Samsung Intensity

The Samsung Intensity, on first glance, has a nice beveled edge look to it. There isn’t a sharp edge to be found the case, which is great for pant pockets. It has a nice High contrast theme with a black case and white symbols. The screen slides to the side to reveal a QWERTY keyboard navigation options. Sliding the screen feels solid with a healthy click when put into place. The screen is on the left side, as oppose to the LG Cosmos which has a sliding keyboard as well, which is also available for purchase at thebluedot.

The Samsung Intensity has a large 2.1 display for easy texting and email reading. It also touts a 1.3 MP camera. Along the side there is a MicroSD card slot, able to support up to 16GB of additional memory. On a full charge on standby it lasts for just over 12 days or 5 hours of non-stop voice.  It is also Bluetooth compatible for hands free headsets.

The Samsung Intensity features one touch to talk and text for ease in communicating on the go. The camera also features a nightshot, multishot and self timer. It also responds to voice command with a press of a button along the side, enabling quick calls when driving.

Large 2.1-inch display with horizontal slide-out four-row QWERTY keypad for easily text messaging

Built-in 1.3-megapixel camera with night shot, self-timer, multi-shot and shutter sound selection

Compatible with PC client for VCAST Music with Rhapsody (over-the-air downloads are not supported on the Samsung Intensity)

Voice commands such as Voice Dial, Menu Readout, Digital Dial Readout, TXT Message Readout, Call Announcement, My Verizon and Help

Integrated microSD card slot with support for up to 16GB (card purchased separately)

You can purchase the Samsung Intensity, and more, at thebluedot.net.

The Motorola Devour

The Motorola Devour, the first Verizon Phone to Feature MotoBlur (a  service that syncs in-phone data with several Social media sites) looks both futuristic and tough. With it’s metallic Case and black plastic accents it looks like something out of a sci-fi film. Heavier than some phones, it gives the impression it’s built to last and not feel that clunky. The Screen slides to the side to reveal a QWERTY keyboard. Sliding the Screen feels very solid, especially when it clicks into place. Along the top we can see a Standard Headphone jack in the center. Along the left it features a USB jack with a volume and camera button along the left side.

The Devour has a 3.1 inch touch screen interface with the Android 1.6 operating system.  On a full charge it can last 18 days on standby, or 6 and a half with voice non-stop. It has a 250mb Internal memory but also features MicroSD expandable memory. The camera touts a 3.2 MP camera with Continuous zoom.  It also features both Wi-fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

The Motorola Devour has MotoBlur, which is an auto sync feature that can connect any in-phone media to your social media sites, such as Facebook or Myspace. The camera, not only having continuous zoom, also has Video recording capabilities and built in image editor. Being a droid phone it features most of what other droid phones have to offer, such as Google maps free turn by turn navigation.

The Devour is a hardy Android hand-held for someone who still wants a QWERTY keyboard, but also wants smart phone features. The hard metallic case is a bit large for pant pockets, but can suvive the possible beating if your pockets are big enough. If you want a smart phone without having to be gentle, then this phone is perfect for you.

Large 3.1-inch capacitive touch screen with accelerometer to automatically switch between vertical and horizontal views

Integrated 3.2-megapixel camera with continuous zoom and photo editing functions

Use Google services like Search and Gmail, Google Talk, Calendar, Maps with Street View for turn-by-turn directions and Android Market to download apps

Bluetooth headset compatible

Qwerty Keyboard

You can find the Motorola Devour, and more, at TheBlueDot.net!

The Samsung Convoy

The Samsung Convoy is ready for Verizon duty! Lighthearted jokes aside, that may not be too far from the truth. A design that screams tough, the Convoy is literally built to withstand the worst. It has an intimidating rugged look with a metallic theme throughout. Upon handling, it gives more weight than other clam shell phones such as the LG Accolade. Heavy doesn't necessarily mean bad, in fact this just makes it seem even hardier. When flipped open it has large easy to read face buttons with large menu buttons up top. Along the side we see a rib like theme that not only is on the structure, but also the buttons. On the left we can see the push to talk button, while on the right we have the volume controls, headphone jack and microSD slot. The phones face also features a screen with easily accessible media buttons for music.

The Convoy is made to take a beating with military grade 810F for shock, dust resistance, vibration, humidity, solar radiation, altitude and low to high tempratures. On a full charge this phone can be powered on standby for  just over 22 days or for 5 hours voice non-stop. It has an internal memory of 100 mb, but features a MicroSD slot for expanded memory.  The Camera is a 2.0 MP with nightshot, zoom and video options.

The Samsung Convoy has everything a tough construction worker, or clumsy desk jockey could ask for.

• Rugged, durable and robust design meets military specifications 810F standards for shock and dust resistance, vibration, salt fog, humidity, solar radiation, altitude and low and high temperature storage
• Push-to-Talk capabilities that leverage EV-DO Revision A technology for fast two-way communications and Internet
• Integrated 2.0-megapixel camera with Night Shot, panorama, color effects and more
• Bluetooth 2.1 technology supports mono and stereo headsets, hands-free, dial-up networking, serial port, object push (vCard and vCalendar only), basic image, basic printing and phonebook access

You can find the Verizon Samsung Convoy, and more, at TheBlueDot.net.