http://www.phonearena.com/reviews PhoneArena.com - Cell Phone Reviews, News, Specs and Info. en-us Copyright 2001-2006 PhoneArena. All rights reserved. phonearena@phonearena.com http://www.phonearena.com/img/logo-en.gif http://www.phonearena.com/ 107 80 http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-Eee-Pad-Slider-Review_id2957The time has come to check out another interesting design by Asus – the Eee Pad Slider SL101. With this tablet, the manufacturer has forgone the keyboard dock and has simply incorporated a physical keyboard to reduce the amount of items you need to lug around. However, when it comes down to it, will it be a practical thing without making too many compromises?...

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]]>ReviewsWed, 08 Feb 2012 07:05:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-Eee-Pad-Slider-Review_id2957/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Pantech-Burst-Review_id2955Rather than letting the competition absorb the fruitful rewards associated with AT&T’s 4G LTE network, the Pantech Burst is exploding onto the scene in hopes of gaining some sort of visibility with its oh-so lovable on-contract price of $49.99. Instead of finding something watered down in the specs department, which might be the first thing to come to mind for most people, this handset isn’t messing around...

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]]>ReviewsFri, 03 Feb 2012 07:01:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Pantech-Burst-Review_id2955/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-Transformer-Prime-vs-Apple-iPad-2_id2954It wasn’t until the arrival of the iPad that the Tablet market began to gain steam amongst consumers. Even now, Apple’s pride in joy in the iPad 2 continues to make great strides in the tablet landscape as it’s seemingly is the benchmark that all other tablets try to live up to. Not one to back down from a good fight, we’ve seen very recently that Asus has managed to enthrall our interests thanks to its amazing Transformer Prime, but it’s going to be interesting to see how it stacks up against the iPad 2. Without further delay, let’s find out which of these ...

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]]>ReviewsThu, 02 Feb 2012 06:36:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-Transformer-Prime-vs-Apple-iPad-2_id2954/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/RIM-BlackBerry-Bold-9790-Review_id2953Ladies and gents, there is a new 'Berry in town. Sporting that tried and tested BlackBerry form factor, which is praised by many throughout the world, the BlackBerry Bold 9790 is here to win the hearts of business users and heavy texters alike. And at a glance, this shiny handset sure looks promising. On one hand we have the comfort of a physical QWERTY keyboard, and on the other – the convenience of a capacitive touchscreen.

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]]>ReviewsWed, 01 Feb 2012 09:06:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/RIM-BlackBerry-Bold-9790-Review_id2953/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Spectrum-vs-Motorola-DROID-RAZR_id2952We’re going to have the LG Spectrum compete against the handset we proclaimed to have the best design out of all the smartphones released last year – the Motorola DROID RAZR. Sharing a good amount of commonalities, like their 4G LTE connectivity and dual-core processors, these two are remarkably equipped in providing a top-notch experience, but as we’ve come to expect, it takes something more to be memorable.

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]]>ReviewsWed, 01 Feb 2012 07:40:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Spectrum-vs-Motorola-DROID-RAZR_id2952/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/RIM-BlackBerry-Curve-9380-Review_id2951The BlackBerry Curve 9380 marks somewhat of a milestone for RIM, as it is the company’s first device of the supposedly affordable Curve series that comes in a touchscreen-only form. It disposes of the legendary physical keyboard, as found on its 9370 cousin, replacing it with a fairly tiny 3.2” display. So did the Canadians manage to usher the entry level Curve series in the touchscreen era, while at the same time preserving the BlackBerry spirit with the Curve 9380?...

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]]>ReviewsWed, 01 Feb 2012 06:42:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/RIM-BlackBerry-Curve-9380-Review_id2951/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Spectrum-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus_id2949Being the new kid on the block, the LG Spectrum has a lot to prove if it stands any chance in trying to stay afloat amidst a sea crowded top-notch 4G LTE smartphones from Verizon. Without hesitation, we’re pitting it against the most memorable smartphone of them all in recent memory, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Verizon, for the simple reason that it’s seemingly at the top of the list amongst all Android smartphones...

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]]>ReviewsTue, 31 Jan 2012 06:46:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Spectrum-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus_id2949/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Spectrum-Review_id2948The LG Spectrum is stuffed with all of the lovable qualities of a contemporary high-end Android smartphone. However, will it have enough allure to rise over some of the benchmarking devices we’ve seen already? Or will it simply left out to dry for its late arrival onto the scene?...

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]]>ReviewsMon, 30 Jan 2012 08:45:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Spectrum-Review_id2948/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Motorola-DROID-RAZR-MAXX-Review_id2947When Verizon introduced the Motorola DROID RAZR last November, we were impressed with its design, build quality and features, including a 4.3” display and dual-core processor – all wrapped up in a body that is only 0.28” thick. The only caveat being the 1780 mAh non-removable battery, as it may not provide long enough power for heavy users. Motorola hopes to alleviate this with the new Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX, as it comes with a higher capacity 3300 mAh battery...

