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Motorola Krave ZN4

Posted by Joe on January 12, 2009

Buy now:

(Free) w/new Verizon contract

$149.99 w/extended Verizon contract

$349.99 Phone Only

Details:

Motorola Krave ZN4 Black

The Motorola Krave ZN4 for Verizon Wireless is Motorola’s first iPhone-style touchscreen phone that actually outdoes its competitors – the Krave boasts not one touchscreen, but two. The large main display is a 2.8″ touchscreen, and a clear protective “touch cover” flips down while the phone is closed. This EVDO device supports Verizon’s V CAST TV and Music, and makes it easy to manipulate all your media via well-designed menus. The Motorola Krave ZN4 for Verizon takes touchscreens to the next le

Highlights

  • Beautiful Touchscreen Flip Phone Actually Has TWO Touch Interfaces
  • “Touch Cover” Allows You To Control Some Phone Functions While It’s Closed
  • Supports V CAST Mobile TV and Music Streaming Services
  • Streaming Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology
  • Giant Color Screen Is Great Way to Watch Video and TV On The Go
  • 2.0 Megapixel Camera/Camcorder Takes Printable Photos And Long Videos
  • High-speed, Full HTML Experience Web Surfing

What’s In The Box With The Phone

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

Advanced Features

  • Digital Camera – 2.0 Megapixels, 4x Digital Zoom, Portrait Or Landscape Viewfinder
  • Streaming Multimedia Support – Yes, Watch Live Streaming TV with V CAST Mobile TV, Or On Demand Videos Or Music With V CAST Feature
  • MP3 Player – Yes
  • V CAST Music Player – Stream or Download Music From V CAST, Album Art, Playlists, MP3, WMA, USB 2.0, External Controls
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, Class 2, Headset, Handsfree, DUN, OPP, FTP, BPP, BIP Profiles Supported
  • GPS Services Support – Yes, Supports Verizon Navigator
  • Video Capture / Camcorder – Record Short Videos, Send To Friends With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging Add-on Rate Plan Feature
  • Voice-driven Menus – Yes, Advanced Technology Requires No Phone Pre-training
  • Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) – Yes, Stream Stereo Music To and From Compatible (A2DP) Bluetooth Devices
  • PC Synchronization – Yes, With Software and USB Cable Sold Separately
  • Parental Controls – Yes

Messaging Features

  • Multimedia Messaging – Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging Add-on Rate Plan Feature
  • Text Messaging (SMS) – Send and Receive Text Messages With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging Add-on Rate Plan Feature
  • Instant Messenger Built-in – AOL, Yahoo! and ICQ Instant Messaging With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging Add-on Rate Plan Feature
  • Verizon Wireless Mobile Web 2.0 – Yes, High-speed Web Surfing With Verizon Wireless Mobile Web 2.0 Add-on Rate Plan Feature
  • HTML Web Browsing – Yes, Supports Full Mobile Browsing
  • Email Client – Yes, Supports POP3 and SMTP Formats, With TXT+PIX+FLIX Add-on Rate Plan Feature

Personalization and Fun Features

  • Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes, Downloadable
  • Custom Ringtones – Yes
  • MP3 Ringtones – Yes
  • Ringer Profiles – Yes
  • Picture Caller ID – Yes
  • Multiple Languages – Yes
  • Games – Yes, Downloadable
  • Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable

Core Features

  • Color Main Display – 2.8″ LCD, 400 x 240 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors Displayed
  • Speakerphone – Yes
  • Voice-activated Dialing – Yes
  • TTY Compatible – Yes
  • Color – Black
  • Voice Memo – Yes
  • Style – Touch Flip
  • Warranty – Motorola Factory Warranty
  • Alarm – Yes
  • Calculator – Yes
  • Touch Screen – Yes, Internal Touch Screen And External Touch Cover
  • Calendar – Yes
  • Mini-USB Port – Yes
  • Vibrate – Yes
  • To-Do List – Yes
  • Phonebook Capacity – Up to 1000 Contacts
  • Multiple Numbers Per Name – Yes
  • Standard 2.5mm Headset Jack – Yes
  • M3 Hearing Aid Compatible – Yes, M3 Rated
  • Text to Speech – Yes
  • Manual Lock – Yes
  • PDA Device – No

Battery Life

  • Battery Type – Li Ion
  • Talk Time – Up to 250 Minutes
  • Standby Time – Up to 500 Hours

Technical Specifications

  • Application Platform – BREW
  • Network Compatibility – CDMA 850, 1900
  • Data Download Speed – EV-DO (Up to 700 Kbps), 1xRTT (Up to 130 Kbps)
  • Ringtone Types Supported – MIDI, WAV, MP3, AAC
  • Predictive Text Entry – Yes, iTAP
  • Built-In Memory – 138 MB Built-in
  • Expandable Memory Capacity – Yes, Supports microSD/TransFlash Cards Up To 8 GB
  • Dimensions – 4.1 in x 2.0 in x 0.7 in
  • Weight – 4.5 oz
  • Platform / Operating System – Synergy OS
  • V CAST Enabled – Yes

