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Blackberry 9900 Cases – You Decide!

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Now, if like me you bought the Blackberry 9900 Sim Free because you wanted the best of both worlds, i.e both a physical keyboard and touchscreen then all well and good. If, like some others I know, bought the handset because they could not make up their minds on what was best for them – the undecided type if you like, then I have some advice on how to protect your beloved Blackberry 9900 Sim Free if you fall into the latter category.

The 10-in-1 Silicone Case Pack for BlackBerry Bold 9900 is perfect if you want to change around your case to match your outfit or mood, or if you just can’t decide on which singular Blackberry 9900 case to buy in the first place!

Made from a high quality flexible silicone, these cases really improve the feel of your BlackBerry Bold 9900 and also increase the grip. Just because the case is thin it doesn’t mean you’re losing out on protection and the weight of the case is negligible and not at all bulky.

Designed specifically for the BlackBerry Bold 9900, all the cut outs for the ports and buttons, camera etc are made to measure. Now you just have to decide which colour to use on which occasion.

Still unsure if these are right for you? I would hate to confuse you but there are plenty more Blackberry 9900 Cases and Screen Protectors in our range along with other great Blackberry 9900 Accessories.

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Blackberry’s back! (well kind of) Celebrate with a new case.

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

We know that Blackberry have been down for a few days and that users haven’t been too happy about their loss of service.  Jokes have been circling the Twittersphere about ‘Blackberry crumbles’ and ‘What did one Blackberry user say to another? Nothing’, but thankfully for Blackberry users the services seem to be returning to normal today.

What better way to celebrate than by getting a brand spanking new Blackberry case!  Here’s a few of our favourites.

Otterbox Defender for Blackberry Bold 9780

The first case is for the Blackberry Bold 9780 and is from the Otterbox range.  What’s great about Otterbox cases is that they provide three layers of protection: a thin thermal-formed cover for the screen and keys; a polycarbonate shell to protect the handset and a final silicone skin which absorbs shocks.

When combined this leads to the ultimate in protection , all whilst the Blackberry Bold 9780 case aims to remain as sleek and stylish as possible.

Otterbox for Blackberry Bold 9780

Dicota Hard Cover for Blackberry Curve 8520

The next case is for the popular Blackberry Curve 8520.  When the handset first arrived it was used primarily by business men but since then the BBM features have attracted a lot of teenagers to the handset.  The Dicota Blackberry Curve 8520 case is perfect for those teens who want a stylish yet sophisticated case.

Made from an impact resistant hard plastic, the Dicota hard cover snaps onto the back of you Blackberry and offers slim protection and a perfect fit.

One of the most fashionable blackberry curves cases, it offers protection from scratches and scrapes whilst giving you access to all the ports and features of the handset.  Even better the case offers extra grip to the handset to help you avoid those butterfingers moments.

Dicota Blackberry Curve Case

Samsonite Mobile Phone Holster

Samsonite are well known for their high quality luggage so when purchasing a Samsonite Blackberry Torch case you know that you’re getting a high quality product even without the ten year guarantee!

The case is made from genuine leather to add style and protection and it’s perfect for both work and socialising.   This Samsonite mobile phone holster will fit a lot of different phone models due to it’s size – Krusell also do a similar style case.

Being a holster style cover means that every inch of your handset is protected but in order to use the features and ports of your handset it must be removed from the case.

Samsonite Mobile Phone Holster

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Top Ten Phones of 2010

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

It’s been an interesting and busy year in the world of mobile phones. Countless new handsets have all been gunning for the top spot and trying to beat Apple’s iPhone. Stiff competition from Samsung and HTC has meant that the iPhone isn’t always the phone of choice – as our X-Factor giveaway showed. But which handset really was the winner in 2010?

With just 3 days left of 2010, I thought I’d take a look back at some of the top handsets from the last year and see just which of them came out on top – after all, it wouldn’t be right if we didn’t do an end of the year round up!

The handsets listed below are ranked on their popularity on the main Mobile Fun website from the 1st January through to today (29th December) and are based on a the number of people visiting the accessory pages for each handset.

