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LG Shine

Posted by Joe on January 17, 2009

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(Free) w/new or extended AT&T contract (Black)

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Phone Details:

LG Shine CU720 Red

The LG Shine CU720 for AT&T is a beautifully styled and engineered cell phone. Its 2.2″ mirror LCD display with wide viewing angle technology sets the Shine apart as an eye-catching new device. Thanks to broadband data download speeds, it delivers streaming TV and radio; the Shine also supports up to 4GB of stored music which you’ll enjoy listening to via stereo Bluetooth technology. The AT&T Shine also boasts a 2.0 Megapixel camera/camcorder with an integrated flash, zoom and viewfinder.

Highlights

  • Stylish Slider Design With Full Metal Body
  • Unique 2.2″ Wide Mirror LCD Display With Wide Viewing Angle
  • Play Either Downloaded AT&T Music or PC-transferred Music Files
  • Wirelessly Stream Music To A Stereo Bluetooth Headset
  • High-speed Data Downloads Let You Watch Videos Or Listen To Streaming Music
  • 2.0 Megapixel Camera With Flash Takes Print-quality Photos And Video Clips
  • microSD Memory Port Supports Up To 4GB Card

What’s In The Box With The Phone

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

Advanced Features

  • Digital Camera – Yes, 2.0 Megapixels (1600 x 1200 Pixel Resolution Max), Flash, Self-timer, Viewfinder, Image Editor
  • Streaming Multimedia Support – Enjoy Streaming Cellular Video (CV) and AT&T Music, Access To XM Radio, MTV and HBO Mobile
  • MP3 Player – Yes, Supports MP3, WMA, AAC and AAC+ Formats, Equalizer With Visualization, USB Mass Storage
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, v1.2, HSP, HFP, DUN, OPP, FTP Profiles Supported
  • Video Capture / Camcorder – Yes, 320 x 240 Pixel Resolution Max, Up to 42 Second Recording, Flash, Viewfinder
  • Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) – Yes, Stream Stereo Music To and From Compatible (A2DP) Bluetooth Devices
  • Voice-driven Menus – Yes, Advanced Technology Requires No Phone Pre-training
  • Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem – Yes, With Software and Cable Sold Separately
  • PC Synchronization – Yes, With Software and Cable Sold Separately

Messaging Features

  • Mobile Web Browsing – Yes, WAP 2.0 Browser Built-in, Near-broadband Download Speeds, With Media Max Add-on Plan Bundles
  • Multimedia Messaging – Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages, With Media Max or Messaging Starter Add-on Bundles
  • Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, 2-way, With Pre-loaded Message Templates, With Media Max or Messaging Starter Add-on Bundles
  • Email Client – Yes, Yahoo!, AOL, MS Live, POP3/SMTP Protocols Supported, With Media Max Add-on Plan Bundles
  • Instant Messenger Built-in – AOL, Yahoo!, ICQ and Windows Live Instant Messaging, With Media Max or Messaging Starter Add-ons

Personalization and Fun Features

  • Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes, Downloadable from AT&T or Third Parties
  • Pre-loaded Ringtones – Yes
  • MP3 Ringtones – Yes, Downloadable from AT&T or Third Parties
  • Ringer Profiles – Yes
  • Picture Caller ID – Yes
  • Multiple Languages – Yes
  • Languages Supported – English, Spanish
  • Games – Yes, Downloadable from AT&T or Third Parties
  • Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable from AT&T or Third Parties, Animations Supported

Core Features

  • Color Main Display – 240 x 320 Pixels, Over 262,000 Colors Displayed
  • Color – Red
  • Style – Slider
  • Warranty – LG Factory Warranty
  • Speakerphone – Yes
  • Voice-activated Dialing – Yes, Advanced Technology Requires No Phone Pre-training
  • To-Do List – Yes
  • Voice Memo – Yes
  • Alarm – Yes
  • Calculator – Yes
  • Calendar – Yes
  • Vibrate – Yes
  • Phonebook Capacity – Up to 500 Contacts
  • Multiple Numbers Per Name – Yes, Up to 5 Numbers, 2 Email Addresses and Picture ID
  • TTY Compatible – Yes
  • PDA Device – No

