Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, providing coverage across the nation, today announced that three new handsets – the LG Scoop, red BlackBerry Pearl 8130, and the Samsung Muse – plan to be available in Alltel retail stores and online at www.alltel.com/style during the first quarter of 2008. Whether into music, messaging or quick access to applications on the go, such as e-mail and the Internet, Alltel customers can choose from an extensive lineup of phones in brilliant colors to find one that fits their unique personality.
“Alltel strives to provide customers with phones that have the most innovative technology and allows them to express their individual style,” said Brian Ullem, vice president of device strategy for Alltel Wireless. “Our phone lineup delivers a variety of functions, from music to messaging, which will give our customers the ultimate wireless experience.”
Messaging Made Quick and Easy
For people who stay connected through text messaging, the LG Scoop allows customers to take it easy on their thumbs with a messaging-friendly QWERTY keyboard and chat-style IM. Offered in three colors including citrus orange, slate gray and turquoise blue, the LG Scoop has AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger pre-loaded, so there is never a missed message. The phone also features a 1.3 MP camera with video capabilities and is Celltop-ready as well as Bluetooth capable. The LG Scoop is the ideal phone to use Alltel’s new service, Axcess Voice2TXT, which converts incoming voicemails to text and sends them to the customer’s text inbox. With the QWERTY keyboard, users of this phone will be able to easily and discretely respond to voicemails.
Coolest Smartphone is Now Red Hot
The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphone, now available in red, gives customers an exceptional mobile experience with powerful communications and multimedia capabilities. This sleek, eye-catching smartphone offers e-mail, fast HTML Web browsing, a 2 MP camera with flash and video capture, GPS capabilities, Bluetooth wireless technology and microSD expandable memory. With the stylish red BlackBerry Pearl 8130, customers can multi-task like a pro, and look good while doing it. This smartphone is available for pre-order at www.alltel.com/style.
When Music is Your Inspiration
The Samsung Muse sports a fresh look and a stimulating sound to satisfy all who find inspiration in music. With the Samsung Muse, those passionate about music always have their favorite tunes within reach. Users can customize the phone with a dedicated music key for ringtones, XM Radio Mobile and easy access to the MP3 player. The modern design, available in midnight blue, also features a 2 MP camera with video capabilities, GPS capabilities and is preloaded with Axcess Mobile Guide and Stereo Bluetooth technology. Multimedia fans can also enjoy streaming music from their PC using Music Powered by Celltop along with premium preloaded applications like Axcess TV and Search.
Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, today announced that it is the first U.S-based carrier to offer small business customers SalesNOW®, a contact, activity and deal management software designed for the BlackBerry® and the Web. SalesNOW utilizes the functionality of the BlackBerry to provide customers with the ability to manage their sales data in the palm of their hands.
With the SalesNOW application, professionals can track and manage their contacts, deals, activities and e-mails as well as access and share information with their entire sales team. Customers can perform these activities on their BlackBerry or on the Web through an individual, secure SalesNOW account. Changes the user makes within SalesNOW on the BlackBerry are automatically synced to SalesNOW on the Web and vice versa. The application also allows sales teams to provide up-to-date information on sales activity, view and print weekly activity reports, collaborate on team forecasts, track sale details and next steps on business deals.
Additionally, SalesNOW enhances administrative time management and productivity by giving users the ability to update graphical reports and dashboards, which allows professionals to focus on building quality customer relationships.
“SalesNOW allows our small business customers to better manage their workload no matter where they are,” said David Maddox, director of advanced data solutions for Alltel Wireless. “This innovative solution is the ultimate sales tool for the mobile professional and demonstrates Alltel’s commitment to deliver the most beneficial business applications available today.”
The software is available for $25 per month for individual users or $40 per month for enterprise users with qualifying smart choice data plan on all Alltel Wireless BlackBerry smartphones. For more information, or to purchase SalesNOW and subscribe to the service, visit www.alltelsolutions.com or consult with an Alltel Business Representative by calling 888-4AT-BIZZ.
On alltelsolutions.com, business customers can find an array of solutions to fit every business need. Alltel recently launched several products to assist its customers in their daily tasks, including Alltel WiFi, an easy-to-use solution that instantly provides customers with laptop access to thousands of hotspots, and TimecardGPS, an application that enables users to track employee locations, record shift time and capture job or work order information.
Alltel also offers its business customers with smartphone devices “smart choice packs” a special rate plan, which provides national voice minutes with an unlimited data plan and features such as “My Circle,” an industry-defining feature giving customers on varying calling plans the freedom of unlimited calling to and from five, 10 or 20 numbers on any network for free.
