Top Ten Best Coolest Hottest Smartphones: Droid X, iPhone, Samsung Epic 4G & EVO 4G Tops

This year has been the year of Android, Droid and Samsung Galaxy S.? The top three best coolest hottest smartphones of the year come from the Android, cosmos, except for one.? Last year, the word Droid entered the lexicon and made it to the very top of consciousness.? While watching summer Shakespeare in the park,this summer, our editor heard one groundling say the another who had gotten lost en route, “Get a Droid!.”?

Let’s see how the winners ranked.

Third Place Wireless and Mobile News’ Top Ten Best Smartphones Review of Reviews:

3. HTC EVO 4G Sprint - with WiMAX high-speed data, video viewing, huge 4.3” touchscreen, this Android smartphone with HTC Sense, sold-out early on. Reviewers called it “everything a geek could dream of.”? Features of HTC EVO 4G include an 8-megapixel video-capture-capable camera and a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for video chat.

Second Place Wireless and Mobile News’ Top Ten Best Smartphones Review of Reviews:

2. Samsung Epic 4G Sprint - this multimedia Samsung Galaxy S Phone. powerhouse was rated well by reviewers. Reviewers raved about the gorgeous Super AMOLED touchscreen, large comfy 5-row keyboard, magnificent media features, fast processor and super fast WiMAX data connections. There is an added monthly fee of $10 for WiMAX service. Amazon Wireless? during as of this writing is selling it for $99 for new customers with a contract.? Wirefly as offers the Epic at discount.

First Place in Wireless and Mobile News’ Top Ten Best Smartphones Review of Reviews was tie, showing that Android an’ Droid are finally encroaching in Apple’s iPhone dominance.

1. iPhone 4 AT&T - this more computer than good calling phone has ubiquitous notoriety, for the first year, attenutation and network issues seem to be taking their tolls.? Reviews of the iPhone 4 are all positive with terms such as “the best iPhone, yet or ever,” and slightly ahead of the superphone pack.

1. Droid X, Verizon - one of the hottest phones of the summer, reviewers called the? 4.3-inch (WVGA 854 x 480) touchscreen gorgeous, beautiful and a knockout. Given Editor’s Choice by PCMag, the Droid X, marks the eXcellent spot? for Wi-Fi hotspots, Bluetooth voice dialing, video/multimedia, great call quality with super noise cancellation and good to great 8 megapixel camera.? Verizon is offering the Droid X as part of its buy one get one free promotion Instant Phone Rebate Only Available with Online Purchase. Online retailers Amazon Wireless and Wirefly offer it at a discount. Read Droid X tips.

Reviews surveyed include data from PCMag, PCWorld, Consumer Reports, ZDNet, Top 10 Reviews and Laptop.

For your convenience we have listed the contenders in order from articles we have published earlier. We also will publish a list of the Top Ten Best Coolest Smartphones by Carriers, the list will be preleased on Facebook because we like it when you click “Like.”

4. Samsung Focus AT&T - beautifully designed with a gorgeous display and solid 5-megapixel camera, it is only Windows Phone to make the top of the list.? Reviewers loved the Super-AMOLED touchscreen, media player and excellent call quality.? Amazon Wireless already has discounted the price for the Samsung Focus to next to nothing with a contract.? Wirefly is offering the Samsung Focus at a super discounted Wirefly price with free activation.

5.Droid Incredible by HTC Verizon - Android smartphone with the full bells and whistles of an 8-megapixel camera (with LED flash), 8 Gigabytes of onboard storage, 3.7” OLED touchscreen, GPS, social-sync, FM radio and Bluetooth.? Reviewers liked the HTCSense interface for social networking and widgets.? When the Droid Incredible was first released, it sold out within a few days.? Currently, online retailers slashed the price of the Droid Incredible to one cent, with free activation (until 1/2/11) at Amazon Wireless.? And the Droid Incredible is free online with free activation from Wirefly.

6. BlackBerry Torch AT&T - a new revamped BlackBerry with both touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard.? The BlackBerry Torch shines with social network messaging that has updates in a unified inbox.? Customer reviews rated this BlackBerry better than iPhone for support, reliability and battery life.? Amazon Wireless offers BlackBerry Torch 9800 for one cent for new customers with a contract.