Battery Life

  • Battery Type – Li Ion
  • Talk Time – Up to 180 Minutes
  • Standby Time – Up to 250 Hours

Technical Specifications

  • Application Platform – Java
  • Data Download Speed – HSPDA (Up to 1.4 Mbps) and EDGE (Up to 144 Kbps)
  • Network Compatibility – GSM 800, 850, 1800, 1900 and HSDPA (UMTS) 850, 1900
  • Compatible Carrier – AT&T
  • Ringtone Types Supported – MIDI, MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+
  • Predictive Text Entry – Yes, T9
  • 3G Data Speeds – Yes
  • Dimensions – 4.0 in x 2.0 in x 0.6 in
  • Internationally Compatible – Yes
  • Weight – 4.3 oz
  • Built-In Memory – 70MB
  • Expandable Memory Capacity – microSD(TM) Memory Port, Up to 4GB Size Max

Compatibility Features

  • Device Supports Voice Plans – Yes
  • Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes

Recommended Optional Plan Features

  • AT&T Voice Plan Options – Yes
  • AT&T Messaging Plan Options – Yes
  • AT&T Web Plan Options – Yes
  • AT&T Video Share Plan Options – Yes
  • AT&T Mobile Backup Options – Yes

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Blackberry Curve 8310

Posted by Joe on December 20, 2008

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Free phone plus $75 cash back from Cellstores.  AT&T new contract.

Free phone with upgrade from Cellstores. AT&T contract.

Description:

BlackBerry Curve 8310 Titanium (Multimedia Phone)

The gorgeous BlackBerry Curve 8310 for AT&T really sets a high bar on style and functionality. Like all BlackBerry devices, the BlackBerry Curve 8310 provides possibly the best on-the-go email and calendar solution for mobile professionals. But this new BlackBerry Curve 8310 includes a 2.0 Megapixel camera, GPS, a rich experience media player, voice dialing and stereo Bluetooth. Built for smartphone lovers with a sense of style, the BlackBerry Curve 8310 is dressed for success.

Highlights

  • Smallest, Smartest, Most Stylish Full QWERTY Keyboard BlackBerry Yet
  • Powerful On-the-go Email Solution When Used With AT&T BlackBerry Add-on Plan Features
  • Advanced Bluetooth Wireless Technology Supports Streaming Stereo Music
  • Built-in GPS Receiver With Location-based Applications Like BlackBerry Maps
  • Integrated Media Player Provides An Outstanding Music and Video-on-the-go Experience
  • 2.0 Megapixel Camera Shoots Print-quality Photos With Expandable Memory
  • Large, Beautiful Color Display
  • Voice-activated Dialing Lets You Dial The Phone With Just Your Voice

What’s In The Box With The Phone

  • Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, USB Cable, Hands-Free Headset, User Guide

Advanced Features

  • Digital Camera – Yes, 2.0 Megapixels (1600 x 1200 Pixel Resolution Max), Flash, Self-timer
  • MP3 Player – Yes, WMA Music and WMV Video Files Supported, Playlists, Shuffle
  • Attachment Viewing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Yes, View Word and Excel Documents Attached to Emails
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, v2.0, Headset, Handsfree and Serial Port Profiles Supported
  • QWERTY Keyboard – Yes, Full QWERTY Keyboard With Backlight With Spell Checker
  • GPS Services Support – Yes, Built-in GPS Locator And Applications Like BlackBerry Maps Built-in and Telenav
  • Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) – Yes, Stream Stereo Music To and From Compatible (A2DP) Bluetooth Devices
  • PC Synchronization – Yes, Seamlessly Synchronize Your Address Book, Calendar, Pictures and Email With Your PC

