Hands-On with the Nokia Astound
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This is Not a 4G phone
The phone is listed as 3G/4G, however HSPA 10.1 is not a 4G speed.
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Finally
Been waiting for a phone like this for a very long time. I've tried android, it's OK, but in the end, I seriously distrust google, and really don't care for all the data they're collecting from me as an android user.
For me, this nokia has it all--- really solid form factor, great camera, and just enough apps for the 'casual' user-- letting me check email if I need, etc.
T-mobile even touts the tethering ability of the phone, unlike many other phones and cell companies.
While many say "symbian is dead" (which may be true in the end), I'm still going to enjoy this particular device for the next few years.
For me, this nokia has it all--- really solid form factor, great camera, and just enough apps for the 'casual' user-- letting me check email if I need, etc.
T-mobile even touts the tethering ability of the phone, unlike many other phones and cell companies.
While many say "symbian is dead" (which may be true in the end), I'm still going to enjoy this particular device for the next few years.
I wish T-Mo would have Android phones as feature rich as this is. I especially like the fact that this phone can support not only the T-Mo data frequencies but those of AT&T by including the 850 and 1900 WCDMA bands (after unlocking.) Perhaps the anno...
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Smartphone
I this phone considered to be a smartphone?
To *me*, this is a smartphone - because it has support for applications, email, web, etc.
Hardcore phone people too often only classify a phone as a "smartphone" if it's running either IOS (iphone), Android, or Windows Mobile.
The vendors often ...
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Hardcore phone people too often only classify a phone as a "smartphone" if it's running either IOS (iphone), Android, or Windows Mobile.
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Pentaband 3G
It has pentaband 3G so if the AT&T merger goes through it will be able to use both AT&T 3G spectrum and T-Mobile 3G spectrum and when the T-Mobile spectrum gets reassigned it won't be a Edge speed phone like all the other T-Mobile 3G/4G phones out there.
