Bling's Electronics

BB Curve 8320

2008-01-16T12:26:00.000-08:00

Very solid device. I am not able to do a full review at the moment, however, I will be able to post one momentarily and give a very detailed review. Also jsut to let anyone know that doesn't already, HotSpot @ Home is the most amazing feature every and will most likely take over the mobile world in time.

-A

Q9m Apps and Hacks

2007-09-25T12:51:00.001-07:00

Here is a list of Apps and Hacks I have done for my Motorola Q9m running on VZW.

These apps and hacks should work with any Q.

So someone pm-ed me and asked what I use for hacks and what I recommend for software...I was thinking that we do have a thread for hacks but it might be interesting to see what some of us use and which we recommend...RUDEBOY/N99HOCKEY feel free to edit this if needed but I am just going to copy/paste the response I sent back to the person.

Quote:
Originally Posted by acr4life
I'm a new q9m owner and someone suggested I look up your posts. What are the best hacks to do to get my phone to work better? what software do you recommend?

thanks

acr

LOL so who said check with me thats funny...o well I got lots.

First you will need to get RESCO explorer and registry editor. Then the apps depend greatly on what you want. As for hacks here is what I have done...some customization and some for improvements...

Pocket IE speed boost...

Increase CPU speed (will drain battery more I used 2 go 2-3 days now I go one long day)...

Now the others are from the Q Hack sticky I just picked ones I like but they are not all on a forum so I will copy & paste some...

Speed Hack______________________________________________ _
1) Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\GDI\GLYPHCACHE
-> change limit from 16384 to 32768

2) Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\STORAGEMANAGER\FATFS
-> change cachesize to 4096

Disabling beep when hitting send to dial a number (djcampis)________
Go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sounds\Dialing
-> Change the value for the Sound string to *none*

No Camera Click Sound______________________________________
Go to:
\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\Pictures\Camera\OEM\Sou ndFile

Change the string/value:
\windows\shuttersound_02_secs.wav

to say:
\windows\*none*

No Startup Sound___________________________________________
Go to:
\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sounds\SystemStart \Sound
Change:
\Windows\Piano.wav to \Windows\*none*

Disable SMS sent...

This is for if you want to browse the device for file transfer great for sending/receiving everything and it allows you to view all folders not just My Documents...

Customization for phone name...

Maxing Headset and earpiece volumes...

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Software:
Sprite backup
TCPMP
AgileMessenger
Bankarama
Contact Fix
GoogleMaps
Handyweather
Sniper(though it isn't functional yet...I just have it and am waiting)

Jabra BT8010 Stereo Headset

2007-03-29T16:55:00.000-07:00

I haven't used new stereo BT headset but I have some reports on it below from atlmotoq off of Everything Q.

Here it is:

Dramatic battery drain when second headset is plugged in?
nope. battery life on these things is redunkulous. cant get them to die. after 5 hours of non-stop stereo use (flight to vegas) it went from 4 bars to 3. OLED screen with batt indicator is PRICELESS.
Realistic battery life in stereo and mono?
Like I said, i haven't "measured" it to give you a quantitative number, but it frigging long
Comfort level?
To me its fine. I dont like in-the-ear gel thingy's. It hooks over my ear and the speaker just kinda sits there not unlike a moto 500. After a min I dont feel it anymore so I'd give it high marks.
Second earpiece have a tendency to want to fall off similar to the original Sony stereo headsets with similar design?
I have no experience with the sony things you're talking about but the secondary ear piece is just a smaller version of the main one. it hooks over the ear just the same and has the same earpiece/speaker/whatever you wanna call it. Do earpieces with loops tend to fall off a lot? I don't know. these don't fall off of me.

Hope this helps a bit. If you wanna buy this headset, and I plan to, just click the picture below.

Motorola HT820 Stereo Bluetooth

2007-03-28T12:34:00.000-07:00

Ever want the convenience of stereo music but not have to switch between your wired headsets and your BT mono headset? Solution is here.

Motorola as an amazing pair of stereo BT headsets. The main drawback is the size, but that is where is stops.

