It may look like an over-priced flash drive at $23 but you have to give technology some allowance in making it happen. This solar cell USB key called the Sun Drive comes in various capacities (2.1G, 2.2G, 2.3G and 2.4G). As you would guess, it solicits its power from the sun (solar power) which should become an ideal alternative for mobile phone power (100 minutes of talk time) or as a power source for MP3 players (35 hours). It may seem bulky but this is because of the solar cell and the battery. Overall, this is should be a handy gadget, especially for the ones who have all kinds of gadgets on the go.

(Source) Oh Gizmo

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As the demand for portable chargers continues to increase, here is one that should be useful and eco-friendly as well. The charger is the SolarCharger 906 from I.Tech which doubles as a useful in-car speakerphone. The charger is compatible with majority of the mobile gadgets in use today and provides up to 30 hours of talk time. The SolarCharger 906 Portable Charger retails for about $59.99 and is available at leading retailers such as Amazon.com and Skymall.com.

(Source) Press

Tags: Accessories, Amazon, Cell Phones, chargers, mobile gadgets, skymall, talk time

TracFone Wireless Inc. has announced the launch of SafeLink Wireless in Illinois, bringing low income households a cost-efficient telephone service. The Safelink Wireless service will provide low income households a free mobile phone which comes with an hour of free monthly talk time. Standard features like voicemail, text, call waiting, international calling to over 60 destinations and caller ID are included in the offered package.

To be eligible for this special offer, below are the provisions for the people who wish to avail of the SafeLink Wireless service:

• Federal Public Housing Assistance/ Section 8
• Food Stamps
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• National School Lunch (free program only)
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Medicaid

(Source) Press

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A pair of new monthly plans are up for launch by Leap Wireless which will be put alongside the CricketPAYGo product line. The new plans are all inclusive and will retail for $40 and $45 per month and will be available at retailers around the country.

The $40 plan will include unlimited talk time, US long distance along with some text and picture messaging features. The $45 plan will practically has the same features that the $40 plan carries although it will have web access and directory assistance as added highlights.

As for the Cricket Broadband plans, they will retail for $50 for an unlimited Internet access. The Cricket A600 modem will be needed for this and will cost $69.99 with activation fees included.

(Source) Slashgear

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INTEX has released 4 new mobile handsets, 3 of which are dual SIM capable. The four new handsets (with estimated price) are the IN 2020E (Rs 3,000), IN 4060 (Rs 3,500), IN 4477 (Rs 4,000) and the IN 80 (Rs 5,500).

The IN 2020E is a dual SIM phone that has an integrated FM radio with recording, a multimedia player with equalizer, VGA camera, mobile tracker, GPRS, 1000 phone book storage and an expandable memory of up to 2GB. The phone can last up to 200 hours standby and 4 hours of talk time.

The IN 4060 is another dual SIM mobile handset holds practically the same features as the IN 2020E except that it has a one Motion sensored game and is good for only 170 hours of standby and 3 hours of talk time.

The IN 4477 is the 3rd dual SIM handset with same features but can be used as a modem for GPRS connectivity via a USB to PC interface.

The IN 80 is the new CDMA 1x handset that features a 2.0 megapixel camera, motion sensor technology, and a battery life featuring 250 hours of standby time and 3.6 hours of talk time. It comes with the same standard features that the three dual SIM phones have (FM Radio & recording, multimedia player with music equalizer, voice recorder, Mobile Tracker, MMS, Bluetooth, support for modem, TF/Micro SD memory support upto 2GB.

Image Courtesy: Intex Technologies

(Source) Telecom Talk

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LG Electronics has unveiled a new phone in Korea, the LG-LV7500 Whistle Mobile. The phone is said to be catered to Koreans only and comes in four different colors: white, dark navy, hot pink, and sky blue.

Among its striking features include support for 115 LED lights on the front panel to create users’ own emoticon designs. Basing it from this feature alone, it can be seen that this phone is targeting the yuppies market although don’t be surprised if some mature ones may consider getting it.

Standard Features:

• 2.4-inch 240×320 Pixel External Display
• LED 5h23
• Battery 800 mAh for up to 150 minutes talk time/ 150 hours standby time
• 2G network connectivity

The LG-LV7500 Whistle Mobile carries a price tag of about $322.

(Source) LG

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For the mobile users who have not yet experienced the benefits of using a Bluetooth headset, it would be best to use one that is easy to use and operate. Surely we all know that not all mobile phone owners are techies and rather than buy one simply for bragging rights, here is one that makes sense as far as ease of use is concerned. And best of all, it is lightweight and eco-friendly at that.

The Bluetooth headset being mentioned is the Jabra BT2080 from GN Netcom. It weighs less than 3 ounces, and combines a sophisticated matte black finish with an attractive silver button to produce a contemporary and stylish headset. The Jabra BT2080 is likewise the first Jabra headset with Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, enabling users with phones that support the technology to enjoy simple, secure pairing without the need to enter a PIN code.

