Garmin and T-Mobile Announce Release of the Garminfone
Posted on June 3, 2010
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In recent smartphone news, T-Mobile USA announced the soon-to-be-released Garminfone. The Garminfone will be Garmin’s first Android-powered smartphone. Garmin will now join the likes of HTC and Motorola as smartphone makers whose phones are supplied by T-Mobile.
George Harrison, the vice president of marketing product innovation for T-Mobile, told Fierce Wireless, “The Garminfone brings together two increasingly popular devices in one state-of-the-art package, delivering a rich, unique experience that no other smartphone or standalone navigation device can offer.”
One of the best features of the Garminfone is that it comes fully integrated with Garmin’s navigation maps. Users simply point and click to bring up Garmin’s navigation system for any addresses located in emails, texts, contact entries, and websites.
If you’re searching for a smartphone that provides top-of-the-line navigation features, the Garminfone should definitely be your top choice. However, it should be noted that other smartphones—including the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Google Android—also provide quality navigation systems. Moreover, those phones shine when it comes to other important features, such as internet browsing social networking.
Blackberry Curve 8930
Posted on June 1, 2010
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The BlackBerry Curve 8930 has been billed by its creators as “a sleek new twist on a classic style.” This smartphone truly fits that description, for it is not only the thinnest QWERTY BlackBerry smartphone to date, but also the lightest. Yet with a 480×360 pixel display, this BlackBerry is by no means lacking in screen size. In fact, the HVGA+ display screens are designed to provide crisp, high-quality video and photo images. BlackBerry Curve expands the functionality of previous BlackBerrys while sticking to basic essential features. Blackberry Curve 8930 accessories are available at Discountcell.com
This newest BlackBerry smartphone doesn’t come with 3G access, but it is Wi-Fi compatible. Because it lacks 3G capabilities, 8930 smartphones are great for indoor use, especially for users who work in buildings with good Wi-Fi access or who have access to a dependable home wireless network or public hotspots. When a connection is available, you can enjoy streaming videos and music, checking email, shopping online, and other basic internet functions. BlackBerry makes setting up multiple Wi-Fi networks a simple process that allows for seamless switching back and forth between wireless services.
The BlackBerry Curve 8930 comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera, which allows you to snap print-quality photos. Moreover, the auto focus, auto flash, and image stabilization features help produce even more high-quality images. This smartphone also packs a video camera and snap-and-send technology that make it easy to share images and videos in emails and text messages. The 8930 is also apt at handling mobile video streaming.
As with all new BlackBerry models, the 8930 comes with a built-in GPS navigation system. The GPS system utilizes BlackBerry Maps, meaning users needn’t worry about being lost or unable to find unfamiliar locations. The navigation system provides quick, reliable routes to any inputted destination.
Review of LG Wine II
Posted on May 13, 2010
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The LG Wine II is the recently released and updated version of the Wine phone.
Most of the old features remain, including the thin size and stylish look of the phone in general, its large display screens and text (both inner and outer), large keypad, hearing-aid compatibility, Bluetooth compatibility, GPS navigation, voice dialing, and convenient shortcut keys. But what sets this phone apart from its predecessor is the improved camera with 2 megapixel resolution, better and longer video capture, an MP3 payer, FM radio, and a memory card slot.
The LG Wine II isn’t the fanciest cell phone on the market—in fact, it’s arguably not even a smartphone—but it is a practical option for those who need a durable, reliable phone that admirably performs all necessary functions. Indeed, the Wine II is an ideal option for older cell phone users. Find accessories for the LG Wine II at http://www.discountcell.com
Find quickstart guides and more at http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/LG-UN430-Grey.jsp
Review of the HTC HD2 Smartphone
Posted on April 19, 2010
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The HTC HD2 is first in a new generation of smartphones. So what does it do? The real question should actually be what CAN’T it do. The HD2 comes with an enormous 4.3 inch HTC Sense touch screen that is ideal for viewing videos, browsing the web, and operating apps. The 1 GHz processor, coupled with impending network upgrades, will make mobile video streaming and downloads a viable option on this phone in the very near future. Due to its screen size, the HD2’s large onscreen touch keyboard guarantees faster, more accurate typing. A 5 megapixel auto-focus camera and dual LED flash technology allow users to snap high-quality photos even in dark conditions. Indeed, this is the king of entertainment smartphones. And yes, the HD2 also makes phone calls.
