Not all smartphones running Android are created equal. Unlike the iPhone, which is usually updated by Apple on an annual basis, there are literally dozens of models of smartphones on the market led by Google's software mobile operating system.
Although there are a handful of fan favorites such as S and Atrix 4G Motorola Nexus, there are many dogs who suffer from performance problems, weak batteries and stupidly unnecessary features. Based on feedback from our readers, personal experience and bad reviews, detailed five Android phones, you should avoid buying.
Sometimes you get what you pay for, what is the situation in Metro PCS branded Android smartphone. While we like the fact that the Android phones may be purchased without a contract less than $ 100, small screen size, performance and poor battery life makes spotty Huawei Ideos inferior equipment that even the most feature phones. The allure of its compact dimensions (4.1 inches long and 2.2 cm wide) is overshadowed by 2.8-inch touch screen, which makes typing and navigating through the Web sites and applications easier. This issue was completed when one considers that the majority of future users of this "Android phone start-up" is not property of the first smartphones. And 'certainly more intelligent way to try Android.
Garminfone
Launch a phone based on the state of the art technology navigation has been a good idea at first. However, Garmin first (and only) entry in the crowded market for Android devices suffered weak sales and marketing approach in general, without direction. The idea was to bring the experience of Garmin GPS satellite navigation on a smartphone. The problem is that the most consistent Google Maps for Android smartphones are already installed. For most consumers, this application and hundreds of other Android applications-oriented navigation produced by independent developers is all that is not necessary. While not denying that the Garminfone works well as a stand-alone GPS device, for those who want a real experience of the Android smartphones is certainly not cut the mustard. Like Google Maps now also works offline, that was one of the advantages of the original Garminfone, the device becomes even more obsolete.
Dell Streak
It's a phone? It is a tablet? Dell Streak somehow combine the worst features of each. What is the point of the portable device, make phone calls, but that does not fit comfortably in your pocket? What computing, a relatively small Streak Dell is well below the iPad tablet and other offerings. But please do not hesitate to contact us. The Wall Street Journal tech guru Walt Mossberg Streak listed as one of the worst devices, has reviewed in 2010. Streak Android software have been more useful device than when Mossberg has published his first budget. However, even the most advanced mobile operating system in the world can do to shape embarrassing Streak.
Motorola citrus
Verizon subscribers have serious Citrus Beef Motorola, which is an average of two half stars (out of five) based on 392 reviews. Among their disadvantages are a slow browser, which is difficult to read the text, because the small size of the screen. Many users complain about the constant need to manipulate the size of the screen to read the text. Citrus is also known to return to the status of the airplane itself and freeze without notice. Search and navigation, Citrus pushes users to pre-installed instead of a Bing applications easy access to Google and other applications. Although it is common for smartphones to include such "bloatware" in connection with the acquisition, the tasks are as important as the search and navigation, users should be free to make their own choices. There may be worse Android smartphone available, but subscribers to Verizon, which require you to buy a Motorola phone is better to pay for the larger models Droid.
HTC Ray
OK, before you start with the angry e-mails to include this, we hear. Lightning is a great device with great force. It has been well reviewed, sold well and has the advantage of instant connection on Verizon's 4G network. But - and we're certainly not the only one to point this out - the lightning strike was marked by quirks and problems since its launch. Randy Arrowood of amateur Android news blog, went so far as to say that the number one disappointment in his Top 10 Android phone in 2011. Arrowood issues cited by transfer from a 4G to 3G networks, constant reboots, and the most common question of all: the terrible battery life. Sure, the Thunderbolt (and many others like it), large units with lots of style and power. But if you need an extra battery, just to see you through the afternoon, or can not use the phone to its maximum potential, due to lack of juice, which is the point of having all these features?
Citrus is free to purchase with a two-year contract, and readily available. But you're still not going to pay thousands of dollars for you to handle, so you better pony than a phone first and let this ruin your lemon.
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