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Motorola DROID 4 vs. Motorola DROID 3 Schmackdown!

bkovacs — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:08:32 +0000

Just how big a jump is the Motorola DROID 4 over its predecessor, the Motorola DROID 3. Both have nice five-row slide-out keyboards, both have sharp four-inch 540 x 960-pixel LCD displays and both have speedy dual-core processors. However, the DROID 3 has a 1 GHz dual-core processor, while the DROID 4′s dual-core processor takes the higher road to 1.2 GHz. The DROID 4 also adds a connection to Verizon’s speed 4G LTE network, and routinely gets download speeds of 15 Mbps… and often higher. Although it ships with Android 2.3, the DROID 4 is expected to be upgraded to Android 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) in the next few months. There has been no word on whether the DROID 3 will get that upgrade.

In this video, Wirefly’s Bob Kovacs pushes the Motorola DROID 4 and Motorola DROID 3 into the Schmackdown ring and lets them go head to head to see which is the best DROID sliding-keyboard phone on Verizon. Take a look at the video to the right to see how the battle goes!

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Motorola DROID 4 vs. Motorola DROID RAZR Schmackdown!

bkovacs — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:12:42 +0000

If the new Motorola DROID 4 for Verizon Wireless seems a little familiar, that’s because its internal components are very similar those in the Motorola DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR Maxx. If you like the DROID RAZR but prefer a phone with a physical sliding keyboard, then the DROID 4 gives you most of what the DROID RAZR has, adding the keyboard and shrinking the display a bit. Both connect to Verizon’s impressive 4G LTE network, which boasts download speeds that routinely exceed 15 Mbps. So how do these two similar yet different phones compare in a Wirefly cell phone Schmackdown?

In this video, Wirefly’s Bob Kovacs puts the Motorola DROID 4 and Motorola DROID RAZR into the Schmackdown ring and lets them slug it out to see which is the best DROID phone on Verizon. Take a look at the video to the right to see how the battle goes… may the best DROID win!

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Verizon Home Phone Connect (Version 2) Unboxing and Review

bkovacs — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:22:39 +0000

The new version of the Verizon Home Phone Connect looks much the same as the original version, only considerably smaller. The device lets you use a wireless connection with your home phone, so that you can convert your old-fashioned wired home line into a lower-cost and more flexible wireless line. The Verizon Home Phone Connect is a great way to keep the familiar home connection you now have and save money at the same time.

In this video, Wirefly’s Bob Kovacs unboxes the latest version of the Verizon Home Phone Connect and shows what comes in the box. Click on the video window to the right to get all the details.

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LG Spectrum vs. HTC Rezound Schmackdown!

bkovacs — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:14:32 +0000

The LG Spectrum is now out, so how does it compare to other top-of-the-line phones for Verizon Wireless. One logical competitor is the HTC Rezound, an outstanding phone with a 720p display, 4G connectivity and speedy dual-core internals. Both have nice cameras, lots of storage space for files and crystal clear displays that are among the best available for any cell phone.

In this video, Wirefly’s Bob Kovacs has the LG Spctrum and the HTC Rezound slug it out in the Wirefly Schmackdown ring. Click on the video window to the right to get all the details.

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LG Octane vs. LG Extravert Feature-Phone Schmackdown

bkovacs — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:53:56 +0000

Not everyone needs a powerful smartphone with its extensive web browsing capability and high monthly data cost to match. There are many phones that let you keep in touch while keeping the cost down, including the LG Octane and the LG Extravert. Both these “feature phones” for Verizon Wireless have physical keyboards that make it easy to respond to texts and e-mails, and they even let you check out YouTube videos and your friends on Facebook. What will happen when these two are tossed into the Wirefly cell phone Schmackdown ring?

In this video, Wirefly’s Bob Kovacs discusses the features of these two phones, compares then to each other and declares one the winner. Click on the video window to the right to get all the details.

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Benchmark Test: Samsung Epic 4G Touch vs. Samsung Galaxy S II

bkovacs — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:34:25 +0000

You might not realize it, but the Samsung Galaxy S II for T-Mobile is somwhat different from the Samsung Epic 4G Touch for Sprint. These differences affect the very heart of the phones, such as different main processors and graphics processors. Considered one of the hottest-performing phones around, do these internal differences mean the two have different performance characteristics?

The only way to answer that question is by doing a side-by-side benchmark test. In this video, Wirefly’s Bob Kovacs runs the AnTuTu benchmark test on both phones to see which has the highest score. Click on the video window to the right to get all the details.

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Benchmark Test: Samsung Galaxy S II vs. Galaxy Nexus

bkovacs — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:10:01 +0000

Samsung is on a roll this year with the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy S II as well as the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Featuring some of the most desirable cell phone hardware on the planet and refined versions of the Android operating system, these two phones have piqued the interest of cell phone fans everywhere. Many of these fans want to know: Which of these two phones has the fastest hardware?

The only way to answer that question is by doing a side-by-side benchmark test. In this video, Wirefly’s Bob Kovacs runs the AnTuTu benchmark test on both phones to see which has the highest score.. Click on the video window to the right to get all the details.

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HTC Rezound vs. Samsung Galaxy Nexus Schmackdown!

bkovacs — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:53:56 +0000

Verizon Wireless has what are probably the two most powerful smartphones available in the US today: the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the HTC Rezound. Both have speedy dual-core processors, both have large 720 x 1280-pixel displays and both connect to Verizon’s fast 4G LTE network. However, they also have some notable differences. So which of these two are the new king of the cell phone hill?

In this video, Wirefly’s Bob Kovacs lays the Galaxy Nexus and Rezound into the Schmackdown ring and has the two go head to head to see which will come out the winner. Click on the video window to the right to get all the details.

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Benchmark Test: Samsung Galaxy S II vs. Samsung Galaxy Nexus

bkovacs — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:16:18 +0000

Now that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus has been launched for Verizon Wireless, people reasonably want to know how this technology powerhouse compares to other high-end phones. For example, just a few weeks ago, T-Mobile rolled out the long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S II phone, which has been a worldwide best seller. So how does the Galaxy Nexus compare to the Galaxy S II? Are they even in the same… well, galaxy?

To find out how they compare, Wirefly’s Bob Kovacs ran the AnTuTu Benchmark test on both phones. A free downlowd from the Android Market, AnTuTu Benchmark promises to provide an unbiased examination of a cell phone’s performance. Click on the video window to the right to get all the details.

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myTouch by LG vs LG Marquee Schmackdown!

bkovacs — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:33:08 +0000

There’s always lots of buzz in the industry about the latest high-end smartphones. However, the reality is that 10 “affordable” phones are sold for every ultra-high-end model, so it’s clear that customers love to read about sizzle but usually end up buying the steak. Two recent affordable phones with interesting features are the T-Mobile myTouch by LG and the LG Marquee (for Sprint), which are surprisingly similar under the skin. Other than running on different networks, what are the differences between these two phones?

Wirefly’s Bob Kovacs puts the myTouch by LG and the Marquee in the cellphone Schmackdown ring and lets the two slug it out. Which one of these two is the better affordable smartphone? Click on the video window to the right to get all the details.

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