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Torch at Amazon Wireless for $99

August 12th, 2010 BBerryNews
I just ordered my Torch from Amazon Wireless for $99. I had looked at Wirefly and LetsTalk, but both insisted on a minimum $59 (900 minute) voice plan that you have to keep for 181 days. No such problem with Amazon where I ordered it with the $39 voice and $15 data plan.

I’m an ATT Premier customer and hope that I will be able to apply the Premier discount once I get the phone. Amazon does have an 181 day condition, but it appears to be only regarding termination. Even if i can’t get the discount for 6 months, it is still a lot cheaper than the ATT store and I don’t have to pay sales tax.

Fedex shipping is free, but it is "2-day" which is actually more like 4-5 days. I was not able to upgrade to overnight shipping. They don’t give any option for changing the type of shipping.

There is an $18 upgrade fee, but I would have had to pay that at the ATT store too. I’m upgrading from the original iphone which has been out of contract for several months. I played with the Torch at the store yesterday and really like the combo of iphone and bb type features.

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Simple Mobile Review Podcast #31: It’s A Good Thing You’re Injured

August 11th, 2010 BBerryNews

Simple Mobile Review Podcast

Episode #31 of the Simple Mobile Review Podcast, It’s a Good Thing You’re Injured, is now up.  I’m back from vacation, Brent’s son is married, and Research in Motion dominated the show this week.  Have a listen and be sure to follow @SMRpodcast on Twitter.  We will be doing more giveaways very soon.

Hosts: Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley, Brent Harman, Robb Dunewood
Recorded: August 8th, 2010
Published: August 9th, 2010
Duration: 1hr 25Min

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SHOW TOPICS

Robb and Brent are back

  • Robb talks about his vacation
  • Brent talks about the wedding
  • Chris is disappointed there are no videos of Brent dancing

Reactions to RIM’s press conference

  • Robb likes OS 6 not to hot on the phone
  • Rod says that the phone may be underpowered
  • Chris thinks the DROID has the same processor
  • Brent confirms the specs

BlackBerry Messenger banning

  • Rod said that they may be putting a server up in Saudi Arabia
  • Robb says that they had to cave to save their stock

Is Verizon lying about the DROID and Tethering

  • Chris says yes
  • Rod says sort of
  • Brent says absolutely
  • Robb says they wouldn’t lose in court

Quick hits

  • Bing Maps looks great
  • HP Mistress speaks
  • Motorola is building a tablet

PICKS OF THE WEEK

Google Mobile App (Searching on Andorid Phone) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)

FolderOrganizer ( Android Screen Organizer ) Brent Harman (SimpleMobileReview)

Yubi Key ( Multi-Factor authentication ) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)

Neiko Super-Bright LED Flashlight ( Funny Website / eBook Reader ) Chris AshleySimpleMobileReview)

Special Thanks to Laura Tsaggaris for the Music

Download Warning Signs on Amazon

Find out more information about Laura on her Website

BIO

Laura Tsaggaris is a Pittsburgh, PA native, who now calls Washington, DC home. Laura is currently touring and working in support of her second full-length independent recording, Keep Talking. Tsaggaris has delivers a focused collection of songs peppered with hard-won insight. Her unique writing style, electric stage performance, and glowing national press for this new record serve as proof that Laura Tsaggaris has arrived and is here to stay.

Contact Info

General: info@lauratsaggaris.com

Booking: chris@rottlesound.com

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Win a Jabra Cruiser Bluetooth Car Kit

August 6th, 2010 BBerryNews

Jabra Cruiser

We have two Jabra Cruiser Bluetooth Car Kits we want to give away. If you are following @RIMarkable, @SimpleMobileRev or @SMRPodcast all you have to do is tweet the following:

Win a free #Jabra Cruiser Bluetooth Car Kit from @SimpleMobileRev & @SMRPodcast Winner to be Announced on August 8th Podcast

There will be two winners announced on sunday’s podcast.  This is for US Residents only, but outside of that it could not be easier.  Copy, Paste, Tweet. Handsfree calling is a law in many states now so be safe and avoid the ticket.  Jabra Cruiser is about $50 on Amazon.  Remember Copy | Paste | Tweet.

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Amazon Does Over $1 Billion In Sales From Mobile Devices Per Year

July 28th, 2010 BBerryNews

Amazon BlackBerry

We just heard a very interesting stat where Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos, said that Amazon does over $1 billion in sales from mobile devices per year, most of which comes by way of smartphones.

The leading mobile commerce device today is the smartphone, but we’re excited by the potential of the new category of wireless tablet computers. Over time, tablet computers could become a meaningful additional driver for our business.

It’s mind boggling to think that the smartphone market is only 6% to 8% saturated.

[Via Mashable]

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Simple Mobile Review Podcast #9: We Interview Patrick Hankinson From Tether (FKA) TetherBerry

March 5th, 2010 BBerryNews

Simple Mobile Review Podcast

In episode #9 of the Simple Mobile Review Podcast we interview Patrick Hankinson, one of the founders of Tether, formerly TetherBerry.

You don’t want to miss this episode…  Patrick has a little something for listeners.

Listen to the show:

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Show Topics

Interview with Patrick Hankinson

  • We are very happy to Patrick Hankinson of Tether join us for a great interview.
  • We cover what is Tether and what are it’s benefits.
  • We also cover how they got started and much more

BlackBerry Slider Pictures Leaked

Robb covers the BlackBerry Slider leaked by BBLeaks.com

LG to release first Windows Phone 7

Apple Sues HTC

  • Is Apple trying to cut off the knees to get to Google and Microsoft?
  • Will Microsoft and Google aid in HTC’s defense?
  • Are the patents even valid?

No Upgrade from Phone 6.x to Phone 7

  • Everyone agrees this is the correct action from Microsoft.

Android Phone with Yahoo Search or Bing Search

  • Chris said this is a kick in the pills to Google

Picks of the Week

Special Thanks to Ty from Legion Steel for the Music

The song we used in this podcast was Know You Better.

Find out more information about Legion

Contact Info

Booking: Ty at ChamberMasters dot com

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