Not too long ago, I remember when Dell was considered a cutting-edge, respectable computer company.  Their customer service was unparalleled (now it just sucks), they made a name for themselves by customizing their computers to meet the needs of their customers and they offered specialty peripherals.  It was great.

Now, people aren’t buying desktops like they used to.  I still have three in my home and I have no plans of replacing them (although, there are also three laptops in my house as well) but I’m also aware of the fact that there are times when something more portable would be best. 

I never really got into the Blackberry thing but yesterday my husband and I were looking at netbooks because we are often on the road but we need to be able to check email and possibly blog. 

Dell seems to realize that more and more people are thinking that way and they have chosen to make their transition into the smartphone business.  They have confirmed that they will be offering an Android-based Mini 3i Smartphone but, as I read on Hot Hardware, the actual details about the device are scant.

image: Dell

Mobile phones are a very popular holiday item and Sprint is offering some great deals to help you save money while giving the perfect gift!  Of course, you don’t need to be celebrating to cash in so, if you’re just looking to upgrade to a new phone, you might want to check some of these offers out.

Starting November 1, 2009 through January 9, 2010, you can save on the following models:

Sanyo SCP2700 phone – FREE – starting 11/1/2009 to 1/9/2010
Sierra Wireless 598U mobile broadband card – FREE – starting 11/1/2009 to 1/9/2010
RIM Blackberry Curve – Buy 1 …read more

Have you seen the Reverb solar-powered iPhone/iPod dock?  It’s massive!  Seriously, at three feet tall, this thing is really cool but it’s also a bit puzzling.  First of all, many of us like our iPods since they are relatively tiny but can store a lot of music.  They’re convenient.  When you attach it to something that is the size of a pre-schooler, it becomes a lot less practical, I would think.
Still, there’s no price on being friendly to the environment, right?  Unfortunately, it takes a whole 20 hours outside/40 hours indoors of sun exposure to get this bad baby up …read more

Need more applications to help you become more addicted to your iPhone?  If so, you might be interested in knowing that Bejeweled Blitz is available for iPhone and iPod touch!  Now you can take the one-minute gem-matching game anywhere you go.  It’s part of Bejeweled 2 for iPhone and iPod touch and you can get it today at the App Store!
If you’ve never played any of the Bejeweled games, I feel that I should warn you – they are highly addictive.  The good news is that Bejeweled Blitz is just one minute per challenge so there is a time limit …read more

Nokia has launched a massive recall after it was determined that chargers made by the company earlier this year could be faulty and potentially dangerous.  The recall includes approximately 14 million chargers globally.
The world’s biggest mobile phone maker warns that users could get an electrical shock from using the chargers and promises to replace them for free.
If you are trying to determine whether you might be affected by the recall, here is some information:

The recall is not in effect for chargers sold in China, Britain, Brazil and Argentina.
The potentially dangers models are the AC-3E and AC-3U, manufactured between June …read more

A lot of people miss out on traveling since they suffer from a fear of flying but a new iPhone application might be able to help them calm their nerves and get on a plane.  I honestly never thought of a phone being used for something like this but I think it’s a great idea.
Virgin Atlantic Airways has launched an app for its Flying Without Fear course proving yet again that Virgin Atlantic president, Richard Branson, is on a mission to accomplish just about everything he possibly can in life.
“Our first iPhone app will bring the benefits of our successful …read more

In our high-tech world, thieves are always finding new ways to steal and, while many of us realize that giving out our address or social security numbers is risky, most of us willingly provide our cell phone numbers without even thinking twice.
A Canadian article discussed why this could be dangerous.  Have you ever been asked to enter your cell phone number for any reason?  I was at a concert last November and they told us to text our phone numbers to a certain code for a chance to win backstage passes and send the band a message.  I did …read more

Sony Ericsson released their “Equinox” model last week.  The flip phone doesn’t look like the most high-tech gadget around but it’s a decent option for those who want something new and sleek without all the bells and whistles.

The Equinox features a 3.2 megapixel camera (with picture messaging), stereo Bluetooth and 3G network support and a built-in GPS sensor.  It also lights up and pulsates when a call or message comes in which would be great for me since my ringer doesn’t currently work (I accidentally put my phone through the washing machine).  I also read that you can silence …read more

Bluetooth users know that the device can drain a battery in no time and it’s pretty inconvenient and annoying.  Texas Instruments has come up with a demo for a new low-energy Bluetooth that can run off of a watch battery for up to a year – without recharging.  
The company says that this enables applications “such as sports and fitness equipment, medical and health, home and office, and mobile accessories, to use coin cell and energy harvesting solutions to operate for more than a year on a tiny button cell battery.”  That’s pretty impressive.
The new Bluetooth is expected sometime next …read more

The rumors are true – there is a Blackberry “watch” and you can pre-order it now!  The inPulse Smartwatch for BlackBerry is scheduled to begin shipping in February 2010.  I was expecting it to cost a fortune but it’s very reasonably priced at $149 USD so I’m pretty impressed!
First things first, though – this is NOT a Smartphone.  It’s a Smartwatch.  Make sure you don’t get your expectations up too high.  I think it was a little risky for them to choose a name like that but maybe they are hoping the confusion will result in people buying this thing …read more