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Choosing a new smartphone, what are the best brands?

Tori — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:13:21 +0000

The smart phone is the latest in communication technology since it allows you to do a lot more than just talk. There are all kinds of applications available for the modern smart phone that makes them incredibly useful, providing you choose the right one. While some smart phones are better than others it is important to keep in mind that they all have their advantages and disadvantages. When comparing smart phones it is important that you keep in mind how you intend to use it so that you get the right for you.

Motorola Droid

Widely regarded as the best smart phone on the market the Droid has excellent call quality and the highest resolution screen available. The other positives are that it has a long talk time and it includes Google’s navigation app which means it can be used in place of a vehicle navigation device. The disadvantages are that it has no bluetooth voice dialing, the camera isn’t great and many people don’t like the keyboard. The Droid is arguably the most functional smart phone available, but you will have to dig around a little bit to find everything.

Blackberry Bold 9700

This is the latest version of Research in Motions popular Blackberry and it is a significant improvement over the previous versions. The Bold 9700 is more compact than the earlier Blackberries. The advantages of the Bold are that it offers excellent call quality, has a large vibrant display, and a keyboard that is easy to use. The disadvantages are that it has no touch screen and it’s operating system seems a little bit dated by comparison to some of it’s competitors. It is ideally suited to people who are looking for a smart phone primarily for it’s use in communication, and if you visit phones4u today, you’ll even get an extra discount on the 9700.

WebOS Palm Pre Plus

The Palm Pre Plus has doubled the memory of the previous version of the phone which makes it better at multi-tasking than just about any other smart phone on the market. There is also a feature called Synergy that makes multi-tasking easier. The Palm Pre Plus also offers the ability to charge the phone inductively. The disadvantages are that there is a short battery life and there are not as many apps available as there are for some other smart phones, however new ones are being added all the time. As the Palm Pre Plus becomes more and more popular, the number of apps should rival those their competitors.

Lumigon Phones — Come See Them!

Heather — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:13:57 +0000

Okay, so I know that Danish is also a pastry, but I have to say that the Danish actually make one kickass phone as well and these handsets are absolutely incredible! Lumigon is the brand and I can tell you for sure that this particular brand is making all sorts of waves in the cell phone world.

For one – they jam-pack all of their phones with all sorts of technology and truly … Lumigon is one brand that I know that I can trust. The cool things about these particular phones is not only are they awesome on the inside but they are also some of the stylish phones as well, which seems to really be the trend right now.

You want style and technology packed into one phone? The Lumigon phones are absolutely it!

Gigabyte + Android = Best Combination!

Heather — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:12:15 +0000

When you are thinking about phones … what type of phone comes to your head first? Well, the Android is a phone that is constantly on my mind and do you know the latest news? Well, there are some rumors being spread that Gigabyte is actually going to hop on the Android train.

Gigabyte is actually a company that is fairly new but they are certainly making all kinds of waves and I can tell you for sure that the Android that is made by Gigabyte is going to be the best on the market.

While there is no official confirmation from Gigabyte at the moment, eventually – those rumors are going to become solid.

What You Need to Find the Perfect Cell Phone

Heather — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:27:49 +0000

Finding a cell phone can be somewhat difficult, simply because there are so many different types of phones to choose from — plus mobile devices aplenty, and since all of them do so many different things, it is supremely hard to tell where to get started.

So you need to begin by asking yourself some questions, such as: what do you need? Specifically, what do you intend to do with your phone? If text messaging and access to email is important to you, then you need a phone that will allow you to do all of that. If not, then you can save a lot of money by choosing a more standard phone.

You will even need to decide what kind of keypad you want, what kind of keyboard, and whether you want a flip phone, a simple handset, or a slider.

Nokia Releases Firmware Update For Nokia 5800

Heather — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:30:26 +0000

One thing that I’ve noticed about the Nokia 5800 is that it really and truly needed an update. Now, finally, now it has had its update and it is better than ever, which is saying something because I thought that the Nokia 5800 was actually pretty damn cool. However, the latest firmware update is pretty cool.

For example, an advanced e-mail application, a better version of Ovi Maps 3.0, an easier navigation experience and a lot of bugs disappeared. You’ll be able to download the update directly from Nokia’s Software Update website starting today.

Right now though … this update is not available in the states, just in Europe and Asia, however soon, the update will be worldwide!