Messaging Features

  • Mobile Web Browsing – Full HTML Web browsing, One-touch Access, BlackBerry Maps Support
  • Multimedia Messaging – Yes, With Messaging or MEdia Add-on Rate Plan Feature
  • Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, Plus Group Messaging, With Messaging or MEdia Add-on Rate Plan Feature, Spell Checker
  • Email Client – Amazing “Push” Real-time Email, Integrate w/ Up To 10 Accounts, VPN, POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Spell Checker
  • Instant Messenger Built-in – Yes, BlackBerry Messenger Pre-loaded, Spell Checker

Personalization and Fun Features

  • Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes
  • MP3 Ringtones – Yes, MP3 Real Music Ringtones Supported, Downloadable
  • Ringer Profiles – Yes
  • Games – Yes, Downloadable Java Titles
  • Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable

Core Features

  • Color Main Display – 240 x 260 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors Displayed, Auto-adjust To Ambient Light Saves Battery Life
  • Color – Titanium
  • Style – Candybar
  • Warranty – 1 Year BlackBerry Factory Warranty
  • Speakerphone – Yes, Full Duplex
  • Push-to-Talk – Yes, With AT&T Push-to-Talk Feature
  • Voice-activated Dialing – Yes
  • To-Do List – Yes
  • Alarm – Yes
  • Calculator – Yes
  • Calendar – Yes
  • Mini-USB Port – Yes
  • Vibrate – Yes
  • TTY Compatible – Yes
  • PDA Device – Yes

Battery Life

  • Battery Type – LiIon
  • Talk Time – Up to 240 Minutes
  • Standby Time – Up to 408 Hours

Technical Specifications

  • Application Platform – Java
  • Platform / Operating System – BlackBerry OS 4.2.2
  • Data Download Speed – EDGE (Up to 144 Kbps)
  • Network Compatibility – GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
  • Compatible Carrier – AT&T
  • Ringtone Types Supported – MP3, MIDI, AAC, AAC+, eAAC, WMA
  • Internationally Compatible – Yes
  • Expandable Memory Capacity – MicroSD Card Format Compatible
  • Dimensions – 4.2 in x 2.4 in x 0.6 in
  • Built-In Memory – 64MB
  • Weight – 4.2 oz

Compatibility Features

  • Device Supports Voice Plans – Yes
  • Device Supports Blackberry Plans – Yes
  • Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes

Recommended Optional Plan Features

  • AT&T Voice Plan Options – Yes
  • AT&T Messaging Plan Options – Yes
  • AT&T BlackBerry Plan Options – Yes
  • AT&T Push To Talk Plan Options – Yes
  • AT&T GPS Plan Options – Yes
  • AT&T Mobile Backup Options – Yes

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Palm Treo 800w

Posted by Joe on December 18, 2008

(Free) w/ new or upgrade Sprint plan

Palm Treo 800w

The Palm Treo 800w for Sprint is a bold new version of the popular Treo line. It maintains all of the powerful smartphone features Treo users love, and adds built-in GPS and WiFi connectivity. The Palm Treo 800w lets you take your office with you by allowing you to synchronize your email and contacts anywhere, or read and edit Microsoft Office documents. The Treo 800w adds an enhanced camera and more memory as well; all in all, it’s an exciting new branch of the Treo evolutionary tree.

Highlights

  • Full Featured Email and Calendar Supports Corporate And Personal Accounts
  • Updated Treo Features GPS, WiFi Connectivity, And Expanded Memory
  • Over-the-air Synchronization For Your Email, Calendar and Contacts
  • Near-Broadband Data Download Speeds
  • View and Edit Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Read PDFs
  • Built-in Music Player, Plus Streaming Multimedia Support
  • 2.0 Megapixel Camera Takes High-quality Photos and Video Clips
  • Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology

What’s In The Box With The Phone

  • Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, User Guide, USB HotSync Cable, CD-ROM Software, Stylus, Stereo Headset

