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Other Stuff => Anything Goes => Topic started by: WadeJ on June 20, 2007, 10:26:28 AM
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A few of us like using the WAP features on our phones so I figured there should be a thread discussing various tricks and tips as well as compare models.
I'll share a little tidbit I just figured out after having my DSL go out (again) last night. Since I need to always be connected, I have a broadband enabled smart phone. 2 actually and since they are Cingular (At&t), you can easily swap the 3G card between them depending on the situation.
So, being internetless was bugging me and using the tiny little screen isn't always easy for my job so I had to figure out a way to connect my laptop to my phone to allow me access to broadband but on a full size computer. This will also help on our drives to Disney and while at hotels without free broadband :) It effectivly gives my laptop broadband off of my phone anywhere.
How? Easy. Through bluetooth. I enabled the Bluetooth Dialup Networking server Service on my phone, paired the device to my laptop and then created a new "custom" dialup networking connection on my XP laptop. It "dials" out just like the good ol' modem days but its really dialing bluetooth. It connects and as long as my phone is close enough, I have internet on my laptop - which is how I'm typing this now ;)
Let me know if anybody plans to actually try this and I'll provide more techinical details. So now whoever isn't driving the 17 hours to Florida can sit and surf the web while in the car on a regular laptop and not even worry about power since I have a 110V plug in the van :)
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Ahh now we are talking ;)
I'm sporting a 3g (DSL speeds) Cingular 8525 http://tinyurl.com/2deohc
with all the bells and whistles Wifi,Keyboard 3g speeds, 2mp camera etc.
in the Past I have owned the 8125, 3125, 2125
(http://www.pocketpcaddict.com/forums/media/49039/cingular8525_copy1.jpg)
as Wade mentioned yes I to can access via laptop the internet with my Laptop anywhere I can get a Cellular phone signal (which is most everywhere)
I can use it via Bluetooth or USB Cable.
I can Access Full Webpages and WAP Pages.
I Currently have my 8525 (HTC Hermes) Upgraded to the New Windows Mobile 6 but a cooked version cooked being a Modified speedier version of WM6.
These Windows Mobile phone the operating system can be upgraded just like a regular PC like Windows 98 2000 XP Vista but WM5 WM6
Google Has a great app Google Mobile Maps which is just like the PC version you can see street level roads and ALSO satellite images and traffic congestion , Also you can get directions turn by turn
www.google.com/gmm/index.html
(http://www.google.com/gmm/images/phone_en.png)
Here is a Great Location for How tos and how to get the most out of your device.
My home page www.6abctogo.com has everything you need from news to Weather with LIVE RADAR to Flight tracker and ou can also change cities like Orlando and get the same Local info.
www.howardforums.com everything you ever wanted to know about Phones, the best forum for smartphone and pocket PCs
www.pocketpcthoughts.com
www.smartphonethoughts.com
www.phonescoop.com
Modding and great forums
www.4winmobile.com
http://forum.xda-developers.com
http://www.howardchui.com
Links www.phonescoop.com/links
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http://www.boygeniusreport.com/
Angie Martinez shouted them out on the radio a few days ago since they put her onto some phone that she has real early. I figured I'd throw that link up here too.
I have a Sprint Fusic (http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=865) by LG. I LOVE this phone! It comes with a 64 MB microSD card, but I swapped that for a 1 GB card. I have something like 30 pictures, a few videos (one being around 5 minutes), and almost 200 songs on there. There's still room on the card for I think 15 minutes of video. The 1.3 MP camera takes great pictures. I never considered any other phone pictures I've had as being worthy of posting on myspace or facebook. The only thing it could use is a brighter flash. It does have built-in white balancing, so you can at least brighten up the picture before you take it. Video wallpapers are also fun.
I can use it as a broadband modem via bluetooth, but alas, my laptop is bluetooth free. I can use the USB cable for it though. Sprint's network is incredibly fast, so surfing WAP2 pages at broadband speed is a lot of fun.
My favorite, and most used, feature is the FM transmitter. Radio sucks? Play your phone's music on the radio and the problem is solved. It takes a little bit of time to find the best station for your location at first, but with 9 presets to store stations, you won't have to fiddle with the phone too much if you're driving. The reception is clear with my phone around 5 feet from my car's antenna, and the sound quality is great. It's another phone that makes me an LG fan.
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cool site www.boygeniusreport.com
Sprint does have a good 3g network at a good price
The LG you have with FM transmitter is cool
the Apple Iphone is crap castrated, $600 it should have everything
No WiFi, No 3G = slow internet come on its 2007
very very expensive
big
no buttons
I can do everything on my 8525 that the iphone does PLUS more for half the cost and half the bulk
Opera mini 4 is looking good it shows full webpages that then zooms in
Like Microsofts Beta of DEEPFISH
www.operamini.com/beta
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Google's new android software Demo
looks awesome and will lower prices of all Smartphone and Pocket PCs and the Ipod and lead to the universal unlocked phone (a cell phone that can work with Cell phone network)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FJHYqE0RDg
http://blogs.pcworld.com/techlog/archives/005897.html
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyxWnIalDcY
edit: update to my past post I'm now sporting the ATT Tilt or 8925 or Kaiser with a custom moded operating system
info and links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com
http://tinyurl.com/ypub6g
www.4winmobile.com
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WARNING verizon and cingular do not like you tethering the phones to your computer and using them as a modem if you dont have one of those internet plans. You could get a huge fine or your service shutdown if you tether using a normal unlimited data plan.
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...Then the phone shouldn't be allowed to do that with a normal data plan...
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I've heard the same thing. But on my recent trip to Orlando, I pulled my Cingular SIM out of my iPaq which is 3G and placed it in my Dell Latitude D630 with zero problems. I just configured the mobile broadband with the exact same settings.
When I checked with our mobile department about this, they did in fact mention there was a seperate data plan for laptops vs. mobile. My guess is this is only a money thing. They simply charge more even though its the same network.
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(http://www.pdastreet.com/images/articles/palm-treo-700wx.jpg)
http://www.palm.com/us/products/smartphones/treo700w/index.html
That'll be the first thing I do when I get back to Jersey. Upgrading phones is way too easy and fun when it gets billed to your tuition, and the plan is dirt cheap. By the time I finish my one class and graduate, I'll have enough money to pay for a standard sprint plan. Gotta love that Six Flags supervisor pay. lol.
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WARNING verizon and cingular do not like you tethering the phones to your computer and using them as a modem if you dont have one of those internet plans. You could get a huge fine or your service shutdown if you tether using a normal unlimited data plan.
Been using tether for 3-4 years
went through 6 phones in that time with no problems all with Cingular I just remove my SIM card and place it in the new phone or any phone.
and before that used Nextel the same way.
I use it anytime I'm on the road and need Web on my Laptop(if no wifi around).
Yes they want you to put out $69 a month but the $19 unlimited plan does the same thing even in Puerto Rico USA at no extra charge.
spent 5 days in Orlando and Tethered the whole time
I even talked with My local CInguler store and they really don't care.
Just like the Old days when the "phone company" (there was only one back then) would only let you have one phone hooked up in your home any extra they wanted to charge you.
Well I had a phone hooked up in every room also with The Cable Company back then they only wanted you to hook up one TV.
I had 6 brothers and sisters so we needed more then one phone and TV.
Att and T-Mobile are the only phones where you can remove your Sim card and use it in any other UNLOCKED phone.
if you need help just ask ;)
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Just got my new phone over the weekend!
(http://cache.gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2007/07/bgrsidekickslideba9.jpg)
I personally love it. It only has one problem so far which is on BGR and all those other sites but I did a quick fix and has been fine ever since. I really love this thing. The WAP2 page looks really weird on it so I just use to the regular page which works perfectly fine too.
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Just got the Tmobile Dash for my birthday last week. It's awesome.
http://www.t-mobile.com/popup/generic_popup.aspx?action=image&device=f164419f-eee9-4cf6-a1bd-070dbe4b5023
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The Dash is ok in my eyes. I would have loved the Wing but its a tad pricey and a tad slow. I can easily just get an 8525 for cheap and have it unlocked for me.
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Yes, the Wing is very pricy. I like the Dash because it has windows mobile and it is very thin for having a full keypad. I did not even look at the sidekicks. I don't really like the controls and they are a bit bulky, plus, alot of teenagers have it and i rather have something different. (although I have not seen anyone with the Sidekick slide yet) I used to have the motorola razr, which everyone seems/seemed to have at one point or another.
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I had a razor for, um, maybe about 2 weeks. I hated it so much I canned it. So I'm back to a Samsung for my regular phone and a Ipaq for my smartphone. But I should have a blackberry in a week or two. I'm not sure what model they are getting me though.
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The Dash is ok in my eyes. I would have loved the Wing but its a tad pricey and a tad slow. I can easily just get an 8525 for cheap and have it unlocked for me.
I just sold my 8525 and got the 8925 Tilt
if you need and links on free unlocking let me know
I unlocked my 8525 and many other phones for free.
I few years ago it cost $ to unlock no it can be done free.
And a unlocked phone is worth more
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Thanks I will keep that mind. I got some connections too. He is currently selling his 8525 and buying a Q9.
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FYI
Google Mobile Maps new version 2.0
I just installed it and it is much faster and better
Also My ATT Tilt with the Built in GPS works almost instantly with this new version and I'm indoors.
Were the last version the GPS took a few minutes to lock on.
download here www.google.com/gmm
also it now works with Nokia/Symbian Palm OS 5 phones
Don't have a GPS phone but still want to know your location well Google also has a new Beta for all Web phone that can locate you
See your location on the map, with or without GPS. Save time and tedious keystrokes finding where you are, what's around you
www.google.com/gmm/mylocation.html
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Also found this on another site with all the pop ups.
Almost Everyone has a Cellphone and using it as a Qbot type device is neat.
www.cellq.com
http://tinyurl.com/2hc3pa
Using CellQ, visitors are free to move around the park, visit shops and restaurants, or just relax while they wait their turn. Their phone automatically calls them to the ride when they reach the head of the line. At the ride they enter through a special entrance and board almost immediately
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More info
www.businessweek.com/ap/tech/D8T6SNC04.htm
Google rolls out mobile phone locator
Internet search leader Google Inc. is testing technology that will find the location of people using its mobile mapping service, even if the phone making the connection isn't equipped with a GPS receiver.
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Fun :) :)
Just got a Blackberry 8820 :D
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Nice first Blackberry with Wifi
Wifi
GPS
no 3g but push email etc. you can't beat it
very nice
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First post with it :). :Honestly, it seems faster than my 3g ipaq did anyway. Regardless, I'll hook onto wifi 99% of the time anyway lol
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Yes the bloated Windows mobile
cleaned out all the crap from my phone but sometimes it does lag.
I here an update to Windows Mobile 6 due in January I'm sure to compete with the Iphone
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Finally
Looked at my Phone this mourning and see 3G ;D
I been getting 3G in the Backwood Clementon area and areas that border the Turnpike
but finally after more then a year I have it at my Home
this make a big differences from slow 200k to around 900k
here is ATT coverage map www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer
My areas show about 3G a half mile away but this is the first time EVERY i got the 3G ICON.
now to test it at
www.speedtest.net on my laptop and
http://text.dslreports.com/mspeed on my Phone
AT&T's HSDPA network theoretically can top 3.6Mbps, but usually offers average downstream speeds closer to 900kbps.
EDGE's real world max is about 200kbps
So I'm happy SInce I can Tether to my Laptop if my Cable Modem goes down at greater speeds
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haha, thanks Tom, thanks alot. I just got my new blackberry tethered through bluetooth (typing right now over BT) and THIS is the first time I've noticed any issue between edge and 3G. I may keep my iPaq handy just for tethering because my sim is a 3g card. On the BB itself, I really can't tell the difference because it is so much more effecient but now that I tethered it, it is somewhat noticable.
HOWEVER, 3G tends to drop connections WAY more frequently. Esp. when tethered. If you are on the edge of the edge network (HA!), you will be dropped as it bounced back and fourth.
This blackberry on the otherhand is the first time in a long time I haven't had browser lockups, internet dropouts, and not being able to get email in a looooonnnng time.
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I am happy with my motorolla razr v3xx. Has an nvidia gpu in it and is very fast,. Has the fastest 3g available and uses opera mini for the internet very well . I can even use this site .
I just wouldnt tether it because att will automatically move you to the more expensive unlimited data plan (not the normal unlimited one but there is a more expensive smartphone unlimited data plan that you would get moved to).
So I am going to warn you guys again. If you tether make sure you look closely at your bill month to month.
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Fortunately, its a business phone ;) Yes, those of you with "standard" phones capable of internet access, watch out! Smartphones already on the unlimited data plans should be safe.
Tom, try going to http://gadvupdates.com/wap2 in OperaMini. Once the forums come up, save it as a bookmark. You can then og in at the bottom which unfortunately redirects to our homepage with zero buttons to get back in the forums. BUT, if you saved a bookmark prior to entering your logon info, it should be cached if you go directly back to the bookmark without closing the browser. It should stay saved after that.
I'm totally impressed with the WAP2 interface these boards have in OperaMini. It's actually amazingly good. The only issue is getting around the tinyportal overlay because the WAP interface doesn't know how to interpret the home page.
So far, my only major beef with the new 8820 is the lack of 3G (a biggie) and the lack of a camera. Otherwise, it rocks. And having integrated wifi I think makes up for no 3G. Plus, like I said, I think only being edge capable has actually made internet access more stable.
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My bill says no charge on my Data and hasn't in a few years (beside $19 unlimited)
thanks for the warning. THey get enough of my $ every 8-10 months when I upgrade.
I haven't tried Opera mini in a few months and also minimo (mini mozella firefox) but I will download and try it. And i just read that Firefox is making a Mobile browser.
One thing I could do with my old 8525 was bookmark and browse this GAupdates like a regular site (non WAP) .I like it for uploading pics this worked when we went out to Ohio and I was copy paste from imageshack through my 8525 phone.
But with my Tilt 8925 it goes into WAP mode ?
Yes I noticed that and heard many complaints on other forums about the switch from EDGE to 3G HSDPA while say driving or if on the edge of both .
I think on my Modded Tilt I can turn off either EDGE or 3G so it stays on either one.
But yes I did a Mobile speedtest at http://text.dslreports.com/mspeed
and I'm getting 600k 700k :D
much better then the EDGE 150k to 200K
I found that the 3G extended out towards Cross Keys road Near the New Target store.
Seems ATT is expanding south and eastward
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So I am going to warn you guys again. If you tether make sure you look closely at your bill month to month.
How many times are you going to warn us? Once was enough. If someone ends up paying more on their bill, who cares. Its their fault...
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ATT does monitor data usage, I have the MNUN which is 19 dollar unlimited media net (internet) whch you arent technically supposed to have on any type of smart phone. However they have never said anything, and I actually ahd to call up to add it because they dont have it listed on OLAM (online account managerment).
Thought id throw some acronyms in there.
BTW loving my Moto q9h!
Also Wade, Ive heard lots of stories about losing signal when switching between 3g and Edge, so if you live or work or travel near one of the boundries it could be causing that. Also drains your battery quicker than sticking to one or the other.
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Moto q9h looks like a sweet phone
I will keep my eye out for one on ebay when they get cheaper as a backup.
Sometimes this touchscreen is a pain
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That was the biggest issue I had switching to the bb. No more touch screen!
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make your Windows Smartphone / pocket PC into a wireless router.
This is very cool I use it all the time I was getting around 1000-1300 kbps (3g) through my ATT Tilt and and laptop at www.speedtest.net
if your phone has
- Wifi
- Unlimited Internet
- is Windows Mobile 5 or 6
connect your Wifi Laptop or any other wifi device like desktop pc, itouch, any other wifi phone
then you can use your cell phone like a wifi router simply awesome when away from a connection for your laptop.
The best reason to use WMWifiRouter instead of Bluetooth PAN is the fact that WiFi (even if it is WiFi b only) provides speeds up to 11 Mbit while Bluetooth 2.0+EDR is limited to 2 Mbit which isn't sufficient for 3.6 or 7.2 Mbps HSDPA connections.
I meant to post this months ago, download free below
www.jongma.org/WMWifiRouter
discuss below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=357152
(http://www.theunwired.net/media/news/WMWifiRouter_ppc.jpg) (http://screen.uptodown.com/screen/screen.php?pocketscreen=WMWifiRouter%200.91-1.jpg)
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Hey Tom, I have the T-Mobile Dash.. do u know of any program where I can get new skins/color schemes. Thanks.
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I sure do
Also known as HTC s620 / T-mobile Dash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=309
since this is a windows Mobile phone you can change anything you want
just read read read
check this out Internet for $5.99 ? \/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=351394
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thanks man thats awesome
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took them forever but http://m.comcast.net/welcome.html
for comcast users log into your account with your mobile phone
Enjoy the freedom and convenience of checking your email and surfing the Internet wherever you go with comcast.net Mobile.
Just access m.comcast.net and you can start enjoying the most popular comcast.net features, optimized for your mobile phone.
EMAIL, NEWS, SPORTS,TVPlanner AND SO MUCH MORE... ALL IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND
You are 3 easy steps away from having the convenience of email on the go, the latest news, local weather and the power of TVPlanner available at your mobile device.
Any device that has a WAP 2.0 browser and a link to the world wide web can navigate to this new portal. Anytime, anywhere, anyplace!
To fully access Comcast.net Mobile, a Data Plan from your mobile service provider might be required. Please contact your service provider for more information on your service plan..
NO INSTALLATION NECESSARY!
STEP 1: Connect to the web using your mobile device's browser.
STEP 2: Enter the following URL: http://m.comcast.net.
STEP 3: Enjoy Comcast.net from wherever you are!
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In other news Microsoft just bought the company Danger
Danger makes the T-Mobile sidekick
Microsoft is trying to compete with Apple and Google's Android software / phone
this is all good news for consumers :D
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Yeah. I have a sidekick slide. So hopefully the new merger with Danger and Microsoft works out for the better. Maybe I will actually have video on my sidekick soon.
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(http://www.product-reviews.net/wp-content/userimages/2008/02/xperia-x1-apple-3g-iphone.jpg)
http://www.sonyericsson.com/x1/
If it ends up on Sprint, comes out in a timely fashion, and turns up on eBay with a plan for as cheap as I've seen the two HTC phones I was looking at for post-graduation when I'm not eligible for my Sprint discount via Rave Wireless via Montclair State, then I will definitely be in the market for it. Looks like the best keyboard on any phone I've seen, best touch screen, Windows Mobile 6 or greater, which I want for Outlook and OneNote, and some other goodies on there.
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This is Sony's first Windows Mobile phone and looks to be a good one.
This is one Nice Device has all the features of my ATT Tilt but looks like a better screen.
And Sony makes better quality phones/devices so I to my be eying it.
with its
- UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA 3G speed
- WiFi
- Super Nice 3-inch wide VGA (800 x 480) touchscreen
- 3mp camera
- A2DP Bluetooth
- FM Radio
hands on review
www.brighthand.com/default.asp?newsID=13803
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^Yeah but the phone is being made by HTC I thought with some Sony help?
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You are correct sir. HTC is making the phone for Sony, hence it's sexiness.
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Yes HTC makes most all Smartphones / Pocket PCs made
but I'm sure Sony will oversee the build quality of this device.
with the reviews with hands on they say the Build Quality is very good / solid
THe screen is the most important part of this device compared with other Windows Mobile device.
its almost as good as the Iphone screen.
Lets just hope the Pricing is less then $299 - $399
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OK I see alot of members log into the boards from their cell phones.
I'm just curious of what everyone is now using since upgrades and new phones pop all the time.
I'm Still using ATT Tilt
Also known as: 8925, Mda Vario III, HTC TyTN II
I just reached my date for a new upgrade but really nothing out there yet worth going to ubtil the end of the year when the HTC Diamond lands or better.
great smartphone info: http://forum.xda-developers.com
I also have a few "smaller regular phones" as a backup and my Wife uses a basic Moto Razr V3
ATT uses SIM cards so i can just remove the card and place it in another phone with all my info attached to the SIM card. this can't be done with Verizon and Sprint (if your phone dies you have to buy another one FROM THEM).
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I'm loving my Helio Ocean, and dreading that they merged with Virgin since I'm not really a fan of their phones or service. But, by the time it's time to renew my service plan, It won't matter too much. If Sprint still exist, still has the Everything Plan (simply amazing, and Helio matching was the only thing that made me hop over), and still has Windows Mobile phones that I want, I might go back with them.
Helio runs off of Sprint and Verizon's network, so reception is no issue. The Ocean is a simplified Pantech Duo, which I was considering as a phone when I was considering ATT service. I run Opera Mini 4 as my primary browser since the standard browser sucks and uses google to mobilize everything. Native support for Yahoo, AIM, and Windows Live IM clients and e-mail is a big bonus, as well as the addition of native GMail and EarthLink e-mail (all accounts are Direct Push). For a phone that's not a mobile PC, it's the ultimate communication device IMO. Plus for a small fee it supports Microsoft Exchange, and for another fee, Garmin GPS!
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for you T-Mobile users you can now get the new GOOGLE phone
-requires a Data Plan
-Limited to 1gb download a month (this will prevent it from being a big seller)
FYI this is what my ATT Tilt phone looks like and running at this time, Google Maps with the GPS is great
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=426349
some pics and reviews of the T-Mobile G1 phone below:
www.engadget.com/photos/t-mobile-g1-first-hands-on-2/1051508/
www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/
(http://www.trustedreviews.com/images/article/inline/8828-g1snaps.jpg)
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Google Latitude released, share your location on the go
www.google.com/latitude/intro.html (http://www.google.com/latitude/intro.html)
Google has announced that on Wednesday it will expand its current service on Google Maps to track individual user's locations. The feature will allow SmartPhone users to share their locations with others to track user's last location, and help locate each other.
I see this is like Loopt but may be better with its broader use of phones and Desktop pcs and its Google.
this is great since parents and Businesses can keep track and for free.THis would have been great at my last job knowing where all my guys were at.works with all smartphone / PPC / PDA / desktops
With such a feature, privacy concerns are at risk of helping predators or unwanted people finding out a users location. To combat such issues, Google has implemented a feature where users need to manually turn the tracking feature on, while making it easy to limit access, or disable the service. Google promises not to retain any user's movements, but the store the last location by the user on Google's computers.
The service is available in the United States, and 26 other countries. Each location is marked with a personal picture that only selected users that the owner wishes to share with can see. The service requires users to have a SmartPhone and use either a cell phone tower, GPS, or Wi-Fi to locate their location. Users who wish to limit access can set their privacy to show their location within a few yards, up to the city they are in, depending on the cell phone towers.
Parents can also keep a track on their children right from their PC or laptop, by tracking SmartPhones such as Blackberry's, Windows Mobile devices, Google's Android, and the iPhone with the service enabled.
The software plots a user's location — marked by a personal picture on Google's map — by relying on cell phone towers, global positioning systems or a Wi-Fi connection to deduce their location. The system can follow people's travels in the United States and 26 other countries.
It's left up to each user to decide who can monitor their location.
The social mapping approach is similar to a service already offered by Loopt Inc., a 3-year-old company located near Google's Mountain View headquarters.
Loopt's service is compatible with more than 100 types of mobile phones.
To start out, Google Latitude will work on Research In Motion Ltd.'s BlackBerry and devices running on Symbian software or Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Mobile. It will also operate on some T-Mobile phones running on Google's Android software and eventually will work on Apple Inc.'s iPhone and iTouch.
To widen the software's appeal, Google is offering a version that can be installed on personal computers as well.
The PC access is designed for people who don't have a mobile phone but still may want to keep tabs on their children or someone else special, Lee said. People using the PC version can also be watched if they are connected to the Internet through Wi-Fi.
Google can plot a person's location within a few yards if it's using GPS, or might be off by several miles if it's relying on transmission from cell phone towers. People who don't want to be precise about their whereabouts can choose to display just the city instead of a specific neighborhood.
There are no current plans to sell any advertising alongside Google's tracking service, although analysts believe knowing a person's location eventually will unleash new marketing opportunities. Google has been investing heavily in the mobile market during the past two years in an attempt to make its services more useful to people when they're away from their office or home computers.
(http://www.neowin.net/images/uploaded/Google_Latitude_1.jpg)(http://www.neowin.net/images/uploaded/Google_Latitude_3.gif)
(http://www.neowin.net/images/uploaded/Google_Latitude_2.png) (http://www.neowin.net/images/uploaded/Google_Latitude_4.gif)
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Looks cool. Will check that out. I still don't quite understand Loopt anyway. Google makes everything easy.
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But u don't want a gphone do you ? I can get one cheap if your looking to trade out.
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Hell no! iPhone all the way!
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I might peek at that. People seem to disappear from Loopt
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But u don't want a gphone do you ? I can get one cheap if your looking to trade out.
how much can you get one for Bubbs?
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I'm currently on the Verizon network and Ive had several phones over the last 2 yrs, these include the Voyager, Juke, Q9m, Pearl, Flip-Shot, & the Storm. As of right now I'm sporting my favorite phone; the Pearl. This phone is awesome, the suretype keyboard is flawless, battery life is excellent, BB email services are amazing! I have mine loaded with the G1 theme...
Just in case anyone was wondering the Storm was a huge letdown, leggy interface, random bugs, etc...
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So one of my brothers tells me last night that he has a ATT Tilt just laying around his house and they he might sell it to me. While I do have T-Mobile, obviously we can unlock it and it would be a great pick up if he sells it to me for a decent price. However, the thing that makes me angry is that even though it shares one of the two frequencies for T-Mobiles 3G network, it still won't connect I have read. So now it leads me to ask, do I spend the money on the Tilt and get alot of great features and applications, or do I just hold onto my T-Mobile Shadow which I have modded to have WM 6.1 and an HTC Diamond look until November when I can pick up an Android?
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Typing from my curve :). Easily the best phone I've ever had. I'm going to get the G1 theme right now so thanks for the heads up lol. As for the storm, I also have a few co-workers with it that had various issues but recent releases have improved it drastically. My brother just got one a month ago and it's been perfect so far. Now if I could just get off verizon to use my slingbox. I loved verizon until they pushed their monopoly (vcast) on me.