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]]>ReviewsMon, 30 Jan 2012 04:08:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Motorola-DROID-RAZR-MAXX-Review_id2947/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-Transformer-Prime-Review_id2946Perhaps, it’s the allure of being the very first to feature the NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor, or maybe that it’s one of the few devices to offer the most up-to-date Android experience in Ice Cream Sandwich, whatever it is, the Asus Transformer Prime is here to tantalize us with its all-encompassing magnificence...

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]]>ReviewsFri, 27 Jan 2012 05:52:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-Transformer-Prime-Review_id2946/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Acer-ICONIA-TAB-A200-Review_id2945Rather than putting out something that’s going to be garnered as a cutting-edge model, the Acer ICONIA TAB A200 will instead target the other end of the spectrum by attracting those who are on a budget. Modestly priced at the starting price of $330, it’s obviously higher than some of the budget tablets out there, like the Amazon Kindle and NOOK Tablet, but then again, it packs a larger display and is backed by the full fidelity of the Honeycomb experience...

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]]>ReviewsMon, 23 Jan 2012 08:33:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Acer-ICONIA-TAB-A200-Review_id2945/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/RIM-BlackBerry-Curve-9370-Review_id2944The BlackBerry Curve 9370 is a modest update to the Curve 9330, which we reviewed back in 2010, but at this point we would have preferred seeing the Curve 9380 instead. At its current price of $100 with 2-year Verizon contract, it’s got plenty of competition for other smartphones, some of which are 4G LTE enabled...

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]]>ReviewsMon, 23 Jan 2012 04:27:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/RIM-BlackBerry-Curve-9370-Review_id2944/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Ace-Plus-Review_id2943The Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus is an heir to the Galaxy Ace, which was outed a year ago, upping the CPU speed to 1GHz, and the screen size to 3.65”. Unfortunately, it is keeping the same HVGA resolution that was all the rage in 2006. It is not aiming to win any specs or design awards, but is it a decent player in the value-for-money category? Read on our review of this entry level Android handset from Samsung to find out...

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]]>ReviewsFri, 20 Jan 2012 07:07:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Ace-Plus-Review_id2943/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Prada-3.0-Review_id2942Having almost nothing in common with its predecessors, and tailored to the needs of contemporary smartphone users, we're taking our chance to see if the new LG Prada 3.0 sport that characteristic Prada style that will have the numerous fans of the brand flock to it hastily!...

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]]>ReviewsFri, 20 Jan 2012 04:54:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Prada-3.0-Review_id2942/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-T565-Review_id2941The LG T565 is a feature phone aimed at the young crowd – teens and under. It is a budget-friendly handset that can keep you connected to social networks. On its front we see a 2.8-inch QVGA display and a 3-megapixel camera is on its back...

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]]>ReviewsThu, 19 Jan 2012 07:53:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-T565-Review_id2941/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Motorola-DROID-XYBOARD-10.1-Review_id2940Last month Verizon released two new Motorola tablets, both of which are the first to receive the “DROID” branding: the DROID XYBOARD 8.2 and DROID XYBOARD10.1. The first Motorola tablet that Verizon released which ran on the Android Honeycomb operating system was the XOOM, but it didn’t go over well, as it did not initially ship with LTE built-in (and the LTE Upgrade was delayed for several months). But this time around, Motorola seems to have got their act together ...

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]]>ReviewsMon, 16 Jan 2012 06:37:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Motorola-DROID-XYBOARD-10.1-Review_id2940/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-710-Review_id2939Reinventing themselves, Nokia has a lot to overcome if they intend on being a major player in the US once again, but with Microsoft’s blessings, they seem poised to make a comeback. With that in mind, the Finnish company embarks on a new venture with its upcoming Nokia Lumia 710 for T-Mobile, which is priced competitively at $49.99 on-contract, but the question that remains unanswered is whether or not it’ll be a standout hit to garner some buzz...

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]]>ReviewsWed, 04 Jan 2012 23:02:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-710-Review_id2939/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Verizon-Galaxy-Nexus-vs-HTC-Rezound_id2938We’re pitting the venerable Verizon Galaxy Nexus against the Beats Audio enabled HTC Rezound to find out exactly how these two polished Android smartphones stack up against one another. Featuring very similar specs, like dual-core processors, 720p displays, and 4G LTE connectivity, we’re going to need to dive in even further to find out which one truly deserves your hard earned money!...

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]]>ReviewsThu, 29 Dec 2011 03:32:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Verizon-Galaxy-Nexus-vs-HTC-Rezound_id2938/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Xcover-Review_id2937The Samsung Galaxy Xcover stands out with its rugged design and IP67 certification. So in theory, it is shaping up like a blend between an entry-level smartphone and a tough phone combining various bits of both worlds. But will the end result from such a concoction really deserve your attention? Let's take it for a spin and find out...

