Cell Phone Development History & Applications

Okay you’ve seen the ads on TV, but do you know what they actually mean?  Welcome to the "new 4G network" sounds great but what the heck does that mean to me?

Okay, let’s talk about theexisting 3G networks first.

3G comprises several cellular access technologies. The three most common ones as of 2005 are:

• CDMA2000 – based on 2G Code Division Multiple Access
• WCDMA (UMTS) – Wideband Code Division Multiple Access
• TD-SCDMA – Time-division Synchronous Code-division Multiple Access

3G networks have potential transfer speeds of up to 3 Mbps (which is around 15 seconds to download a 3-minute MP3 song). For comparison, the fastest 2G phones can achieve up to 144Kbps (round 8 minutes to download a 3-minute song). 3G’s high data rates are ideal for downloading information from the Internet and sending and receiving large, multimedia files. 3G phones are like mini-laptops and can accommodate broadband applications like video conferencing, receiving streaming video from the Web, sending and receiving faxes and instantly downloading e-mail messages with attachments.

4G is not a technology. It is actually a set of parameters which focus on the use of IP and overall throughput that, once achieved, will enable that platform to be classified as 4G. The open-ended nature of the development cycle sets up a great battle between wireless technologies such as WiMax and post-3G cellular. The interesting thing is that each of these has easily understood advantages and disadvantages: Wireless tends to be cheaper and offer more bandwidth but has a smaller footprint, while cellular is pricier but covers more area.

Cisco and Juniper jump into the 4G packet core

Mobile network market could fracture into two. … Cisco and Juniper jump into the 4G packet core. Mobile network market could fracture into two. Mobile will be trillion-dollar industry by 2013 … Packet network readiness [...]   

Carriers seek new business models to afford iPhone bandwidth

T-Mobile on Tuesday revealed its own plans to introduce a nationwide “4G” HSPA+ network in 2010. Phones compatible with the network have not yet been announced, nor have specific cities or a timetable been revealed.[...]

T-Mobile’s webConnect Rocket Is a Mobile Broadband Missile

One has to ask about the competing 4G network offered by Sprint and Clearwire since this T-Mobile network is really 3.5G. Although mobile broadband performance varies due to a number of factors like location, signal strength [...]   

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Well, after all of the hoopla, the Verizon Droid is out on the market. This is a phone that will give the iPhone a run for its money.  Check out the deals for the Droid phone here.

The Droid by Motorola for Verizon Wireless is a touch screen, QWERTY slider smartphone that has gained early attention for its super fast speeds. Featuring Google’s Android 2.0 operating system, the Droid has a desktop-like web experience and is fully customizable with apps downloaded from the Android Market.

Android is how Google has decided to participate in this arena.  The features in this phone a very similar to the features its uses in the new Verizon Hub. 

The integrated GPS and eCompass can be used with Google Maps Navigation and other location-based apps, geo-location web search, and even geo-tagging photos. Beyond geo-tagging, the Droid’s DVD-quality 5.0 megapixel camera/ camcorder also has auto-stabilization, flash, zoom and editing tools.  You can share videos and photos either online or via multimedia messaging. The Droid by Motorola has everything you would expect a smartphone to do plus a few gizmos you’d never expect.

Highlights

• Highlight-A Touch Screen, QWERTY Keyboard Slider Smartphone Featuring Android 2.0
• Highlight-Fully Customizable With Thousands Of Apps Downloadable From The Android Market
• Highlight-Advanced 5.0 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder With Geo-tagging, Flash, Edit Tools, and More
• Highlight-Lots Of Your Favorite Apps, Like Google Maps and Facebook, Pre-installed
• Highlight-Integrated GPS Supports Google Maps Navigation and Other Location-based and Navigation Apps
• Highlight-Amazing 3.7" Light-responsive Color Display Is Perfect For Watching Videos
• Highlight-Fast 3G and WiFi Support For Streaming Multimedia Like YouTube Videos

What’s In The Box

• Custom Ringtones-Yes
• MP3 Player-Yes, Media Player With Advanced Features For Quality Music and Video Experience
• Streaming Multimedia Support-Yes, Stream Music and Videos (Like YouTube) Online With 3G Speeds
• Customizable Graphics-Yes
• Picture Caller ID-Yes
• MP3 Ringtones-Yes
• Ringer Profiles-Yes
• Facebook-Yes, Pre-installed
• MySpace-Yes, Downloadable
• Twitter-Yes
• Games-Yes

