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May

[Updated] HTC Merge Available On Verizon Today, But There's A Catch: You Can't Actually Get It At Verizon

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Merge, News, Verizon Wireless

Remember the HTC Merge? Yeah, the one that HTC officially announced back in February. Well, it looks like it's finally available on Big Red today, but there's an interesting stipulation with this one: you won't actually find it in any Verizon Wireless store. According to an internal VZW document that fell into the hands of Android Central, you'll only be able to get a hold of this little gem at third-party retailers, like Best Buy.

We've haven't actually talked about the Merge in a while, so here's a quick refresher of the specs:

3.8 Inch Super-LCD
Global Ready
800MHz Processor
512MB RAM
2GB Built-in storage, SD Card slot
5MP Camera with 720p video capture
Full Slide-out QWERTY
Bing (*scoff*)
Android 2.2

Clearly this phone isn't going to break any records, but aside from the inclusion of Bing instead of Google, it seems like a pretty solid device.

May

Sprint, Best Buy Now Selling Samsung Nexus S 4G - WiMAX Customers, Get Ready To Experience Stock Gingerbread

Posted by Jaroslav Stekl in Gingerbread 2.3, News, Nexus S 4G (Crespo4g), Samsung, Sprint

Sprint customers hungry for vanilla Gingerbread can stop holding their breaths now - the Nexus S 4G just went on sale. Sprint will charge you $199.99 for the Samsung-made device, but if you're looking for the best bargain in town, you'll want to visit Best Buy - they're selling it for just $149.99 with a new two-year contract. BB's upgrade price is still $199.99, but at least free shipping is offered by both retailers (ETA: 5/11-5/14 at Best Buy; 2-5 business days at Sprint).

As a reminder, this stock Android machine comes loaded with:

4-inch Super AMOLED Contour display with a WVGA (800x480) resolution
WiMAX connectivity
1GHz Hummingbird processor
512MB of RAM
16GB of internal memory

All in all, the handset isn't exactly a spring chicken in terms of specs, but the software is what really matters - and just like T-Mobile's version of the phone, the NS 4G delivers on that front with stock Android 2.3 and Google Voice integration.

Apr

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play And Arc Available From Best Buy Canada Tomorrow

Posted by Zak Stinson in Devices By Manufacturer, News, Rogers, Xperia Arc (Anzu, X12), Xperia Play (Zeus, PlayStation Phone)

Once again, we find that the selection of Android phones available to those in Canada is increasing both in size and quality. The next two additions to that ever-growing range of devices available in the Great White North are to be the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY and arc. According to a press release from Best Buy Canada, as of April 28th, these two great new handsets will be available on Rogers.

Either one of these Gingerbread-running beauties will cost you $99 on a new 3 year contract. That's no typo, 3 year contracts are the norm up in Canada (it's something we're working on.) But, hey, at least you get a sweet new phone for $99 and Best Buy will even throw in a $50 in-store gift card.

Apr

[Deal Alert] Samsung Fascinate and HTC Inspire 4G Free At Best Buy Mobile This Weekend [UPDATED]

Posted by Cameron Summerson in AT&T, Fascinate, Inspire 4G (Ace, Stallion), News, Verizon Wireless

Update: It looks like we jumped the gun on this one. The Inspire 4G will not be offered for free, it will be the Samsung Captivate.

It's no secret that we all love Android. But what do we love more than Android? Free Android phones, of course! Best Buy Mobile wants to feed our addiction with the newest episode of Free Phone Fridays (and in this case, Saturday, too). If you mosey on into BBM this weekend you can pick up the Samsung Fascinate on Verizon or the ~~HTC Inspire 4G~~ Samsung Captivate on AT&T free of charge (with a two-year agreement on their respective carriers, of course).

