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	<title>Cell Phones &#38; Smartphones</title>
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	<description>Joseph talks about Cell Phones and Smartphones</description>
	<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:12:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Sony Ericsson Naite &#8212; Finally Here!</title>
		<link>http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/2010/02/sony-ericsson-naite-finally-here/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Sony Ericsson]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[cell phone]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[All right, we talk a lot about phones in this blog but I have to say that one phone and one brand that I love is the Sony Ericsson Naite – Sony in general is a brand that I have fallen in love with over the years and now that this brand new candybar phone [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sony-ericsson-naite-1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-108" title="Sony Ericsson Naite" src="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sony-ericsson-naite-1-300x216.jpg" alt="Sony Ericsson Naite" width="300" height="216" /></a>All right, we talk a lot about phones in this blog but I have to say that one phone and one brand that I love is the Sony Ericsson Naite – Sony in general is a brand that I have fallen in love with over the years and now that this brand new candybar phone is coming out, it is awesome!</p>
<p>One thing that you should know about this particular phone is that it is actually sold for about $159 and that is unlocked … which is awesome!  Also, if you are eco-friendly, the Sony Ericsson Naite is the ideal phone for you!  It is made from recyclable materials, which is awesome.</p>
<p>The technology?  That is a 2.2-inch QVGA display with 240 x 320 resolution, a 2MP camera, a 100MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot and supports both quad band GSM connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) as well as HSDPA connectivity (2100 MHz).</p>
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		<title>Choosing the Right Cell Phone Plan: 1</title>
		<link>http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/2010/02/choosing-the-right-cell-phone-plan-1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[cell phones]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[coverage]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[plans]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are so many different cell phone plans out there.  As a result, choosing the one that fits you bet can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience.  However, there are some things to consider when making the choice that can make the whole process much, much easier.
For instance, where you live can significantly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/plan-1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-105" title="plan-1" src="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/plan-1-254x300.jpg" alt="plan-1" width="218" height="258" /></a>There are so many different cell phone plans out there.  As a result, choosing the one that fits you bet can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience.  However, there are some things to consider when making the choice that can make the whole process much, much easier.</p>
<p>For instance, where you live can significantly affect your choices.  I myself used to live in a very small town in central New York that simply did not give coverage from a lot of providers, so while living there, my choices dropped significantly.  It is actually a little sad that so many providers still do not provide coverage to smaller areas, but what can you do?</p>
<p>Anyway, you definitely want to do your research in this area first, because if you get a find and then discover that every time you try to use it in your house, you are roaming, your wallet is going to be mad at you.</p>
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		<title>Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Games Edition &#8212; It&#8217;s Rockin&#8217; The House!</title>
		<link>http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/2010/01/nokia-5530-xpressmusic-games-edition-its-rockin-the-house/</link>
		<comments>http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/2010/01/nokia-5530-xpressmusic-games-edition-its-rockin-the-house/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Nokia]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[cell phones]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[new phones]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Games Edition]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Nokia seems almost as big as Samsung in the way of phones right now and I can tell you for sure that their brand new phones are coming out of the woodwork and are certainly making all sorts of waves.  Take the brand new Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Games Edition – this phone is definitely one [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/nokia-5530-xpressmusic.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-102" title="Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Games Edition" src="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/nokia-5530-xpressmusic-264x300.jpg" alt="Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Games Edition" width="264" height="300" /></a>Nokia seems almost as big as Samsung in the way of phones right now and I can tell you for sure that their brand new phones are coming out of the woodwork and are certainly making all sorts of waves.  Take the brand new Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Games Edition – this phone is definitely one for the gamers.</p>
<p>It comes pre-loaded with about 20 games from EA Mobile and Gameloft and I can tell you for sure, that this phone is definitely one that will keep you occupied whenever you are bored.  If you want the specs – here they are: a 3.2-megapixel AF camera, Bluetooth 2.0, WiFi, and a 70MB internal memory, and an included 4GB microSD card. Unfortunately, the phone doesn’t support 3G.</p>
<p>This particular phone goes for about $269.00 in the states and it is definitely one for the books!</p>
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		<title>Is the iPhone the Top Phone?</title>
		<link>http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/2009/12/is-the-iphone-the-top-phone/</link>
		<comments>http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/2009/12/is-the-iphone-the-top-phone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:12:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[cell phones]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[iphone]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When midnight strikes on December 31 and January 1, 2010 comes to pass, there will be a lot of important questions to think about in the new year.
