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By admin, on May 6th, 2012
 The widely anticipated HTC One X 4g phone is available with AT&T beginning May 6, 2012. The price is $199.99 on a two-year contract with voice plan of minimum $39.99 per month and data plan of $20 per month. Pre-orders for this 4g phone began April 22, 2012.
Why was this 4g phone so anticipated? The main technical specifications identify the main reasons:
Platform: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) - that means AT&T offers its first 4g phone with the latest Android OS with the HTC One X.
Display: 4.7” screen, 720p HD, contoured Corning Gorilla Glass for higher clarity and sharpness, 1280 x 720 pixels resolution.
Processor: NVIDIA Tegra 3 mobile processor, 1.5 GHz S 4 dual-core integrated with fifth Battery Saver Core and 12-Core NVIDIA GPU, LTE-enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
Memory: internal up to 16 GB (32 GB in the unlocked international version HTC One X S720E), 1 GB RAM.
Cameras: 8 MP HD camera, autofocus, dual LED flash, continuous zoom, BSI sensor, 1080p HD video capture with 60 frames per second; 1.3 MP front camera with 720p video chatting, video stabilization.
Dimensions: 134.36 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm or 5.3 x 2.75 x 0.36 inches.
Weight: 130 grams or 4.6 oz.
Battery: 1800 mAh (the most powerful among HTC One series phones). Talk time is up to 8.5 hours and standby time is up to 12.6 days.
Colors: the HTC One X is available in grey and white colors from AT&T.
Other features: preloaded AT&T apps, different cool tools like HTC Watch, Google Maps, Amazon Kindle, YouTube HD, etc.
So, the main pros of HTC One X include:
- HD entertainment: fast 8MP HD camera with lens, sensor improvements and HTC’s new ImageChip integration (you can take shots under low or no light), HD games which can be downloaded;
- the processor of the next generation;
- Dr. Dre Audio built-in to the hardware and software, which gives HTC’s professional sound experience (higher volume sound without distortion and with rich bass);
- higher clarity and sharpness with the Corning Gorilla Glass screen;
- large screen with rather high resolution;
- the opportunity to share multimedia on the HD TV with the HTC’s wireless HDMI Media Link HD adapter accessory;
- battery performance is improved with the software enhancements as compared with other HTC phones;
- large and fast AT&T 4g network (HSPA+ and LTE where available) for about 250 million people.
The possible cons of HTC One X might be the following:
the embedded battery, so you will not be able to replace it. The capacity is still less than other phones have (e.g. the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx has a 3300mAh battery).
By admin, on May 2nd, 2012
The LG Lucid came to Verizon Wireless stores at the end of March 2012 and now it is often recommended for those who are early adopters of 4G LTE phones launched this year. Other best 4g phones from Verizon are the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx, released January 26, 2012 and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
The main technical features of the LG Lucid are the following:
| Release date |
March 29, 2012 |
| Carrier |
Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network |
| Operating system |
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), but is upgradable to Android 4.0 OS (Ice Cream Sandwich). |
| Processor |
dual-core 1.2 GHz processor |
| Display |
4”; Corning Gorilla Glass; 480 x 800 pixels resolution; IPS touch screen |
| Cameras |
5MP rear-facing camera with autofocus, LED flash; full HD 1080p video recording;0.3MP VGA front-facing camera with video recording. |
| Memory |
1GB RAM; internal 8GB, up to 32GB microSD card support (to buy separately). |
| Connectivity |
LTE 700/CDMA 1900, 800 EVDO REV A/1xRTT; Bluetooth 3.0, EDR. Wi-Fi. |
| Other features |
Virtual QWERTY keybord, Swype. Gallery App. Video Player. Video Producer. Music player, library. Verizon apps. Google apps. Different quick settings and tools.Hotspot features (up to 10 devices in 4G). |
| Battery |
1700 mAh, Li Ion, up to 350 hours of standby time, up to 8 hours (480 minutes) of talking time |
| Dimensions |
4.69 x 2.45 x 0.45 inches |
| Weight |
5 oz (137 grams) |
| Price |
$79.99 with a two-year agreement with Verizon Wireless after a $50 mail-in rebait. Amazon sells LG Lucid from the carrier for $0.01. |
 Here we’ve tried to summarize all the pros and cons of LG Lucid mentioned by the phone’s users and experts.
