First Impressions

What's good, What's bad, and the Veridict!  Our editors give you their first impressions of devices they have reviewed.

Despite the smartphone craze that's sweeping America, statistics show significant growth in the prepaid market - and when the numbers are broken...
13 years 10 months ago
The LG Vu Plus comes as the successor to the LG Vu, the "Plus" apparently standing for the physical keyboard that the original Vu lacked. I've had it...
13 years 10 months ago
After months of ho-hum device launches and minor revisions here and there, the wireless market has exploded with new phones.  In the span of a few...
13 years 10 months ago
The Samsung Gravity T enters T-Mobile's lineup as a nice mid-range option for someone that needs a device for calling and text messaging.  Like most...
13 years 10 months ago
I was eagerly anticipating receiving the LG Sentio from the first time I saw it. It's the first phone I've seen in a while that looks like a worthy...
13 years 10 months ago
I spent the weekend using the iPhone 4 as my primary device, and came away very impressed.  First, the build quality.  On design alone, Apple seals...
13 years 10 months ago
I love the QWERTY featurephone category, and the Samsung Gravity 3 doesn't disappoint.  With a fantastic QWERTY board, 3G connectivity, and a nice...
13 years 10 months ago
If Samsung and T-Mobile were going for popularity points with this new name, they've definitely earned it, though I'm not sure it's in a good way. I...
13 years 11 months ago
I've been working with the Pantech Ease for a couple of days now, and have been pleased thus far.  The box contains the phone, battery, AC adapter,...
13 years 11 months ago
What's Good: Nice design, coupled with a good QWERTY keyboard makes the LG Fathom a nice mid-range smartphone. What's Bad: Windows Mobile is a bit...
13 years 11 months ago
What's Good: Nice design, coupled with a good QWERTY keyboard makes the LG Fathom a nice mid-range smartphone. What's Bad: Windows Mobile is a bit...
13 years 11 months ago
What's Good: Great QWERTY keyboard with dedicated row for space bar, sleek design, and eco-friendly. What's Bad: Placement of back and speaker keys...
13 years 11 months ago
What's Good: Great QWERTY keyboard with dedicated row for space bar, sleek design, and eco-friendly. What's Bad: Placement of back and speaker keys...
13 years 11 months ago
What's Good: The build quality on the E73 is second to none; free Ovi Maps; front-facing camera; great messaging device. What's Bad: Compared to...
13 years 11 months ago
What's Good: Well-built, easy to use Quick Messaging Device. What's Bad: Honestly, I can't find an issue with this device. The Verdict: Though...
13 years 11 months ago
The Good: HTC's Sense UI, 4.3-inch touchscreen, 4G capabilities The Bad: Size of the phone is right on the verge of being too big, battery life isn'...
13 years 11 months ago
The Good: The Intensity offers great battery life, good call quality, and a nice QWERTY keyboard for those that text message regularly. The Bad:...
13 years 11 months ago
The Good: Google Services integration, 16GB on-board memory The Bad: Lack of a dedicated menu key, lack of virtual keyboard is disappointing, no...
13 years 12 months ago
What's Good: Wi-Fi, trackpad, and more memory. What's Bad: Keyboard is oddly domed; besides the positive improvements listed in "What's Good," it's...
14 years 6 days ago
What's Good: Finally, an iDEN device (along with the i9) that doesn't look like something out of a bad 80's television show. What's Bad: Battery...
14 years 1 week ago

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