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Top 10 Accessories for the Nokia N86

Thursday 2nd July 2009 by Andy in Buyers Guides, Mobile Accessories.

The Nokia N86 is Nokia’s first 8 megapixel camera phone and is designed to take on the likes of the Sony Ericsson C905, LG Viewty Smart and the Samsung Pixon.  As with most Nokia handsets, it’s joined the party a little bit later than everyone else, but that shouldn’t stop it from being one of the best camera phones available.  The Nokia N86 8MP borrows it’s styling and specifications from the Nokia N96, but boasts a much improved camera and brighter display.  It’s not all about the camera though, the N86 8MP has 8GB internal storage making it perfect for storing your photo’s, videos & music and built in GPS means it can double up as your in-car Sat Nav unit too.

To really make the most of your Nokia N86 8MP, there are a number of accessories you can get, but choosing the right ones can be a bit of a mission when there are so many to choose from.  To help you make the right choice in deciding on accessories for your new phone, we’ve compiled our list of top 10 Nokia N86 8MP accessories.

1. Nokia N86 8MP MFX Screen Protector
The last thing that you’re going to want to do to the brilliantly clear OLED screen is scratch it and these screen protectors from MFX are a great way to keep your screen looking like new. Read more

Mobile Fun’s Hot Handsets – July Update

Wednesday 1st July 2009 by Andy in Mobile News, Mobile Phones.

We’ve just compiled a list of the 10 most popular handsets in June.  The thing that makes our top 10 handset list different from other retailers, is that ours is not based on handset sales, but the number of our customers that use a particular phone, accessory sales and visitors to our website over the last month.

June has been a pretty big month for new releases and the biggest two handset launches were of course the iPhone 3GS and the Nokia N97, but with them being released halfway through the month, will either of them make the top ten?

We’ve also seen other new releases from Nokia with the 6700 Classic & 6303 Classic, Samsung released the Omnia HD and HTC released their powerful HTC Touch Pro2 – will any of them have made it into the top 10?

To see which are the most popular handsets in the UK right now, or to see if your phone makes our top ten, head over to our Hot Handsets page.

Free Laptops with Mobile Broadband

Wednesday 1st July 2009 by Andy in Mobile Accessories.

For most of us, life without internet would be near impossible, and thanks to the advances in technology Mobile Broadband now means that we can all get online anywhere you can get a mobile phone signal.  The only downside of course is that if you’ve only got a desktop PC you’re still tied to your desk.  In order for mobile broadband to do its job you need to have a laptop.

The great news is that we have just launched a range of fantastic value Mobile Broadband packages that include not only a Mobile Broadband Dongle but also a Free Laptop.

The way it works is simple, you take out a pay monthly agreement on a mobile broadband dongle on the 3 network and you’ll receive a laptop or netbook. Easy as that.  There are 5 laptops to choose from with download limits of upto 15GB each month.

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Of the 5 Laptops available, I’d personally go for either the Samsung NC10 15 GB Bundle or the Acer Aspire 15GB Bundle.

The Acer Aspire One is an 8.9″ netbook that runs on Windows XP.  It has a 160GB hard drive for storing all your music, photos and videos. Unlike some netbooks, the Aspire One has 3 USB ports, so you can use your mobile broadband dongle, a mouse and still have a spare port to sync/charge your iPod or mobile phone. It also has a built in webcam and memory card reader. The Acer Aspire One includes a 1 year Warranty.

The Samsung NC-10 has a 10.2″ screen, so is more of a small laptop than a netbook.  It has the same 160GB storage capacity, built in webcam and card reader, but also has the addition of Bluetooth and a more spacious keyboard.  It also includes Software for word processing, spreadsheets and photo editing.  The Samsung NC-10 includes a 2 year warranty.

Both deals include the E156 Mobile BroadBand dongle.  This will give you download speeds of upto 3.6Mbps for fast browsing. There is a download limit of 15GB per month on these plans and this should be more than enough for everyone.  To give you an idea on how much data this is, 15GB will allow you to send:

• 9750 plain text emails
• download 450 two minute videos
• download 900 songs
• surf the web for hours

The E156 has space for a Micro SD memory card (up to 4GB) so you can also use it as a USB Flash Drive, and a connection slot for an external antenna.  An external aerial is available seperately and could improve your signal strength & connection speed (subject to coverage).