Pros
- Affordable price.
- Durable Gorilla Glass screen.
- Full HD 1080p video recording is one of the pros of LG Lucid. Many flagship 4g phones, e.g. the Razr Maxx, also have this feature.
- Hotspot capability for up to 10 4g devices and up to 5 3G devices (e.g. the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx has a hotspot function for up to 8 devices in 4G).
- Verizon 4G LTE speed (fast performance along with the dual-core processor).
Cons
- Screen size: of the LG Lucia (4”) is less than of any current or upcoming 4g phone. The resolution is also not so high (480 x 800). Compare it, for example, with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (4.65” with the resolution 1280 x 720 pixels) or Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (4.3”, 540 x 960). But if to compare with the expected Nokia 808 PureView, its 4” screen provides the resolution of 360 x 640 pixels which can be some pros of LG Lucid.
- Platform: LG Lucid runs on Android 2.3 platform while many current and upcoming 4g phones come with the upgraded version called Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
- Processor: the Lucid has a 1.2 GHz processor while many new smartphones have 1.5 GHz processors (note that the popular Razr Maxx also has the same 1.2 GHz processor).
- Cameras: rather poor front-facing and rear-facing cameras in terms of megapixels. The expected Nokia 808 PureView uses a 41 MP sensor to capture detailed and low noise images.
- Battery life: looks like a typical LTE device with the battery capacity of 1700mAh, but the recent 4g phones like the Nexus or Razr Maxx offer more hours of talking and standby time (1850 and 3300mAh respectively).
- Customer service: Some users mention poor Verizon’s customer service, but this should not be the issue for only the LG Lucid. On the contrary, Verizon announced its coverage of more than 2/3 of the US population on April 19, 2012. That is a good sign for the carrier’s competitiveness on the market.
Conclusion.
Summarizing the pros and cons of LG Lucid, the Lucid offers many advantages to smartphone users if they don’t need the newest device loaded with features. Of course, if compare with the flagship 4g phones which are primarily sold on the market (like the iPhone and the most recent Samsung phones), the Lucid may lose in its technical features.
In whole, for the average smartphone users the pros and cons of LG Lucid tell the phone offers good value for money.
See related articles:
Cases for LG Lucid.
By admin, on April 16th, 2012
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus first came to Verizon Wireless in December, 2011 and was called as one of the flagship Samsung’s phones. This 4g phone comes to Sprint on April 22, 2012 for $199.
The main technical features of the smartphone are the following:
Platform: Android 4.0 (also known as Ice Cream Sandwich).
Processor: 1.2GHz dual-core.
Display: 4.65” HD Super AMOLED touch screen; 1280 x 720 pixels resolution.
Cameras: 5 MP rear-facing camera, zero-shutter lag, 1080p video capture, digital zoom, LED flash; 1.3 MP front-facing camera for video chat.
Connectivity: 3G/4G mobile hotspot capability (supports up to 10 Wi-Fi enabled devices at the same time).
Memory: internal 32 GB (ROM); 1 GB RAM.
Other features: single-motion panoramic picture capability; full-featured photo editor; face unlock feature which enables unlocking the phone with no typing or swiping; GPS; different Google Mobile services; instant messaging via Google Talk; Android Beam to share by tapping the compatible phones together; NFC (Near Field Communication) technology to read smth. embedded with the NFC chips; Google Play; Google Voice.
Battery: Li-Ion 1850 mAh which is 7.5 hours of talking time (according to the specifications on the official Sprint website) and about 6 days of standby time.