Apr

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Sold Out At Best Buy, Supply Shortages Likely To Blame

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Eee Pad Transformer, News

Yesterday, we told you that the Acer Iconia A500 tablet was available at Best Buy for $450, but if that wasn't your cup of tea, to wait one more day. That day has passed, and now the 16GB ASUS Eee Pad Transformer is available for $399 making it the most bang-for-your-buck Honeycomb tablet on the market. While the Transformer may be a very economical Android tablet, that doesn't mean that Asus skimped on specs:

10.1 Inch 1280x800 IPS display
1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 processor
1GB RAM
16GB Storage
5MP rear camera, 1.3MP front camera
Honeycomb

It looks like the 32GB version isn't available just yet, as I couldn't find it on Best Buy's website.

Apr

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Acer Iconia A500 Tablet Now Available At Best Buy - $450 Of Honeycomb Goodness

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Acer, Iconia Tab A500, News

Last Updated: April 29th, 2011

Earlier this month we told you that the Acer Iconia A500 would be hitting the Best Buy sales floor on April 24th for $450 and, well, it has. If you need a refresher on the tablet's specs, here you go:

1GHz Dual-core Tegra 2 processor
1GB RAM
10.1 inch, 1280x800 screen
5MP rear camera, 2MP front camera
16GB Storage, SD Card Slot
Android 3.0

The $450 price tag brings it in at around $150 less than the WiFi version of the Motorola XOOM, but if you're looking to save even more cash, then you may want to wait until tomorrow and grab the $400 Asus EEE Pad Transformer.

Apr

HTC Flyer To Be Available For Pre-Order April 25 For $499

Posted by Nate Kimmey in Flyer, HTC, News

Everybody's favorite non-Honeycomb tablet is inching closer and closer to its US launch. The WiFi-only version of the HTC Flyer will be available for pre-order exclusively from Best Buy starting this Monday (April 25) for the rather competitive price of $499. It may be lacking in a dual-core processor, but hey, at least it won't be identical to the upcoming flood of Honeycomb tablets.

Source: Best Buy via Droid-Life

Apr

Best Buy Hearts Mobile, Plans Massive Expansion Of Mobile Brand With 600-800 New Stores Over The Next 5 Years

Posted by Chris Dehghanpoor in Carriers, Deals, Devices By Manufacturer, News

For those who have been paying attention, it's pretty clear that the mobile space is exploding, thanks largely to the rapid adoption of Android, iPhone, and, to a lesser extent, Windows Phone 7 devices. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that Best Buy is planning to expand their stand-alone Best Buy Mobile brand by 600-800 locations over the next five years.

Best Buy's been a fairly major player in the Android space, often offering phones at a steeper discount than the carriers in order to attract new customers. That strategy seems to be working, so keep an eye out for a Best Buy Mobile springing up in a mall near you.

Apr

Canucks Rejoice: Nexus S and Motorola Xoom Now Available In Canada

Posted by Zak Stinson in News, Nexus S (Crespo/Soju), Rogers, TELUS, XOOM

If you travelled back in time to the middle of 2010 and asked your average Canadian about the selection of Android devices available to them, you would not be impressed with their answer - it seems that up until this year, the Android selection in Canada was about 6 months behind the curve.

Canadians, myself included, can now stop bemoaning their second rate options. As of today, two major new devices, the Nexus S and the Motorola Xoom, have been made available to those in the Great White North.

The Nexus S has landed on Videotron, Mobilicity, Telus and Koodo as of today, with Wind and Rogers expected to release it in the very near future.

Mar

Sprint Announces The Nexus S 4G With Integrated Google Voice

Posted by Abhiroop Basu in Gingerbread 2.3, News, Nexus S 4G (Crespo4g), Sprint

A short while ago we reported on a rumour that suggested that the Nexus S 4G was coming to Sprint. It has now been officially confirmed that Google's second Nexus phone will be coming to Sprint in the next few months.

Fared Adib, VP of Sprint Product Development noted that the first 4G powered Android 2.3 smartphone would deliver on the "promise of advanced data capabilities of 4G to deliver an incredible Web browsing experience". Sprint has also stated that the Nexus S 4G would be the first to receive Android platform upgrades and the latest versions of apps. Let us hope Sprint keeps their promise.