Compatibility Features

  • Device Supports Verizon Connect Plans – Yes
  • Standard 3.5mm Stereo Headset Jack – Yes
  • Device Supports Voice Plans – Yes
  • Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes
  • Device Supports Verizon Premium Plans – Yes

Recommended Optional Plan Features

  • Verizon Wireless Voice Plan Options – Yes
  • Verizon Wireless V CAST Plan Options – Yes
  • Verizon Wireless TXT+PIX+FLIX Plan Options – Yes
  • Verizon Wireless Mobile TV Plan Options – Yes

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G1 by T-Mobile

Posted by Joe on January 9, 2009

Where to buy:

$179.99 w/new T-Mobile contract

$339.98 w/T-Mobile contract extension

Description:

T-Mobile G1 w/ Google Bronze

The T-Mobile G1 with Google is an innovative PDA device manufactured by HTC that features the new Android operating system, a big touchscreen, a 3.2-MP camera, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and WiFi support; some say it represents the next generation of mobile devices. It offers one-touch access to Google, Gmail, YouTube, Maps, Calendar and Google Talk, all of which work best when the G1 is used within T-Mobile’s 3G coverage area. We think this is a real winner.

Highlights

  • Combination Touchscreen, Trackball and Slide-Out QWERTY Keyboard For Ultimate Usability
  • Android Operating System Provides Easy Access To Google Applications and More
  • 3.2 Megapixel Auto-Focus Camera/Camcorder Perfect For Stills And Video
  • Music Player Supports MP3, WMA and Other Popular Music File Formats
  • Big, Beautiful LCD Display Supported By Accelerometer To Maintain Viewability
  • Supports WiFi Connectivity For Web Access

What’s In The Box With The Phone

  • Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, USB Cable, 1 GB MicroSD Card, Stereo Hands-free Headset

Advanced Features

  • Digital Camera – Yes, 3.2 Megapixel, Auto-Focus
  • Streaming Multimedia Support – Yes, T-Mobile and Google Applications Can Stream Video or Music Directly to Device
  • MP3 Player – Yes, Media Player Lets You Playback MP3 Playlists, Load Music Via USB Or MicroSD Card
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, v1.5 Handsfree, Headset and Version 2.0+EDR Profiles Supported
  • GPS Services Support – Yes, A-GPS, Supports Google Maps with Street View
  • QWERTY Keyboard – Yes, Slide Out QWERTY Keyboard

Messaging Features

  • Multimedia Messaging – Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages With T-Mobile Messaging Feature
  • Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, Send Text Messages To Individuals Or Groups With T-Mobile Messaging Feature
  • Instant Messenger Built-in – Yes, With T-Mobile Messaging Feature
  • HTML Web Browsing – Yes, Google Android (Based on WebKit) Supports Full HTML Browsing
  • Email Client – Yes, Supports POP3 and IMAP Protocols

Personalization and Fun Features

  • Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes, 40 Chords, Plus Downloadable
  • Custom Ringtones – Yes
  • MP3 Ringtones – Yes, Supports MP3, M4A, AMR, WMA, MIDI, WAV and OGG Vorbis Formats, Does Not Support DRM
  • Ringer Profiles – Yes
  • Picture Caller ID – Yes
  • Multiple Languages – Yes
  • Games – Yes, Downloadable
  • Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable

Core Features

  • Color Main Display – 3.2″ LCD (Color TFT/TFD), 320 x 480 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors
  • Touch Screen – Yes
  • Speakerphone – Yes
  • Voice-activated Dialing – Yes, Record Voice Tags For Phone Book Entries
  • To-Do List – Yes
  • Color – Bronze
  • Voice Memo – Yes
  • Style – PDA
  • Alarm – Yes
  • Calculator – Yes
  • Calendar – Yes, Google Calendar Available Over-the-air
  • Mini-USB Port – Yes, With USB Cable Included
  • Vibrate – Yes
  • Multiple Numbers Per Name – Yes, Including Email and Instant Messenger Addresses
  • PDA Device – Yes

Battery Life

  • Battery Type – Li Ion
  • Talk Time – Up to 300 Minutes
  • Standby Time – Up to 120 Hours

Technical Specifications

  • Application Platform – Java
  • Platform / Operating System – Google Android With 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7201A Processor
  • Network Compatibility – GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900; WCDMA 1700, 2100
  • Ringtone Types Supported – AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, MP3, WMA, WMV Formats
  • Data Download Speed – HSDPA (Up to 7.2 Mbps), EDGE (Up to 120 Kbps), WiFi b/g (Up to 24 Mbps)
  • Built-In Memory – 71 MB
  • Expandable Memory Capacity – Yes, microSD Card Format Compatible Up To 8 GB
  • Dimensions – 4.6 in x 2.2 in x 0.6 in
  • Weight – 5.6 oz
  • 3G Data Speeds – Yes, HSDPA Where Available, EDGE Elsewhere

