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New Mechanism Theme For Your Blackberry

lsfloyd — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:30:57 +0000

Tired of your old Blackberry theme? If so, the folks over at Elecite can help you freshen up the look of your BlackBerry Storm, 8900 & Bold with their new “Mechanism” theme. It features a MP3 player design with 7 customizable sliding icons. This new eye candy for your Blackberry will set you back $6.99. Please [...]

Samsung “Jitterbug” Phone Recall – 911 Issues

lsfloyd — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:33:36 +0000

Samsung is voluntarily recalling about 160,000 “Jitterbug” phones. The phones could fail to connect to emergency 911 in a no-service area and display an “out of range, try again later message”. The model numbers included in the recall are the SPH-a110 and SPH-a120 with standard key pads and version BB14 software. No other samsung phones are [...]

You Lost Your Cell Phone—Now What?

lsfloyd — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:17:34 +0000

When the Unthinkable Happens to Your Cell Phone For many of us, a cell phone is more than just a handy communications device. It’s a lifeline—a way for us to connect with family and friends in case of emergency—to secure a tow truck when our car no longer runs…or to contact the [...]

What to Do with Your Old Cell Phone

lsfloyd — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:02:44 +0000

It’s not hard to become attached to a cell phone. After all, it can serve as a lifeline, connecting you with your children, parents, and friends. But times change, needs change, technology advances, and you find that you need to upgrade to a new model. Assuming you’re pleased with your new [...]

Why Your Child Should Have a Cell Phone

lsfloyd — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:41:34 +0000

When they first emerged on the scene, cell phones were considered a luxury…a novelty…and possibly a passing fad. However, in the 21st century, cell phone use has exploded worldwide, as not only high-powered executives but also busy stay-at-home moms saw the benefit of these high-tech communication devices. If you never want to [...]

The Top Cell Phone Features to Consider

lsfloyd — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:46:42 +0000

The View: Do you want to see who is calling quickly? Buy a candy bar phone or make sure that the view screen is on the front cover of flip or slide phones, so that you don’t have to open it to see the caller ID. This will save you a lot of time and [...]

Top Five Cell Phone Shopping Tips

lsfloyd — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:01:40 +0000

Image via Wikipedia Whether you’re a newcomer to the cell phone world or you’re just hoping to upgrade your current model, there are a few key things you should consider before going out on a cell phone shopping expedition. If you keep these tips in mind, chances are you’ll find just the [...]

How to Avoid a Lemon of a Cell Phone Deal

lsfloyd — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:49:10 +0000

Image via Wikipedia There are so many different cell phone deals around today that it can be absolutely mind-boggling. The advantage to so much competition is that chances are you can obtain a well-crafted phone at a cost-effective rate. The major disadvantage, however, is that, with so many cell phones and [...]

The Best Cell Phone Plans for Teens

lsfloyd — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:12:25 +0000

Image by Feuillu via Flickr Cell phones have become as common as backpacks for many teenagers. Yet, you may be mystified as to which plan is actually the best deal for your teen. If you are hesitant to purchase a cell phone for your teen, realize that it is probably the best device [...]

The Best Way to Use Text Messaging

lsfloyd — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:21:09 +0000

Image via Wikipedia Text messaging has become all the rage among high schoolers. But, even if you completed your coursework long ago, you can still benefit from text messaging. In fact, once you begin text messaging with your cell phone, you may wonder how you lived without it for so long. To begin [...]