Blackberry 8820 arrives in T-Mobile USA
March 25, 2008
T-Mobile USA and RIM has announced that the Blackberry 8820 is now available for the U.S. mobile market. The first Blackberry to be released with Wi-Fi capability, the stylish Blackberry 8820 boasts of built-in GPS and support for T-Mobile’s HotSpot @ HomeSM. The Blackberry 8820 sports a sophisticated midnight blue finish and is the thinnest
Blackberry handset released so far by RIM. Built with a GPS capability, the Blackberry 8820 supports Blackberry maps where users can use navigate between meetings and locate nearest restaurants or used the TeleNav GPS Navigator to receive audible turn-by-turn driving directions. Adding more value to the Blackberry 8820’s functionality is T-Mobile’s HotSpot @Home mobile add-on plan. This gives T-Mobile subscribers unlimited nationwide calling over any Wi-Fi network at home, across accessible corporate Wi-Fi networks or at T-Mobile HotSpot locations nationwide. Users will also enjoy faster web browsing at W-Fi speeds. Other features of the Blackberry 8820 include; T-Mobile myFaves capability, access to 10 supported e-mail accounts via Blackberry’s Internet Service, Blackberry Enterprise Server support, access to popular IM clients, full QWERTY keyboard, untuitive user interface, high-performance HTML browser, 320×240 color display, advanced media players that supports various music formats (mp3, WMA, AAC etc.), and tons of other useful features which any Blackberry mobile handsets are known for. The Blackberry is available under T-Mobile for $349.99 minus discount, through T-Mobile’s various subscription plans.
Nokia 3555 – Small Flip Phone with 3G
March 20, 2008
The Nokia 3555 is similar to the Nokia 6555 minus the HDSPA capability. In brief, the Nokia 3555 is a thin, high-tech phone that lets users connect to the mobile world in style. Boasting of high-end features despite its small size, the Nokia 3555 has a VGA camera with portrait viewfinder to enable users take portrait photos of themselves easily and more effectively. The camera is even better with a 4x digital zoom which let users take photos even without going closer to the subject. The Nokia 3555 is a sleek and slim mobile phone that users would be proud to show off to their friends despite being an entry level Nokia model. Connecting your phone to the computer can be done without the need for wires through the Nokia 3555’s Stereo Wireless Bluetooth technology. The Nokia 3555 also connects to the mobile internet through EDGE, GPRS and 3G. The Nokia 3555 is also a multimedia phone with support for video recording and streaming videos. Nokia 3555 users can also chat with their friends and family through AOL, ICQ and Yahoo instant messaging services. Other features of the Nokia 3555 include; various music format support (MP3, WMA, AAC), photo caller ID, easy text input, support for microSD card, various organizational tools such as calendar, alarm clock, calculator and phonebook and many more. The Nokia 3555 is powered by Lion battery that gives 3.4 talk hours and 11 days of standby time if charge fully. Available now with T-Mobile for $49.99 with service contract, the Nokia 3555 is definitely every penny that users would spend for this great mobile phone.
T-Mobile Sidekick LX
October 29, 2007
Flip Sidekick LX’s screen around and up, revealing the QWERTY keyboard underneath. Noted LCD Maker Sharp manufactures the Sidekick, and given Sharp’s display manufacturing prowess, it makes sense that the high-quality, 3-inch, WQVGA (400-by-240-pixel) display would draw on Sharp’s Aquos LCD technology.
RAZR2 Available in a few weeks through Most US Carriers
August 13, 2007
Motorola recently announced that most US wireless operators will begin selling its new Moto RAZR2 in the coming weeks. The list of carriers that will be selling different versions of the phone includes Alltel, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon wireless. The V9m variant will be sold by Sprint for $250 and Verizon Wirless for $300. The RAZR2 will be available from Sprint’s online store by the 22nd of this month but will be hitting retail stores by the 4th of September. Verizon has yet to announce a firm availability date yet but said that it’ll be coming out soon. No information is available on pricing or availability from other carriers. Watch this space for updates.
