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ReviewPantech Burst Video Review Part 2

Android As far as mid-range devices are concerned, the Pantech Burst is an awesome choice. For the price point, you can't beat the features (especially the dual-core processor), but it goes up against some other well-spec'd mid-range smartphones like the...

Reader reactionsPantech Burst Video Review Part 1

Android AT&T and Pantech are taking "mid-range" to a whole new level with the Pantech Burst. For the price, you can't beat the features, but it goes up against some other well-spec'd mid-range phones like the HTC Radar 4G and Nokia Lumia 710. Is it the...

Reader reactionsPoll: Which carrier do you use?

Polls As mobile evolves and changes, there are sure to have been carrier developments over the past six months or so that you either love or hate. And with a new year comes new opinions in regards to the wireless company that you call home. There are...

ExclusivePantech Burst 720p HD Video Sample

Android Aaron takes the Pantech Burst's 720p HD camcorder for a spin in uptown Charlotte. Despite being a budget device, the Burst does well in the audio and video departments. Video quality is clear and images display clearly, and audio sounds great as...

Dog fightNokia Lumia 710 vs. HTC Radar 4G Dogfight Part 2

Head To Head Reviews It's time for a T-Mobile Windows Phone battle! Aaron throws the Nokia Lumia 710 and the HTC Radar 4G into the ring. The Lumia 710 offers a 1.4 GHz processor, 3.7-inch display with Nokia's ClearBlack technology, 5-megapixel...

Reader reactionsNokia Lumia 710 vs. HTC Radar 4G Dogfight Part 1

Head To Head Reviews If there's one thing that's great about Windows Phone, it's the consistency of performance across different price tiers, and that's no different here. Aaron pits the Nokia Lumia 710 against the HTC Radar 4G in a dogfight of epic T-Mobile...

ExclusivePantech Burst First Impressions

Android The Pantech Burst is the manufacturer's second 4G LTE phone, and the first one to arrive on AT&T. Available on January 22nd, it can be had for $49.99. Better yet, if you're in the market for a tablet, consider Pantech's waterproof option, the...

Reader reactionsPantech Burst Unboxing

Android Aaron unboxes the Pantech Burst, the first device to come from CES 2012 and another AT&T 4G LTE smartphone. It's one of the best mid-range Android devices to date, but it'll get some hot competition once the other CES 2012 devices make their way to...

ExclusiveTaking the bull by the horns at CES

Ces Las Vegas 2012 While making it through the countless meetings, events, press conferences, and more at CES 2012 , Aaron came across a bull that looked like it wanted to be challenged. Challenge accepted.

GalleryHTC Titan II Gallery

Ces Las Vegas 2012 Early adopters are sure to be frustrated, but HTC's Titan II brings a new device to the Windows Phone platform, complete with a killer 16-megapixel camera. The design is a bit more industrial, and resembles some of the company's legacy devices like...

GallerySony Xperia S Gallery

Android The proposed name's not the only change under the hood at Sony's mobile division (currently known as Sony Ericsson); they're hard at work on a revamped product portfolio. The Sony Xperia S was announced at the company's press conference on Monday...

Reader reactionsMotorola DROID 4 Gallery

Android It's far from the most exciting device announced at CES 2012 in Las Vegas, but the Motorola DROID 4 is a pretty solid upgrade to the legacy line that started the Android push on Verizon. Pricing and availability haven't been announced, but if the...

ExclusiveSony Xperia ION Hands-On

Android Aaron takes a look at the Sony Xperia ion at CES 2012 in Las Vegas. Coming to AT&T in the second quarter of 2012, the Xperia is packed with a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 4.6-inch true HD (720p) display, 12.1-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video...

ExclusiveSony Xperia S Hands-On

Android Aaron does the once-over with Sony's newest Android smartphone, the Sony Xperia S. Announced at CES 2012 yesterday and coming to select markets in Q1, the Xperia S offers a nice list of specs. In a world of bland, black slab devices, the Xperia S...

PopularHTC Titan II Hands-On

Ces Las Vegas 2012 Aaron gets some time with the HTC Titan II, the manufacturer's newest Windows Phone, at CES 2012 in Las Vegas. The design falls closely in line with HTC's existing lineup, and the 4G LTE connectivity will ensure a fast data experience (assuming...

