One of two Android phones compatible with MetroPCS' LTE network, the Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G, shown at CES 2012, is shaping up to be a nice device.
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LTE is the name of the game with the Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G, one of two Android-powered LTE devices that MetroPCS announced at CES. The 4G phone has a 3.5-inch screen.
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Easy on the eye
I appreciate the phone's silvery color, design hints like this dappled back cover, and physical keys below the display.
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Top view
The Galaxy Attain, which has a 1GHz processor, a 3-megapixel camera, and a front-facing camera, will cost about $200 later in January, without a contract.