Core Features

• Alarm-Yes
• Calendar-Yes, Support For Corporate (Exchange) Calendar and Google Calendar
• Speakerphone-Yes
• Voice-activated Dialing-Yes
• Vibrate-Yes
• Calculator-Yes
• Style-QWERTY Slider and Touch Screen
• Color Main Display-3.7", 480 x 854 Pixels, WVGA TFT Light-responsive Color Display
• Color-Licorice (Black) With Brown Sugar Accents
• To-Do List-Yes
• Voice Memo-Yes
• PDA Device-Yes

• Talk Time-Up To 6.4 Hours
• Battery Type-Li-Ion
• Standby Time-Up To 11.3 Days

Technical Specifications

• Network Compatibility-CDMA 800, 1900
• Data Download Speed-3G/ EVDO Rev. A, 1XRTT
• 3G Data Speeds-Yes, Where Available
• Platform / Operating System-Android 2.0
• Compatible Carrier-Verizon Wireless
• Predictive Text Entry-Yes
• WiFi-Yes, WiFi (802.11 b,g) To Connect To Personal and Corporate Wireless Networks (Hotspots)
• Micro-USB Port-Yes
• Standard 3.5mm Stereo Headset Jack-Yes
• Hearing Aid Compatible-Yes, M3/T3
• TTY Compatible-Yes
• Touch Screen-Yes, Touch Screen With Haptic Feedback, Accelerometer, and Proximity and Ambient Light Sensors
• Weight-6.0 oz
• Dimensions-2.4" x 4.6" x 0.5"
• Expandable Memory Capacity-Store More Music, Photos and Videos With Up To A 32GB microSD Memory Card (16GB Card Pre-installed)
• Multiple Numbers Per Name-Yes

SSH into DROID?

How can I SSH into my Verizon DROID? I’ve been able to use the SSH client to SSH into my desktop and work system(s). What I’m looking for is a way to connect to my server. [...]

Common Where is the Dynolicious for Droid 

This should have been the one of the first apps they should made for Droid. When I saw it on the Iphone I almost bought the I phone just for that app.  [...]

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This blog http://thebestringtonesblog.com details how to download free ring tones, and recommended sites to find the best ring tones. There are a couple of videos detailing sites that list some of the better and comical ring tones that can be downloaded either free or for a small fee. In addition, this site has numerous articles on some of the latest cell phones from Nokia and Verizon, as well as numerous additional articles on polyphonic ring tones, and sites that can be reviewed to download ring tones.

In addition, the process of downloading ring tones is briefly explained, per the following; a ring tone maker allows a user to take a song from their personal music collection, select whatever section of a particular song they especially like and send the file to their cell phone. Files can be sent to a cell phone by direct connection (e.g., USB cable), Bluetooth, text messaging, or e-mail.

Some cell phone providers allow users to create their own music tones, either with a "melody composer" or a sample/loop arranger (such as the MusicDJ in many Sony Ericsson phones). These often use encoding formats only available to one particular phone model or brand. Other formats, such as MIDI or MP3, are often supported; they must be downloaded to the phone before they can be used as a normal ring tone.

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The Palm Pre is currently offered in the US by SPrint Nextel and through Bell Mobility in Canada.  This multimedia smartphone offers some of the newest phone features on the market today.  This is the first phone to utilize the linux based webOS as its operating system which now moves Palm away from its proprietary Palm OS platform.

This cool phone has a multimedia touchscreen and a slide out QWERTY keyboard.  This phone functions as a camera phone, a portable media player, a GPS navigator, and a savvy Internet client with email, messaging, web browsing and Wi-Fi connectivity.

This Pre has a 3.1 inch touchscreen with a 320×480 HVGA liquid crystal display.  The screen also automatically sets itself to portrait or landscape depending on how you hold the phone. This phone will definitely give Apple a good competitor to its iPhone, especially when compared to the connectivity of Sprint versus the AT&T network.

