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Blackberry Pearl Flip 8220 Now Available at T-Mobile

Posted on October 13, 2008
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T-Mobile has the newest Blackberry available for $149 with a 2 year contract.  The Blackberry Pearl Flip 8220 is the first Blackberry clamshell phone.

Features include -

Overall this looks like another great Blackberry phone.

LG KC780 Mega Pixels

Posted on October 10, 2008
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LG has entered the cell phone Mega Pixel camera market with the introduction for the LG KC780 phone.

LG describes the phone as follows in it press release -

“Several of the LG-KC780’s smart technologies focus around the most expressive part of a person, the face. Face Detection automatically finds and focuses on people’s faces to allow photographers to take clearer pictures. Part of this feature relies on LG’s Smile Detection technology, which can recognize the angle of people’s mouths and adjust focus for faces.

Other people-focused features on the LG-KC780 include easy-to-use shot modes that help make people look their best. With Smile Shot enabled the camera automatically triggers the shutter when it determines that the subject is smiling. And with Beauty Mode users can remove spots and imperfections on people’s faces, making sure the faces appear bright and clear in photos.

Great memories can happen anywhere and the LG-KC780 has a number features that ensure great shots no matter where they are taken. The LG-KC780 can almost see in the dark with adjustable light sensitivity up to an amazingly high ISO 1600. If an image is too bright, however, LG’s SmartLight™ setting automatically fixes it. A built-in Image Stabilizer ensures that pictures come out clear and sharp, even in shaky situations.

For those times when a picture is not enough, the LG-KC780’s D1 Video recording captures DVD-resolution video of every exciting moment. This means that movies captured on the handset will still look great when played back on a large screen TV.

The LG-KC780 is a full featured handset and includes the latest in mobile phone technology, including Smart Bluetooth, which opens up a number of new options when the phone is connected to a personal computer. For example, the phone’s camera can be used as a webcam for use in online conversations. Unlike USB webcams, this world’s first feature means that the camera can easily move with the user, as long as the phone stays within Bluetooth range.”

This looks like a phone to watch.  Samsung is also coming out with 8 mega pixel camera phones and we suspect Nokia, Motorola and others will be close behind.

T-Mobile Sells Out of Pre-Sale G1 Phones

Posted on October 7, 2008
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T-Mobile has sold out of the pre-sale Google Android G1 phone.  It seems the phones have been in high demand and a shortage is imminent.  Whether or not the high demand will continue will likely depend on reviews of the phone and service once the handsets are actually in peoples hands.

The next few weeks will tell whether or not the G1 is a home run or just a base hit.

Samsung Messager SCH-R450 Cell Phone

Posted on October 6, 2008
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The Samsung Messager Slide SCH-R450 phone is made for text messaging.  If you want the convenience of a full qwerty keypad plus a large screen size, the Messager fits the bill.  Other features include -

 

Slide-Out QWERTY Keyboard

It’s there when you need it; it’s hidden when you don’t. Welcome to the SAMSUNG Messager and its smooth, slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Sure, a full keyboard makes typing easier. But this SAMSUNG is also packed with all the messaging options you want, including MMS, SMS and IM.

 

MP3 Player with microSD™ Slot

The Messager is more than a phone that plays music. It has a rich user interface that makes this a serious music player. And with the microSD™ slot, you can store all the music you like. Seriously.

 

Stereo Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology lets you connect to Bluetooth-enabled stereo headsets or hands-free car kits with ease. And without wires.

 

1.3 Megapixel Camera

With this SAMSUNG’S built-in 1.3 megapixel camera, the Messager can shoot beautiful, high-resolution photos wherever you are. And with Night Shot, you can even shoot some at night. 

 

Find more information on the Messager directly from Samsung here.  Find a complete selection of Samsung Accessories here.

