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Buy.com has the Samsung Focus for $215 without a contract, 4

Buy.com has the Samsung Focus for $215 without a contract, 4" Super AMOLED in tow

The Focus was of the first batch of Windows Phone handsets, and still offers a very good value for this kind of money - a 4" Super AMOLED display, 1GHz CPU, and 5MP camera with LED flash and 720p video...

posted: 20 Jan 2012, 03:12

Many first generation unlocked Windows Phones can be bought for dirt cheap via Amazon

Many first generation unlocked Windows Phones can be bought for dirt cheap via Amazon

Specifically, they are selling the Samsung Omnia 7 for $289, Samsung Focus at $239, HTC Surround at $195, and the LG Quantum for a reasonable $160. No, they’re not priced at free, which is where...

posted: 27 Dec 2011, 11:00

Mango coming to the HTC HD7S, Surround, LG Quantum and Samsung Focus

Mango coming to the HTC HD7S, Surround, LG Quantum and Samsung Focus

We guess today's the lucky day for Windows Phone aficionados on AT&T. Not only did the carrier announce three brand new smartphones, running on the latest version of the operating system, but it also promised to update...

posted: 12 Sep 2011, 09:48

AT&T is testing out the NoDo update for Samsung Focus v1.4 handsets

AT&T is testing out the NoDo update for Samsung Focus v1.4 handsets

By now, the majority of Windows Phone 7 handset owners out there are absorbing all the new features and functionality that come along with the NoDo update. Surprisingly enough, there are some Samsung Focus smartphones...

posted: 07 Jul 2011, 11:10

Samsung Focus appears to be putting on a disappearing act at various stores?

Samsung Focus appears to be putting on a disappearing act at various stores?

There’s no denying that the Samsung Focus can be argued as the best-selling Windows Phone 7 handset on our side of the pond in the US, but now it appears as though it’s starting to perform a disappearing act...

posted: 23 May 2011, 09:20

LG Quantum and Samsung Focus on AT&T to get

LG Quantum and Samsung Focus on AT&T to get "NoDo" upgrade within 10 days

Two Windows Phone 7 flavored handsets on AT&T, the LG Quantum and Samsung Focus, should receive the "NoDo" upgrade sometime within the next 10 days; the HTC Surround remains in testing and will not receive the...

posted: 16 Apr 2011, 11:45

AT&T reduces the pricing of its popular smartphones in time for spring

AT&T reduces the pricing of its popular smartphones in time for spring

Good things indeed happen if you wait long enough in the wireless industry, and fittingly so, AT&T just recently reduced the pricing on some of its most popular smartphones. Of course, the timing is undoubtedly...

posted: 28 Mar 2011, 16:26

Samsung WP7 phones having problems with mini update

Samsung WP7 phones having problems with mini update

Samsung Omnia 7 and Samsung Focus get stuck halfway through the update process...

posted: 22 Feb 2011, 09:38

NewEgg is selling certain AT&T Windows Phone 7 devices for free

NewEgg is selling certain AT&T Windows Phone 7 devices for free

Not interested in paying out of pocket to purchase any one of AT&T's Windows Phone 7 smartphones? Well, you're in luck because NewEgg is throwing an enticing deal that's sure to keep your wallets filled to...

posted: 10 Jan 2011, 20:57

Buy a new Windows Phone 7 handset and get 1 of 4 new Xbox games for free

Buy a new Windows Phone 7 handset and get 1 of 4 new Xbox games for free

Not only can you enjoy the smooth as silk new Windows Phone 7 OS on a hot new handset, but by purchasing a new Windows Phone 7 device, you will be entitled to 1 of 4 new Xbox games with a value up to $60...

posted: 18 Dec 2010, 22:21

Best phones of 2010

Best phones of 2010

Technology as a whole is moving fast, but the mobile phone industry is moving twice that pace. This made it even more compelling for us to look through all the phones launched this year as it comes to an end and bring you only the best...

posted: 08 Dec 2010, 02:21

Amazon has the Samsung Focus, HTC Surround and LG Quantum for free with activation fee waived

Amazon has the Samsung Focus, HTC Surround and LG Quantum for free with activation fee waived

For $0.01 you can now get any of AT&T's Windows Phone 7 devices at Amazon Wireless. Of course, it goes without saying that you will need a two-year contract, and a data plan, starting at...

posted: 02 Dec 2010, 07:26

Samsung grabs the early lead in Windows Phone 7 market share

Samsung grabs the early lead in Windows Phone 7 market share

It is still very early in the life of Windows Phone 7, but the results from a poll of 1500 users found that Samsung owns 51% of the Windows Phone 7 market with HTC trailing by a wide margin...

posted: 25 Nov 2010, 09:18

Microsoft and AT&T go BOGO on Windows Phone 7 devices, but only in stores

Microsoft and AT&T go BOGO on Windows Phone 7 devices, but only in stores

Not to be outdone in Black Friday deals, AT&T stores will be offering a buy-one-get-one-free promotion on the Windows Phone 7 handset trio - the Samsung Focus, HTC Surround and LG Quantum...

posted: 24 Nov 2010, 04:44

Windows Phone 7-powered Samsung Focus available on Amazon for only $49.99

Windows Phone 7-powered Samsung Focus available on Amazon for only $49.99

It has been only ten days since November 8 – the D-Day for all four Windows Phone 7 handsets that are already released in the States – and now Amazon, true to its style, decided to make the Samsung Focus available...

posted: 18 Nov 2010, 06:47

RadioShack opens doors to Windows Phone 7

RadioShack opens doors to Windows Phone 7

RadioShack opened doors to Windows Phone 7 and starts offering two new devices with the new OS. Now you can avoid all those lines of anxious Windows Phone 7 fans... wait, are you saying there are no lines of anxious Windows Phone 7 fans?...

posted: 12 Nov 2010, 09:58

Windows Phone 7 handsets from Samsung have the ability to do USB tethering?

Windows Phone 7 handsets from Samsung have the ability to do USB tethering?

Strangely enough, it appears as though Windows Phone 7 smartphones from Samsung have the ability to offer USB tethering out of the box. Just like how we thought that Windows Phone 7 devices...

posted: 11 Nov 2010, 11:18

Windows Phone 7 handsets finally released in the US, you can win a 3-month Zune pass

Windows Phone 7 handsets finally released in the US, you can win a 3-month Zune pass

The long-awaited November 8 has come – Windows Phone 7 handsets are finally released in the US. We have been telling you for some time how successful the devices powered by Microsoft's new OS have...

posted: 08 Nov 2010, 03:00

A number of interesting handsets coming to Rogers neighborhood

A number of interesting handsets coming to Rogers neighborhood

A road map for Canadian carrier Rogers has been leaked, covering Q4 of 2010 through February of 2011 and includes the Sony Vivaz pro and the Dell Streak...

posted: 05 Nov 2010, 19:16

AT&T video reveals expandable memory for Samsung Focus

AT&T video reveals expandable memory for Samsung Focus

Despite earlier concerns that the Samsung Focus would not offer expandable memory, an AT&T video says otherwise...

posted: 04 Nov 2010, 17:07

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