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Why T-Mobile Wins Awards?

Fri, 09 May 2008 21:17:47 +0000

J.D Power and Associates have just awarded another first prize to T-Mobile after a survey of wireless retail sales satisfaction. T-Mobile have surpassed Allttell, Verizon Wireless, AT&T and Sprint Nextel. Their score was based on four categories: sales staff, store display, store facility and price/promotion. Although "just" forth carrier ranked by number of total subscribers, T-Mobile is used to winning awards from J.D Power. Their current record in customer service satisfaction is 7 wins in a row, with the last one earlier this year.

T-Mobile has just a little over 30 million subscribers. They have just launched their 3G plans in New York a few days ago, and rumors say they are going to make a bid for Sprint Nextel in the future. Not to mention their wide cell phone selection or plans. No wonder people are saying they are the coolest.
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NBC Shows on iPhone and Touch

Fri, 09 May 2008 20:57:05 +0000

If you are always watching a top hit show or two on NBC, you will take this as good news. What if I told you they are free? If you own an iPhone or an iPod Touch that is. If you bought any Zune lately you will have access to any of those shows in exchange for some of your dollars. How cool is that? Shouldn't all users, whether Apple's or Microsoft's get the same treatment? How come what others have to pay for is free to the others?

But wait, who said those free episodes' quality is watch worthy? You have to go to NBC.com from your iPhone or iPod browser and you will be offered the option of watching those episodes you wanted. Only this won't be quite that easy. It has already been reported that video quality is quite sloppy.

Some of you may already know about the rivalry between NBC and Apple's iTunes which seems not to extend to iPhone. Or in fact it does and they are going for iPhone's reputation. Is NBC trying to convince people it's iPhone's fault for not delivering crystal clear video? I am an Apple fan so I could be biased when asking that question but I think it isn't. NBC uses 3gp codecs for these free episodes and those codecs don't exactly merge that smoothly with Apple's OS...

Any Zune owner here? I'd like to know how NBC's videos run on your Zune thingy.

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Laptop Backpack Built Closer to Your Body

Fri, 09 May 2008 18:48:44 +0000

Do you need to be online a lot? Are you a full time blogger? Are you too carrying your laptop anywhere? Are you tired of your old backpack or notebook case?

If you answered yes to one of the questions above you should take a look at this cool, slick, and very slim laptop backpack made by Built. It's made out of lightweight Neoprene, it's waterproof and stain proof so you could wear it at all times. What it won't do is save your laptop's integrity if it suffers any damage. Maybe the next model?

This Built has three compartments: one for your laptop, one for its accessories and a shoulder pocket for anything else. It retails for just $80 so it's quite a bargain. How do you like it?

New Dell Inspirons to Challange Apple's MacBook Pro

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:02:49 +0000

Dell is one of the largest mid-range laptop sellers. They offer cheap, affordable solutions to everyone looking for a laptop. Their systems are competitive and dependable but if you want more out of your notebook then I am sure you have already thought about buying an Apple right?

But Dell is on the lookout and they must know what people are waiting for. So looking at the leaked picture above I can't help but thinking, are they just trying to impress or is this real? The new Dell Inspirons called 1435,1535 and 1735 are going to hit the stores May 26 (1535 ) and June 9th (1735) and October (1435). They are supposed to be thinner then usual Inspirons and therefore not so heavy. And thrust me, they were heavy! Are they going for the slick Macbook Pro look? Are they going to bring up performance as well?

Besides the 1-1.5 inch "upgrade", Dell is going to throw in slot-loading (Blu-ray) drives, 3G options and processors running up to Core 2 Duo T5850 2.16GHz. Dell suddenly appears more attractive to me. Unfortunatelly they still run Windows ~~Vista~~ XP.

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via Engadget.com

BlackBerry Curve 8330 on Sprint

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:53:28 +0000

After Verizon, it is now Sprint's turn to announce the availability of the BlackBerry Curve 8330 on their network. This smartphone means business with its email-centric features supporting up to 10 POP3/IMAP email accounts and support for Sprint's 3G EV-DO network. The phone sports a QWERTY keypad and trackball navigation with a generous 240x320-pixel display. Along with Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP support, the phone also features a 2-megapixel autofocus camera with video recording capabilities and a 1GB card is included to provide storage.

The BlackBerry Curve 8330 will cost you $179.99 after a rebate with a two-year agreement or $599.99 without a contract.

iPhone Shortage Hits UK

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:36:41 +0000

While everyone is waiting for the second generation 3G iPhone, so many people are still going to buy "old" iPhones from Apple or carriers around the world.

Apparently a sudden iPhone shortage hit the UK and other European countries. O2 the carrier selling the iPhone plans ran out of stock both for the 8GB and the 16GB iPhone. Does this mean everyone is getting ready for the new? Are we going to see a multiple coordinated release from Apple? Is the new 3G smart phone going to come out earlier than expected? Are we going to face a premature birth?

I don't think so. iPhones are still available at Apple stores in the UK and probably more are on the way. But not all Apple stores have sufficient phones in store. An Apple store in New York ran out of iPhones too as this phone is really in demand. Don't people know the 3G is coming? Isn't anyone telling them that?

It's likely we're going to see more shortages like this one. But they will be dealt with I'm confident of that. As long as they sell that good, why should Apple discontinue replenishing stocks?

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Future: Nokia Tube Phone now iPerformer Phone?

