T-Mobile’s myTouch is a decent handset, but it came in two models, standard and with a slide-out keyboard. The latter is the myTouch Q, and it shares many of the same traits and specifications, but has two major differences that set it apart: the physical keyboard and a lower-resolution display. Both make a world of difference.

Hardware

With any phone that has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, the myTouch Q is about twice as thick as the myTouch and can be considered a bulky smartphone. Rounded edges make it comfortable to hold in the hand, and the extra weight makes the Q feel more solid.

Unlike other phones with physical keyboards, like the older myTouch 4G Slide, the myTouch Q is comfortable to type on and is easy to do so at higher typing speeds. The hard buttons are comfortable to type on both with fingertips and finger nails, though the buttons are harder to press than most keyboards. I find harder buttons are better than rubber keys because they keep users from accidentally pressing keys mistakenly.

Besides for the keyboard the myTouch Q looks as typical an Android phone as you can get. A slim power button rests on the top left and is easy to press and find. The display is, unlike the myTouch and most Android smartphones today, a 480×320 display, which is slightly more than half of today’s 800×480, and exactly half of the iPhone’s 960×640. This means not only is the myTouch Q a low-resolution phone, it also isn’t widescreen. It is not a video device.

Also unlike the myTouch, the display is an LCD panel instead of AMOLED, which furthers the not-for-video design. It is easier to see in bright conditions and direct sunlight than the myTouch. The screen is also smaller, 3.5″ instead of 3.8 of the myTouch.

Aside from that the two phones are identical; the same CPU, same amount of RAM, same parts, and even the same battery.

Software

The myTouch Q uses the same Android 2.3 operating system as the myTouch, to the extent that nothing is different. If you held both phones in your hands, they would seem very different externally but identical internally. The only difference between the software is how fast it is, and only because of the difference in screen resolutions. The myTouch Q is actually faster because it doesn’t have to process as much screen data as the myTouch. The benchmarks reveal exactly how much faster it is.

Battery Life

Battery life on the myTouch Q is both better and worse than the myTouch, which means it’s better than the vast majority of smartphones today. I ran two tests on both handsets, with wireless settings on and off (meaning Wi-Fi and 4G active and not active). The myTouch had no difference in time, but the myTouch Q had about an hour difference on both tests. Still, even the lower 9-hours of continuous processing is far better than most phones can handle today.

In my real world testing, the long battery life was exceptional. Like with the myTouch and LG Doubleplay before it, I was able to spend over a full day making calls, texting, using GPS navigation, push email, and simple apps without having to worry about battery life. Even under very strenuous conditions I could come home at the end of the day with 20-30% battery life. As with the myTouch however, the myTouch Q suffers from poor battery life with continuous talk time, and I only managed just over three hours.

Benchmarks

As mentioned above, the biggest boon to the myTouch Q’s performance is having less screen to fill. With a small 320×480 display, benchmark scores tended to be higher on the myTouch Q than competing devices. However, it isn’t nearly as powerful as competing devices on more stressful benchmarks like Quadrant Standard. Even then the score is inflated because of the lower resolution, which is why it scored a cool 100 points better.

Other benchmarks I ran, like GLBenchmark, would not even run. To be clear, the myTouch Q is not a powerful phone. It’s fast enough to browse the web well and can run apps better than the myTouch, but don’t expect to be playing high-end games on this device. I tested OnLive’s gaming service on the myTouch Q, and it ran but the low resolution made it very difficult to play because the service is not intended to match such a small screen.

The myTouch Q, like the myTouch, failed my Amazon video test, where I stream video from Amazon Prime.

Camera

The camera is identical to the one on the myTouch, but the myTouch Q does include built-in flash. I tested the camera, as you can see in the sample shots below, and it’s decent but not great. For low-light shots the camera has extreme difficulty focusing, and there is severe oversharpening of images, as you can see in the last one (scroll right). However, in good lighting shots come out clear and colorful, though there is a definite lack of detail when looking at images in their native size.

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Conclusion

The myTouch Q is identical to the myTouch except for two things: a physical slide-out keyboard and a lower display resolution. Slight other differences like how fast it processes information (the Q is slightly faster) and the display panel’s build (the Q is an LCD panel, as opposed to AMOLED) posit that the Q is geared more towards typers and people who read a lot on their phones, not those who want to watch video.

Editor’s Rating:

3 out of 5 stars

Good

Bottom Line: Like the myTouch before it, the myTouch Q is a decent phone with great battery life. It’s very good for typing and web browsing, though suffers when running beefier applications. A solid basic smartphone.