Features:

• Jabra StatusDisplay shows battery level and Bluetooth connection status
• Dedicated on/off switch makes it easy to turn on or off
• Bluetooth 2.1 for simple and secure pairing, no pin code required
• Improved Jabra Eargel, ensuring a comfortable, molded fit
• Dual wearing style: Over the ear with ear hook or in ear with Jabra Eargel
• Auto-pairing to mobile phone
• EDR and eSCO technology for clear audio quality
• Up to 6 hours talk time and 8 days standby
• Dimensions = 2 x .62 x .35 inches
• Weight = 2.8 ounces
• Voice dialing (phone dependent)
• Standard Micro USB charger

The Jabra BT2080 is priced at $39.99 and is now available for purchase at retail stores nationwide.

(Source) Press

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Here is another great mobile phone to consider from Samsung Electronics. The phone is the Samsung i220, a wireless business and personal solution that should be a hit in the world of gadget freaks today. Armed with an array of features, the Samsung i220 promises to be a great product to have as far as organization and tasks are concerned.

The i220 has a talk time of 6 hours and a standy time of 12.5 days. It makes use of a Li Ion battery and has a screen size of 320×240 px. It weighs only 3.6 ounces. Accessories include:

• Battery
• Travel Adapter
• Headset
• Soft Case
• PC Data Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Getting Started CD
• Napster Insert
• Health & Safety Guide
• User guide

Features of the Samsung i220 include:

• Full QWERTY keypad
• Jogwheel with 4-way navigation
• Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard Edition
• 2.0 MP Camera/camcorder with Flash
• Picture Messaging (MMS)
• Bluetooth 2.0

(Source) US Cellular

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For the people looking for affordable and cost-effective calling plans for the international setting, National Geographic Wireless Service may have something helpful for you. National Geographic, together with Cellular Abroad, has introduced a new, affordable cell phone service that allows U.S. residents to make and receive international calls using the strength of the country’s largest digital wireless network. This new subscription-free wireless service provides users with a viable alternative to high monthly charges and long-term contracts and is now available online at CellularAbroad.com and in stores at J&R, Expansys, Fry’s and other select retailers.

Whereas the Talk Abroad Travel Phone, offered through Cellular Abroad, is geared toward those traveling overseas, the new National Geographic wireless service is the ideal solution for those calling from within the United States. The domestic wireless service offered through Cellular Abroad provides competitive rates when calling locations across the globe, with the convenience of using a U.S.-based phone number.

Direct-dial calls from the United States to many international destinations, including Mexico, Canada, China and the United Kingdom, start at $0.17 per minute, while domestic calls are just $0.15 per minute. Users can choose from the Motorola V3 Razr Explorer Quad Band cell phone for $199 and the Motorola C139 Dual Band cell phone for $69. Both handsets using this service include 133 minutes of free domestic talk time.

With 24/7, toll-free, U.S.-based customer support, and no bills, activation fees, service contracts or other hidden fees, the National Geographic wireless service offers full flexibility. Each cell phone is preloaded with iconic images, wallpapers and ring tones from National Geographic’s award-winning archives and comes with a battery, wall charger, SIM card and user manual.

(Source) Press

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You have to wonder how large or how deep is 1 cubic feet. More so, imagine measuring 2,000 cubic feet of used computers and mobile phones. Those are quite large numbers of technological equipment that will be recycled for other uses.

Oklahoma citizens and businesses donated more than 2,000 cubic square feet of used computer equipment and used cell phones during the recent eRecycling event at the Oklahoma state capital on April 22. Equipment collected from the eRecycling event was donated to the AMBUCS share4Life Komputers Project and Cell Phones for Soldiers.

The donations will generate at least 150 refurbished computers for disabled Oklahomans and over 11,500 minutes in talk time for Oklahoma soldiers in the Middle East.

The eRecycle event was sponsored by GoGreen.OK.gov: an OK.gov initiative showcasing how Oklahoma eGovernment is helping to reduce the carbon footprint by reducing paper consumption and citizen travel to government facilities. According to a study available on http://www.gogreen.ok.gov, the state of Oklahoma has reduced paper consumption by over 35.9 million sheets of paper through the use of online government services.

(Source) Press

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Probably best known as a familiar brand if you are looking for a music player, Emgeton has a mobile phone division as well. And to prove it, they have released their latest handset, the Emgeton Enzo, a 3G candybar that kind of looks like Sony Ericsson’s C902. One thing that should be noted though, this phone does not come with the usual camera.

Features:

• 2.2 inch TFT display with 240 x 320 pixels and 260k colors
• Tri-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity (900/1800/1900)
• HSDPA 2100 connectivity (only for the first SIM card)
• Bluetooth
• MP3 / video player
• E-mail
• 2MP camera
• VGA camera for video calls
• 50MB of internal memory
• MicroSD card support, up to 4GB
• Talk time: up to 5 hours
• Stand-by time: up to 10 days
• 117 x 49 x 16.5 mm
• 109 grams

This phone should be available starting April, carrying a SRP of $388.

(Source) Emgeton

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