7. Samsung Vibrant, Sprint - the most praised features of the Samsung Vibrant are the super-AMOLED touchscreen, preloaded entertainment (Avatar movie and SIM 3 game) and synching abilities.? One of the first of the Samsung Galaxy S phone series, the Vibrant’s price has recently been reduced by T-Mobile to $99 with a contract for the web-only discount.

Eighth Place in Wireless and Mobile News’ Top Ten Best Smartphones Review of Reviews is a three-way tie.

8. T-Mobile G2, T-Mobile - this smartphone has an excellent QWERTY keyboard, speed and features.? Reviewers loved Android 2.2, the great call quality and fast data speeds.? It sells for $199 with a contract from T-Mobile and is discounted form Amazon Wireless.

8. Samsung Captivate, AT&T - reviewers all agreed that the Captivate captivates and called it the best Android smartphone at AT&T in August.? It has been available for one cent from Amazon Wireless and highly discounted with free activation from Wirefly.

8. LG Optimus T, T-Mobile - Free with the T-Mobile web-only discount.? This budget-minded smartphone has been highly rated for first-time smartphone buyers.

Many of the top phones were named in Wireless and Mobile News’ Review of Reviews Top Ten Best Android an’ Droid Phones Now an’ Later.

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Top Best Smartphone Countdown: T-Mobile G2, Samsung Captivate & LG Optimus T, 8th

There were so many great smartphones released in 2010 that getting all the reviewers to agree on the top best smartphones is difficult.? We reviewed? PCMag, PCWorld, Consumer Reports, ZDNet, Top 10 Reviews and Laptop.? Two smartphones in 8th place are sold by T-Mobile.? One has the cheapest price we've seen for any Android 2.2 smartphone launched from a carrier and is now free.? Another is a Samsung Galaxy S phone.

Eighth Place in Wireless and Mobile News' Top Ten Best Smartphones Review of Reviews is a three-way tie.

T-Mobile G2, T-Mobile - this smartphone has an excellent QWERTY keyboard, speed and features.? Reviewers loved Android 2.2, the great call quality and fast data speeds.? It sells for $199 with a contract from T-Mobile and is discounted form Amazon Wireless.

Samsung Captivate, AT&T - reviewers all agreed that the Captivate captivates and called it the best Android smartphone at AT&T in August.? It has been available for one cent from Amazon Wireless and highly discounted with free activation from Wirefly.

LG Optimus T, T-Mobile - Free with the T-Mobile web-only discount.? This budget-minded smartphone has been highly rated for first-time smartphone buyers.

Countdown Articles:
Top Ten Best Smartphones Countdown - Top Maker, OS & #10.
Top Ten Best Smartphones Countdown - Top Carriers and 4-Way Tie in 9th Place.

Many of the top phones were named in Wireless and Mobile News' Review of Reviews Top Ten Best Android an' Droid Phones Now an' Later.

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MetroPCS 4G LTE with Samsung Craft in Boston, New York City and Sacramento

MetroPCS has launched its high-speed LTE network services into the Boston, New York City and Sacramento metropolitan areas.? The network can be accessed via the Samsung Craft with plans starting at $55 a month.

MetroPCS is offering the Samsung Craft in stores and online for $299 plus tax, after a $50 instant rebate, while supplies last.

The Samsung Craft has a 3.3-inch AMOLED (Active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) touchscreen and 2GB MicroSD card that's preloaded with Paramount Pictures' hit movie "Star Trek."? It has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and Samsung's TouchWiz user interface to surf and text messages, a?3.2-megapixel camera with flash and camcorder, and Wi-Fi.

