Archive for August, 2009
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Sunday, August 30th, 2009
Nokia’s First Linux Phone Looks Good
Thursday, August 27th, 2009After several unofficial leaks, Nokia on Thursday officially unveiled the N900, the company’s first Linux phone. It’s a good first step to rejuvenate Nokia’s smartphone line, but will the N900 have what it takes to go head-to-head with the iPhone and Android Phones?
Nokia N90 Repair Coming Soon
The Nokia N900 has some powerful guts. The device packs a powerful ARM Cortex-A8 processor and has 1GB of memory for running applications. The N900 also features OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics acceleration, opening a window of opportunity for high quality mobile games.
The N900 runs on the new Linux-based Maemo 5 software, which Nokia says “complements” other software platforms from the company. Recent rumors had Nokia dropping Symbian in favor of a Linux based platform, which many speculated to be Google’s Android.
But the Maemo software is nothing new to Nokia. The company’s previous Internet Tablets (three to be exact) also ran on various Maemo versions. Still, the new big thing in the N900 is phone capability, which the older tablets were lacking. The N900 serves as a quad-band GSM/EDGE, 900/1700/2100MHz UMTS/HSPA phone.
The N900 does handle connectivity well: next to the GSM and HSPA antennas, the new device features WiFi, GPS/A-GPS, an FM transmitter, Bluetooth 2.1, and TV-out capabilities. Not too shabby, considering it also comes with 32GB of on-board storage, expandable up to 48GB via micro SD cards.
Nokia N90 Repair Comming Soon
Just like the iPhone, the N900 has a 3.5-inch display, but unlike Apple’s phone, it doesn’t have a capacitive screen, meaning that more pressure is required for the display to acknowledge your commands. On the upside, the N900 has a higher-resolution display (800×480 pixel), placing it among other high-res screen phones such as the HTC Touch Pro 2 or the Samsung Omnia II (see comparison charts).
The Nokia N900 also promises desktop-grade Web browsing, with the bundled Mozilla-based browser, which happily has Adobe Flash 9.4 support. In comparison, there’s no word of Flash coming on the iPhone. Flash support is on the way for Google Android and BlackBerry phones, (except the HTC Hero, which already has full support).
Nokia’s N900 features a 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and dual-LED flash. By comparison, the iPhone 3GS has a 3-megapixel camera and no flash. The Android-based HTC Hero has a 5-megapixel camera, but no flash. The Palm Pre on the other hand, has 3-megapixel camera with LED flash.
The Nokia N900 has also another advantage — a full QWERTY slide-out keyboard, scoring along the Palm Pre, the Nokia N97 and the HTC Touch Pro 2 in this category. There are also a couple of Android-based Motorola phones coming out next month, which will feature a full QWERTY keyboard.
But most likely, the software on board of the Nokia N900 will decide the phone’s faith. The Maemo 5 operating system looks promising in early previews, but the apparent lack of an application store could handicap the device prematurely. And last, but not least, Nokia said the N900 will cost just over $700 (unsubsidized and unlocked), so if T-Mobile or AT&T decide to carry the N900, hopefully a hefty subsidy will be put in place.
Originally Posted:
http://www.pcworld.com/nokias_first_linux_phone_looks_good.html
Texting In A School Zone
Monday, August 24th, 2009Starting September 1st, Texas will ban all cell phone use in school zones.
This is an important step towards banning all cell phone use while on the road. Remember, text and talk should be an afterthought!
Texting on the Road
Be safe on the road.
Even though there’s a Recession…
Thursday, August 20th, 2009Americans (as well as Spaniards and Canadians) have the highest cell phone bills in the world!
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125001984953423527.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
You would think that during a recession, companies (especially cell phone carriers) would lower their prices to ease the impact. However, the OECD reports that the mobile-phone sector is on the rise despite the recession.
This does not bode well for the Average Joe.
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Cell Phone Unlock Service Now Provided by Dr Cell Phone, Dallas TX
Thursday, August 20th, 2009Cell Phone Unlock Dallas Service now provided by Dr Cell Phone Repair Center, the pioneer in Cell Phone Repair and Unlocking.  Currently, the most popular unlocks are iPhone 3G unlock, iPhone 2G unlock, Blackberry Bold unlock, HTC unlock, and Blackberry Curve unlock. Dr. Cell Phone’s unlocking services are fast, easy, and quick. Cell phones are a necessity. Without it, we are disconnected from our friends, family, and the world.
Cell phone users are global. People have cell phones in Africa, Europe, North America. Even Antarctica. The one common problem uniting cell phone users worldwide is universal usability. Cell phone users want to travel with their phones everywhere they go. But if their phone is not unlocked, they cannot take it abroad and expect to use it. The solution? Unlock your phone. It’s a one-time deal and it is quick and painless.
Cell Phone Unlock Service Dallas
Dr. Cell Phone currently provides extensive code unlocking services including Apple unlock, Blackberry unlock, HTC unlock, Samsung unlock, Nokia unlock, Motorola unlock, Palm unlock, LG unlock, and Sony Ericsson unlock. Many of the customers at Dr. Cell Phone are worried about unlocking services. In the past, many of their customers paid for unlock codes that did not get the job done. A few of the customers even complained that various companies on the web soldl IMEI unlock codes only to find out later they have been tricked into a faulty code. And some browsed around the web for free cell phone unlock codes that were ultimately useless. Global cell phone users need an experienced cell phone repair facility that offers professional code unlocking services.
