Dr Wireless Top 10 SmartPhones for 2012

Sprint & Verizon Apple iPhone 4S Global CDMA/GSM Smartphone
The iPhone 4S is the first iPhone to earn my endorsement. Apple's new dual antenna design overcame their "grip of death" reception problem. They have also tweaked battery efficiency on this model which was also one of our peeves. The 4S features a far improved 8-megapixel camera with all-new optics. It records stunning 1080p HD video and blows the doors off my EVO's camera. It comes with iOS 5 and iCloud. Siri, an amazing voice activated personal intelligent assistant helps you get things done, just by using your voice. The device pricing itself is identical between carriers. Carrier coverage and data plans differ though. When ordering, please specify carrier, GB memory, and color preferences. The prices with 2 year plans are: $199.99/16GB, $299.99/32GB and $399.99/64GB. The color choices are black or white. Remember, taxes are based on the pre-discount prices which range between $650 and $850 depending on memory configuration. And yes, I just turned in my EVO (Android OS) and am now using an iPhone 4S-16GB. It's awesome! Order yours now!

 


Verizon Motorola 4G LTE Droid RAZR 4.3" AMOLED Android
If you imagine what the iPhone 5 might look like, this could be it. First off, it also has a built-in non-user replaceable battery. This is my beef with the iPhones. It also has 4G LTE capabilities along with 3G. What's unique at first glance is the slimness of this model. Motorola acheives this by utilizng a Kevlar backplate with super durable Corning Gorilla Glass on the front screen. A dual core 1.2Ghz processor with 1GB of DDR2 RAM will handle everything you would want to do. The super AMOLED 4.3" screen is simply brilliant. The Droid RAZR also has an 8MP camera that can even record 1080p HD video for playback on your flatscreen TV. This is the thinnest and lighest of the bad boys at 4.48oz. This device is mobile hotpost capable for up to 8 devices when subscribing to this feature. If there was one feature that is lacking, it would be the global SIM card. This model is not a global capable model bit a great domestic choice, if you are not a heavy user like me. It is currently $299.99 with 2 year contracts.

 

Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus with IceCream Sandwich OS
This model is very similar to the Galaxy S models with a few important differences. It also has a 1.2GHz dual core processor and 4.6" Super AMOLED HD screen. Ice Cream Sandwich brings an entirely new look and feel to Android though. The lock screen, widgets, notifications, multi-tasking and everything in between have been rethought and refined to make Android simple, beautiful, and beyond smart. This model debuts Face Unlock, Simply hold the phone in front of your face and smile at the camera and your device unlocks.
Now add Verizon's 4G LTE network speeds and all the other bells and whistles. Curiously, the camera is only 5mp while many other high-end models offer 8mp. It's too bad that Samsung continues to use those plastic housings instead of aluminum and/or steel. That being said, this is an excellent model for gaming, watching movies, and video conferencing. It works great streaming Adobe Flash videos too. This model is currently $299.99 with plans and rumored to be coming to Sprint soon.

 

Sprint Samsung Galaxy S2 4G EPIC Touch Android
This is the next generation Android. It's screen is bigger, it's processor is bigger yet it's super slim in size. The secret is that the Super AMOLED Plus 4.52" Screen has the ability to deliver brilliant colors with the most contrast, providing a vivid and crisp viewing experience. It's a visual treat you won't get from other screens. You don't even have to be directly in front of it to see a perfect image. At over 4.5" large, this device is like a mini tablet. It's 1.2Ghz processor is bigger than the one on my Apple G4 PowerBook. The rear facing camera is an amazing 8 MP 1080p camera for shooting super sharp photos and videos. With a cable, you can output your games, videos and Media Hub movies to your HD TV for another level entertainment. As for video chat, real communication is nonverbal. Expressions and gestures tell you more than just the voice alone. The Epic™ 4G Touch has a 2 MP front facing camera so you can look the person directly in the eye. Now available starting at $199.99*

 

Sprint Motorola Photon Global Android SmartPhone
Finally, a great world Android model from Sprint. This device has all of the must-have features you'll love like a 4.3" qHD display, dual cameras, world capabilities and a unique kickstand for easy viewing. The Photon 4G is a media powerhouse that will quickly become your entertainment command center. Capture pictures and video with the 8 megapixel camera with camcorder and replay via HDTV or post to your favorite social network. Revolutionize your mobile media experience by connecting with your friends, online albums, recommended music, videos and more. With a 1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual core processor, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB internal memory and a world class HTML browser, you'll revel in an unprecedented multimedia experience that rivals a netbook's. This Android Gingerbread 2.3 OS model has special enterprise security permissions already built-in. The Reviews have been phenominal. New WSCA Price of $149.99**

 

BlackBerry 9900/9930 Global Touch Screen Series
This is the long awaited 9900 series model featuring faster loading, faster scrolling, and faster zooming. It's the fastest BlackBerry experience to date. The premium BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 smartphones feature the most powerful engine ever in a BlackBerry smartphone. BlackBerry 7 is the next generation BlackBerry OS, packed with powerful new features and innovative apps. Augmented reality introduces exciting new ways to interact with the world around you, and with Near Field Communication (NFC) built-in, you can connect with other NFC-enabled devices and smart tags. These models have RIM's world renown e-mail but now offer a great browsing experience too. That was RIM's previous achilles heal. We have the 9900 model with T-Mobile and the 9930 with Sprint & Verizon. This model is $199.99 with most carriers on 2 year plans.