Social bookmarking has become a very popular, and powerful tool, on the Web in the last year. Nearly every blog, ours included, contain easy to use links to add a story or clip to your favorite bookmarking site. But what to do while on your mobile device such as your Blackberry, Treo, or iPhone? No worries, mate, that guy who brought you PalmInfoCenter now is bringing you PhoneFavs.
MobileInfocenter’s PhoneFavs works with any device, mobile or desktop, from smartphones to iPhones, to PDAs, to tablets to those new micro-computers to your big ‘ol PC. Heck, you can even access it at pfavs.com (I love short lazy URLs!) to help on finger fatigue. With this new site, you can, “store, organize and share bookmarks and access them on their mobile phone, anywhere,” as told to SvenOnTech. Organized into three categories (Bookmarks or Favs, handpicked mobile link directory, and a “mobilizer” that automatically adjust web pages for your device), PhoneFav’s makes it easy to navigate right from the main page. PhoneFav will help keep your favorites organized while on the go.
“PhoneFavs is a portable tool-chest for enriching your browsing experience on a mobile device,” said Ryan Kairer, founder of MobileInfocenter and principle architect of PhoneFavs. “With PhoneFavs at your disposal, you can save cool sites and longer articles to read on your phone in a mobile friendly format at your leisure. It also serves as a gateway to discover new sites and services designed especially for the mobile web.”
Bookmark PhoneFav on your mobile device today.
Proporta’s essential protection for your BlackBerry Curve…
The Blackberry Curve, also known as the Blackberry 8300, is the smallest and lightest full QWERTY Blackberry device released to date. Like the previous Blackberry Pearl, the Curve falls more into the category of mobile phones than the standard Blackberry device with its business user functionality and compact dimensions. The Blackberry Curve also has the advantage of a full keyboard for easy messaging and boasts an upgrade to other Blackberry models, with a 2 megapixel camera. With such a delicate device which can be so easily stored when on the move, it is important to keep the Blackberry Curve and all its features fully protected from keys, loose change and other dangers lurking at the bottom of your pocket – Proporta has come up with a number of protective solutions.
Cases…
The trademark Proporta Alu-Leather Case BlackBerry 8300/Curve Series is custom made to fit the exact specifications of your BlackBerry 8300/Curve. A layer of rigid, yet light, aircraft grade aluminium is built into the leather which covers the screen to subtly protect it against crushing and impact shocks.
Proporta realise the importance of having ultimate view of the screen so the case uses a C-clip to hold the device in place. There is also no need for the device to be removed from the case as all the necessary cut aways allow access to all ports and controls.
In addition, secure internal MMC/SD memory card storage is included in the case and a removable belt-clip is also available on request for quick and easy access to your mobile device.
The Proporta Silicone Case (BlackBerry 8300/Curve Series) gives your BlackBerry 8300/Curve a tough, protective skin, giving you access to all ports and controls, whilst protecting it from scratching and impact damage.
The Silicone case adds little more than a millimetre to the device enabling you to carry it around comfortably in your pocket.
Screen Protection…
For even more protection for your BlackBerry 8300/Curve use the Proporta Advanced Screen Protector to protect your BlackBerry from scratches, scrapes and dust evasion. It incorporates an improved thickness, made from a new ultra high-clarity plastic, without impairing screen brightness and clarity. This protector is also fully washable and replaceable.
For these great products and more visit www.proporta.com .
P.S. If you’d like to have easy access to a number of your devices but don’t have the belt space to carry them, check out Proporta’s Universal Cordura Belt Holster for a secure attachment to your belt 
Tekkeon announces myCharger™, a portable USB power adapter with retractable prongs and several adapters, for charging iPhone, iPod and many popular mobile phones at home or while traveling.
myCharger can be used with the USB power cord from any small mobile device, or with any of the included adapter tips that enable connection to most models of:
- iPhone (uses iPhone/iPod USB cable)
- iPod (uses iPhone/iPod USB cable)
- Blackberry
- LG mobile phones
- Motorola mobile phones
- Nokia mobile phones
- Samsung mobile phones
- Sony Ericsson mobile phones
Optional adapter tips are available for other 5V devices including Bluetooth headsets, digital cameras, other mobile phones, MP3 players, PDAs, portable games, and portable media players. An optional travel pack includes interchangeable international plugs for use abroad. Tekkeon provides a list of compatible devices on its web site at www.tekkeon.com.
Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the most reliable voice and data network, makes it easy for graduates to stay in touch long after the last yearbook has been signed. As students look to the future, Verizon Wireless gives customers the list for 2007 “Best in Class” featuring the latest phones and accessories from Verizon Wireless.
Samsung SCH-u740 – With its dual-flip QWERTY keypad, making it easy for customers to text message or e-mail, the SCH-u740 gets the prize for “Most Talkative.”
MOTORAZRTM maxx Ve – Featuring an eye-catching design with touch-sensitive music keys, while offering access to V CAST Music and Video, Get It Now® and Mobile Web 2.0SM, the maxx Ve is the “Best Catch” of 2007.
USB720 wireless modem – As the first BroadbandAccess Rev. A-capable USB wireless modem from Verizon Wireless, the compact USB720 is compatible with the latest notebooks, desktops and handhelds via an industry standard USB interface, and is this year’s “Most Likely to Succeed.”
LG VX8700 – The LG VX8700 sports a slim, super-sexy clamshell design with a large color screen, a 2.0 megapixel camera/camcorder for easy access to V CAST Music and Video, beating out competitors for the accolade “Best Dressed.”
BlackBerry® 8830 World Edition smartphone – The first CDMA/GSM BlackBerry smartphone, coupled with “always-on” global e-mail and 24/7 Help Desk, keeps travelers connected in more than 60 countries and earns it the distinction of “Most Likely to Become a Globe Trotter.”
Pricing and Availability
The Samsung SCH-u740 and the USB720 are each available for $129.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers may purchase the MOTORAZR maxx Ve for $199.99 after a $50 rebate and a new two-year customer agreement; the LG VX8700 for $149.99 after $50 rebate with a new two-year customer agreement or the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone for $299.99 after a $100 rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.
For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.
Imagine designing a rugged case that completely seals a device, such as a Smartphone, from water, dust and dirt. Now add the challenge of providing sound transmission through the microphone and speaker openings without compromising protection. Impossible?
Several months ago, OtterBox engineers faced this very dilemma. Donaldson Acoustic Vents proved the ideal solution for ensuring optimal sound quality while increasing the device protection offered by OtterBox.
Donaldson’s acoustically transparent filtration vents seal microphone and speaker openings on OtterBox Smartphone cases from everyday elements. The vents serve as effective barriers to contaminants such as hairspray, oils, perspiration and water. They also reduce wind noise and minimize frequency transmission loss. The vents’ ability to withstand temperature fluctuations makes them perfect for OtterBox customers who operate in harsh work environments like construction, engineering and military.
“Donaldson Acoustic Vents are superior in quality, and their acoustical properties are great for sound transmission throughout the OtterBoxes,” said Jason Thompson, Mechanical Engineer. “They also provide an IP54 rating for water protection, which safeguards devices from splash and heavy rain.”
So how do they work? Donaldson Acoustic Vents adhere over sound openings at the top of the case for the speaker and at the base of the microphone. Through a pressure-sensitive adhesive ring, the vent securely fastens to the inside of the opening to withstand extreme environments.
“The competitive price point and quality of the Donaldson vents made our selection decision an easy one,” said Thompson.
“Donaldson engineers have been creating solutions to contamination issues for more than 90 years, and we’re excited to partner with innovative companies like OtterBox in increasing the value of their products through effective contamination control,” commented Peggy Herrmann, VP of Disk Drive, Semiconductor, Fuel Cell, and Venting Solutions at Donaldson Company, Inc.
OtterBox also uses standard Donaldson Filtration Vents for OtterBox Rugged Laptop Carrying Cases, which provide an IP67 rating for complete water protection.
Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation’s most reliable wireless network, announced the first Global CDMA/GSM BlackBerry® is available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores today. Verizon Wireless’ new Global BlackBerry service, an “always-on, always connected” wireless e-mail solution is also available, providing quick, easy access to e-mail, contacts, calendar, organizer and the Web while on-the-go. With the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone and Global BlackBerry service from Verizon Wireless, customers get wireless e-mail and the convenience of one local number for domestic and international use in Australia, Europe, parts of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and North America.
Verizon Wireless’ new Global BlackBerry service allows customers to place and receive voice calls from more than 160 countries and send and receive e-mails in the United States, Canada, Mexico and more than 90 countries worldwide. With Global BlackBerry service, Verizon Wireless customers receive the Global Support Pack, which includes a SIM card, a user reference guide and details on accessing the Global Help Desk for 24-hour customer support, seven days a week. Customers also receive a calling card for free support calls while traveling outside of the U.S. from any landline phone to technical support if the BlackBerry 8830 is lost, broken or stolen.
