Aaron Baker

Editor-in-Chief
From Charlotte, NC

Aaron Baker is the Editor-in-Chief of PhoneDog Media. An eight-year veteran in the wireless industry, he has worked for the four nationwide wireless carriers, a now-defunct MVNO, and several technology websites in various capacities. A frequent traveler, he has attended numerous trade shows, served on technology judging panels, and has contributed to publications like Wired.com and Singapore's "Asian Journeys" magazine. Aaron resides in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.

Aaron's latest articles, videos, reviews and more...

Dog fightSamsung Galaxy Note vs. HTC Vivid Dogfight Part 2

Android Android. AT&T. Dogfight battle! Aaron does a head-to-head with AT&T's Samsung Galaxy Note and HTC Vivid . Samsung's Galaxy Note is packing a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU, 5.3-inch Super AMOLED HD...

Reader reactionsSamsung Galaxy Note vs. HTC Vivid Dogfight Part 1

Android If you're on AT&T and you're looking for a hot Android phone, this is the dogfight battle for you. Aaron throws the Samsung Galaxy Note and the HTC Vivid into the ring. They're both packing nice feature sets and 4G LTE connectivity, but only one...

Dog fightSamsung Galaxy Note vs. Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX Dogfight Part 2

Android Time for another dogfight battle between two hot Android superphones: AT&T's Samsung Galaxy Note and Verizon's Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX. They're both packing some killer specifications, but only one can go home with the gold medal. Which one will...

Reader reactionsSamsung Galaxy Note vs. Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX Dogfight Part 1

Android Dogfight time! Aaron does a head-to-head comparison between AT&T's Samsung Galaxy Note and Verizon's Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX. They're both sporting 4G LTE connectivity, are available now for $299.99, and offer strong battery life. Which one will...

Reader reactionsSamsung Galaxy Note Challenge: Day 18

Android I've made it 18 days with the Samsung Galaxy Note, and while some of the issues that I had from the beginning are still nagging me (mostly the size), I'm getting used to using this phone as my daily driver and have found new ways to maximize some of...

UpdatedSamsung Galaxy Note Written Review by Aaron

Android The Samsung Galaxy Note is in a class of its own, and while many in the industry - myself included - consider the Note to be a niche device, AT&T disagrees and has committed to giving it full marketing support. Size aside, the Galaxy Note packs an...

Reader reactionsThe Boneyard Episode 1: Motorola Barrage V860

Cell Phone Reviews Welcome to The Boneyard , a parody series where old phones get some glory on camera! In this episode, Aaron takes a look at the Motorola Barrage V860 , a flip phone that was available on Verizon way back when. With goodies like a...

Reader reactionsSamsung Galaxy Note Challenge: Day 14

Android I'm almost at the halfway mark with the Samsung Galaxy Note, and so far, so good. AT&T's 4G LTE connectivity is a welcome feature on the AT&T version, though I find myself missing the physical home button on the international build. Battery life...

Dog fightMotorola DROID RAZR MAXX vs. Motorola DROID 4 Dogfight Part 2

Android Dogfight time! Aaron pits Verizon's Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX against the Motorola DROID 4 . The Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX is available for $299.99 and offers a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP CPU, 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced display...

Dog fightMotorola DROID RAZR MAXX vs. Motorola DROID 4 Dogfight Part 1

Android Aaron referees a dogfight review between Verizon's Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX and Motorola DROID 4. Available now for $299.99, the Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP processor and offers a 4.3-inch Super...

ReviewMotorola DROID 4 Video Review Part 2

Android DROID in the house! Aaron takes a look at Verizon's Motorola DROID 4 , the newest member of the "original DROID" family. The Motorola DROID 4 is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP processor, 4-inch qHD (540x960 pixels) display,...

Reader reactionsMotorola DROID 4 Video Review Part 1

Android Aaron does an in-depth review of Verizon's Motorola DROID 4 , the newest member of Verizon's DROID family. The Motorola DROID 4 is an evolutionary upgrade in the "original DROID" line and offers a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP processor,...

ExclusiveSamsung Galaxy Note Challenge: Day 11

Android I've had the Samsung Galaxy Note for 11 days now, and for the most part, I've gotten used to the size. It's a behemoth of a phone, but the size no longer bothers me. It's big, and it's not going to get any smaller. I'm still having some trouble...

Reader reactionsAT&T Samsung Galaxy Note Unboxing

Android AT&T's Samsung Galaxy Note is in the PhoneDog house, and Aaron's taking it for a spin. Coming on February 19th for $299.99, the US version could be the best tabletphone hybrid yet. Will the excellent battery record be tarnished by the addition of...

