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| Product | Pantech Hotshot (red, Verizon Wireless) | Samsung Brightside (Verizon Wireless) | Samsung Intensity III (Verizon Wireless) | LG Extravert (Verizon Wireless) | Alcatel Authority (Cricket Wireless) |
| Price | $0.00 to $269.99 | MSRP: $249.99 | $0.00 | $0.00 | MSRP: $249.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 2.5 stars | 3 stars | 3 stars | 3 stars | 2.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 2 stars | 2 stars | 2 stars | 3.5 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | October 6, 2011 | March 1, 2012 | July 2, 2012 | December 26, 2011 | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | With its delayed touch screen and sluggish processor, the Hotshot's smartphone-esque look is a detriment. It's better to commit to a full-on feature phone or a smartphone instead of a device that overlaps the two. | The Samsung Brightside isn't my all-time favorite feature phone, thanks to its exposed touch-screen menu, low-res screen, and laggy processor, but it is one option for Verizon customers. | The low specs, flat keyboard, and unattractive look outweigh the Samsung Intensity III's rugged design and call simulator. | Aside from a few design flaws and a poor touchscreen, the LG Extravert is a solid feature phone that can execute basic tasks reliably and has good call quality. | While the Alcatel Authority can serve as a first foray into
Android, there are better basic smartphone deals to be found on Cricket. |
| Service Provider | Verizon Wireless | Verizon Wireless | Verizon Wireless | Verizon Wireless | Info unavailable |
| Cellular technology | CDMA | CDMA | CDMA2000 1X | CDMA | Info unavailable |
| Specific absorption rate (SAR) | 0.78 W/Kg | 0.75 W/Kg | 0.66 W/Kg | 0.77 W/Kg | Info unavailable |
| Band / mode | CDMA 800/1900 (Dual Band) | CDMA 800 | CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 | CDMA 850/1900 (Dual Band) | Info unavailable |
| Talk time | Up to 301 min | Up to 390 min | Up to 300 min | Up to 350 min | Info unavailable |
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 2.1 | Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 | Info unavailable |
| Weight | 3.2 oz | 4.3 oz | 4.06 oz | 4.3 oz | Info unavailable |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices |
| MSRP: $249.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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| MSRP: $249.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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