• 31Dec

    BlackBerry Bold 9000 Smartphone

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    The BlackBerry Bold 9000 Smartphone is a fan favorite for its’ versatile features and distinctive styling. First off, this phone is smart, with tons of features that will leave you the envy of even your most technologically savvy friends.

    The BlackBerry Bold 9000 Smartphone is a full featured SmartPhone at a competitive price. Although it usually retails for $249.00, you can save $100 now with a mail in rebate.

    Blackberry Bold 9000

    Blackberry Bold 9000

    “Designed to give business professionals and power users unprecedented functionality and performance, the BlackBerry Bold is the fastest, most powerful Blackberry yet, with support for tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks around the world as well as integrated GPS and Wi-Fi networking (802.11a/b/g). It features a lustrous black exterior, satin chrome finished frame and stylish leather-like backplate, a sophisticated user interface, and a newly designed full-QWERTY keyboard.”

    Service is on the AT&T Mobile Network, with full 3G capabilities. If for some reason the AT&T Mobile Network isn’t available in your area, don’t despair. The Blackberry Bold 900 SmartPhone also works on the AT&T EDGE network. The AT&T EDGE network is available in 13,000 cities.

    If you’re like most people, you’ll love one feature of the Blackberry Bold 9000 more than others, and that’s the huge, user-friendly screen.

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    What really makes the Bold “beautiful” is the HUGE screen. I thought the screen on my previous Curve was great. The screen on the Bold is twice the resolution (480×320 vs. 320×240). It is absolutely amazing. Not only is it stunning for movies and photos, it makes browsing the web and simply reading emails so much easier. You can fit significantly more information on the screen. The same auto-backlighting feature found on the Curve is also on the Bold. It senses the lighting conditions of the room and adjusts backlighting. I love this feature,” wrote one enthused reviewer.

    If you act right now, you can save $100 on your purchase of the BlackBerry Bold 900 Smartphone. Along with the phone’s elegant styling and all of the advanced capability of the AT&T 36 Mobile Network is an unbeatable combination.

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  • 31Dec

    Samsung Eternity a867

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    The Samsung Eternity a867 has been getting mixed reviews in recent weeks, despite offering a decent array of features. The phone is relatively inexpensive, and gets the job done, but that doesn’t mean everyone is a believer. You can find the Samsung Eternity a867 through most dealers, at a cost of around $150 when you sign up for a calling plan.

    The phone has a 3.2 inch touch screen with haptic support. The phone uses the TouchWiz User Interface. With this UI you can customize the phone through the use of widgets. The phone also comes with a 3.0 megapixel camera that supports video sharing and much more.

    Samsung Eternity a867

    Samsung Eternity a867

    The phone runs on AT&T Mobile Service via their high speed 3G mobile network. If 3G is not available in your area. Most people who have reviewed the phone say they’ve been impressed with many of the phones built in features, such as the slleek sexy design, the camera/camcorder, all of the built in Built in Messaging Clients (AIM, Yahoo Messenger, Etc), access to emails, the Qwerty Keyboard, the MP3 Players, the Samsung Menu, the GPS, Miicro SD (Up to 16GB) and the spacious Touch screen.

    There seem to be few complaints about the monitor. For the most part, a genuine review of the reviews online shows up people are pretty happy about the Samsung Eternity a867, especially at this price. If you can get a cheap cell phone plan on the AT&T 3G network along with it, you’ll have an easy to use and powerful phone for a low price.

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  • 30Dec

    Happy New Year

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    Happy New Year from the Mobile Phone Blog. We've been taking a bit of a break over the last week and posting will be light through the rest of this week as well. 2008 was an exciting year in the Mobile Phone world and 2009 should be interesting as well. Enjoy the last two days of 2008 and be safe ushering in 2009!

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  • 30Dec

    Cell Phone Chargers

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    Cell phones are often overlooked when the subject of cell phones comes up, but this is a big mistake. Cell phone charges can make the difference between peak performance with your cell phone. The worst thing in the world is to use a poor charger, because you’ll end up having a poor charge, when you last need it.

    Cell phone chargers energy use important

    Most cell phone chargers for sale are geared towards a specific model. The first thing you need to do if you’re looking to replace the charger for your mobile phone is to make sure of the model number. If you get the wrong one, it won’t work. Motorola, Samsung, Nokia, and LG all use proprietary cell phone chargers.

    Chargers come in several models. You can choose from a unit to use in your home, or you can select a car charger.

    Most cell phones chargers are cheap. You won’t be out an arm and a leg for the typical cell phone charger. The car chargers that plug into your cigarette lighter generally run for $15 or less, depending on the make and model. If for some reason your car charge doesn’t work in your car out of the box, you can easily find a dual cigarette lighter adapter that will fix the problem for under $10.

    Dos of buying cell phone chargers

    1) Do match your make and model with the proper cell phone charger.
    2) Don’t worry too much about discounts, almost all cell phone chargers tend to be inexpensive

    Don’ts of buying cell phone chargers

    1) Don’t sacrifice quality for cost. Your cell phone is too expensive to risk for a few dollars of savings on a cheap accessory.
    2) Don’t limit your search to offline locations. You can find great bargains on cell phone chargers online.

    Cell phone chargers can make a big difference for your experience with your cell phone. The faster they charger, the better. Make sure to follow the rules for safe operation and your charger should last for a long time.

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  • 29Dec

    California’s Text While Driving Ban Law Takes Effect January 1

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    With 2009 just on the horizon, drivers in California have limited time to text while driving (TWD) before it becomes illegal in the state.

    Senate Bill 28, introduced by Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, takes affect on Thursday and aims to make California roads safer by fining drivers that are caught texting on their cell phones while behind the wheel of a car. The state also has laws that prohibit the use of a handheld cell phone while driving, however, handsfree communications are permitted.

