LG VX8350 Review

And we have another flip phone from LG. The LG VX8350 is an update of the LG VX8300 without of course, the stubby antennae that plague the design of the LG VX8300.

ADVANTAGES: One thing I love about the LG VX8350 is its ability to read text messages outside the screen which is a feature that is missing on most flip phones. Both the external and internal screen of the LG VX8350 supports 256,000 colors which is a really great thing for LG to do, most manufacturers would just give the external screen a 65k color.

DISADVANTAGES: The LG VX8350 has a too curvy design. I'm not really the girly-girl type and the LG VX8350 looks like a compact powder and I also don't like the plastic feel of the phone. The LG VX8350 also has no flash and has a mediocre speaker which if turned on too loud, music will sound kinda garbled. I have had problems opening the LG VX8350 with one hand as I am accustomed to do with the Razr phones but then again, maybe I'm just a klutz or it might be the plastic.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY: Verizon Wireless is currently carrying the LG VX8350 and they have release the LG VX8350R which is exactly like the VX8350 except that it is in red. It is available for $79.99 after a $50 mail in rebate and comes with a two year contract with Verizon.

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Motorola Moto Z6c Review

So Motorola has released another slider phone, the Moto Z6c which will be carried by Verizon Wireless. The Moto Z6c basically has the same design as the Motorola Rizr Z3 but just a little bit slicker with the polished vacuum metalized finish and soft-touch back.

ADVANTAGES: The Moto Z6c runs on Verizon's CDMA EVDO networks which is kinda like 3G though I still prefer 3G UMTS networks. Music-centric fans would love that the Moto Z6c has Bluetooth A2DP profile which will allow them to use their Bluetooth stereo headset with the device. Though the Motorola Z6c will run on Verizon's CDMA EVDO networks, it is also compatible with GSM 800/1900 networks so it means it will work with GSM networks of other countries though don't expect the 3G capabilities to work.

DISADVANTAGES: The Moto Z6c's 65k screen is a slight downgrade from the 252k color screen of the Motorola Rizr Z3 but text and pictures are still okay looking though not has bright as the Rizr Z3's. Expect your Moto Z6c to be a fingerprint magnet thanks to the high polished metal finish and the dimensions of the Z6c is rather bulkier and wider than the Rizr Z3.

AVAILABILITY: The Moto Z6c will be exclusive to Verizon wireless and will be available staring December 12 for $179.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and the standard 2 year contract.

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Belkin Bluetooth USB Adapter with with KODAK Picture Upload Technology

Belkin and Kodak has teamed up to bring you a Bluetooth USB Adapter that allows you instant access to camera phone pictures. According to Kodak and Belkin, the Bluetooth USB Adapter will automatically upload your picture when your camera phone comes in range with the Bluetooth USB adapter.

The Belkin Bluetooth USB Adapter with KODAK Picture Upload Technology Software will cost $49.99.

GE recalls Combo Wall Ovens

General Electric has announced a voluntary recall of some 92,000 units of their Built-in Combination wall and Microwave ovens. According to the press release, the units are fire hazards since door switch in the microwave oven can overheat and ignite plastic components in the control area.

The Built-in Combination Wall and Microwave Ovens are sold under the brand name GE, GE Profile and Kenmore. Affected models can be found here.

For customers who will be returning their products, GE is offering a free repair or rebate on a new product, a $300 rebate for the purchase of a new GE brand unit or $600 rebate for the purchase of a new GE Profile brand unit. Sears is offering a free repair or $300 rebate for the purchase of a new Kenmore unit.

Hair Transplant doctor in Florida

Is it me or does the jingle in this Hair Transplant website sound oddly familiar? Anyways, whether it’s familiar or not, the jingle has a catchy tune. LOL. Another interesting thing about the website aside from its jingle is that they have actual video testimonials of their patients. I mean, if you’re looking for testimonials, it’s better to see a video of the actual patient than see a written testimonial without any idea if it was actually from the patient, right? Oh, and if you’re still not convinced about the video testimonials, the hair doctor can actually arrange for you to meet with his clients.

For anyone who’s considering hair transplant, you might actually consider going to the website since they offer a free consultation. You can view the actual surgical procedure and even meet patients who have undergone the same procedure so you can ask questions and get first hand information.

*Brought to you by: DrShapirosHairInstitute.com

Nokia 6263 available at T-Mobile USA

T-Mobile USA will be carrying the Nokia 6263. I don't know about T-Mobile but I guess they're trying to go safe by releasing Nokia phones instead of trying to compete with AT&T and Verizon in releasing more top of the line phones.

I'm not saying that the Nokia 6263 is not top of the line, it's just that it lacks the wow factor of the iPhone or the LG Voyager. However, for those who are not into the hype and just want a standard and solid phone, the Nokia 6263 has your typical features: a 1.3 megapixel with video recording capabilities, a large 2.2 inch display, Bluetooth, FM radio, and a rated 3 1/2 hours talk time and 11 days standby time.

The Nokia 6263 is a flip style phone and includes a 512MB memory card. Music file formats that are compatible with the Nokia 6263 are: MP3, AAC, eAAC+ and WMA.

The Nokia 6263 is now available at the T-mobile website.

New TV Tuner from Sharp

Sharp has announced that it has developed a TV Tuner that complies with the Chinese terrestrial digital broadcast specifications. The device can be said to be an HDTV tuner for mobile device applications since the Chinese digital broadcast format can use HDTV signals without converting them.

The Sharp TV tuner can be used with USB tuners targeted at PCs and PDAs. Sample batch of the device will be shipped in January 2008 and volume production will start at the end of March 2008. Price is around $270.