International Cell Phone Services
International Cell Phone Service for Travellers - Prepaid International Cell Phones and Service
Traveling abroad and you want to be able to make cell phone calls from overseas? You may be surprised to learn that the vast majority of cell phones in use in the United States do not work outside of North America. Not only that, but those U.S. based cell phone services that do allow you to make calls from overseas charge outrageous "international roaming" fees. Most international cell phone rentals also have extremely high per minute rates.
Fortunately, there is a better and much less expensive alternative: Prepaid International Cell Phone Service
With prepaid international wireless, you're always in control of how much you spend and, since there are no monthly bills, you can decide ahead of time how much you or your business will spend on cell phone calls. Global travelers, by leveraging local prepaid wireless products enjoy even more savings by avoiding:
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High roaming charges
International cell phone roaming charges can be outrageous! By using an unlocked GSM world phone with a prepaid SIM card you can avoid these ridiculously high fees.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
T-Mobile USB internet
T-Mobile webConnect™ USB Laptop Stick
The webConnect USB Laptop Stick provides fast, easy wireless Internet access for your laptop by automatically finding the best T-Mobile network connection (3G, HotSpot/Wi-Fi, or EDGE). The webConnect data plan includes unlimited Wi-Fi access on the T-Mobile HotSpot network.
Get news, tips, and helpful info: T-Mobile webConnect™ USB Laptop Stick Forum
The webConnect USB Laptop Stick provides fast, easy wireless Internet access for your laptop by automatically finding the best T-Mobile network connection (3G, HotSpot/Wi-Fi, or EDGE). The webConnect data plan includes unlimited Wi-Fi access on the T-Mobile HotSpot network.
Get news, tips, and helpful info: T-Mobile webConnect™ USB Laptop Stick Forum
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Nokia N9
The Nokia N9 comes with nice-looking slide-out QWERTY, 8MP camera with dual LED flash, 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support and an HDMI port.
The Nokia N9 multi-touch capacitive screen is considerably larger than iPhone's 3.5-incher and only a tad smaller than HTC Evo 4G 4-inch display. So, the upcoming QWERTY-enabled N9 will be the first Nokia phone to sport such a big screen.
Leaving the name issues aside, the smartphone runs Symbian^3 and packs a tilting slide-out hardware QWERTY keyboard, HDMI port and a large capacitive touchscreen (measuring about 3.5" in diagonal) with multi-touch support. Unlike the Nokia N8 which comes with a 12-megapixel snapper with Xenon flash, this guy features an 8MP camera with dual LED flash.
Nokia N9 Specs:
* NAM 3G Bands (850/1900)
* nHD Display (640 X 360)
* 4″ Capacitive multi-touch display
* Front facing camera (VGA?) with LED Flash
* Rear 8MPX camera with Dual LED Flash
* WiFi, Bluetooth
* HDMI Out
The Nokia N9 multi-touch capacitive screen is considerably larger than iPhone's 3.5-incher and only a tad smaller than HTC Evo 4G 4-inch display. So, the upcoming QWERTY-enabled N9 will be the first Nokia phone to sport such a big screen.
Leaving the name issues aside, the smartphone runs Symbian^3 and packs a tilting slide-out hardware QWERTY keyboard, HDMI port and a large capacitive touchscreen (measuring about 3.5" in diagonal) with multi-touch support. Unlike the Nokia N8 which comes with a 12-megapixel snapper with Xenon flash, this guy features an 8MP camera with dual LED flash.
Nokia N9 Specs:
* NAM 3G Bands (850/1900)
* nHD Display (640 X 360)
* 4″ Capacitive multi-touch display
* Front facing camera (VGA?) with LED Flash
* Rear 8MPX camera with Dual LED Flash
* WiFi, Bluetooth
* HDMI Out
Monday, August 16, 2010
Ford Deals 2010
Best Ford Deals: August 2010 Lease and Purchase
Last Updated: Aug. 04, 2010
After a successful first and second quarter of 2010, filled with multi-billion dollar profits, Ford is looking to continue its momentum with strong incentives and discounts. As part of its Model Year End Sales Event, Ford is offering zero-percent financing plus $1,000 cash back on most 2010 vehicles. This is a nationwide offer and expires on September 7. Ford also offers an additional $500 in "bonus cash" to buyers who are college or graduate students, recent grads and active members of the military or police association.