Size: 2.67 x 5.33 x 0.37 inches or 67.94mm x 135.5mm x 9.47mm.
Weight: 5.1 ounces or 144 grams
In general the Verizon Galaxy Nexus is a rather highly rated 4g phone and at first sight the same specifications as the Verizon’s version. Though look at our recent article about Galaxy Nexus pros and cons according to Amazon customers’ reviews.
With the following you can see the overall picture of the customers feedback for this 4g phone:
“There are phones with bigger screens (like the Galaxy Note with its 5.3″ screen), faster CPUs and GPUs (HTC Rezound), thinner profiles (Motorola Droid RAZR), more memory and longer battery life (Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX), but the Galaxy Nexus puts a respectable amount of everything together into one package, and leaves me practically nothing to complain about. It’s big, but comfortable to hold, though begs to be used with two hands. Screen is awesome (bright and crisp) and keyboard is accurate. No problems with signal coverage. Average volume levels. Smooth and fluid Android interface feels polished. Camera very good, but video camera has a lot of issues. “Typical” LTE battery life, variable depending on usage, at best a whole day on one charge”.
See also related articles:
Best cases and covers for Galaxy Nexus
Screen protectors for Galaxy Nexus
Galaxy Nexus accessories: chargers and batteries
Battery packs for mobile devices
By admin, on April 3rd, 2012
 Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX came to the US in the beginning of 2012 as the next upgraded model of the Droid RAZR. The difference between both models mainly concerns the battery capacity which is higher in the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX. So this is the only 4g phone with the highest battery capacity of 3300 mAh on the market. Remember, the very popular now Galaxy Note has 2500 mAh battery which set a record when it was released.
Outside the US Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX will appear in May 2012. Those will be select markets in Europe and the Middle East as the official press release of the Motorola’s media center says.
The RAZR MAXX with its high battery capacity, dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, large enough and very durable 4.3” Super AMOLED Advanced qHD screen with the 540 x 960 pixels resolution, two cameras of 8 MP and 1.2 MP with the opportunity of the full HD 1080p video capture can offer remarkable experience with the smartphone.
Summarizing the available information about customers’ feedback for this 4g phone, we’ve recently presented the review of the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX pros and cons. In general, the RAZR MAXX 4g phone provides with a lot of advanced features for a smartphone, so advantages overweigh possible disadvantages. The unlocked version of this 4g phone has already gained many positive reviews of Amazon customers.
The feeling of using the RAZR MAXX by one of the customers can be expressed in one sentence:
“Fantastic battery. I was so conditioned by my old phone – and even by two days with the Galaxy Nexus – to constantly worry about the battery, but I worry no longer. I easily get through a day with moderate to heavy use, and the battery has yet to go below 30%. For me, it’s worth it”.
See the related articles about Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX accessories.
By admin, on March 15th, 2012
Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX was released in January of 2012 as an enhanced model of the Droid RAZR concerning the battery life.
The main technical features of the RAZR MAXX are the following:
| Operating system |
Android 2.3, but the next Android 4.0 OS (Ice Cream Sandwich) upgradeable. |
| Processor |
dual-core 1.2 GHz processor |
| Display |
4.3-in.; Super AMOLED Advanced qHD; 540 x 960 pixels resolution; touch screen |
| Cameras |
8 MP rear-facing camera; full HD 1080p video recording; 8x zoom; autofocus, image editing tools; 1.2 MP front-facing camera with 720p HD video recording. HD 1080p video capture; 1920 x 1080 resolution, up to 30 fps. Corning Gorilla Glass. |
| Memory |
internal 16 GB, pre-installed 16 GB microSD card, up to 32 GB microSD support. |
| Connectivity |
3G/4G LTE enabled; stereo Bluetooth. |
| Battery |
3300 mAh, Li Ion, up to 380 hours of standby time, up to 21.5 hours of talking time |
| Dimensions |
130.7 x 68.9 x 8.99 mm (5.15 x 2.71 x 0.35 inches) |
| Weight |
145 grams (5.1 oz) |
| Price |
with a two-year agreement with Verizon Wireless it costs $299.99. Unlocked Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX costs $729.99 now. |
 Here we’ve tried to summarize all the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX pros and cons which are mentioned by the phone’s users.
