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"Sometimes a device doesn't get it right immediately. It might get rushed to market, or maybe some bugs just slip through the final tests. It's expected, and it happens to the best of them. \nFortunately, modern hardware is a lot smarter than it was even a few years ago. Firmware updates are capable of squashing most bugs even after a device has hit the market. Even better, firmware updates also often add new features that can greatly expand the life cycle of a device. \nThe result from our perspective is that devices can sometimes show a lot of promise, but aren't quite there yet. These three devices have piqued our interest in the past few months, but, for one reason or another, just didn't meet their potential. We'll be keeping an eye on them to see if they get it right.\nT-Mobile myTouch 4G\n\n\n\n\nT-Mobile already had a strong Android device in the G2, but the addition of the myTouch 4G gives T-Mobile a very formidable lineup. Where the G2 is focused on a streamlined Android experience, the myTouch 4G is about as tweaked out as Android comes.\nThe myTouch 4G carries many of the same internal components currently popular among Android devices. The phone is snappy and its 1GHz Snapdragon processor is well utilized. It's also the second device to feature T-Mobile's 4G HSPA+ (the first being the G2) and HSPA+ mobile broadband speeds are always appreciated. \nThe biggest problem with the myTouch 4G is its most advertised feature: video chat. The device features T-Mobile's new Qik video chat capabilities, which are unfortunately a little complicated to set up. If you're like me, it's likely you'll be doing most of your video chatting with your parents. It's far easier to just fire off a couple of text messages to your friends than set up a chat session. If you do want to video chat with your parents, good luck getting them set up on Qik.\nThat said, if you're looking for an Android device with a ton of features, the T-Mobile myTouch 4G is one of the most feature-heavy Androids on the market. \nSamsung Galaxy Tab\n\n\n\n\nThe Samsung Galaxy Tab isn't the iPad. That's not up for debate. It is, however, an interesting implementation of the Android platform within a tablet environment.\nContrary to statements claiming that tablets don't perform well at sizes under 10 inches, I've found the Tab's size to be one of its most compelling features. Where the iPad, at times, feels unwieldy, the Galaxy Tab fits well in the palm of your hand.\nIt's not always the fastest Android device (the myTouch 4G will load the same programs faster almost every time), but it does perform sufficiently. A lot of this could have to do with the fact that Android 2.2 (froyo) isn't intended for tablet deployments, but the Tab is promising enough to think that a swift update to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) could be enough to solve some of its nagging issues.\nVerizon Fivespot\n\n\n\n\nVerizon is arguably the most reliable mobile carrier in the U.S., but its devices only work within the country use because the carrier's current infrastructure is built on code division multiple access (CDMA). Because most of the world's cellular communications are based on the global system for mobile communications (GSM), devices from carriers like AT&amp;T and T-Mobile are often able to function in a wide array of countries.\nIn recent years, we've seen phones that support both CDMA and GSM protocols, but the Verizon Fivespot is the first MiFi-like device to include this functionality. So whether at home or abroad, you'll be able to blanket yourself in a personal Wi-Fi network, from which you can connect up to five devices (hence the name Fivespot).\nOf course, there is a downside. While $60 per month will get you 5GB of mobile broadband in the U.S., it costs $220 per month to add 200MB of international data on top of that. Nevertheless, the Fivespot is a solid option for anyone who appreciates the convenience of a MiFi and often travels abroad.\nWhat's Your Pick?\nWhich mobile devices do you feel show a lot of promise, but aren't quite up to snuff just yet? Let us know in the comments.\nMore Mobile Resources from Mashable:\n- 3 Magnificent Mobile Apps That Ruled 2010 - HOW TO: Develop a Branded iPhone App on a Budget- 5 Excellent E-Card iPhone Apps- Why the \u201CDumbphone\u201D Market Is Still Ripe for Innovation- Mobile Music: Top 4 Streaming Services Compared"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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