There are a few surprises in here – most noticeable is that there are no handsets from Nokia, Motorola or LG.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 - Black

10 - Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

Release Date: April 2010
Operating System: Android

At ten is the X10 from Sony Ericsson, it’s their only handset to make it into the top ten. It was their first handset to run the Android operating system and shows that Sony Ericsson aren’t just going to lie down and let the iPhone take over. The handset is crammed full of features, including a massive 4 inch screen, 8 megapixel camera with flash and a fast, 1GHz processor. Sony Ericsson have changed both the charging and headphone port on the phone, making the task of finding X10 Accessories easier than ever.

HTC Desire HD

9 - HTC Desire HD

Release Date: October 2010
Operating System: Android

Some of the guys in the office were surprised to see the HTC Desire HD finish so low in the top ten. Although it’s hugely popular, it’s only been out for a few weeks, so to even finish in the top 10 is a great achievement. It won’t take it long to get to the top spot, and I’m certain that this is going to be one of the biggest Android phones of 2011. The Desire HD is essentially the same as the original HTC Desire, but with a few noticeable differences – the first, and most obvious is the screen size – 4.3 inches – perfect for internet browsing and watching videos. Other differences include more internal storage, more RAM, and an upgraded camera.

8th Place - iPhone 3G

8 – iPhone 3G

Release Date: July 2008
Operating System: iOS

I bet you weren’t expecting to see the 2nd generation iphone in the top ten! At 2 and a half years old, this is the oldest handset in our list and was officially discontinued by Apple back in July. For it to still be in the top ten there must be a lot of people keeping them after their contracts have expired or passing them on to friends and family when they upgrade. The iPhone 3G uses the same wide range of iPhone accessories as the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4, with the exception of a few speakers and docks.

7th Place - Samsung Galaxy S

7 - Samsung Galaxy S

Release Date: June 2010
Operating System: Android

Samsung hadn’t had much success with Android handsets, not until they launched the Galaxy S anyway. The phone was released almost at the same time as iPhone 4 and proved to be a great alternative. It matches or beats the spec of both the iPhone 4 and HTC Desire and has an equally stunning 4 inch display. The Samsung Galaxy S is without doubt the best Samsung phone of 2010 and it comes as no surprise that the Galaxy S is the only Samsung phone to feature in the top ten.

6th Place - BlackBerry Bold 9700

6 - BlackBerry Bold 9700

Release Date: November 2009
Operating System: BlackBerry

The media are saying that BlackBerry are having a tough time as more and more people are switch to Android and iOS devices, but that’s not necessarily the case. Two BlackBerry handsets have made it into the top ten – thanks mainly to their large corporate user base. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is the professional’s ‘Berry of choice as it has fast 3G internet, a clear, high resolution screen and is perfect for messaging and emailing on the move. It’s interesting that their two touch screen efforts, the Torch and Storm2 didn’t even come close to making the top ten, finishing 26th and 46th respectively.

5th Place - iPhone 3GS

5 – iPhone 3GS

Release Date: July 2009
Operating System: iOS

The second iPhone to feature in the top ten is the iPhone 3GS – the faster version of the iPhone 3G. Visually they’re the same phone and all iPhone 3GS accessories also work with the iPhone 3G – the only real differences were to the internals of the phone. The 3GS has a faster processor and an improved camera. The iPhone 3GS is still available now, and will be until Apple announce iPhone 5 in July so I wouldn’t expect the 3GS to disappear any time soon.

HTC HD2

4 - HTC HD2

Release Date: October 2009
Operating System: Windows Mobile 6.5

There is only Windows Mobile phone in our top ten – the HTC HD2. It shouldn’t really come as a surprise, as the HD2 is one of the best Windows 6.5 Smartphones we’ve ever used. The huge 4.3 inch screen makes using the OS pretty easy, despite it being designed for sylus based input. What is surprising though is that this is another fairly old handset, that’s now been replaced by the HD7 running Windows Phone 7.