Pros
- This 4G phone is thinner than most of the smartphones (8.99 mm or 0.35”), but provides with more battery life (3300 mAh). Compare, e.g. with the Samsung Galaxy Note battery which capacity is 2500 mAh. So, one of the Droid RAZR MAXX pros is that you do not have a lump sticking out of the back due to an extended battery.
- If compared with the Droid RAZR, the RAZR MAXX has the same features, but has a larger battery.
- Gorning Gorilla Glass is a very strong material, so you don’t need to buy any screen protector in order to protect the screen against scratches.
- Rear-facing camera allows to record video with full HD 1080p quality.
- Ice Cream Sandwich upgradeable.
- Verizon 4G LTE speed enabled (fast performance in the Internet along with the dual-core processor).
- Hotspot capability for up to 8 Fi-Fi devices with 4G LTE connection.
- Micro HDMI port.
- Audio nice sound and player.
- No slide out keyboard.
Cons
- Screen size of the RAZR MAXX (4.3”) is less than of any current or upcoming 4g phone. The resolution is also not so high (540 x 960) as compared with the Samsung Galaxy flagship 4g phones, like the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (4.65” with the resolution 1280 x 720 pixels).
But if to compare with the phones with less screen sizes, like the Samsung Galaxy S2 (AT&T version with the 4.3” display and the international unlocked version of Samsung i9100 Galaxy S2), the resolution of the Droid RAZR MAXX is better. That means you can see more information on the page without scrolling it.
- Some users mention poor Verizon’s customer service (note this is not the only case for the discussed 4g phone).
- 1.2 GHz processor (the upcoming 4g phones usually have 1.5 GHz processors)
Conclusion
Summarizing the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX pros and cons, you can see the RAZR MAXX offers much more advantages than disadvantages to its users. And it has already proved to be a highly positively reviewed 4g phone by Amazon customers – only 2 reviews were 1 star valued. The rest reviews are 4 to 5 stars and most of the customers tell you will not be disappointed if you buy the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX 4g phone.
Read more about:
Best Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX cases
Leather cases for Droid RAZR MAXX
Screen protectors for Droid RAZR MAXX
By admin, on February 28th, 2012
Among the HTC upcoming 4g phones are announced the HTC TITAN II, HTC One X, HTC One V, HTC One S which are announced to come in Spring 2012.
HTC TITAN II is the first 4G LTE Windows phone of HTC. It will be available exclusively from AT&T in the US in Spring 2012.
It comes with the following features:
4.7” WVGA Super LCD display, 480 x 800 resolution, 16 million colors, 16 MP camera with autofocus (it will be the competitor to the announced Nokia 808 PureView with its 41 MP camera), wide-angle lens, dual-LED flash, image stabilization, red eye reduction feature, large keys of on-screen keyboard, 720p HD video capture with the rear-facing camera, 1.3 MP front-facing camera, 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor by Qualcomm.
The battery capacity is 1730 mAh.
The HTC One series of the HTC upcoming 4g phones was unveiled February 26, 2012 to begin shipping in April 2012 with broad global availability through more than 140 operators or distributors.
The HTC One series includes HTC One X, HTC One V and HTC One S. All of these phones run Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with the new version of HTC Sense 4, have enhanced quality of photo and video capture. With the HTC One phones you can share your multimedia within 25 GB of free Dropbox space integrated into HTC Sense 4 and via TV’s HDMI port with the HTC media link HD accessory. The HTC One phones are highlighted by the enhanced of sound experience as well.
