AT&T has a long list of new devices today in all shapes and sizes from sliders, new square form factors to huge screens and super-fast tablets. AT&T also announced its Black Friday deals for next week, some of which are worth waiting for. Prices change all the time. The best way to get the best deal is figure out what you want first and how long you are willing to wait.
Here's a review of the what goes on sale today. Most of these models are not available through online discount retailers, yet.
Android
The Pantech Pocket is square but not for squares, but those who like a wide portrait screen and QWERTY keyboard. The Pantech Pocket has a 4:3 ratio more square touchscreen with a 600x800 pixel resolution 4" touchscreen. The wide format makes it easier to type in the portrait mode. Features include 2GB microSD card installed, 5MP camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. It is described as being very thin. Featuring Android 2.3 Gingerbread along with a Pantech UI it costs $49.99 with a contract.
Samsung Double Time opens to reveal a separate inner screen and QWERTY keyboard. It has a 600MHz processor, microSD card supoprt(2GB installed), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.2MP camera and TouchWiz. The Samsung Double Time runs Android 2.2 Froyo and comes in pink or white. This phone priced at $49.99 from AT&T.
The biggest new offer today is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 deal. When you buy a 8.9" LTE Tab with a contract you can get a Samsung Galaxy SII or Skyrocket for free. This Tab has a 8..9-inch 1280x800 pixel high-resolution screen, 1.5 GHz dual-core processor running Android 3.2 Honeycomb, 3.2 megapixel rear facing camera with LED flash, 2 megapixel front facing camera, 16 GB internal memory and expandable up to 32 GB, 1 GB RAM, Wi-Fi and TouchWiz UX.
Windows Phone
The HTC Titan is the largest Windows Phone with a big 4.7" touchscreen, 1.5GHz processor, 8MP camera, 1.3MP front camera, 1600mAh battery and up to 16GB of storage. Battery life is clocked at 11 hours. To sweeten the deal Microsoft is offering $25 in free apps. Priced at $199.
BlackBerry
The BlackBerry Curve 9360 features a 2.44-inch hi-resolution display, touchpad, keyboard and includes a 5MP camera with flash and video recording. Upgrades include a faster processor, increased memory, and up to 2x the network speed of previous BlackBerry Curve models from AT&T. Priced at 29.99 it is a messaging option for emailers, social media fans and texters. It is not available yet through online retailers.
Recent Releases with Discounts
HTC Vivid - has a dual core 1.2 GHz processor, 4.5" qHD touchscreen, enhanced 8-MP camera and 16 GB of on-board memory, microSD expandable to 32 GB. It works with AT&T's new LTE network. It retails for $199.99 with a contact from AT&T. At Amazon Wireless it is selling for $159.99 for new customers and $169.99 for renewing customers. Free when you buy a Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9.
Samsung Galaxy SII Skyrocket - the well-reviewed 4G LTE Samsung Galaxy SII Skyrocket received one Editors' Choice Award and has many top of the line features. Free when you buy a Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9.
When we look at the rock bottom prices for Black Friday through Cyber Monday, the best deals are on legacy devices. There will be touchscreens on Friday. Saturday has all Windows 7 phones and select Android devices, for just 1¢ all day (note it says Windows 7, not 7.5 Mango). Sunday brings the BlackBerry 9860 for only $.01 and HTC Red Inspire for $29.99 with no shipping or activation fees.
Monday is a good day with a lineup of some of AT&T's most popular smartphones include the Motorola Atrix, Samsung Infuse, BlackBerry 9810, HTC Inspire and LG Thrill—all for one cent with a contract as part of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals from AT&T.
There are usually no shipping fees with online deals. The longer you wait the lower the price drops, but then a newer better phone comes out.
Use AT&T Coupon-Link $50 Off AT&T Wireless with Plan for new customers with a contract. The offer requires online activation via att.com/wireless on qualified rate plans of $39.99 or more with a two-year agreement.
Windows Phone Offer can be redeemed beginning Nov. 18 at http://www.windowsphoneappcard.com. Valid for purchases on any new Windows Phone between Nov. 2 and Dec. 31, 2011.