Palm Pre

The long and short of it is this: the Palm Pre and webOS are the first real challengers to the iPhone’s innovative approach to a mobile UI and data management. Oh, and yes, it has copy and paste functions (triggered by holding down your thumb on the gesture area and selecting your text with another finger).

Palm Pre’s Mojo SDK leaked

Good news for anyone waiting for the Palm Pre’s Mojo SDK, well it seems to have leaked on the internet. "Palm’s Mojo devkit has leaked to the web ahead of schedule—they had announced it would arrive in late summer.

Sprint Picks on iPhone with Palm Pre

Sprint released the new Palm Pre smartphone into the wild about three weeks ago, putting a lot of hope in the handset’s performance on the market, and now it has begun to market its device a little more aggressively than before.
 

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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Silver

Act now and buy a Blackberry Curve here.

The propaganda for the The BlackBerry Curve 8900 for AT&T states the it "is the perfect balance between performance and usability. For productivity, rely on the real-time push email, organizer applications, document viewing and editing, and integrated WiFi with free, unlimited access to AT&T HotSpots nationwide. Bring entertainment with you everywhere, with rich internet browsing, a 3.2-MP camera, AT&T Mobile Music, and more. And with AT&T Navigator-enabled built-in GPS, you’ll never lose your way with a phone that can work in more than 200 countries. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 simplifies your life and ensures you are always connected."

CNET rates this phone with 3 1/2 stars  on the editor rating and 4 stars on the users rating.  This is a great smartphone will all of the goodies.  The only issues are that it lacks 3G support and it can be somewhat sluggish to operate.  T-Mobile also offers this phone as well.

Highlights

• Slim and Attractive Design With Full Backlit QWERTY Keyboard
• Free, Unlimited Access To AT&T WiFi HotSpots Nationwide
• Store More Music, Photos, Etc. With Up To A 32 GB microSD Memory Card (Not Included)
• Stay Connected and On Track With GPS, AT&T Navigator and Loopt
• Sync Your iTunes and Enjoy Music Over Stereo Bluetooth Headphones (Sold Separately)
• Take Pictures and Video Clips With The 3.2 Megapixel Camera
• Access Your Yahoo Mail, Windows Live, Hotmail, AOL, Facebook, MySpace & Flickr Accounts Any Time
• Stay Connected Everywhere You Go – Internationally Compatible
• Easy Device Setup Wizard For Email Set-up, Typing Tutorial, and Personalization

What’s In The Box

• Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, USB Cable, CD W/ Desktop Software, 3.5mm Stereo Headset, Protective Pouch

• Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, USB Cable, CD W/ Desktop Software, 3.5mm Stereo Headset, Protective Pouch

Advanced Features

• Digital Camera – 3.2 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder With Auto-focus, Image Stabilization, and More
• Camera Megapixels – 3.2 Megapixels
• MP3 Player – Yes, AT&T Music, XM Radio, MusicID, Napster Mobile, eMusic, and iTunes MP3 Playlists
• Attachment Viewing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Yes, View and Edit Word and Excel Documents Attached to Emails
• Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, Bluetooth v2.0 For Multiple, Wireless Connections
• QWERTY Keyboard – Yes, Full QWERTY Keyboard With Backlight
• Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) – Yes, Stream Stereo Music To Compatible (A2DP) Bluetooth Devices
• GPS Services Support – Yes, Built-in GPS Supports AT&T Navigator, Loopt, Etc.
• PC Synchronization – Yes, Seamlessly Synchronize Your Address Book, Calendar, Pictures and Email With Your PC
• Video Capture / Camcorder – Yes, Record Video Clips To Share With Friends and Family
• Streaming Multimedia Support – Yes, Media Player and Support For Video Streaming

Messaging Features

• Multimedia Messaging – Yes, Send and Receive Multimedia Messages
• Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages
• Email Client – Supports Microsoft Direct Push For Outlook and Up To 10 Mobile Email Accounts Like Yahoo!
• Instant Messenger Built-in – Yes, BlackBerry Messenger Pre-loaded As Well As AOL, Yahoo!, and MSN
• HTML Web Browsing – Rich HTML Web Browsing With Desktop Page Viewing, Video Streaming and Fast Downloads

