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Flashy F1 Ferrari Phone
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If you can’t afford your own Ferrari, you may be able to compromise with the F1 phone. The cellie features a 2.2-inch LCD with 260k colors, a camera with 1280 x 1024 max output, and does 3GP and MP4 video as well as JPGs, GIFs, and Midis and MP3s with a support equalizer and a single stereo loudspeaker. Available in several language choices, the F1 also has Internet capability, a phone book, games, calculator, and alarm at a price of £96.38 (~$190.00.)
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Nokia Opens N-Gage for Cell Phones
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Internet, Video Games,
Nokia has finally decided its mobile gaming service N-Gage is ready to meet the world. The website, unveiled this week, has the necessary software for you to download to connect with your cell phone. The company is planning to have about 30 games available by midyear with another 30 by the end of 2008. They also are offering free trials. Companies such as EA, Gameloft, and Glu Mobile will be designing games for them. Check with Nokia to see if you have the right model and if you must pay data charges to download the games.
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Cell Phone May Be Health Risk to Your Brain
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Science,
We had just finished reading that smokers’ chances of contracting diseases is partially due to genes when we also found that mobile phones could potentially cause the demise of more people than smoking or asbestos. The study, conducted by Dr. Vini Khurana, says that using a cell phone for at least 10 years can double your risk of brain cancer. We figure the good doctor must know what he is talking about since he has published over 30 papers and reviewed 100 studies on the effects of cell phones. Coincidentally, the French suggested limiting children’s use and Germany has also issued cautions.
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ClarityLife to Release Cell Phone
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Corporate News,
ClarityLife, the company that designs phones for the elderly and those who need them simple, has come up with a new mobile one. The screen has extra large type and audio can be turned up louder than on most phones. There is also an emergency response button for calling and/or texting up to 5 contacts. Although the ClarityLife cellie will not be available until the summer, you can pre-order now. We are thinking that this might be a good investment for baby boomers who attended too many rock concerts and won’t admit that they need glasses for reading.
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Alltel to Carry LG Glimmer
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Corporate News, Wireless / WiFi,
Alltel will be offering LG’s new Glimmer under the name of AX830. Though not as catchy a title, the slider phone has a 2.8” WQVGA (240x400 pixel) touchscreen, a 2.0 megapixel cam with video recording, and a microSD slot. At a size of 4.0 x 2.1 x 0.6-inches and a weight of only 4.5 oz, the Glimmer offers EV-DO support and Bluetooth 2.1 capability. The phone comes with a price of $249.99 with rebates and 2-year contract. Check with
Alltel for availability in your area.
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eCost Offers Bluetooth Speakerphone for Little Bucks
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Smartphones, Hot Deals, Transportation, Wireless / WiFi,
Still want a speakerphone but don’t think you can afford a decent one? eCost is featuring the Kyocera K323 for a mere $15.00. There are only 8 left and the sale ends in a little over 41 hours. The Bluetooth gadget has re-dial and volume control buttons, and amber and blue LEDs that will take you about a week to figure out. However, a deal is a deal, no matter how small. Grab one, attach it to your cigarette lighter plug and think of it as making you one step safer on the road.
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Kinetic Phone Powers Itself
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Design, Science,
Perhaps almost as useful as a solar powered gadget, the Atlas Kinetic Phone uses the movement of the cellular phone to generate its electricity. The power system uses an oscillating weight that runs the mainspring. If the phone is idle and loses juice, simply turn the crown a couple of times. Made with aluminum and a sapphire glass showing its internal workings, Richard Baiao claims his green device has a longer life cycle than most current cellies. Contact him for future availability and price.
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Sprint Offers More Than Just Talk for Less
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Corporate News, GPS, Hot Deals, Movies, Music,
Sprint has joined some of the other major mobile companies in offering a $99.99 unlimited calling plan. Referred to as “Simply Everything,” it not only includes talk, but gives you Web browsing, Sprint TV and Music, GPS navigation, text, video, and picture messaging, and push-to-talk. Existing customers can switch without a fee charge and newbies can sign up for the rate with a two year contract. While we are in no hurry to run to the company to get in on the hot deal, we hope their competitors will find this a fine time to vie for our dollars.
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Centro Now Available Through AT&T
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Hot Deals, Wireless / WiFi,
Palm has decided to offer its Centro through AT&T in addition to Sprint. With a 2.2-inch touchscreen, the cell phone features a 1.3MP cam, a full QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth and infrared connectivity, text, image, and video messaging, Push-To-Talk, and access to EDGE and XM Radio. The smartphone also supports up to 4GB MicroSD expansion memory. The best part is that with a 2 year contract and mail-in rebate, you get the Centro for a hot price of $99.99.
Read More | Mobilewhack
Chute is Smart and Green
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Design, Handhelds,
Smartphones are expensive but more desirable all the time, so why not get one that is also eco-friendly? The Chute, created by Industrial Designer Michael Laut, works like any other phone but is made of bamboo, which is not only biodegradable, but lighter and stronger than plastic. It probably won’t dent or crack if you drop it and if a friendly panda comes strolling by and looks hungry, perhaps he/she would appreciate the green gift. Contact Michael Laut for price and availability.
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