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]]>ReviewsWed, 28 Dec 2011 02:46:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Xcover-Review_id2937/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Live-with-Walkman-Review_id2936The Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman is the second Android smartphone to carry the legendary brand name. It is a mid-range offering with a 3.2-inch touchscreen, 1GHz processor, and a pair of cameras...

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]]>ReviewsTue, 27 Dec 2011 05:01:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Ericsson-Live-with-Walkman-Review_id2936/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Verizon-Galaxy-Nexus-vs-Motorola-DROID-RAZR_id2935Out of all the national carriers in the US, there’s no kidding that Verizon’s lineup is saturated to the top with some of the industry’s leading devices! Amongst the highly competitive devices, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Motorola DROID RAZR stand out immensely thanks to their specialty refinements, but considering that our appetites are voracious, there can only be one that can be proclaimed as being the best of the best...

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]]>ReviewsFri, 23 Dec 2011 04:32:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Verizon-Galaxy-Nexus-vs-Motorola-DROID-RAZR_id2935/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Verizon-Galaxy-Nexus-Review_id2934Verizon’s version of the highly esteemed Samsung Galaxy Nexus is finally making its rounds in the US – with that oh so lovable 4G LTE connectivity in tow. Timing couldn’t have been any more favorable for the handset, as it’s seemingly chiming in at the literal tail end of the year, but despite that, it’s heading into serious competition against some other top caliber smartphones on Big Red’s lineup...

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]]>ReviewsMon, 19 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Verizon-Galaxy-Nexus-Review_id2934/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Motorola-DROID-XYBOARD-8.2-Review_id2933As we take a trip back down to memory lane with the Motorola XOOM, the very first device to feature Google’s pure tablet-optimized platform, we realize that things didn’t necessarily go as planned for the tablet. Coming back for round two, the Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 is looking to uphold its founding father and reclaim the prestige now that it’s part of the beloved DROID line...

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]]>ReviewsFri, 16 Dec 2011 06:15:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Motorola-DROID-XYBOARD-8.2-Review_id2933/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Wave-M-Review_id2932On our own count, the Samsung Wave M is not supposed to replace the Wave 723, which was a midrange bada alternative with some clever design tricks to make it stand out. It is introducing a lower- midrange category in the bada lineup, as it sports a 5MP camera and a larger screen than the entry level Wave Y, but keeps the same resolution and processor...

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]]>ReviewsTue, 13 Dec 2011 04:00:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Wave-M-Review_id2932/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Nitro-HD-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Skyrocket_id2931Colliding head first towards one another, there’s no arguing that it was bound to happen – especially now that AT&T is finally in the game with its 4G LTE network. As we’ve seen in our recent review of the Nitro HD, it has the hardware and balanced performance to enthrall out interests, however, will it be able to topple the Skyrocket in claiming the coveted top spot to itself?...

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]]>ReviewsFri, 09 Dec 2011 06:46:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Nitro-HD-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Skyrocket_id2931/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Illusion-Review_id2930Even though it has been several months since Verizon introduced its first 4G LTE smartphone, the HTC ThunderBolt, not everyone lives in a 4G area or wants to drop a few hundred on a new smartphone. Enter the Samsung Illusion, as it is under $80 with contract, yet has a modest set of features for the budget conscious consumer...

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]]>ReviewsWed, 07 Dec 2011 07:16:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Illusion-Review_id2930/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Focus-S-Review_id2929The Samsung Focus S seemingly fits the bill as being a premier AT&T offering that’s sure to melt the hearts of many with its Super AMOLED Plus display, slim figure, and HSPA+ connectivity. Can this possibly make the A grade and become the Windows Phone to own right now?

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]]>ReviewsWed, 07 Dec 2011 04:52:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Focus-S-Review_id2929/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Nitro-HD-Review_id2928The Nitro HD, as its name implies, has brought forward one very impressive asset – a 720x1280 HD display, to deliver a screen clarity that would be unmatched by its opponents. But having in mind its above-average price tag of $249.99 with a two-year contract, we think it'd still be worth it if we take a closer look at the LG Nitro HD, in order to determine if it's really capable of leap-frogging the competition...

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]]>ReviewsTue, 06 Dec 2011 06:15:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Nitro-HD-Review_id2928/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/T-Mobile-SpringBoard-Review_id2927The T-Mobile SpringBoard is not only a pocket-sized tablet, but the price is modest as well, under $180 with contract. The SpringBoard is based on the Huawei MediaPad tablet, and shares many of the same features including the 7” display and dual core processor, and goes head-to-head with the higher priced Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus...

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]]>ReviewsMon, 05 Dec 2011 08:39:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/T-Mobile-SpringBoard-Review_id2927/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Motorola-PRO-Review_id2926As its name suggests, the Motorola PRO+ is a smartphone meant to suit the needs of business professionals, which is why its front is occupied by a full QWERTY keyboard. However, those who have an aversion for on-screen virtual keyboards might also be interested in it...

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