For details on either of these laptops or to order yours, take a look at all of our Laptop & Mobile Broadband Bundle deals and click on the laptop you want.

Handset Release Dates – July Update

Wednesday 1st July 2009 by Andy in Coming Soon, Mobile Phones.

We’ve just updated our release dates calendar to show all the key handsets due out in the next 3 months.

July should see quite a few of the most highly anticipated phones make their way on to the shelves.

Nokia

Nokia will be releasing their flagship Camera Phone, the Nokia N86 8MP, which as the name suggests features a fantastic 8 megapixel camera with Xenon Flash.  We’re also expecting the replacement to the E51, the imaginatively titled Nokia E52 to be released as well.  The E52 keeps the same look and feel as the incredibly popular E51, but has an improved battery, camera and a 3.5mm headphone socket.

We also have provisional release dates for the Nokia E55, Nokia E72 and Nokia 5530 Xpess Music.

View all Nokia release dates

Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson have some big handsets coming out over the next three months. Their Entertainment Unlimited range currently consists of the Satio (previously known as the Idou), Yari and the Aino – each with their own focus on music, gaming or imaging.

The Sony Ericsson C903 will be joining the Cyber-shot family along with the environmentally friendly Sony Ericsson C901 Greenheart; a handset made from eco friendly materials designed to help preserve the environment and reduce pollution.

View all Sony Ericsson Release Dates

Samsung

Samsung are aiming to be the first to launch a 12 megapixel cameraphone, by releasing the Pixon12 ahead of the Sony Ericsson Satio and they don’t plan on stopping there.  A whole range of touchscreen handsets are scheduled over the next 3 months, as well as 2 new business handsets, the BlackBerry-esque Samsung Omnia Pro B7320 and the Samsung Omnia Pro B7610.

View all Samsung Release Dates.

HTC

HTC only have one handset due over the next three months, but as it’s going to be the first android handset that isn’t Google branded, it should have a few tweaks and enhancements over previous version.  Check the calendar for the latest HTC Hero Release Date.

Palm

Palm have put a lot into the Palm Pre, it’s doing well in America, and it’s new operating system is said to be one to rival that on the iPhone. See the latest Palm Pre release information.

Top 10 Accessories for the BlackBerry 8900 Curve

Monday 29th June 2009 by Andy in Buyers Guides, Mobile Accessories.

The BlackBerry 8310 Curve was the first mainstream BlackBerry handset that was aimed at everyday consumers as well as businesses. It was a great handset that packed a lot of features into a pretty small design, and as with all BlackBerry’s it was great for email and messaging. Its replacement, the BlackBerry 8900 Curve, is even better. It weighs less, is smaller, has a higher resolution screen and has Wi-Fi Built in.

BlackBerry have kept the business users features and have also put more of a media and entertainment spin on the new 8900 Curve, so to make the most of the phone there are a few accessories that you should invest in – especially if you’ve upgraded from the 8310 as the cases & chargers for the 8900 are different.

To help you make the right choice in deciding on accessories for your new smart phone, we’ve compiled our list of top 10 accessories for the BlackBerry Curve 8900.

1. BlackBerry 8900 Curve Swivel holster

The BlackBerry 8900 is a stylish looking phone that needs a stylish case to go with it. The Pouch that’s included with the phone does an ok job of protecting it, but it’s nothing special. This BlackBerry 8900 Curve Swivel holster is made from premium lambskin leather and has a rotating belt clip on the rear. It builds in protection for the trackball and has a proximity sensor that can automatically change the alert tones on your 8900 curve when ever it’s inserted or removed from the case.

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How to Recycle your old Mobile Phones

Friday 26th June 2009 by Andy in How to Guides, Mobile News.

Mobile phones are almost a throw away item these days, with most of us upgrading our handsets every 12-18 months, if not sooner.  If you’re like me, chances are you don’t want to let your old phone go, and hang on to it “just in case” you ever need a spare.