MetroPCS offers monthly 4G LTE service plans for $55 or $60, which include talk, text and 4G web, initially on an unlimited basis.? In addition, customers will now have access to new applications and features that take advantage of MetroPCS' 4G LTE network, including:

• MetroSTUDIO, available on the $60 service plan, includes access to content that consumers demand, such as full-track downloads, ringtones and ring-back tones, as well as premium video content from NBC Universal, Black Entertainment Television (BET) and Univision, available on demand and on-the-go from one easy-to-use application.
• A new social networking and instant messaging aggregation application, which harnesses notifications, friends and content from Facebook, MySpace and Twitter social networks, and AIM, MSN and Yahoo! IM clients into a single interface that consumers can access with one click.
• Upgraded MetroNavigator feature with the addition of voice-activated GPS and turn-by-turn directions.

MetroPCS also offers 4G and the Samsung Craft in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dallas, and San Francisco.

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Apple, Samsung & Motorola Top Makers, iPhone & Droid Top Smartphones, Says Millennial Media

Millennial Media's November 2010 Mobile Mix report is now available.? The report provides the latest trends for connected devices, mobile manufacturers, operating systems, and mobile applications.

This Month's Highlights

• Three Connected Devices (non-phone Wi-Fi devices) placed in the Top 30 Mobile Devices/Smartphones for the second consecutive month.? The Apple iPod Touch secured the number two position.
  
• Apple's iPhone is followed by the Motorola Droid, BlackBerry Curve, Samsung Freeform, Samsung Vibrant, iPad, BlackBerry Bold 2, Droid X, and Sanyo Incognito.
  
• Android applications represented 54% of the Application Platform Mix, averaging 10% growth month-over-month for the past four consecutive months.
• Samsung held the number two position in the Top 15 Manufacturers' list and had the highest number of devices in the Top 30 Mobile Device rankings.? Samsung is followed by Motorola, BlackBerry, HTC, LG, Nokia, Sanyo, Kyocera and Sony Ericsson.
• Motorola maintained the number three position in the Top 15 Manufacturers for the second consecutive month and held a 15% impression share.? The two newest Motorola
  devices, the Droid 2 and the Droid X, both moved up on the Top 30 Mobile Device list in November, with the Droid 2 up seven spots from last month.
  

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Holiday Deals from Verizon $99 Samsung Continuum, Free LG Vortex, $99 Fascinate & More Free Deals 'til 12/21

Verizon doesn't want you to forget all your loved ones and associates this holiday season.? They are running daily deals for 24 hours until December 21 only.

There's a great deal on the Samsung Continuum for $99 today, a free LG Vortex tomorrow, and deals throughout the week.? Click on the link in the name of the smartphone/product to buy it.? Please note the deals run for 12:01 am EST to 11:49 pm EST.

Sunday, December 12 - Samsung Continuum is $99.99 after $100 Mail-In Rebate with a new 2-year agreement.? Smartphones require a data package of $15 or higher.? Read Samsung Continuum review.

Monday, December 13 - Free LG Vortex with new 2-yr agreement - Smartphones require data pkg of $15 or higher.

Tuesday, December 14 - Samsung Fascinate $99.99 after $100 Mail-In Rebate with new 2-yr agreement - Smartphones require data pkg of $15 or higher.? Read Samsung Fascinate review.

Wednesday, December 15 - BlackBerry Bold $29.99 with new 2-yr agreement - Smartphones require data pkg of $15 or higher.

Thursday, December 16 - Free BlackBerry Curve 3G with new 2-yr agreement - Smartphones require data pkg of $15 or higher.

Friday, December 17 -? Free Kin TWO with new 2-yr agreement - Smartphones require data pkg of $15 or higher.

Saturday, December 18 -? Free Pantech Crux with new 2-yr agreement - Smartphones require data pkg of $15 or higher.

Sunday, December 19? - Free Samsung Zeal with new 2-yr agreement - Smartphones require data pkg of $15 or higher.

Monday, December 20 - Free LG Cosmos Touch with new 2-yr agreement - Smartphones require data pkg of $15 or higher.

Tuesday, December 21 - Free HP Mini 110 with new 2-yr agreement - Smartphones require data pkg of $15 or higher.

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iPhone, Droid X, EVO 4G, Samsung Captivate & Vibrant Top PCMag's Picks

In our final round-up of the top ten coolest best smartphones of 2010, we reviewed Sascha Segan's choices at PCMag.? Previously, we looked at the top best lists from PCWorld, Consumer Reports, ZDNet, Top 10 Reviews and Laptop.