The HD2 isn’t without flaws. Oddly, it functions on the Windows Mobile 6.5 OS rather than the more recent Windows 7. Furthermore, the sheer size of this 5.5 ounce revolutionary smartphone might prove to be too bulky for some users—especially for those who want to carry it in their pockets. Holding this monster device up to your ear while making phone calls cannot be the most comfortable experience either. On the other hand, those who purchase the HD2 aren’t doing so for its wireless phone calling capabilities.
Motorola DEVOUR with MOTOBLUR
Posted on April 13, 2010
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Stay on top of your pulsing social life with DEVOURTM with MOTOBLURTM. DEVOUR Droid enables you to keep tabs on your friends’ posts, emails and messages from Facebook®, MySpace and Twitter – all brought to you on your customizable home screen.
Your World, on Tap
MOTOBLUR is Motorola’s Android-powered content delivery service that syncs your favorite content, delivers it to your home screen and integrates it throughout the entire phone so you can communicate any way you like. With MOTOBLUR, all your favorite friends’ feeds and messages are organized and streamed to the home screen, so you can focus on what people have to say – not how that say it.
Messages, Front and Center
With DEVOUR, be the first to know what’s happening. Friend-feeds, status updates, wall posts, bulletins and photo uploads from your favorite social sites are automatically fed to the Happenings widget so there’s no need to open or log into new apps or sites just to stay in the loop. A universal inbox gathers your texts, social network messages and emails into one place, all ready for rapid responses on the slide-out QWERTY. A touch sensitive navigation pad enables you to zip through your messages and widgets on the customizable home screens.
Your Social Life, Protected
DEVOUR comes equipped with aGPS tracking and remote data wipe, so if the phone is lost your social life won’t suffer. Your MOTOBLUR info is also kept secure on a server, so all your contacts, log-in information, e-mail and social network messages remain backed-up. Your friends and feeds are back on your new phone with just a few simple clicks.
Beyond Social
DEVOUR is packed with premium features that make it more than just a social smart phone. Its ergonomic design is made for palms and pockets, and its brilliant 3.1” capacitive touch screen keeps MOTOBLUR activity easy to read and manage. An enhanced processor and Adobe Flash Lite enable you to breeze through the Web on the full HTML browser at lightening fast speeds. A 3 megapixel camera, 3.5mm headset jack, stereo Bluetooth1, plus video capture and playback will never leave you starved for entertainment. It includes both a full suite of Verizon Premium Services such as VZ Navigator and VCast, as well as Google Mobile apps like YouTube™ and Google Maps™ Navigation. DEVOUR comes equipped with an 8GB microSD card for easy app expansion from the tens of thousands of applications available on the Android Market. DEVOUR also delivers the latest Android-powered experience with the ability to upgrade through over-the-air updates.
| Motorola DEVOUR™ with MOTOBLUR™ | |
| Talk and Standby Time2 | 389min/443hours |
| Bands/Modes | 800/1900, CDMA EVDO rev A |
| Weight | 180g / 5.89 oz. |
| Dimensions | 61(x) x 115.5(y) x 15.42(z) mm |
| Size | 105 cc / 6.62 ci |
| OS | Android 1.6 |
| Battery | 1400 mAh |
| Connectivity1 | Accelerometer, Dual microphones w/ noise cancellation, Bluetooth Class 2 + EDR, 3.5mm headset jack, USB 2.0, Motorola Media Link, Document Reader, DLNA |
| Display | 3.1” HVGA, 320 x 480, 65K colors |
| Messaging/Web/Apps | MO/MT, SMS/MMS, Chrome (HTML) |
| Audio | AAC, AAC+, QCP, AMR, MP3, MIDI, WMA |
| Video | Capture/Playback/Streaming, H.263, H.264,WMV, MPEG-4 |
| Camera | 3MP fixed focus, digital zoom |
| Browser | Android HTML Webkit |
| Memory | 8GB microSD card included, up to 32GB supported |
| Form Factor | Touch, Full QWERTY slider |
| Antenna | Internal |
Motorola DEVOUR is expected to be available in Q1 2010 from Verizon Wireless.
Based on information published at Motorola
Motorola Brute i680 for Nextel
Posted on February 11, 2010
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Hang tough with Motorola Brute i680. Brute makes a mockery of the elements, staying protected against many things Mother Nature throws at you1. Sporting a solid rubber overmold for a sure grip, the Mil-Spec1 certified Brute features Push-to-Talk2 capabilities and excellent call quality for the connectivity and confidence to take it anywhere your work demands.