Reader reactionsMotorola DROID 4 First Impressions

Android The Motorola DROID 4 is the latest iteration of the "original DROID" line - that is, the line that arguably started the Android revolution in the United States. Outside of 4G LTE and a revamped design, there's not a whole lot that's new over the...

UpdatedSamsung Galaxy Note Challenge: Day 7

Android It's day seven with the Samsung Galaxy Note, and while the device isn't getting any smaller, I'm finally getting somewhat adjusted to it. Don't get me wrong, it's still huge, and somewhat awkward to hold. It's a great conversation starter, with...

ExclusiveMotorola DROID 4 1080p HD Video Sample

Android Aaron takes the new Motorola DROID 4 into the streets of uptown Charlotte to test the 1080p HD video recording capabilities. Like other high-end Motorola devices, audio and video look good, with little to no distortion. This could be a decent...

Reader reactionsMotorola DROID 4 Unboxing

Android Aaron unboxes and does an early review of Verizon's Motorola DROID 4 smartphone. It's nice to see the original DROID brand get upgraded with a new design and 4G LTE support, but it goes up against the LG Spectrum, HTC's Rezound, the Motorola DROID...

Dog fightMotorola DROID RAZR MAXX vs. Samsung Galaxy Nexus Dogfight Part 2

Android More Android dogfights! Aaron throws Verizon's Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX up against the Samsung Galaxy Nexus . The RAZR MAXX offers a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP processor, 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced display, 8-megapixel shooter...

Reader reactionsMotorola DROID RAZR MAXX vs. Samsung Galaxy Nexus Dogfight Part 1

Android The Verizon Android dogfights continue! Aaron compares the Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus . The MAXX rocks a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP processor, 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced display, 8-megapixel camera...

UpdatedSamsung Galaxy Note Challenge: Day 4

Android The weekend has come and gone, and I was able to get some one-on-one time with the Samsung Galaxy Note tabletphone. I'm getting acquainted with it, but I'm still having trouble with the size across the board. I've noticed it takes...

UpdatedSamsung Galaxy Note Challenge: Day 1

Android Yesterday, I asked you which AT&T phone you wanted to see me carry for 30 days, and the response was overwhelming. In a landslide, the Samsung Galaxy Note won over the HTC Titan, Apple iPhone 4S, and other hot, high-end GSM...

Reader reactionsiPhone 5 on T-Mobile, 4G LTE, a new design, and more suggestions!

Iphone 5 We all know that the Apple iPhone 5 is right around the corner, but the mobile market has changed drastically since the introduction of the first iPhone in 2007. Aaron takes five to talk about the features he'd like to see in the iPhone 5. What...

Reader reactionsWhich phone should Aaron carry for 30 days?

Polls Save for a few switches here and there to test the particular features of a device, I've been carrying the Apple iPhone 4S since it launched in October. Three months is an eternity in cell phone nerd time, and as you'd probably expect, I've...

Dog fightSamsung Galaxy Note vs. Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket Dogfight Part 2

Android Aaron throws the Samsung Galaxy Note against the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket. They're both high-end devices that hold their own against the other smartphones out there, but this is a dogfight, and only one can take home the gold medal. Which one...

Reader reactionsSamsung Galaxy Note vs. Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket Dogfight Part 1

Android It's time for another Samsung Android dogfight battle! Aaron throws the gigantic Samsung Galaxy Note into the ring against AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket . The Galaxy Note packs a 1.4 GHz dual-core Exynos processor,...

Reader reactionsSamsung Galaxy Note vs. Samsung Galaxy Nexus Dogfight Part 1

Android It's time for an Android Samsung dogfight! Aaron pits the unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note against Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus . The Galaxy Note is coming soon to AT&T with 4G LTE connectivity, but for now, an unlocked variant...

Dog fightSamsung Galaxy Note vs. Samsung Galaxy Nexus Dogfight Part 2

Android What happens when two epic Samsung Android phones go against each other in a dogfight? MAYHEM! Aaron throws the Samsung Galaxy Note into the ring against Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus . The Galaxy Note is coming soon to...

ReviewMotorola DROID RAZR MAXX Video Review Part 2

Android If battery life has long been a concern for you, Verizon's Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX is the perfect smartphone. The battery life is incredible on this Android smartphone, and the specs aren't anything to scoff at either. Is this the best Android...

Reader reactionsMotorola DROID RAZR MAXX Video Review Part 1

Android Hate the battery life on your Android phone? Verizon's Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX is just the phone for you. The battery life is astounding, and the specifications are excellent as well. This is the battery size that all Android phones should come...