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Samsung Gravity 3 SGH-T479 (T-Mobile)
Samsung redefines the budget QWERTY handset with the Gravity 3, a roomy, nicely finished slider with a usable camera and GPS.
- 3 days ago
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Cell Phones
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Pantech Ease (AT&T;)
The Pantech Ease offers both easy and advanced modes, and gives older and technophobic users a solid choice on AT&T; too bad it costs so much per month.
Price: $69.99
- on 7/8/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Cell Phones
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Motorola H17txt
The Motorola H17txt lets Android smartphone owners listen to their text messages without looking at their phone.
- on 7/6/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Bluetooth Headsets
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doubleTwist Player 1.0.1 (Android)
doubleTwist for Android offers smartphone owners a fast, slick media player app that hooks seamlessly into its companion desktop software.
- on 6/30/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Android Apps
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Apple iPhone 4 (AT&T;)
The iPhone 4's new screen and camera are a real treat for the eyes, but the new model won't solve any reception issues you've had with previous iPhones.
Price: $299
- on 6/25/2010
- by Sascha Segan
- in Smartphones
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Motorola Droid X (Verizon Wireless)
Motorola's huge smartphone sets the bar for Android power.
- on 6/24/2010
- by Sascha Segan
- in Smartphones
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LG Remarq (Sprint)
The LG Remarq is a pleasant, eco-friendly, low-cost texting phone for Sprint subscribers, but it doesn't stand out in any one particular area.
- on 6/22/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Cell Phones
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Samsung Restore SPH-M570 (Sprint)
The Samsung Restore is a well-constructed, powerful messaging phone, though several design flaws get in the way.
- on 6/22/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Cell Phones
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Skype 2.0 (iOS)
Skype 2.0 finally lets iPhone and iPod touch users make free calls to other Skype users over a 3G data connectionand it works well, at least when there's ...
- on 6/22/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in iPhone Apps
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HTC Aria (AT&T;)
AT&T;'s first decent Android phone is a good choice if you're looking for something small and cute, yet powerful.
- on 6/18/2010
- by Sascha Segan
- in Smartphones
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Pantech Pursuit (AT&T;)
The Pantech Pursuit offers AT&T; subscribers a good little messaging phone with a surprisingly roomy keyboard and touch screen.
Price: $49.99
- on 6/15/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Cell Phones
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Palm Pixi Plus (AT&T;)
Palm's diminutive Pixi Plus offers AT&T; subscribers a slick little smartphone, but it doesn't measure up against the Palm Pre Plus and Apple iPhone 3GS.
Price: $49.99
- on 6/15/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Smartphones
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Nokia E73 Mode (T-Mobile)
The affordable, great-looking Nokia E73 is perfect for messaging, though it's short on major-label apps.
- on 6/14/2010
- by Sascha Segan
- in Smartphones
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LG Lyric MT375 (MetroPCS)
The LG Lyric isn't much of a multimedia phone, but it's a decent choice for MetroPCS voice customers looking for a good-looking phone.
- on 6/11/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Cell Phones
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LG Fathom VS750 (Verizon Wireless)
The LG Fathom is a fast, well-specified device hobbled by its dead-end Windows Mobile 6.5 OS.
- on 6/11/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Smartphones
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AirDisplay 1.0.1 (for iPad)
Avatron's $9.99 Air Display for iPad app gives you that second Mac LCD screen and expanded desktop surface you've always wanted.
- on 6/9/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in iPad Apps
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T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide
The T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide is an easy-to-use smartphone for the masses.
- on 6/9/2010
- by Sascha Segan
- in Smartphones
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Microsoft Office Mobile 2010 (Windows Phone)
For creating and editing Office documents on the go, Microsoft's Office Mobile 2010 is as solid and robust as ever.
- on 6/4/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Windows Phone Apps
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Kyocera Neo E1100 (MetroPCS)
The Kyocera Neo's cool blue lighting and ultra-cheap pricing make it a stellar deal for anyone interested primarily in voice calls.
- on 6/3/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Cell Phones
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Xobni Mobile (BlackBerry OS)
Xobni offers BlackBerry users a more intelligent and social network-aware address book, complete with profile pages and type-ahead search box.
- on 6/1/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in BlackBerry Apps
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Samsung Seek SPH-M350 (Sprint)
The Samsung Seek SPH-m350 is a solid, budget messaging device for calling, texting and social networking.
- on 6/1/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Cell Phones
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Chaos Rings 1.0 (iPhone OS)
Chaos Rings shows that iPhone games don't have to be simple ports or 99-cent throwaways.
- on 5/28/2010
- by Sean Ludwig
- in iPhone Apps
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BlackBerry Bold 9650 (Sprint)
The BlackBerry Bold 9650 is a solid, reliable, and ultimately rather boring smartphone.
- on 5/24/2010
- by Sascha Segan
- in Smartphones
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Sound ID 510
The Sound ID 510 Bluetooth headset streams podcasts, and also pairs with a useful iPhone app that offers additional control.
- on 5/23/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Bluetooth Headsets
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LG Cosmos VN250 (Verizon Wireless)
The LG Cosmos offers budget-minded buyers a solid texting phone which even works as a good GPS navigator.
Price: $244.99
- on 5/21/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Cell Phones
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Samsung Reality SCH-u820 (Verizon Wireless)
The Samsung Reality features a 3-inch touch screen and a comfortable, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, but there are better options on Verizon.