    Joe Simitian said, “It’s younger drivers who have higher rates of driving while texting, or DWT, so I think it’s important that we get this law on the books and each generation now understands that it’s prohibited by law.”

    First offenders breaking the California TWD law will be fined an average of $76.00, but this could be higher depending on the location that the offense occurred. Repeat offenders can expect to pay $176.00 or more for subsequent offenses. State and local fees are included.

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  • 28Dec

    iPhones Available At Selected Wal-Marts Today

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    If you’ve been considering buying an Apple iPhone, but haven’t quite made the decision to buy, Wal-Mart offers the Smartphone in 2,500 of their stores beginning today.

    Wal-Mart, known for offering deep discounts on products of all sorts, will stock both the 8GB and the 16GB iPhone models, priced at $197.00 and $297.00, respectively. These prices aren’t far off from AT&T’s price, and represent about a $2.00 savings. Of course, airtime and new customer contracts aren’t included.

    Refurbished 8GB iPhones will be available for $99.00 with a two year service agreement.

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  • 23Dec

    Mpowerplayer Launches MPlayit on MySpace

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    Mpowerplayer announced today the launch of the Mplayit Mobile Arcade application for MySpace.

    MySpace users can discover and play free mobile game demos in the Mplayit Mobile Arcade application and add their favorites to their user profile pages to share with their friends. Users recommend games to others, and receive updates on what games others are playing and recommending.

    "We see this as a critical milestone in our drive to reach new and untapped markets for mobile games," said Michael Powers, CEO of Mpowerplayer. "MySpace remains one of the most popular social networks, and the recent addition of applications makes it even more powerful," Powers said. "MySpace is a perfect fit for the Mplayit Mobile Arcade, and we're excited to bring something both useful and fun to that audience."

    The availability of the Mplayit Mobile Arcade on MySpace follows the launch of the application on the Facebook platform. Powered by Mpowerplayer's award-winning demo engine, users can demo mobile games online for free in an interface that mimics the look and feel of a mobile phone.

    To download the Mplayit Mobile Arcade application for MySpace, please visit http://mplayit.com/myspace.

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  • 23Dec

    Happy Holidays!

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    It’s that time of year again and Loo-Lee just wants to take this moment to spread some holiday love. Be safe and enjoy the holiday season!

    Justin McGill is an internet marketing professional. He runs an internet marketing company called Novel Concept Studio. He also offers advice and discussion on his web marketing blog!

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  • 23Dec

    eyeSight: Camera-Controlled Mobile Game Action

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    Thanks to Yotam Noy, Marketing Coordinator at eyeSight, who reached out to us last week to tell us about their companies innovative technology that provides a new way to play mobile games.

    Based in Israel, eyeSight was established in 2004 and is a privately held company. Their goal is to change the way users interact with their mobile phones. Their core product for mobile gaming is called eyePlay.

    eyePlay enables gamers to play by using real hand motions, imitating real life actions. eyePlay enables the user to act as if he or she holds an object in his hand and perform real-life movements, while eyePlay translates that movement to corresponding actions in a game. The technology utilizes the mobile phone's built-in camera, along with advanced real-time image processing algorithms, to create a new gaming experience.

    Sound a little confusing? Well, I suggest you check out the video they have put together on the first game they have released using the technology - Ninja Strike. In the game, you throw ninja stars at the bad guys by moving your hand in a real throwing motion in front of the phone’s camera.

    The game works on Symbian Series 60 devices only for now, and if you want to check out a demo version of the game, click here. I read a couple reviews including this one from the folks at PocketGamer and it sounds like the usability is a little hard to get used to, but once you learn it can be pretty fun.

    I've been told that iPlay (one of the Top 10 mobile game publishers worldwide) is going to distribute this game through carriers around the world but I haven't read any news on this subject yet. That would be a huge win for eyeSight and would certainly validate the technology. A number of companies are trying to improve mobile games by getting away from the awkward cellphone keyboard and eyeSight's approach looks promising.

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  • 23Dec

    Picking a Prepaid Cellphone Plan

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    Last week the Wall Street Journal wrote an article titled: "Newly Budget-Minded Turn to Prepaid Phones" that indicated a growing number of US consumers were moving from long term cellphone contracts to prepaid cellphone plans.

    Prepaid wireless carriers charge based on minutes used instead of a monthly fee so generally consumers would pay less per month. Prepaid phones are cheaper if you don't make many calls and they also don't lock you into long-term contracts.

    According to Informa Telecoms & Media, during 2007 and into 2008, the market for prepaid mobile services grew more than twice as fast as the cellphone contract market.

    There are no national statistics for how many consumers are switching from cellphone subscriptions to prepaid services, since the plans don't require you to sign a contract or provide much personal information. But individual carriers are reporting growth. MetroPCS says it added 249,000 net new customers in the third quarter, doubling its year-earlier increase, and Leap Wireless says it gained 156,000 net customers, more than tripling its year-earlier growth. T-Mobile, which also has traditional cellphone plans, says it added 670,000 customers in the third quarter, more than half of which were prepaid. By contrast, prepaid represented 35% of the company's new customers a year earlier.

    I have never been on a prepaid plan but as my kids get closer to cellphone age, I will probably start here. If you are considering getting a prepaid cell phone here are a couple of sites that you should check out:

    1. ConsumerSearch.com: It's a bit old but provides a decent comparison of different service options.

    2. Prepaid Reviews: Reviews of different prepaid options.

    3. CNET Quick Guide to Picking a Prepaid Plan: Pretty thorough overview of things you should consider.

    Know of other sites that provide a good resource on this subject? Send them in the comments and I will post them here.

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