Archive for August, 2011
Friday, August 26th, 2011
Over on our sister site Gamingzap, I’ve written a guide to choosing only the cables you need out of the myriad Xbox 360 cables available: video, audio, network, power — the works.
What It’s All About
I’ll show you how to identify which of the three Xbox 360s you’ve got, then break down the options for getting connected with the best possible video and sound quality.
If you’d like an elucidating look into getting the best possible video and audio quality for your Xbox 360, no matter which Xbox 360, TV or speakers that you’ve got, then please give the guide a read.
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If you found the guide helpful or had a question about gaming or mobile phone accessories, please let us know via the normal social media channels, or leave a comment below. Thanks!
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Thursday, August 25th, 2011
The MountMe Freedom iPad 2 Mount is an interesting one; unlike most iPad 2 cases which are purely consigned to earthbound (or at least table top) use, this mount to lets you to fit the iPad 2 to a variety of horizontal and vertical surfaces.
Being afforded such freedom in positioning opens up quite a few new uses for the iPad 2; with a choice of suction cups and a secure strap you could attach it to glass, metal, or your car. This means you don’t have to keep holding the iPad in place when you’re watching it; you can just attach it to a nearby surface and relax.
I’d probably attach it to the mirror next to my bed so I could watch television before I sleep, or maybe on my door so that my housemates could identify the sound that’s bumping through their walls. It’d also be perfect for a communal family message board in the kitchen, mounted straight to the refrigerator.
MountMe Freedom iPad 2 Mount
As well as these more curious uses, the MountMe Freedom is also a great desk stand in its own right. It’s got a patented kickstand that allows for increased freedom of movement, as you can see in the image below right. Wherever you stick the Freedom, whether on the table or on the moon*, you’ll be able to adjust the viewing angle to make sure it looks perfect.
* Space shuttle to the moon is not included
There’s even a quick release clip that’ll let you retrieve the iPad 2 with a single motion, meaning you won’t have to wrestle it out when you’re late for work.
MountMe Freedom iPad 2 Mount
So that’s the MountMe Freedom, a very cool little mount that can turn your iPad 2 into a perfectly positioned entertainment system, wall clock or communal centre.
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What would you do with the MountMe Freedom? I’d be interested to hear your ideas – send them in via the social media options below, or just leave a comment! Thanks!
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Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
We’ve been nominated by Mobile Choice magazine for an award in the category of Best Online retailer.
To win the award the readers of Mobile Choice vote for their favourites in several categories, and you can vote too. It only takes a minute and voters are eligible to win one of several smartphones, including a Samsung Galaxy S2. You’ll need to answer each question to be eligible for the giveaway.
Click here to vote in the Mobile Choice Awards
Our specific question is number 11, just after the handset question.
Question 11: Best Online Retailer
If you’ve found the Mobile Fun blog helpful in the past, then please do us a good turn and vote for us in the Mobile Choice awards.
We’d really appreciate it, and we hope that you win that Galaxy S2!
Click here to vote in the Mobile Choice Awards
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Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
The BBC have published a really cool map of 3G coverage in the UK. The data was gathered by 44,600 volunteers who installed an app on their Android phone over three weeks in July. We’re going to use it to help you figure out if you can go from notspot – an area without 3G coverage – to hotspot, just by adding an antenna to your USB 3G dongle.
You can have a look at the full map on the BBC website, but for now let’s have a look at a screenshot below.
It shows the 3G map centred over our offices in Birmingham, with spots with 3G coverage highlighted in green, 2G zones in purple, and no coverage zones in black. Areas without a highlight weren’t surveyed.
The BBC 3G map of our area
If you’re in an area that’s shown as black or purple on the map, but you’re within a few squares of a green 3G box, then attaching an antenna to your 3G USB dongle could grant you full 3G coverage. There are a range of range-extended antennae available, so let’s have a quick look at the three types: omnidirectional, directional and outdoor.
Left to right: Omnidirectional, Directional, Outdoor
Omnidirectional: If you’re in a solitary purple or black spot, where you’ve got 3G all around, then the omnidirectional antennae could be a good choice. These are the simplest to use, as their facing isn’t as important as their positioning.
Directional: If you’re just outside of a coverage zone, then by pointing this directional antennae at the nearest 3G tower you should see significant improvement. These antennae typically give much more signal gain than omnidirectional antennae, but must remain on target to be effective.
Outdoor: These antennae are for more permanent installation, when the best spot is outside. These directional antennae are built to resist weather conditions such as rain, ice or dust.
To make sure your antennae will be easily connected to your USB 3G dongle, have a look at this 3G Dongle Antenna Compatibility guide. For most dongles, you can get a universal connection:
So if you’re struggling with 3G coverage, check out your 3G coverage with the BBC map and then pick up an appropriate antenna!
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So there you go – with a little help from Mobile Fun and the BBC, you just might be able to get 3G coverage where you couldn’t before. If you found this helpful or had a question about the the options you’ve got, please let us know via the normal social media channels, or leave a comment below. Thanks!
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Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
After finding success in the US, the Sim Free BlackBerry 9900 launches in the UK at Mobile Fun.
‘The best BlackBerry to date’
BlackBerry’s latest flagship phone is being acknowledged as the ‘the best BlackBerry to date’ by publications like TechRadar, PCAdvisor and Know Your Mobile. Alan Sugar is also quite fond of the device.
The phone takes great strides in areas that BlackBerry phones typically haven’t been strong, including a touch screen for the first time. Other new features are the latest BlackBerry 7 operating system and a much faster 1.2GHz single core processor. The camera has also been heavily upgraded, and now comes with a 5 megapixel sensor that’s capable of shooting in 720p HD.
The legendary BlackBerry QWERTY keyboard and security is still present too, making this quite a capable contender, and a much more balanced BlackBerry that doesn’t lose out to its rivals.
Get it at Mobile Fun
You can order the BlackBerry 9900 Sim Free today.
Don’t forget that we’ve got all the BlackBerry 9900 accessories too; from BlackBerry 9900 cases and covers to essentials like BlackBerry 9900 car holders and screen protectors too!
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That’s all for now. If you found this helpful or had a question about the unlocked BlackBerry 9900 or just mobile phone accessories in general, please let us know via the normal social media channels, or leave a comment below. Thanks!
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