Thunderbolt: The phone after your dream phone?

Hello fellow cellphonetechies! I just want to go ahead and admit: I have a problem. I am addicted to new phones. That's right. I got a new Droid X in August of 2010 and since December I have been contemplating on getting a new phone. One of the phones I have recently looked into is the HTC Thunderbolt. Ever since the HTC EVO came out I always wanted one due to the excellent reviews on other sites such as phonearena.com. It rated great for overall performance so I was always very interested, the problem was I have Verizon Wireless. I wouldn't call it a bad thing but let's just say I can make phone calls 99.9% of the time. Since I am a techie I am blessed to be able to work with people around me that have similar interests.

Two if my coworkers have an HTC EVO on Sprint service. Each of them hardly ever have their phone wi them because their phone is not wireless because of the demand they have to charge it as often as they can. So let's face it the battery life SUCKS but me being the geek I am I bypassed that potential problem. When I began to hear rumors of the new HTC Thunderbolt coming out I thought my prayers were answered, an EVO for Verizon. So it was announced as the first 4G phone coming to Verizon in January. It was advertised as the big and bad. By February we all began to hear rumors from various phone reporters about release dates. The dates began to get pushed farther and farther back. This concerned me and it also concerned the Android community. Later It was discussed that HTC was working through "issues" on battery life with the device. This is a good thing and a bad thing. Bad thing is users might encounter the same battery life issues the HTC EVO has but the good thing is Verizon makes sure every device is thoroughly tested before it is announced and released to the public.

Yesterday the HTC Thunderbolt was officially released with Verizon and Retailers. Meanwhile I wait around for a big in depth review on the battery life and the phone overall. The first things I find is the 4G speeds. Ok, that's great but tell me more about the phone. Still no in depth reviews but one thing that turned me off to it. Phonearena.com did a speed test using a 4G service on the Thunderbolt and 3G service n the Motorola Droid X. Guess who won? Not who you think. The Motorola Droid X was slightly faster in rendering pages compared to the Thunderbolt. Big disappointment. So those of you thinking about one. Think carefully, I'm sure it's a fine phone but it has slow 4G and it IS 2011. This would have been great last year where dual core processor phones were not on the rise. I'll keep an eye out on the Thunderbolt. If I find a goof in depth review, I will be sure to let you all know.


-Shante' Stallings
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ATTENTION New Potential Verizon iPhone Customers!!!!!!

I think this video says it all. Gotta love CNET.

First Impressions: Droid Pro

Well guys, this is it. The Droid Pro world phone. Besides the global phone capabilities, what do you think about it?

Droid Pro "DROID PRO is a new, powerful, stronger and faster solution designed to meet both business and personal needs. The first Android™-based smartphone optimized for business use, DROID PRO is also a global-ready Android smartphone, allowing customers to enjoy wireless voice service in more than 220 countries and data coverage in more than 200 countries." - Via Android Central

My take: When I first see this device I ask myself, is Motorola trying to fit in with the BlackBerry users or trying a different approach toward the business world. I must say it looks like a good stab they took at it but honestly, the business users I come in contact with like the themed touch screen keyboard capability with the Android devices where BlackBerry failed with the capacitive touch screen on the Storm and Storm 2 which have not been favored as phones you don't plan on punching out long emails with. The main plus that I liked and that business users liked was the feel of the keys on the keyboard. The first thing i want to do when i put my hands on this phone is feel the keyboard. Not many manufacturers can perfect the ergonomics when it comes to mobile keyboards because it's all where your timber lay.....almost as if thumbs have a mind of their own but you have to keep them happy too!

CNET'S first impressions:

"he Motorola Droid Pro is Motorola's attempt at a business-centric smartphone. It ships with Android 2.2 and it boasts Exchange security features as well as complex password support and device management, like the ability to remotely wipe the phone."

According to Android Central

Pricing and Availability

"DROID PRO will be available at http://www.verizonwireless.com/ and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in the coming weeks. Pricing will be announced closer to launch."

