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Top 5 Android smartphones at CES 2011

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The mobile phone scenario seems to have picked up excellent momentum. Google may not have particularly displayed any handset at this year’s swamped Consumers Electronics Show but undeniably made its significant charisma felt with the impressive Android operating system. Mobile buffs were definitely in for a treat as a multitude of Android smartphones were unraveled. So without trifling away any time, here we scribble down the Top 5 Android smartphones that caught our attention at the 2011 International CES.

To begin with, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc handset running on Android 2.3 and captivating many photo enthusiasts with incredible features was a visual treat. Sony has meticulously crafted this device and integrated some exceptional features of its DSLR cameras. It comes along with the Exmor R technology and an 8.1 megapixel camera that renders impeccable image quality with detailed sharpness. This handset reflects a perfect blend of elegant attributes and cutting-edge technologies in a stylish design. You can effortlessly enjoy your most liked multimedia content since this handset flaunts a wide 4.2-inch multi-touch reality display. The HDMI port will enable you to seamlessly transfer popular videos and images to an HDTV. We’re eagerly waiting to lay our hands on this device and hope Sony Ericsson reveals its pricing and availability details soon.

Also at CES, Samsung uncovered its Infuse 4G to further enrich the mobile phone segment. This smartphone promises to offer a breathtaking mobile experience with the company’s next-generation Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen which touts to provide 50 percent more sub-pixels for enhanced contrast and outdoor clarity. The screen size is exceptional as it measures 4.5-inches diagonally. The Infuse 4G will run on the Android 2.2 operating system. It comes with HSPA+ connectivity, a 1.2GHz Hummingbird processor, an 8MP camera with HD video recording and a front-facing 1.3MP camera for video calls. This handset will seamlessly slip in your pocket or purse. The Samsung Infuse 4G is anticipated to be rolled out in the second quarter of 2011 via AT&T network but the pricing details are still under wraps.

The Motorola Atrix 4G smartphone highlights the company’s effort to imbibe scintillating details. This Android smartphone will enable you to enjoy the benefits of mobile computing in the palm of your hands. The phone sports a dual core processor with each core running at 1GHz, delivering about 2GHz of processing power. The phone should appeal many with its qHD display which proffers high resolution and 24-bit color. The imaging capabilities are leveraged with both the front and rear facing cameras which can record HD videos. You can now heave a sigh of relief as the biometric fingerprint reader puts forth added security and unlocks the handset with ease. Along with a 1930mAh battery, the phone includes two microphones for noise-reduction technology. AT&T customers can snap up the stunning Motorola Atrix 4G in the first quarter of 2011.

The flurry of enticing Android smartphones uncovered at CES 2011 does not end here. Well, Vizio also made an appearance at the show with its exquisite Via smartphone which runs on Google’s Android operating system. You can enjoy a wonderful viewing experience as the handset houses a 4-inch high resolution capacitive touchscreen. This smartphone flaunts a 5MP camera which records HD videos and a front facing VGA camera. The Via mobile phone comes along with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and HDMI support that will allow you to playback HD videos on your HDTV. Powered by a 1GHz processor, this phone will let you indulge in a wide array of applications offered by the Android Market. The integrated IR blaster with universal remote control app will help you access various home theater systems and other CE gadgets without any glitches. The pricing and availability details are not disclosed as of now.

Another very impressive announcement by Motorola at CES is the magnificent Motorola Droid Bionic handset. Claiming to be the company’s first LTE-enabled smartphone for Verizon, the handset comes with a 1GHz dual core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor and 215MB RAM. Passionate photographers can capture vibrant and crisp images using the incorporated 8MP camera with auto-focus and dual LED flash. You can watch memorable images, videos and favorite movies on the 4.3-inch qHD display with 960 x 540 pixel resolution. The Droid Bionic quickly loads complex web pages and media that take advantage of Adobe Flash player and HTML5. We hope Motorola releases the availability and pricing details soon.

While these handsets were our pick of the best Android phones displayed at CES 2011, our list wouldn’t have been complete without the mention of the exquisite Motorola Cliq 2 and HTC Evo Shift 4G which run on the Android 2.2 platform and have comfortable slide-out QWERTY keyboards. Well, this exhibition embraced innovative offerings from various manufacturers such as Samsung, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, HTC and much more. We must say that this year’s CES gave us some competitive gizmos that literally tantalized our fervor for technology.

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