After several months of playing coy, T-Mobile has finally formally announced details about the soon-to-be newly released T-Mobile G2. As a successor to the G1, the G2 promises a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and T-Mobile intends to further the G legacy by making it the first smartphone to support its recently hopped-up HSPA+ network. HSPA+ speeds should close in on 4G, and T-Mobile is marketing it as a phone that ?delivers 4G speeds.?



However, that marketing has not gone over well with the competition. AT&T in particular has taken issue with T-Mobile?s attempts to associate 4G with HSPA+ because T-Mobile, according to them, is misleading the customers. T-Mobile contends that since the G2 will able to attain theoretical download speeds of 14.4 Mbps, which is in the range of Sprint?s WiMax, a true 4G network, that their marketing is honest. It?s all a matter of perspective, and while HSPA+ is not technically fourth-generation technology, it is the same thing for practical purposes. 4G has greater theoretical maximums than HSPA+, but the G2 will long be outdated when that becomes an issue.



Referring back to the phone, T-Mobile has made it obvious they do not want to defer too much from something already established. In other words, G2 will be an evolution of the G1, but all the core features that the consumers currently love, like the QWERTY keyboard, will still be there. In addition, there?s the 800 MHz Snapdragon CPU, a 3.7-inch screen, and a 5-megapixel camera that has an LED flash and which shoots 720p HD video. The T-Mobile G2 also has 4 GB of on-board memory and it includes an 8 GB memory card for a combined 12 GB. Users will be able to upgrade to a 16 GB or 32 GB card for a total of 20 GB or 36 GB respectively. The good news is that T-Mobile G2 accessories and Google G2 accessories, such as memory cards, will be interchangeable with those from the G1.



For the most part, those specs won?t surprise anyone, but some may be left wondering why the decrease from a 1 GHz to an 800 MHz processor. According to T-Mobile?s press release, the reduction was important to achieve optimal battery life. Of course, none of this matters if the Snapdragon in the G2 performs adequately, and we should note that comparing CPUs isn?t as simple as comparing clock cycles. The worrisome aspect of this is the reports that HSPA+ connectivity apps drink a lot of power, in which case the downgrade to the 800 MHz may be a worthy sacrifice.



The G2 will be released with a T-Mobile-tweaked Android 2.2 Froyo operating system as well as Swype and Quick Keys on the physical slide-out keyboard. Users will be able to use these as customizable single-press keyboard shortcuts to apps, websites, and a host of other functionality. An unproven rumor has stated that the G2 will come with built-in screen protection, thus making all third-party T-Mobile G2 screen protectors obsolete. We should find out later this month when T-Mobile allows preordering.

The Samsung Epic 4G is an incredible phone with a slide out keyboard, access to the 4G wireless internet, an amazingly vibrant sixteen million color display that can withstand viewing under direct sunlight, and a five megapixel camera that can be used to capture HD video and exceedingly sharp images. The camera is front facing, allowing you to take pictures of yourself and to use the video chat feature. The one gigahertz processor gives the phone a response time that beats the competition. Utilizing a user-friendly interface, this phone also has applications that can grab contacts from your social networking and email accounts.



Samsung Epic 4G accessories can be used to enhance the enjoyment of the phone. Samsung Epic 4G cases are highly recommended. The Amzer Rubberized Black Snap On Case provides the phone with optimal protection against signiifcant surface damage and drops. The case is designed to fit the phone like a glove. The rubberized exterior makes it easier to grip the phone without being concerned about dropping it on the floor. Accurate cut-outs are on this case to ensure the full functionality of the phone’s features.



Samsung Epic 4G chargers are of course an absolute must, but a home and car charger combo is a very good idea. You’ll always have a charging solution wherever you go. If you forget to charge the phone at home, it will not be of any concern because you can still charge it in the car on the way to work. The car charger is very helpful for people who travel a great deal, and it is ideal for long road trips as well as for vacations. Chargers come equipped with internal surge protectors in order to prevent damage from occurring do to short circuiting. Samsung Epic 4G desktop chargers are another option that allow you to charge the phone on your computer.



