Ben Oaks from TechBurgh takes a first look at the new DROID Incredible 4G LTE by HTC and shares the features and his first impressions. 

It’s been teased for a while now, An “Incredible” phone from HTC for the Verizon Network. The phone we can now confirm comes with 4G LTE service, A 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 8GB internal storage, and 1 GB of app storage. Running Android 4.0.3 and Sense 4.0 does the phone live up to its name? Continue reading to find out.

SCREEN:
The Incredible 4G from HTC continues with the 4.0″ screen form factor. This is a qHD screen with a resolution of 540 x 960, with a pixel density of 275 ppi. This is the highest screen resolution of all of the Incredible phones so far.

Pictures are super clear and video, while remembering that it is a small screen, has a theater like quality. Very easy to see, and clear.

CAMERA:
The Incredible 4G is sporting a 8MP rear camera and a VGA front facing camera. The 8MP camera includes auto focus, multiple filters through the camera app, LED flash, a F2.2 aperture, and has a 28mm lens. …

Initial Thoughts:
For those of you who like the smaller form factor Android phones, you will be very happy with this phone. The ICS 4.0.3 OS, Sense 4.0 and 4G LTE make this a very nice successor for the Incredible line of Android phones from HTC and Verizon.

Read the rest of the review on TechBurgh.

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Ben Oaks from TechBurgh explains why he thinks the Verizon Jetpack™ 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L is an excellent choice if you are in the market for a mobile hotspot.

Looking for a 4G solution for your new Kindle Fire or Wi-Fi iPad or Android Tablet? Verizon has several different options for you. Today we are reviewing the Verizon Jetpack™ 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L. This is one of the newer Jetpack/hotspots that Verizon Wireless offers. The Jetpack 4510L offers good battery life and blazing fast 4G LTE speeds. Could this be the option you’re looking for? Keep reading to see what I have found out.

The Verizon Jetpack™ 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L gives you 4G Internet ( backwards compatible to 3G) whether on the go or at home. The 4510L is credit card shaped and has a removable battery door and removable battery. There is a small screen on the front that gives you information such as signal strength, and battery life. The Jetpack is black with a silver bezel and a silver power button.

Read the rest of the review on TechBurgh’s site.

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This is a guest post by Ben Oaks, a tech reviewer and 911 telecommunicator from the Pittsburgh area.

According to an article published on PCMag.com this year, 88% of adult Americans own a cell phone. We take them everywhere. Whether it’s a smartphone, or a basic feature phone, our lives revolve around them.

Usually we use them to talk to friends, send a text, make plans for our night out, or surf the Web. Occasionally the phone may be used to call 911 in an emergency to save your life or that of a complete stranger. But what happens if you are kidnapped, car jacked or just held against your will? You can’t call for help because the captor may hear either you or the dispatcher talking. (more…)

Ben Oaks from the TechBurgh Blog shares how to make tax time easier with apps on your smartphone or tablet.

It’s that time of year that everyone hates. No not Groundhog Day when we find out we have six more weeks of winter. No, it’s the time of W2′s, deductions, itemized deductions, business losses, adjustable gross income, dependants, and the list goes on and on. Thanks to technology and the multitude of app that are available for your Smart phones and Tablets it is easier than ever to do your own taxes and save some money.

TURBO TAX SNAP TAX: This app lets you prepare and file state and federal income taxes from the palm of your hand. Simply use your smartphone to snap a photo of your W-2, fill out a few quick questions, review and submit. (The app is free, but it does cost a small fee of $14.99 to file your taxes.)

IRS2GO: Offered for the first time this year by the Internal Revenue Service, this app lets taxpayers sign up for helpful tax tips or check on the status of their federal refund.

Read about the other tax apps on TechBurgh’s site.

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Ben Oaks from TechBurgh puts the Samsung Galaxy Nexus to the test to see how it fairs in everyday use.

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the first Nexus phone for the Verizon Wireless Network. Packing 4G power and the Newest Adroid OS (Ice Cream Sandwich) this it “the phone” to have at the end of 2011. How does it fair in everyday use? Check out the review after the jump.

OVERVIEW:

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the newest Nexus phone to be released. The phone has a 4.65″ Super Amoled curved display that shows HD quality pictures and video’s in 16.7 million collors. The Nexus is candybar shaped with a outer diamater of 135.5 x 67.94 x 8.94 mm. Signal strength is top of the line with blazing 4G speeds. With the ability to unlock your phone with facial recognition and the newest Android OS (4.0), this is not only a top of the line 4G phone but also top of it’s class in the VZW lineup.

Read the rest of the review on the TechBurgh site.

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