Personalization and Fun Features

• Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes
• MP3 Ringtones – Yes, MP3 Real Music Ringtones Supported, Downloadable
• Ringer Profiles – Yes
• Games – Yes, Pre-installed Games and Download More
• Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable

Core Features

• Color Main Display – 2.4" LCD, 480 x 360 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors Displayed
• Color – Silver
• Style – PDA/ Candy Bar
• Warranty – 1 Year BlackBerry Factory Warranty
• Speakerphone – Yes, Full Duplex
• Voice-activated Dialing – Yes
• To-Do List – Yes
• Alarm – Yes
• Calculator – Yes
• Calendar – Yes
• Micro-USB Port – Yes
• Vibrate – Yes
• TTY Compatible – Yes
• PDA Device – Yes

Battery Life

• Battery Type – Li-Ion
• Standby Time – Up to 15 Days
• Talk Time – Up to 5.5 Hours

Technical Specifications

• Application Platform – Java
• Platform / Operating System – BlackBerry OS With 512MHz Processor
• Network Compatibility – GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
• Data Download Speed – WiFi (Up to 24 Mbps) When Connected To Local Hotspot, or EDGE (Up to 144 Kbps) Nationally
• Compatible Carrier – AT&T
• Internationally Compatible – Yes, Stay Connected No Matter Where Life Takes You
• Expandable Memory Capacity – Supports MicroSD Card Format For Additional Storage Up To 32GB (Card Not Included)
• Dimensions – 2.4 in x 4.3 in x 0.5 in
• Built-In Memory – 256 MB
• Weight – 3.9 oz
• WiFi 802.11 Compatible – Yes, Surf The Internet On Any WiFi Network and Unlimited Access To AT&T WiFi HotSpots Nationwide
• Processor Speed – 512 mHz

Compatibility Features

• Device Supports AT&T High-End Voice Plans – Yes
• Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes

Recommended Optional Plan Features

• AT&T Messaging Plan Options – Yes
• AT&T Voice Plan Options – Yes
• AT&T Loopt Option – Yes
• AT&T GPS Plan Options – Yes
• AT&T BlackBerry Plan Options – Yes

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Before deciding whether or not  to install VoIP telephonme sercvice its a good idea to understand some of the pros and cons associated with this service.

Placing international and long distance calls has been made a lot easier and more convenient with the wonders of modern technology. Read on and get to know more of the pros and cons of the VoIP phone service feature.
 
Through time, the society has clamored for a better phone service that will not burden the people with tons of charges. Modern technology then created VoIP as a solution to the public’s growing needs. By and large, the market has expressed its wide acceptance since its conclusion. However, just like any other thing that we are all familiar with, this phone system technology is also a host to various advantages and disadvantages.

There is always the other side of the coin. It is not often shiny and smooth. Thus, open your eyes, weigh your options, and make a final decision based on the discussion that this article has prepared for you.
 
Getting into the Core of its Advantages
 
Since it has created a giant wave in the market, people typically expect too much from it. The following are the best features that VoIP has.
 
Low and cheap cost. Compared to the traditional phone line, VoIP is powered by a high speed Internet connection. If you have an existing broadband Internet, it will be easy to avail of this service and start calling computers anywhere in the globe for no fee. It also makes available the option of calling a regular phone line through the computer at a very affordable rate. As you sign up with its provider, you will be given the list of places with which you may call all for free!
 
Easy management and portability. Place and receive calls wherever you may be by simply accessing an Internet connection and signing in to your account. If you are on a trip, just be sure to bring your headset and a plug in Internet connection or your VoIP phone. It is also possible to make calls while you are in the hot spots.
 
Jam-packed features. You get to enjoy a lot of extra features such as call forwarding, voicemail, caller ID, call waiting, three-way calling, and many others. Send documents and pictures even when you are using the phone!
 
Revealing its Downsides
 
If you have been delighted with those mentioned above, you should take a look at the following downsides first and understand how they may affect your decision.
 
No power, no service. It is basically dependent on the electricity. Meaning to say, when there is a power blackout, you can expect not to make VoIP calls. As a solution, you must be ready with your battery backups or a power generator for that matter.
 
Emergency hotline calls. It is a known fact that the regular phone device is directly connected to the emergency hotline which can easily trace your location. As in the case of VoIP phone system, what is transferred is the IP address so there is no possibility of tracking the origin of the call whenever there is an emergency.
 
