Nokia C6-01 hands-on redux: if this is recycled metal, count us in
When we saw the C6-01 in the flesh for the first time earlier today , we'd thought the matte black rear end was cheap plastic -- this is the budget phone of today's introductions, after all -- but on a follow-up visit this afternoon with an untethered silver example, it turns out that the back is actually part of the phone's recycled metal shell (we found out when our ring clanked against it). In fact, when we were able to handle the phone without a massive security mechanism glued to the back, we were really impressed with how the phone feels; subsidized price is going to be key, of course, but if they can keep it pegged to the budget range they seem to be targeting, it'll be pretty remarkable considering the high-tech AMOLED display and the general lack of plastic. It's really small compared to its bigger siblings (check the gallery for some good comparison shots) but still feels weighty -- "high quality" weighty, not "this is going to be annoying to carry" weighty -- and that always works wonders for the perception of a mobile device's quality
Categories: Mobile Phone Tags: afternoon, device, mechanism, mechanism-glued, Metal, nokiaworld, nokiaworld2010, perception, question, range, recycled, the-perception
iPhone 4′s antenna problem looks worse than it is, but it’s still bad
The iPhone 4 's antenna issues have sparked off a firestorm of debate as to the root cause -- Apple says holding the phone differently or buying a case are the best answers, while other are going down a more voodoo path -- but our friends at AnandTech have done some more scientific testing of the problem and come up with a few interesting results. Turns out the iPhone 4 actually performs slightly better inside a case than a phone like the Nexus One, which has had similar issues crop up, but it's slightly worse when held in the hand, reporting an average signal drop of 20dB.
Categories: Mobile Phone, nexus one, Other Tags: antenna, apple, entry, iphone, Meter, Noise, phone, problem, range, reception, words
LG Ally works its Iron Man cred, leaves a few loose ends to tie up
We'll admit it, we really can't find anything straight-out "wrong" with the LG Ally . Maybe we could muster up a few matters of taste to gripe about, but it really does seem to be a pretty solid QWERTY Android slider. But unfortunately for LG, Verizon, and the good people at Stark Industries, we're having a lot of trouble stomaching this handset for the mere fact that we're up to our eyeballs in Android these days; nobody here has bothered to do anything different.
Categories: Android, Mobile Phone, Other Tags: basement, best-the-droid, edition, entry, eyeballs, limited edition, price, range, release, result, running, slider, word-on-release
Linksys by Cisco Wireless-G Range Expander WRE54G
DescriptionExpand the product range of your wireless network range Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander is an easy way to increase the effective coverage of your wireless network. Unlike adding a traditional access point to the network to expand wireless coverage, the Wireless-G Range Expander does not need to be connected to the network via a data cable. Just put it within range of the main access point or wireless router and bounce the signals of remote wireless devices. This. . . More>>
Linksys by Cisco Wireless-G Range Expander WRE54G
Motorola MR350 35-Mile Range 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio
Product DescriptionMotorola Talkabout MR350 is the ultimate communication tool for the serious outdoor enthusiast. With a range of up to 35 miles* and loaded with every possible radio feature, you know that with the MR350, you are ready for the extreme outdoors. Lightweight and rugged, with extra large buttons to help you operate even with gloves on, the MR350 is built to handle any challenge without weighing you down. The MR350 includes an emergency alert feature, allowing you to enjo. . . More >>
Motorola MR350 35-Mile Range 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio
Hawking HWREN1 Hi-Gain Wireless-300N Range Extender
Product DescriptionHawking HWREN1 effectively doubles the operating distance of your entire wireless network. Whether it is an area in your home that has limited or no wireless coverage or a warehouse in your office, the Hawking wireless-300N range extender takes the signal from your wireless access point and retransmits it at a higher rate. Simply place the range extender halfway between your wireless access point and wireless trouble spot. The HWREN1 is the only wireless repeater on. . . More >>
Hawking HWREN1 Hi-Gain Wireless-300N Range Extender
Fly Mobiles: the Range of Fast and Cheap Mobile Phones
Fly Mobile Phones have all the latest features and they are of high quality, but most of them have fantastic value. Each phone is packed with up to the latest features, including video camera, camera, Bluetooth and memory card, ...
Categories: htc, Mobile Phone, nintendo, Other Tags: accessories, archives, cheap-mobile, hot-mobile-phone-offers, htc, latest, mobile, Mobile Phone, mobile-phones, nintendo, nokia, pages, phones, range, rim-8520-gemini
Deprived of a defective battery, phone resorts to remotely starting oven to satisfy pyromania
Filed under: Misc Electronics and small, potentially lethal bouts of combustion go together like peas in a pod, but you know phones -- they're always branching out, conquering new markets, getting smarter, and doing things they've never done before. Take the common exploding battery, for instance; what happens when that trick gets played out
Categories: Android, BlackBerry, htc, Mobile Phone, nintendo, Other Tags: apple, engadget, fcc-fridays, fire, games, magic-chef, messaging, oven, podcasts, range, rogers-wireless