Earphones are a great idea in order to get the most impressive multimedia experience from the phone. Along with a beautiful look, earphones provide high quality theater sound. The DBSound hi-fi earphone gives you a high quality stereo listening experience, perfect for movies and music. The earphones also have a feature that lets you cancel out noise to avoid distractions while listening. A button lets you answer and hang up calls without touching the phone, and a mic lets you talk on the phone or give hands off commands.



A Skinomi Techskin Samsung Epic 4G skin is also a very good idea. This is used in order to protect the high quality touchscreen display from getting scratched. Scratches and grime buildup are common on touchscreens, which is especially unfortunate for a display as high in quality as the one that comes with the Samsung Epic. This screen protector is made from the same technology that protects military helicopter blades. It is also designed to resist yellowing with age.

Loaded with top of the line features, the Motorola Droid X is arguably one of the best smart phones on the market. Newly released just this year, it lets you watch movies and Internet videos in full-screen HD, and comes equipped with an HD camcorder. The camera has a digital zoom with automatic focus and LED flash. The Motorola Droid X has an onboard media player that accepts all standard audio and video playback formats, including AAC, H.263, H.264, MP3, MPEG-4, WAV, eAAC+, WMA v10, MIDI, and AAC+.



This phone comes with the new Android 2.1 operating system. On this platform, you can download files from the internet, read books with Amazon’s Kindle software while giving you access to Kindle’s entire library of e-books; you will have full-featured email, including Google mail and Push email. It has an advanced predictive texting system called SWYPE, and the lithium-ion battery lasts up to eight hours when in use, and up to two hundred twenty hours in standby mode. For instant messaging, it comes installed with Google Talk, and it supports BMP, PNG, GIF, and JPEG image file formats.



Accessories are half the fun of owning a new phone. Some of the best-selling Motorola Droid X accessories include cases and screen protectors. Motorola Droid X cases not only effectively protect the phone from surface damage but also keeps dirt off the phone. The touch-screen invariably gets a lot of use, and Motorola Droid X screen protectors will help to prevent scratches and extend the life of your screen without needing a replacement. You can buy Motorola Droid X cases and Motorola Droid X screen protectors online at the motorola store or where ever Motorola Droid X phones and Motorola Droid X accessories are sold.



The best features of past phones have been combined and adapted to create a phone that competes well with the rest of the market, and it boasts features that rival even PCs and laptops for functionality and performance. The Android operating system is open-source, based on the Linux kernel, and consists of code written in Java, C++, C, and XML. It is one of the fastest growing and most popular open-source software applications in the last couple of years. The Motorola Droid X phone is equipped with a state-of-the-art GPS system in conjunction with Google Maps, Google Latitude, and other navigation tools. It is easy to get directions with this phone, even in unfamiliar territory.



With more fully-featured phones than ever before, Motorola is expected to continue dominating the cellular hardware market. With an exclusive partnership with Google who also owns Android, the Motorola Droid X is ranked as one of the best phones in terms of applications and everyday use. Affordable accessories like the screen protector, cases, headphones, and other convenient items made for the Droid X are making a huge profit, both for Motorola and for licensed and unlicensed sellers and manufacturers, such as third-party manufacturers, of these items.

The Samsung Epic 4G is an excellent smart phone with access to the new 4G network. The 4G network features the fastest wireless internet available for a phone. In addition, the phone features a slide out keyboard, a one gigahertz processor, an extremely vibrant screen, and a powerful camera. A number of useful applications make the phone great for social networking, and multimedia access through the phone is extraordinary. Operating with a very user-friendly touchscreen interface, the Epic 4G is arguably the best option from the Samsung Galaxy S Series.



For starters, the Samsung Epic 4G has about seven and a half hours of talk time and twenty one days of standby time with its powerful lithium ion battery. The one gigahertz processor on board gives the phone a very responsive feel. There is little to no lag while pushing buttons and using programs. The phone also responds very rapidly to being turned on its side, reorienting the screen almost immediately. The phone can also be silenced by placing it on its face.