Granted, for most people, they will not be concerned about what proved to be the most popular phone of 2010, but frankly, this is Cell Phones &#038; Smartphones, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cell-2.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-96" title="cell-2" src="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cell-2-300x232.jpg" alt="cell-2" width="300" height="232" /></a>When midnight strikes on December 31 and January 1, 2010 comes to pass, there will be a lot of important questions to think about in the new year.</p>
<p>Granted, for most people, they will not be concerned about what proved to be the most popular phone of 2010, but frankly, this is Cell Phones &#038; Smartphones, and we are interested in such things.  That&#8217;s kind of our job, you know?</p>
<p>For all intents and purposes and by all available accounts, the winner of that title is none other than the iPhone.</p>
<p>But is that true?  I do not have an iPhone, and my life is not in some way lacking because of it.  I am inclined to like it better than the Android, but that is only because my half wit brother in law and his pseudo clever hag of a fiance insist it is better than the iPhone, which they have never in life used.</p>
<p>So you, the public: what do you guys think?</p>
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		<title>More News On The Samsung M5650!</title>
		<link>http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/2009/12/more-news-on-the-samsung-m5650/</link>
		<comments>http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/2009/12/more-news-on-the-samsung-m5650/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Samsung]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[2010 cell phones]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[cell phones]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Samsung is definitely the company to beat in the way of cell phones and if you remember – the all new Samsung M5650 is the newest phone by this particular company.
This fully music-focused cell phone is not going to be released in the states just yet though, the brand new Samsung M5650 is going to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/samsung_m5650.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-93" title="Samsung M5650" src="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/samsung_m5650-300x288.jpg" alt="Samsung M5650" width="300" height="288" /></a>Samsung is definitely the company to beat in the way of cell phones and if you remember – the all new Samsung M5650 is the newest phone by this particular company.</p>
<p>This fully music-focused cell phone is not going to be released in the states just yet though, the brand new Samsung M5650 is going to be released in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and finally India and China as of right now.</p>
<p>To me – that’s sad, as I would absolutely love to see the Samsung M5650 released in the states.</p>
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		<title>Tips for Choosing the Right Phone</title>
		<link>http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/2009/11/tips-for-choosing-the-right-phone/</link>
		<comments>http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/2009/11/tips-for-choosing-the-right-phone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:24:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[cell phones]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[buying]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With so many choices out there, picking out the right cell phone can be hard.  You need to begin by figuring out what you need.  Will a basic phone be better, or one with all the bells and whistles?  Do you need GPS, or can you do without it?
Secondly, think about add [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/cell.jpg"><img src="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/cell-300x218.jpg" alt="cell" title="cell" width="300" height="218" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-90" /></a>With so many choices out there, picking out the right cell phone can be hard.  You need to begin by figuring out what you need.  Will a basic phone be better, or one with all the bells and whistles?  Do you need GPS, or can you do without it?</p>
<p>Secondly, think about add ons.  Do you need an instant messenger service?  Do you send a lot of text messages?  Features like these may be a luxury you cannot afford.  You need to think long and hard about what you really need.</p>
<p>You also need to decide what kind of style of phone you would prefer, whether a flip phone, a touch screen, or another style will suit you best.</p>
<p>And above all, make sure you read reviews before you buy a new cell phone.  See what works for other people and what might be a dud.</p>
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		<title>Get Ready to Get Your Blackberry Prepaid</title>
		<link>http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/2009/11/get-ready-to-get-your-blackberry-prepaid/</link>
		<comments>http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/2009/11/get-ready-to-get-your-blackberry-prepaid/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:23:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[cell phones]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Blackberry]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[T-Mobile]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Blackberry has long been a hugely popular phone, although it can be a bit out of reach for some people.  T-Mobile is aiming to fix that inasmuch as possible, by offering a prepaid Blackberry.  The phone plan will go for sixty dollars and neither a contract nor a credit check will be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/prepaid-blackberry.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-87" title="prepaid-blackberry" src="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/prepaid-blackberry-138x300.jpg" alt="prepaid-blackberry" width="138" height="300" /></a>The Blackberry has long been a hugely popular phone, although it can be a bit out of reach for some people.  T-Mobile is aiming to fix that inasmuch as possible, by offering a prepaid Blackberry.  The phone plan will go for sixty dollars and neither a contract nor a credit check will be required.</p>