3rd Place - BlackBerry 8520 Curve

3 - BlackBerry 8520 Curve

Release Date: August 2009
Operating System: BlackBerry

BlackBerry have always been associated with business users, but that all changed with the Curve series of phones. The original 8310 was a great handset that suited businesses on a budget, but it still didn’t really appeal to everyday consumers. Fast forward a couple of years, add in a much wider range of 8520 Curve accessories like covers and cases, freshen up the operating system and bring the price down and you get one of the most popular BlackBerry phones ever. It’s been around for a while and there’s plenty of life left in it, although the Curve 3G is gaining popularity and could soon knock it off it’s perch.

Nearly, but not quite - iPhone 4

2 – iPhone 4

Release Date: July 2010
Operating System: iOS

No, you’re not seeing things  - the iPhone 4 isn’t the top handset of 2010, but it is a very close second. If it had been on sale for as long as the phone in first place, it would easily have taken the top spot. iPhone 4 is still the handset that manufacturers are trying to beat and the only one who seems to have achieved the impossible so far looks to be HTC – having said that, no-one can touch the iPhone for simplicity of use, it’s stunning looks, app store content or the huge range of iPhone 4 accessories.

Finally then, the Number one handset of 2010 is the HTC Desire.

Top handset of 2010 - HTC Desire

Release Date: March 2010
Operating System: Android

It’s the closest thing to an iPhone killer that you’ll get and one that Android fans have been desperate to get their hands on. The Desire is easily the most popular Android phone out there, although the Desire HD will catch it up pretty soon. The Desire was the first mainstream handset to get a fast 1GHz processor and has an amazing screen. The range of Desire accessories is growing all the time too, although it will have a tough time matching or beating the number of iPhone 4 cases that are available!

So there we are, that’s our top handsets of 2010. Any surprises? Should any other handsets have made it? Let us know in the comments.

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Phones of the week

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Over the last few years, the Mobile Fun Blog has taken a close look at loads of accessories for all the latest handsets – as soon as a phone is announced we’re busy trying to find the best accessories to go with it. That’s all well and good, but what about the phones that have been out for a few months?

Well, we realise that not everyone wants the latest all singing, all dancing phone, so over the next few weeks I’ll be taking a look back at some of the accessories that are available for older or more popular handsets that often get over shadowed by handsets such as the iPhone and the HTC Desire.

Samsung Tocco Lite

The Samsung Tocco Lite (also known as the S5230) originally went on sale back in May 2009, but 16 months on it’s still one of the most popular phones and often finishes in our top 20 handsets. If you’ve had one for a while you’ve probably got most of the accessories you need, but by now your memory card will be filling up and your case might be looking a little tatty. Here are a few recommended Samsung Tocco Lite Accessories that might breathe a little life back into the phone.

Martin Fields Screen Protector – Samsung Tocco Lite / S5230

If the screen of your Tocco Lite has a few small scratches it can really spoil the look of your phone. Martin Fields screen protectors do a great job of not only protecting the screen of your phone, but they also cover up any minor scratches, making your phone look like new. They can be fitted in seconds and can be removed easily for cleaning. They don’t interfere with the sensitivity of the touch screen and won’t affect the display.

Martin Fields Screen Protector - Tocco Lite

Genuine Samsung Tocco Lite/ S5230 Premium Flip Case

If your Tocco Lite is starting to look a little tired, this case is a great way to breathe new life into it. Not only does it cover the front of the phone, but it’s also a replacement back cover too. I know from experience that the back cover of a phone is normally the first place to get scratched and scuffed, so this case really will make your phone look like new in no time at all. There are loads of different styles of case available though, so if this isn’t exactly what you’re after, take a look at the full range of Samsung S5230 Cases and Tocco Lite Cases.