The new BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone packs the latest features into a stylish global device and offers the following capabilities and features:
- EV-DO/GPRS network connection for high-speed data transfer in more than 90 countries
- GSM/GPRS (900/1800 MHz) for continued voice and e-mail while traveling internationally
- Auto-selection of CDMA/GSM Mode
- Thin form factor of just 14mm for both style and easy handling
- New Trackball navigation system
- Media player
- Expandable memory option with microSD™ card (sold separately)
- Speakerphone
- Bluetooth® capabilities for certain profiles inclusive of hands-free, dial-up networking and serial port
- Speaker Independent Voice Recognition (SIVR) for Voice Activated Dialing (VAD)
- Instant Messaging capabilities for quick and easy communication
The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone is available today in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores for $299.99 after a $100 rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. An additional $100 credit toward the purchase of the device is available for customers who sign up for qualifying voice and data plans at the time of purchase.
Customers signing up for Global BlackBerry service will get unlimited e-mail in the United States, Canada and more than 90 countries worldwide for $64.99 monthly access with a qualifying voice plan, or for $69.99 monthly access without a voice plan. Customers can also add a “Pay As You Go” data feature to any qualifying voice plan for an additional $20 per Megabyte. Customers wanting to use the BlackBerry 8830 for e-mail solely in the U.S. may opt for an unlimited e-mail plan beginning at $49.99 monthly access.
For more information on the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone and Global BlackBerry service from Verizon Wireless, visit www.verizonwireless.com/blackberry or www.verizonwireless.com/vzglobal.
Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation’s most reliable wireless network, and Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, today introduced the first Global CDMA/GSM BlackBerry. The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone will be available on May 14 through Verizon Wireless’ business sales channels and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on May 28.
In addition, Verizon Wireless announced the May 14 availability of its new Global BlackBerry service, an “always-on, always connected” wireless e-mail solution that provides quick, easy access to e-mail, contacts, calendar, organizer and the Web while on-the-go. With the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone and Global BlackBerry service from Verizon Wireless, customers get wireless e-mail and the convenience of one local number for domestic and international use in Australia, Europe, parts of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and North America.
Verizon Wireless’ new Global BlackBerry service allows customers to place and receive voice calls from more than 150 countries and send and receive e-mails in the United States, Canada and more than 60 countries worldwide. With Global BlackBerry service, Verizon Wireless customers receive the Global Support Pack, which includes a SIM card, a user reference guide and details on accessing the Global Help Desk for 24-hour customer support, seven days a week. Customers also receive a calling card for free support calls while traveling outside of the U.S. from any landline phone to technical support if the BlackBerry 8830 is lost, broken or stolen. Read the rest of this entry »
Handmark, creator of the award-winning Pocket Express mobile Internet experience, and Zagat Survey, the world’s leading provider of consumer survey-based dining, travel and leisure information, today announced the availability of the new ZAGAT TO GO(SM) v5.0. Enhancements include the addition of the Top Hotels, Resorts and Spa guide listings and the Americas Top Golf Courses guide, as well as updates to the most comprehensive restaurant listings available for smartphones. With automated wireless content and rating updates, detailed street-level maps, and turn-by-turn driving directions to desired destinations, frequent travelers can choose and find hotels, spas and golf courses from the convenience of their mobile devices.
The U.S. and International Top Hotels, Resorts & Spa guides cover the worlds best lodgings, as reviewed by nearly 22,000 avid travelers and travel professionals who stayed at hotels an average of 36 nights per year. Americas Top Golf Courses guide rates the most popular golf courses in the United States based on the opinions of nearly 6,000 devoted golfers. These three new mobile guides add even more in the know recommendations of top destinations worldwide to the ZAGAT TO GO survey rankings for over 25,000 restaurants and nightspots in 70+ cities.
ZAGAT TO GO v5.0 will help travelers find hotels, restaurants, golf courses and other entertainment destinations along with qualified recommendations while on the move, said Tim Zagat, co-founder of Zagat Survey. Together, Zagat Survey and Handmark, continue to provide frequent travelers and mobile professionals with the latest reviews for business and leisure travel planning on the worlds leading smartphones and mobile devices.
New content and services from ZAGAT TO GO can be easily exchanged between consumers nearly instantly through Handmarks SHARE technology. With one click, ZAGAT TO GO users send an SMS text message that lets the recipient download and try ZAGAT TO GO on their own device. Read the rest of this entry »