Aaron Baker's profile
About meWith a six-year career spanning across several channels in the wireless telecommunications industry, Aaron Baker has a unique perspective of mobile technology and its relevance in today’s connected world. As a journalist for various online publications since 2007, Aaron has applied his experience to paper as PhoneDog’s News Editor and a Device Reviewer in hopes of educating others about the rapidly changing field of cellular technology.When outside of work and away from the world of technology, Aaron’s hobbies include politics, researching and investing in the stock market, and spending time with family and friends - though he’ll readily admit that his BlackBerry is never too far away. Aaron currently resides in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Latest Videos from this member AT&T's loses request for injunction; releases anti-Verizon commercialMagnet board + empty warehouse + Luke Wilson = effective commercial? You be the judge. Earlier today, AT&T's request for an immediate injunction on the Verizon "There's a Map for That" commercials was denied, though the judge referred to the ads as "sneaky." Apparently, most people are so zoned out when they're watching TV that they may not notice that Verizon is targeting AT&T's 3G coverage (or so the judge thinks). One... Verizon categorizes iPhone as "misfit toy" in new advertisementDespite a pending lawsuit by AT&T, Verizon's not backing down anytime soon. In their latest anti-AT&T commercial, the iPhone has been banned to the "Island of MIsfit Toys," a popular theme from the 1964 television movie Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Airing just in time for the holiday season, will these ads sway shoppers looking for wireless devices as gifts? Via: Engadget Mobile Unboxing: BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)BlackBerry Bold 9700 unboxing by Aaron Baker from PhoneDog.com. 624 MHz processor, trackpad, 3.2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, and OS 5.0. Is it a worthy upgrade to its predecessor? Verizon Wireless launches in-depth Droid Eris videoOn the heels of tomorrow's Droid Day at Verizon Wireless, the carrier has launched a YouTube video walkthrough of the HTC Droid Eris. Yes, people will inevitably learn the device as they grow accustomed to it, but I like the fact that Verizon is taking a proactive step to launch training videos (and of course, it helps them in marketing the Droid line as well). Check out the video, and get ready for tomorrow's big day!Via: Verizon (YouTube... First television ad spot launches for BlackBerry Storm2I'll admit, the dual launch of the BlackBerry Storm2 and Motorola Droid (even if it was just the announcement) was a bit frustrating, as it seemed to overshadow the announcement of RIM's newest BlackBerry. They're not leaving it in the dark, though - billed as "the perfect Storm," Verizon's first television spot highlighting the Storm2's capabilities (and their 3G dominance to AT&T) debuted late yesterday. Is the advertising...Latest Blog Articles & News from this member This Week in BlackBerry: BBerryDog launches; 3G Pearl 9100 spottedFeatured News: BBerryDog is up and running!After months of planning, logo work, and more, I'm proud to say that BBerryDog, PhoneDog's BlackBerry-themed sister website, has launched! Featuring exclusive BlackBerry content that wouldn't otherwise be posted on PhoneDog, it's your home away from home (well, I sometimes refer to it as a "vacation home" - along with DroidDog). Be sure to make your way around the website, check out the... Kyocera announces Incognito, Torino, and DominoFirst up, the Sanyo SCP-6760 Incognito (pictured above). Featuring a clamshell form factor and a 2.6-inch QVGA touchscreen, the Incognito offers 3G connectivity, Bluetooth, threaded messaging, a 2.0-megapixel camera, and a microSD memory card slot. Sprint has announced their intention to carry the device, beginning on September 30th. Next, the S2300 Torino offers a QWERTY keyboard in a candybar form factor, 1xRTT connectivity, a... Samsung Omnia II launching December 2nd at $200Shown at CTIA Fall last month (check out our video here), we knew the Samsung Omnia II was coming to Verizon at some point, but dates were a bit of a mystery. According to leaked documents obtained by Engadget Mobile, the device will launch in all channels on December 2nd with Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional (thank heavens, since Windows Mobile 6.1 was installed at the convention). Besides that, it will sport the features that were... Nokia N900 drops to $480 on AmazonI'll admit - I was considering the purchase of a Nokia N900 to carry in the ol' arsenal of wireless devices, until I saw the price. Even as a certified wireless junkie, $649 is a bit too much for me (hey, I need to pay the rent first). I haven't been this excited about a Nokia device in quite some time, thanks to Maemo 5. The name of the game seems to be social networking, and from my limited time with the N900 at CTIA, it... OS 4.7.1.61 launches for Verizon's BlackBerry Tour 9630Sure, most Tour owners are anxiously awaiting an official OS 5.0 launch, but for