Segan's picks can be summarized as a mix of the top models of iPhone, Droid, Samsung Galaxy S, BlackBerry and the now defunct Windows Mobile.

Here's PCMag's Top Ten Best Smartphones:

• iPhone 4 (Rated 4.5) AT&T - reviewers called it "the best iPhone, yet or ever," and slightly ahead of the superphone pack.?
• Droid X (Rated 4.5) Verizon - called excellent and one of the hottest phones of the summer.? The 4.3-inch (WVGA 854 x 480) touchscreen is referred to as gorgeous, beautiful and a knockout.
• HTC EVO 4G (Rated 4) Sprint - with WiMAX high-speed data, video viewing, huge 4.3" touchscreen.? Features of HTC EVO 4G include an 8-megapixel video-capture-capable camera and a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for video chat.
• Samsung Captivate (Rated 4) AT&T - reviewers all agreed that the Captivate captivates and called it the best Android smartphone at AT&T in August.
  
• Samsung Vibrant (Rated 4) Sprint - the most praised features of the Samsung Vibrant are the super AMOLED touchscreen, preloaded entertainment (Avatar movie and SIM 3 game) and synching abilities.
• DROID Incredible (Rated 4.5) Verizon - Android smartphone with the full bells and whistles of an 8-megapixel camera (with LED flash), 8 Gigabytes of onboard storage, 3.7" OLED touchscreen, GPS, social-sync, FM radio and Bluetooth.
• iPhone 3GS (Rated 4.5) AT&T - last year's top iPhone, which is still selling well this year.
  
• BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Rated 4) AT&T, T-Mobile - reviewers liked the brilliant display, 3.5 mm headphone jack and fabulous messaging capabilities.? The call quality, media playing, photo quality and video capture were rated well.
• Palm Pre Plus (Rated 4) Verizon - has the first smartphone to gather all information and unify it in one place - webOS.
  
• HTC HD2 (Rated 4) T-Mobile - when it came out in April, it was the first smartphone to have a 4.3-inch touchscreen, later found in the HTC EVO 4G.

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Samsung Epic, EVO & Droid X Top ZDNET Best Smartphones 2010

ZDNet, using CNET reviews, has released a photo gallery of its Top Best Smartphones for 2010.? They don't divide their findings by carrier like other top picks.? We are compiling data from all the top ten best coolest smartphone lists of the year for our readers.? We've already reviewed Laptop and Consumer Reports and are adding the data from ZDNet.

Samsung Epic 4G (Rated 8.7/4) Sprint's multimedia Samsung Galaxy S powerhouse.
HTC EVO 4G.(8.7/4) Sprint's best and top Android, with WiMAX promise and pricing.
DROID Incredible by HTC (8.7/4) Verizon Editor's Choice - the Droid to beat with polished design and features.
iPhone 4?(8.6/4) AT&T sticky network issues aside, it's handsome and is full of features and performance.
T-Mobile G2 (8.3/4) T-Mobile's top Android smartphone with excellent QWERTY keyboard, speed and features.
Droid X (8.3/4) Verizon - rich in multimedia and connectivity features.
myTouch 4G (8.3/4) - there's plenty to love, including speed, design and call quality.
Samsung Focus (8.0/4) AT&T's Windows Phone 7 - better multimedia with solid performance and sleek design.
BlackBerry Pearl 3G (8.0/4) AT&T - great global smartphone with unusual keyboard.
LG Optimus T (7.7/3.5) T-Mobile -called the best entry-level smartphone you can buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S Update: Sprint Samsung Epic 4G OTA Update to Android 2.2 Froyo Rolling Out?

Friday we received a press release stating that the update to Samsung Galaxy S phones to Android 2.2 Froyo would be in the "near future."? It could be that the near future is today as the blogosphere is awash with rumors that Sprint Samsung Epic 4G owners will be getting an Over-the-Air (OTA) update to Android 2.2.