Specifications
100g
500hrs standby time
17hrs of talk time
12hrs of music playback
BT version 1.2, compliant with "headset" and "handsfree" profiles

With this headset you can easily switch between calls and music. Use your left earpiece to answer, hang up, voice dial, and control volume. Use your right earpiece to play, pause, stop and track forward and back. Very comfortable and easy to use. The other great advantage is that you can pair them with a phone and a laptop. You can set the headphones to play music from your laptop with a BT connection and then when a call comes through, music will be paused from lappy and switch to the call on the headphones. This will be the same as if the handset was paying music.

Definite must have for everyone with how music is available in almost every handset. Make sure you pick up yours quick, just click the image below to purchase them.

Motorola 700Z Bluetooth Headset

2007-03-28T12:28:00.000-07:00

Motorola has an amazing mono Bluetooth Headset. I would almost venture to say that this is the best headset that Motorola has made so far.

Range is typical 10 meters like all standard BT headsets, however it is an enhanced version of 1.2 with EDR and the Digital Signal Processing. This feature allows the signal to be enhanced for better clarity on your calls and noise canceling for all other sound except the frequency your voice is emitted at.

Specifications:
200 hours standy time
6 hours talk time
Bluetooth 1.2 compliant, however backwards compatible iwth 1.1 and 1.2
-works for "headset" and "handfree" profiles.
30 feet of range
Available in Fire, Plum, Silver, and Black.

If you would like to purchase this headset just click the picture below for a link to buy. The site listed below has Silver and Black, Fire and Plum need to be purchased from Motorola.

EV-DO Rev A AirCard with VZW

2007-02-10T16:02:00.000-08:00

I am currently using the new AC595 Rev A AirCard by Sierra Wireless on the Verizon Wireless network.

First off let me just say this card is amazing. I have been checking speeds regularly to see different speeds and Upload/Download times.

Let me just say there is now NO NEED to get Comcast. You pay the $49.99 each month for something that stays at home, or $59.99 each month to take your broadband with you.

I rate this card a 8.75 out of 10 for functionality and speed. The only draw back is that it only comes as PCMCIA adapter and is thus mainly limited to laptops or requires an additional adapter.

Speeds pulled on it start at low as 1.2Mbps-2.1Mbps spikes, upload speed average 220Mbps-390Mbps WIRELESSLY. The new era has arrived.

Click the image below to purchase your card today.

Photo compliments of InfosyncWorld

Motorola Q

2007-02-10T14:41:00.000-08:00

Little late in coming yes I know but the Q is definitely worth the wait and the review.

Motorola Q currently with new 2 year contract with Verizon is $149.99 after mail-in rebates. Running Windows 5.0 for Smartphone this device is definitely in the elite catagory when it comes to PDA/Smartphones.

The phone is available in Silver or Rubberized Black. Full web browsing and e-mail in the palm of your hand everywhere you are with push capabilities. Wonderful feature entitled Persitent Memory allows for instant backup of all files and programs so there isn't any data loss. Expandable memory up to 2gigs with a MiniSd memory card, and once update is available and card is released up to 4 and then 8gigs.

1.3 MegaPixel built-in with Photo Enhancer software so you can get crisp, clear photos. Windows Media player allows you to have your MP3s everywhere you go in STEREO sound. This means you have you phone, PDA, MP3 player, and digital camera in one device everywhere you go.

As far as BlueTooth is concerned, this is the first device that Verizon Wireless offers with fully unlocked BlueTooth capabilites. You can even BT Tether you Q to your computer for BroadBand Access wherever whenever...this means you no longer need Comcast, now you get BroadBand for $59.99/month wirelessly.

Third party applications are available for the Windows 5.0 Smartphone platform at Handango.

Click on the image of the Q belows to order yours today. Overall rating of this device is 9 out of 10. Handset could receive a full 10 if there was more built-in memory due for faster processing. This is a must have for the avid on-the-go need to stay in touch consumer.

Upcoming reviews...

