How can I transfer files to/from a Motorola V3 Razr and a new Powerbook if the Bluetooth File Exchange seemingly can't do it? It recognizes the phone, but can't see the internal structure of the phone's storage system. Motorola's Mobile Phone Tools has no Mac version. I can sync contacts and calendars with iSync and via Bluetooth, but I have a friend who has the same phone, but the inverse problem: he can transfer files with Bluetooth, but can't get the phone to sync contacts and calendars.
posted by Toolshed
on Sep 1, 2005 -
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I have Nextel and my cell phone reception is absolutely terrible at my house. What would be my best bet for improving my reception? I would rather not switch phone services because I would have to buy out my contract. I live in Mass. my area code is 781 and my zip is 01773 just in case that helps.
posted by pwally
on Aug 31, 2005 -
5 answers
I'm looking for a banana phone. Not the song, thanks, but a real, honest-to-goodness banana-shaped phone.
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posted by tommasz
on Aug 30, 2005 -
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I just got screwed by a VOIP company. After a month of trying to reinstate a virtual number they accidently deleted, they’ve now confessed that they assigned it to someone else. I asked “What can you do to make this right”, and all they said was “we can give you a new phone number”. What official-type people can I complain to so I can get “The Rage” out of my system?
posted by alan
on Aug 23, 2005 -
5 answers
Cell phone surveillance... just heard what must be an urban myth: that police have the capability to use your cellphone as a listening device and that even if the power is off, that the device can be powered up remotely. The person who passed this information takes out his battery to ensure that his conversations are not monitored. I have heard of aliens monitoring brainwaves through metal fillings, but this seems over the top. Any truth?
posted by swamperro
on Aug 23, 2005 -
40 answers
Wanted: a relatively simple wired-to-the-wall phone with headset jack, message-waiting blinking light (phone company voicemail), speaker phone, and maybe a few speed-dial buttons (caller ID optional but preferred). Only need one line, no answering machine, no wireless. Does this phone exist?
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posted by amtho
on Aug 21, 2005 -
6 answers
UNCLE!!! I'm finally giving up and getting a cell phone. One for me, one for the man-boy who's 14.
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posted by wordswinker
on Aug 17, 2005 -
21 answers
Buying a new cell phone: I'm in the market for new cell phones and a shared plan, and I've noticed that most of the internet sellers are run by a company called
Inphonic. Does anyone have experience ordering through an Inphonic-powered seller? Does anyone have alternative suggestions that worked well for them?
posted by monju_bosatsu
on Aug 13, 2005 -
2 answers
My dad just renewed our contract w/ Verizon Wireless. Can any MeFites recommend a good (and preferably inexpensive) bluetooth / camera cell phone?
posted by creeront
on Jul 31, 2005 -
11 answers
Can you recommend a camera phone? I want something small, comfortable to talk on, that takes good pictures (for a camera phone), and has email access for sending photos off to flickr.
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posted by medpt
on Jul 24, 2005 -
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Someone I know is getting multiple phone calls per day to their cell phone from an unlisted "Private Number" (so says the cell screen). The caller hangs up after about 10 seconds without saying anything. Nothing can be heard in the background, except possibly a rustling sound. Because of the nonresponse, it is unclear whether a human is making the call or if it is somehow automated.
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posted by _sirmissalot_
on Jul 24, 2005 -
20 answers
Why do so many people say "Thank you for taking my call" when phoning radio talk shows?
posted by crosten
on Jul 18, 2005 -
16 answers
I own a Motorola v600 cell phone. On the side of the phone are buttons which change the ring style. Can I disable them?
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posted by null terminated
on Jul 13, 2005 -
8 answers
Help me locate software to transfer images from my Samsung picture phone to my laptop.
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posted by jenovus
on Jun 29, 2005 -
5 answers
What do I need for enterprise VoIP, and do you think the technology's mature enough?
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posted by SpecialK
on Jun 29, 2005 -
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Is there a VOIP service like Vonage that lets you choose your own phone number (not just the area code?) Vonage does not currently support such "vanity numbers." Note I am not trying to move a current phone number over but create a new one from scratch if it is available.
