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Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket

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Review Summary:

Should be right at the top of the short list for AT&T customers who want an LTE 4G phone.

Pros

Excellent screen
Excellent performance
Blazing fast 4G speeds
Great camera with good zoom feature
Very good battery life

Cons

Uninspired overall design
Small, hard to find buttons
Occasional coverage issues

Description

The Skyrocket is a member of the popular Samsung Galaxy S II series that's available from a great many wireless carriers around the world. It sets itself apart from the pack by being one of the few smartphones available that can connect to AT&T's 4G LTE service.

In addition, this Android device has a vivid 4.3-inch touchscreen, dual-core processor, and an 8MP rear-facing camera as well as a 2MP front-facing shooter.

Review

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Quick Specs

Operating System: Google Android OS 2.3
Processor: 1.5 GHz Dual-Core
Memory: 16 GB of Built-in Storage
Screen Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels (WVGA)
Screen Size: 4.5 Inch
Keyboard Type: On-screen
Communications: Bluetooth, GPRS, GSM, EDGE, Wi-Fi, LTE
Meda Type: microSD, microSDHC, onboard memory
Camera Resolution: 8.0 megapixels
GPS: Yes
Dimensions: 5.2 x 2.75 x 0.4 inches
Weight: 4.7 ounces
Release Date: 10/6/2011

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