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Friday, September 09, 2005

No Handset Orders for Motorola Rokr in Tawain

Taiwan handset makers have received orders from Motorola to produce handsets in the fourth quarter, but no Taiwan-based maker has received orders for the first batch of iTunes mobile phones. However, the makers are confident of receiving future orders if the launch of the Rokr phone by Apple Computer proves successful, according to sources at Taiwan handset makers. READ FULL ARTICLE>>>


Thursday, September 08, 2005

Motorola CEO Wants More Market Share in India

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- There are phenomenal growth opportunities in emerging markets for Motorola Inc. (MOT), but one country the telecom-equipment maker needs to work on is India, Chief Executive Ed Zander said Wednesday.

Motorola's market share in India is in the single digits, which Zander considers unacceptable.

"I'm still not happy with India," Zander said during an investor conference hosted by Citigroup in New York. His speech was broadcast over the Internet. He noted the top player in the region has a market position of 60% to 65%.

He noted there was a lot of wealth in India, and noted that "5% of 1 billion people in India is a lot of people. A lot of people with money there."  READ ENTIRE ARTICLE>>>


Turn Old Cell Phones Into Cash

Old Cell Phones Can Be Turned into Cash to Help Victims of Hurricane Katrina

CellForCash.com will give customers the choice of earmarking the proceeds of their old cell phone sales to victims of Hurricane Katrina.

OCALA, Fla. (PRWEB) September 2, 2005 -- CellForCash.com, a website that pays cash for old cell phones, announced today it will give customers the option of sending 100 percent of the proceeds of their cell phone sales to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.

In addition, the company said it would add $1.00 to the value of every handset when the proceeds are directed to the CellForCash.com Hurricane Relief Fund.

"CellForCash.com did something similar a year ago to encourage donations for the victims of Hurricane Charley," said James Mosieur, chief executive officer of RMS Communications Group Inc., the parent company of CellForCash.com. "We were pleased to be able to help out then, and of course we are happy to be able to get involved now."

Under the program, all proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross. The Hurricane Relief Program will remain in effect until further notice.

To participate in the CellForCash.com effort, simply visit
www.CellForCash.com, and click on the Hurricane Relief Program icon.

The money will help rebuild lives and communities in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, which swept ashore from the Gulf of Mexico, killing and injuring scores of people in Louisiana and Mississippi and causing billions of dollars in damage.

The CellForCash.com effort could raise significant dollars for Hurricane Katrina victims. CellForCash.com pays anywhere from a few dollars to well over $100 for the old cell phones that are listed on the CellForCash.com website.

Besides
www.CellForCash.com, RMS operates a number of other web sites. One, www.WirelessFundraiser.com, provides cash to non-profit organizations that collect and send in old cell phones. Another, www.RecycleForUS.com, is an environmental initiative that helps companies, government agencies and other groups and individuals collect and recycle old cell phones.

The company also operates the 911 Cell Phone Bank program, through which it donates more than 1,000 cell phones every month to law enforcement and other agencies for use as 911 emergency phones.

About CellForCash.com
CellForCash.com pays cash for used cell phones, and makes the process simple by displaying the phones it will buy and the prices it will pay for them right on the web site. It also provides sellers with already-addressed, postage-paid mailing boxes. Its QuickShip option makes the process even faster. For more information visit the web site at
http://www.CellForCash.com

About RMS Communications Group Inc.
Based in Ocala, Fla., RMS Communications Group Inc. provides consumers and businesses a convenient way to get cash for cell phones that otherwise lay idle. Phones may qualify regardless of manufacturer, Motorola, Nokia, LG, etc.; or service provider such as Sprint, Verizon, Cingular, T-Mobile, etc. The company often partners with non-profit organizations that find the collection and sale of old cell phones to be an excellent source of revenue. More information can be found at
http://www.RMSComm.com.


Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Motorola V330 TMO to Go Prepaid Phone

 


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Motorola V330 TMO to Go Prepaid Phone
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by Motorola
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Features of Motorola V330 TMO to Go Prepaid Phone (T-Mobile)
  • Clamshell design with 65,000 color internal display and 2 line external caller display
  • Integrated VGA Digital Camera with 1x, 2x 4x zoom
  • Video clip capture and playback (up to 10 seconds)
  • Internet browser, and MMS (multimedia messaging service) text messaging
  • Bluetooth wireless technology enabled handset
Product Description of Motorola V330 TMO to Go Prepaid Phone (T-Mobile)

The V300 is a tough act to follow, but Motorola has a winner on their hands with their V300 successor, the V330. With welcome additions like Bluetooth, quad-band GSM and high-speed EDGE data capability, and a VGA camera with video capture, the V330 packs a powerful new punch. It`s the perfect companion to T-Mobile To Go service.