Advanced Features

  • Digital Camera – 2.0 Megapixel Camera (1600 x 1200 Pixel Resolution Max), 4x Digital Zoom, Create and Edit Albums
  • Streaming Multimedia Support – Yes, High-speed Downloads and Media Player Gives You The Best Multimedia Experience
  • MP3 Player – Yes, Pocket Tunes Software Built-in Lets You Listen to MP3 and Other Format Files In Rich Stereo
  • FM Radio – Yes, With Software Sold Separately
  • Attachment Viewing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Yes, View and Edit MS Word, Excel PowerPoint Files, View PDF Documents
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, Version 2.0 Supported
  • Video Capture / Camcorder – Yes, QCIF-quality Resolution Max, Length Determined Solely By Available Memory
  • QWERTY Keyboard – Yes, Backlit
  • Infrared Port – Yes
  • GPS Services Support – Yes
  • Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem – Yes, When Connected To Your Computer Via USB Cable, Bluetooth or Infrared
  • PC Synchronization – Yes, Sync Via Cable, Infrared or Bluetooth, HotSync and VersaMail Software

Messaging Features

  • Mobile Web Browsing – Yes, Blazer Web Browser Supports HTML, SSL, JavaScript, Cookies, Bookmarks, Frames and VPNs
  • Multimedia Messaging – Yes, Send and Receive Pictures and Videos
  • HTML Web Browsing – Yes, Blazer Browser Supports HTML, SSL, JavaScript, Cookies, Bookmarks, Frames and VPNs
  • Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, Plus Instant Messaging
  • Email Client – Pocket Outlook Supports POP, IMAP, APOP, ESMTP Protocols, Plus VPN Support

Personalization and Fun Features

  • Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes
  • MP3 Ringtones – Yes, Plus Video Profiles
  • Ringer Profiles – Yes, Multiple Formats Supported
  • Picture Caller ID – Yes, Plus Video Caller ID
  • Games – Yes
  • Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable, Multiple Formats Supported

Core Features

  • Color Main Display – Yes, 320 x 320 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors, TFT
  • Touch Screen – Yes, Stylus Included
  • Speakerphone – Yes
  • Color – Silver
  • Style – PDA
  • To-Do List – Yes
  • Voice Memo – Yes
  • Standard 2.5mm Headset Jack – Yes, Stereo
  • Alarm – Yes
  • Calculator – Yes
  • Calendar – Yes, With Rich Calendar Function, Syncs With PC Directly Or Over The Air With VersaMail
  • Vibrate – Yes
  • Phonebook Capacity – Uses Shared, Expandable Memory
  • Multiple Numbers Per Name – Yes, Plus Email Addresses, Instant Messenger Addresses and Web Addresses
  • PDA Device – Yes

Battery Life

  • Battery Type – LiIon
  • Talk Time – Up to 282 Minutes
  • Standby Time – Up to 300 Hours

Technical Specifications

  • Platform / Operating System – Windows Mobile 6.1
  • Data Download Speed – EV-DO (Up to 700 Kbps) and 1xRTT (Up to 130 Kbps)
  • Network Compatibility – CDMA 800, 1900
  • Ringtone Types Supported – MIDI, WAV
  • Built-In Memory – 256 MB Available
  • Expandable Memory Capacity – Yes, microSD (TransFlash) Format Supports Cards Up To 8 GB
  • Dimensions – 4.4 in x 2.3 in x 0.7 in
  • Weight – 5.0 oz
  • 3G Data Speeds – Yes
  • WiFi 802.11 Compatible – Yes

Compatibility Features

  • Device Supports Voice Plans – Yes
  • Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes
  • Device Supports Sprint Pro Pack – Yes
  • Device Supports Sprint Everything Plans – Yes
  • Device Supports Sprint Talk Plans – Yes

Recommended Optional Plan Features

  • Sprint GPS Plan Options – Yes
  • Sprint Voice Plan Options – Yes

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