Sprint Cell Phones http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/sprint-cell-phones.html Find Cell Phone Reviews, Ratings, and Comparisons - Sprint Cell Phones - Cingular Cell Phones - T-Mobile Cell Phones en Copyright 2008 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:39:30 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.17 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The Truth About Cellphone Reception Bars [Reception] Cellphone%20Reception%20GI.jpgThe reception bars on your cellphone represent EC/I0 values, which is the scientific measurement that signifies how much of a cellphone's available reception is actually usable. Well, according to the chaps at Ask Metafilter, the bars that are actually present on your cellphone are a watered down representation of the true values. Why so? Apparently, the EC/I0 readings are far from stable and fluctuate many times a minute. Due to this fact, the approximation that is employed is largely meaningless. On the flip side, if you are constantly in an area with strong reception, the deviations in readings are not going to be large, so the vague representation shall be accurate enough. Still, you conspiracy whores, get your hats off and do some sweating. For more information on the EC/I0 rating standard, hit the link and get your read on. [Ask Metafilter via Boing Boing]

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]]> http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/qualcomm-can-use-rival-chip-patents-until-09.html http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/qualcomm-can-use-rival-chip-patents-until-09.html Sprint Cell Phones Tue, 01 Jan 2008 11:05:49 -0800 Windows Mobile Internet Sharing Made Easy After tooling around with getting internet sharing working on the Sprint Mogul for a bit, we discovered this small WMWifiRouter app by Jorrit Jongma. It's pretty much an install and run affair (save a bit of internet connection Wi-fi setup beforehand), but the only thing you have to watch out for is using a static IP address on the device you want to access it with (iPhone/laptop/whatever) because there's no DHCP server present. There's a good guide in the XDA Dev forum as well. The result? A 3G-ish iPhone. [WMWifiRouter]

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]]> http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/windows-mobile-internet-sharing-made-easy.html http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/windows-mobile-internet-sharing-made-easy.html Sprint Cell Phones Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:58:24 -0800 Polar Phone Concept For Winter Gloves and Fat Fingers polar_phone.jpgThe Polar mobile phone is a concept piece from Yuta Watanabe that is intended for cold weather climates where thick gloves are obstacles to effective communication. The phone looks to be a bit bulkier than usual, with bigger buttons arranged in an easy-to-press vertical layout. There are already plenty of phones on the market targeted towards older individuals that feature big buttons and easy-to-use designs, but the simple Polar mobile phone questions whether companies should go a step further and spend more time designing phones that are climatically or culturally specific. [Design Crack via Make]

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]]> http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/polar-phone-concept-for-winter-gloves-and-fat-fingers.html http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/polar-phone-concept-for-winter-gloves-and-fat-fingers.html Sprint Cell Phones Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:48:05 -0800 Sony Ericsson Patent Depicts the Auto-Cleaning Future Auto-Cleaning%20SE%20GI.jpgThose fellows at Unwired View have spotted an interesting Sony Ericsson patent application, which seems to depict an auto-cleaning function for mobile phone screens. The concept is simple; a cleaning blade is coupled to the opening/closing mechanism of a clamshell or slider phone. When the phone is flipped/slid open, the cleaning blade runs across the length of the screen removing grubby prints. The same process repeats in reverse when the phone is closed, keeping your screen in good viewing condition at all times. It's a good concept, much like communism is a good concept. Ultimately, it will end up making more problems than it solves. That fiddly cleaning utensil is sure to snap off, at which point the remnants of the device will end up scratching your sexy display. Even if it doesn't break, the cleaning process will soon get really annoying, unless it is super speedy, (which it definitely won't be). Either way, you're better off just washing your filthy, chubby, clammy, blotchy, putrid paws. [Unwired View]

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]]> http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/sony-ericsson-patent-depicts-the-auto-cleaning-future.html http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/sony-ericsson-patent-depicts-the-auto-cleaning-future.html Sprint Cell Phones Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:21:56 -0800 Jabra BT3030 Bluetooth Stereo Headset Sucks You in With Dog Tag Design Jabra_BT3030_1.jpgIt doesn't take a genius to figure out what sets the Jabra BT3030 apart from other headsets. In case you didn't notice, the BT3030 is all about how a dog tag design can make you look cool and masculine (or like a massive poser). As far as functionality is concerned, the device has some interesting qualities, like a universal connection, a personalized equalizer, exchangeable headphones and multiple wearing styles. Additional info and pic after the jump. Jabra_BT3030_2.jpgIt also features Bluetooth 2.0 compatibility, the ability to connect to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously, 230 hours of standby, 8 hours of talk time, and 7 hours of music playing. Available for around $72. [Jabra via Newlaunches via Ubergizmo]

