that the button labels could change depending on which mode you're in. Yeah, the symbol on the button would actually change. Pretty cool,...

from 2010 by Sydney Myers 4

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Motorola Droid Pro Review: Aaron's First Impressions

Android Announced at CTIA in San Francisco, the Motorola Droid Pro is appealing to RIM's bread and butter - the enterprise group. With VPN support, enterprise messaging capabilities, and a portrait QWERTY keyboard, it looks and feels like it's up...

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Motorola Bravo Review: Aaron's First Impressions

Android Announced at CTIA Enterprise and Applications last month, the Motorola Bravo is available on AT&T for $129.99. It's one of several mid-range Android phones that are either available now or coming soon - and if you view it with the...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 3

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Samsung Solstice 2 Review: Sydney's First Impressions

First Impressions Apparently the featurephone is not dying because manufacturers and carriers continue to release more and more of them. The Samsung Solstice had a solid run as a basic featurephone, so Samsung decided to release an updated version: the...

from 2010 by Sydney Myers 3

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Review: Taylor's First Impressions

Android As many of you know Verizon's much awaited Samsung Galaxy Tab launched today. I was the eager customer waiting (alone) for the doors to open at the local Best Buy so I could get my hands on my very own Tab. This isn't my first tablet...

from 2010 by Taylor Martin 4

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LG Optimus S Review: Aaron's First Impressions

Android After a lukewarm reception with the LG Ally (Verizon), LG's renewed push into the Android market appears to be targeting a new niche: first-time smartphone owners. Earlier in the week, Sprint launched the LG Optimus S, the last of...

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Samsung Continuum First Impressions

Android Last night, Samsung announced its latest device in the Galaxy S line of Android phones, the Samsung Continuum. Set to launch November 11 on Verizon Wireless, the $200 handset (with $100 mail-in rebate) is practically the same as the...

from 2010 by Adriana Lee 0

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Pantech Crux Review: Sydney's First Impressions

First Impressions The Pantech Crux is a very (how should I say it?) different device. On the outside and at first glace, it looks normal. It's your typical candybar phone with a 3-inch touchscreen display; however, once you actually pick up the...

from 2010 by Sydney Myers 10

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LG Octane Review: Sydney's First Impresssions

First Impressions Who knows if the enV Pro - the supposed "enV phone running Android" device - will ever come out? It's official, it's rumored, it's canceled, I can't keep up. For now, all I know is that the enV line of messaging devices has always been...

from 2010 by Sydney Myers 6

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T-Mobile myTouch 4G Review: Aaron's First Impressions

4g After months of rumors, speculations, and pictures, the T-Mobile (HTC) myTouch 4G is finally available. It's the carrier's second 4G-capable (HSPA+) device, and offers the recently released T-Mobile G2 a run for its money. It's available...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 3

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HTC HD7 Review: Aaron's First Impressions

First Impressions T-Mobile's first Windows Phone 7 device - the HTC HD7 - is available today for $199.99 on contract. It's a nice device, and is one of my personal favorites out of the first batch of WP7 devices. The HD7 launches on the heels of the...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 1

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BlackBerry Style Review: Aaron's First Impressions

Blackberry Os After months of rumors, speculations, and blurry pictures, the BlackBerry Style (9670) is finally out. It's available on Sprint for $99.99 after mail-in rebate, and is the second device to launch with RIM's new BlackBerry 6...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 7

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HTC Surround Review: Aaron's First Impressions

First Impressions I've spent the day with the HTC Surround, one of the Windows Phone 7 devices announced in New York City a few weeks ago. It's coming to AT&T on November 8th, and based on my first impressions, I think it will sell quite well. Unlike...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 4

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Pantech Laser Review: Sydney's First Impressions

First Impressions Well, it seems that manufactures are finally getting the picture and are starting to step up their game in the messaging phone department. The Pantech Laser is just one example of this. Not only is it the thinnest full-sliding...

from 2010 by Sydney Myers 4

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BlackBerry Pearl 3G Review: Aaron's First Impressions

3g Announced at WES 2010 in April, the BlackBerry Pearl 3G is finally available on AT&T. Featuring a revamped design, 3G network connectivity, and some Wi-Fi goodness, the Pearl 3G is a much-needed refresh to RIM's Pearl product...

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Sanyo Vero (Sprint) reivew: Sydney's first impressions

First Impressions The Sanyo Vero may be a basic flip phone, but you have to admit that it looks pretty cool. The curved design and styling make it stand out from the other phones in its category. If you're looking for a simple phone for making...

from 2010 by Sydney Myers 2

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LG Encore (AT&T) review: Sydney's first impressions

First Impressions The Encore is a new device in AT&T's Quick Messaging Phone line-up. It features a 3-inch resistive touchscreen display, a 3 megapixel camera, and MobiTV capabilities for watching TV on the go. These specs make it a pretty...

from 2010 by Sydney Myers 0

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Motorola Flipout Review: Aaron's First Impressions

Android This fall is shaping up to be the season of mid-range Android smartphones, and if Motorola's press event at CTIA Enterprise & Applications a few weeks ago is any indication, they're leading the charge. AT&T shipped me the Motorola...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 3

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Sanyo Zio (Sprint) Review: Aaron's First Impressions

Android Announced last week at CTIA Enterprise and Applications in San Francisco, the Sanyo Zio (by Kyocera) is one of three new Android devices to come with Sprint's new "Sprint ID" interface pre-installed. Known for dated devices like...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 3

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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".