- on 5/21/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Cell Phones
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LG Ally (Verizon Wireless)
The LG Ally aggregates Facebook and Twitter updates, and it's also a powerful Android phone at a low price.
- on 5/20/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Smartphones
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HTC EVO 4G (Sprint)
The HTC Evo 4G, the first WiMAX phone in the U.S., is the nation's most powerful Internet phone.
- on 5/19/2010
- by Sascha Segan
- in Smartphones
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T-Mobile Garminfone
The T-Mobile Garminfone offers powerful, well-integrated GPS navigation in a solid Android smartphone.
- on 5/19/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Smartphones
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Pantech Breeze II (AT&T;)
The Pantech Breeze II is a well designed, easy-to-use cell phone that offers a surprising amount of power for a low price.
Price: $19.99
- on 5/18/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Cell Phones
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Palm Pre Plus (AT&T;)
The Palm Pre Plus appears on AT&T; a year after Sprint's Palm Pre went on sale. It's still a fine smartphone, but not quite cutting edge.
Price: $149.99
- on 5/14/2010
- by Sascha Segan
- in Smartphones
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LG Rumor Touch (Sprint)
LG finally gets the formula right with the Rumor Touch, a stellar messaging phone with a 3-inch touch screen and a five-row, slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
- on 5/11/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Cell Phones
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Pantech Link (AT&T;)
The Pantech Link is an inexpensive BlackBerry clone, but watch out for the required data plan.
Price: $9.99
- on 5/6/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Cell Phones
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Microsoft Kin Two (Verizon Wireless)
Microsoft's Kin Two social-networking phone delivers solid Facebook and Web browsing experiences, but it isn't quite a smartphone.
- on 5/5/2010
- by Sascha Segan
- in Cell Phones
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Microsoft Kin One (Verizon Wireless)
The Microsoft Kin One could have been a cute messaging phone, but it's being sold as an under-powered smartphone.
- on 5/4/2010
- by Sascha Segan
- in Cell Phones
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Plantronics Explorer 395
The Plantronics Explorer 395 Bluetooth headset offers good sound quality and a comfortable fit for a bargain price.
Price: $26.8
- on 5/3/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Bluetooth Headsets
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Skyfire 2.0 Beta (for Android)
Skyfire's new browser for Android doesn't offer enough Flash support.
- on 4/30/2010
- by Sascha Segan
- in Android Apps
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MapQuest 4 Mobile (iPhone OS)
MapQuest 4 Mobile for the iPhone adds free voice-enabled navigation, but its sparse user interface borders on dangerous while driving.
- on 4/28/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in iPhone Apps
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Rhapsody 2.0 (iPhone OS)
Rhapsody for iPhone lets you take Rhapsody's huge music library anywhere your iPhone goeseven when you don't have an Internet connection.
- on 4/26/2010
- by Sean Ludwig
- in iPhone Apps
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Samsung Caliber SCH-r860 (MetroPCS)
The Samsung Caliber SCH-r860 offers MetroPCS subscribers a quality touch-screen phone to go with the carrier's amazing unlimited plan deals.
- on 4/26/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Cell Phones
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Samsung Sunburst SGH-a697 (AT&T;)
The Samsung Sunburst is a particularly nice touch screen phone for very little cash, but AT&T; seems hell-bent on steering people to more expensive devices.
Price: $19.99
- on 4/20/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Cell Phones
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Droid Incredible by HTC (Verizon Wireless)
The Droid Incredible for Verizon Wireless is the best Android phone we've seen yet.
- on 4/19/2010
- by Sascha Segan
- in Smartphones
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Netflix (for iPad)
Netflix for the iPad is successful at bringing streamed movies to the new Apple device, although a few bugs make it feel a little undercooked.
- on 4/16/2010
- by Sean Ludwig
- in iPad Apps
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Samsung Strive SGH-a687 (AT&T;)
The Samsung Strive feels like a classic bait-and-switch, as its low upfront cost masks a bucket of bloatware and extra monthly fees.
Price: $19.99
- on 4/16/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Cell Phones
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LG Accolade VX5600 (Verizon Wireless)
The LG Accolade is a simple, no-nonsense flip phone that offers good quality voice calls on Verizon.
- on 4/15/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Cell Phones
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Samsung Modus HM3500
The Samsung Modus HM3500 is a good low-cost Bluetooth headset for mono and stereo use.
- on 4/15/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Bluetooth Headsets
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Opera Mini 5 (for iPhone)
Opera Mini for the iPhone keeps your phone browsing when the mobile network around it crumbles.
- on 4/13/2010
- by Sascha Segan
- in iPhone Apps
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Sony Ericsson Naite (Unlocked)
The $159 Sony Ericsson Naite is a sweet unlocked world phone for travelers needing a flexible and classy-looking device.
Price: $129.99 - $144.24
- on 4/9/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Smartphones
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TomTom 1.3 (iPhone OS)
TomTom 1.3 for the iPhone offers solid navigation performance and an array of useful POI-related features.
- on 4/9/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in iPhone Apps
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Motorola i890 (Sprint)
The Motorola i890 offers Nextel Direct Connect customers clear voice quality and a solid flip design.
- on 4/6/2010
- by Jamie Lendino
- in Cell Phones
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