I am an obsessive worrier. I've just booked short-notice tickets to spend a week with friends in London. I know where my towel is, but that's about it. Help me do this without losing my shit over the many other small things I need to figure out.
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posted by badgermushroomSNAKE
on May 18, 2011 -
41 answers
What is the best T-Mobile phone that is both: relatively cheap (sub-$200) and has a good QWERTY keyboard?
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posted by ejfox
on May 17, 2011 -
13 answers
Need a good solution for cell phone and internet service that I can use in Europe, the US
and Martinique.
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posted by traceymariel
on May 11, 2011 -
4 answers
Cell phone reception is crappy in my neighborhood. Might switching providers help, or should I invest in an antenna/repeater as recommended in other Askmes?
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posted by mreleganza
on May 10, 2011 -
10 answers
I need to buy a cell phone and data plan that will allow me to respond to emails while I am out quickly and easily. It would also be great if I can use MSN messenger on it. And I would like to do this as cheaply as possible. Recommendations?
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posted by wansac
on May 8, 2011 -
7 answers
I'm travelling on my Scooter about 1,200 kms (800 miles) over two days. Is there a way I can hitch up a 12 volt (car) or 5 volt USB charger to keep my Smartphone topped up while on the road and using power hungry apps? There is no 12v charger available, although there is adequate space under the saddle to store a work around.
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posted by Flashduck
on May 8, 2011 -
10 answers
What's the state of the art in quad-band capable Android smartphones? Essentially I'm looking for alternatives with capabilities similar to the
Motorola Atrix 4G. It needs to be carrier unlocked and support 850/900/1800/1900MHz GSM 2G functions and 2100MHz WCDMA.
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posted by thewalrus
on Apr 21, 2011 -
5 answers
AT&T be gone. What are my options to have a land line at home? Can I use the phones I have?
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posted by snowjoe
on Apr 21, 2011 -
11 answers
My family is meeting up in Paris this June to spend time together, and my parents would like to have a cellphone to use there. They don't currently use one, and know very little about how to get one. They've asked me to figure out their best option.
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posted by smilingtiger
on Apr 15, 2011 -
8 answers
I want a dock-ready iPhone 4 case with a holster that will be protective but not overkill. Recommend me one?
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posted by aabbbiee
on Apr 13, 2011 -
4 answers
What should I look out for if I want to purchase a smartphone from eBay for activation on Sprint's network?
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posted by odinsdream
on Apr 12, 2011 -
5 answers
I'm a customer of a certain recently purchased wireless service. My contract (and my handset) are about to expire. Help me figure out what to do next.
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posted by gnomeloaf
on Apr 12, 2011 -
8 answers
My husband and I are visiting Korea soon. Is the famous WiFi in Korea ubiquitous enough to use his iPhone 4 for web browsing and Skype? We're also renting an SKTelecom cellphone, but we'd like to use the iPhone for data-related tasks and travel apps. Is it just a matter of his iPhone jumping on any Wifi network (without incurring any roaming charges)? We're coming from the US (AT&T), and staying in Jeju and Seoul.
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posted by yeoja
on Apr 10, 2011 -
7 answers
Assuming that the radiation from cellphones is somewhat dangerous, will a product like a chip that absorbs EMR like this one (http://www.radiguard.com.au/the-solution.html) be useful?
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posted by orangekit
on Apr 5, 2011 -
26 answers
Help me identify a mystery component from the board of one of two damaged/crippled Nokia 6820 phones and determine if it's possible for me to get one working Frankenphone out of the two.
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posted by weston
on Apr 3, 2011 -
6 answers
There's a phone accessory booth in my local mall that claims that they can unlock my iPhone. Are they on the level?
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posted by ChrisR
on Mar 29, 2011 -
16 answers
How can I document/print/transfer text messages from a Straighttalk LG220C phone?
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posted by ~Sushma~
on Mar 27, 2011 -
5 answers
Crash course in U.S. cell phone deals for a Brit who's coming to live there...? What can I expect in terms of cost, minutes, data allowances, included wi-fi etc. I'll be in based in NY but travelling all over.
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posted by deeper red
on Mar 23, 2011 -
24 answers
LG Optimus V user here... My phone runs Android and I've rooted it and have gotten rid of some of the bloatware that was on it. Do any of you know any really good root hacks, mods, or other cool things you can do with a rooted Android phone?
posted by antgly
on Mar 22, 2011 -
7 answers
How does the radiation coming from a cell phone handset compare to wifi in terms of wavelength, frequency, intensity, power, and any other important parameters? How similar are they?
