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XP2 Spirit: The most rugged 3G cellphone?

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XP2 Spirit: The most rugged 3G cellphone?

Sonim, maker of ultra-tough mobile phones, has just introduced its latest model. The XP2 Spirit is a 3G-enabled cellphone designed to be fully rugged and yet still sporting a decent range of features. First up, it’s octagonal (not equilateral, that would look rather odd) which is supposed to help it stand up better to being dropped. It’s also waterproof, having an outer shell made from hardened rubber, fibre glass and nylon, and a GORE-TEX covered speaker. Other features include a 3MP camera, two inch high-resolution (QVGA) display (with 1.5mm of Gorilla glass protection), JAVA application support, multimedia player, FM radio, email and web browser, Bluetooth but no Wi-Fi. It runs Read more »

Vodafone UK launches Sure Signal to boost indoor 3G coverage

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Vodafone UK launches Sure Signal to boost indoor 3G coverage

Those of us for who the mobile phone is the most important communication tool will know the problem of trying to use it in a home or office that cuts out signal quality and makes it difficult or impossible to use. A recent survey by Vodafone found that one in five Brits have missed an important event or occasion because of a lack of signal, while one in fifty would even consider moving house to get a better cellphone signal indoors. Many people now rely on their mobile phone, with some no longer having a fixed line phone. For anyone who craves a better indoor signal, Vodafone has launched its Read more »

T-Mobile 3G/Wi-Fi USB

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T-Mobile 3G/Wi-Fi USB

I’m a T-Mobile user and I’m really happy that rumors are circulating about T-Mobile’s 3G laptop USB sticks. I think I’d head on to the T-Mobile kiosk tomorrow for a looksie and a confirmation. I’m just a little too tired that it’s AT&T who’s spread out in Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts and umm… Subway. Now… I can use the internet everywhere. Oh… rumors have said that this service will be available in a few hours… so watch out for it! Read more »