by Chris on March 10, 2010
My friend Jimmy has gotten himself into quite a dilemma with switching jobs. But he brings up an interesting question and could use some help with an answer. Is March the worst time to buy a new mobile phone?
I’m getting ready to return my Blackberry Tour to the man (AKA my old employer), and I find myself in need of a new phone. After researching there are countless options for current and upcoming SmartPhones. I realize this decision is IMPOSSIBLE!
I use my phone for everything! [click to continue…]
You can always tell when someone is interested in buying new technology. They start by asking probing questions to see what things you value about a device. In my case my buddy wanted to know what I liked about the Kindle over paper books. For me it is simple to give a run down of many of the things I like but to make his life easier I let him borrow my Kindle. There is nothing bad about reading physical books but I need the ability to carry several books with me when I travel without the space and weight of an actual book. [click to continue…]
by Chris on March 9, 2010
With all the hoopla surrounding the iPad Microsoft may have snuck in a sneak attack. Microsoft is breaking out their own tablet device which could take the iPad out before it takes off. Engadget has a picture of a device from Microsoft that is being called the Courier tablet. It is a dual screen device that has Multi Touch and a Stylus. Gizmodo broke early images of the Courier in September, 2009.
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by Chris on March 9, 2010
Verizon Wireless is continuing it’s mobile services ramp up. A few weeks ago Verizon announced they were allowing customers to use Skype on their phones. Now Verizon is planning on showing live NFL games and the RedZone Channel on mobile phones too. According to Buisnessweek.com the deal is reportedly worth $720 million dollars. This will be pretty nice for users that are not DirecTV customers. If you own the Superfan Pack you can install DirecTV’s mobile app(SuperCast) on the iPhone, Windows Mobile or BlackBerry, Palm pre and Droid ERIS phones. This app allows you to get stats and actually watch games too. But for everyone else welcome to the fold. I wonder how this will affect each teams salary cap (if it still exists). More importantly I wonder how much this is going to hurt Sprint.
It would be shallow for me to suggest that Amazon would stoop so low as to show on their homepage the advantage of the free 3G on the Kindle vs the consumer fleecing model of the iPad. Oh wait, they did put that on their site! [click to continue…]
by Brent on March 9, 2010
You may have seen the press release today by Verizon Wireless on the results of their recent 4G LTE tests in Seattle and Boston:
“Trials in Boston and Seattle indicate the network is capable of peak download speeds of 40 to 50 megabits per second (Mbps) and peak upload speeds of 20 to 25 Mbps. The speeds are significantly faster than Verizon Wireless and other wireless providers’ current or promised 3G network speeds.” [click to continue…]
by Chris on March 9, 2010
The guys over at Tether are celebrating their 1st birthday. Tether for Blackberry is a great application that allows your PC/Mac to take advantage of your BlackBerry phone’s internet access. This can be done anywhere your phone has data coverage. To celebrate their birthday Tether is doing a huge sale and giveaway.
40% off Sale
Tether is selling their app at a reduced rate of $29.99 USD(From $50 USD)
The Big Giveaway
I saved the best for last. To further celebrate their birthday Tether is also giving away three BlackBerry Smartphones and three Android Smartphones. These phones will be laser etched or decaled with the Tether Logo. To enter the contest go here.
by Chris on March 8, 2010
Congratulations to the following winners of the SimpleMobileReview and RIMarkable.com Tether for BlackBerry Giveaway!
Complete list of Winners
@dazedntazed
@k_nikolas
@partyboy349
@tfrankson
@tpruitt76
@bbchaos
@aushah
@dlacher
@njvinnie
@danhwright
If anyone has an issue with the activation code please contact us or leave us a message (click the call us button)
With the continued success and participation of our contest we will definitely be doing another giveaway very soon. Keep listening to our SimpleMobileReview Podcast or subscribe in iTunes
Stay Tuned!
by Chris on March 8, 2010
There are days I feel like a dinosaur because I still have a home phone. Most people are switching to mobile phones only and ditching the traditional “home phone”. With the switch comes an increasing amount of telemarketers calling mobile phones. Most people admit they are getting bombarded by these annoying telemarketing calls. My mom almost did not take my call today because she did not recognize my OnStar Phone number. The first problem is I need to update my contact information on her phone. I have to add my OnStar number. Next, I need to help her cut down on the telemarketing calls. I almost feel like I failed my mom by not telling her how to stop these calls before.
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The Motorola Backflip hit AT&T on Friday and for most people the cost will be $99.99 with a $100 mail-in-rebate and 2-year contract. From the pictures I have seen the phone esthetically looks nice, but not exactly the phone I would put on AT&T to go head-to-head with the iPhone. Isn’t this AT&T’s first Android phone? Maybe that is why they chose something that absolutely would NOT compete with the iPhone, yet, still let them get their toe in the water, so to speak. [click to continue…]
