What's a better deal for a contract iPhone — pay more per month and get the phone cheaper, or get a cheaper phone?
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posted by jaffacakerhubarb
on Jun 16, 2009 -
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Where can I find slick, light skin/protectors for my T-Mobile G1 (google android phone)? The only stuff I've seen so far has been those bulky ugly hard plastic sheaths. I need something like what this place has to offer (for the iphone) http://www.more-thing.com/apple.html.
Thanks! : )
posted by albatross5000
on Jun 10, 2009 -
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How can I get my text messages back? I had approximately 400 texts saved on my phone, which broke. While I was waiting to get the replacement, I put the SIM card into my old phone and used it for a week or two. The new phone has arrived, but when I put the card in and checked my texts, about 370 seem to have disappeared.
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posted by corey flood
on Jun 9, 2009 -
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Help me choose the wording for a t-shirt that pointedly calls people out on their terrible cell phone etiquette.
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posted by Roach
on Jun 9, 2009 -
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I made a terrible mistake and racked up a big cell phone bill while roaming internationally (iphone - data roaming!). What should I do? Can I negotiate this down somehow?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 7, 2009 -
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Is now is a good time to get locked into a 3 year contract or should I wait to see what the (apparently forthcoming) new competition brings.
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posted by backwards guitar
on Jun 2, 2009 -
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Every year my DH hits the back roads on his bike, most of the time alone. I've been bugging him to get a phone to take with him since he dumped the bike a couple of years ago while riding alone. He hit a road that was covered in sand and couldn't pull up before he hit the ditch. The bike was not too bad, but he separated his shoulder and had to wait for someone to help him get it out of the ditch as he couldn't call roadside assistance. Of course, he wants me to find the phone and I haven't a clue. So what's the best for him?
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posted by x46
on May 29, 2009 -
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I want an
HTC Magic, badly. T-Mobile is sitting on it for probably the rest of the summer in order to prevent cannibalizing G1 sales. But I know they're for sale by
Vodafone and Rogers will be shipping them in the next couple of weeks. What are the best practices for buying an unlocked cellphone?
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posted by Plutor
on May 29, 2009 -
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I bought a Verizon Dare about 6 months ago and I've got phone envy. I'm stuck with Verizon (and my wife prefers it) for the next two years. How can I get a Blackberry on the cheap?
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posted by roundrock
on May 27, 2009 -
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PrepaidCellFilter: Two questions about prepaid cell plans:
1. Can I use a phone I buy off eBay with one of these plans, or is it essential to use the phones provided by the carrier?
2. If I'm mostly interested in texting, which prepaid cell provider would be the best for me?
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posted by reenum
on May 21, 2009 -
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Talking on my Blackberry while it was plugged into the charger did weird and horrible things to the battery (battery started bulging a bit and voltage changes made my phone crash a lot), and so I bought a new battery and refrain from doing that.
Must I avoid doing this with my iPhone as well or is this problem a quirk related to how Blackberries operate while in charging mode? I have unlimited minutes on my cell plan, other than battery talk-time limits...
posted by Fupped Duck
on May 20, 2009 -
13 answers
How do I stop getting a scam(?) call daily on my cell phone from a number in New York?
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posted by dios
on May 19, 2009 -
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I'm spending about UKP65 on phone, cell/mobile phone and broadband Internet each month. How can I consolidate all these options into something cheaper but just as reliable?
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posted by BrokenEnglish
on May 16, 2009 -
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Calling from a landline in the US to a Mexican cell phone number (Veracruz state): Possible without selling your immortal soul?
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posted by subajestad
on May 14, 2009 -
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I've noticed that mobile phones have a much easier time talking to each other than to most laptops/PCs. Is there any software out there that can make a PC behave like a mobile phone? For some reason I'm expecting mostly open-source, but anything is welcome.
posted by d7415
on May 14, 2009 -
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Next month my hobby club will meet in a local library meeting room. It has no phone and no internet connection. The library cannot provide any phone line to the room. We want to phone a fellow hobbyist in another state and interview him about an aspect of the hobby in which he is an expert, for about 30 minutes. Can anybody think of a low/no-cost solution to providing speaker audio to boost the sound to an acceptable level?
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posted by eaglehound
on May 11, 2009 -
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I'm an ATT Wireless customer and I just upgraded my phone (to Samsung Eternity). Everything works fine, except that people can't leave me voicemails.