Take a closer look at the V330`s functions.
Design
The V330 features a sleek clamshell design with a large, high-resolution 176 x 220 pixel, 65,000 color screen. The outside cover of the handset sports a supplementary 96 x 32 monochrome display that can display time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. Up and down buttons for volume control are placed on the left side. Most of the phone`s features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset`s control pad. A USB-capable data port is housed on the unit`s top edge, and there`s a standard jack to accept universal hands-free headsets.

Calling Features
The V330 supports polyphonic ringtones as well as MP3 ringers, allowing you to use portions of your favorite songs to alert you to incoming calls. You can also assign pictures and ringers to your most common callers. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone and more ringtones can be downloaded from T-Mobile`s t-zones service. There`s even an included application, MotoMixer, that enables you to mix your own ringtones.

Speed dialing, which allows you to call pre-programmed numbers with one button is built in, as is a vibrating alert. A speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear. Meanwhile, voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. The V330`s phone book can hold up to 1000 contacts; if you have that many friends and colleagues, more power to ya`! Lastly, the phone`s Bluetooth connectivity means that your favorite Bluetooth headset is fully compatible.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The V330 has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging and Internet connectivity. The phone features support for AOL Instant Messenger (T-Mobile messaging charges apply), and there`s also a built-in web browser for t-zones downloads and mobile web browsing. T-Mobile`s t-zones service lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more.

The V330 comes with a built-in email client (with support for POP3, SMTP and IMAP4 email standards), and traditional text messaging, as well as video, picture and sound messaging are also supported. iTap text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the V330 including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a calendar and an alarm clock. You can also use the phone`s Bluetooth capability to set up a wireless link with a Bluetooth accessory or connect to a computer or hand-held device to exchange and synchronize data. The phone supports the SyncML PC synchronization standard, which can be used with Motorola`s Mobile Phone Tools PC application to manage and synchronize contacts, calendar and other data with your PC.

Imaging and Entertainment
With 5 MB of internal memory storage, the V330 shines in the entertainment department. The phone`s VGA (640 x 480) camera features a 4x digital zoom, image quality options, and an auto-timer so you can be in your pictures, too. Capture stills and then send them to your friends via MMS messaging or email, or to your PC via USB or Bluetooth. The V330 adds video capability, too, meaning you can capture short video clips and, just like photos, share them how you see fit. The phone also supports custom graphics for wallpapers so you can dress up the phone to suit your fancy.

If you`re into mobile gaming, the V330 has you covered. The phone ships with a full version of Pinball, as well as trial versions of Bejeweled and NFL 2005.

Vital Statistics
The Motorola V330 weighs 4.3 ounces and measures 3.5 x 1.9 x 1 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 425 minutes of digital talk time, and up to 235 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What`s in the Box
V330 handset, lithium-ion battery, travel charger, user`s manual.

Reviews for Motorola V330 TMO to Go Prepaid Phone (T-Mobile)

Great phone, great plan
I agree with Brian`s review on this phone. I decided to switch to prepaid when I realized I was paying $42/month (after taxes and fees) when I only on average use about 100 minutes a month. I expect to save big bucks. True, you have to pay more for the phone itself than a monthly plan, but I think it`s worth it in the long run if you`re not using your cell phone a lot. The phone itself is also very nice. I got a bluetooth dongle for my PC so I can transfer pictures (and probably videos) from my phone.
Good phone, and good service as well
I`ve had T-Mobile to Go for about 6 months now. It is definitely the simplest and CHEAPEST of all the prepaid services out there.

I had CrapFone (TracFone) for a few months, but it was a complete joke. It was the most unreliable, and deceptively expensive service I have ever seen. TracFone customer `service` is outsorced to India, and staffed by incompotents.