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]]> http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/jabra-bt3030-bluetooth-stereo-headset-sucks-you-in-with-dog-tag-design.html http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/jabra-bt3030-bluetooth-stereo-headset-sucks-you-in-with-dog-tag-design.html Sprint Cell Phones Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:01:39 -0800 Nokia 3110 Evolve: Greening Up Its Act, One Phone at a Time [Cellphones] Nokia_3110_Evolve.jpgPerhaps in response to Nokia's sizeable slip in Greenpeace's Guide to Greener Electronics, the Finnish phone giant has "Evolved" its 3110 model to become, well, greener. The Nokia 3110 Evolve has "bio-covers" made from more than 50% renewable material, its packaging has been reduced in size and comes from 60% recycled content. It also comes with Nokia's most efficient charger, using 94% less energy than Energy Star requirements dictate. No thanks'€"I'm gonna hold out for a built-in wind charger. [Nokia via Reg Hardware]

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]]> http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/nokia-3110-evolve-greening-up-its-act-one-phone-at-a-time-cellphones.html http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/nokia-3110-evolve-greening-up-its-act-one-phone-at-a-time-cellphones.html Sprint Cell Phones Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:20:29 -0800 Bar Of Soap Is Multi-Talented Gadget That Susses Out What It Is Just By the Way You Hold It [Multipurpose barofsoap.pngResearchers at MIT's Media Lab have come up with the Bar of Soap, a gadget that works out exactly what it is depending on how it is held. So, hold it like a camera, and you can take pics, hold it like a cellphone, and it makes calls. Basically developed as a prototype to test the grasp classification concept, the technology behind the Bar of Soap is expected to trickle down into future gizmos. The unit itself is made out of plastic, and incorporates a touchscreen, an accelerometer, as well as 72 touch sensors, and internal Bluetooth. Currently 95 percent accurate, the Bar of Soap's creators tested it in five ways: as a camera, gamepad, PDA, phone and remote control . [MIT via Oh!Gizmo]

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]]> http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/bar-of-soap-is-multi-talented-gadget-that-susses-out-what-it-is-just-by-the-way-you-hold-it-multipurpose.html http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/bar-of-soap-is-multi-talented-gadget-that-susses-out-what-it-is-just-by-the-way-you-hold-it-multipurpose.html Sprint Cell Phones Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:53:00 -0800 Motorola Releases Motopure H12 Bluetooth Headset motopure.jpgMotorola announced a new Bluetooth headset today dubbed the Motopure H12. Along with the charging base and carrying case, the Motopure features Motorola's crystal talk technology (previously exclusive to their handsets) which uses two microphones for noise reduction purposes. Boy Genius Report got a hands-on with it and called it one of the most comfortable headsets they've used. The Motopure H12 is currently selling at AT&T stores for $99 after mail-in rebate. [Motorola via Boy Genius Report]

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]]> http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/motorola-releases-motopure-h12-bluetooth-headset.html http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/motorola-releases-motopure-h12-bluetooth-headset.html Sprint Cell Phones Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:22:22 -0800 Verizon Rolled Back Clocks Two Days Early, Get $20 Out of It persistence.jpgIf you got hit with Verizon's early enthusiasm for the switch back to standard time'€"apparently a whole mess of people experienced the joy of an extra hour of sleep on Friday morning instead of Sunday morning, thanks to a mixup at Verizon Timekeeping HQ'€"you might be able to get $20 out of it. Some customers at the FatWallet forum are reporting success wrangling $10 or $20 credits out of the snafu. We're guessing the better your sob story, the better your odds of collection, so make it good! [Fat Wallet via Punny Money via NYT/Blogrunner]

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]]> http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/verizon-rolled-back-clocks-two-days-early-get-20-out-of-it.html http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/verizon-rolled-back-clocks-two-days-early-get-20-out-of-it.html Sprint Cell Phones Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:32:28 -0800 AT&T Sells Napster Songs Over the Air For $2 Napster_ATT_Cha-Ching.jpgAT&T, which already sells eMusic songs over the air, will now be selling Napster downloads as well, at $1.99 per track or $7.49 for a bundle o' five. With an average cost of $1.50, that's still 50 cents higher than the going online rate of 99 cents, where Sprint now prices its OTA download tracks. (Verizon is still $1.99.) When asked about the cost, AT&T's spokesman called the young target audience "very price insensitive." (Maybe before their parents get that first $150 phone bill.) While Reuters didn't say which phones were compatible with the new Napster service, it did say the iPhone was definitely not one of them. I'm guessing this is for 3G HSDPA handsets only. [Reuters]