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posted by mahamandarava
on Apr 25, 2009 -
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We think it would be a good idea for our teens to have (a) cell phone(s) . We're considering kajeet and a pay-as-you-go plan. Good/bad idea? Details inside.
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posted by misha
on Apr 22, 2009 -
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The other day I saw someone had an app for their iPhone that basically took the sound coming in the microphone and showed what the highs and lows were on an equalizer. Is there something like this for Windows Mobile?
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posted by Deflagro
on Apr 21, 2009 -
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Is a cell phone gateway what we need, and have you used one you would recommend?
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posted by geeky
on Apr 18, 2009 -
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My cell phone has suddenly lost all reception despite being otherwise fully functional. Is there any way to restore it?
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posted by digitaldraco
on Apr 16, 2009 -
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How do I get an RSS feed from Braincast that references the location of wavs online to be a source of audio for a podcast feed?
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posted by merocet
on Apr 15, 2009 -
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The cell phone gives off a staticky, crackly buzzing sound, audible on both sides of the connection. What are some possible causes and solutions?
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posted by not_on_display
on Apr 12, 2009 -
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Here goes my lamest question ever...so, I have for some reason become determined to have the "Liberty Bell March" (aka the "Monty Python" theme song) as my phone's ringtone -- but, I'd like a clip of the ACTUAL recording, not some crappy MIDI file (which is all it seems I can find). anyone know where I can find that?
posted by EmpressCallipygos
on Apr 5, 2009 -
15 answers
Can anyone recommend a not too expensive cell phone I can use to also read Gutenberg texts?
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posted by cdc
on Apr 4, 2009 -
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Should I ditch my cell phone in favor of a Peek/Skype/GrandCentral solution?
Has anyone successfully attempted this kind of migration away from traditional cell phone service? Is there anything I should consider or be aware of?
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posted by tev
on Apr 3, 2009 -
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What applications/software for your mobile device did you find useful/essential for travelling?
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posted by zaebiz
on Mar 31, 2009 -
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I'm tired of the Antelope alarm tone on my BlackBerry. Does anyone have any recommendations for alarm clock tones I can load onto my SD card?
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posted by ijoyner
on Mar 29, 2009 -
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I have an LG Renoir that I want to use in the gym as an MP3 player. How do i make it differentiate music from ringtones?
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posted by anonaccount
on Mar 25, 2009 -
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Which will work better for me for improving my cellphone coverage, a microcell unit or a booster?
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posted by RikiTikiTavi
on Mar 23, 2009 -
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I'm looking for a carrying-case for both my cellphone (
Sanyo M1, clamshell-type) and my iPod Touch. I'd like a small protective case that fits both devices, with a wrist strap. Thanks for any suggestions!
posted by barefoot
on Mar 20, 2009 -
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Does your cell phone provider have a record of your text messages? How long do they keep it? Could it be used as evidence against you in a court case?
posted by matkline
on Mar 18, 2009 -
15 answers
Any good
Motorola E815 (Verizon Wireless) replacements? I love love love this phone. Although I've had issues with it, the non-Verizon interface is top notch, the texting is the best I've ever encountered, and the signal quality/sound quality is great. I've been simply buying them on Ebay, but was looking for other Verizon options made in the last 4 years. Price: Cheap.
posted by sandmanwv
on Mar 12, 2009 -
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Canadian phone/cable/internetfilter: what combo of services are cheapest?
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posted by Acari
on Mar 1, 2009 -
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Can I get the G1 or G2 (when it comes out) and use it on ATT&T without signing a contract with T-Mobile?
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posted by blackout
on Feb 24, 2009 -
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Is there a website where I could input known cellphone numbers and know what carriers they are registered with?
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posted by teg4rvn
on Feb 24, 2009 -
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For no apparent reason, my apartment (despite strong signal according to my cellphone) has become a "dead zone". What remedies do I have?
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posted by undercoverhuwaaah
on Feb 13, 2009 -
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Frequently, when people call my cell phone, I hear it ring at my end but they don't at their end. There's just... nothing. This has been going on for about the last month, and I'd say it happens on about 1/3 of the calls to my phone. Is the problem with my phone or with my service provider?
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posted by amro
on Feb 9, 2009 -
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I'm losing my cell phone number of 12 years to my employer when I leave the company this week. As policy, they will not allow me to keep it but wondered if anyone can provide some help on how to snag it from AT&T once the company cancels it and it's free to be re-assigned.
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posted by rholly
on Jan 26, 2009 -
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