As for T-Mobile, the plan couldn`t be easier. If you just by blocks of 1,000 minutes (for $100), all of your calls (incoming and outgoing) will be 10 cents a minute - period. There is no Roaming charges, or `calling area`. You can call from anywhere in the US to anywhere in the US for the same fee. My last plan (AT&T) promised free nationwide long distance, but that was for called placed from my LOCAL area. I tried calling home from the other coast while on a business trip, and got hammered with long distance charges -- $50 of `free` nationwide long distance - what a scam. That just doesn`t happen on T-Mobile To Go. True, there is no free airtime (i.e. weekends or mobile-to-mobile), but you have to remember that there are no Fees, taxes, or surcharges with prepaid. Even your cheapest $19.95 contract plan is about $25 a month after fees. That`s $300 per year - assuming you never go over your alotted time.

For $300 of airtime on T-Mobile To Go, you would get 3,000 minutes for the year (that`s 250 minutes a month). There is no worrying about not using your `unused` minutes or going over a limit. If you typically use fewer than 250 anytime minutes on your contract plan, then consider switching to T-Mobile To Go.

The 1,000 minute cards are also good for 1 year. Unused minutes rollover if you buy another card. Best of all, you can buy cards at 7-11, Target, or even over the cell itself.

One extra advantage of T-Mobile is that you maintain an `account` with T-Mobile. I call it an `account` because they have your personal information, but there is no contract or monthly service charge. I don`t think I had to give my credit card number, either. What is the advantage to this? If you lose your phone, they can shut it off immediately, and transfer your unused minutes to a new phone.

NOTE: With TracFone, you still have to register your personal information (including Credit Card) when you activate; HOWEVER, if you lose your TracFone, you are out of luck! They know exactly what your airtime was, and have records of the airtime you purchased, but you will LOSE it unless you keep every PIN number from every card you buy! Why? Because they will claim they don`t keep PIN number records, yet still they demand you provide PIN numbers off the cards in order to transfer unused airtime. If they don`t keep PIN records on file, then how do they verify the numbers you provide? As thousands have discovered, TracFone is a scam. The only people that rave about it are trying to get referral credits. TracFone has had a huge number of complaints to the BBB, and there are even class action suits in development. The problem is that almost no one keeps TracFone records or receipts, and TracFone sure as heck won`t release them to customers (remember, they claim they don`t hang onto that `sensitive` information), so there are almost never paper trails when complaints are issued.

I did run into a small problem with T-Mobile, which they corrected in 2 minutes. About 1 month ago, I started receiving porn text messages - every day. As far as I know, I never called any place that should have resulted in such messages, nor have I ever used text messaging before. I called T-Mobile Customer Service (located in the USA, by the way). Unfortunately, T-Mobile will NOT disable Text Messaging entirely, nor can you automatically send messages to the garbage (or even filter them). The rep did offer to change my number, which I gladly did. For some, this would be a major hassle - so beware.

Regardless of the lack of message filtering, I would defintely recommend T-Mobile To Go. You can easily determine if it is a good deal for you. Simply determine your average monthly minutes that you use (take ALL of them into account - even the free ones), and multiply them by 10 cents. If that value is less than your average monthly bill, then Prepaid is for you. If you are a heavy phone user, avoid it.

Best Starter Phone-$$$
This is my first phone ever! I`m very happy with the looks, and the areas inwhich I"m able to call in. I live in NYC and travel a lot so this phone is great for large areas. I got as a gift for a birthday, it includes a handset, charder, and booklets, I also loved that it has like $45 on it. One great thing is that you can choose how much money you put in, from $10-$100. This phone is worth it, it just is a little on the expensive side for prepaid!!

 


Tuesday, September 06, 2005

Motorola Rokr Cell Phone

Rumors are flying that the new iTunes enbabled Motorola cell phone will be available Sept. 7th.  As with any cool gadget you may have to wait awhile to get one due to the expected popularity of the phone.

The Motorola iTunes phone aka ROKR E1 aka E790 will be apparently available in two versions a 256MB and 512MB version. From all the rumors going around the iTunes phone is set for release on Cingular Wireless's network in the USA, O2 in the UK, as well T-Mobile for Germany. Where's Canada you ask? Well there isn't much information about Canada yet however possibly Rogers Wireless will pick it up later down the road.