Many of Ford's best deals are offered on a region-by-region basis. We've listed below some of the best Ford deals available this month on popular models. Please note that Ford's latest sales event is valid until September 7. However don't assume the official Ford deals listed here are the best you can get. Be sure to contact multiple dealers to have them compete for you business. You can find and contact local dealers online by selecting a vehicle below and entering your zip code.
If you're open to more than just Ford vehicles, check out our overall best car deals page to compare this month's best offers from automakers.
The best Ford deals for August are:
* MSRP: $29,280 - $38,600
* Invoice: $27,404 - $35,886
* MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
Get local dealer price quotes:
2010 Ford Explorer
Purchase Deal
Deal #1: $3,000 cash back in most regions -- includes $2,000 Retail Customer Cash plus $1,000 Promotional Retail Bonus Customer Cash. We found an additional $1,000 Retail Bonus Customer Cash in the Southeast, for a total of $4,000 cash back in that region. Check with your local dealers.
Deal #2: 0% Financing for 36 months. Ford dealers in the Southeast are offering $1,000 cash back on top of that. Check with your local dealers.
Expires: 09/07/10
* MSRP: $28,950 - $42,465
* Invoice: $27,395 - $39,403
* MPG: 17 City / 24 Hwy
Get local dealer price quotes:
2010 Ford Flex
Purchase Deal
Deal #1: Up to $3,500 cash back -- includes $1,500 Retail Customer Cash plus $1,000 Promotional Retail Bonus Customer Cash plus $1,000 Retail Bonus Customer Cash. In some regions, only 2 of the 3 promotions are available. Check with your local dealers.
Deal #2: 0% Financing for 36 to 60 months plus $1,000 cash back in some regions. Check with your local dealers.
Expires: 09/07/10
Last Updated: Aug. 04, 2010
After a successful first and second quarter of 2010, filled with multi-billion dollar profits, Ford is looking to continue its momentum with strong incentives and discounts. As part of its Model Year End Sales Event, Ford is offering zero-percent financing plus $1,000 cash back on most 2010 vehicles. This is a nationwide offer and expires on September 7. Ford also offers an additional $500 in "bonus cash" to buyers who are college or graduate students, recent grads and active members of the military or police association.
Many of Ford's best deals are offered on a region-by-region basis. We've listed below some of the best Ford deals available this month on popular models. Please note that Ford's latest sales event is valid until September 7. However don't assume the official Ford deals listed here are the best you can get. Be sure to contact multiple dealers to have them compete for you business. You can find and contact local dealers online by selecting a vehicle below and entering your zip code.
If you're open to more than just Ford vehicles, check out our overall best car deals page to compare this month's best offers from automakers.
The best Ford deals for August are:
* MSRP: $29,280 - $38,600
* Invoice: $27,404 - $35,886
* MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
Get local dealer price quotes:
2010 Ford Explorer
Purchase Deal
Deal #1: $3,000 cash back in most regions -- includes $2,000 Retail Customer Cash plus $1,000 Promotional Retail Bonus Customer Cash. We found an additional $1,000 Retail Bonus Customer Cash in the Southeast, for a total of $4,000 cash back in that region. Check with your local dealers.
Deal #2: 0% Financing for 36 months. Ford dealers in the Southeast are offering $1,000 cash back on top of that. Check with your local dealers.
Expires: 09/07/10
* MSRP: $28,950 - $42,465
* Invoice: $27,395 - $39,403
* MPG: 17 City / 24 Hwy
Get local dealer price quotes:
2010 Ford Flex
Purchase Deal
Deal #1: Up to $3,500 cash back -- includes $1,500 Retail Customer Cash plus $1,000 Promotional Retail Bonus Customer Cash plus $1,000 Retail Bonus Customer Cash. In some regions, only 2 of the 3 promotions are available. Check with your local dealers.
