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August 7, 2008: Portable Power Round-up
Comments: 1 | Categories: Handset Accessories
For a while now I've been trying out various portable charging solutions, certainly not all. I can't afford to by every one on the market and many companies couldn't be reached for testing units, despite my best efforts There are...
July 3, 2008: Nokia Family Vacation
Comments: 6 | Categories: Gadgets , GPS , Handset Accessories , Internet Tablet , Nokia , Nseries , Travel
From July 1 through July 12 I am on vacation in Washington State, my home state. The weather here in Seattle, these first 2 days, has been excellent and a delightful change from the usual July weather in Dallas/Fort Worth,...
May 20, 2008: Putting the Nokia MD-5W to Work
Comments: 2 | Categories: Bluetooth , Handset Accessories , Music , Nokia , Nseries
I've mentioned in the past that I have mega playlists on my device(s) and love to listen to them wherever I am. Now since I don't have an N78 to utilize the FM Transmitter ability, nor do I have a...
March 12, 2008: N Series Proporta Power Challenge: Day 2
Comments: 0 | Categories: Gadgets , Handset Accessories
On this second day of the power challenge it became clear solely replying on the Proporta Mobile Device Charger was not only impractical, potentially impossible with solely one Proporta unit but even more importantly as our reader "gore" pointedly commented...
March 11, 2008: N Series Proporta Power Challenge: Day 1
Comments: 2 | Categories: Gadgets , Handset Accessories
After 24 hours it is becoming clear that this challenge is not going to be as easy as i first anticipated. The biggest hurdle on all of the challenge is time itself. The time it take for mobile devices (N95...
March 10, 2008: N Series Proporta Power Challenge
Comments: 3 | Categories: Gadgets , Handset Accessories
During the course of this next week (Monday through Friday) I am going to go without recharging either Nokia N95-3 and N810 from any outside power source except the Proporta. I started the day off with all three devices full...
January 25, 2008: Nokia N95 8GB - Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend
Comments: 2 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia , Nseries
Ok we are talking MAJOR blingage here!!! (place sunglasses on now) Goldstriker International, a UK based company who specializes in personal customization of your coveted mobile phones and other personal items has introduced a diamond encrusted, white gold customization to...
November 13, 2007: Bluetooth Keyboard Worth Looking At
Comments: 9 | Categories: Apple/Mac , Bluetooth , Handset Accessories
I'm slowly moving into the world of Apple, but I'll get there eventually. Having used the SU-8W bluetooth keyboard since owning my Nokia 6600 I really didn't come across anything that interested me... until now. Scott Janousek has an article...
October 8, 2007: So Where Are The Carry Cases?
Comments: 7 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia , Nseries
I've received a few emails inquiring as to where the carry cases are for the N95-3, N95 8GB and N81. I think those are valid questions, don't you? I myself have the same question. Seems like the carry cases are...
September 25, 2007: Win a Nokia N95 with Music Accessories!
Comments: 0 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia
Nokia Europe has a contest going and the prize is a doozie!! Not only do you get an N95, but you also get the BH-501 Stereo BT Headset and MD-5W BT Speakers, all of which I spoke about here. I...
September 24, 2007: The Ultimate Nokia Carrying Accessory
Comments: 0 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia
It may not be fashionable but its definitely functionable. Especially for people like me. I hate belt clips. Sometimes I don't carry a purse. And black and white go with almost everything.But having my device at wrist distance is definitely...
August 27, 2007: Nokia's New Enhancements
Comments: 1 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia , Nseries , Press Releases
Nokia Nseries decks out in a hot new range of enhancements Espoo, Finland - There has never been a better time to accessorize your multimedia computer or mobile phone, now that Nokia has introduced the ultimate enhancements in design and...
August 3, 2007: Who's Ears Are These Headsets For?
Comments: 9 | Categories: Bluetooth , Handset Accessories
Warning... this post might come across as totally unimportant to some. I've come across many bluetooth headsets over the years. Some more comfortable than the last. Some with pretty nifty designs but less function and some with all the functions...
August 2, 2007: FCC Approves New Bluetooth GPS Module - Nokia LD-4W
Comments: 1 | Categories: Bluetooth , Handset Accessories , Nokia
According to MobileWhack, the FCC has approved the new Nokia Bluetooth GPS Module. The Nokia LD-4W works as an add-on to bluetooth enabled devices including the Nokia 770. Price and availability hasn't been determined yet.
