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Pantech Crossover Review by Sydney

Android Pantech isn't really known for making smartphones, but they do have a decent track record when it comes to their featurephones. They've been kind of hit and miss with featurephones, but their hits, like the Link and Laser , were...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 31 27 Reactions

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Samung Replenish First Impressions by Sydney

First Impressions When most people think of being "green" they think of buying a hybrid car or taking the train or maybe even buying those swirly light bulbs that consume less energy. I would guess that most people don't think of the phone they buy as...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 1

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Casio G'zOne Commando Review by Sydney

Android Casio 's G'zOne phones have been heralded as the most rugged mainstream phones on the market. I've personally tested out a few rugged phones and the Casio G'zOne device held up the best under rugged testing . Though most of them are...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 4

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ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Review by Taylor

Android We have now had several tablets in the house here at PhoneDog and the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer is one of the cheapest and most well-rounded of them all. Still in an unproven market, the tablet world has yet to see a serious competitor...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 12

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Google Music Beta Review by Sydney

Cell Phone App Reviews The cloud is where it's at. Literally. We're moving into a new age where data isn't stored on hard drives or memory cards; it's in the cloud. The cloud allows you to save, access, and edit your files no matter where you are or what...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 68 60 Reactions

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Sony Ericsson Xperia arc Review by Darren

Android The Sony Ericsson Xperia arc is a slim and sleek Android phone with one of the best cameras you are going to find on any smartphone. I had already figured that the camera was going to be decent, but I wanted to know if the rest of the...

from 2011 by Darren Humphries 4

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T-Mobile G2x Review by Aaron

4g Move over iPhone 5: the T-Mobile G2x may be the top-of-the-line device available in the US. As the first carrier to enter the Android scene, T-Mobile has done a good job with maintaining a diverse lineup of high-end Android devices, and...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 12

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LG Phoenix Review by Sydney

Cell Phone Reviews The LG Optimus One has become the Galaxy S of mid-range smartphones. It's on pretty much every U.S. carrier, all versions being pretty much exactly the same, and it's one of the best phones in its category. The LG Phoenix doesn't...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 5

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Samsung Galaxy Prevail Review by Sydney

Android I can't tell you how many times I've had someone ask me over the past six months when Boost Mobile was going to get another Android smartphone. Boost has great plan prices and somewhat decent phones, but they were lacking that one...

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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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HTC Arrive Review by Aaron

Cell Phone Reviews During CTIA’s fall meeting in San Francisco last year, I enjoyed some early hands-on time with the HTC 7 Pro. With a full physical QWERTY keyboard, fast Snapdragon processor, and new mobile operating system, it sounded like...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 4

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Android: A look into CyanogenMod

Android Last week I listed and explained the advantages and disadvantages of custom ROMs. Running these ROMs, though they will void your warranty and risk breaking your device, have several benefits that are well worth it to a large number of...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 8

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Nokia Astound (T-Mobile) Gallery

Gallery Sure, the talk of the town is that AT&T and T-Mobile will be getting friendly in the next few months (pending FCC approval, of course), but that doesn't stop the nation's fourth largest wireless carrier from launching new...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 1

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HTC Freestyle Review by Sydney

Cell Phone Reviews It's not every day that a featurephone is released by a company that typically only makes smartphones and features a UI that's only been seen on those smartphones. The Freestyle is unique and in a good way. It's made by HTC , one...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 16

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HTC ThunderBolt Review by Taylor

4g After countless delays and months of rumors and leaks, Verizon's HTC ThunderBolt is finally available and is delivering some of the fastest wireless speeds we have ever seen here at PhoneDog. The ThunderBolt may be Verizon's first phone...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 14

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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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Verizon Fivespot Review by Taylor

Cell Phone Reviews Several mobile hotspot devices have made their way to PhoneDog for review, but the Verizon Fivespot is the first that is ready for global use. Made by ZTE, the Fivespot comes equipped with both a CDMA and a GSM radio for use in over 200...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 1

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Apple iPad 2 Review by Taylor

Cell Phone Reviews The Apple iPad 2, successor to the original Apple tablet, is one of the thinnest and most impressive devices we have ever got our paws on here at PhoneDog. The iPad 2 comes in either black or white and pricing begins at $499 and ranges...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 15

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Tablet-optimized applications for your Honeycomb tablet

Android I've been using my XOOM for almost two weeks now. Having used and iPad for nearly a year, I have felt somewhat deprived of tablet-optimized applications on Honeycomb. Despite being in short supply, there are a few that you can find in...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 0

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Samsung Galaxy S 4G Review by Aaron

Android With the number of hot new devices coming out this year, the Samsung Galaxy S 4G - announced at Mobile World Congress last month - is the odd phone out. At that price point, the question has to be asked - is it worth $199, or should...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 7