HTC One X has the following features: 4.7” screen, contoured Corning Gorilla Glass, 720p HD, 1280 x 720 pixels resolution, NVIDIA Tegra 3 mobile processor, 1.5 GHz Super 4-PLUS-1 quad-core integrated with fifth Battery Saver Core and 12-Core NVIDIA GPU, LTE-enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor. The phone includes 32 GB memory and 1 GB RAM, 8 MP camera, autofocus, smart LED flash, BSI sensor, 1080p HD video capture, 1.3 MP front camera with 720p video chatting, video stabilization.
The size is 134.36 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm. It weighs 130 grams. Battery capacity is 1800 mAh which is the most powerful among HTC One series phones.
HTC One S is more compact. It has a 4.3” display from contoured Corning Gorilla Glass, 540 x 960 pixels resolution, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with up to 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, microSIM card type, 16 GB memory, 1 GB RAM, 8 MP camera, autofocus, smart LED flash, BSI sensor, 1080p HD video capture, 1.3 MP front camera and 720p for video chatting, video stabilization. This one of the HTC upcoming 4g phones is very thin – 7.9 mm which makes it the thinnest on the market. The phone comes in two finishes – ultra-matte black Ceramic Metal surface and a light-to-dark gradient fade.
 The size is 130.9 x 65 x 7.8 mm. Weight is 119.5 grams. Battery capacity is 1650 mAh.
HTC One V has a design similar to the HTC Legend – simple, iconic aluminum unibody design. It has a 3.7” touch screen with 480 x 800 pixels resolution, 1 GHz CPU speed; 4 GB storage, 512 MB RAM, microSD memory card (compatible SD 2.0), 5MP camera, autofocus, smart LED flash, BSI sensor to capture pictures in low light. 720 p HD video recording.
The size is 120.3 x 59.7 x 9.24 mm. Weight is 115 grams. Battery capacity is 1500 mAh.
By admin, on February 15th, 2012
Here we’ve decided to summarize the official information about AT&T upcoming phones in 2012 (first half) to help you understand AT&T plans for arriving 4g phones.
We will update the information as soon as the news appears.
HTC Titan II. 4G LTE Windows 7.5 (Mango LTE) phone with the following specifications: 4.7” WVGA Super LCD screen, 480 x 800 pixels resolution, 16 million colors, 16 MP autofocus camera (the first smartphone with the largest-ever camera on the market), wide-angle lens, dual-LED flash, image stabilization, red eye reduction feature, large keys of on-screen keyboard, 720p HD video capture with the rear-facing camera, 1.3 MP front-facing camera, 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor by Qualcomm, 1730 mAh battery as compared with 1600 mAh battery of the HTC Titan.
Availability at AT&T company-owned stores is planned in the coming months of 2012.
Nokia Lumia 900.
Nokia’s first 4G LTE Windows phone in the US (Mango LTE) with the following technical features: 4.3” ClearBlack AMOLED screen, 480 x 800 pixels resolution, 16 million colors, 8 MP camera with auto-focus, Carl Zeiss Tessar 2.2/28 optics, wide-viewing angle, dual-LED flash. 720p HD video capture, 1.3 MP front-facing camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8055 processor, 1840 mAh battery.
Availability at AT&T stores is planned in the coming months of 2012.
Sony Xperia ion. Android 2.3 Gingerbread 4G phone (it is promised to be updated to Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.6” HD screen, 1280 x 720 pixels resolution, 12 MP camera, 1080p HD video capture, 30 frames per second, 1.3 MP front-facing camera, 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8260, 1900 mAh battery. The phone is PlayStation Certified which should deliver an amazing gaming experience.
This is Sony’s first-ever 4G LTE phone which is one of the first phones to be sold under the Sony brand in the US along with other AT&T upcoming phones in 2012.
Availability at AT&T stores is planned in the second quarter of 2012.
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD. Android 2.3 4G phone, 9.27 mm thin, 4.65” HD Super AMOLED screen, 1280 x 720 pixels resolution, 1080p video capture at 30 frames per second, photo filters and tools, 8 MP camera with auto-focus and LED flash, 1.5 GHz dual-core processor for ultra-smooth game play and video playback.
