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HTC Aria Cell Phone Review

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:33:18 PDT

The HTC Aria is a petite Android phone that packs a powerful punch. It runs the Google Android 2.1 OS, has a 5-megapixel camera, beautiful display, and a fast processor that isn’t too taxing on battery life. If you’re worried about typing messages on the small touchscreen keyboard, don’t. The HTC Sense keyboard does a great job at predicting and learning frequently typed words.

Motorola Droid X Cell Phone Review

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:26:24 PDT

The Motorola DROID X is one Android phone with a lot to offer out-of-the-box and even more when it gets updated to the Android 2.2 operating system in a couple of months. The cell phone supports 802.11n WiFi, which is a bit more secure and can even share its 3G connection with up to 5 WiFi-enabled devices via the 3G Mobile HotSpot. To help keep you entertained on the road, you can rent or purchase movies via the Blockbuster app. You can shoot videos in 720p HD and view them on a TV via an HDMI cable or share it over a DLNA network if your other home electronics support that feature. Overall, the Motorola DROID X has plenty to offer and you’ll likely enjoy discovering more ways to use the cell phone as you dive deeper into its features.

LG Ally Cell Phone Review

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:28:39 PDT

The LG Ally most resembles the LG enV Touch but forfeits a flip-up screen to expose an internal display, in favor of a slide-up screen that reveals a full QWERTY keyboard. Like the enV Touch, the LG Ally sports a 3.2-megapixel camera, and since it also runs Google Android 2.1 there are five screens you can customize. In short, if you like the LG enV Touch, but want an Android phone look no further than the LG Ally.

HTC EVO 4G Cell Phone Review

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:47:04 PDT

Lots of people are excited about the HTC EVO 4G and rightfully so. This Android phone has all the specs to set a new standard as to what a cell phone can become. It has WiFi, 3G/4G connectivity, video chat, two cameras (8-megapixel on the back, 1.3-megapixel on the front), the ability to record video in 720p HD and export it to a HDTV via the HDMI out port at the base of the cell phone. In short, the HTC cell phone’s name speaks for itself: the EVO 4G is an evolution in cell phones, and better yet, it’s executed well.

Samsung Reality Cell Phone Review

Mon, 31 May 2010 12:03:11 PDT

The Samsung Reality SCH-u820 is a slimmer, slightly smaller version than the Samsung Rogue with a display that isn’t quite as vibrant. That said, the Reality has a few upgrades including a 3.2-megapixel camera and three customizable home screens that can each hold its fair share of widgets for easy access to social media apps, Bluetooth activation, Bing search, YouTube and more. All and all, the Samsung Reality could be a perfect fit for someone who wants some of the functionality of a smartphone, but not all the features that can potentially drain battery life.

BlackBerry Bold 9650 Cell Phone Review

Sun, 30 May 2010 16:48:45 PDT

The first CDMA BlackBerry Bold has arrived on the Sprint network: the BlackBerry Bold 9650 and it doesn’t disappoint. It runs the latest BlackBerry OS 5.0 and is loaded with many Sprint features such as Sprint TV that help push this smartphone into a solid multimedia device as well. Additionally, you’ll find the BlackBerry Bold 9650 has a 3.2-megapixel camera, a bright/sharp display, WiFi connectivity, 3G service, and can even be used around the globe. In short, there isn’t much not to like about the BlackBerry Bold 9650.

Read more about the BlackBerry Bold 9650 in our expert review….

HTC DROID Incredible Cell Phone Review

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:44:55 PDT

The DROID Incredibly by HTC is arguably one of the hottest cell phones available to date. There are plenty of good reasons: It has an elegant design, gorgeous display, easy-to-use Google Android 2.1 operating system, HTC Sense overlay that makes it just that more customizable, and finally, did we mention that it’s fast? It is. Literally, there’s minimal if no lag time when switching between screens, applications, or surfing the web. Oh and if that’s not enough did we mention it has an 8-megapixel camera with dual flash, and 8GB of internal memory? In short, this 3G smartphone won’t let you down.

LG Cosmos Cell Phone Review

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:19:20 PDT

The LG Cosmos isn’t the most feature-rich messaging phone we’ve encountered, but it has enough messaging features including mobile e-mail (sorry, no corporate e-mail support) and mobile instant messaging (IM) to keep people busy. On board, the LG Cosmos sports VZ Navigator, Bing search, and a 1.3-megapixel camera. What you won’t find is a video recorder or music player. Since this isn’t a 3G cell phone, a data plan isn’t required. In short, the LG Cosmos is ideal for people who want a solid phone that’s great at messaging and doesn’t require a data plan.