Nokia N96 Smartphone

Posted on September 24, 2008
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Nokia’s N96 is a great follow up to the popular N95.  It features include -

Video and TV
• Watch high-quality video on the 2.8 inch display
• Store up to 40 hrs of video on the 16 gigabytes of memory,
and expand storage further with the microSD card slot
• Video playback at 30 fps, for a wide array of formats
• Access Internet video feeds through Nokia Video Center
• Transfer videos from compatible PC, using Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• Watch Live TV (operator service using DVB-H or streaming over
3G, where available)
Music
• Enjoy great audio through standard 3.5 mm jack headphones,
built-in 3D stereo speakers or Bluetooth technology
• Easily control playback with the dedicated media keys
• Digital music player with support for playlist editing, equalizer
and categorized access to your music collection
• Podcasts, stereo FM Radio with RDS and Internet Radio
• Search, browse and purchase songs online in Nokia Music Store
(for availability, please visit www.music.nokia.com)
Maps and Navigation
• A-GPS receiver, downloadable maps and satellite images*
• Multimedia city guides and navigation services available* for
purchase. Drive: voice guided car navigation, or Walk:
pedestrian-optimized turn-by-turn guidance.
• 3 month trial of turn-by-turn voice guidance and pedestrian
navigation on Nokia Maps 2.0
* Availability varies by country – see www.maps.nokia.com
Photos
• Geotagging of pictures captured, and online sharing
• Organize photos by albums and tags, and synchronize with PC
• Easy playback of videos and photos on compatible TV using TVout
cable or WLAN/UPnP
Explore
• True internet experience with Nokia web browser, featuring
visual history, mini-map, Flash video and progressive download
• Auto UI rotation based on accelerometer
• Get the latest headlines with RSS web feeds
• Nokia Search (local & internet search)
• World-class game titles with N-Gage
• Email (SMTP, IMAP4, POP3), MMS, SMS

G1 Android Phone Launched Today by Google and T-Mobile

Posted on September 23, 2008
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The first Android phone has hit the market.  T-Mobile and Google jointly announced the G1 phone made by HTC.

The phone is $179 with a T-Mobile voice contract and data is $25 a month with limited messaging and $35 with unlimited messaging. 

One of the key features of the Android platform is the openness to third party developers.

Sony Ericsson W760 Walkman Phone

Posted on September 22, 2008
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If music and good cell quality are high on your list, the Sony Ericsson W760 may be the phone for you.  With innovative features such as shake control, this phone makes a great all around unit.  Features include -

Track your route

 

Hike, run, walk - your phone comes with Tracker, a sports application with GPS support. Your time and distance covered are available on your phone screen, together with energy expended. You can also compete with yourself - Tracker keeps track of your earlier results. So just choose your route and Tracker will be there to support you!

Music recognition

What’s that sound? Just record a few seconds of music and TrackID™ returns the song name, artist and album to your phone within seconds.

Playlists for your mood - SensMe™

Create playlists based on tempo and mood. Slow or fast, happy or sad - SensMe™ lets you choose songs from a two-axed mood map.

Media player

Enjoy your streamed and recorded video and music using the integrated Media player. Several file formats are supported.

Blog your life

The easy way to share your life in pictures. Take or choose a photo, add a little text and publish it for friends and family to enjoy.

Integrated camera

Built-in digital camera with screen viewfinder, dedicated menus and direct interaction with in-phone imaging and messaging features.

Media manager

With your phone kit you get a CD containing music, photo and video clip management software. Transfer music, videos, photos to and from your phone.

Shake control

The easy way to change your tune: just shake your phone. With Shake control activated, press and hold the Walkman® key and flick your wrist. A vibration lets you know that the track has been changed - a new song from your current playlist is randomly selected and automatically played.

Intense gaming

This is where 3D gaming gets physical: Control game functions - accelerate, slow down, turn - by tilting your phone forwards, backwards, left or right. The A+B control keys give you that true gaming feel.

Walkman® phone

Bring your favorite sounds with you – always, whenever, wherever you go. Your W760 is not just a mobile phone. It’s a portable music device too.

Find more information on the W760 here.  Find a full selection of discount Sony Ericsson W760 accessories here.

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