Samsung Tocco Lite Premium Flip Case

MicroSDHC Card – 8GB

The camera on the Tocco Lite is great for snapping photo’s while you’re out and about, but if you’re anything like me, these photos will stay on your phone and rarely get transferred over to your PC. As a result, you’ll find your memory card soon fills up and you have to start deleting stuff to carry on taking photos or to add more music to your phone. Memory cards have come down in price considerably over the last 12 months and you can now get an 8GB memory card for less than £20 and a 16GB memory card for less than £31. View all Samsung S5230 Memory Cards

MicroSDHC Card - 8GB

BlackBerry Bold 9000

The BlackBerry Bold was an incredibly popular handset – particularly in the business world. It was released in the UK in September 2008, but as with most BlackBerry phones  it’s been built to last. The BlackBerry Bold is a work horse, and as a result lot of companies will have issued these as a company phones – if that’s you then you’ll need to keep it in top shape to avoid any penalties when it’s time to hand it back. If you’ve had one for a while you might be in need of a case that’s not falling apart at the seams, a spare battery to make sure the phone lasts the day or a car charger to keep it powered while you’re on the road. Here are my top 3 BlackBerry Bold accessories.

BlackBerry Bold Series Leather Pocket – Black – HDW-19608-001

This is a similar style case to the one that would have been in the box with your BlackBerry Bold. It’s a simple leather pocket that keeps your phone protected but easily accessible. It features the built in sleep sensor that changes the profile of your phone while it’s in the holster and has the BlackBerry logo embossed into the front. Cut outs let you see the LED indicator that tells you that you have a new message or email.

BlackBerry Bold Series Leather Pocket - Black

BlackBerry Bold / Bold 9700 M-S1 Battery – BAT-14392-001

If you’ve had your Bold for more than 12 months you’ll probably be starting to notice that the battery isn’t holding it’s charge like it used to. Generally speaking, most batteries will last for around 12-18 months, so getting a replacement or spare is a good idea.

BlackBerry Bold / Bold 9700 M-S1 Battery - BAT-14392-001

BlackBerry Car Charger

If you spend all day on the road and rely on your BlackBerry as your primary source of contact for both phone calls and emails then keeping your phone charged has to be your top priority. A car charger is the simplest, cheapest and easiest way to keep your phone fully charged.

BlackBerry Car Charger - ASY-09824-001

Nokia 5230

The Nokia 5230 is the most recent of these three phones having only been on sale since February this year. It was released as a baby brother to the Nokia 5800. It’s an easy to use touch screen phone that focuses on music and media playback so I thought I’d highlight some of the best Nokia 5230 accessories that help you to enjoy your music, photos and videos.

Nokia BH-505 Stereo Bluetooth Headset

If you enjoy listening to your music through headphones you might like this. It’s a stereo bluetooth headset that lets you enjoy your music without the wires. It works in the same way as most bluetooth headsets, but with two earpieces. You can be up to 10 metres away from your phone, and there are controls built into it that allow you to play/pause/change track/adjust volume with out having to touch your phone.

Nokia BH-505 Stereo Bluetooth Headset

Kingston MicroSD Card – 16GB

The bigger the memory card in your phone, the more music, photos and videos you can store on it. As with most Nokia phones, the internal memory is rather pathetic so you’ll have to buy a memory card if you plan on using the 5230 as your camera or MP3 player. The Nokia 5230 supports cards up to 16GB, and with prices of 16GB cards lower than ever, now’s the time to treat yourself. You can get an 8GB memory card for less than £20 and a 16GB memory card for less than £31.

Kingston MicroSD Card - 16GB

Official Nokia 5230 Flip Case

Flip cases are great at protecting all parts of your phone without covering it all up. This case from Nokia is a fairly rigid plastic case that clips on to your 5230. The fold down cover has a soft lining to help protect your screen and has a magnetic fastening to keep it closed. All charging ports, memory card ports and volume buttons are accessible and you can still use your headphones while the phone is in the case.  If flip cases aren’t your thing, head over the the Nokia 5230 cases page where you’ll find over 50 different styles of case.

Official Nokia 5230 Flip Case

Have you got a phone that you’re looking for accessories for but aren’t sure what to get? Let me know using the comments form below and we’ll get some suggestions together for our post next week

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Mobile Fun’s Hot Handsets – January Update

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

We’ve just updated our list of the 10 most popular handsets in December. 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.

December has been a relatively quiet month for new releases but with manufacturers fighting to sell the most phones at Christmas, who’s going to come out on top?

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.

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