Pros:

• QWERTY is comfortable to type with
• Excellent battery life
• Minimalist hardware and software design

If speed is your game, then checkout Verizon’s latest handset, the Samsung Stratosphere.  It’s their first 4G phone to sport a 5 row physical QWERTY keyboard.   It will ship October 13th for $149.99 after a 2-year contract.

At the center of this phone is Samsung’s 4-inch Super AMOLED screen which can playback video up to 720p in resolution.  However, the 5 megapixel camera is only capable of capture DVD quality video, which is a bit sad considering the rest of the phone seems to be on par with today’s handsets – there is a 1.3mp shooter on the front.  Under the hood is a 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird processor and Verizon has included their Mobile Hotspot functionality which supports up to 5 devices.   In the connectivity departement there is WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 and support for DLNA.  The phone will ship with Android 2.3.

If you’re a business user, you might be interested to hear that the Stratosphere supports Cisco’s AnyConnect 2.1 SSL VPN service and variety of other business applications right out of the box.

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced the Samsung Stratosphere™, a Galaxy S® smartphone, will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning Oct. 13.

The Samsung Stratosphere is the first 4G LTE smartphone from Verizon Wireless equipped with a five-row QWERTY keyboard and designed with Samsung’s four-inch Super AMOLED™ display. Additionally, the Stratosphere supports enhanced B2B-enabled connectivity services from Cisco™, the most comprehensive mobile implementation of Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) and support for secure remote device management from Sybase ® Afaria®.

Ideal for the business professional, the Samsung Stratosphere offers robust data management support. The Stratosphere will support Samsung’s Enterprise Platform enhancements such as VPN, encryption and Mobile Device Management (MDM). EAS includes features such as direct push, email, calendar, contact sync and Global Address List (GAL), as well as EAS policies including storage card encryption, device encryption, and simple and complex password support, all essential for streamlining business on the smartphone.

Key features:

4G LTE – customers can expect fast download speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G LTE mobile broadband coverage areas
Five-row QWERTY keyboard
Samsung Super AMOLED™ Screen Technology makes watching movies, viewing videos and playing games come to life, even in bright light and outdoor environments
Android™ 2.3 Gingerbread – support for Google™ Mobile Services including Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Talk™, Google Search™, Google Maps™ and access to more than 250,000 apps available to download from Android Market™
Samsung 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor
Front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for video chat and 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus and flash (720p HD playback and 480p DVD-quality recording)
Mobile Hotspot Capability – share 4G connection with up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices or a 3G connection with up to five devices
AllShare® – enables wireless connectivity through Digital Living Network Alliance® (DLNA), so customers can send multimedia content to other DLNA Certified®-enabled devices such as TVs and laptops
Samsung Media Hub – Samsung’s own content service, offering a vast lineup of critically acclaimed films and TV programs for rent or purchase
Bluetooth® 3.0 technology – support for headset, hands-free, stereo, phonebook access, and object push for vCard and vCalendar
Multiple video file formats supported, including DivX and XviD
Wi-Fi Connectivity (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Business features:

Samsung’s enterprise mobility solutions will provide flexibility and connectivity for mobile workforces, ensuring that users are able to operate more efficiently on the go.

Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) – communicate directly with your Microsoft Exchange Server enabling push email, calendar and contacts
Support for Cisco AnyConnect 2.1 SSL VPN – supports access to private corporate networks using industry-standard VPN protocols with enhanced security of 4G LTE networks helps users tap into VPN networks with no waiting
Encryption Services – users and IT administrators can initiate a remote wipe command to erase private information
Support for Sybase Afaria® – MDM capabilities allow an integrated experience for the end user in the event it is required by their IT department or corporate policy
Pricing and data packages:

The Samsung Stratosphere will be available on Oct. 13 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
Customers that purchase a Samsung Stratosphere smartphone will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 for monthly access and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.

LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G LTE as used herein refers to the fact that the Samsung Galaxy S® Stratosphere™ can operate on Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network. Stratosphere is a trademark of Verizon Wireless.

It’s not your garden variety smartphone, but nor is the next exciting device to hit the Android market.  Nonetheless, the HTC Merge will hit “multiple North American carriers beginning in spring 2011″.

It’s packed with a 3.8-inch touchscreen, Android 2.2, a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and HTC Sense UI.  Those of you in need of a tactile experience will take joy in the slideout QWERTY keyboard.  There is also GPS, WiFi and the ability to capture 720p video.

What carriers we don’t know, but our best guess is Sprint and Verizon.  Why?  Just a gut feeling.

Update: Since it’s a world phone it should sport GMS connectivity in addition to CDMA.