July 26, 2007: Nokia MU-41 4GB MicroSD
Comments: 8 | Categories: Eseries , Handset Accessories , Nokia , Nseries
Well this is good news. It probably would be even better if I knew where it was being sold. Devin from The Nokia Guide has revealed that Nokia has secretly made available a 4GB microSD card for the N95 and...
July 15, 2007: The Power of Bluetooth - Life Without Wires
Comments: 10 | Categories: Bluetooth , Gadgets , Handset Accessories , Music , N-Gage , Nokia , Nseries , S60 , S60 3rd Edition
The first time I was introduced to bluetooth was with the Nokia N-Gage. Regardless of all the over dramatization of "side-talking", the N-Gage opened up a world of bluetooth opportunities with its multi-game playing capabilities. In my honest opinion if...
June 13, 2007: An Interesting Charging Solution for N95 Users
Comments: 5 | Categories: Gadgets , Handset Accessories , Nseries
At the S60 event in Chicago I learned some pretty interesting things about N95 users. For one, some carry an extra battery with them. Some were discussing the ages of old where the travel battery charger needs to be revamped...
June 13, 2007: Turn Your N95 Into a Powerhouse with 4GB of Memory
Comments: 7 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nseries
AllAboutSymbian informs that their are new 4GB SDHC microSD cards out there to turn our N95's into mean multimedia machines. Lol Rafe didn't use those exact words but packing 4GB of memory... what would you call it? It's been confirmed...
June 7, 2007: Nokia To Offer Limited Edition Björn Weckström N76 and Device Jewelry
Comments: 0 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia , Nseries
Helsinki - Nokia today announced that they are working with noted Finnish artist Björn Weckström to offer a customized, limited edition Nokia N76 multimedia computer available only at the Helsinki Nokia Flagship store. Inspired by natural forms made when the...
May 28, 2007: Nokia N95 Leather Carry Case CP-191 - Coming Soon
Comments: 8 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia , Nseries
Why the cases don't come out when the devices do I have no clue, but both BlueUnplugged and Mobile Planet have OEM Leather cases coming soon for the N95. From the looks of it, it seems to be a lot...
May 11, 2007: Nokia N95 Nseries Cases Available at Plemix
Comments: 6 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia , Nseries
For those interested in those cool cases that came prepackaged with some of the N95's, Plemix.com has them available for sale. Not sure if you are willing to spend $27USD. Where and how they came across them I have no...
May 1, 2007: Ok Nokia, We Need A CA-70 Replacement
Comments: 1 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia , Nseries , PC Connectivity
Yeah I know... I've mentioned this accessory before and more recently last week. But with good reason. The CA-70 was a hot item for those that have used it. But as one of my commenters reminded me, pop-port will be...
May 1, 2007: Housings for the N95 Have Appeared
Comments: 2 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia , Nseries
From an interesting comparison discussion on Howard Forums comes the link to what is possible the first and only retailer selling "OEM" housings for the N95. Colors such as Plum, Sand and Warm Graphite are available from BlueUnplugged.com, but what's...
March 21, 2007: Fashion Headsets for Spring
Comments: 0 | Categories: Bluetooth , Handset Accessories , Nokia
Well, its official... today is the first day of Spring!! Time to shed all of that black in my wardrobe. When it comes to accessories I've been known to match my stuff to my phone and not my wardrobe for...
March 2, 2007: Nokia DT-22 Tripod Price Info
Comments: 1 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia
Mobile Planet (Expansys) is usually a reliable place to purchase Nokia accessories, so when I saw the Nokia DT-22 Tripod listed I was happy to see that it would soon be available for sale. Since price has been the topic...
March 2, 2007: Women Like Jewelry... Especially For Our Mobiles
Comments: 2 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia
Its starting to seem that we femme fatales always have to search for certain mobile accessories that we come across. Especially Nokia Original Accessories. Lets revert back to Valentine's day. Nokia Europe had released its "Pink" site (which is no...
February 25, 2007: Buyer Beware, and an Apology
Comments: 1 | Categories: Handset Accessories
I posted a while back about purchasing the OEM Black housing for the N73. Recent finding proved to me that this isn't an OEM housing. (sigh) Now any N73 Music Edition owner can tell that the back housing is all...
February 1, 2007: Looking For The N73 Music Edition Housing?
Comments: 2 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia , Nseries
If your looking to change the look of your Nokia N73, Cellular NationWide Network has the solution. The Nokia N73 Music Edition looks so classic in black, not to say that the N73 housings in general aren't great looking (I...