now, OS 4.7 is where it's at. As of today, OS 4.7.1.61 is available for Verizon's BlackBerry Tour 9630 through their website and Desktop Manager (PC and Mac). Despite the relatively short amount of time online, reports are already streaming in about the build being faster overall. For those of you with a Verizon-branded Tour, download it and...Latest In-Depth Reviews from this member BlackBerry Storm2 9550 in-depth review - BlackBerry Storm2 expert review by AaronOverview What's Good: Screen is far easier to use thanks to the addition of electronic sensors; OS 5.0 improves overall device functions dramatically. What's Bad: Despite improvements, SurePress is still harder to use than similar industry competitors. Additionally, the browser still needs work. Introduction Almost one full year later, RIM and Verizon Wireless are at it again with the BlackBerry Storm2, their second attempt at a full... BlackBerry Bold 9700 in-depth review - Aaron's BlackBerry Bold 9700 ReviewOverview What's Good: Significantly improved design over the original Bold, fantastic keyboard, great battery life, and admirable call quality. What's Bad: The web browser, though improved, is still no comparison to competing smartphones on the market. Introduction Yes, it's a love or hate characteristic, but RIM is a historically conservative company when it comes to design changes, and the Bold 9700 is no exception. As a replacement to... LG Glance in-depth review - LG Glance Expert Review by AaronOverview What's Good: Durable device with good call quality and strong battery life. What's Bad: No 3G; gold battery cover may be a bit of an overkill. Introduction What happened to candybar devices? We've seen twisting devices, sliding QWERTY keyboards, flip phones, and more, but the age-old bar phone seemed to fade into the sunset. Not so with the LG Glance, as the company has brought the form factor back, and breathed new life into it.... Motorola Clutch i465 in-depth review - Aaron's Motorola Clutch Expert ReviewOverview What's Good: Call quality; fantastic speakerphone. What's Bad: Battery life; somewhat cramped keyboard. Introduction There's no doubt that Sprint's Nextel brand and the accompanying iDEN technology has been behind when it comes to new industry concepts. While CDMA and GSM companies have been enjoying feature-rich devices, iDEN users were stuck with drab, boring handsets. Though it's nothing revolutionary in regards to the user... LG LX290 in-depth review - Aaron's LG LX290 Expert ReviewOverview What's Good: Build quality; fantastic reception; battery life is respectable.What's Bad: No EVDO; picture quality is poor; font size may be too small for some. Introduction Despite the seemingly endless talk about smartphones, there's still a market for regular, reliable cell phones. Quite frankly, we doubt that grandma (most, at least), the ten year old, and those using it as a backup device want or need a fully equipped PDA. That...Latest Forum Posts from this memberRe: Impression or Other AT&T Phone?Hm, tough call. Are you planning to use it for texting only? E-Mailing? Watching videos? Give me a bit of background on your usage habits when you can, and I'll do my best to give a good opinion!Re: CTIA!Hey, Thanks for the question! It's 1:00 here, and I'm sitting in my hotel room half asleep, so I'm sorry in advance if I'm not 100 percent coherent. Ha ha! It's funny you mention this - Adriana and I were talking about it over dinner earlier, and mine was the Nokia N900. I've never been a fan of Symbian, but I've always enjoyed the build quality/reliability of Nokia. With Maemo 5 as a legitimate 21st century competitor to...Re: Is the blckberry curve 8900 fo at&t good for a teen who wants a good looking high end cellponeAT&T offers a number of high end cell phones - is there a particular feature that's drawing you to the 8900?Re: Unlocked E71 for $162Thanks, Brandt! It's going up on the website as we speak!Re: iphone vs HTC Touch Pro 2I'll recommend that he does a dogfight between the two.Latest Comments from this memberRe: Re: Mash-Up: Creating the ultimate FrankenPhoneDedicated PhoneDog button, of course!Re: Re: AT&T's loses request for injunction; releases anti-Verizon commercialI'm so sorry you feel that way, IBuyUnlocked!That's why we have four feature Editors and other contributors - there will always be writing styles/types you enjoy and those you don't. At any rate, glad to have you on PhoneDog. -Aaron Re: Re: BlackBerry Storm2 expert review by AaronHey just_for_kicks,Thanks for letting me know! It should be fixed now. That's the problem with reviewing several devices - easy to get mixed up! Sorry for the trouble. Re: Re: Aaron's BlackBerry Bold 9700 ReviewHey ken_arko,Honestly, I'd recommend the Bold's (9700) camera over the Droid's. Despite the megapixel difference, every picture I took between the two gave the Bold an edge. I actually use the Bold on a pretty regular basis for still phone shots. Re: Re: Aaron's BlackBerry Bold 9700 ReviewHappy to hear it! Sorry to hear about the Tour, however. What OS build are you running? Feel free to run it by the BBerryDog forums... |
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