HTC Introduces the Powerful, Feature-Rich HTC Merge

The HTC Merge™ Smartphone Brings Android™ and HTC Sense™ to HTC’s First CDMA Android World Phone

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BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — HTC Corp., a global designer of smartphones, today announced that the new HTC Merge smartphone will be made available through multiple North American carriers beginning in spring 2011. The HTC Merge smartphone combines a full QWERTY slide-out keyboard with the power of Android 2.2, the HTC Sense experience, a large 3.8-inch touch-screen display and a 5 megapixel camera to create a complete mobile experience for those looking for a truly complete smartphone. The HTC Merge is also HTC’s first Android-based CDMA world phone.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110225/SF54676)

“HTC prides itself on creating unique solutions that meet the needs of different customers, and with features like a full keyboard and global 3G roaming, the HTC Merge smartphone is the perfect example of this commitment,” said Jason Mackenzie, president, HTC Americas. “Combining the functionality of Android with the HTC Sense experience, the HTC Merge is the perfect device for those customers who are looking for a reliable mobile experience with the features and functionality of a smartphone, whether it’s at home or travelling around the world.”

Customers will appreciate seamless integration with Exchange ActiveSync, enjoy quick and easy access to Flickr® for sharing and viewing pictures, and find new ways to customize their experience with the Android Market™ with more than 100,000 applications. With a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, customers will be able to keep in touch with friends and family no matter where they are, as well as stay in the loop with Flickr, Facebook® and Twitter™ updates through HTC FriendStream™.

In addition, the HTC Merge smartphone has a 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus and flash that captures outstanding images, while 3G connectivity makes sharing those special moments with friends and family quick and easy. The HTC Merge smartphone also comes with integrated GPS, Wi-Fi connectivity and even the ability to capture high-definition 720p video.

Availability

HTC Merge is slated to be available from multiple North American operators beginning in spring 2011.

Looking for a new business phone that isn’t a Blackberry?  Good news, because Nokia has introduced the E7, a Symbian^3 phone.  Sure, it’s all touchscreen, but hidden beneath is a full QWERTY keyboard.  Don’t worry, it ain’t fat as it only measures 13.8mm thin.  They’ve also tossed in an 8 megapixel shooter that can capture 720p video and 16GB of built-in storage.  It ships with Microsoft Exchange support and also has an HDMI connection in addition to Dolby Digital Plus Surround Sound.   In terms of battery life Nokia says to expect 18 days of standby and 9 hours of talk time.  It will launch in Q4 of 2010 off contract for $645 US and come in silver white, dark grey, green, blue and orange.

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Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X10 Mini Pro is now officially available.  Where we don’t know, but some where in Europe.  They say it’s the world’s smallest Android handset with a full QWERTY keyboard.  Other features include a 240×320 touchscreen, microSD card slot, 3G connectivity and Android 2.1.

Hit the video after the ‘leap’ for a quick product run down.

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We’ve been waiting for it and finally Vizio’s newest line of Internet connected LCD TVs are finally shipping.  They boast not only local LED dimming, but Vizio’s Internet apps, which include access to a wide variety of websites such as Netflix, Pandora, Facebook and more.

In addition to built-in WiFi each set includes a Bluetooth remote control that slides open to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, making navigating the webosphere all the more easy, or at least we hope so – it should making dialing up a Netflix movie all the easier, that’s for sure.

As of now Amazon is shipping the 47-inch and 55-inch version, although the larger of the two has a 3-5 week shipping window.  There’s no word on when we can expect the other smaller variants of Vizio’s Internet connected sets, but since we’ve been waiting on these for almost 9 months you’d think they would hurry up already.

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Ever since the launch of the iPhone, virtual keyboards have become more and more popular, but there are still some inherent kinks that can make using them a frustrating experience. The T9 Trace software is setting out to solve that problem. It’s from the same people who brought you the T9 predictive text dictionary found on almost all physical keyboard cell phones. For the Trace, instead of tapping out each letter to spell a word, the system allows users to swipe across the on-screen keyboard while the software intuitively guesses what word you’re trying to spell. It should allow for some really quick and easy messaging.

The system supports 70 languages, and it comes with automatic error correction (a big plus) and auto-completion. The software will be appearing on touchscreen phones soon.

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Still looking for an affordable full QWERTY keyboard phone on Big Red?  Well, look no further because today they launched the LG Cosmos.  It’s got that full keyboard you’ve been looking for as well as a Bluetooth 2.1, 1.3 megapixel camera, some built-in social networking features, GPS support, speakerphone and more.  It has yet to make an appearance on VZW’s site, but it should be up momentarily.  Price: $29.99 after a $50 MIR and 2-year contract.

