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May

[Deal Alert] Samsung Nexus S 4G For $99 From Wirefly

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Deals, News, Nexus S 4G (Crespo4g), Samsung, Sprint

Last Updated: June 27th, 2011

If you've been thinking about picking up the Nexus S 4G on Sprint, then now is the time to go for it, because Wirefly has a deal that's hard to resist. You can get this stock Android beauty for $99 with a new two year agreement, or by adding it as a new line on a family plan. This is indeed a killer deal on an amazing piece of hardware.

If you need a refresher on the specs of this gem, here you go:

4 Inch Super AMOLED display
1GHz Hummingbird Processor
512MB RAM
16GB Built-in storage
5MP Rear camera with 720p video capture
VGA front camera
Stock Android 2.3

The same phone will set you back $199 at the Sprint store or $150 at Best Buy, so there really isn't a comparable deal out there right now.

May

[New App] Walmart For Android (No, This Didn't Exist Before Now)

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Applications, News

With all of the retail giants out there, I'm really surprised that Walmart is this late to the game in releasing its Android app. I guess the old saying "better late than never" applies here just as much as anywhere else, and any app that makes our lives easier is always a welcome addition in my book.

The Walmart app offers up all of the goodies that you need to shop-on-the-go, like deals, recent price drops, search, and store locator (including a filter to find stores with specific departments, like pharmacy). It goes a bit further than other apps of this type, though, serving up the local ad with a single tap, order tracking, and a front-end to the pharmacy.

May

[Deal Alert] T-Mobile LG G2x For $99 from Radio Shack - Today Only

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Deals, G2x (p999), News, T-Mobile

A couple of weeks ago we told you how to get the G2x for $50 from CellHub (it jumped up to $100 shortly after we posted the article). If you still want to score a G2x for less than $100, but don't want to order from a vendor that you've never heard of, then you're in luck. Today only, RadioShack.com is offering the G2x for $99 with any qualifying contract. That's right, it doesn't have to be a new contract like most deals - The Shack wants to give this hook up to anyone that is eligible for upgrade.

Considering that this deal lasts for today only, and the G2x should see a Gingerbread update soon, you better grab it while it's hot.

Apr

[Deal Alert] ASUS Eee Pad Transformer $40 Off From Target, But With A Catch - It's Backordered

Posted by Nate Kimmey in ASUS, Deals, Eee Pad Transformer, News

The Transformer is already a pretty great deal in the world of Android tablets - you get the same 10.1" screen and dual core processor as its competitors, for the low price of just $399.99. But if that price point isn't enough to get you to rush out and buy one, or you'd like some extra cash for that keyboard dock, you're in luck - you can get it from Target for a cool $40 off by using the code TCA27BAR at checkout.

The only problem is, the tablet isn't exactly available - it's still on backorder, so Target warns that it will begin shipping "in 2 to 4 weeks." Of course, shipping will set you back another $7.95, and you'll still be paying taxes, so chances are you either won't be saving too much off the original $400 price, or you'll be paying more, whereas with Amazon you could forego both those additional costs.

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

Amazon: Buy An Android Phone Or Tablet On Verizon, Get $25 In Appstore Credit

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Deals, News, Verizon Wireless

We all love good deals. Amazon loves Android. When you put these two things together, what do you get? A good deal involving Android from Amazon, of course! For this week only, if you buy a new Verizon Android device from Amazon, then you will get a $25 credit for use in the Amazon Appstore. It doesn't matter which device - it could be the Thunderbolt, Droid X, or even the XOOM.

There doesn't appear to be any other stipulations involved - as long as it's a VZW Android device, then you're good to go. So, if you've been considering picking up a new phone or tablet, you should probably go for it now so you can score some free apps in the process.

Apr

Deal Alert: $50 Off HTC Thunderbolt At Wirefly

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Deals, News, Thunderbolt (Mecha)

There's no doubt that the HTC Thunderbolt is a hot commodity if you're on Verizon Wireless, and if you've been considering picking up this blazing fast 4G LTE device, now might be the best time hop on it. Wirefly is offering up a special deal on the TBolt if you use coupon code THUNDER0418 at checkout, which gives you $50 off (bringing the total down to $150), free shipping, and a month of free mobile hotspot (expires on May 15th).

I'm sure that most of you are very familiar with the Thunderbolt and how awesome it is, but just in case, here are the specs:

1GHz Snapdragon processor
768MB RAM
8GB Storage
4.3 Inch screen
8MP rear camera, 1.3MP front camera
4G LTE

If you plan on taking advantage of this deal, you better move quick because it ends on Monday, April 18th.

Apr

Deal Alert: Motorola ATRIX 4G Now $50 At Amazon Wireless, $100 Off Webtop Accessory

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Atrix 4G (Olympus), Deals, News

If you have been lusting over the Motorola Atrix 4G but waiting for the perfect deal to come along, wait no more. Throughout the weekend, you can grab this super-hot dual-core device for only $50 with a new two year agreement on AT&T from Amazon Wireless. Unfortunately, this deal doesn't apply to upgrades on existing plans, so those of you that are already with AT&T will be stuck paying $99, which is still quite a good deal for a phone this beastly.

Just in case you have forgotten how awesome this phone is, here is a quick look at the specs:

1GHz Tegra 2 dual-core processor
1GB RAM
16GB built-in storage
4-inch LCD
5MP rear camera, 0.3MP front camera
Android 2.2 with Motoblur

If you really want to go for the gold, you can also get $100 off of the Webtop accessory via a promotional code that will be sent your way after you purchase the ATRIX.

Mar

[Deal Alert] Sprint Offering $125 Credit For You To Port Your Number To Them

Posted by Will Shanklin in Deals, News

Are you a Verizon customer who has been waiting (in vain) for the HTC Thunderbolt to arrive, and are tempted to just get an EVO? Maybe you are on AT&T and are fed up with the slow upload speeds on the Inspire and Atrix, and would rather just pick up an EVO Shift? You may be in luck, as Sprint is generously offering a $125 credit for smartphone subscribers who make the switch and port their old numbers to Sprint.

Check out the instructions Sprint posted to get in on the deal:

Find the perfect phone. Shop online now.
Transfer your eligible number to Sprint by 4/16/2011.

Mar

Missed The 25% Off XOOM Deal? Hurry And Save $100 From Motorola Now

Posted by Will Shanklin in Deals, News, XOOM

If you are frustrated that you missed the (accidental) $200 off coupon that Motorola temporarily honored for XOOMs last week, we now have something half as good. A coupon code for $100 off ($700 total) is now available to be used at the Motorola online store.

What's that? Stop yakking and tell you how to use it? Okay: