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Archive for March 26th, 2010

We’re not allowed to have a camera in our work place although we can bring along a cellphone or pda with wifi connectivity.

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Because it is way easier to sell old mobiles for cash in recent years there are many more folk doing it. there are still too many phones being thrown away. The actual reason the governing body want us to recycle phones isn’t so we get money but so we can help the environment. There is a gigantic problem with mobile phones being discarded and then ending up in landfills explaining why when you sell old mobiles for cash you can also be sure that you are also helping the environment.

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I’m trying to put together a list of pros and cons of handing out company cell phones. We currently have regular old flip phones but looking to upgrade to PDA/smartphones. Tried to search for some good links but most brought me to pros and cons of gps.

What I do know already is that the cost would be higher(con) but access to email and a decent camera is a big positive for our employees. I’m having a bit trouble thinking outside of the box so any input is much appreciated! Its also hard to think of negatives since myself put my iPhone to use so much. Thank you for everyone’s help!

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“With initial release to 9 mobile devices, Verizon Wireless and Skype has worked together to allow unlimited Skype-to-Skype calls for the company subscribers. The following devices, BlackBerry Storm 9530, Storm2 9550, Curve 8330, Curve 8530, 8830 World Edition, Tour 9630 smartphones, Motorola DROID, HTC DROID ERIS and Motorola DEVOUR will be the first to enjoy the service. Customers need a Verizon Wireless smartphone and data plan to use Skype mobile. Skype-to-Skype calls will not be charged against their monthly minute allowances or data plans.According to the company releases, Skype mobile users can:
make and receive unlimited Skype-to-Skype voice calls to any Skype contact around the globe;
send and receive unlimited instant messages with other Skype users;
manage the Skype contact list directly from the mobile application; and
call international phone numbers at competitive Skype calling rates.
John Harrobin, senior vice president of digital media and marketing, noted, “Skype mobile will change the way mobile consumers in the United States make and receive calls. With an ‘always on’ capability, Skype mobile on your 3G smartphone means you never have to miss a call or make an appointment to connect with Skype users around the world. With Skype mobile, we’re untethering Skype users from their PCs and enabling them to stay connected – on the best wireless network in the country.” via slashphone.com
 

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” Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, today introduced the Galaxy S (Model: GT-I9000), a smart phone that makes users’ lives more convenient, more exciting, and more integrated. JK Shin, president and head of Samsung Electronics’ Mobile Communications Business announced the global launch of the Galaxy S at his keynote speech at the International CTIA Wireless 2010. The Galaxy S will be available in Europe, North America, Latin America, Australia, and Asia soon.  The Android-powered Galaxy S incorporates a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen and a 1 GHz application processor that enables vibrant HD videos, rich augmented reality content through Layar Reality Browser, and advanced LBS (Location Based Services). The ‘Social Hub’ provides always-on social networks connectivity allowing users to enjoy communications with their friends, colleagues, and families whenever they want and wherever they are.” Read more inside..

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“Book worms can now preorder the Alex eReader from Spring Design, the latest e-reading device competing with the Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble nook in an increasingly crowded eReader space. The Alex is a dual-screen Google Android-based model that offers web browsing as well as ebook reading.The Alex will feature a 6-inch display coupled with a 3.5-inch Android-powered LCD touchscreen, receiving its titles from Google Books over Wi-Fi.The device will support EPUB, PDF, HTML, TXT formats and the LCD touch-screen will support a full Web browser, allowing users to check email, watch videos, and access a number of Android applications.The dual screen also offers a novel feature called LinkNotes. With it, authors can insert hyperlinks into texts that will launch in the Alex’s LCD screen, including multi-media and Web-based content. Users will be able to access the Web over cellular-wireless networks.”By combining a full multimedia browser with the efficiency and flexibility of an EPD screen supported by our open Android-based Alex eReader, we have truly placed a powerful tool in the hands of authors, publishers, professors, and institutions to create interesting interactive eBooks” said Dr. Priscilla Lu, CEO of Spring Design.The Alex eReader will ship with a 2 GB microSD card and is going to have an expansion slot supporting cards up to 32 GB. It will also sport a USB 2.0 port and comes with headphones, AC/USB power connector and a padded cover.The device will weigh 11 ounces and measure 4.7-inches wide and  8.9-inches high.”With its Android-based software, dual-screen display and Wi-Fi connectivity, the Alex eReader closely resembles the $260 Barnes & Noble nook – so closely that Spring Design filed a trade secret lawsuit against the bookseller last November claiming the two companies had previously discussed eReader designs in closed-door meetings and under a non-disclosure agreement.Spring Design then attempted to head off the Nook announcement by unveiling the Alex eReader just days before the launch of Barnes & Noble’s eReader.The Alex eReader can be pre-ordered now on the Spring Design website for $400.It is expected to ship April 14 according to its manufacturer.” via brighthand.com


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I’m looking for a simple palm pilot, nothing crazy, I do not need to go online or use it as a phone, more for address’s and appointments ect.. Any suggestions on a good one? Nothing crazy expensive either.. I saw a Palm Pilot Tungsten W Color Pda on ebay but seemed more like a phone type one..? Anything will help..Thanks

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“I am still remember my Palm OS days with the great Treo 650. While Palm OS applications can already be ran on Windows Mobile and Symbian platform using the StyleTap, the company has announced the StyleTap Platform for iPhone to enable your Palm OS applications to run on iPhone and iPod touch. StyleTap is giving a 14-day trial version at www.styletap.com/iphone. The full version is available for US$49.95.StyleTap Platform for iPhone supports standard features that include TCP/IP networking, audio recording and playback, the ability to use the multi-gigabyte storage as a virtual memory card, and cut/copy/paste of text between native and Palm OS applications. It also provides innovative capabilities such as giving Palm OS applications access to the iPhone GPS by providing location information in standard GPS NMEA format.” via slashphone.com


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