Availability at AT&T stores is planned in the coming months of 2012.
Samsung Exhilarate. Android 2.3 phone, 4” Super AMOLED touch screen, front and rear facing cameras, voice recognition, Google Mobile services. The phone is build to meet environmental standards. It is constructed from 80% recycled post-consumer materials. It will be introduced at a price below $50.
Availability at AT&T stores is planned in the coming months of 2012.
Recently became available in AT&T stores:
Samsung Galaxy Note (February 2012). Read about pros and cons of Samsung Galaxy Note.
Pantech Element (January 2012). Read more about Pantech Element specifications.
By admin, on February 7th, 2012
The Galaxy Note is one of the flagship phones of Samsung. It is available for pre-orders at AT&T February 5, 2012 and is announced to be available at AT&T stores beginning February 19, 2012.
The reasons of the popularity of Samsung Galaxy Note we’ll discuss in this Samsung Galaxy Note review.
The main technical specifications of the Galaxy Note are the following:
Display: 5.3”, 1280 x 800 pixels resolution, WXVGA HD Super AMOLED, 16 million colors, touch screen.
Operating system: Android (Gingerbread 2.3, but they say Samsung plans to launch Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to the Galaxy Note in the first quarter of 2012).
Processor: 1GHz dual-core.
Camera: 8MP autofocus, LED flash, 4x zoom, 2 MP front-facing camera; HD 1080 p video recording (30 fps).
Memory: up to 16 GB internal and up to 32 GB expandable memory.
Wireless technology: 4G LTE enabled where available.
Battery: 2500 mAh with up to 10 hours talk time and up to 10.4 days standby time.
Dimensions: 5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 inches.
Weight: 6.45 oz.
Colors: carbon blue, ceramic white (at AT&T beginning February 19).
Price: $299 with a two-year agreement with AT&T. Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note costs $684 on Amazon at this moment. Check out the current price and customer reviews.
What are the main pros and cons of Samsung Galaxy Note? Review shows the following:
Pros:
- Portability as of its light weight as compared with any tablet. So you don’t need to carry both a tablet and a smartphone with you if you need to carry a tablet with.
- Good battery capacity and life as compared with tablets, netbooks or notebooks.
- Pixel density of 1280 x 800 is quite good to see the most parts of Internet pages as a whole page. It also has HDMI output to watch movies on a remote desktop.
- GNote is a still phone, not a tablet, and you can call and send instant messages with it easily.
- 8 MP camera shots good quality pictures.
- The phone includes a pen input. S-pen is used to write notes in a calendar or other notes.
Cons:
- The phone may be bulky to speak into, so some users recommend hands-free ear buds or a Bluetooth headset to buy.
- Some customers would add flashing lights to notify of new push messages received.
- The 5.3” screen is not the best one to surf the Internet for long hours.
In general, the Samsung Galaxy Note review shows more pros than cons for this new phone/tablet device. Now there are more than 80 positive reviews on Amazon, the most part of which are 5 star reviews. But if its size bothers you, see other flagship Samsung phones like Galaxy S2, Galaxy Nexus review or wait till other new phones like Samsung Galaxy S Blaze or S3 appear on the market. The newer device, more advanced technical specifications become.
See related articles for Galaxy Note accessories:
Best screen protectors for Samsung Galaxy Note (read about protectors for the international and AT&Tversions of the phone )
Best cases for Samsung Galaxy Note
Best leather cases for Samsung Galaxy Note
Batteries for Samsung Galaxy Note
By admin, on January 29th, 2012
The Pantech Element, a new 4G LTE tablet, and the Pantech Burst, a new 4G LTE smartphone are available in AT&T stores since the end of January, 2012. If they are bought together on a bundle on two-year agreement with AT&T, the Element 4G tablet is sold for $249.99 instead of $299.99 if to choose it separately, and the Burst is given free. Otherwise the Burst costs $49.99 on contract with AT&T.
