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2006-09-03T01:50:00.000-07:00

Nokia N-Gage QD
Meet the newest member of the N-Gage family! The N-Gage QD game deck has all the gaming features of the original game deck, plus a few welcome adjustments - like hot swap for your game cards. We trimmed off the MP3 player (and some of the price!), gave it a slick, non-sidetalking design, and shrunk it all down so it fits better in your pocket. The N-Gage features:
High-performance mobile 3D gaming w/multiplayer gaming
Bluetooth wireless technology
Full email support and XHTML browser
Hot swap MMC-card slot for external memory
Dual-band phone w/Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Integrated handsfree speaker
Included Accessories
Li-ion Battery
ACP-12 Compact Wall Charger
PC Suite CD-ROM

2006-08-19T08:45:00.000-07:00

LG VX8300 (Video Phone)

Designed for entertainment hungry, this phone delivers a ton of technology in a smaller, slimmer package than it’s predecessor, including Bluetooth, a Megapixel camera, built-in music player w/ stereo speakerphone. For everyday use, you have advanced voice dialing and 5 ways to do messaging! The LG VX8300 gives you a ton of technology at an unbelievable price!

Highlights
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
1.3 Megapixel Digital Camera Takes Crisp Pictures And Long Video Clips
Built-in Music Player Lets You Download From VCAST Music Service
Next Generation (EV-DO) Technology Gives You Downloads At Near-Broadband Speeds
Watch On-demand TV or Listen to Music

Advanced Voice Activated Dialing Requires No Phone Pre-trainingWhat's In The Box With The Phone
Additional Items Included - Battery, Wall Charger, User GuideAdvanced Features
Digital Camera - Yes, 1.3 Megapixels (1280 x 1040 Pixel Resolution Max), Flash, 4x Digital Zoom
Streaming Multimedia Support - Yes, Get On-demand TV and Music With VCAST Music Add-on Plan Feature
VCAST Music Player - You Can Download Songs From VCAST Music And Store Them On Your Phone
Bluetooth Wireless Technology - Yes, v1.1 with support for headset, handsfree, as well as DUN, SPP, OPP profiles
Video Capture / Camcorder - Yes, QCIF quality (176 x 144 Pixel Resolution Max), Up to 1 Hour Length
Voice-driven Menus - Yes, Speaker-independent So No Phone Pre-training Required
Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem - Yes, With USB Cable and Software Sold Separately
PC Synchronization - Yes, With USB Cable and Software Sold SeparatelyMessaging Features
Multimedia Messaging - Yes, Send or Receive Picture Or Video Messages

Mobile Web 2.0 - Yes, WAP 2.0 Browser Built-in
Text Messaging (SMS) - Yes
Email Client - Yes, POP3 Email Format Supported
Instant Messenger Built-in - YesPersonalization and Fun Features
Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes, 72 Chords, Downloadable Custom Ringtones - Yes
Pre-loaded Ringtones - Yes, 15 Ringtones Pre-loaded
MP3 Ringtones - Yes
Ringer Profiles - Yes
Picture Caller ID - Yes
Multiple Languages - Yes
Languages Supported - English, Spanish
Games - Yes, Customizable Graphics - Yes

Color Main Display - 176 x 220 Pixels, Over 262,000 Colors Displayed
External Display - 96 x 96 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors Displayed
Color - Black
Style - Flip
Warranty - LG Factory Warranty
Speakerphone - Yes, Strong Stereo Speakerphone
Voice-activated Dialing - Yes, Speaker-independent So No Phone Pre-training Required
To-Do List - Yes
Voice Memo - Yes, Record Up to 1 Minute Apiece, Up to 30 Separate Recordings
Standard 2.5mm Headset Jack - Yes, Stereo
Alarm - Yes
Calculator - Yes, With Tip Calculator
Calendar - Yes
Vibrate - Yes
Phonebook Capacity - Up to 500 Contacts
Multiple Numbers Per Name - Yes, Up to 5 Numbers Plus 2 Email Addresses Each
TTY Compatible - Yes
M3 Hearing Aid Compatible - Yes, M3 RatingBattery Life
Battery Type - Li Ion
Talk Time - Up to 240 Minutes
Standby Time - Up to 384 HoursTechnical Specifications
Application Platform - BREW
Data Download Speed - EV-DO (Up to 700 Kbps) and 1xRTT (Up to 70 Kbps)
Network Compatibility - CDMA 800, 1900
Ringtone Types Supported - MIDI, WMA, MP3
Internationally Compatible - No
Predictive Text Entry - Yes, T9
Built-In Memory - 28 MB
Expandable Memory Capacity - Yes, MicroSD/TransFlash Card Format
Dimensions - 3.6 in x 1.9 in x 0.9 in
Weight - 3.9 oz
VCAST Enabled - YesCompatibility Features
Device Supports Voice Plans - Yes
Available For Purchase Without Service Plan - Yes
Device Supports IN Messaging (TXT-PIX-FLIX) - Yes

2006-08-07T04:19:00.000-07:00

Cingular to spend $2 billion to become AT&T Wireless -- again
After Cingular spent $4 billion to change all AT&T Wireless stores to Cingular, they're spending $2 billion to change back to AT&T Wireless. Unfortunately, the bouncy, orange, person looking thing will be no more.