January 16, 2007: Nokia N800 Accessories Starting to Appear
Comments: 0 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia , Nseries
Nokia Europe has released a new accessory for its N800 users. "The case protects your Nokia N800 Internet Tablet and lets you conveniently carry the device with you when on the go. The two additional magnets allow you to attach...
January 13, 2007: Nokia's Introduces USB Charging Solutions
Comments: 0 | Categories: Eseries , Handset Accessories , Nokia , Nseries , PC Connectivity
I've often though about a solution for this. I tend to carry around a spare charger in my purse... amongst other things. I'm not a big fan of 3rd party accessories, unless its a Krussel case. Fortunately, Nokia has come...
December 14, 2006: Steve Reviews the Nokia Tripod
Comments: 2 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia
Steve at AllAboutSymbian has gotten his hands on Nokia's Imaging Tripod DT-22 and gives us his review. The DT-22 was first featured on the Mobile Filmakers site and demonstrated with the image and video powerhouse, the N93. According to Nokia's...
November 8, 2006: Nokia Tripod For The N93
Comments: 0 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia , Nseries
Mobile filmaking should be a breeze with this little tripod from Nokia. The Nokia Tripod DT-22 was seen on the Mobile Filmakers Site hosted by Nokia Asia and should be available sometime this quarter. Take and watch videos with more...
September 24, 2006: Nokia E61 Mods - PINK!
Comments: 2 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia , S60 3rd Edition
Steve has pointed me to the E-Series Blog where asome pretty cool make-overs are being created for the E61/E62. Now this one shown here... this pink one... just who do you think would appreciate that? I'm not gonna say that...
August 7, 2006: Nokia BH-501 - The Perfect N91 Companion
Comments: 6 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia
When you listen to music you want to lean back, relax and be comfortable. You want to just close your eyes and feel the music. Looking at this headset I can tell that the comfort level will go hand and...
May 22, 2006: Nokia Combines Mobile and Automobile In Its New Car Kit
Comments: 0 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia , Press Releases
Today Nokia launched the CK-20W Multimedia Car Kit, the first integrated handsfree solution to combine high-quality communication, music, navigation and push-to-talk in the car. Previously, drivers who wanted to retrofit their cars with music, navigation or communication had to install...
March 27, 2006: Nokia HS-26W $19.99 at CompUSA
Comments: 0 | Categories: Handset Accessories
Ok guys, I don't make this stuff up. A tip alerted me that CompUSA has the Nokia HS-26W Bluetooth Headset on sale (white only) for $19.99. EXCELLENT!!! Bad thing is that its In-Store only. BOOOO!!!! Priced originally at $49.99 less...
March 24, 2006: Compliment Your Pink Nokia 6111 With a Matching HS-26W
Comments: 0 | Categories: Bluetooth , Handset Accessories
For those of you who went ga-ga over the Pink Edition Nokia 6111 you can now compliment your handset with Nokia's Pink HS-26W. The Pink HS-26W can be found at MobilePlanet (Expansys USA) for $45.95, which happens to be cheaper...
March 20, 2006: Jabra BT 160 a Definate Fashion Accessory
Comments: 1 | Categories: Bluetooth , Handset Accessories
Looks like Jabra is adding some flair to their Bluetooth headsets. The Jabra BT160 not only comes with 33 different "shells" to match mostly anything you have, you can also custom design your own headset. This goes way beyond the...
March 13, 2006: Incoming Call? Check Your Rearview Mirror
Comments: 0 | Categories: Bluetooth , Gadgets , Handset Accessories
How cool is this. Being able to view your incoming calls via your rearview mirror seems to be much safer than looking down at your cellphone while driving. ModooFree BT is a handsfree bluetooth car kit which displays and announces...
March 13, 2006: Ladies, Add C'Élégance To Your Mobiles
Comments: 0 | Categories: Handset Accessories
C'Élégance (pronounced cell-egance) is jewelry for your cell phone. I think we've all outgrown the Paris Hilton "bling" by now but still want a certain unique chic to our mobiles and C'Élégance provides just that. C'Élégance is unique jewelry that...
March 8, 2006: Nokia Allows You To Share the Music
Comments: 0 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia , Press Releases
The Nokia Wireless Audio Gateway AD-42W connects music on your mobile device with your home stereo. Espoo, Finland - Nokia, the global leader in mobility, today announced a new Bluetooth enhancement; the Nokia Wireless Audio Gateway AD-42W, a device that...
