BlackBerry 8700

The BlackBerry 8700 has been available for Cellular One for some time now and I've never had a chance to write up a quick review of the phone so here it goes. The 8700 is similar to almost all Blackberry's in layout and function but differs in the overall look and feel. The BlackBerry 8700 is very sleek and has a great visual appearance with a very similar user interface. The 8700 comes featured with bluetooth compatibilities which is something of an industry standard these days.

The phone itself is great and works extremly well as a Blackerry. I had no real complaints on any of the functions or features, the phone was never marketed like the Pearl so I didn't expect Pearl features. I would recommend this phone for the business oriented individual who does prefers phones that don't utilize the problematic window OS system.

LG Dare

This phone is the best phone Verizon currently has, touch screen or otherwise. There is a learning curve, especially if you came from using a PDA phone like a BlackBerry. I was able to use Bluetooth to move my contacts from my PC to the Dare with no problems. I had to manually enter calendar entries. Music can be synced through the included Rhapsody software, and you do not have to subscribe to do it.
The 3.2 megapixel camera takes great photos. The built in speaker is clear and loud, right on par with the BB Curve I left behind for the Dare.
I get strong signal everywhere I go.
I do not do much web surfing from my phone (that is what my PC is for), so the included web browser works well for me.
Maybe through future updates, the Dare will be able to sync with MS Office Outlook for contacts and calendar entries. LG also needs to make it less complex to transfer album art to the phone. There are also LG Dare accessories like a memory card so you can transfer files to you computer as well.
One of the best things is that this is not a PDA phone, so it is not subject to a $30 or higher data plan. I do recommend getting VCast and the contact backup manager. I would also recommend getting screen protectors.
I am still having BlackBerry withdrawals, but the Dare has made it rather easy.

HTC Fusion. The Bad News

I woke up the other morning despising my mobile phone. I'd been forced to spend some time without my HTC 5800 from Bell Mobility. In its stead I'd gone back to my old Palm Treo 650.I only just picked up the HTC device last October, and I'd realized almost right away that I didn't like it. I suppose I got suckered into its fancy slide-out keyboard. Of course, it's far less bulkier than the Treo, and doesn't have an antennae, so I recall that being a bonus. Over time, however, I've grown to absolutely despise this device. Here's why: Windows Mobile. This is a most lame excuse for a mobile OS. Rather than ask, "How can we enable a positive mobile experience for users?", Microsoft seems more intent on replicating the Windows experience in one's hand, warts and all. This concept is highlighted when you consider how un-Mac-like the iPhone is, as it's more about a unique mobile user experience. The dongle. Never again will I buy a device that has a dongle to enable a proprietary data port to interface with USB. If I ever lose this damned dongle (and I temporarily have, from time to time), I'm screwed, as it's essentially for charging and syncing the device. Words to live by: dongles are evil. The battery. If I'm lucky, I'll get an hour or two of talk time out of this thing. Standby? Maybe 20 hours. And that's on the decrepit 1X network in the Horse. When I visit Vancouver and do a lot of data, the device needs to be charged twice daily. The cute noises. In general, I can turn off most noises on this device. However, no matter what I do, I can't kill the cute little dingily noise the damn thing makes whenever I slide open the keyboard or shut it. And trust me, it's a lame noise. I guess to help this cell phone some HTC Fusion accessories should help it.

3220 for Cellular One

The Nokia 3220 is certainly one of the attractive mobile phones and one of the affordable phones as well. Along with the low-end price are features that are quite impressive for a small unit but useful at the same time. The outer casing of the 3220 sports a funky, sporty theme. Definitely not the kind of phone business executives would want to carry around. But it appeals to the young people of the market.

With an assortment of customized cell phone cases, cell phone covers, and other Nokia accessories, the 3220 is pretty much a fashionable mobile phone. But though the 3220 seems to be a youngster's mobile phone of choice, the features are also worth noting. The display is pretty much impressive. The picture quality is acceptable. Voice quality for phone calls is decent. Phone conversations with the 3220 are not that bad.
As for flaws, I am pretty sure there some but who cares? For $99.99, this mobile phone is the bomb!

Kyocera Switch Back leather case

The Kyocera Switch Back from Virgin Mobile is a great mobile phone to begin with. And a great phone needs the best mobile phone accessories to ensure its longevity. And speaking of longevity, nothing beats leather. Nothing. There are a whole lot of plastic cell phone cases, but admittedly, plastic feels cheap, regardless of what they say or what material they are made of. Go for leather.
Available from Virgin Mobile accessories, the Kyocera Switch Back leather case can now be yours for only $14.99. Made of high grade calf leather, this leather case protects your precious Kyocera Switch Back more than a mama dog guards her pups. Maybe that's an exaggeration but who cares?

Leather translates to classic, no frills, just business attitude. And that’s what the Kyocera Switch Back leather case is all about. No frills, just straight protection for your phone from elements, scratches, or even your stupid self. Get one now. Your Kyocera Switch Back deserves it.