Pay A Lot Less with Prepaid Wireless

September 26th, 2008 | Posted in Cell Phone Plans   Add Comment

Wireless communication is one of the recent trends in the communication industry. A wireless network uses radio waves, instead of cables. The wireless and portability factor has led individuals holding a mobile phone to experience a possibility of anytime, anywhere communication. Now, prepaid cell phones are gaining popularity among mobile phone users.

Prepaid phone services do not involve long-term contracts, as the name implies, pay as you go mobile phones are prepaid which comes with pre-loaded credit. Since these phones come with preloaded credit, you can easily keep track of your communication habits. Opting for prepaid mobile phones makes you can save a big amount on your monthly mobile expenses.

Basically, prepaid wireless is great for those people who hardly ever use or need a cell phone and for those folks who purchased a cell phone merely for emergencies. This has also been especially helpful for parents who want to control the phone costs of their children.

There are often several options for cell phone carriers that will provide prepaid phones and services depending upon your location. Cingular, T-Mobile, Verizon, Virgin Mobile, 7-Eleven, Tracfone, Net10 and Boost Mobile are the main providers of prepaid cell phones.

TracFone seems to have the most competitive prices and terms of service out of all the prepaid wireless deals out there. Although TracFone minutes expire after three months unless you purchase additional minutes, they also have a one-year activation service, which is perfect for people just needing a wireless phone for emergency purposes. The deal changes each month, but usually provides for one year of activation, without requiring you to buy additional minutes for a whole year. Thus, your monthly cost should average about 8 dollars and you’ll have a wireless phone with a few hundred minutes that will be good for the whole year.

You can get stylish handsets from Nokia, Samsung and Motorola under these deals, such as Nokia 6111, Samsung D900, Samsung X820 and Motorola V3i. You can easily choose between folder mobile phones, camera mobile phones and multimedia marvels. You really have to know what you will be using the mobile phone for and if the features really will be worth all the money that you will be spending.

Committing to a prepaid cell phone really depends upon your personal needs and preferences. For example, if you plan on using your phone strictly on an as-needed basis for emergencies, a prepaid wireless program could be just what you’re looking for.

If you don’t want to be locked into an iron-clad contract, have a credit check performed, provide a security deposit, you don’t use a lot of minutes each month or pay a set monthly fee, then you may just want to stick with a prepaid wireless cell phone.

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Digital Phone Recorder Better Than Cassette?

September 26th, 2008 | Posted in Cell Phone Accessories   Add Comment

If you’re trying to choose between a digital phone recorder and an analog, or cassette model, you may wonder what makes the digital device so much better.

First, while cassettes are still in use, and may continue in business use for a while, they are not as popular as they used to be, and finding cassettes is not as easy as it once was. If you plan to keep this device for ten years, you probably want to consider whether it will still be usable, and whether cassettes will be affordable and easy to find, ten years from now.

Second, if you archive your conversations, storing them on cassette takes a lot of room and some creativity in organizing. Digital recorders store conversations on memory cards. You can easily upload conversations to your computer, archive and organize them, and even burn them on CDs or DVDs for long-term storage.

Third, cassettes can store no more than two hours of phone conversation (one hour per side), but most digital recorders can store dozens, even hundreds of hours of conversations.

Fourth, most digital recording devices have higher sound quality than cassette. Even the best cassette recorder will have a slight hiss from the turning of the cassettes. When you record with a digital phone device, you’ll get much cleaner, crisper sound.

Fifth, cassettes don’t duplicate well, and digital files can be copied endlessly with no loss of quality. This may not be important to you, but if you ever need to copy your conversations, the digital quality is much higher.

Sixth, and most importantly a digital phone recorder is much cooler and more fun to use. It’s smaller, lighter, and more easily carried around, and, it’s really cool. While that may not be the most important factor for everyone, tech-savvy users will want the best device, and in terms of coolness, that’s definitely the digital one.

Buying A Refurbished Used Blackberry Cell Phone

September 25th, 2008 | Posted in Cell Phones   Add Comment

A refurbished used blackberry is one that has been either returned to your mobile carrier because the original purchaser changed their mind on the product within the often offered “buyers remorse” period offered by most carriers, or it has been turned in for recycling when it’s original owner has upgraded to a newer model.

Any used blackberry cell phone that has been out in the field with a customer and then returned can no longer be sold as “new,” no matter what the circumstances for return; the mobile carriers send these Blackberrys out to be refurbished to original manufacturer settings.

Cleaned, updated with the latest software available and then fully tested for usability, the refurbished Blackberry’s are then sold back to consumers in the market for much cheaper.

