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Hello Lova: Sprint's New BlackBerry Curve 8530 in Royal Purple

GeekSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:47:37 -0800

I've seen pink BlackBerrys, gold BlackBerrys, white BlackBerrys, red BlackBerrys and then all of the standard-colored BlackBerrys, but royal purple? This is a delightful treat. The new BlackBerry Curve 8530 should be coming to Sprint some time this month, but we still don't know specifics about price (Verizon is charging $100 after a mail-in rebate, so you can expect something comparable).

Granted, it may not be the high-end BlackBerry Bold 9700, but it still offers the new trackpad, a QWERTY keyboard, WiFi functionality, and a 2-megapixel camera and camcorder.

If the new royal purple doesn't exactly do it for you, you can pick one up in black.

Daily Tech: Sprint's Samsung Moment Lands in Stores Today

GeekSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:14:40 -0800

Sprint has just introduced another Android handset, the Samsung Moment, which goes on sale today for $170 after mail-in rebates - Engadget
Facebook spammer, Sanford Wallace, has been ordered to pay $711 million in damages to Facebook - CNN Money
Texting and driving has now been banned in New York state - MobileCrunch
This Greasemonkey script will help you remove the clutter from your Gmail - Lifehacker
Gizmodo gets their hands on the BlackBerry Storm2 - Gizmodo
It's giveaway time on GeekSugar! Log in for your chances to win one of these AT&T Smartphones - GeekSugar

Sprint Debuts Cheeky New Desperate Housewives Ads

GeekSugar — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:05:22 -0700

Companies and TV networks are getting quite clever when it comes to creating commercials that blend well with the show it's airing with. We already know that people aren't watching commercials during popular shows, so it makes sense that companies are using some smart tactics to get people to watch - and not fast forward through - its commercials. Sprint is doing just that by teaming up with Desperate Housewives to launch seven commercials that were actually written and directed by Desperate Housewives employees. Here's the first one, which I actually saw because I was fooled to thinking it was apart of the show! Gotta love the racy text message and Palm Pre cameo.

Which Cell Carrier Do You Use?

GeekSugar — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:40:29 -0700

Obviously, I use AT&T to power my iPhone. I'm not saying that it's the best network out there (hello, dropped calls!), but it's the one I prefer to stay at in order to enjoy the Apple smartphone. What network would I prefer to be on? Probably Verizon - they really do have the best coverage and largest network on the market.

I recently read a story on Wired that reiterated this fact, and also pointed out that they may be the best network around, but they are at the bottom of the food chain when it comes to top-of-the-line mobile devices. T-Mobile is quickly moving up the ranks with their selection of Android phones, and Sprint is still in the game with the Palm Pre. This made me wonder - which cell carrier do you use?

Daily Tech: Qik App Available For Free On the iPhone 3GS

GeekSugar — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:13:28 -0700

Easily share videos and photos from your iPhone 3GS with the new Qik app - Gizmodo
Twitter is giving its retweet functionality an overhaul by removing the cut and paste step - TechCrunch
Wii Sports Resort from Nintendo was the bestselling video game in the US last month - Kotaku
Here's a hands-on demo of Microsoft's new Zune HD in action - Mashable
Wireless customer care scores are in, and the most hated wireless company is Sprint - Wired
The Panasonic Link-to-Cell phone allows your home cordless phone to become your cell phone - Boing Boing

First Impressions of the HTC Snap

GeekSugar — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:04:24 -0700

The HTC Snap has been in stores since the beginning of June, but I wanted to wait until I got my hands on one to give you a run down on its features. At first glance, the HTC Snap has a BlackBerry look to it, more so a BlackBerry Bold than a BlackBerry Curve . . . but when you pick it up, you can definitely tell it isn't a BlackBerry.

If you're a Windows Mobile fan, this bad boy runs Win Mo 6.1, so you can easily sync up your contacts, calendar, and email. And with the one touch access keys, you can get to your camera, messages, and the Internet quickly and effortlessly. Other useful features include a two megapixel camera, a microSD card slot for additional storage, and GPS functionality. I also want to point out that it offers a full QWERTY keyboard with keys that are a tad on the bigger side for those who find BlackBerry's to be difficult to type on.

Thumbs down goes to the fact that it doesn't have WiFi or a regular headphone jack.

You can currently pick one up from Sprint for $150 (give or take your contract situation), or if you're with T-Mobile or Verizon, have a peek at the T-Mobile Dash 3G or the Verizon HTC Ozone, which are basically the same device as the Snap.

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BlackBerry Tour Comes to Both Verizon and Sprint Networks

GeekSugar — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:35:10 -0700

The BlackBerry Tour (9630) - not to be confused with the Onyx which celebs are toting around - made a very silent launch on two major US carriers today. Unlike the Pre, which is exclusive to Sprint, the BlackBerry Tour has been announced on both Verizon and Sprint networks. The Tour will be coming to Sprint by the end of the Summer and will cost $199.99 on a two-year contract (after a $50 rebate and a $100 mail-in rebate . . . what's with the rebates?!). Verizon details haven't been released just yet. Wondering what's so hot about this smartphone? Well it comes with a 3.2-megapixel camera with a flash and zoom (wish I could say the same for the iPhone), video recording, and an expandable memory slot that will support 32GB cards.

Daily Tech: The Queen to Receive a Gold-Plated Nintendo Wii

GeekSugar — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:11:40 -0700

Is the Queen of England becoming a gadget girl? First she receives an iPod from President Barack Obama, and now she's getting a gold Wii from BIG Family Games. - Digital Inspiration
By using the Store Locator tool on Sprint's website, you'll be able to find out which stores will have Palm Pre stock. - CrunchGear
A 16-year-old girl ran into oncoming traffic to try to save her iPod from being run over. The girl was hit by a truck and suffered a broken leg. - Switched
Parents seem to be using their cell phones more and more to keep their kids occupied and distracted. From trivia game apps to various noise applications, the iPhone has become the modern day rattle. - USA Today
If you've been hoping to get your hands on a GPS device, but you don't want to spend a small fortune, Dell has the Pharos Drive 200 widescreen on sale for only $58.49, and you even get free shipping. - CNET Crave

Samsung's Instinct Will Cost You a Pretty Penny at Best Buy

GeekSugar — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:05:53 -0800

One of Samsung's most popular handsets, the Instinct, will soon be coming to Best Buy - in the pink version. Sweet, right? The only catch is it will cost $599, which is insane in my opinion.

So it does have a touchscreen, a 2-megapixel digital camera, Bluetooth compatibility, and is stylin', but that doesn't explain the hefty price tag. The 8GB iPhone 3G is only $189 at Best Buy, so the math doesn't add up on this one. Just sayin'. Would you pay $599 for this phone?

Sprint to Unveil the Touch Diamond on Thursday

GeekSugar — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:02:52 -0700

HTC may be amping up for its big debut of the first cell phone to use Google's android platform later this year, but let's set that aside right now. Why? Because HTC is unleashing its sleek and sexy Touch Diamond on US territory - Sprint territory to be exact - this Thursday! It has been reported that the phone will cost $299 on a two-year contract or $549 if you buy it outright. To jog your memories a bit, the Touch Diamond is the elegant, visually stunning little phone I checked out in London this past May.