Cingular plans to offer the music for the iTunes phone to be downloadable over the air as well for only $1.99/song or by connecting it to the computer. Look for Madonna to be pitching the device in national ads. Source: MobileScraper

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Sunday, September 04, 2005

Motorola MD751 Digital Phone



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Motorola MD751 5.8 GHz Digital Expandable Cordless Phone with Caller ID (Black/Silver)
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Mpn:   514038-001-00
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Features of Motorola MD751 5.8 GHz Digital Expandable Cordless Phone with Caller ID (Black/Silver)
  • Speakerphone, 3-way conferencing, custom ring tones
  • 5.8 GHz digital signal; expandable to 8 handsets, 1 included
  • Visual call-waiting and voicemail-waiting indicator
  • Caller ID with 50 memory locations; shared phone book memory
  • Hands-free intercom, handset-to-handset intercom, room monitoring
Product Description of Motorola MD751 5.8 GHz Digital Expandable Cordless Phone with Caller ID (Black/Silver)

Multi-member household seeks cordless phone with growth potential, good looks, and plenty of features. Sound like you? Consider the Motorola MD751 5.8 GHz digital cordless phone system.

Expandable by adding up to seven Motorola MD71 accessory handsets (sold separately) for a total of eight, the MD751 offers the features modern consumers want: visual call waiting and voicemail waiting indicator, Caller ID with a 50-number memory, hands-free handset-to-handset intercom and room monitoring, three-way conferencing, speakerphone, and selectable ring tones. What`s more, the Motorola MD751 offers an easy-to-dial illuminated keypad and a backlit four-line LCD with helpful features, such as time and date display and easy-to-navigate icons.

A thoughtful battery meter lets you monitor the handset`s standard battery (NiCD) charge, and a battery back-up (four AAA batteries, not included) ensures that you`ll never completely run out of juice. The MD751 comes with a belt clip and is headset compatible (headset not included). It is also wall mountable for versatile placement anywhere in your home.

What`s in the Box
MD751 (base and handset), NiCD battery pack, transformer, phone line cord, belt clip, wall mount, user`s guide, warranty information

Reviews for Motorola MD751 5.8 GHz Digital Expandable Cordless Phone with Caller ID (Black/Silver)

This is a great phone...
I really don`t understand how all of these other reviewers have had such problems with this phone. Did Motorola possibly upgrade it since they were written?

I was looking for a phone to replace one that was dropped and stopped working at my small business. Phones take a bit of a beating at my shop. This is the ONLY phone I found that looked and felt like it would stand up to the daily rigors of my shop. Every other phone I tried seemed cheap and delicate by comparison. The way this thing is built is just heavy-duty. The buttons are built to last (the rubber volume control on the side is a thing of beauty) and the phone has a certain heft to it that tells you it`s built well.

The guys at my shop are rather picky about which phone they use. The place tends to get loud, and you need a phone that you can actually hear, and that customers can actually hear you on. My guys won`t use it if they can`t hear, they`ll use one of the phones they know work well. They instantly loved this phone. All I hear is "man, this is a nice phone" from everybody that uses it (my guys and customers alike). Other reviewers say that you can`t hear with it, that words aren`t clear, etc. ABSOLUTELY NOT TRUE, at least not with the model I have. This thing is clearer than most corded office phones. The cord leading to it runs past a lamp and a refrigerator with no interference. It just sounds perfectly clear and loud, so loud that I often have to turn it down.

Someone says that there`s a "complicated registration procedure" to use other handsets. Yeah, it`s complicated alright: press one button for 5 seconds, done. Never have to do it again. If that`s complicated, I imagine the phonebook will overwhelm this character. It`s simple.

Overall, heavy-duty phone that`s well-built, sounds great and works like it should. Caller-ID is easy to read, phonebook works well, display is nice. Basically, nice phone. Go to one of the retailers (Best Buy) and physically handle one of these, you`ll see. I`ll be buying more of these.


Its Powerful
I am quite impressed with this system, I have been a Motorola
fan for over 10 years, and have always recomended their products. The intercom system is great, and the distance that
you can cover from the base just blew mw away. If anyone out there reads this, a Motorola 5.8GHz system is the only way to go. It gives you beter reception and When using the handsfree option, you don`t sound like your talking through 2 cans on a string. If you buy anything else you have made a mistake.

Terrible phone; sound is awful
I really like the way this phone looks and its heft. Too bad that the phone has horrible sound and is completely useless for that reason. My wife and I both had to throw up our hands after a single day of use and use our cell phones in order to carry on calls with friends and co-employees. You cannot hear half of what other people are saying (everything is very weak and scratchy) and you cannot be heard clearly by anyone you call (ditto). It is just as bad on the built in speakerphone or using a headset. Motorola should be ashamed of this one, it`s just awful. I have already stopped using the two phones we bought, and replaced them with a competitor`s. Save yourself the money and you will also save the incredible aggravation caused by this terrible phone. Did I mention that I hate this phone?