Deal #2: 0% Financing for 36 to 60 months plus $1,000 cash back in some regions. Check with your local dealers.
Expires: 09/07/10
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Mercedes Benz
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain G Class vehicles from the 2002 through 2010 model years. In some cases, the headlamps are equipped with a protective grill that is not permitted under U.S. safety regulations. In other cases, front turn signals may be covered with a grill that may deteriorate over time.
Dealers will remove the headlamp grills free of charge and replace the turn signal grill covers.
Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Consumers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153)
Dealers will remove the headlamp grills free of charge and replace the turn signal grill covers.
Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Consumers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153)
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Nokia N900 Review - Mobile Phones Club Blogspot
BUILD AND DESIGN
There isn't much in the N900 that departs from the Nokia N810 it replaces. There's still a resistive touchscreen, running at a comfortable 800 by 480 pixels within 3.5 inches diagonally. At just under 270ppi, that's about as close to paper as LCD screens get these days.
Nokia N900However, the 3.5-inch screen does make it smaller than the N810; enough so that the N900 is a more comfortable pocket companion despite its additional heft (181g versus 221g for the N810). This additional weight is noticeable since the device is smaller, but usually the block (it's a rounded brick) doesn't weigh your pockets or hands down.
QWERTY Keyboard
What the N900 does evolve rightly from the N810 is the QWERTY keyboard. The N900's is a three-row keyboard which ingeniously integrates directional keys on the right side. While it's smaller (width and height) than the one on N810, it feels much better due to its domed keys and excellent travel.
In using the N900 as my primary device, adapting to the QWERTY took only a few text messages or an e-mail.
Compared to my Nokia N97, the keyboard seems to have learned some lessons and offers easier blind typing, though the keys are closer together. The N900 lacks a directional pad, though, so you'll need to train both hands to use directional keys.
Like the N97's QWERTY, the N900 utilizes the function key to access numbers and additional symbols. However, those additional functions are not accessible by a long-press of the corresponding key.
Predictive text is enabled system-wide and many applications respect this functionality. That said, those coming from QWERTY devices like Treos and BlackBerries would be best to temper expectations. The N900 will learn the words you use very quickly, but features such as inserting a space after a period automatically aren't there.
Other Hardware Features
Once getting past the weight, shape, and large touchscreen, you see some of the design decisions that have evolved within this Nokia model. For example, the top of the device has a volume up/down, power on/off/lock, and camera capture buttons -- these follow the N810's design.
The 3.5mm headset jack has evolved to include TV-out (PAL/NTSC), yet remains on the right side. It's joined by a dedicated screen-lock toggle button and a well hidden stylus.
The bottom is bare -- on the N810 was the battery door release and memory card access. The N900 has the battery door as the entire rear panel. The micro-SDHC card slot is located under the this panel, as is the 1320 mAh battery.
The rear also houses one of the more significant upgrades for the N900: the 5 megapixel Carl Zeiss camera. This is a camera module similar to the one used in the Nokia N97 and other recent devices from this company. The camera is covered by a simple slider -- improved from the one on the N97 -- and has two LED flash blubs for better low-light pictures and video usability.
One of the neat features that the Internet Tablet line has always had is a kickstand. The N900 keeps this tradition going, but, unlike the N800 and N810 before it, this kickstand is actually designed around the camera-slider's chrome bezel, and doesn't do as good of a job in terms of keeping the device at a stable, angled viewing level.
Nokia N900 Review - Mobile Phones Club Blogspot
If there was anything in the hardware that I am most disappointed in, it’s the size of the battery (1320 mAh). This is much smaller than the 1500 mAh that ships with the N97 and N810, and the space is packed very tight. I don't know that third-party batteries would be able to fit without having some kind of new rear panel put on the device. This would make an already thick device much thicker.