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]]> http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/att-sells-napster-songs-over-the-air-for-2.html http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/att-sells-napster-songs-over-the-air-for-2.html Sprint Cell Phones Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:50:05 -0800 Audi's Concept Instrument Does Everything, Looks Like a Slab of MyAudiConGI.jpgAudi has produced a concept device that will function as a cellphone, MP3 player, vehicle control system and in-car navigation system. That is a lot of functionality under one roof. It appears, after the team let their functionality juices flow, they were fresh out of design ideas because the multi-functioning wonder looks like a rudimentary caveman's instrument for beating prey to a pulp. It is proposed the gadget will have both Wi-Fi and 3G (UMTS) connectivity, allowing for the appropriate connection in different situations. An onboard camera also allows for photography and theft prevention. At this point it's all up in concept heaven, but if it ever does come to fruition, I'll take one for my imaginary Audi R8, I have been getting rather lost on my imaginary drives around the cosmos; this will be handy. I wonder if it works in Haroon's imaginary land. Of course it does'€"they should add that to the feature list. [Blogo Wogo]

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]]> http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/audis-concept-instrument-does-everything-looks-like-a-slab-of.html http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/audis-concept-instrument-does-everything-looks-like-a-slab-of.html Sprint Cell Phones Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:53:58 -0800 Sony Ericsson Prepping W890 With 3G Goodness for North 8902.jpgAccording to a product shot spied by Swedish mag Mobil Sony Ericsson's got a follow-up to the W880 up its sleeve, the W890. Besides coming with GSM and HSDPA support for North America, for now we know it's packed with 40MB of memory, Memory Stick Micro slot, choice of black or maroon shells, and possibly a 3.2MP cam. It's likely hitting AT&T in the US or Canadian outfit Rogers if it's carrier-specific, and probably soonish. Spec shot after the jump. UPDATE: Numerous tips have brought it to our attention that there's no way that this is real. [Electronista]

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]]> http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/sony-ericsson-prepping-w890-with-3g-goodness-for-north.html http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/sony-ericsson-prepping-w890-with-3g-goodness-for-north.html Sprint Cell Phones Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:18:47 -0800 MTA; Cellphones Could be a Security CellPhoneUGGi.jpgCellphone usability is coming to the subway, all thanks to the MTA. Though the threat of having to listen to people talk for the duration of your journey may be worrying, officials involved with the project are beginning to question the potential security risks of the new underground calling functionality. Detailing the concerns, Jeremy Soffin, a spokesperson for the MTA said: "In the immediate aftermath of an incident, our employees need the full attention of our customers to ensure the fastest and safest communication of information and potential evacuation... we also exercise extreme caution in limiting use of any electronic device that could potentially serve as an accidental detonator during such an incident." The scheme is expected to be completed within the next four years, and though we do not want to be accused of scare mongering, the facts are these: everyone has got by OK up until now, and in light of potential safety issues, is the initiative really necessary? What do you guys think, time to invest in one of these? [Daily News via Textually]

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]]> http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/mta-cellphones-could-be-a-security.html http://www.free-cell-phones-guide.net/blog/-cell-phones/sprint-cell-phones/mta-cellphones-could-be-a-security.html Sprint Cell Phones Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:23:08 -0800 Casio Exilim 720, Possessed by Hello hello_kitty_camera_2.jpgSome Casio Exilim 720's have gotten dressed up by their cruel, older sisters in wuss gear. Rebranded the Hello Kitty Camera, the device still takes 7.2MP pictures, but it's been covered in pink and stickers and evilness. AND during startup, the camera makes weird, gross Hello Kitty noises and shows weird, gross Hello Kitty pictures. For those into weirdness, the Japan exclusive will run you $400. Go pick one up while your friends plan the intervention/your long-term disappearance. The worldwide propagation of Hello Kitty gear once made no sense to me, until my research uncovered the obvious: there is a gargantuan Hello Kitty queen that needs to be slaughtered. I'm off to the East the find the nest. Who's with me? [newlaunches]

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