4G LTE may be all the rage, but for Verizon Wireless customers that can't take advantage of the new service, there are some great high-end 3G smartphones out there.  One of those is the HTC Trophy, Verizon's first Windows Phone and another smartphone that's capable of global roaming thanks to a SIM card slot in the back.  Powered by a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, 3.8-inch display, 5-megapixel camera with 720p HD video recording capabilities, and global roaming capabilities, it's a good Verizon smartphone at a reasonable price. 

If you purchase a 3G device, you're locking yourself into old technology for another two years.  Is it worth it?  We'll find out.  Part 1 of 2.