Reliability and quality. Since VoIP mainly relies on the Internet connection, its proficiency is also affected by the quality of the broadband service along with the restrictions of your computer. Problems such as poor signal, loss data, unclear voice, and many others may usually bother you.
 
Having heard both sides, you must take a considerable amount of time to finalize your decision. So, are you going to favor VoIP phone service or not?
 

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This is just like the watch Dick Tracy had.  Why not look cool with this phone.  Act now and buy this watch cell phone.

The V2 Cellphone watch is the first watch mobile to have a keypad which makes it far easier to use than its predecessors. It also has triband frequencies which makes it perfect for anyone who is looking to travel with its worldwide compatibility. With its sporty look, 1GB bundled and extendable memory this one of the best if not the best watch phone available today.

Highlights:

• Language: simplified chinese/english/traditional chinses/some other languages according to quantity
• LCD Size: 1.4inch, 26 thousand color; PX: 128×160px
• Ringtone: 64 chord; Ringtone format: mp3, midi
• Music:  play mp3 at background,support equlize,bluetooth stereo output
• Video:  3GP,MP4,support 3GP 128*160
• FM radio: FM Radio
• Camera: 13.0 lacpixel; the max photo output is 1280*960.
• Rom: Packed with 2GB TF card support
• Data Transfer:  Udisk/data wire/bluetooth file transfer,bluetooth stereo output
• Standby Photo:  jpg, gif
• Game Platform:  java, java2.0

More information

• MP3/MP4/Handsfree/SMS group sending/WAP/Handwritten input/Radio/Bluetooth/GPRS download/MMS/Memory extended

Basic features:

• Network: GSM 900 / 1800 /1900 MHz
• Talking time: 120-180 mins
• Stand-by time: 150-300 hours
• Net weight: 70g

Packing:

• 1 Mobile Phone
• 2 Battery
• 1 Travel charger
• 1 User manual
• 1 Headset
• 1 USB cable
• 1 Charger

Cell Phone Watch

It’s a phone. It’s a watch. It’s a phone… no… wait… it’s a watch, a camera, a phone, an MP3 player, and pretty much everything but your own personal chef.

Mobile phone watch

These watches are amazing not because they are in fact mobile phones, it the fact that a SIM card has to fit in the body somewhere as well as all of the other stuff that you get inside a watch and phone yet the body is barely one and a half inches long.

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The Verizon Hub is an all-in-one device that could become your home’s new communications center. This device combines the basic functionality of a connected digital photo frame and a calendar with advanced communications features such as picture messaging and unlimited text,  a VoIP telephone (complete with simultaneous ring and anonymous call block), and visual voice mail.

The service that is offered by Verizon, however, comes with a cost.  You can add the Hub only to an existing Verizon Wireless account, and you’ll pay $249.99 (plus an additional two-year contract) or $319.99 (for a one-year contract). Currently, May 2009, here is a $50 mail-in rebate available, but there’s also a $34.99 monthly charge which will be added to your bill. If you’re a Verizon Wireless customer in the market for a device that does more than your typical home phone, the Hub might be worth considering, but the device’s appeal certainly isn’t broad.

The device measures 9 by 12 inches and comes with a 7-inch, 800-by-480-pixel WVGA touch-screen LCD.  The unit is easy to configure as the wireless device can be connected to a local wireless network very simply. If you have wireless issues from the station, you can connect to your network via an Ethernet connection. If you do lose connectivity for any reason, calls are forwarded to a user-selectable backup number, such as a mobile phone.

The Hub is a fully integrated, updatable home communications device that can almost justify its high cost, but there are some limitations. For instance, with the device, you can send text and picture messages, but only to Verizon Wireless phones. There’s also a phone book and calendar, but neither one can sync with your mobile phone or with cloud-based services such as Google or Yahoo. Media options are limited to a dozen internet radio stations and a bunch of canned video clips from outlets such as CNN, NBC, and the Food Network which are found on Verizon’s V-Cast Network. There are no options for a Web browser or for e-mail or social-networking apps.