Reader reactionsSamsung Galaxy Note Hands-On

Android Not quite a phone, not quite a tablet; the Samsung Galaxy Note is what we call a hybrid "phablet" device, and it's coming to AT&T later in the year with 4G LTE connectivity. It's going to be too large for a lot of people, but for others, it could...

Reader reactionsMotorola DROID 4 Hands-On

Android Continuing along with the popular brand, Motorola took the opportunity to announce the Motorola DROID 4 today at CES 2012 in Las Vegas. It's a nice design change that closely resembles the current Motorola look and feel, but thanks to the 4G LTE...

PopularMotorola DROID RAZR MAXX Hands-On

Android Motorola's re-living the past - or so it seems with all of these product names! The manufacturer took the opportunity at CES 2012 to release the Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX , a minor bump up from the recently released DROID RAZR. ...

ExclusiveNokia Lumia 900 Hands-On

Ces Las Vegas 2012 Aaron gets some hands-on time with the Nokia Lumia 900, one of the many devices announced today at CES 2012 in Las Vegas. The Lumia 900 will be exclusively available on AT&T later in the year, and marks Nokia's re-entry into the US smartphone...

Reader reactionsPantech Element Hands-On

Android Pantech's going a step beyond their re-entry into the smartphone field - they're taking their push to tablets as well. The manufacturer unveiled the Pantech Element this morning at AT&T's Developer Conference at CES 2012 in Las Vegas. If that...

ExclusivePantech Burst Hands-On

Android Pantech has a rather interesting history. After being involved in the smartphone space, they stepped back in the mid-2000s to focus on entry-level devices. Now, they're back in the market with the Pantech Burst, a 4G LTE device that's coming to...

UpdatedLive from Nokia's CES 2012 press conference!

Ces Las Vegas 2012 I'm live from Nokia's CES 2012 press conference, and while we're 99 percent sure the 4G LTE-powered Lumia 900 will be stealing the show, there's always room for surprises. Could we see a series of US-bound Nokia Windows Phones ? ...

ExclusiveToshiba Excite X10 Hands-On

Android Aaron gets some hands-on time with the thinnest CES 2012 tablet (at least for now), the Toshiba Excite X10 . Coming at some point in Q1, the Excite offers a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP CPU, 10-inch display (1280x800), 5-megapixel camera,...

Live streamLive from AT&T's CES 2012 keynote!

Android AT&T's keynotes are typically filled with all kinds of goodies: network coverage information, phone releases, and more. And if there's one thing that's better than hands-on videos of phones, it's live coverage as it's all happening. Starting at...

ReviewNokia Lumia 710 Video Review Part 2

Cell Phone Reviews There's more to come at CES 2012 in Las Vegas next week, but for now, Nokia is making waves in the US market with the Nokia Lumia 710. It's one of T-Mobile's best mid-range devices (along with the HTC Radar 4G), and should be perfect for first-time...

ReviewNokia Lumia 710 Video Review Part 1

Cell Phone Reviews We'll likely see additional Nokia Windows Phone announcements at CES 2012, but for now, Nokia is making waves in the US market with the Nokia Lumia 710. It's one of T-Mobile's best mid-range devices, and should be perfect for those moving to a...

ExclusiveNokia Lumia 710 First Impressions

First Impressions The Nokia Lumia 710 represents Nokia's initial push into the US market with Windows Phone, and some are quick to paint it as a failed move by Nokia. Why release the mid-range product when CES (and their assumed high-end entry into the US market) is...

Reader reactionsNokia Lumia 710 Unboxing

Unboxing Nokia's Windows Phone efforts have finally made it to the United States. Aaron unboxes the Nokia Lumia 710, Nokia's mid-range device that was announced at Nokia World last year. With the power of Windows Phone, can Nokia resurrect its brand in the...

Dog fightSamsung Galaxy Nexus vs. HTC Rezound Dogfight Part 2

Android Dogfight time yet again at PhoneDog! Aaron throws the Samsung Galaxy Nexus up against the HTC Rezound to see which one rules the Android nest on the nation's largest wireless carrier. They're both packing killer specs, but only one can take home...

Reader reactionsSamsung Galaxy Nexus vs. HTC Rezound Dogfight Part 1

Android Samsung Galaxy Nexus, HTC Rezound, or Motorola DROID RAZR? Verizon users have some great 4G LTE Android choices, and at PhoneDog, we're here to help you decide! Aaron pits the Samsung Galaxy Nexus against the HTC Rezound to see which...