<p>Actually, plans will start out at fifty dollars a month.  For that, you can get unlimited voice.  The sixty dollar a month plan allows for extras, like unlimited voice along with unlimited text messages.  For eighty dollars a month, users can get unlimited voice, unlimited text, and unlimited Web access.</p>
<p>Prepaid plans are increasingly more popular, largely due to the fact that they do not require any long term commitments and because, of course, they tend to be less expensive.</p>
<p>The Blackberry Curve 8520 will be one of four phones T-Mobiles offers with a prepaid plan.</p>
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		<title>Fujitsu F-10B: The Best Waterproof Phone!</title>
		<link>http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/2009/10/fujitsu-f-10b-the-best-waterproof-phone/</link>
		<comments>http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/2009/10/fujitsu-f-10b-the-best-waterproof-phone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:34:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[cell phones]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Fujitsu F-10B]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I have to say that I was waiting for a company to come out with a waterproof camera phone.  Finally, Fujitsu has done it with the brand new Fujitsu F-10B.  This is a clamshell phone that is actually pretty cool in the long run … not just because it is waterproof.  It is also a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/fujitsu-f-10b_01.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-84" title="Fujitsu F-10B" src="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/fujitsu-f-10b_01-300x230.jpg" alt="Fujitsu F-10B" width="300" height="230" /></a>I have to say that I was waiting for a company to come out with a waterproof camera phone.  Finally, Fujitsu has done it with the brand new Fujitsu F-10B.  This is a clamshell phone that is actually pretty cool in the long run … not just because it is waterproof.  It is also a phone that has a 12MP camera with face recognition – that is not something that a lot of cell phones have, I can tell you that.</p>
<p>Another great thing about the camera on this phone is the autofocus as well as the 6.2X super zoom.  Other features of the Fujitsu F-10B also include a GPS as well as a Dolby Mobile for 5.1 channel surround output and GSM international roaming.  You can use this particular phone under about 1.5 meters of water, which is fantastic if you love the water!</p>
<p>Right now – no word on pricing or when it will be released, but soon enough, I can promise you that!</p>
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		<title>How Great Is the Casio Exilim?</title>
		<link>http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/2009/10/how-great-is-the-casio-exilim/</link>
		<comments>http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/2009/10/how-great-is-the-casio-exilim/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:44:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[cell phones]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Casio Exilim officially emerged earlier this year, in the summer.  Created for Verizon, it has an enviable 5.1 megapixel camera with full features &#8212; and that is pretty much the extent of what the phone has to offer.
All right, that may be a slight exaggeration, but users and reviewers alike tend to say [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/casio.jpg"><img src="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/casio-151x300.jpg" alt="casio" title="casio" width="151" height="300" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-81" /></a>The Casio Exilim officially emerged earlier this year, in the summer.  Created for Verizon, it has an enviable 5.1 megapixel camera with full features &#8212; and that is pretty much the extent of what the phone has to offer.</p>
<p>All right, that may be a slight exaggeration, but users and reviewers alike tend to say that this is a camera that just happens to be attached to a phone, rather than a phone that just happens to include a great camera.</p>
<p>What I mean is, it does not really appear that the Exilim C721&#8217;s other features match the features of the camera.  </p>
<p>It has the basics, of course &#8212; it plays music, it can browse the web, it has Bluetooth capability, yadda, yadda, yadda &#8212; but those features are not great.  Compared with the camera, they are practically dog food.</p>
<p>So really, this phone is ideal for people who like to take stellar pictures, but do not really need all that much out of their cell phones.</p>
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		<title>Taking a Moment for the Samsung Moment</title>
		<link>http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/2009/10/taking-a-moment-for-the-samsung-moment/</link>
		<comments>http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/2009/10/taking-a-moment-for-the-samsung-moment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:37:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The Samsung Moment M900 was released for Sprint and it runs on the Google Android operating system.  As well, it integrates Google Maps, Google Search, YouTube, Gmail, and many other applications which are available on Google&#8217;s Android Market.  It has a 3.2 inch AMOLED touch screen which provides crisp colors and wide viewing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/moment-3.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-78" title="moment-3" src="http://cellphonesandsmartphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/moment-3-239x300.jpg" alt="moment-3" width="192" height="242" /></a>The Samsung Moment M900 was released for Sprint and it runs on the Google Android operating system.  As well, it integrates Google Maps, Google Search, YouTube, Gmail, and many other applications which are available on Google&#8217;s Android Market.  It has a 3.2 inch AMOLED touch screen which provides crisp colors and wide viewing angles.  The handset gets its power from an 800 MHz processor with Wi Fi capabilities as well as integrated GPS navigation.</p>
<p>The phone also features a 3.2 megapixel camera; it is built in, has auto focus, a flash, and a camcorder.  The Moment has stereo Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology; Sprint TV with both live and on demand programs; access to popular social networking sites; memory which can be expanded up to 32GB; a media player; visual voicemail; and tons of other features as well.</p>
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