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HTC Sensation Review

The HTC Sensation is currently the newest smartphone available on T-Mobile’s network. When compared to recent Android phones across all carriers, the HTC Sensation 4G has a superior screen resolution and a dual-core system of a chip (SoC) that provides enough muscles to power a smooth user experience, entertainment and video games. But how does T-Mobile’s best fares against what’s available with other carriers, and how does it feel to use the HTC Sensation 4G in the real world? In this review, I’ll tell you about the pro and the cons, without fanboism or politics. Ready?

We all use smartphones in different ways, so it’s important that I tell you what I do with my phone: I check my email quite often (with Microsoft Exchange), and I reply only moderately because a virtual keyboard are not as productive as physical ones. I browse the web several times a day to check on news sites, but I rarely watch movies or play music. I don’t call much – maybe 10mn a day. On the “apps” side, I have a couple of social networks, but I rarely play games – even Angry Birds. This usage pattern will affect battery life and the perception of what features are useful.

4.3-inch (109 mm) wide screen

The HTC Sensation 4G design is a more modern version of what I call the “classic” HTC look. Unlike the Droid Incredible 2 (that I find greatly designed), the Sensation 4G doesn’t aim for and “edgy” look. Instead, it keeps a shape that would remind one of the Desire S, and other HTC phones before it. By the way, the HTC and T-Mobile logos are relatively discreet. Overall, It looks better than the HTC EVO Shift 4G and the HTC Thunderbolt in my opinion, but maybe it would have been nice if it were all black. Anyhow, you can decide for yourself.

On the functional side, the HTC Sensation 4G works well. It fits nicely in my hand (I hold it with my left hand), and the volume and power buttons land right on the thumb and index. Unlike many other phones, the Power button is very easy to find and to push. I believe that this is important because I use it a gazillion times a day, and so do you.

I also appreciate that the four Android buttons down there are visible at all times (even when the phone display is off). On some handsets they become invisible, to make the phone “look better” and to save on backlight power consumption, but this is very annoying because not every Android phone have the same button layout. In fact, manufacturers have probably managed to try out all possible combinations!

LG Shine Review

The much anticipated LG Shine was initially available only in Europe and Asia. However, this device has reached American consumers now and created a splash with its features and performance. American users are also lucky in that, this slide phone has been updated with 3G connectivity and is a quad-band device (from being a tri-band one earlier). A closer look is necessary and reveals the following.

The LG Shine has a metallic finish that makes it live up to its name. It shines, shimmers and radiates light with its silver and mirror finish. Not only does this stainless steel appearance make this mobile phone look smart, though it has a slim build it feels solid in the hand. Colors come alive on the 2.2″ screen. There are many viewing angles for this device and visibility outdoors is also good. Below the screen there is a round joystick button that helps in navigation. However, this joystick is too sensitive and takes some time to get used to. This is surrounded by two soft touch buttons. The right of the LG Shine contains the volume rocker, camera key and multitasking key whereas the left contains the microSD slot and headset jack.

The LG Shine measures 3.9″х2″х0.6″ and weighs about 4.2 ounces. The internal memory can be further augmented by a microSD card.

The user interface is standard showing time, date and battery life. Basic features such as alarm clock, calendar, calculator and stopwatch are all present. When the main menu is opened, items are displayed in a grid format. Multiple numbers can be saved per contact and messaging is standard on LG Shine. Internet browsing on this device is problematic at times. Sometimes the screen turns blue and text overlapping takes place. For instant messaging Windows Live, AOL and Yahoo Messenger may be used. Speaker volume on this device is good but the ringer volume is too low.

When the screen slides upwards, the number keypad is revealed. The Call and End keys are on top, with the number keys below it. The keys are slightly raised to distinguish them from one another. However, they are slightly cramped.

LG Shine contains a 2.0 MP autofocus camera. Picture quality is quite good, with images looking crisp and vibrant. Photographs can be taken at various resolutions and different editing options are provided to alter photos.

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