Best Against Mother Nature’s Worst
Mil Spec standards give tough protection against harsh weather, including blowing rain as well as dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, low pressure, salt fog, humidity and solar radiation. A muscle-solid design of rubberized molding and textured materials fits comfortably and feels secure in your hand.
Here to Serve You
Reliable Nextel Direct Connect services including Direct TalkSM and Direct SendSM keep your workforce close and your family closer, with the touch of a button2. Loud audio and dual microphones keep conversations clear even when the background isn’t. Enhanced Push-To-Talk capabilities also include converting a Push-to-Talk call to a voice call, and call completion, which allows you to send a text message to the other user if busy2.
Easy Messaging and More
GPS keeps you where you need to be while IM-style texting and a unified view of your inbox bring popular messaging features to the push-to-talk experience2. Stereo Bluetooth®3 and built-in music features keep you upbeat while on the job. A 2.0 megapixel camera with flash and 4x digital zoom will help those long hours fly by. Geotagged photos make sure you have an accurate record of exactly where in the world you took them2.
| Motorola BruteTM i680 | |
| Talk and Standby Time4 | up to 5.8 hours/up to 150 hours |
| Bands/Modes | 800/900 MHz iDEN |
| Weight | 159.5 g/5.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 53 x 99.5 x 26 (mm)
2.09 x 3.92 x 1.02 (inches) |
| Size | 109cc |
| Battery | 1750 mAh |
| Connectivity | Stereo Bluetooth® 2.1 (A2DP, HSP, HFP), USB 2.0, 2.5 mm headset |
| Display | Internal: 2.2” 176 x 220
External: 1.3” 120 x 160 |
| Messaging/Web/Apps2 | MMS, Unified Inbox, Smart Client |
| Audio | MIDI, WAV, MP3, AAC, ACC+, WMA, AU, REAL, Audio, AMR, iMelody |
| Video | Max (352 x 288)
Med (176 x 144) Min (128 x 96) |
| Camera | 2 megapixel with flash |
| Push To Talk Features2 | DirectTalk, Direct Send |
| Memory | 180MB of available user space |
| GPS Services2 | GPS-enabled |
| Form Factor | Flip |
| Antenna | Internal |
Motorola Brute i680 is expected to be available in Q1 2010 from Sprint.
HTC HD2 T-Mobile Network
Posted on February 9, 2010
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T-Mobile USA, Inc. and HTC today announced the HTC HD2 is expected to be available for the first time in the US exclusively from T-Mobile USA this spring. With its industry leading, high-resolution, 4.3-inch capacitive touch display and high-powered features, the ultra-thin HTC HD2 phone delivers content in a sharper, brighter and richer way.
The HTC HD2 comes equipped with the 1 GHz Snapdragon™ by Qualcomm mobile processor and utilizes T-Mobile’s high speed 3G network for a fast mobile data experience.
“T-Mobile and HTC have a long history of partnering to deliver innovative, cutting-edge products to T-Mobile customers,” said George Harrison, vice president, marketing product innovation, T-Mobile USA. “The HTC HD2 delivers a thin, sophisticated design and powerful features that we are excited to add to our dynamic smartphone line-up this spring.”
The HTC HD2 is the first Windows® phone with HTC Sense, a software experience focused on putting people at the center by making their phones work in a more simple, natural and personal way. With the HTC Sense experience, the HTC HD2 includes a variety of enhancements that expand and improve the overall phone experience. For example, the HTC HD2 includes a proximity sensor that is used to prevent false screen touches when the phone is picked up to answer or make a call, and a light sensor automatically adjusts the brightness of the display.
“Combining the intuitive user interface based on HTC Sense with an outstanding set of specifications and the powerful T-Mobile network, the HTC HD2 adds up to be not only an amazing device, but an amazing experience as well,” said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of HTC America. “The HTC HD2 is a Windows phone that has already been enthusiastically received in Europe and Asia and we are excited to bring this highly-anticipated device to the US, exclusively through T-Mobile USA.”
The HTC HD2 uses the first capacitive touch display on a Windows phone for the smoothest possible performance and to make viewing, zooming and resizing websites, Microsoft® Office files, PDF documents and pictures easier with just a simple pinching motion. The large capacitive display makes it easy to read and reply to Outlook® e-mails, edit a Word document or modify an Excel® spreadsheet right from the HTC HD2. Additionally, the HTC HD2 delivers advanced phone features including: GPS functionality, a Web browser, and an advanced 5 megapixel auto-focus camera with dual LED flash for capturing images, even in dim conditions.
From HTC News Release
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