2007-01-08T01:38:00.000-08:00

Gonna have some reviews coming up soon for the Motorola Q, LG-VX8600 and VX9900, also the new EV-DO REV air card from Sierra Wireless from Verizon Wireless.

Anything else you guys want a review of let me know.

-A

Brando Releases Multi-Dock

2006-11-01T23:14:00.000-08:00

This week Brando released a docking station with built-in speakers that they claim docks and connects with "everything." Right now it only does iPods, Nokia phones, Sony-Ericsson phones, and PSP's. However, it probably shouldn't be long til docks with a lot more things.

Click the picture to see the full story...

Verizon SMS Record

2006-11-01T23:06:00.000-08:00

So I thought I was a text-aholic. I had a record setting month of 16,495. The rep I talked to at T-Mobile that month couldn't believe it. She had never heard anything like that before.

Well I have DEFINITELY been beat. Verizon Wireless just set a record for September 2006. 5 Billion sms sent and received in one month.

Check out the link below for the full story.

FULL STORY

VZW launches 2366i

2006-11-01T16:29:00.000-08:00

Cheap BT pre-paid phone launches for VZW today.

Specifications:
CDMA/1xRTT
Speakerphone
FM radio
Bluetooth
USB 1.1
GPS
Voice tagging
Measures: 3.2 by 1.7 by 0.5 inches
Weight: 2.8 ounces

May not be the best BT phone...but like I said it is CHEAP, only $69.99.

Buy phone

Google iTunes myth kinda busted

2006-11-01T16:19:00.000-08:00

So there was a rumor going around that Google was buying iTunes.

This is not true!

However, Google is buying the popular online video sharing site YouTunes.

The deal is going through for an astonishing $1.65 BILLION. The transaction will be a stock-for-stock transaction. However, there is no guarrantee when the transaction so fully go through. The paperwork is expected to go through by the end of fourth quarter 2006. Full story is located below.

FULL STORY

Cingular To Announce Music Plans

2006-11-01T16:14:00.000-08:00

Yeah so Cingular thinks it can one up Verizon and Sprint again. Sprint isn't hard to do, but Verizon still has them beat.

This service is not from Cingular but it is subscribed to other services through Cingular. One major drawback is that Cingular will not download the song directly to the phone. Check out the full story below.

FULL STORY

iPod Shuffle V2.0

2006-10-31T21:01:00.000-08:00

Finally shipping is the new Shuffle. Instead of the familiar iPod design we all know and love...it is taking a more boxing look now. And just in case the shape wasn't cool enough....IT HAS A BELT CLIP BUILT-IN. :) Check out below the picture and click it for the link to the page.

How to save a WET CELL PHONE

2006-10-31T20:51:00.000-08:00

This is a good trick cause I'm tired of trying to explain to eveeryone how to fix a wet cell phone.

This is important so make sure you right it down if nothing else. It will take a couple of days to fix but that is cheaper then 300 for an outright buy.

Save-A-Phone

Ionkids Lease

2006-10-31T20:38:00.000-08:00

So ever see those people in teh mall with the "lease" on their kids? You just kinda see the kids and expect to hear them start barking.

It is a great idea, but it also puts a lease on the parents as well...

THERE IS NOW A SOLUTION!!!

Ionkids System has a PDA style tracker for your kids. It is a watch your kid wears that transmits to the parent to let them know where the kid is.

You can track -4- kids simultaneously and you get to set the zone for how far you would like to have the kids range. Once the kid leaves that area....it will not only notify you, but the tracker will point you in the direction you need to go to find the kid. Unit retails for $199.

ION-KIDS

New Moto Linux-Based Smartphone

2006-10-31T20:28:00.000-08:00

This is a similar design to the infamous RAZR but with a double fix. It is a smartphone...which is a bonus...and it is LINUX.

Linux is a wonderfully based program so there should be very little to none when it comes to glitches and errors.

Not quite sure when you can expect to see the phones out on the market becuase Moto is always the same and either way misses the release dates or the under shoot it and the phone is magically released months before. And besides it is a PDA....so why would we even expect to be having this in less then a year or two. OK OK I would definitely like to ese it by next winter but I highly doubt it. Check out some screenshots and also see some user opinions at the link below.