But in this case you should fulfill the requirements of the 2 year agreement: with the Element there should be min $35 per month data plan and with the Burst there should be voice (min $39.99 per month) and data plan ($20 per month). There is also a special note about returning the devices if you bought them bundled.
So, what are the features of the Pantech Element and the Pantech Burst?
The Pantech Element is a first waterproof tablet from AT&T which is 4G capable. It is powered by Android 3.2 Honeycomb, has a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 8 inches HD touch screen with a 4 : 3 display ratio, two cameras – 5MP in front and a 2 MP rear-facing one. It provides 16 GB internal memory which can be expandable up to 32 GB with the microSD slot. It is provided with Bluetooth v2.1+EDR, tabbed browsing, a micro HDMI output.
The Pantech Burst 4G phone has a 4” Super AMOLED screen with the resolution 480×800 pixels, runs on Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread with the 1.2 GHz dual core processor, has 2 cameras as well (5 MP and VGA one).
This 4G phone is able to HD 720 p video capturing and noise suppression. The internal memory is also 16 GB, but it can be expanded up to 32 GB with the microSD card. The Burst has a function of a mobile hotspot of up to 8 devices including the phone itself.
The battery is 1650 mAh which provides the opportunity of up to 4.5 hours talking. The size of the Burst 4G phone is 4.98 x 2.46 x 0.45 .
So, the deal comes to the end on February 18, 2012 and this could be even a gift on St Valentine’s Day.
By admin, on January 16th, 2012
 An upcoming Samsung 4G phone on Android operating system – Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G – was announced by T-Mobile and Samsung Telecommunications America at the 2012 Consumer Electronic Show on January 10, 2012 and will be available from T-Mobile stores March 21, 2012 in select stores and March 28, 2012 nationwide.
The new Galaxy S Blaze 4G is the next 4G phone in the Galaxy S line of Samsung’s phones. This 4g phone will be one of the fastest smartphones to take benefits of the HSPA+42 technology (42 mbps speeds on the largest 4G T-Mobile network).
The technical specifications for the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G are the following:
Platform: Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Processor: Snapdragon S3 processor by Qualcomm with 1.5 GHz dual CPUs
Display: 3.97″ Super AMOLED touch screen
Cameras: 5 MP rear-facing camera with 4x digital zoom, flash, advanced shooting modes, 720p HD video capture; 1.3 MP front-facing camera for video chatting.
Other features: pre-loaded apps like DropBox, Evernote, Square, Camscanner, LinkedIn, movies, games, music, etc.
Price: $149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate card with a 2 year contract.
These technical details let us consider the new Galaxy S Blaze 4G similar to the Galaxy Nexus 4G phone or the upgrade of the Samsung Galaxy S2 with the exception of a smaller screen among other features. Time should pass to compare the exact technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G with other Samsung’s phones, but the rumored features of the Galaxy S3 are more exciting than of Galaxy S Blaze. For example, the Galaxy S3 is rumored to have a larger 4.6” 1280×720 Super AMOLED touch screen with 319 ppi which is more exciting as compared to 3.97” screen of the Galaxy S Blaze.
As for the camera, the Galaxy S3 may be equipped with a 12 MP 4000 x 3000 pixels camera with additional features and the ability of 1080p video capturing. The Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G is announced to have only 5 MP camera with the lower 780p video capture.
Rumors say the Galaxy S3 can have a 2250 mAh battery, which is high enough if compared at least with 1850 mAh of the Galaxy Nexus 4G phone. The standard battery capacity of the Galaxy S Blaze 4G phone is 1750 mAh which is not so much as compared with other phones.
As for the accessories, there are not so many of them, especially cases and screen protectors, but check the available Galaxy S Blaze accessories.
At CES 2012 T-Mobile also announced the expansion of their 4G (HSPA+42) network in 12 additional markets which brings the coverage to about 184 million Americans in 175 markets. T-Mobile also plans to expand its coverage in 2012.
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