This phone has a high quality camera that records pictures and video in full HD. The images are extremely vibrant, and in low light situations an extremely effective LED flash captures images in the dark. Images are captured with a sharp quality and a full color spectrum. The camera also has features to detect smiles and blinks, it comes with a panorama mode, and ISO adjustment. For image display, the touchscreen offers high resolution and sixteen million colors. Images and video are displayed in high contrast, and the screen can be easily viewed in the sunlight. The screen is perfect for watching videos and viewing high quality images.



In addition to some of the basic features expected from a smart phone such as conference calling, Bluetooth connectivity, internet access, multimedia messaging, text messaging, GPS, speakerphone, voice dialing, Wi-Fi, and a visual voice mail system, the phone also has access to the fastest internet connection available for mobile phones. The 4G network allows you to access the internet at high speeds. This phone can be tethered to provide internet up to five separate devices. The Social Hub Feature allows you to take in contacts from your email and social media sites. A video chat application allows you to talk over a video connection as well.



Recommended Samsung Epic 4G accessories include wireless Bluetooth headsets for safe driving and car chargers so you have a charging solution for a long road trip. Samsung Epic 4G screen protectors are highly recommended in order to prevent scratches and grime from accumulating on the touchscreen display after extended use. Earphones are a must for listening to music and watching movies on the phone. Samsung Epic 4G cases are also highly recommended in order to protect the phone from damage in the event that it is dropped on the floor.

The Samsung Eternity 2, the newest addition to the well-known and loved line of Samsung phones, made its entrance into the market on August 15 2010. Released by AT&T, the Samsung Eternity 2 has caught the eyes of several consumers and tech reviews everywhere because of its excellent features, as well as being the sequel to the original Eternity. The thing about the Samsung Eternity is that it not only has great features, but it also has many varied Samsung Eternity 2 accessories available to accentuate its design and features.



Display & Screen Protection

While the Eternity may not be the biggest touchscreens, it has one great display, and one of the clearest ones too. The device itself is only 2.11-inches wide by 4.41-inches tall by 0.5-inches thick so it only has a touchscreen size of 3-inches diagonal. However, it does sport a resolution better than most other phones with 3-inch display sizes and at 240 pixels by 400 pixels and a virtual QWERTY keyboard that is not too smashed together, it is more than decent enough.



For a touchscreen such as this, a user might want to buy one of the many available Samsung Eternity 2 screen protectors. One in particular, are the Skinomi TechSkins, made of excellent quality and construction. This is one of the Samsung Eternity 2 screen protectors that does not skimp on protection. Skinomi makes this protector from military graded plastics, specifically cuts it to fit the phone and makes it easy to apply to the device.



TouchWiz

Another great feature of the Samsung Eternity 2 includes the TouchWiz interface of which is Samsung?s own. The UI features a right-hand side collapsible bar that is customizable to hold many icons. With the simple touch of your finer, you can move the icon of your choise to the main screen, which then allows you to reach its main features. Also included with the UI is the ability to change the vibrating feedback which activates every time the device registers a touch. Additionally, a built-in mute function silences the ringer if the phone is face down.



Camera

Another of the great features of the Samsung Eternity 2 includes its camera and while Samsung did downgrade the camera as compared to its predecessor, the 2-megapixel camera included with this device is more an able. With three modes to shoot photos including mosaic, continuous and panoramic, fun frames for editing, exposure settings and other color and brightness settings, the Samsung Eternity 2?s photos are of an amazing quality for a camera so very small.



Most people understand that a mobile device this good deserves the best protection, which is why choosing one of the many varied Samsung Eternity 2 cases available is a good idea. One of the best Samsung Eternity 2 cases available for it includes one of the leather pouch carrying cases. They come in either a horizontal or a vertical design made from real leather with a snap closure. Another great Samsung Eternity 2 cases includes rubberized hard cases. This not only holds the phone inside, but can keep your phone safe if you accidently drop it or hit it against something.