Text input on the Hub’s touch screen is simple and accurate, especially if you use the included stylus. But if the thought of using a stylus to add contacts (you can store up to 128) or dozens of appointments seems too rediculous, the Web interface will solve that problem. (Many of the Hub’s features, including call logs, visual voice mail, photo upload, and calling settings, can be accessed online.) You can also import (but not sync) contacts from Google, Yahoo, or an Outlook CSV file. Like the Hub, the Web interface also supports Verizon Relay, which adds a Tile (something like a sticky note) each time you receive a text, picture, or video message from the member of a group that you set up.

Audio quality when using the speakerphone or the cordless DECT 6.0 handset is similar to that of other VoIP phones. The built-in speaker was built for phone calls, however, so radio stations sound really tinny. An audio-out jack is included on the right-hand side of the unit, but external speakers just exacerbate the fidelity problems that come with low streaming bit rates. Also, there’s no option to store music on the Hub or to stream it from other devices on your home network. Video quality is acceptable at thumbnail sizes but becomes jittery and pixelated and when expanded to fill up the device’s screen.

A helpful directory application displays business results on a map and can send locations directly to a mobile phone with VZ Navigator, or allows you to make calls directly to businesses from within the directory listing. There’s also a tool that delivers Navteq traffic reports. Other applications include movie listings, a calculator, and Verizon’s Chaperone location-tracking service.

When not in use for communication, the Hub becomes a digital photo frame, capable of cycling through images as a slideshow, or as a screen saver after 5, 10, or 30 minutes of inactivity. You can send images to the frame from a Verizon Wireless phone as a picture message, or upload up to 200 at a time through the Hub Web site. Images are rescaled and compressed, but are not resized to fill the display.

Verizon Hub Widget Phone

I’m reviewing the somewhat anachronistic Verizon Hub connected phone. Now that I’ve seen its future—an open platform built on Linux with sleek hardware from this decade, like capacitive touchscreens—it’s way more exciting.

Verizon Hub 

Nevertheless, you can’t beat the convienence of a small terminal in the kitchen, which is exactly what Verizon Wireless is hoping for with their new Verizon Hub.

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Looking for a waterproof cell phone?  This one does a pretty good job for AT&T.

Act now and buy the Motorola Tundra here!

Motorola Tundra VA76r Black

The Motorola Tundra VA76r for AT&T is a ruggedized Mil-Spec push-to-talk device that is ideal for individuals who need a tough cell phone to match their tough lifestyle. Certified to Military Standard MI-STD-810F, the Tundra will withstand dust, shock vibrations, rain, humidity, solar radiation, altitude and temperature extremes on and off the job site.

Highlights

• Instant One-button Walkie-talkie-style Communications With AT&T Push To Talk Feature
• Rugged construction, Military MI-STD-810F Spec To Withstand Harsh On-site Weather Conditions
• Integrated aGPS With AT&T Navigator For Turn-by-turn Voice and On-screen Driving Directions
• Bluetooth Capable For A Truly Hands-free Conversation
• Mobile Email and Instant Messenger For Quick and Easy Communication On The Go
• 2 Megapixel Digital Camera Takes Print-quality Stills or Video Clips
• Stay Connected Everywhere You Go – Internationally Compatible

What’s In The Box With The Phone

• Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, User Guide

Advanced Features

• Digital Camera – 2.0 Megapixels, 4X Zoom, Video Capture and Playback
• Camera Megapixels – 2 Megapixels
• MP3 Player – Yes, Load Music Using microSD Card
• GPS Services Support – Yes, Get Turn-by-Turn Directions with AT&T Navigator
• Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, V2.0, Supports Headset and Handsfree Profiles
• Video Capture / Camcorder – Yes, Record And Send Video Clips To Family and Friends
• Voice-driven Menus – Advanced Voice Recognition Requires No Phone Pre-training
• Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) – Yes, Supports Stereo Bluetooth (Headset Purchased Separately)
• Weatherproof – Yes, Mil-Spec MI-STD-810F Certified

Messaging Features

• Mobile Web Browsing – Yes, HTML and WAP Browsers Built-in
• Multimedia Messaging – Yes, Send Pictures and Short Video Clips With AT&T Messaging Feature
• HTML Web Browsing – Yes, WIth Opera Browser
• Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, With AT&T Messaging Feature
• Email Client – Yes, Get Yahoo Mail, AOL, Windows Live Mail and More With AT&T Data Feature
• Instant Messenger Built-in – Yes, Get AOL, Yahoo! and Windows Live Messenger With AT&T Messaging Feature