If it has the same feel as the BlackBerry keyboard, I think this could be a prize winner. Keep an eye on this one if you have your stock on BlackBerry.

TaeTay706gul

10-6-10

Jawbone 2 : My Official Hands On

Who would've thought I would ha

ve the Jawbone 2 right now. Well, it all only happened by inconvinience and a good discount.

I have always been a fan of Cnet and products that have the editor's pick. Honestly, it feels great to know you have a product that was an editors pick by researching but there are always those that run by the store and pick an item just because it's their favorite color.






Sound
The sound quality is great. I made sure to turn Echo off on my Blackberry so there would be no conflicts with noise cancellation. Also, people on the other line can hear me clearly. I'm a person that hates to repeat things and that is something that I heaven't had to do. I have done my sound test also. I have two 12 inch speakers in my car with two tweerters beside my head. One day I was driving and I decided to turn it up to a point that a regular headset would not perform. The user on the other line heard me just fine and they didn't know I had music on. T

hat sold me that the Jawbone 2 is the ultimate headset for sound cancellation.


Features
The Jawbone has a few features that I should add but not a long list. When the headset is turned on, the Noise Assasin is automatically on so it is best to use all the time. Another feature that I like that my BlueAnts have had is that ability to turn off the blinking light. It's great for when in dark quiet places like the movie theatre. One feature that I do miss from my Blue Ant Z9 is the shirt clip. Most bluetooths don't come with that option but they atleast come with a lanyard hoop so if you want to take it off, keep it somewhere safe. I can say that I truely miss my volume rocker from other headsets. It uses the volume options from your cell phone but you can also turn it up and down using only one button. It's just that some headsets that I have had have the rocker and it makes the volume go higher than the phone would.

Design
The design is really sleek but I felt like something was still missing....buttons। The Jawbone 2 has 2 buttons. Both are hidden so no one can see. There is one button that handle's Noise Assaisin/Volume and one for Answer and hand up. Looking at it made me think it would be hard to distinguish the two but it really wasn't. The nice diamond design and leather hook helps this headset look good for any executive but for plain old Sam, he'll have to get used to quality at its बी

Feel
Even though it may look a tiny bit bulky it was the very lightest on my ear. One complaint I do have is that there are times it may hang out of my ear a bit but my ear may be larger or smaller than others.




All together this headset is the best. Thought it is not for everyone it is without a doubt the easiest to use.


TaeTay706gul
Cell Phone Techs
10/8/08

Motorola W755: The Story of a Love Child

Take a look at the Motorola W755. When I first viewed this phone, it was like Motorola, Nokia, and Sanyo all jammed in one.

Same keyboard as the Moto v9M Has a similar Nokia front plate

Has the same type of flip as the Sanyo Katana DLX . Also has a similar camera as the Nokia.

Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.


-TaeTay706gul

Finally! The new 3G iPhone is now available.

The 3G iPhone released on Friday in which made consumers very eager to buy. When the phone released in the 22 countries that it did it had a drastic response: Long lines. Seems that everyone likes that iPhone. I have been wondering for the longest and now I know. The only improvement to the iPhone is 3G service and a navigation chip embedded. These both were needed indeed but I was hoping for a little more eye candy but I have read that the iPhone will come in colors. The first thing I thought, hmm....rumors......but then chiks digg colors lol. Also, I saved the best for last. This phone cost $199!!!!!
Image from Pocket Lint . Also check out iPhonetricks.net .




Soldier Knows Best. Always a good reviewer.


-TaeTay706gul

Coolio Themes for Your Blackberry

Blackberry users can sometimes get tired of their same old theme with the same colors, same icons, with limited layouts. Many Blackberry users like me don't like to pay for themes but would like a quality one would find interest in this site. I found a neat site called Nancy Drew's Hot Blackberry Themes .

Guys, I know what you are thinking. The site IS a bit girly.........ok, ALOT girly but you may take interest in some themes also. There's a unique Super Bros Theme.








Anywho, I have to show you my favorite......


















-Shante' Stallings
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