LINUX RAZR

Moto BT Car Kit -T605

2006-10-31T17:53:00.000-08:00

This new Motorola BlueTooth Car Kit offers the ability to use the kit for calls or music.

This is an awesome new feature because so many phones now come with MP3 capabilities and built-in Hard Drives. No need now to buy an iPod with a stereo adapter. Now you can have a MP Camera phone that plays 100s of MP3's. Now you only need to carry one object istead of 3.

FULL STORY

Bluecasting taking off

2006-10-30T19:18:00.000-08:00

I hightlighted Bluecasting a year ago.

Now it is time to revisit the topic. This is the newest, and most up-and-coming form of advertisememnt. The link below will take you to the MAIN Bluecasting site that explains about it. Unfortunately the technology is only in the UK at the moment, but just give it time.

This is the main site:
Bluecasting

Consumer site for setting phone's BlueTooth:
Consumer

Questions:
Email Bluecasting

Hitachi releases 1TB Home DVR/DVD Burner

2005-08-25T01:07:00.000-07:00

WOW!! A 1TeraByte DVR/DVD Burner!!!

This is awesome, but you know it will be pricey!

With that size built-in HD, you can hold 68hrs of HD quality video, or 1700hrs of VHS quality. Nice sleek look to the machine. Plus it also comes with Hitachi's iLink connection.

Full Story:
http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news_10095.html/

BLUECASTING!

2005-08-25T01:01:00.000-07:00

This is a trial run from a company in London. AWESOME idea here.

The advertisement is called "Bluecasting."
A billboard advertises via Class 1 BT transmittors. It won't BlueJack, but it asks permission and then transmits the advertisement to the phone. Within 2 weeks, it detected 87,000 BT phones. 17% accepted the Bluecast.

Full Story:
http://www.slashphone.com/106/2443.html

Mobile Parental Leases

2005-08-25T00:57:00.000-07:00

Moto has decided to add a "lease" to their phones for parents.

Qoute:
"While parents need to adapt to the emerging youth culture surrounding mobile phones, adults are right to be concerned about what their kids are listening to, watching and reading, he said."

Nice to know that parents would be able to take an interest in their kids. However, don't you think this could be absed somehow? Just a thought.

Yahoo Story:
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20050824/ap_on_hi_te/india_motorola_mobile_kids

SE adds on Kodiak

2005-08-25T00:54:00.000-07:00

Sony Ericsson has decided to add Kodiak PTT (Push To Talk for newbs) to their upcoming product line.

These phones will launch on the Orange Network. They will have Kodiak built-in, but will be compatible with the generic PTT included on some other models.

Full Story:
http://www.kodiaknetworks.com/news_events/press_releases/082305-SONY.html

BlueTooth iPod Headphones

2005-08-23T18:38:00.000-07:00

FINALLY!!!  There is a new BT headphones with iPod adapter available.  It comes with V1.1 and 1.2 bluetooth compatible.  It will be the 33 foot range BT.  It only weighs 80g!!!

Bonus it is backwards compatible with ALL BT devices, i.e. Laptop, Phone, MP3, etc.

Check em out since I am gonna pick up a pair:
http://www.mobilewhack.com/reviews/icombi_ah10_headset_for_ipods.html

Only thing I am not sure of about them....
Bluetooth can only be linked with one device at a time.  Thus is has security feature so not just anyone can pick it up.  The headset, however, is being advertised that you can go from music to phone while on the go: "The iCombi AH10 presents music lovers, including iPod users, around the world with a stylish and wireless way of listening to music on the move while never missing another call."

This false advertising or just a mistake and they meant you can switch back and forth....I'll see what I can find out.

N70 Gets FCC Approval

2005-08-23T18:06:00.000-07:00

Today the much covetted N-Series N70 by Nokia received FCC approval.  No firm  pricetag yet, but it is smoking hot.