LG VX9200 Cell Phone Review

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:22:53 PDT

I've been playing with a LG enV3 for Verizon Wireless for the past few days and here are some of my initial first impressions. At first glance, the LG enV3 is immediately more visually appealing than the LG enV2. Perhaps that's because of the layout of the the keys when the cell phone is closed and the larger external display. Now, there's a four-way navi-key for easier navigation instead of the ability to only move up and down as was the case on the previous model. There are other upgrades as well including a 3-megapixel camera (instead of a 2-megapixel camera), a more stylistic internal QWERTY keyboard, crisper display, and some features found on newer Verizon Wireless cell phones such as a tutorial on customization.

Overall, the newer version of the enV3 is a bit sleeker, has an impressive display and is a decent choice for those looking for a messaging cell phone that won't weigh them down.

Brigade Cell Phone Review

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:05:10 PDT

The Casio Gz’One Brigade cell phone is the first push-to-talk, rugged cell phone that sports a tactile QWERTY keyboard. It also happens to be one of the more feature rich rugged phones available complete with support for Verizon’s Rhapsody music service and VZ Navigator. It’s also pretty compact for a cell phone that’s designed to take a beating and the good news is that it can take a beating.

HTC HD2 Cell Phone Review

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:36:31 PDT

The HTC HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone for T-Mobile with HTC Sense is one multimedia centric device. It comes loaded with everything you need to keep you connected and entertained on a business trip and more. On board you’ll find preloaded full-length versions of Transformers and Transformers 2, a Blockbuster video rental app, Barnes & Noble e-reader, and GoGo Inflight WiFi service to name a few. Not to worry the HTC HD2’s 4.3-inch crisp, bright display is well up to the viewing experience task and the HTC Sense overlay transforms the Windows Mobile user experience. All and all, the HD2 is easily one of the hottest cell phone’s available on the market to date.

Motorola Backflip with MotoBlur Cell Phone Review

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:49:38 PDT

AT&T’s first Android smartphone, the Motorola Backflip, is unlike other Android cell phones currently available. Yes, it runs the Google Android 1.5 operating system and has WiFi like many other models, but the real difference is the cell phone’s overall design. The QWERTY keypad does double duty as a stand and there’s a touchpad on the back of the display for navigating through menus and web pages. The Backflip literally lives up to its name and its design differences will either wow you or give you pause.

Pantech Razzle Cell Phone Review

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:04:05 PST

The Verizon Razzle, a cell phone that sets itself apart and not just with its name. The QWERTY keyboard found at the base of the cell phone twists to reveal a large speaker that we must add sounds great. Therein lies what this cell phone is all about: music. However, we were disappointed to see that the Razzle doesn’t support Verizon’s VCAST service, perhaps that’s because it isn’t a 3G phone. Still, that said, if you have a tween who is getting ready for their first cell phone and has plenty of their own music they want to listen to, the Razzle could be just the right choice.

Motorola Devour Cell Phone Review

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:57:03 PST

The Motorola Devour is one of the sleeker looking smartphone’s running Google’s Android OS available to date. It also happens to have one of the better screen’s seen on a cell phone. Although it’s only running Android version 1.6, it still has some nice features such as Adobe Flash Lite and Google Map’s Navigation. If staying updated on social media app is top on your list then you’ll be happy to see the inclusion of Motorola’s Motoblur. Overall, the Motorola Devour has a lot going for it and is worth a look if you’re interested in a Google cell phone that’s also heavy on style.

Palm Pre Plus Cell Phone Review

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:01:46 PST

The Palm Pre Plus has a few noteworthy upgrades over its predecessor the Palm Pre. First, it doubles its storage capacity from 8GB to 16GB. That’s plenty of room for music, pictures, and applications. The QWERTY keyboard got a bit of a facelift making it easier to use. It comes with the rubberized backing instead of the plastic backing found on the original Pre. Like its predecessor, it has WiFi. However, included on the cell phone is the ability to turn the Pre Plus into a Mobile HotSpot so you can share your data connection with up to 5 WiFi-enabled devices. A pretty neat trick, but it will cost an additional $40 a month. Overall, the updates and the latest version of the Palm webOS make the Pre Plus one user-friendly smartphone.