VERIZON WIRELESS AND LG MOBILE PHONES OFFER A STRIKINGLY HIP DEVICE AT A HEAVENLY PRICE

New LG Cosmos Gives Customers the Universe with Slide-Out QWERTY Keyboard, Built-in Social Networking Features and More

BASKING RIDGE, N.J.; SAN DIEGO; and LAS VEGAS – From CTIA WIRELESS 2010®, Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) announced LG Cosmos™ will be available on March 25 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com.  Equipped with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard for easy text messaging and built-in social networking tools and features, LG Cosmos allows customers to keep their friends in the know while keeping up with life on the go.

Key features:
·         Compact, friendly and stylish candy bar phone with a rounded shape and metallic finish
·         Web-based e-mail, instant messaging and chat
·         Text, picture and voice messaging
·         One-touch speaker phone
·         Speaker-independent voice commands, including Call, Send Msg To, Go To, Check, Contacts, Search, Redial, My Verizon and Help
·         Voice clarity – Auto adjust voice clarity based on surrounding noise level
·         Bluetooth® 2.1 capabilities with support for the following profiles: headset, hands-free, phonebook access and object push
·         Send calendar events, contact information and print photos via Bluetooth
·         Dedicated favorites shortcut keys for up to 10 contacts
·         Micro USB charging port
·         USB charging via computer
·         GPS support for enhanced location accuracy

Additional features:
·         Access to Twitter, Facebook®, MySpace and other social networking sites
·         1.3 megapixel camera that includes:
o    Three different resolutions
o    Zoom up to 2.0 times
o    Noise reduction to improve image quality in low-light environments
o    Image editor that allows users to zoom, rotate and crop any picture
o    Insta-uploading of pictures directly to online albums and Facebook
o    Customizable shutter/cue sound, brightness, white balance, color effects, photometry, self-timer and night mode

Pricing and availability:
·         LG Cosmos will be available on Thursday, March 25, online at www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores for $29.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.  Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
·         For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Media can access high-resolution images of LG Cosmos in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.)

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

While it’s not nearly as cool as the Morphpad, Brando’s Rii Mini Wireless Keypad should gets the prize for runner up.  At a glance you can see that it’s a full QWERTY keyboard with a touchpad, which Brando is quick to point out will work in any orientation.  It connects to your device of choice using a 2.4Ghz wireless USB dongle, so smartphones you’re out.  And get this, there’s even a built-in laser pointer and 26 LED lights!  Brando says the battery life is up to “1 mouth”, but I think they mean 1 month, unless of course the battery is only good for one single Power Point presentation, than “mouth” might be right.

You can grab one for $92.

[via Geeky-gadgets]

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It might look like your standard QWERTY keypad but it ain’t, I can assure you of that, as can the below video.  Pelikon’s Morphpad, which is targeted at OEM handset manufactures, can switch from QWERTY to a numeric keypad just by rotating the device 90 degrees.  But the morphing doesn’t stop there.  The keypad can transform into a gaming pad just by rearranging the backlighting of the keys as well as double as a giant touchpad for a computer.

Who knows when, how and whom it will come to market.  Perhaps the next iteration will include an e-ink display, much like the Samsung Alias 2.

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Pop the champagne!  AT&T just officially announced their first Android handset, the Motorola Backflip.  Okay, I’m way overstating my excitement, but it’s good to see Big Blue jump on board with the mobile Google OS.

The Backflip is a Motoblur device and unlike other flip phones is a reverse flip.  What’s that mean?  The QWERTY keyboard folds onto the back of the handset as opposed to over the screen.  Features include WiFi, a 5 megapixel camera, 3G connectivity, a 3.1-inch touchscreen display and more.

The Backflip will launch on March 7th for $100 after a $100 mail-in-rebate and 2-year signing.

Video announcement and unboxing video after the ‘leap’

Word is born!  Motorola’s Devour will hit the “indirect channel” retail outlets in blurring fury on February 25th.  After that VZW’s retail outlets will pick up the phone on March 15th.  There still mention of price, but a few hundos might be in order, even though BGR is reporting $99 as the magical price point.

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Verizon broke new ground this week with the introduction of the Motorola DEVOUR, their first smartphone to sport MOTOBLUR.  Feature wise were looking at a 3.1-inch touchscreen, touch-sensitive nav pad, Android OS, 8GB microSD card slot, Bluetooth with A2DP support, 3G connectivity, media player, WiFi, a slide out QWERTY keyboard, GPS and much more.  There’s no word on a price but you can expect the street date to hit sometime in March.