Meanwhile, MobileBurn contacted a Sprint rep who said, "We have not shared specific timing in the release of Android 2.2 for Samsung Epic 4G.? We will share specific details when they are available."

Once a file exists, it is very likely that it will be released at some point, and the best we can estimate is the "near future."

The OTA update is one of the easiest ways for you to install the update to Android 2.2 on the Samsung Epic 4G.? You receive a notification and then follow prompts to download and install the update.? Samsung also posts updates via its Kies app, where you download the update to your computer and then transfer it to your phone.

XDA Developers found the Google link and then posted instructions on how to install the update from ZIP file.? Several websites posted instructions on how to update a Samsung Epic 4G from the files.? The methods are contrary to carrier-supported updates that we have seen through the years.? Before attempting the process, we suggest that you first contact Sprint directly.? It may void your warranty.

We contend that it is a misnomer that Engadget called the release "Official."? In order for an operating system to work correctly on any handset, it must be official from the carrier (Sprint) and the handset maker (Samsung).? As we read through the mess today, we found no proof that the files being used were actually "official."? We've got a call out to Samsung, so let's wait for a word from either Samsung or Sprint.

You really don't want to spend hours installing software only to have to delete it later.? Before you do anything at, all be sure to have a backup of your contact and files.

We know that owners of the Samsung Epic 4G, Samsung Fascinate, Samsung Captivate?and Samsung Vibrant have been eagerly awaiting an update to Froyo, which is supposed to fix GPS problems.? The GPS problems on the Samsung Vibrant and Captivate can be helped with a new Samsung app, Samsung GPS Restore.

The Samsung Galaxy S update to Android 2.2 includes many well-liked features, including an Adobe Flash compatibility, speed improvements, better keyboard, Samsung Media Hub,?better Microsoft Exchange support, and storing of apps on the microSD card (see list of update features).

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MetroPCS 4G LTE & Samsung Craft Launched in San Francisco

Instead of calling this season the holidays, maybe we should call it LTE-days.? Verizon's nationwide 4G LTE network will go live on Sunday in 38 cities, while MetroPCS expanded its LTE network to San Francisco.

MetroPCS launched unlimited, no annual contract 4G LTE services in the San Francisco metropolitan area yesterday, starting at $55 per month, including taxes and regulatory fees.

With the launch in the San Francisco metropolitan area, MetroPCS now provides 4G LTE services in six metropolitan areas, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Philadelphia.

Accessible on the world's first commercially available 4G LTE handset, the Samsung Craft, MetroPCS' 4G LTE network allows consumers to do more with unlimited talk, text and enhanced entertainment and web browsing features.

MetroPCS has plans to expand its 4G services into more major metropolitan areas later this year and into early 2011, including Atlanta, Boston, Jacksonville, Miami, New York, Orlando, Sacramento and Tampa.

The Samsung Craft is available in-store in all MetroPCS markets or online for $299 plus tax after the $50 instant rebate, while supplies last.

Customers can now take advantage of all the new features and apps that MetroPCS has to offer with the Samsung Craft, including:

• MetroStudio powered by RealNetworks, available on the $60 service plan, which includes access to entertainment content that consumers demand, such as full-track downloads, ringtones and ring-back tones, as well as premium video content from NBC Universal, Black Entertainment Television (BET) and Univision, available on-demand and on-the-go from one easy-to-use application.
• A new social networking and instant-messaging application, which harnesses notifications, friends and content from Facebook, MySpace and Twitter social networks and AIM, MSN and Yahoo! IM clients into a single interface that consumers can access with one click.
• Upgraded MetroNavigator feature with the addition of voice-activated GPS and turn-by-turn directions.

The Samsung Craft features a brilliant 3.3-inch AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) screen for a better video experience and comes with a 2GB MicroSD card pre-loaded with Paramount Pictures' hit movie "Star Trek - The Future Begins."? The Samsung Craft also contains a combination touchscreen, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, Samsung's TouchWiz user interface to surf and text messages, 3.2-megapixel camera with flash, camcorder, and it is Wi-Fi capable.

