Calling from Sweden to Iceland - Cell

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Storm: Verdict? Disappointing

I really, really want to like Verizon's new BlackBerry Storm.  I want to love it.  Why?  Well, competition is good, and in the year and a half since the original iPhone launched, no other phone has been able to match the performance of its touchscreen or Web browser.  HTC's Touch Pro and G1, and Samsung's Epix and Eternity have impressed me as of late, but none of these devices offers the fingers-on touchscreen experience of...

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Cell phones & dating

When I got hitched last year, I was happy to put my history of bad dates firmly behind me. But boy did I pay my dues. Once, during a particularly horrible rendezvous, I ran to the ladies' room and texted my friend."Help! Bad date. Need out :-(  Pls call in 10 min!!"After adding the extra exclamation point for emphasis, I went back to the table and waited to be rescued. Ten minutes never felt so long. My companion's misplaced cockiness,...

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BlackBerry Storm Day 1 Review

Ten hours with the Storm - Noah's update on typing on the clickable "SurePress" touchscreen. Is there a built-in speed limit when it comes to typing on the Storm?

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BlackBerry Storm Pt 2

Part two of our first look at the first Touch BlackBerry - Verizon's Storm. Check out the Web browser, media player, and more ... and watch Noah compare Storm's size and shape to iPhone, G1, and the Samsung Eternity.

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BB Storm on GadgetDog Daily

Can't wait to get your hands on the new BlackBerry Storm ... but you can't get one from Verizon yet?  Get the next best thing on GadgetDog Daily!Join me today at 3PM Eastern / Noon Pacific for a live hands-on look at the first touchscreen BlackBerry, the Storm 9530 for Verizon.  I'll show you the device in action and take your questions about the newest RIM device.  It's free and it's live, today, at www.phonedog.com/tv

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BlackBerry Storm Pt 1

Here it is! The much anticipated BlackBerry Storm. Noah takes it out of the box and checks out the unique clickable touchscreen. How is it for pointing, clicking, and typing? Find out in part one of our hands-on.

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Mini-Review: BlackBerry Storm

I've had my BlackBerry Storm review loaner for about 10 hours now.  I've spent that time unboxing it, typing on it, browsing the Web, searching for GPS-enabled directions, and watching video on it.  I also had to take care of a few other things during those 10 hours, so I actually haven't been able to pound on Storm quite as much as I'd like to have.  But the embargo is lifting and you're anxious to know what I think of the most-hyped...

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The mobile market of Thailand

My wife is Thai, and we talk about the differences between our native cultures on a semi-regular basis. Of the many subtle nuances that distinguish and characterize our social and professional habits, I think I've underestimated the role of mobile communications. Her unique perspective on phones reveals the seemingly insignificant details that actually make up our daily lives. I have never fully explored all of Mrs. Walton's comments...

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Enjoy phonedogTV from Facebook

Check it out. You can add the phonedogTV Facebook application to your FB profile. Have it always at the ready under the boxes tab, or post and share it on your wall. Live broadcasts will prompt you to join, and when there isn't a live session you can watch the archives. A condensed chat room is included. If you prefer having one side of the screen dedicated to video and the other to chat, you can always interact at the phonedogTV page of our...

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Obama to ban his smartphone

It looks like Barack Obama, president-elect and renowned "CrackBerry" enthusiast, may soon have to give up his cellular addiction.   According to GeekSugar, Obama's beloved Curve won't be going to the White House, as security concerns regarding email will likely keep the handheld at bay. Maybe it's not such a bad idea, considering the fiasco that ensued when someone broke into Sarah Palin's email account a few months ago. And she was...

Latest Carrier Releases

Samsung Renown

Carrier: VerizonRetail Price:$349.99 or via ebayContract Price:$179.99 or via Let's TalkHot Feature: 2.0 MP camera The Samsung Renown SCH u810 is combines both CDMA and GSM technology so you can stay connected no matter where you are in the world. Key features include a 2.0 megapixel camera with nighshot capability, MP3 player, stereo Bluetooth, adjustable text size, visual voice mail, microSD slot and video capture.  

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LG Incite now @ AT&T

AT&T's first ever LG smartphone made its debut today in the way of the Incite.  This Windows Mobile 6.1 touchscreen appears to have it all, including a full color 3 inch screen, Wi-Fi, aGPS, and a 3.0 MP camera with video capture plus playback.What appears to be the way of the future for the keypad on your touchscreen, LG Incite users will find a full QWERTY keyboard in landscape mode, and a 20-key keyboard in portrait.  With...

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Noah's Bark Episode 11

Episode 11 of the Bark: Basking in the aftermath of PhoneDog TV Episode #1, Noah rants about bad drivers on their cell phones. Also, lightning reviews of the BlackBerry Bold, HTC Fuze and Touch Pro, Motozine ZN5, Samsung Behold and Eternity, and much much more!

Latest Carrier Releases

LG Incite

Carrier: AT&TRetail Price: $499.99 or via ebayContract Price:$299.99 or via Let's TalkHot Feature: LG's 1st US Smartphone The LG Incite is their first smartphone for U.S. carrier AT&T.  This Windows Mobile 6.1 touchscreen device comes equipped with WiFi technology, aGPS functions, 3.0 MP camera with camcorder, and Bluetooth 2.0.  Users will enjoy their options to use a full QWERTY keyboard in landscape mode, or a 20-key...

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Samsung Saga (Verizon)

Noah goes hands-on with Verizon's new jet-setting global smartphone. The Samsung Saga has it all - WinMo 6.1 Pro, CDMA, EV-DO, GSM, and WiFi, and a touchscreen, optical mouse, and QWERTY board. If only Noah had somewhere to take it ...