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I have a TILT or used one for a while (its for sale)
I now have the HTC ATT Fuze
I still have the TILT and i have it unlocked
and I have a custom rom on it which makes it faster
but you should have no problems using the tilt on T mobile
but you may want to hold off on "buying" a new phone because T Mobile is getting the HTC TOUCH PRO 2
which is the successor to the Fuze (which replaced the tilt)
As we've been writing about, T-Mobile looks to be getting it first, with a June/July launch
The HTC TOUCH PRO 2 is the most advanced phone to date and won't be out on ATT till maybe the fall or later
http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=news&id=7289 (http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=news&id=7289)
here is a picture of it on the left with the Diamon 2 on the right
the
TOUCH PRO 2 has a big 3.8" WVGA screen
Diamond 2 has a 3.2" screen
FUZE has a 2.8 VGA
TILT has a 2.8" QVGA screen \/
(http://mobile-review.com/pda/review/image/htc/touch-pro2/live/high/live02.jpg)
(http://pocketnow.com/html/portal/news/0000007289/NewsImage/touchpro2.jpg)
here is a video of my TILT going 567 MPH home from Vegas
the TILT and all these other phone have REAL built in GPS not the internet GPS so you can use the GPS for free anywhere even on a JET 45000 feet up
and use some free apps I have many of them
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here's my TILT on a Southwest flight no internet but GPS always works even inside the tube \/
you should see the GPS on my Laptop on the plane
(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6665/tiltgps.jpg)
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I know about the TP2 coming to T-Mobile. However, I really don't know how much more I can take with Windows Mobile. I like how Android is very competitive with the iPhone OS with all its applications and alot of smooth functions. Windows Mobile has been a great step up from the Sidekick OS but I am ready for something else it seems.
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The HTC is slick looking, I had an older version which broke twice due to the sliding keyboard, Now it's a paper weight.
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My Garmin GPS wouln't work on the flight to LA with Bubba.
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Hold it up to the windows for even about 5 minutes and it should connect I did it with my 2 phones and a few Laptops see below
OK for all you people like myself that keep changing phones and backing up your contacts and favorites to your SD card and PC
here is a awesome FREE service from Microsoft where you can backup everything on your phone to a new service called
It's almost like active synce and Outlook but LIVE and no cables.
MyPhone
it syncs all your (in the background daily automatically or Manual)
- Contacts
- Photos
- Messages
- Tasks / appointments / calendar
- MUSIC
- Documents
then you can log in with your PC to edit, organize delete etc.
this is great especially for people with CDMA carriers like Verizon and Sprint who don't have a SIM card and need to have the Store transfer your files
sign up today IT'S FREE
http://myphone.microsoft.com (http://myphone.microsoft.com)
- it’s free
- it syncs contacts, calendar appointments, tasks, photos, videos, text messages, music, and documents
- it lets you easily share photos and videos you’ve taken on your cell phone from the web
- it offers 200 MB of free storage; not a bad number, but not exactly stellar, either
- it syncs your phone with the web automatically, once per day, or manually, whenever you want
Laptop and Delorme GPS on Plane to Florida \/
(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs032.snc1/4308_1099593703160_1626206747_217016_3372671_n.jpg)
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(http://jhlee36.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/10585-4999-400-395-500x5001.jpg)
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Good News for all your Smartphone PDA users that may be upgrading
the most advanced phone to date will be coming out in the next few days
the HTC Touch Pro 2 on all 4 US carriers
T-Mobile on Aug 12th, Verizon Aug. 24th, Sprint Sept. ATT Fall ?
(http://[url=http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y300/baymon/ustouchpros.jpg]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y300/baymon/ustouchpros.jpg[/url])
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y300/baymon/table.jpg)
also another awesome phone the Samsung Omnia 2 with a OLED screen and 720p High Def. playback with VIDEO OUT this is awesome you can loadup your microSD card with movies etc.
With no iPhone 3GS on the immediate horizon for Verizon, the Omnia 2 is high on a lot of Verizon customers' phone upgrade lists coming out Aug. 24th
http://samsung.hdblog.it/2009/06/23/excluisive-samsung-omnia-pro-photo-report-part-1/?nggpage=2 (http://samsung.hdblog.it/2009/06/23/excluisive-samsung-omnia-pro-photo-report-part-1/?nggpage=2) \/
(http://www.pocketnow.com/html/portal/reviews/0000001145/review/money5.jpg)
and the upcoming Zune HD witch supports 720p video content \/
(http://news.cnet.com/%20http://www.news.com/2300-17938_3-10001328.html)
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Htc Hero and the Blackberry Tour review next please ! Thanks Tom !
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HTC Hero is amazing, probably coming to Sprint and AT&T since T-Mo is a bunch of douches and wants to only promote their myTouch3Gay.