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Review Samsung Galaxy S: Samsung Continuum Review of Reviews

Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung Continuum Rated 3.6 by Wireless and Mobile News' Review of Reviews

Reviewers of the Samsung Continuum liked the Super AMOLED touchscreen that is divided into a lower ticker section and full screen, small light size, and media player.? They questioned how useful the lower ticker screen is because it can become overwhelming and turns into a "sucking vacuum" for information junkies.? The ticker, however, may be useful for stock brokers, social media enthusiasts and news lovers.

The Samsung Continuum has two screens -? a 1.8-inch 96 x 480 Super AMOLED screen (Ticker Display) below the primary 3.4-inch (480 x 800) main Super AMOLED touchscreen.? The screens are divided by Android menu, back, search and home buttons.? The ticker can be programmed to show news, weather, emails, stock quotes, and social media updates.? The ticker can also be used for media player controls and multitasking.? The ticker is activated by a grip sensor.? The main screen is smaller than other Android screens and makes portrait screen typing more difficult.

Features of the Samsung Continuum include Android 2.1, running on a 1GHz Hummingbird processor, 384MB of RAM/512 MB Flash, 2GB of internal storage, and an 8GB microSD.? Other specs include, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, DLNA, DivX video playback, 3.5mm headset jack, 3G mobile hotspots, and a 5-megapixel 720p video-capable camera with LED flash.

Like other Samsung Galaxy S phones, the Samsung Continuum comes with Media Hub and Social Hub.? The Social Hub can be setup for unified inboxes of email/social media and calendar (read Samsung Galaxy S tips).? One reviewer called the media player "among the best."? Voice quality ratings ranged from mediocre to good.? The battery life was rated from good to mediocre.? Photo quality was mostly well rated.

Reviewers thought that the ticker would determine who would buy it.? If you need constant contact and more than enough information, the Samsung Continuum may be your Samsung Galaxy S phone.? If you like a bigger screen, Verizon has other options, such as the Samsung Fascinate,?Motorola Droid X and DROID Incredible.

Like the Samsung Fascinate, the Samsung Continuum comes preloaded with Bing as the default search engine.? If you prefer Google, you can use voice search or use Google in the web browser.? Google Maps, a very popular free mapping program, can be installed.

Preinstalled apps include Scrabble word game, Skype mobile, Twidroyd, Tetris, MySpace, V CAST videos, Kindle, Bing search, Swype, Voice Search, ALLShare media sharing, Voice Commands, and Voice Recorder.? Preinstalled apps can not be uninstalled.

Verizon sells the Samsung Continuum for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement and data package.? 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.

Along with free shipping, Verizon offers an added bonus for ordering online with the Wireless and Mobile News coupon-link so that you can get an Instant Phone Rebate Only Available with Online Purchases.

Verizon recently reduced the price of the-Samsung Continuum to $99.99 for Black Friday only.? In the meantime, online retailers like Amazon Wireless, offer it at a similar price point.? Note: prices can change, so check back often.

An update to Android 2.2 Froyo is expected by the end of this year.

Summaries of Reviews Reviewed

Bonnie Cha at CNET rated the Samsung Continuum 3.5 out of 5 for it's small ticker window(for fast information), 1GHZ processor 5-megapixel camera with HD video capture, and mobile hotspot mode. She didn't like that by cutting the Super AMOLED screen into two screens a 3.4-inch top screen and 1.8 inch ticker screen, it makes typing more cramped, it runs Android 2.1, Bing is the default search engine and preloaded apps can't be uninstalled. The secondary screen can be good for accessing information on the fly but drains processor power. Slimmer than other Galaxy S phones and fits nicely in hands. The touchscreen is responsive. The grip sensor automatically activates the ticker screen which is handy for getting the date/time (no one wears a watch any more), to control the music player while getting Twitter updates can be too much information.? To work around Bing search, you can use voice search which uses Google or go to Google in your web browser. Google maps can be installed and used. Email set up was easy and works well with an unified inbox and calendar. The media player is attractive and advanced with DivX and DLNA support. Photo quality was great, call quality was good, speaker phone quality was above average and battery life was good.?

