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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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Motorola DROID 4 Review

bkovacs — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:01:14 +0000

Verizon Wireless has had excellent success with the DROID series of phones, most of which were manufactured by Motorola. Each iteration of DROID was a significant jump from the previous version, and the latest is no exception. The Motorola DROID 4 is the first of the sliding-keyboard DROID phones to feature connection to Verizon’s 4G LTE network, and the goodies don’t stop there. The DROID 4 also features a dual-core processor, a four-inch 540 x 960-pixel display, an eight-megapixel rear camera and a front camera for video chat. Shipped with Android 2.3 today, the DROID 4 is expected to receive an update to Android 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich).

In this video, Wirefly’s Bob Kovacs shows off the Motorola DROID 4, demonstrates many of its features, discusses the camera and presents the results of a benchmark test. Take a look at the video to the right to get a better idea of what the DROID 4 is and how it operates.

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Verizon Home Phone Connect Overview (New Version)

bkovacs — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:33:23 +0000

Most American homes still have a traditional wired land-line phone, and most of these households also have cell phone accounts. If you’d like to cut the cost of the wired home phone, last year Verizon Wireless introduced the Home Phone Connect that lets you do just that. Now Verizon has a new version of the Home Phone Connect that delivers the same features in a much smaller package.

Once you understand what it does and how it works, the Verizon Home Phone Connect is easy to connect and use. Since it uses Verizon’s wireless network, it has certain advantages that you can’t get in a wired phone line.

The Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect has two connectors on the back that are compatible with standard desk/wall phones. The keys to solving the reliability puzzle include a high-gain antenna and an upgraded cellular transmitter, which is much more powerful than a typical cell phone’s transmitter. With the higher-performance antenna and more powerful internals, the Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect can punch through when a typical cell phone might drop the call.

With the Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect, you use your home phone as you always have: Pick it up and get a dial tone, then dial the call and hear the standard Touch-Tone beeps. You receive calls just as you always have, and your desk phone will ring in the same way that it’s done for years. You can even connect the Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect to your home’s internal phone wiring, as long as you disconnect your home’s internal wiring from the land-line wire now leading to your home.

One other interesting capability of the Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect is that you can travel with it. If you take two weeks at the beach every year, you can pack the Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect with you and have your home phone number at the beach cottage. Likewise, you can use it at a second home or any other location where you get Verizon Wireless reception – where ever the Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect is, that’s where your home phone is. This “home phone” flexibility will definitely appeal to some people. Take a look at the video to the above-right to see the Verizon Wireless Home Phone Connect and how it operates.

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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 Spectrum Review

bkovacs — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:51:07 +0000

The LG Spectrum is the latest Android phone from Verizon Wireless to feature a large display with 720p resolution. In addition to this true high-definition display, the Spectrum also features a 1.5-GHz dual-core processor, 4G connectivity on Verizon’s speedy LTE network, and surprisingly trim size and light weight. The technology tweaks don’t stop there — the display uses in-plane switching (IPS) for better visibility in daylight and lower power consumption, for example. The LG Spectrum looks to be a serious competitor among Verizon’s high-end 4G phones.

In these videos, Wirefly’s Bob Kovacs discusses the features of the Spectrum, performs benchmark tests, demonstrates video playback, gives samples from the camera and shows detailed operation of the phone. Click on the video windows above to the right to get all the details.

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Spectrum by LG for Verizon Wireless Now at Wirefly

mmurray — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:43:23 +0000

Reston, VA – January 19, 2012 – Wirefly (www.wirefly.com), the Internet’s leading authorized retailer of cell phones, smartphones and cell phone plans, today announced the launch of the highly anticipated Spectrum™ by LG on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. Beginning today, January 19, customers can order their very own Spectrum by LG on Wirefly.com – and at a special Wirefly price.

With a laundry list of impressive features, the Spectrum by LG provides on-the-go users with an edge in managing their lives. Powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), equipped with a 1.2 GHz Qualcomm dual-core processor and operating on America’s fastest and most reliable 4G network, the Spectrum by LG epitomizes high performance and productivity allowing users to download, stream, multitask and browse at lightning fast 4G LTE speeds in over 190 markets.

With a 4.5-inch HD display (720×1280 pixels), the Spectrum by LG offers one of the most advanced mobile visual displays currently on the market. Consumers will delight in the high-definition viewing experience with incredibly brilliant colors, sharp images, smooth graphics and enhanced readability – perfect for watching movies, TV shows and playing games from anywhere.

The 8-megapixel rear camera with 1080p HD video recording and playback capabilities ensures quality photos and video that rivals a standard digital camera/camcorder, and the 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera is ideal for self-portraits and video chat.

Other exciting features include:

HD display uses in-plane switching technology, making it viewable in direct sunlight
DLNA lets you view content from your phone on a big-screen TV
WiFi Direct support
Capacious 1830 milliamp-hour battery
Simultaneous voice and data while in 4G LTE coverage, so you can send e-mail while making a phone call
Smart Movie HD app for editing HD videos
Slim and lightweight

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LG Spectrum Unboxing and Review

bkovacs — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:32:52 +0000

Verizon Wireless continues to press the limits of smartphone technology with the release of the LG Spectrum. With a 1.5-GHz dual-core processor, 4.5-inch 720p HD display and surprisingly light weight, the LG Spectrum runs on Verizon’s speedy LTE 4G network. The technology tweaks don’t stop there — the display uses in-plane switching (IPS) for better visibility in daylight and lower power consumption, for example. The LG Spectrum looks to be a serious competitor among Verizon’s high-end 4G phones.

In this video, Wirefly’s Bob Kovacs opens the standard retail package for the LG Spectrum 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 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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