Numerous third party companies are also in the business of reselling the Blackberry. It wouldn’t hurt to do a bit of comparison shopping to see what is available via other retailers. You might be able to find a refurbished blackberry with all of the features you’re looking for, for a lot less than what is being offered by your mobile carrier. Additionally, a refurbished Blackberry purchased from a vendor who specializes in selling refurbished products is likely to be an unlocked model. An unlocked model will keep you from needing to commit to signing a lengthy, often unbreakable, contract with your mobile carrier.

Be an informed and aware consumer before purchasing your used phone. Ask for a history on the particular unit you’re considering buying; if the vendor has immaculate records, you might be able to get an ownership history. Find out if there is a warranty on the refurbished Blackberry you are considering, oftentimes when a Blackberry is refurbished a 90-day warranty will be given on the item.

Discount Cell Phones

September 25th, 2008 | Posted in Cell Phones   Add Comment

One of the most popular cell phones today is the iphone. My husband had to work very hard to get his. He ordered 3 online, only to be told at different times that ‘they were out of stock’ even though a couple of the managers had told him, they were sending them to him that day! Frustration set in.

He went to a couple of the big stores, where he was sure they were in stock, only to be told they had run out.

He was getting angry. However, his determination was strong. Once he was told they would definitely be in stock, he went to a store in the next town where he’queued up'(for over an hour).

Once in his hand, was it worth it! He was the kid with the new toy. He played with that phone for about 2 months straight(in fact, it’s still going on because it has games on that he really enjoys)!

The iphone looks slick. It is so easy to use; I must admit I now have a hankering for one myself. Some of the key features of the iphone are:

1. An internet communications device with email, web browsing, search and maps.

2. Not just a mobile phone – it’s also an iPod. So you can play music as well as video.

3. Users can make calls by simply pointing at a name or number.

4. Iphone syncs all contacts from your PC, Mac or Internet service so you always have a full list of contacts with you.

5. Ability to easily construct a favorites list for your frequent calls.

6. Voice-mail key feature – visual voicemail so you can go directly to any message.

7. SMS key features which includes a full qwerty soft keyboard to send and receive SMS message in multiple sessions.

Now they are much easier to acquire and they are certainly worth the price.

Apple Accessories: How To Enhance Your Iphon

September 25th, 2008 | Posted in Cell Phones   Add Comment

While the new Apple iPhone was made available to the public just months ago, the whole industry that provides the many Apple accessories has been gearing up to provide some great and useful add-ons to extend the usefulness of your new iPhone and also to protect it.

With the minimum investment in an Apple iPhone of several hundred dollars, one of the first things you will want to do is protect it, especially the screen, from dirt and scratches. After all, with a brilliant display to watch your favorite music videos or TV shows, who wants a nasty scratch disrupting your viewing enjoyment.

There is a wide variety of choices in Apple accessories that are designed to ensure that your new iPhone is adequately protected from the rigors of the mobile lifestyle by keeping out the dust, providing scratch protection and cushioning for unexpected impacts.

One such useful accessory for the Apple iPhone is the Power Support Crystal Jacket Set. This iPhone cover combines function in a contour-hugging, crystal clear plastic case that comes with a holster. It provides serious protection to the phone while allowing you to have complete and unobstructed access to all of the device functions. With the optional holster, you are able to keep the iPhone at the ready at all times. Clip the phone to your purse strap, your belt or even the inside of a backpack or gym bag.

Another entry in the category of Apple accessories to protect your iPhone is from the manufacturer, Incase. They make another version of the all-important protective cover, and theirs is a precision-molded case that provides uncompromising protection for the device and does not interfere with any of the functionality of the iPhone. It is available in three modern colors. the Incase Protective Cover gives you direct access to the full screen of the iPhone and it’s touch controls, has openings for the speakerphone, microphone and the camera lens and also offers unimpeded access to the dock connector. One of the best benefits of this case is that it protects the phone without adding bulk because of its form-fitting construction. Also, your Apple iPhone can be charged without removing it from this protective cover.

Apple accessories for the iPhone also include the Apple iPhone Bluetooth Headset, which allows you to answer your iPhone calls wirelessly with a very compact and lightweight device, which also comes with an iPhone Dual Dock and a travel cable. This headset features a single-button control that enables you to both receive and make calls easily and intuitively and it boasts an innovative design that will surely garner attention. The earpiece is very lightweight and is reported to be comfortable and can be worn in either ear. It will give you up to 5.5 hours of talk time between charges and up to 72 hours in standby mode.

Other Apple accessories designed for your iPhone include the iPhone Dock, a variety of in-car chargers, phone sports armbands, headphone adapters, AV cables and many other varieties of cases and headsets. Many of these accessories for the Apple iPhone can also be read about in various cell phone reviews and blogs.