Personalization and Fun Features

• Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes, Downloadable
• Custom Ringtones – Yes
• Pre-loaded Ringtones – Yes
• MP3 Ringtones – Yes
• Ringer Profiles – Yes
• Picture Caller ID – Yes
• Multiple Languages – Yes
• Languages Supported – English, Spanish
• Games – Yes, Downloadable
• Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable

Core Features

• Color Main Display – 2.2", 240 x 320 Pixels, Over 262,000 Colors Displayed
• External Display – 1.6" TFT LCD, 120 x 160 Pixels
• Style – Flip Phone
• Color – Black
• Warranty – Motorola Factory Warranty
• Speakerphone – Yes
• Push-to-Talk – Yes
• Voice-activated Dialing – Advanced Voice Recognition Requires No Phone Pre-training
• To-Do List – Yes
• Voice Memo – Yes
• Alarm – Yes
• Calculator – Yes
• Calendar – Yes
• Mini-USB Port – Yes
• Vibrate – Yes
• Phonebook Capacity – Up To 1,000 Contacts
• Multiple Numbers Per Name – Yes, Store Up To 5 Entries Per Contact, Plus 2 Email Addresses
• TTY Compatible – Yes
• Hearing Aid Compatible – Yes, M3 and T3
• Basic Phone – Yes
• PDA Device – No

Battery Life

• Battery Type – Li Ion
• Talk Time – Up To 300 Minutes
• Standby Time – Up To 336 Hours

Technical Specifications

• Application Platform – Java
• Data Download Speed – HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps
• Network Compatibility – GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900; WCDMA 850, 1900
• Compatible Carrier – AT&T
• Ringtone Types Supported – AAC, AMR, H.263, MP3, MPEG-4, SP-MIDI, eAAC+ , AAC+
• Predictive Text Entry – Yes, T9
• Built-In Memory – 100 MB
• 3G Data Speeds – Yes, HSDPA Download Speeds Up To 3.6 Mbps
• Expandable Memory Capacity – Supports MicroSD/Transflash Format Cards Up To 8 GB
• Dimensions – 3.9 in x 2.1 in x 1.0 in
• Internationally Compatible – Yes, Quad Band GSM Support
• Weight – 4.9 oz

Compatibility Features

• Device Supports Voice Plans – Yes
• Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes
• Device Supports AT&T High-End Voice Plans – Yes

Recommended Optional Plan Features

• AT&T Messaging + Data Unlimited Option – Yes
• AT&T Voice Plan Options – Yes
• AT&T Messaging Plan Options – Yes
• AT&T GPS Plan Options – Yes
• AT&T Push To Talk Plan Options – Yes
• AT&T Data Unlimited Options – Yes
• AT&T Data + GPS Plan Options – Yes

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Here is a pretty good cell phone if you need it in damp and rugged conditions.  This one won’t stand a dip in the pool but it holds up under most conditions and has some great Web stuff as well.

Act now and buy the Motorola Adventure here!

Motorola Adventure V750 Silver

The durable and attractive Motorola Adventure V750 for Verizon Wireless is one of the first Verizon cell phones to offer push-to-talk technology. With a built-in MP3 player, a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth support and an expandable memory card slot, the Adventure gives you more than just rugged good looks. The Adventure V750 supports VZ Navigator, V CAST Music with Rhapsody and V CAST Videos. This phone is ready for anything, indoors or out.