Sascha Segan at PCmag rated the Samsung Continuum 3.5 out of 5 for the ticker screen, smallness,? lightness and well-built fee. He didn't like the mediocre voice quality, email/social media redundancy and that the ticker sometimes shows old data. He found that the ticker made him hungry for more data but didn't like the execution of the software "The punchy 3.4-inch, 800-by-480 main Super-AMOLED display looks really sharp and bright, but touch element sizes are reduced compared with other phones." Voice dialing worked with Bluetooth but not all the time.? Battery life was good.? The ticker was difficult to setup and showed old Facebook/Twitter updates. The Hummingbird processor is very good for graphics and games. Media Hub is called "among the best" Android music and video players. He likes the Droid Incredible and Droid X better from Verizon.

InfoSync rated the Samsung Continuum 85 out of 100. They found the shape peculiar - long and narrow. Because of the grip sensor the ticker was powered on by mistake. The external microSD slot enables users to swap out cards.? The screen froze sometimes. The call the ticker a "vortex sucking? into a tantalizing vacuum," while an excellent choice for stock brokers.? Voice quality is good. Battery life was mediocre. Photo quality was good like the Samsung Focus but not as good as iPhone. Video quality was above average and worked best in bright light. "Without the ticker panel, the Samsung Continuum is just as good as any other Galaxy S phone on the market, so let that be the deciding factor."

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Black Friday through Cyber Tuesday Deals from MetroPCS for BlackBerry, Windows, & Samsung

MetroPCS is running some Black Friday specials that include free phones (others as low as $19 and $29) and a chance to win $10,000.? The Black Friday sale runs through November 30, 2010 ( Tuesday after Cyber Monday).? MetroPCS also started selling the LG Optimus M for Android 2.2 smartphone for $229.

MetroPCS is offering the BlackBerry 50/50 deal in which you get $80 off a BlackBerry 8530 ($30 Instant & $50 mail-in combined).? And for a limited time, you can get the BlackBerry Rate Plan for only $50 a month.? That's $10 off the regular monthly rate.? The sale runs now through January 2nd, 2011.

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Samsung Galaxy S News: Samsung Sold 600,000 Galaxy Tab Tablets

Samsung has sold over 600,000 Samsung Galaxy Tab tablets since it went on sale last month, according to a report in the Korea Herald.

Samsung reported that consumer demand for its Galaxy Tab has been robust and is outpacing supply in most countries.

Samsung previously reported, on November 10, that three million of the seven million Samsung Galaxy S phones it has shipped worldwide have gone to the United Sates since July.

"We believe tablet PCs will take over a bigger portion of the market next year," Samsung's mobile division head Shin Jong-kyun said at the IFA gadget expo in Berlin in September.? "For this year, we're projecting to sell up to 1 million units."

Bloggers contend that the numbers are impressive and show that there is a huge demand for super-portable computers that have the battery life and connectivity of a cell phone.? Reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Tab have been good, calling it an "iPad rival."? However, the mega-marketing and uber-popularity of the iPad is a tough nut to beat.

Powered by the Android 2.2 platform, the Samsung Galaxy Tab has a 7-inch enhanced TFT touchscreen, 1GHz Hummingbird processor, support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1, 3G connectivity, 802.11n, Wi-Fi, 3-megapixel camera, 1.3MP front-facing camera, GPS and Bluetooth 3.0.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is part of the Galaxy S phone series that is currently available as the Samsung Captivate (read review) at AT&T, the Samsung Epic 4G (read review) at Sprint, the Samsung Vibrant (read review) at T-Mobile, and Samsung Fascinate (read review) at Verizon.? The Samsung Galaxy S phone has various features.? You can see the differences in our Samsung Galaxy S comparison article.

We are still waiting for reviews of the new Samsung Continuum from Verizon.?

Although the Galaxy Tab ships with Android 2.2 (Froyo), U.S. Samsung Galaxy S phone owners are still waiting for an update.