[ RAZR2 Available in a few weeks through Most US Carriers via PhoneScoop ]
T-Mobile’s Samsung SGH-T729 Blast finally launches
August 8, 2007
Surprise? Not really. But this is sure to be a welcome addition to the T-Mobile family. This head-turning black slider carries a 1.3 megapixel digital/video camera, a built-in music player,stereo Bluetooth, microSD storage expansion with support for up to 2GB of data, and myFaves support. While those features aren’t quite as earth shattering as one might expect, what this handset has, and it has it in spades, is the SureType keypad with integrated support for popular email services such as Yahoo! and AOL mail, as well as integration of instant messaging clients like AIM, ICQ, MSN Windows Live and Yahoo! Messenger. The quad-band GSM T729 operates at 850/900/1800/1900 MHz with support for GPRS and EDGE. Priced at $99 with a two-year contract, the Blast is available today!
[Â The SGH-T729 Blast via EngadgetMobile ]
Cell Phone Rumor: Motorola Zante, Newest Sidekick?
July 12, 2007
The newest Sidekick version, otherwise known as the Motorola Zante PDA phone, has found its way to mobile phone blogs such as ours. Its features include a 2.4″ sliding QVGA display, QWERTY keyboard, a 1.3 megapixel camera, an MP3 player, Bluetooth connectivity and microSD cards and it operates on GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. Though there has been no official confirmation about this phone yet, it is expected to be released this October.
[ The Motorola Zante/ Sidekick 4 via HandCellPhone ]
Cellphone Launchpad: Motorola KRZR K1 for T-Mobile
April 5, 2007
America’s number two GSM carrier has recently (finally) launched the Motorola KRZR K1, making it one of 4 of the US’ largest carriers to carry a KRZR. T-Mobile’s K1, like that of Cingular, won’t be sporting the touch sensitive controls or 3G data capability (which you couldn’t use anyway) that the CDMA versions possess. T-Mobile’s K1 will go for $150 after rebates, and tied to a contract.
[ The Motorola KRZR K1 via EngadgetMobile ]
Cellphone: T-Mobile Launches Samsung SGH-t219 Clamshell
February 28, 2007
The Samsung SGH-t219, an entry level clamshell, was recently released by T-Mobile. The t219, a tri-band GSM handset with a a small grayscale exterior display and a 1.77-inch 64k color TFT LCD main display is compatible with T-Mobile’s myFaves service. While the handset has the standard SMS and MMS features, it also is capable of AOL, ICQ, Yahoo and Windows Messenger instant messaging. It is currently available in red and brown.
[ The Samsung SGH-t219 via PhoneScoop ]
Cellphone: White BlackBerry Pearl on T-Mobile
January 16, 2007
A White version of the Blackberry Pearl has recently been launched by T-Mobile. This white version of the first multimedia capable BlackBerry is exclusively available via this carrier. It is myFaves compatible and has the unlimited data plan option for $19.99 a month.
Features of the BlackBerry Pearl include:
- 240×260 screen
- 64MB built-in memory
- Quad-band GSM with EDGE
- 1.3 megapixel camera
- Instant messaging
- Push email
The BlackBery Pearl White is available from T-Mobile for $149.99 with a 2-year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate. The original black version is also available with the same price tag.
[ The White Blackberry Pearl via MobileTracker ]
T-Mobile USA launches the Nokia 6133
October 27, 2006
T-Mobile USA has launched theNokia 6133 quad-band handset. The Nokia 6133 clamshell features a 1.3 MP camera, Bluetooth connectivity and a MicroSD card slot for up to 1 GB of memory, which can store about 750 songs. T-Mobile USA has priced the Nokia 6133 at $99.99 after a $100.00 instant discount. The Nokia 6133 is available in T-Mobile retail and online shops.
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