CES 2011 was a whirlwind, but one thing is clear – it’s going to be another year of Android product launches. From phones to tablets to Android-powered refrigerators, Android is gaining steam at an exponential rate. Keeping that in mind, I present to you my favorite phones from CES 2011. Agree with me? Disagree with me? Let me have it in the comments section below!
Overall, Dell did a nice job with the Venue Pro, and after an hour of working with it, I’m amazed at how much of a drastic improvement it is over the train wreck that was the Dell Aero. The build quality is solid, the phone is fast, and despite some launch issues, it seems to run relatively well. It packs the usual specs: 1 GHz… Continue reading
Just under a year ago, I reviewed HTC’s Nexus One, the first “Google experience” device. At the time, it was revolutionary, with a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, 3.7-inch AMOLED display, and a stock build of Android 2.1. Fast forward 10 months, and the market is saturated with high-end Android devices with 1 GHz processors, high-resolution displays, and Android 2.2.Enter the… Continue reading
Announced last month at CTIA in San Francisco, the Motorola Droid Pro is appealing to RIM’s bread and butter – the enterprise group. With VPN support, enterprise messaging capabilities, and a portrait QWERTY keyboard, it looks and feels like it’s up to the task, but is it? After unboxing and spending a few days with it, here’s what I’ve… Continue reading
Announced at CTIA Enterprise and Applications last month, the Motorola Bravo is available on AT&T for $129.99. It’s one of several mid-range Android phones that are either available now or coming soon – and if you view it with the understanding that it’s not a high-end unit, it’s a decent smartphone.Here’s what I’ve discovered thus far:
After a lukewarm reception with the LG Ally (Verizon), LG’s renewed push into the Android market appears to be targeting a new niche: first-time smartphone owners.
Earlier in the week, Sprint launched the LG Optimus S, the last of the three devices announced at the carrier’s CTIA event last month. The Optimus S is available now for $49.99 after mail-in rebate, and out of the Sprint… Continue reading
I’ve spent the day with the HTC Surround, one of the Windows Phone 7 devices announced in New York City a few weeks ago. It’s coming to AT&T on November 8th, and based on my first impressions, I think it will sell quite well. Unlike other operating systems, this is a genuine first impressions for me – outside of the brief hands-on demos… Continue reading
First off, it’s important to know that I actually had to think about this list prior to writing it. The market is so saturated with Android devices – tall, short, skinny, fat, low-end, high-end, and the like – that it required some thinking to come up with five non-Android phones.
I’m proud to present my top five list that excludes all things Android. No robots, no Froyo, no Eclair. It’s important… Continue reading
You’ve seen our “Best Smartphones” list that’s ranked by carrier, but that’s only half of the story. This week, I’m focusing on Android with my top five Android smartphones list, ranked by device and not by carrier. It’s important to note two things – (1) there are a lot of great Android devices that didn’t make the list, and (2) this list applies to today and today only, as I… Continue reading
The Good: Fast processor, awesome QWERTY keyboard, and a near vanilla Android 2.2 experience.The Bad: Data speeds are inconsistent, loose “Z” hinge may irritate some, and a large chunk of the internal memory is consumed by Android.The Verdict: Though there are some quirks, the T-Mobile G2 is the current go-to device for Android nerds seeking a vanilla Android experience, and is the best T-Mobile smartphone… Continue reading