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Sprint's LG Viper goes all LTE (photos)

The LG Viper is one of Sprint's two new LTE phones. As CES 2012 began, CNET takes a look to see how the phone handles.

Kent German
Kent was a senior managing editor at CNET News. A veteran of CNET since 2003, he reviewed the first iPhone and worked in both the London and San Francisco offices. When not working, he's planning his next vacation, walking his dog or watching planes land at the airport (yes, really).
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The LG Viper 4G LTE joins the Samsung Galaxy Nexus as the first LTE phones from Sprint. The candy bar design fits the Android mold with a trim profile and rectangular shape. Among the features are a 4-inch WVGA touch screen, Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), a 1.2 dual-core GHz processor, a 5-megapixel camera around back, a second front-facing camera, and support for NFC Google Wallet.
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The back side has a smooth cover, with the camera lens and flash located up top.
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Like most Android phones of its class, the Viper has a trim profile. On the spine you'll find the volume rocker and Micro-USB charger port.
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Up top is the power control. The Viper has a solid, comfortable feel.
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The phone dialer has large alphanumeric buttons and one-touch access to your voicemail, the Favorites menu, your phone book, and the call log.

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