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CNET readers' favorite smartphones
Bonnie Cha
Senior editor August 30, 2010 (updated on: July 6, 2011)
A lot of smartphones come through our offices here at CNET, and we put each one through its paces; some pass with flying colors and others we'd rather take a pass on. However, at the end of the day, it's you, our readers, who are the harshest critics. After all, you're the ones living with and using these gadgets every day, and though we have our own list of editors' favorites, we also definitely pay attention to user ratings and opinions. Here are six of the latest smartphones that you gave a passing grade.
| Product name | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 to $274.98 | $0.00 to $0.01 | $0.01 to $449.99 | $499.99 to $591.05 | $524.99 | $105.95 |
| CNET editors' rating | ||||||
| Average user rating | ||||||
| Release date | June 24, 2011 | May 15, 2011 | June 15, 2011 | February 10, 2011 | February 01, 2011 | |
| The Bottom Line | The 3D features are a fun addition, but it's the HTC Evo 3D's zippy performance and improved battery life that make this Android smartphone one of Sprint's best. | The Samsung Infuse 4G disappoints in some areas, but it's still a very good Android smartphone for AT&T customers as long as you're OK with the larger design. | Its excellent design and user experience, coupled with its solid performance, make the HTC Sensation 4G one of the best Android phones yet and a top pick for T-Mobile customers. | Despite a few complaints, the Samsung Galaxy S II hits all the high notes, making the unlocked handset Samsung's most advanced and successful smartphone to date. | The Verizon iPhone 4 has much in common with its AT&T counterpart, but varying features and different performance give it enough room to stand apart. It won't vastly change your iPhone experience, but we welcome the consumer choice that it brings. | The LG Optimus V is a great entry-level Android smartphone if you want to go the prepaid route. |
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| Features | ||||||
| Cellular technology | CDMA/WiMax | GSM / UMTS | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X | CDMA2000 1X |
| Weight | 5.9 oz | 4.9 oz | 5.2 oz | 4.09 oz | 4.8 oz | 4.7 oz |
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 3.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n WiMAX | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR IEEE 802.11b/g/n | Bluetooth 3.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n | Bluetooth 3.0 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g Bluetooth 2.1 EDR |
| Service Provider | Sprint Nextel | AT&T | T-Mobile | Unlocked | Verizon Wireless | Virgin Mobile |
| Band / mode | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband) / HSDPA 900/1700/2100 (Tri-band) | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 | CDMA2000 1X 1900 |
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Loving my WP7!
http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/apple-iphone-4-32gb/4852-6452_7-34117595-2.html?ord=&tag=srt;hgh&uoShowOnly=full
I had the Verizon iPhone, but Verizon's network ran so slowly, I gave the phone back.
I then bought an AT&T iPhone4, and found AT&T's netwoek speed 2.4X faster than Verizon's.
Verizon is obviously having the same problem AT&T had due to the popularity of the iPhone.
Verizon just has a mjuch WORSE problem.
And I wish the Verizon Kiosk Managers would stop saying Verizon runs on a "4G" network. It does not.
It has a 4GLTE network, which is NOT a 4G speed network, but is slower than 4G.
Let's be honest, Verizon.
I am a corporate computer network manager.