2006-08-03T03:55:00.000-07:00

SGH-d407 Samsung mobile phone for Cingular wireless.

With standard battery
Dimensions: 3.42" x 1.79" x 0.96"
Weight: 3.27 ounces
Main Display: 128 x 160, UFB, 65K Color
Color: Grey
Continuous digital talk time: Up to 5.0 hours*
Standby Time: Up to 250 hours*
Mode: Quad-Band, 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz
Wireless Protocol: GSM
Service Provider: Cingular

2006-07-29T12:53:00.000-07:00

SAMSUNG SGH-d347 mobile phone for CINGULAR WIRELESS

Push to Talk
A feature that lets you connect instantly to other users with just one press of a button. Ideal for business customers and busy families alike.
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
You can talk up to 30 feet away from your phone.
Quad-Band
With international service capability this is a must for people who definitely have to stay in touch.
Messaging Solutions
Everything from IM (AOL, Yahoo, MSN and ICQ), Chat and SMS are at your disposal. And with mobile email, you're connected to the world-wide-web.
Edge Class 10 Technology
Faster downloads, from video to music to full multimedia messaging and surfing the net. Another edge the SGH-d347 delivers.

With standard battery
Dimensions: 3.42" x 1.79" x 0.96"
Weight: 3.25 ounces
Main Display:
Color: Silver
Continuous digital talk time: Up to 5 hours*
Standby Time: Up to 250 hours*
Mode: GSM quad-band (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz)
Wireless Protocol: GSM
Service Provider: Cingular

2006-07-28T13:50:00.000-07:00

Company
Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless company in the United States, with more than 54 million subscribers who use the nation's largest digital voice and data network. Cingular is dedicated to providing customers with wireless technology designed to enrich their lives.

Vision
To be the most highly regarded wireless company in the world, with a driving focus around best-in-class sales and service.

Values
Customers: We value our customers and treat them with respect, providing friendly, courteous, knowledgeable and prompt service at all touch points. We seek and are driven by our customers' feedback.

Integrity: We operate with unyielding integrity, obeying all laws and adhering to a stringent code of business conduct. We will not tolerate unethical business conduct by our team members.

Performance: We continually raise our performance to exceed customer and shareholder expectations. We strive to be the best wireless company in the world.

Teamwork: We partner with one another—respecting new viewpoints, building trust, enhancing communications, and sharing best practices to deliver world-class products and services.

People: We value our team members and treat them with respect, providing an environment where diverse individuals can develop and are expected to perform to their full potential.

Ownership
Cingular is a joint venture between the domestic wireless divisions of AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and BellSouth (NYSE: BLS). AT&T Inc. owns 60 percent of the company and BellSouth owns 40 percent, based on the value of the assets both contributed to the venture.

Revenues
Year 2004 pro forma annual revenue was more than $32 billion.

The Cingular Advantage
1. The country's largest and fastest digital voice and data network—the ALLOVER™ Network—which covers the top 100 U.S. markets and more than 270 million people throughout the U.S.

2. Unlimited calling within the largest mobile-to-mobile calling community—54 million people and growing.

3. Rollover®, Cingular's exclusive offer on our wireless plans that allow customers to keep their unused Anytime Minutes from month to month.

4. An unprecedented selection of handsets and devices to meet every need in the U.S and while traveling.

5. The largest international coverage of any U.S. carrier, giving customers the ability to make calls on 6 continents and 170 countries, with wireless data roaming in over 80 countries for laptops, PDAs, and other data services.

6. Cutting-edge data products and services and access to exclusive content from the top names in media and entertainment.

7. The best pay-as-you-go offering with GoPhone®.

8. A simplified yet comprehensive service summary that spells out exactly what customers are buying and estimated future bills.

9. Friendly, high-quality service at every Cingular location.

10. A 30-day, no-questions-asked return policy nationwide—lets you test out Cingular service stress-free.

In addition, Cingular serves 95 percent of the Fortune 100 companies and counts more than 80 percent of the Fortune 500 and more than 1,200 federal, state, and local government agencies as customers.