Time for a new phone? Motorola Droid 4 drops Friday, Samsung Galaxy Note available for preorder

Add newsletters@cnet.online.com to your address book to ensure CNET newsletters reach your inbox.   Mobile       View online  |  Share on Facebook  |  Share on Twitter February 09, 2012     Kent German Section editor Profile E-mail Time for a new phone? Motorola Droid 4 drops Friday, Samsung Galaxy Note available for preorder Announcements, leaked photos, and rumors are one thing--but having a highly anticipated phone ready for purchase and in your hands is another. Come Friday, the wait for Motorola's Droid 4 will end. The device will sport a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 1.2GHz processor, and an 8-megapixel camera. But if that's not your thing, perhaps you'll be interested to know that the behemoth phone/tablet hybrid known as the Samsung Galaxy Note is also available for preorder right now. Read more | Share on Facebook  Samsung's Galaxy Note phablet now ready for preorder | Share on Facebook        BlackBerry Curve 9370 (Verizon Wireless) Although it's a bit pricey, fans of the QWERTY keyboard and the BlackBerry 7 OS will be happy to hear that the BlackBerry Curve 9370 also has a good 5-megapixel camera, 1GB internal storage, and a SIM card for traveling outside the United States.  More | Share on Facebook          T-Mobile MyTouch by LG The T-Mobile MyTouch is a perfectly adequate entry-level smartphone that runs on T-Mobile's HSPA+ "4G" network. It's slim, it's free after a mail-in rebate and with a two-year contract, and it has decent battery life. Be aware, however, that it does not have an LED camera flash.  More | Share on Facebook          Samsung Replenish (Boost Mobile) Running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread, the Samsung Replenish is a midtier phone with a QWERTY keyboard and a decent 2-megapixel camera. Unfortunately, there's no Flash support and its keys sit on cramped real estate.  More | Share on Facebook          T-Mobile MyTouch Q by LG If you dig the T-Mobile MyTouch but want something a little more tactile, check out the MyTouch Q. Unlike its brother, the MyTouch Q has an LED camera flash, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and a slightly smaller 3.5-inch display.  More | Share on Facebook          Huawei Ascend II (U.S. Cellular) Although it has neither great battery life nor good camera quality, the Huawei Ascend II is an Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone with a great price tag and a tight design we can get behind.  More | Share on Facebook       Should I buy a Nokia Lumia?   I am interested in buying a Nokia Lumia. I found a Dutch "second hand" site where they sell a new Nokia Lumia with a 2-year warranty. Before I buy this Nokia, I was interested in any opinions on this cellphone. Are there any issues I should know about beforehand ? Is the price of 375 Euro (498 USD) too much?  Read full quote Posted by "nijskarel" in the Cell phones forum   Android Phones We Recommend   Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (Verizon Wireless)     Samsung Galaxy Nexus (unlocked)     Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket - black (AT&T)     HTC Rezound (Verizon Wireless)     LG Nitro HD (AT&T)     Latest Stories   Apple's iOS 5.1 update rumored to launch March 9     Halliburton to drop BlackBerry in favor of Apple's iOS     Apple inches past Samsung as world's top smartphone vendor     Revised Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 cleared for sale in Germany     Angry Birds part of flock of first Windows Store games     OTHER CNET RESOURCES     CNET.com     CNET TV     CNET How To     Latest CNET Reviews     Top 10 must-have gadgets     CNET Exclusives     CNET Mobile reviews     CNET Editors' Choice winners     Shopper.com

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