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:41:59 +0000

Some time back we told you about Nokia's plan of bringing forward an iPhone Killer called as 'Tube'. As per hearsay, it has now been codenamed 'the iperformer'. Why have these guys have used 'i'? They are cheaters. I don't like this stealing of names. Well, nothing much is known about the phone. As far as specs are concerned, it will be equipped with NaviScroll, QWERTY keypad, TV out, GPS, FM transmitter, widescreen touchscreen, WiFi, FM radio, Bluetooth, and a Web cam. When it will appear and at what price is not known yet. But we can expect the best from Nokia. At least, it will be better than the LG Vu and Xperia.

Zeppelin and Skywriter Phones from Palm Coming Soon

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:54:13 +0000

It has been revealed that Palm has two new devices coming soon which are currently in the discreet development phase and are codenamed Zeppelin and Skywriter. The document that TamsPPC got is actually an invitation for developers to join the development program and the last date for submitting applications is 30 May. This makes us suspect that the new phones will appear somewhere in Third Quarter. Another Palm Insider removed the suspicion about the existence of Centrolike WM device. It may contain Skywriter or WM6.1 version of the Treo 500.

Well for now read the text in the document:

EA Releases 5 Hot Mobile Games this Summer

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:49:34 +0000

EA Mobile has unveiled 5 games to keep mobile gamers on their feet this summer. There is the hyped game, by renowned director Steven Spielberg, Boom Blox, Monopoly: Here & Now and Real Monopoly. This is a clever step for EA as almost everybody has played and loved monopoly and almost everyone has watched a Steven Spielberg movie, may it be E.T. or Jurassic Park.

Boom Blox features a collection of brain-twisting puzzles that features 40 levels and assures that gamers will have a mind boggling time solving these game.

Monopoly: Here & Now is a modern edition of the popular board game said to be played until now by more than 500 million people. The mobile game features local maps for 19 European countries, allowing players to sell and buy properties that are familiar to them.

The other three new games from EA are: UEFA Euro 2008, The Sims Pool 3D and Puzzle Paradise.

All the above mentioned games from the mobile division of Electronic Arts will be available across Europe by the end of May.

Today On Mobilewhack - 8th of May, 2008.

Fri, 09 May 2008 06:15:57 +0000

LG KP110m LG KF510 and LG KP320 launched in India

Nokia E71 Pictures

Sony Ericsson R300 Mobile Phone Gets FCC Approved

Handsets of the (Near) Future

Verizon Introduces Samsung U940 Glyde

The Daily Wrap Up - 8th of May, 2008

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:57:40 +0000

Dr. Mario Online Rx Details Surface

Oce ColorWave 600 Wide-Format Color Printer

Panasonic DMP-BD50 3G Player

Cannes Tributes Warner Bros.

LG KP110m LG KF510 and LG KP320 launched in India

Fri, 09 May 2008 02:52:45 +0000

LG Electronics, one of the world's leading mobile phone manufacturer, has announced several handsets to be launched in India. The handsets include the LG KF510 and LG KP320 phone.

The LG KF510 features a 10.9mm slim phone that supports MP3, MPEG-4 player, FM radio, GPRS, EDGE and can record and play back QVGA video. Aside from this, the phone also has a 3 megapixel auto focus flash camera, image stabilization and red eye reduction. The phone is also equipped with a touch sensitive navigational keypad.

The second phone to be released is the LG KP320 which is part of LG's Dynamite series. It comes equipped with a 3 megapixel camera and auto focus, the phone supports video-recording and high internal memory with TV out feature. The KP320 measures about 107 x 46 x 13.5 millimeters and weighing only 81 grams. It has a 2 inch TFT display with 262k colors support, music and video player, FM radio and Bluetooth.

LG KF510, LG KP320 will be available at Rs 12,250 and Rs 7,990 respectively.

via: infotech

AT&T Site Shows Free WiFi In iPhone Plans

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:16:40 +0000

So it's official, or at least a little more official. Over at the AT&T/iPhone page, the service plans now detail the on-again/off-again free WiFi at AT&T hotspots feature. It hasn't been officially announced yet as part of their plans, but this must be a step in that direction. Last week, it was inadvertently "test marketed" when several iPhone users found themselves temporarily able to access WiFi for free at such AT&T hotspots as Starbucks and Barnes & Noble. Such access was shortly thereafter removed.

Whether or not this means the service is currently available again, or if it's forthcoming is unclear but it's definitely on the way. Free mobile Internet is inching closer and closer to fully reality. Pretty soon, and that's a very relative term, if you can get a signal you'll be able to get online for no additional charge.

Nokia E71 Pictures

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:25:38 +0000

So if you liked the new Nokia E71 pictures we have even more fresh ones to show you thanks to all our tipsters. Not only is this Nokia a smart(er) phone but it also looks good. Just look for your self. A fine slim body, soft skin, beautiful eyes, a strong heart and an independent updatable mind... That's all you need from your communication slave and Nokia delivers.

More pictures below.

Sony Ericsson R300 Mobile Phone Gets FCC Approved

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:27:24 +0000

More phones from Sony Ericsson. This time, it's the Sony Ericsson R300 mobile phone that cleared the FCC hurdle. This is also a cameraphone, and features TrackID - a free music recognition service. TrackID allows you to search for song titles, artists and album names. There's also a web browser on the phone.

Connecting the Sony Ericsson R300 to your computer via USB allows you to view it as a mass storage device, allowing for convenient bulk transfer of files. If you prefer the wireless way of doing things, the R300 also sports Bluetooth. The phone appears to be an entry-level series. There's not much else information available about the phone.

Source: FCC