There are many advantages towards unlocking a cell phone. It’s a one-time fee. Once you unlock your cell phone, that’s it. It’s unlocked and will always be unlocked. In addition, unlocking your cell phone instantly raises the value of your phone because your cell phone can be used on multiple GSM carriers thus attracting more potential buyers. Cell phone unlock also allows you to choose which GSM carrier is best for you. Although one GSM carrier may offer better prices, a different GSM carrier may have better reception and service. There’s also no risk involved in unlocking your cell phone. It’s completely legal to unlock a cell phone. And most importantly, once you unlock your cell phone, it becomes mobile. You can travel with your suitcases–and your cell phone.
Dr. Cell Phone understands and empathizes with each one of these advantages. Since the wildly popular iPhone 2G unlock and Blackberry Curve unlock, Dr. Cell Phone found it necessary to ensure customers can unlock their phone in a safe and reliable manner. At a time when professionalism is understated, Dr. Cell Phone has taken strides to provide cell phone users with a professional and trustworthy cell phone repair and unlock service center.
Based in Dallas, Dr. Cell Phone provides Cell Phone Unlock for Dallas customers as well as customers around the world. For walk-in Dallas cell phone unlock and nationwide cell phone unlock, visit www.drcellphone.com or call 1-877-349-7297.
Microsoft is Teaming Up With Everyone
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009Nokia is going after Research In Motion.
http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/
Nokia, the world’s largest phone manufacturer, is teaming up with Microsoft, the world’s largest software maker. Nokia has decided to broaden their customer clientele by targeting business professionals.
It’s a deadly combo. And it just might work…
Microsoft and Nokia Team Up
Al Gore would love this…
Monday, August 10th, 2009On August 16th, Sprint and Samsung will release the Samsung Reclaim. Right about now, you’re probably thinking, “Geez, another Samsung phone?!”
But this one is actually kinda cool.
http://blogs.usatoday.com/technologylive/2009/08/samsung-and-sprint-unveil-ecofriendly-cellphone.html
The “green” Samsung phone is made from 80% recyclable materials. The packaging and phone tray are 70% recyclable materials. And to top it off, there’s not even a paper manual (it’s online). Inconvenient Truth indeed.
Recycling is a priority for Dr. Cell Phone--and not just because Al Gore thinks it's cool
This is the clearest example yet of big business and corporate America striving to satiate the green craze running all across America. But in the end, everyone wins so I’m happy about it.
Dr. Cell Phone Debuts on YouTube!
Friday, August 7th, 2009The title says it all! We’re up on YouTube.
Remember that Dr. Cell Phone offers repair services for the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3G S, Blackberrys, HTC models, Samsung, Motorola, Nokia, LG, Palm, Sony Ericsson, Sidekick…Basically we do it all. And we guarantee you will be satisfied with our service. We offer a 30-day warranty on all parts and services!
Hope you enjoy the video!
T-Mobile’s Cinderella Story
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009T-Mobile is stepping up to the plate and competing with the big boys. Kinda.
The new myTouch 3G, which is manufactured by HTC and made exclusively for T-Mobile, will officially launch today (and Dr. Cell Phone repairs it). The Android software produced by Google is also featured on the phone.
This is big for T-Mobile. No, this is HUGE for T-Mobile. This is their iPhone 3G. This is their Blackberry Storm. This is their Palm Pre. If T-Mobile doesn’t see results, their role as player for touch screen superiority will dramatically decrease. The major carriers all have their IT phone. And now, it’s T-Mobile’s turn.
I’ve always thought of T-Mobile as Cinderella. And not the one with Hilary Duff (A Cinderella Story). Or even Drew Barrymore (Ever After). Bare with me on this metaphor…
Even Stevens was definitely better than Lizzie McGuire.
T-Mobile used to be called Voicestream. When Deutsche Telekom bought out T-Mobile, Voicestream died (and was eventually renamed T-Mobile). Voicestream is like Cinderella’s dad. Once he died, things were never the same.
T-Mobile had to start living (competing) with her cruel stepsisters (AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint). Her stepsisters treat her like dirt. She’s an afterthought. They laugh at her and don’t respect her one bit.
But now things are changing. And the myTouch 3G could be the glass slipper T-Mobile has been looking for all along…
The myTouch 3G is T-Mobile's glass slipper?
Samsung and Their Fun Smartphone Names
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009Samsung finally stopped following Research in Motion (Blackberry) and Apple (iPhone 3G) and has decided to go in a different direction.
Dr. Cell Phone provides repairs for the iPhone 3G and Blackberry Storm!
Instead of emphasizing software and third party applications, Samsung has focused primarily on hardware. Samsung is expected to release more than 20 smartphones this year alone! Samsung is doing this because they would like to expand their presence in the market.
The strategy is paying off. According to Business Week, “In the first three months of this year, Samsung was the No. 1 handset brand in North America with a market share of 26.3%, vs. Motorola’s 18% and Nokia’s 7.9%.â€
http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/jun2009/gb20090622_329128.htm
Here at Dr. Cell Phone, we applaud Samsung’s strategy. We love to see competition in the cell phone market. Because in the end, the consumer ALWAYS benefits from competition. However, the best part about Samsung are the names of all their smartphones. Seriously. I’m pretty sure Samsung got a group of 15 teenagers together and told them to brainstorm a list of words that sound cool.
Here’s a look at some of the Samsung Smart Phone Models (and their names):
Samsung Eternity
Samsung Behold
Samsung Instinct
Samsung Saga
Samsung Omnia
Samsung Jet
Samsung Charcoal
Samsung Gravity
Samsung Comeback
Samsung Highlight
Samsung Memoir
Samsung Epix
Samsung Ace
Samsung Galaxy
Samsung Magnet
Dr. Cell Phone repairs ALL Samsung Models
Pretty sure I got all of them. But if I’m missing some, it’s probably because Samsung released another smartphone right…now.
Remember, Dr. Cell Phone provides repairs for any and all Samsung models!