BlackBerry Storm2 Coming To Verizon On October 28

Heather — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:26:43 +0000

Oh, finally – finally, finally, Wednesday, the BlackBerry Storm2 comes out to be purchased. I think that this particular phone has been one of the most anticipated and it has definitely been at the top of my list – which is rare of me to have a phone at the top of my list. If you are like me and have been waiting, October 28th is finally the day for us!

This particular phone offers up a slew of technology inside of it – for example a large 3.25-inch 480 x 360 capacitive touchscreen display, a 3.2MP camera with autofocus and flash, a 2GB of onboard memory, a microSD/SDHD card slot (16GB card included), GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headset jack, BlackBerry OS 5.0 and supports both UMTS/HSPA (2100Mhz) as well as quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM connectivity.

All of that and you get $100.00 off with a 2-year contract? That is a pretty incredible deal huh?

Motorola Ruby V13 Passes Bluetooth SIG!

Heather — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:05:11 +0000

I have been waiting for some word about the Motorola Ruby V13 – this is a clamshell phone that I think is going to be not only beautiful (I mean, look at it, it’s silver!) but it is actually going to be a pretty decent phone … for a clamshell that is. Finally though, the Motorola Ruby V13 has passed and been approved for Bluetooth SIG and I think that is great!

Now, down to the specs on the Motorola Ruby V13: 2.2-inch QVGA internal display with a 2-inch QVGA external touchscreen display, CDMA/Ev-Do connectivity, a 5MP camera with autofocus, and Bluetooth. All of which are just the beginning on this particular phone.

No word on pricing or when you can get it – but I can promise that this is a phone that is going to fly right off of the shelves!

Sony Ericsson Satio: It’s Being Tested!

Heather — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:50:40 +0000

Thinking back, I remember when Sony came out with their very first Sony Ericsson phone – I laughed a little bit because I did not think that an electronics company that produces TVs and DVD players could really come up with a cool phone … however, now that they have so many cell phones under their belt, I am a believer. The newest phone that is being tested for the states is the Sony Ericsson Satio. This beautiful and great phone is going to break a lot of different records.

The specs on the Sony Ericsson Satio? Well, if you do not know them, here they are: This phone runs on the S60 5th Edition operating system and features a 3.5-inch touchscreen display at 640 x 360 resolution, a 12.1-megapixel camera with Autofocus, Xenon Flash and a 12x digital zoom. Other specifications include a 128MB of internal memory, a microSDHC memory card support, an integrated FM radio with RDS, aGPS with turn-by-turn navigation. Oh yes, and it can connect up to Wi-Fi and has Bluetooth capabilities.

Is this not the coolest phone in the world? Well, when it is done being tested by the FCC, it will be the coolest phone on the market – maybe even coolest than the iPhone!

Samsung Solstice A887 Is Here!

Heather — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:30:13 +0000

When I think of AT&T, the first thing that I usually think of is going to be Samsung and just how many Samsung phones that they have within their market – the Samsung Solstice A887 is the newest member of the family though. This little puppy just came out yesterday and already, it is gaining all sorts of attention! The Samsung Solstice A887 is one phone that is almost worth the effort to get it … the lines I mean, because this mid-end touchscreen is flying off of the shelves!

The specs for the Samsung Solstice A887 are all over the place! Firstly, it is all touchscreen, which is very popular nowadays. It has a microSD card slot, A-GPS with AT&T navigator, IM, Bluetooth and supports both quad band GSM connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) as well as dual band UMTS/HSDPA connectivity (850/1900 MHz) along with a 2MP camera and a QWERTY keypad!

The Samsung Solstice A887 is a high-end phone that with a 2-year contract and a $50.00 mail-in rebate, you can get it for just under one hundred bucks!

MoGo TALK for iPhone: It’s A BlueTooth!

Heather — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:08:08 +0000

Now that we have talked about quite a few cell phones, it is now time to break up the fun and tell you about one cell phone accessory for your iPhone that is truly cool and has been long-awaited. You know how most Bluetooth cell phone accessories you can barely hear out of? Mine is that way and to be honest, I don’t use it half of the time because I miss things that people say … a lot of the time. However, the MoGo TALK for iPhone is definitely one Bluetooth that will be glued right to your head.

First and foremost, the thing so super thin, so you will never have to worry about it looking bulky on your ear or weighing it down. The next thing is that this incredible Bluetooth accessory is actually very technology-advanced in the way of delivering superior audio quality. You will be able to hear everything and anything with this flat-folding piece of technology.

The cool thing about this Bluetooth is going to be that you can talk for up to four hours and it can stay on about a week of standby – it is only about one hundred bucks and it is so worth it!