There isn't much in the N900 that departs from the Nokia N810 it replaces. There's still a resistive touchscreen, running at a comfortable 800 by 480 pixels within 3.5 inches diagonally. At just under 270ppi, that's about as close to paper as LCD screens get these days.
Nokia N900However, the 3.5-inch screen does make it smaller than the N810; enough so that the N900 is a more comfortable pocket companion despite its additional heft (181g versus 221g for the N810). This additional weight is noticeable since the device is smaller, but usually the block (it's a rounded brick) doesn't weigh your pockets or hands down.
QWERTY Keyboard
What the N900 does evolve rightly from the N810 is the QWERTY keyboard. The N900's is a three-row keyboard which ingeniously integrates directional keys on the right side. While it's smaller (width and height) than the one on N810, it feels much better due to its domed keys and excellent travel.
In using the N900 as my primary device, adapting to the QWERTY took only a few text messages or an e-mail.
Compared to my Nokia N97, the keyboard seems to have learned some lessons and offers easier blind typing, though the keys are closer together. The N900 lacks a directional pad, though, so you'll need to train both hands to use directional keys.
Like the N97's QWERTY, the N900 utilizes the function key to access numbers and additional symbols. However, those additional functions are not accessible by a long-press of the corresponding key.
Predictive text is enabled system-wide and many applications respect this functionality. That said, those coming from QWERTY devices like Treos and BlackBerries would be best to temper expectations. The N900 will learn the words you use very quickly, but features such as inserting a space after a period automatically aren't there.
Other Hardware Features
Once getting past the weight, shape, and large touchscreen, you see some of the design decisions that have evolved within this Nokia model. For example, the top of the device has a volume up/down, power on/off/lock, and camera capture buttons -- these follow the N810's design.
The 3.5mm headset jack has evolved to include TV-out (PAL/NTSC), yet remains on the right side. It's joined by a dedicated screen-lock toggle button and a well hidden stylus.
The bottom is bare -- on the N810 was the battery door release and memory card access. The N900 has the battery door as the entire rear panel. The micro-SDHC card slot is located under the this panel, as is the 1320 mAh battery.
The rear also houses one of the more significant upgrades for the N900: the 5 megapixel Carl Zeiss camera. This is a camera module similar to the one used in the Nokia N97 and other recent devices from this company. The camera is covered by a simple slider -- improved from the one on the N97 -- and has two LED flash blubs for better low-light pictures and video usability.
One of the neat features that the Internet Tablet line has always had is a kickstand. The N900 keeps this tradition going, but, unlike the N800 and N810 before it, this kickstand is actually designed around the camera-slider's chrome bezel, and doesn't do as good of a job in terms of keeping the device at a stable, angled viewing level.
Nokia N900 Review - Mobile Phones Club Blogspot
If there was anything in the hardware that I am most disappointed in, it’s the size of the battery (1320 mAh). This is much smaller than the 1500 mAh that ships with the N97 and N810, and the space is packed very tight. I don't know that third-party batteries would be able to fit without having some kind of new rear panel put on the device. This would make an already thick device much thicker.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
f you couldn't manage to get yourself a Google Nexus One and still want to give it a try, today might be your lucky day. You only need to be a registered Android developer and to have some 529 US dollars in the piggy bank.
As you might have heard, a little while ago Google stopped selling its first own Android-running device online so from that moment on your only option for becoming an owner of the HTC-made Google Nexus One were Google's partners (operators and retailers).
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Official photos of HTC Google Nexus One
But if there aren't any of those in your neighborhood, you can now go for another option: as of yesterday the Google Nexus One can be purchased from the Android Developers website since the Nexus One has just become the new Android Developer Phones (replacing the elderly ADP 2).
In order to take advantage of that new option, though, you have to be a registered Android developer. If you happen to be one, just log into your Android Developer account and follow the "Development Phones" link. By the way, the Android Developers' Nexus Ones come with the Android 2.1 on board but the ver. 2.2 update is just a few taps away.
The phones sold over there are factory unlocked (and probably rooted) and are priced at 529 US dollars (around 400 euro, so, no news here).
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