Metalic shell, 2MP Camera with LED flash, VGA camera for video calling, 3G UMTS, Tri-Band, and 262k color screen.  Wanna see the beauty?

http://www.mobileburn.com/news.jsp?Id=1591

New iTrip for iPod and iPod Mini

2005-08-23T17:48:00.000-07:00

Not that it was all crappy, since it wasn't, but there is new LCD on the iTrip.

Features:
LX- Stereo broadcasting
DX- Mono broadcasting with stronger signal
Capability to switch to foreign frequencies

It will soon available for under $50.00. Give your iPod the ultimate FM transmitter.

http://playlistmag.com/reviews/2005/08/itriplcd/index.php?lsrc=mwrss

P910 Successor Pic Link

2005-08-22T20:13:00.000-07:00

There is a glitch in the Matrix, Blogger will not allow pictures yet unless they are Moblog.

As a result the post before this did not have a picture in it.
Here is the link for the P910 successor:

http://www.se-nse.com/pix/Frontpage%20News/hermione_uiq3.0.jpg

Enjoy (

P910i Successor

2005-08-22T19:00:00.000-07:00

EXCITING news...or is it?

The P910 successory has finally been leaked with a photo at a show in Switzerland. The only downside, the features suck!!! I have the picture included here. The story from www.se-nse.com is at this link:
http://www.se-nse.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1171

Hope the screen gets bigger...

Liquid Camera Lens

2005-08-22T18:49:00.000-07:00

This I have been waiting for a long time ago when it was first brought up.  This is a MUST in the mobile world.

Liquid Lenses have officially been patented and are going to be launched in cameras and in mobile phones.  There is an expectancy of 10,000,000 lenses a year.

Why is this good?  10X OPTICAL ZOOM!!!  It allows for smaller size plus better quality because the lense is emmerced in fluid, hence the name Fluidlens.  It is designed after the human eye it can curve or concave depending on the focal point.

Check out the whole story:

http://digitalcamera.101reviews.com/news/new-patented-lens-made-of-liquid-paves-way-for-slimmer-digital-cameras

Gameboy Micro

2005-08-22T18:41:00.000-07:00

Fresh product from Gameboy is now announced and will be available for purchase on Sept. 19, 2005.

The product will retail for $100USD and will be available in Black and Silver models. Each comes with 3 faceplates for personalization.

GameBoy Micro Features Include:
*Measures 4 inches wide, 2 inches long and 0.7 inches thin
*Weighs 2.8 ounces, about the weight of 80 paper clips.
*Ability to play all Game Boy Advance games
*Library of more than 700 titles
*2-inch, crystal-clear screen
*Start/Select buttons that glow with the cool, neon-like blue found on many cell phones.

Nice that it will still play Advance games. Let's see if it really does keep up the battery life like bragged.

Canon launches new product

2005-08-22T18:37:00.000-07:00

Canon today launched A LOT of new models cameras and products today...24 models to be exact!!! Price starts at $150 and stops at $4000.

Cameras, lenses, printers you name it Canon went buck-wild!

Link to full story:
http://www.mobilewhack.com/reviews/canon_releases_a_frenzy_of_new_digital_cameras_and_other_products.html

Motorola E790 Approved

2005-08-22T18:32:00.000-07:00

The FCC has passed through the approval of the Motorola E790 for the USA.

As a bonus the Moto will most likely be an iTunes phone. Features include:

Quad-band GSM
micro SD card slot
Bluetooth
Dedicated music control key

Here is a link to the picture:
http://www.mobiletracker.net/archives/images/motorola-e790-fcc.jpg

Here is a link to a more in depth look:
http://www.mobiletracker.net/archives/2005/08/22/motorola-e790-itunes

Enjoy!

Blog Info

2005-08-22T12:36:00.000-07:00

Since I have a main blog and I have a phone and app blog I need an electronics blog.

Here I will post all upcoming electronic devices I find. Freshly announced news will be posted up here from the Electronics world. I will also be putting up some reviews of different products. This will have all types of electronics from phones to cameras to MP3 players, etc.

ENJOY!

-Bling