In reality though, your old handset that used to be your pride and joy is probably still sitting at the back of a drawer gathering dust and is never likely to make a call or send a text ever again.  If you do ever dig it out, chances are you’ll go to do something on it that it can’t do and just throw it back in the drawer.

Well, here’s another thing you can do with it – Recycle it!  Not only is recycling your handset better for the environment, but it can also be good on your pocket to, as you can actually get cash back when you send your old phone in for recycling.

Mobile phones should never be thrown in your normal household rubbish as the components in them take such a long time to break down, but knowing where to send them can be a bit tricky.  For that reason, Mobile Fun are proud to announce that we have just launced a Mobile Phone Recycling Service.  It’s completely free and is as easy as filling in a form and posting your phone to us – not only that, it pays you to do it!

To give you an idea on the money that you could get back, here’s a few examples of the cash back available on some of the popular phones that might be heading towards retirement.

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Qstik Stereo Bluetooth Headset Review

Friday 26th June 2009 by Andy in Mobile Accessories, Product Reviews.

The Qstik EVO Q is more than just a standard Bluetooth Headset. It may not be made by a big household name, but that doesn’t mean that the Qstik EVO Q is missing out on features – if anything it has more than some headsets by Nokia and Sony Ericsson. I’ve been using the Qstik for the last week in place of my usual Stereo Bluetooth headset, to see how it measures up against its rivals. In this review I tested the headset using the Nokia 5800 Xpress Music and the Apple iPhone 3G running iPhone OS 3.0.

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Top 10 Accessories for the Nokia 6700 Classic

Thursday 25th June 2009 by Andy in Buyers Guides, Mobile Accessories.

The Nokia 6700 is a beautiful phone, and if you’ve been using either a Nokia 6300 or a Nokia 6500 for the past few years then this should almost certainly be your next handset.  The 6700 Classic is available in Black, Matt Silver or Polished Chrome. To keep your handset looking its best and to really make the most of all of its features there are a number of accessories you can treat yourself to, but with such a wide range of accessories such as Cases, Chargers and Car Kits available, choosing the right ones for you can be a bit of a minefield.

To help you decide on the accessories that you need, we’ve compiled a list of our top 10 Nokia 6700 Classic Accessories.

1. The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-102 is the ideal partner for your mobile device and is attractive, reliable, and easy to use. With an optional earloop and a rechargeable battery with up to 10 hours of talk time, there’s no reason for them to ever be apart again. Read more

Top 5 Cases for the Nokia 6700

Thursday 25th June 2009 by Andy in Buyers Guides, Mobile Accessories.

Nokia are having a busy month, with 3 key handset releases all within a week of each other.  First we had the Nokia N97, then the Nokia 6303 Classic and today we’ve received the Nokia 6700 in to stock.  The 6700 is a beautiful phone, and if you’ve been using a 6300 for the past few years then this should almost certainly be your next handset.  The 6700 Classic has a polished Chrome finish, which although it looks stunning, it will need protecting and cleaning often to keep it looking at its best.

To help you decide on a case, we’ve compiled a list of our top Nokia 6700 Classic Cases.

1. The Nokia CP-373 Carry Case is designed specifically for the Nokia 6700 and the Nokia 6303.  It’s a lightweight fabric case that has a microfibre lining that will wipe away smudges and fingerprints every time you insert or remove your phone. The CP-373 is perfect for carrying your phone in your pocket or bag and is available in Black or Grey. Read more

Using Sat Nav on the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS

Wednesday 24th June 2009 by Andy in Mobile Accessories.

Since the iPhone 3G launched last year with built in GPS and the new iPhone 3GS launch this year, people have been calling out for a proper Satellite Navigation Application for it.  Well, after a long wait, iPhone OS 3.0 finally provides support for turn-by-turn navigation.

TomTom were the first company to announce a ‘proper’ Sat Nav solution for the iPhone at last months Apple Developers Conference.  TomTom demonstrated the software and introduced the TomTom Cradle – an optional extra to help you get the most out of their mapping software, but they didn’t announce any pricing or release dates.  This week though saw the release of the first two Sat Nav apps, and surprisingly TomTom weren’t one of them!

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