CTIA Vegas 2009

Let's Talk checks out Verizon's CDM-8975PTT

During CTIA last week, Joni from Let's Talk visited the PCD (formerly UTStarcom) booth and got her hands-on the CDM-8975 for Verizon Wireless. This short video offers insight on this great new push-to-talk device for VZW.

Let's Talk gets a demo of AT&T's LG Neon

Posting more of her coverage from CTIA Las Vegas, Joni from Let's Talk got a quick run down of some of the features for the LG Neon. The LG Neon is scheduled for release at AT&T.

Let's Talk checks out the Nokia E71x @ CTIA 2009

Joni from Let's Talk has posted some additional coverage from her week at CTIA Las Vegas. She was able to get a closer look at the Nokia E71x for AT&T. This short walk thru with the Nokia rep provides some great insight on what to expect from this soon to arrive device.

Samsung Finesse (Metro PCS) - Hands-On

Metro PCS goes TouchWiz! Samsung drops the Finesse, Metro PCS' first all-touch phone. With a full touchscreen, TouchWiz UI, 2 MP camera, and high speed mobile Internet, Finesse brings the high-end experience to no-contract cell service.

Samsung Propel Pro - Hands-On

Samsung and AT&T take the Propel Pro at CTIA 2009. Noah checks out the new Propel Pro, a QWERTY slider Windows Mobile smartphone, at the Samsung Mobile booth.

Sony Ericsson T707 Hands-On

Noah goes hands-on with the new T707, a Sony Ericsson "Glam" phone designed with tennis star Maria Sharapova.

Motorola Evoke QA4 Hands-On @ CTIA 2009

Motorola launched the Evoke QA4, a full featured touchscreen phone meant to be easier to use than your average smartphone. Noah got a hands-on sneak peek at CTIA Las Vegas 2009.

LG Xenon (AT&T) - Hands-On

Available April 8 for $99 on contract, LG's Xenon packs a lot of tech into a cute little package. Touchscreen, QWERTY board, 3G, GPS, and a new visual contacts interface ... for starters. Noah checked it out at LG's "dinner table" in Las Vegas.

LG GD900: "The Transparent Phone"

Noah gets hands-on with the sexiest new phone at CTIA 2009: The LG GD900. This slider features a crazy transparent keyboard that doubles as a multitouch trackpad. There's also a multitouch screen and a ton of tricked-out features including an 8MP camera. And it's thin!

Samsung Magnet (AT&T) - Hands-On

Samsung and AT&T launched the Magnet, a low-cost messaging phone with a full QWERTY keyboard and a crazy orange paint job. Noah checked it out at Sammy's booth at CTIA '09 in Las Vegas

CTIA Wrap-Up: The Week That Was in Cell Phone Land

For a show that was "light on news," it still took me the entire weekend and Monday after getting home from CTIA Las Vegas 2009 to edit and post all of the video footage I took at the event.  CTIA comes at something of an odd time for the US cellular market, as it's both very close on the heels of Mobile World Congress, at which many manufacturers launch their flagship products for the year, and it's too early for the traditional Summer new...

2 New Bluetooth headsets from SoundID

You might remember SoundID from last year's CTIA coverage, it's the company that focuses more on improving audio quality than simply adding features. This year the company announced two new Bluethooth headsets: the Sound ID 200 and the Sound ID 300. Sound ID 200: This Bluetooth headset is all about reducing background noise through NoiseNavigation technology, making this a good option for people who tend to talk on a cell phone in noisy...

AT&T to sell subsidized netbooks in select locations

Announced today at CTIA in Las Vegas, AT&T has edged out big red to be the first carrier to launch subsidized netbooks.  Select stores in Atlanta and Philadelphia are being stocked with the computers, which contain built-in 3G capabilities.  The caveat?  Users are required to sign up for AT&T's “Internet at Home and On the Go” broadband services.  Entry-level laptops will start at $49.99 and rise as high as the Lenovo...

Initial Impressions: BlackBerry App World

For BlackBerry users across North America, the day has finally come where RIM has joined the ranks of Android (Android Market) and Apple (App Store) with the launch of the BlackBerry App World.  Referred to as "an exciting new sales channel" by co-CEO Mike Lazaridis, the marketplace will initially have 1,000 free and paid applications starting at $2.99.I've been tinkering with App World since the launch 12:01 AM, and I'm quite...

HTC Snap: New Smartphone announced at CTIA

It's early on the East Coast and even earlier out West, but that doesn't stop the news from CTIA Las Vegas.  HTC announced the introduction of their newest QWERTY smartphone, the Snap.  Find all of the details from the complete press release below.LAS VEGAS – April 1, 2009 - HTC Corporation today debuted its newest QWERTY smartphone, the HTC Snap™. Designed with a set of features selected to deliver everything customers need...