Compatibility Features

  • Device Supports Voice Plans – Yes
  • Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes
  • Device Supports T-Mobile Data Add-on Features – Yes
  • Device Supports T-Mobile myFaves Plans – Yes

Recommended Optional Plan Features

  • T-Mobile Voice Plan Options – Yes
  • T-Mobile G1 Plan Options – Yes

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HTC Touch Diamond

Posted by Joe on December 9, 2008

$99.99 with new Alltel calling plan

$169.99 with new Sprint calling plan (Lets Talk)

$199.99 with new or renewal Sprint calling plan (CellStores)

HTC Touch Diamond Black

The HTC Touch family expands with the Touch Diamond for Alltel. This exciting new touchscreen phone is a truly beautiful device loaded with high-end features – it’s large VGA display is crisp, and 4 GB of built-in memory is a perfect complement to the 3-MP auto-focus camera. Its touch capabilities are supported by HTC’s shockingly smooth TouchFLO 3D interface. The HTC Touch Diamond also packs in Windows Mobile 6.1, WiFi, and high-speed EVDO data to complete the impressive package.

Highlights

  • Support HTC’s TouchFlo 3D Tactile Touchscreen Technology
  • Windows Media Player Onboard Lets You Stream Or Play Downloaded Music, TV or Videos
  • 3.0 Megapixel Auto-Focus Camera/Camcorder Perfect For Stills And Video
  • View or Edit Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Documents, and View PDF Documents
  • Big, Beautiful VGA Display With Outstanding Interface
  • Comes Loaded With 4 GB Of Built-In Memory
  • Surf The Internet On Alltel’s High-Speed Network
  • Supports WiFi Connectivity For Web Access

What’s In The Box With The Phone

  • Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, USB Adapter, USB Cable, Stereo Headphones, Leather Case, Stylus

Advanced Features

  • Digital Camera – Yes, 3.2 Megapixel, Auto-Focus, Editing Tools
  • MP3 Player – Yes, Windows Media Player Lets You Playback MP3 Playlists, Stereo Speakers, USB Mass Storage
  • Attachment Viewing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Yes, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint Document Editing and Viewing
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, v2.0 Handsfree, Headset and DUN, OPP, HID Profiles Supported
  • Video Capture / Camcorder – Yes, H.263 and MPEG4 Formats, Length Limited Only By Available Memory
  • QWERTY Keyboard – Yes, On-screen Touch Keyboard
  • Upgradeable – Yes, Alltel Allows Device To Upgrade Windows Mobile Edition At Later Date
  • Voice-driven Menus – Yes, Train The Phone To Pull Up Over A Dozen Applications With Your Voice
  • Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) – Yes, A2DP and AVRC Profiles Supported So You Can Stream Stereo Music To Compatible Bluetooth Devices
  • Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem – Yes, Software and USB Cable Included, With Broadband Access Feature
  • PC Synchronization – Yes, Software and USB Cable Included, Or Sync Over-the-air With Microsoft ActiveSync

Messaging Features

  • Mobile Web Browsing – Yes, MS Pocket Explorer Built-in, Full HTML Support With Tactile UI Experience
  • Multimedia Messaging – Yes, Take and Receive Picture and Video Messages With Alltel Messaging Feature
  • Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, Send To Groups Or Individuals With Alltel Messaging Feature
  • Instant Messenger Built-in – Yes, MSN Live Messenger Built-in With Alltel Messaging Feature
  • Email Client – Yes, Pocket Outlook w/ Attachments, Over-the-air ActiveSync or Bluetooth or USB, POP3/SMTP, VPN

Personalization and Fun Features

  • Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes
  • Custom Ringtones – Yes
  • MP3 Ringtones – Yes, Supports AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WMA, WAV, QCELP, MPEG4, AMR-NB, AMR-WB Formats
  • Ringer Profiles – Yes
  • Picture Caller ID – Yes
  • Multiple Languages – Yes
  • Games – Yes, Downloadable
  • Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable

Core Features

  • Color Main Display – 2.8″ LCD, VGA Resolution, 480 x 640 Pixels, Over 262,000 Colors,
  • Touch Screen – Yes, Amazing TouchFlo Touchscreen Gives The User An Incredible Tactile Experience
  • Speakerphone – Yes
  • Voice-activated Dialing – Yes, Record Voice Tags For Phone Book Entries
  • TTY Compatible – Yes
  • To-Do List – Yes
  • Color – Black
  • Voice Memo – Yes
  • Style – PDA
  • Alarm – Yes
  • Calculator – Yes
  • Calendar – MS Outlook Calendar, Sync Over-the-air or via Bluetooth or USB Cable, Supports Meeting Requests
  • Mini-USB Port – Yes, With USB Cable Included
  • Vibrate – Yes
  • Phonebook Capacity – Shared Memory
  • Multiple Numbers Per Name – Yes, Including Email and Instant Messenger Addresses
  • PDA Device – Yes