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Review Samsung Galaxy S: Samsung Galaxy Tab Review of Reviews

Samsung Galaxy Tab Rated 3.5 out of 5 by Wireless and Mobile News' Review of Reviews

Reviewers of the Samsung Galaxy Tab all liked its compact paperback-book size, two cameras (for video chat), ability to view Flash webpages and crisp, glossy touchscreen.? The Samsung Galaxy Tab is available from many carriers with different options.? Only T-Mobile, Sprint,Verizon, and U.S. Cellular enable mobile hotspots at different prices (see chart below).

Powered by the Android 2.2 platform, the Samsung Galaxy Tab has a 7-inch enhanced TFT touchscreen, 1GHz Hummingbird processor, support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1, 3G connectivity, 802.11n, Wi-Fi, 3-megapixel camera, 1.3MP front-facing camera, GPS and Bluetooth 3.0.

One reviewer noted that the GPS worked extremely well with Google Maps turning the
Samsung Galaxy Tab into an efficient GPS unit.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is more pocketable than the iPad and can be operated with one hand.? EBook reader options are plentiful.? Called an iPad contender that is more like a large Android phone, reviewers noted that the battery life was shorter and the processor speed was slower than the iPad.? The email, file-management system, calendar, contacts, music player, video player, and messaging apps were redesigned to work well on the Tab.? Touchscreen typing was rated from good to a little difficult.

Although it is not an iPad, the consensus of reviewers is that Samsung Galaxy Tab has some good features and can come in handy.? The pricing is confusing, and data plans vary according to carriers (click on chart to see details). You'll want to try one out to see how you like it and if it fits your needs.

Summaries of Reviews Reviewed

Donald Bell at CNET rated the Samsung Galaxy Tab for T-Mobile and Sprint 3.5 out of 5. He liked that it has two cameras, Flash compatibility and the convenient size.? He thinks it behaves more like a large Android phone than a netbook alternative, apps aren't optimized for the screen size, and depending on the carrier, it may require a contract.? He thinks that it is a serious contender to Apple's iPad.? The 7-inch LCD (1,024x600) touchscreen is a crisp, glossy beauty with multitouch responsiveness.? It feels like a solid paperback book.? It shines with Google Maps because it has GPS.? Audio, video, and photos all work beautifully.? With multiple eReader support, it works well as an eReader but has shorter battery life and weighs more than dedicated eReader products.

Christopher Null at Wired rated the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 out of 10.? He found the screen to not be as bright as the iPad.? He liked that the 16GB microSD card, accessible via a flap on the side, can be upgraded to 32GB.? He thought it performed well but was sluggish at times.? He found it light in the hand but slippery.? He sees the Galaxy Tab as a new class of tablet rather than an iPad competitor.

Walt Mossberg at All Things Digitall called the Samsung Galaxy Tab iPad's first real rival.? The actual screen real estate on the Samsung Galaxy Tab is less than half of the iPad's.? The Samsung Galaxy Tab includes the three most-requested features missing in the iPad: a camera (two in fact), the ability to run web videos and applications written in Adobe's Flash software; and multitasking.? The iPad had better battery life.? The Samsung Galaxy Tab lacks a Wi-Fi only model.? Photo quality was average but video was fuzzy.? He found the data plans from carriers confusing and warns buyers to calculate charges first.

Melissa J. Perenson at PCWorld rated the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Tab 3.5 out 5 for its one-handed use, microSD card slot, and brilliant, bright screen.? She didn't like its proprietary connection port, non-support of HD video and its slowness to recharge.? It's a fine product with smooth Android implementation and design elegance. The screen looked gorgeous in dark and ambient light but was harder to read in daylight.? Camera quality was plausible.? Samsung has optimized some core Android apps, redesigning the memo functions, email, file-management system, calendar, contacts, music player, video player, and messaging apps.? She wished that it used a USB port.? An advantage of T-Mobile plans is that the use as a mobile hotspot is included in data plans.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is part of the Galaxy S phone series that is currently available as the Samsung Captivate (read review) at AT&T, the Samsung Epic 4G (read review) at Sprint, the Samsung Vibrant (read review) at T-Mobile, and Samsung Fascinate (read review) at Verizon.? The Samsung Galaxy S phone has various features.? You can see the differences in our Samsung Galaxy S comparison article.

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