January 4, 2006: Nokia's Memory Card Line-up
Comments: 0 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia
Somewhere during the course of 2005 Nokia introduced its array of memory cards available to compliment their newer as well as some older handsets. This is a good thing. I for one really hate buying cards that I'm not sure...
November 3, 2005: ATP Releases 1GB RSDVMMC
Comments: 0 | Categories: Handset Accessories
US : ATP Electronic announced the release of 1GB MMCmobile flash cards. In addition to supporting dual voltage (3V and 1.8V), a key feature in saving battery power in mobile phones, the ATP 1GB MMCmobile cards allow for super fast...
September 18, 2005: Super Twinsim Card Allows for 2 Cel Numbers
Comments: 0 | Categories: Handset Accessories
textually.org reports that Chinese manufacturer Guangzhou Better International has come up with a dual sim card which enables the user to switch between two sim cards (with two different telephone numbers) without turning off their cell phone. This has been...
September 11, 2005: N-Gage QD Accessory Portfolio Now Selling
Comments: 0 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia
No sooner than I had asked the question on Mobitopia the N-Gage QD Accessory Portolio items appeared N-Gage website's online store (UK). (Trust me... it wasn't there when I had asked) Some items are available now and the rest, such...
July 24, 2005: N-Gage Accessories 2005 - Time to Spruce Up Your N-Gage (QD)
Comments: 0 | Categories: Handset Accessories
For the past few weeks I have totally been neglecting my N-Gage. So, today after writing a few articles for PhoneMag, I decided to make today my N-Gage Sunday. I remember the press release back in May when the Nokia...
July 22, 2005: Bluetooth Gamepad for All You Mobile Gamers!!!
Comments: 1 | Categories: Handset Accessories
Now this is something that I would definately grab!! I think it would make plaing Frozen Bubble on my 6630 much easier. And I’m sure N-Gager’s will definaly appreciate this...(I can’t tell you the marks that I have on my...
June 18, 2005: ATP 512 DV-RSMMC On Sale!
Comments: 0 | Categories: Handset Accessories
For all of those looking for higher storage on their powerful smartphones, USA Memory now has the 512MB Dual Volt Reduced Sized Multimedia Card (DV-RSMMC)on sale for $99.99...KILLER!!!
May 30, 2005: Jabra Pink EarWave Boom
Comments: 2 | Categories: Handset Accessories
Jabra has announced that they will be offering a special edition to their Earwave Boom Headset in support of Breast Cancer Education. via: press release From May 1 to June 30, 2005, Jabra will donate $1 to breastcancer.org for the...
May 28, 2005: NextLink Bluespoon 5G(BETA)- First Look
Comments: 0 | Categories: Handset Accessories
I got my 5G (BETA) today and this thing is awesomely tiny!!! At the time that I opened the box and took out all the contents I was wearing my Plantronics m2500 because the Jabra was charging. One of the...
April 15, 2005: The Jabra 250 Review
Comments: 16 | Categories: Handset Accessories
Until recently I've only been familiar with Nokia Bluetooth headsets, well, because I have Nokia phones. Thanks to PDABuzz.com I recently had the pleasure of trying out the Jabra 250 and I must say that it is the most comfortable...
March 27, 2005: What Ever Happened to the Nokia MP3 Player?
Comments: 3 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Music , Nokia
Ipod, Ipod Shuffle, SE Mp3 Player... yes these are all new. Seems like mobile manufacturers are beginning to play a role in todays portable music upcomings. But what ever happened to the Nokia HDR-1? Nokia's MP3 player was out about...
March 26, 2005: UPDATE: Nokia Wireless Keyboard - SU-8W Review (Nokia 6600 Compatibilty)
Comments: 2 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia
Since my review, I've received alot of emails questioning the compatibility with the Nokia 6600. Mainly because I had it pictured there. Well as promised I spent time this morning testing it out and I'm happy to say that it...
March 16, 2005: Nokia Wireless Keyboard SU-8W Review
Comments: 45 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia
Nokia Wireless Keyboard came today which made my day a bit more exciting. (along with my pink rabbit fur but I'm sure you are not here to hear about that). I was surprised to see how compact it was, although...
December 19, 2004: Thumbs-Up on the Nokia Wireless Boom Headset
Comments: 0 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia
After using the Nokia HDW-2 for almost a year it was refreshing to switch to the HS-4W. I went through several ear clips, as most others did, but Nokia always replaced them! That still wasn't good enough for me. Having...
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