MOTOROLA DEVOUR™ BRINGS MOTOBLUR™ TO VERIZON WIRELESS’ 3G DATA NETWORK

MOTOBLUR Service Gives Customers Home Screen Access to Content and Contacts

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Verizon Wireless and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the availability of Motorola DEVOUR™ in March.   Motorola DEVOUR will be the first Verizon Wireless phone to feature MOTOBLUR™, Motorola’s unique Android™-powered content delivery service created to make wireless phones more personal and customizable.

MOTOBLUR is the first solution to sync contacts from work and personal e-mail services, including Gmail™, with posts, messages, photos and more from popular sites such as Facebook®, MySpace and Twitter.  With MOTOBLUR, content is automatically delivered to the home screen and fed into easy-to-manage streams.

Key features:
·         Touch-sensitive navigation pad
·         3.1” capacitive touch screen
·         Pre-loaded applications such as Gmail, Google Talk™, YouTube™, Google Search™ and Google Maps™ with Google Maps Navigation.
·         Android Market™ gives users access to more than 20,000 applications.
·         Happenings Widget – MOTOBLUR automatically pushes status updates, wall posts and photo updates from popular social networking sites to the Happenings Widget on the home screen. Customers can flick through the latest updates and fire back responses using the slide-out full QWERTY keyboard.
·         Universal Inbox – MOTOBLUR gathers texts, social network messages and e-mails into one home screen widget for quick response.
·         Back-Up and Security – Contacts, log-in information, home screen customizations, e-mail and social network messages are backed up automatically on the secure MOTOBLUR portal.  The portal also allows customers to use the phone’s fully integrated aGPS to help locate the phone if misplaced. Remote wipe easily clears information from a lost device.
·         8 GB microSD™ card pre-installed
·         Bluetooth® profiles supported: A2DP, HID, HSP, HFP, AVRCP and GAP

Service plans:
·         To get the most from Motorola DEVOUR, customers will need to subscribe to a Nationwide Talk or Nationwide Talk & Text plan and a Data Package for smartphones.  Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access, and Nationwide Talk & Text plans begin at $59.99 monthly access.  A Data Package for smartphones is $29.99 for unlimited monthly access.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Media can access high-resolution images of Motorola DEVOUR in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.)

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with  83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ and LSE: VOD).  For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Yesterday, Sony Ericsson officially announced the Aspen (only if it had ‘extreme’ in the name – great movie).  The Aspen marks the latest phone to be part of the GreenHeart portfolio.  It’s one of the first to run Windows Mobile 6.5.3 and sports a 2.4-inch (240×320) touchscreen and full QWERTY keyboard.  Other features include a 3.2 megapixel camera, microSD card slot (4GB included), Bluetooth with A2Dp, FM radio with RDS, 3.5mm headphone jack, aGPS, WiFi, 10 hour talk time and will be available in iconic black or white silver.  Expect the Aspen to arrive Q2 of this year.

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Amazon has the Palm Pixi Phone for Sprint with a 2-year service contract for $299.99 – $275 instant savings + $0 shipping = $24.99 shipped! The features of this phone include a touchscreen, 3G connectivity, QWERTY keyboard, 8GB of storage, 2 megapixel camera, 5 hour talk time and more.

It’s official: the Palm Pixi will hit Sprint on November 15th and cost $99.99 after a 2-year and $100 mail-in-rebate. That’s a pretty solid price considering it’s multitouch and includes a full QWERTY…

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For those of you out there harping on the iPhone for it’s lack of a physical keyboard, I think your day might of just arrived.  Announced today,  iTwinge will release a QWERTY keyboard adapter for the iPhone 3G(S) that will give you that down home assurance that the keys are actually there.  Shipping on November 19th, the iTwinge keyboard adapter will cost $30.

It would be cool if it had a keychain adapter or lanyard attachment so you could keep it close because you obviously don’t need this all the time.

[via LikeCool]

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LG may have officially announced their first Android based smartphone, but they’re pretty mum on the deets.  What we do know is that the GW620 sports a 3-inch touchscreen, will be social networking ready right out of the box and includes a slide out QWERTY keyboard.  Since the GW620 is set for release this 4th quarter in select European markets we can only assume that they’ll give us a full spec run down any day now.

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Right now Verizon must be happier than a pig in poo. Why? They just launched HTC’s Touch Pro2, and despite being one of the last carriers to the gate with this smartphone, they’ve managed to undercut the competition by $150. That’s right, you can grab the HTC Touch Pro2 (this Friday) for $200 after 2-year contract signing and $100 mail-in-rebate. Meanwhile T-Mobile and Sprint are selling the same handset for $350.

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