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posted by enzymatic
on Mar 6, 2011 -
10 answers
Currently I'm on a RAZR V3x with a T-Mobile prepaid plan. I'm thinking of switching to a better phone, however the plan options look intimidating.
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posted by antgly
on Mar 1, 2011 -
11 answers
I'm going to be in SE Asia and would like to buy a sim card from a carrier that will work across the region. Specifically we'll be in Hong Kong, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia. Is there a carrier that operates in all those areas on a GSM phone: 850/900/1800/1900? Do I need separate sim cards for each nation?
posted by Keith Talent
on Mar 1, 2011 -
7 answers
Co-worker from Cairo is stuck here with an Egyptian Blackberry that has no service due to the government shutdown of cellular providers; what's the best way to get him un-incommunicado while here in DC?
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posted by Challahtronix
on Jan 30, 2011 -
3 answers
Now that the Verizon iPhone is official, I'm going to be counting down the days until February 10th. I'd like your tips/advice/anecdotes about switching from Android to iPhone.
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posted by radioamy
on Jan 11, 2011 -
20 answers
Help me find a new cheap-o cell phone plan that works in the US and Canada.
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posted by mhum
on Jan 10, 2011 -
7 answers
I'm mostly happy with my
Nokia 2330 (weeklong battery life, ultraslim and light candybar, disappears in my pocket, holds up to light abuse), but am getting tired of the slow messaging. The inbox and other sections/menus take forever to load, and I seem to type faster than the phone's little processor can handle. If the messaging was speedier, it would be perfect. But it isn't, and I'd like to upgrade. What should I be looking at next? I'd like to keep the features I like, but have a speedier phone. I only text and (barely) call. I will be prepaid with AT&T or T-Mobile.
posted by Xere
on Jan 4, 2011 -
2 answers
I'm looking for a cheapish mobile phone that can do basic internet chores (facebook, email, basic web stuff). I can't afford a smartphone or the monthly contract that comes with them. I am in the UK. Do you have a phone in this category that you like/hate? What would you recommend? Extensive information about my personal needs and whims follows:
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posted by nowonmai
on Dec 30, 2010 -
7 answers
Help me get my hands on a cell phone that will work in Sweden, before I leave! GSM, SIM, micro-SIM, iPhones, oh my.
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posted by mokudekiru
on Dec 28, 2010 -
6 answers
Loaned a friend a smart phone and very soon afterward he dropped it in water. Help me to beanplate how to get over feeling irritated at my friend.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 23, 2010 -
36 answers
I just got the LG Cosmos on Verizon (not the LG Cosmos Touch), and the booklet it comes with is nearly useless. Anyone else have this phone? Help?
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posted by tzikeh
on Dec 22, 2010 -
3 answers
I'd like to play mp3/audiobooks from my phone through my car's stereo without using wires.
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posted by maulik
on Dec 17, 2010 -
8 answers
Using cell phone with T-Mobile and wondering - do names
and the number show up on a
landline Caller ID?
posted by Gerard Sorme
on Dec 15, 2010 -
11 answers
It's 2010 and I still don't understand how cell phones work. Can you avoid long distance charges by using prepaid cell phone cards? Simpleton details within.
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posted by kitcat
on Dec 14, 2010 -
13 answers
Cellphone-Contract-Filter. 3 1/2 overpriced years w/T-Mobile is about to end (yay!). I have a gypsy-ish career and am clueless about where to get. Please advise! (special snowflake details inside)
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posted by ashtabula to opelika
on Dec 9, 2010 -
2 answers
A world of mobile choices, and none of them fits. How can I find an affordable basic camera phone without a data plan that lets me back up its data?
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posted by Hardcore Poser
on Nov 28, 2010 -
17 answers
Hi MeFites! I was wondering if anyone can enlighten me on how call forwarding on my cell phone will show up on phone records. Also, is it possible to call someone while routing through the original number (from the forwarded-to phone)? How would this show up on phone records? By the way, the phone records I will be talking about are on AT&T and are on the online website. If anyone knows ways to circumvent AT&T's tracking, I would like to hear that as well. One last question: Will simply enabling call forwarding itself change anything on the phone records and is this visible on the records?
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posted by hotchocolate
on Nov 25, 2010 -
6 answers