Battery Life

  • Battery Type – Li Ion
  • Talk Time – Up to 250 Minutes
  • Standby Time – Up to 350 Hours

Technical Specifications

  • Application Platform – Java
  • Platform / Operating System – Windows Mobile 6.1 with 200 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP 850 Processor
  • Network Compatibility – CDMA 850, 1900
  • Ringtone Types Supported – AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WMA, WAV, QCELP, MPEG4, AMR-NB, AMR-WB Formats
  • Data Download Speed – WiFi b/g (Up to 54 Mbps), EV-DO Rev A (Up to 3.1 Mbps), EV-DO Rev o (Up to 2.4 Mbps), 1xRTT
  • Built-In Memory – 4 GB
  • Expandable Memory Capacity – Yes, microSD Card Format Compatible
  • Dimensions – 4.0 in x 2.0 in x 0.6 in
  • Weight – 4.1 oz
  • Windows Mobile OS – Yes

Compatibility Features

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

Recommended Optional Plan Features

  • Alltel Voice Plan Options – Yes
  • Alltel Connect Pack Plan Options – Yes
  • Alltel PDA Plan Options – Yes
  • Alltel Messaging Plan Options – Yes
  • Alltel Wi-Fi Plan Options – Yes

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HTC Touch Pro

Posted by Joe on December 9, 2008

Buy it here:

Free! with AT&T calling plan after rebate

$174.99 with AT&T calling plan via CellStores

$199.99 with Verizon calling plan

Description:

The HTC Touch Pro allows you to conduct business anywhere, anytime. This stylish touch device features a sliding, full QWERTY keyboard so you can email and text more efficiently. This is one smart phone that is sure to meet your business needs. You can easily access your contacts with just one touch. This sleek device dynamically presents full-screen web pages for a desktop-like browsing experience in the palm of your hand.

HTC Touch Pro™ (Alltel)

* 2.8” VGA touch-screen

* 3.2 MP camera with auto focus and flashlight

* Sliding 5-row QWERTY keyboard

* TouchFLOTM 3D technology

* Full-screen video enjoyment

* Windows Media Player

* Stereo Bluetooth® Capable

* Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional

* Microsoft Mobile Office with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

* Calendar, notes, tasks and integrated address book

Included Accessories

* USB Stereo headset

* USB Cable for easy transfers or modem use

* Standard carrying case, battery & travel charger

* 3.5mm/Charger adapter

* USB/Charger adapter

* Extra Stylus

Top Cell Phone Features
Speakerphone Yes
Bluetooth® Yes
Voice-Activated Dialing Yes
Text Messaging Capable Yes
MP3 Player Yes
GPS Capable No
AT&T Mobile TV Enabled No
Touch Screen Yes
QWERTY – Keyboard Yes
Push to Talk Capable No
Removable Memory Yes
Photo Caller ID Yes
Cell Phone Style
Phone Style Flip Phone
Keyboard Type QWERTY / Full Keyboard
Style Family Work
Flip No
Bar No
Multiple Colors Available No
Swivel No
Specifications
Removable Memory Card – Type Micro SD Card
Headset Jack Type 2.5mm Plug
Data Frequencies 850/1900
Operating System Windows Mobile
Data Card Type Not Applicable
Voice Frequencies 850/1900
Phone Size Large
Antenna Type Internal
Color Display Yes
Dimensions (H x W x D) 4.3 x 2.3 x .7 in
Weight (w/standard battery) 5.8 oz
External Volume Control Yes
Hearing Aid Compliance M3
Language Options English
Vibrating Alert Yes
External LCD No
Service / Support 1 Year Warranty
Camera & Video
Camera Resolution 2.0 Megapixel
Camera Flash Yes
Video Playback Yes
Personalization & Fun
Ringtones Included Yes
Phone Color Black
Snap-on Faceplates or Covers No
FM Radio No
Organization & Tools
Multi-Use / PDA Phone Yes
Powered by Windows Mobile Yes
Alarm Clock Yes
Calculator Yes
Calendar Yes
Phone Book Capacity Limited by Device Memory
Connectivity
IR Port Yes
BREW-Enabled No
Java-Enabled No
Battery Specifications
Type of Battery Lithium Ion battery
Talk Time Up to 270 mins
Standby Time Up to 200 hrs
Network Technology
Technology 1XRTT/EVDO

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