Kyocera Sanyo announces SCP-2700

The Kyocera Sanyo SCP-2700 we reported on a few weeks ago has officially been announced by Sprint, and sports a 1.3 megapixel camera, GPS, full QWERTY keypad, and a 2.2-inch QVGA screen.  Based on Sprint's press release, it is an entry-level phone geared toward those who rely heavily on text messaging.  The SCP-2700 will launch on May 10th in "Deep Blue" and "Impulsive Pink" for $29.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.

Samsung announces Instinct S30, nothing "Mini" about it

This just in from CTIA - Samsung and Sprint have announced the Instinct S30 (SPH-M810), and is not a "mini" device, as was widely speculated during the rumor period.  The device will offer Opera Mini 4.2, calendar sync, instant messaging, a 2 megapixel camera, EVDO Rev. 0, and a microSD card slot supporting up to 32GB cards.  Two colors will be available at launch: "Touch of Copper" and "Cobalt Metal."  The Instinct S30 will be...

Microsoft to preview its own “App Store” at CTIA

Reuters reports that Microsoft is showing some headway with its upcoming Windows Marketplace for Mobile. The company announced partnerships with Pandora, Facebook and the game wizards at Electronic Arts, among others, and will go ahead with plans to preview a demo version of the software store this week at CTIA. (BTW, Noah’s flight to Las Vegas has landed and by now, he’s probably unpacking his vid cam and gear, so check back soon for all the...

Research In Motion to launch BlackBerry App World on April 1st?

According to an article published in BusinessWeek, RIM co-CEO Mike Lazaridis is expected to launch the BlackBerry App World during his CTIA keynote in Las Vegas on April 1st.  Thanks to the wide-reaching success of Apple's App Store, RIM, Nokia, Microsoft, and others are quickly catching on to what could easily become a profitable segment of their business model.  RIM is no stranger to the application front having worked with software...

HTC Maple making an appearance at CTIA?

When I think of 'maple,' syrup comes to mind, however apparently the folks over at HTC thought a bit differently in regards to product naming.  Regardless, the BlackBerry-esque HTC Maple is rumored to be announced at CTIA in April.  Aimed at the smartphone beginners, the tentative specs for the T-Mobile Dash replacement are a QWERTY keyboard, 2.4-inch QVGA display, a 528 MHz Qualcomm processor, 156MB RAM/256MB ROM, 2 megapixel camera,...

Re: Re: LG Xenon (AT&T) - Hands-On

i would recommend the xenon it has more option on the keyboard and loads of add on's, seemingly more than the impression, its also smaller.

Re: Palm Pre New Apps: Pandora, Fandango, Sprint TV, Nascar

the pre looks so awesome

Re: LG Xenon (AT&T) - Hands-On

I luv the phone im getting this one 2mmorow yES!!! im getting in black

Re: Samsung Finesse (Metro PCS) - Hands-On

all u need is the mirco sd card, it will play videos and photos

Re: LG Xenon (AT&T) - Hands-On

Hey Im an at Coustmer i was wonder what phone was better the impression or the xenon im looking to buy one of them but im not sure which one im leaning closer to the xenon so waht do you guys think

Re: Re: LG Xenon (AT&T) - Hands-On

TO me, I think plain black is the best

Re: Samsung Instinct s30 (Sprint) Hands-On

what phone is the better the Samsung Instinct s30 or the Exclaim?

Re: Re: Samsung Instinct s30 (Sprint) Hands-On

What are you talking about the instinct s30 is a good solid phone sure it isnt an iphone,g1, or blackberry but it works man it doesnt crash it doesnt lag IT DOES WHAT ITS SUPPOSED TO DO!! atleast it didnt take samsung three tries to put mms messaging and a landscape keyboard on it and ohhh yea a three 1/2 mm headphone jack and a video camera. to top it off sprint has the best rates. you get EVERYTHING!!!!! for a hundred bucks you cant beat that and it has all the email clients on it ( at&t not having gmail on all phones ) Im sick of every one bashing samsung and instinct its a phone when it boils down to it does what you want it to do like calling emailing and text messaging the basics and there is more to back it up like a good touch screen opera mini which is great and a great voice command system i dont get whats not to like how can you call this a crappy device??? you obviously dont have a cluue

Re: Re: Samsung Instinct s30 (Sprint) Hands-On

hey who ever this is u dont have a clue the instinct s30 sure it isnt an iphone,g1,or blackberry but it works man it doesnt crash it doesnt lag IT DOES WHAT ITS SUPPOSED TO DO. Im sick of everyone bashing samsung and instinct. What do you want a phone to do?? it does everything you need it has better call quality than most phones (Iphone) and it has a good email interphase and it has all the main email clients ( at&t not having gmail ) better voice command system has a better service carrier. and Sprint has the best rates you get EVERYTHING for a hundred bucks a month you cant beat that try criticize something that you can back up your point Instinct as a phone is a good solid choice iphone has great apps but it has its fare share of problems hint the 3GS. So back off the instinct you have absolutely no idea what you are talkin about.

Re: HTC Diamond2: Joni from Let's Talk gets a closer look during CTIA

i wish i coold inslaull android on it