Highlights

• First Verizon Cell Phone With Push-To-Talk Capabilities
• Rugged Shell Meets Military Standards For Shock, Dust, Heat, And Vibration
• Slim Flip Phone With Feather-Touch Precision Crafted Keypad
• Built-in V CAST Music Player With Up To 8 GB Of Expandable Memory
• Large QVGA Color Display
• Watch On-Demand TV or Listen To Music With On Verizon’s EV-DO Rev A Network
• 2 Megapixel Digital Camera Takes Print-quality Stills or Video Clips
• Outstanding Voice-Activated Dialing Functionality and Stereo Bluetooth

What’s In The Box With The Phone

• Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, User Guide

Advanced Features

• Digital Camera – 2.0 Megapixels (1600 x 1200 Pixel Resolution Max), Self-Timer, Brightness Controls
• Streaming Multimedia Support – Yes, On-Demand TV And Music With V CAST V PAK Feature
• Camera Megapixels – 2 Megapixels
• V CAST Music Player – You Can Download Songs From V CAST Music And Store Them On Your Phone
• GPS Services Support – Yes, Get Turn-by-Turn Directions with VZ Navigator
• Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, V1.2, Supports Headset, Handsfree As Well As SPP, DUN Profiles
• Video Capture / Camcorder – Record And Send QVGA Video Clips To Friends, Length Limited Only By Available Memory
• Voice-driven Menus – Advanced Voice Recognition Requires No Phone Pre-training
• Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem – Yes, With Software Sold Separately
• PC Synchronization – Yes, With Software Sold Separately
• Parental Controls – Yes, Keep Track of Your Child’s Whereabouts with Chaperone from Verizon Wireless Get It Now Service

Messaging Features

• Multimedia Messaging – Yes, Send PIX And FLIX Messages With IN Messaging Features
• Verizon Wireless Mobile Web 2.0 – Yes, WAP 2.0 Browser Built-in
• Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, With IN Messaging Feature
• Email Client – Yes, POP3 Email Software Built-In
• Instant Messenger Built-in – Yes

Personalization and Fun Features

• Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes, Downloadable From Verizon Wireless Get In Now Service
• Custom Ringtones – Yes
• Pre-loaded Ringtones – Yes
• MP3 Ringtones – Yes
• Ringer Profiles – Yes
• Picture Caller ID – Yes
• Multiple Languages – Yes
• Languages Supported – English, Spanish
• Games – Yes, Downloadable From Verizon Wireless Get It Now Service
• Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable From Verizon Wireless Get It Now Service

Core Features

• Color Main Display – 2.2", 240 x 320 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors Displayed
• External Display – 1.6" TFT LCD, 120 x 160 Pixels, With Music Controls
• Style – Flip Phone
• Color – Silver
• Warranty – Motorola Factory Warranty
• Speakerphone – Yes
• Push-to-Talk – Yes, With Verizon Wireless Push-To-Talk Feature
• Voice-activated Dialing – Advanced Voice Recognition Requires No Phone Pre-training
• To-Do List – Yes
• Voice Memo – Yes
• Alarm – Yes
• Calculator – Yes
• Calendar – Yes
• Mini-USB Port – Yes
• Vibrate – Yes
• Phonebook Capacity – Up To 1,000 Contacts
• Multiple Numbers Per Name – Yes, Store Up To 5 Entries Per Contact, Plus 2 Email Addresses
• TTY Compatible – Yes
• Basic Phone – Yes
• PDA Device – No

Battery Life

• Battery Type – Li Ion
• Talk Time – Up To 230 Minutes
• Standby Time – Up To 84 Hours

Technical Specifications

• Application Platform – BREW v. 3.1.5
• Data Download Speed – EV-DO Rev A (Up to 3.1 Mbps) And 1xRTT (Up To 70 Kbps)
• Network Compatibility – CDMA 850, 1900
• Compatible Carrier – Verizon Wireless
• Ringtone Types Supported – MIDI, MP3
• Predictive Text Entry – Yes, T9
• Built-In Memory – 128 MB
• Expandable Memory Capacity – Supports MicroSD/Transflash Format Cards
• Dimensions – 4.0 in x 2.0 in x 0.6 in
• Weight – 3.9 oz
• V CAST Enabled – Yes

Compatibility Features

• Device Supports Verizon Connect Plans – Yes
• Device Supports Verizon Premium Plans – Yes
• Device Supports Voice Plans – Yes
• Device Supports Verizon Push to Talk Plans – Yes
• Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes

Recommended Optional Plan Features

• Verizon Wireless Voice Plan Options – Yes
• Verizon Wireless Push To Talk Plan Options – Yes
• Verizon Wireless V CAST Plan Options – Yes
• Verizon Wireless TXT+PIX+FLIX Plan Options – Yes

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