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posted by neustile
on Jun 28, 2005 -
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I've got a Sony Ericcson P910A cell phone that runs the Symbian UIQ operating system.
What are some cool pieces of software for it?
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posted by kungfujoe
on Jun 27, 2005 -
1 answer
If I run my phone through my modem, how can I record the conversation?
posted by punishinglemur
on Jun 23, 2005 -
5 answers
After a long love affair with my Treo, I've gone and bought a Nokia 9500. It's too big to be my primary phone but I'm hoping it can replace my laptop when I'm travelling. What Series 80 software do you folks consider as essential?
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posted by blag
on Jun 23, 2005 -
3 answers
Anyone have any recommendations on a good place to buy cell phones?
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posted by mrg
on Jun 19, 2005 -
7 answers
This happened to my girlfriend in 1987, and for years she's been telling the story as though it was a genuine mistake. The first time she told me the story, I immediately thought it was a prank.
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posted by interrobang
on Jun 12, 2005 -
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Does anyone know if there is a rule, strategy, or timeline that phone companies follow in pursuing outstanding bills from customers? Normally I could care less about such things, but recent dealings with my provider (Cingular) leave me rather puzzled..
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posted by p3t3
on Jun 10, 2005 -
10 answers
I recently installed the
greasemonkey script for Vonage users that turns phone numbers into URLs that when clicked, causes your phone to pick up and dial the number. I find this incredibly useful -- is there any kind of plug-in that will give me the same functionality within my Outlook address book?
posted by stupidsexyFlanders
on Jun 10, 2005 -
2 answers
How does one go about procuring one of those magic 5 digit SMS numbers? For instance: 46645 (googl) is the SMS interface to google.
posted by djacobs
on May 26, 2005 -
2 answers
My boss is heading to Nepal in a week and wants to stay connected to the USA. He's interested in purchasing -- or renting? -- a satellite phone. Any recommendations for providers, and comments on service & clarity would be appreciated.
posted by mollykiely
on May 25, 2005 -
1 answer
I've installed phone management and sync software for my new mobile phone, but cannot allocate a comm port successfully. The help file says to use a comm port from the list which has a * beside it, but there are no ports listed with an asterisk beside them.
I am using a USB connection.
Any guidance would be much appreciated
posted by haelen
on May 22, 2005 -
7 answers
I am looking for a proven, simple and possibly cheap way to boost my mobile phone's signal. Inside my house I have no signal, however on the roof I can sometimes get a signal and make phone calls. I know there are repeaters, but does anyone know of a product that is tried and works well.
Oh, and I am on Bell CDMA in Canada
posted by bright77blue
on May 20, 2005 -
10 answers
What recourse do I have to stop a collections company from repeatedly calling my home for somebody who does not reside here?
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posted by diamondsky
on May 9, 2005 -
14 answers
My boyfriend will be spending the summer in western Alaska (sans cell coverage or reliable access to Internet), and he's looking for an inexpensive calling card to use from a landline.
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posted by hamster
on May 9, 2005 -
9 answers
I want to transfer my pay as you talk phone from Vodafone to
easyMobile, but I can't seem to find out how to get my Porting Authorisation Code (PAC) from Vodafone, so that I can keep my existing number. Calling their helpline just gives me a bunch of automated menus that don't apply. Has anyone done this before?
posted by Orange Goblin
on Apr 25, 2005 -
3 answers
I'm moving this summer. I'd like to get a new mobile phone and service plan based in my new city a few months before I move so people, and potential employers, can call me via a number that's local to them. Never having done this before, I have many questions.
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posted by alan
on Apr 22, 2005 -
14 answers
Is there a way to share voice and fax on one line without continually hooking and unhooking wires?
posted by bjork24
on Apr 21, 2005 -
9 answers
What's the difference between the various frequency bands for portable phones? I wish to buy a portable phone / digital answering machine for my home (not a cellular phone), and have noticed they come in 900Mhz, 2.4Ghz and 5.8Ghz versions. Is there a difference between these that I should know about before buying a phone?
posted by jacquilynne
on Apr 18, 2005 -
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