 

Verizon Motorola Bionic Android 2.3 SmartPhone
With a ferociously fast Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and dual-core 1 GHz processor, DROID BIONIC is one of he best deals out there. With ZumoCast™ by Motorola, nothing is beyond your digital reach. This free app lets you pull your music, movies, pictures and documents from your computer like a digital telepath — instantly and wirelessly. That’s right, DROID BIONIC is so powerful, it can control your connected devices and extract their precious content, remotely, at 4G LTE speed. Connect your DROID BIONIC to a webtop-enabled accessory* and instantly, Motorola's revolutionary webtop app displays your phone’s interface on a monitor or HD TV. Surf the web, make a call, send a text, stream a video or run an app on a full Firefox® browser, all at the same time and while the phone charges.

 

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S-2 Android featuring HSPA+42
Ironically, while T-Mobile doesn't have the 4G infrastructure of the other carriers, they have figured out a way to maximize their 3G network speeds to meet, if not exceed the big boys 4G speeds. While AT&T and Sprint S2 models have 1.2GHz dual-core processors, T-Mobile's version sports a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 processor. In speed tests, this model and the other HSPA+42 model, the HTC Arrive both averaged 8mbps with speeds as high as 20mbps. This model also has the 4.52" Super AMOLED display, 8mp rear camera, 2mp front camera, 1080p record/playback and all the rest of the cool applications and features found on Android Gingerbread 2.3 OS. This model will sell for $229.99 after October 10, 2011

 

T-Mobile HTC Amaze Android 2.3 SmartPhone with HSPA+42
Progressive downloading means virtually no waiting, select the show you want to watch and get started watching right away while the show downloads in the background. With a supercharged 1.5 GHz dual core processor and theoretical peak download speeds of 42 Mbps, this smartphone on T-Mobile's 4G network allows you to browse the web faster than on home Internet. While most manufacturers simply leave a one-line description for the camera, T-Mobile touts the photography capabilities of this device. Simply mentioning the 8 megapixel sensor might be an understatement for the HTC Amaze. Some paired up technologies include auto face detection, shake detection, dual LED flash, an illuminated sensor for low-light imaging, a wide aperture lens, and zero shutter lag. The HTC Amaze also has a 4.3 inch qHD Super LCD display, HDMI output, a microUSB port, Bluetooth, WiFi, Mobile Hotspot support, 16 GB of internal storage, microSD expansion, and a 1730 mAh battery. Of course, the device runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and HTC Sense 3.0.

 


Verizon HTC Rezound 4G LTE Android with Beats Music
The original Sprint HTC EVO 4G was a gamechanger much like the iPhone. HTC debuted their first 4G LTE model for Verizon about 8 months later. It was called the HTC Thunderbolt and it is still current. The Rezound is the next generation. It's not the thinnest phone, nor does it have Ice Cream Sandwich (yet), but being the first carrier-branded handset in the US boasting a 720p HD display should carry a lot of weight. The Rezound -- as you might have gathered from the name -- is also the first HTC gizmo in the States to integrate Beats Audio. If you are a music afficianado, get this Smartphone! What a beast! It comes with a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM8660 CPU, Adreno 220 GPU, 1GB of RAM, an 8MP rear camera with 1080p video capture and a 2MP front-facing cam, 16GB of internal storage (10 of which are user-accessible) and an included 16GB microSD card. This model is even being packaged with a $100 pair of iBeats. If you are a music lover, this is the rolls royce of music players. Now $299.99*

 

New T-Mobile BlackBerry 9360 with Full UMA and OS-7
This is the best BlackBerry choice for frequent global travelers. That's because it's the only new 9000 series model to still offer T-Mobile's amazing Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA). This feature is the best kept secret in the wireless business. UMA has long been one of our legal loopholes to call free while overseas. Research in Motion (RIM), the maker of Blackberry devices used to exclusively equip UMA technology on all T-Mobile BlackBerry devices. This is no longer the case. This is the only model that still offers full UMA capability. It is also encased in a sleek package, including a wide 2.4-inch screen, full QWERTY keypad and navigation track-pad. The BlackBerry Curve 9360 is ideal for efficient mobile communications. This new generation smartphone is also equipped with essential smartphone features such a large 800mhz processor, 5-megapixel camera with flash, video recorder and Wi-Fi connectivity for voice and data for a premium smartphone experience. Now available with contract for $79.99

 
Honorable Mention... HTC Thunderbolt, HTC EVO 4G, HTC EVO 3D, HTC EVO Design, Samsung Epic Slider
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