(Mar 25th 2013 11:17AM) After comparing a number of smartphones -- here, here, here, and here -- it\'s time to look at a pair of mid-range smart phones, the Sony Experia P and the LG Optimus 4X HD (a lengthy name for such a small phone package). The Sony Experia P ($284 and free shipping; was $470) is a relatively inexpensive smartphone ...
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(Mar 12th 2013 10:46AM) The fourth in a series of smart phone faceoffs -- see the previous here, here, and here; this edition features the soon-to-be-released (2nd quarter, 2013) LG Optimus G Pro and the HTC One X+, released several months ago. Keeping in mind that while there is always the possibility of last minute mods, the basics ...
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(Feb 15th 2013 11:25AM) After looking at the various merits of the Samsung Galaxy S III and the iPhone 5, and the Nokia 920 Lumia versus the Samsung Galaxy Note II, it\'s time to pit yet another of the ubiquitous Samsung Galaxy smartphones -- the Express 4G LTE -- against the Google Nexus 4. Both are great communication devices, but with ...
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(Sep 14th 2012 10:05AM) It is, indeed - the Samsung Galaxy Note ($650) is an Android-based very smart phone with 4G connectivity to keep you in touch with your family, friends, and the world. It sports an impressive 5.3 inch touchscreen, with Swype keyboard, for knocking out emails and texts, and the proprietary S Pen so you may change ...
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(Jul 12th 2012 1:18PM) It really is. This lightweight (5 ounce) EVO 4G LTE Smartphone ($130 to $699, depending on how much you want to go into hock for your data plans) uses Long Term Evolution for high-speed data transmission so you can send and receive boatloads of images, and for supersonic searches on the Web. It features a 4.7 ...
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(Jun 11th 2012 11:34AM) When you go to the beach, take off for a boating trip, or head out on the bike trail this Summer, it\'s not likely that you\'ll leave your cell phone behind. Whether you keep your phone at hand for communication with family and friends, or for business, wilderness safety, or navigation, you\'ll surely want ...
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(Apr 10th 2012 10:43AM) When high-dollar items such as computers, cameras, or clothes washers and dryers bite the dust, the first thing that likely comes to mind is whether to get a repair guy to fix the appliance or electronic device or do some research to find a replacement. There are lots of factors to consider when making that ...
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(Feb 2nd 2012 1:35PM) For hikers and campers, over-the road-truckers, and emergency service personnel, a cellphone can be a lifesaver; for the rest of us, it may be no more than a convenience, but certainly a part of our everyday garb. And when we watch the battery strength head south, we hope we can get to a charging station before ...
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(May 25th 2011 1:55PM) You\'re getting prepared for your Summer vacation trip; you bought a new camera for the adventure, but you\'re concerned about protection for your new toy. What to do? Easy solution -- a Pelican waterproof case; rugged, lightweight, and customizable to fit your camera or other sensitive equipment such as ...
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