A smartphone is nothing less than a computer today, capable of performing advanced tasks that were once possible only on a computer. Technically, a smartphone combines the function of a personal digital assistant (PDA) and a mobile phone. But today's smartphones have a gone a step further and are also being used as a portable media player, for GPS navigation, Wi-Fi, mobile broadband access, and camera.
There are a number of smartphones in the mobile market and for a buyer, it is often confusing to choose the right handset for his requirement. The confusion deepens further when you have to buy a carrier locked smartphone. Pertaining to that, we have put together a list of best smartphones that run great on the AT&T network. So go ahead and take your pick!
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1. Apple iPhone 4
Price: 16GB - $199, 32GB - $299
Buy it from here: AT&T
If you are ready to loosen up your purse strings by a few extra dollars then iPhone 4 is a great buy for anyone who loves technology and appreciates beauty. Along with a great design and build quality, it also offers you Retina Display, which makes text, images, videos and web pages look stunningly crisp and sharp. Getting an iPhone 4 also opens a whole new possibility of enjoying millions of apps on your phone. And with the 5-megapixel camera, you can snap tons of gorgeous looking pictures and record HD videos and make ample video calls with FaceTime calling facility on the iPhone 4.
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2. Samsung Focus
Price: $49.99
Buy it from here: AT&T
If you are looking for a Windows Phone 7 handset, then Samsung Focus is the right choice for you. It has great multimedia features, neat user interface and a brilliant 4-inch Super AMOLED touch screen. The photo enthusiasts are in for a sweet surprise with its awesome 5-megapixel camera, which takes excellent photos and videos. It also has improved browser for better browsing. All in all, Samsung Focus is a sleek, solid on performance, feature-packed and comfortable handset to own.
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3. Motorola Atrix 4G
Price: $99.99
Buy it from here: AT&T
Motorola Atrix with a 4- inch qHD (Quarter High Definition) touchscreen display is an impressive phone with great multimedia capabilities. It has HDMI and USB ports and a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack for all your extra needs. The 5-megapixel camera with automatic focus and LED flash takes splendid pictures and videos. It also has a good battery life. The Atrix has been named 4G even though it runs on 3G HSPA+ on AT&T's network because of its incredibly high data speeds.
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4. HTC Inspire 4G
Price: $99.99
Buy it from here: AT&T
Powered by Android 2.2 and a huge 4.3" super LCD capacitive touch screen, HTC Inspire 4G is a complete media-centric phone. HTC Sense 2.0 adds further sophistication to the user interface for a better experience with social networking, web browsing and integration with other devices. The handset is also capable of recording HD videos, thanks to its powerful 8-megapixel camera with autofocus and dual LED flash. Currently, Amazon is offering HTC Inspire 4G at a price of $59.99 on signing a contract for the new users.
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5. BlackBerry Torch 9800
Price: $49.99
Buy it from here: AT&T
In case, you are a BlackBerry person, the new BlackBerry Torch 9800 will keep you glued to your handset. It has a slider keyboard with a great touch screen along with new browser, new interface and new apps. It works on both AT&T's network as well as 2G and 3G networks of other cellular providers if you happen to be traveling far from the network area. Running on the new BlackBerry 6 OS, it offers a great balance of touch screen and keyboard inputs.
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6. LG Quantum
Price: $49.99
Buy it from here: AT&T
LG Quantum is another Windows Phone 7 available on the AT&T network. The handset sports a full size QWERTY keyboard and a 3.5 capacitive touch screen with a solid build. It supports DLNA has good wireless options and a 5-megapixel camera with HD video recording capabilities. It is the only one handset on AT&T's network to offer a full QWERTY keyboard based Windows Phone 7.
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7. Samsung Captivate
Price: $49.99
Buy it from here: AT&T
Samsung Captivate is another terrific Android based handset on the AT&T's network and also a great alternative to iPhone. It has a fast processor, top-notch display and a great battery life. The phone is impressive in every way with its 4 inch Super AMOLED touchscreen, 1GHZ Hummingbird processor that is faster than Snapdragon in processing the graphics and a 5-megapixel camera capable of recording 720p video.
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8. HTC Freestyle Phone
Price: $99.99
Buy it from here: AT&T
HTC Freestyle is a simple 3.2 touch screen phone with many features. It has HTC FriendStream for a tight integration with your social network. It also has a 3.2 megapixel camera, bluetooth stereo music, personal e-mail, organizer tools, and GPS navigation system.
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9. Sony Ercsson Xperia X10
Price: $99.99
Buy it from here: AT&T
The first Android phone from Sony, the Xperia X10 is another very good option for smartphone buyers. A large 4-inch touchscreen, 3.5 mm audio jack, 8.1 megapixel camera, HSPA, Wi-Fi, bluetooth and GPS make it a fully featured smartphone. Sony's Xperia X10 is a great option for those who want something similar to Nexus One.
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10. HTC Surround
Price: $99.99
Buy it from here: AT&T
HTC Surround is another handset running on Windows Phone 7 with a 3.8-inch touchscreen. Owing to its speakers integrated with high quality Dolby Mobile and SRS surround sound system, HTC Surround is amazing in the sound department. It is also one of the first Windows Phone 7 based smartphone to have such an amazing sound system. For a great multimedia experience it has a super-fast Qualcomm 1GHz Snapdragon processor. It also has a very good 5-megapixel camera which can take great pictures and HD videos in the 720p format. The handset is available exclusively on AT&T network.
