Cell Phone Accessories

Nokia hasn't been making huge splashes in the handset market lately; however they are developing headsets that seem to be landing on the 'favorites' list of many industry experts. We recently looked at the Nokia Luna Bluetooth headset, one of the many new gadgets they've brought to market in the last couple of months. Creative thinking went into the design and shape of the Luna. It looks like it fell right out of a spaceship.

The Luna includes a base for charging and storing your headset. Removing it from the base automatically powers on the Bluetooth and saves on battery life when it's not in use. When you place it back in the base, the Luna will power down.

But that's not your only connectivity option here. Nokia has incorporated an RFID chip inside, allowing you to pair it with a smartphone bearing the same technology simply by physically tapping the two together. Other handsets with built-in NFC, such as the Nokia C7, Oro, 600, 603, 700, 701 and N9, will all be able to play nice with it, freeing up Bluetooth for some other device to work with your phone.Read more

Let's be honest, when it comes to your profession, the smartphone is a fifth extremity. It's vital that your devices are ready to operate at maximum ability at all times. But who hasn't been here... nowhere near an outlet, an empty red bar, a full voice mailbox, and 30 emails that need to be responded to by the end of the day. Panicked yet? It's time to put those anxieties to bed.

Enter the Powerbag- stylish backpacks, slings, and tablet bags, with a light weight, built-in charging system there to relieve the stress of any "wired" person on the go. It charges all of your favorite new gadgets in our increasingly digital lives, including smartphones, iPods, eReaders, tablets and more.Read more

The USB Cell Drive, Making Life On The Go More Efficient

I must have 400 USB chargers, flash drives, and spare batteries for all of my new gadgets. It overtakes my sense of sanity sometimes…that is until I found the USB Cell Drive.

The Cell Drive is a new 4 in 1 USB accessory, which offers syncing, power, charging and storage, and it's the latest in gadget news. It also allows the synchronization of an iPhone or other mobile devices, and can power not just cell phones, but GPS, eBooks, Portables and Tablets.

The USB Cell Drive is the size of a standard thumb drive with 4 GB or 8 GB of storage. It also provides you with the peace of mind of having recharging power anywhere at any time. Parents, students, businessmen and women will never again miss that important call thanks to this amazing piece of technology.

It also easily plugs into your computer and offers the ability to sync and transfer data as well as store pictures, video, presentations, class papers, or other types of media from your computer. No longer will you have to carry around any excess adaptors or wires, the USB Cell Drive has arrived to make your life on the go more efficient.Read more

Marshall has upgraded its Marshall Major headphones – the headphones now include a microphone along with remote functionality.

What does that mean? Now you can switch between your phone calls and music without having to change your headphones. To use the remote, simply click it once to play and pause music, as well as receive and end phone calls. Click it twice to forward your music, and click it three times to go back. The microphone and remote are compatible with most mobile phones featuring a 3.5mm plug.

The Major's ear cushions are super-soft and feature a fully collapsible, fold-able design. The new Marshall Major is available now at www.Marshallheadphones.com with an MSRP of $119.

Last week at CTIA, LG introduced a new charging pad that's similar to the Powermat. The new LG Wireless Charging Pad is a mat that LG says will "revolutionize wireless charging as we know it." The charging pad plugs into a standard power outlet. Once plugged in, it will charge compatible LG handsets when they are placed on top of the pad without the need to connect any wires. It is said to fully charge a standard smartphone in approximately two hours.

The LG Wireless Charging Pad features visual, audible and tactile feedback when a phone is placed on it (so that you know it's in the right position on the pad), along with LED lights to indicated charging status:

• Power LED - Blue = Plugged in
• Battery LED - Orange = Ready to Charge
• Battery LED - Flashing Green = Phone is Charging Correctly
• Battery LED - Solid Green = Phone is Fully Charged

LG's Wireless Charging Pad (model WCP-700), launches in April for $69.99.

iKit just announced a new case for the iPhone 4 that works for both AT&T and Verizon models. The NuCharge case is much more than a case though, it packs in 1400 mAh of backup power for your iPhone 4, doubling the battery life of your device. You'll never have to worry about running out of power again!

This lightweight case (6mm thick and weighs just 2 ounces) also features an ON/OFF switch, allowing you to conserve power when not in use. You'll always know how much battery life is left too, thanks to the blue LED light on the front of the case reminding you just how much back up time you have. Of course, it also protects your iPhone against drops and scratches.

Giving it even more functionality, a kickstand is also integrated into the case for landscape and video viewing. Full access to all buttons is maintained as well.

The NuCharge for AT&T and Verizon iPhone 4 is now available at www.iKit.com in a sleek black finish for $64.95.

"Can you hear me now?" Chances are you can't read those words without thinking about Verizon Wireless (at least I can't). Now, even if you live in an area with limited reception or have structural conditions that interfere with your cell phone signal, Verizon solves this problem with the new 3G Network Extender.

Manufactured by Samsung Mobile, the Verizon Wireless 3G Network Extender is a "mini-cell site" which uses your home Internet connection to make calls, download apps, stream videos and more. About the size of a wireless router, it routes Verizon Wireless calls through the your home broadband Internet connection. Up to six Verizon customers can use their phones and monthly plans to place calls and access data using the device. Customers can set up a list of preferred users at My Verizon. Plans do not need to be updated to use the device. Customers will incur no additional monthly charges for using the Verizon Wireless 3G Network Extender.Read more

Don't you hate it when you're talking on your cell phone and then all of a sudden the call is dropped? Whether it was an important business conversation or catching up with your best friend, it is still annoying. There's a new product from Wilson Electronics that boosts your signal to reduce dropped calls and dead zones. Dubbed the Sleek, it is the company's most affordable mobile signal booster to date. The Sleek has a price tag of $129.99 and is now available at Best Buy.

The Sleek reduces dropped calls and no-service 'dead zones' while speeding data transfer rates and extending connection range in weak cellular signal areas. It is designed to be used in a vehicle by one user, but an optional accessory package is also available for home or office use. It works with a Bluetooth headset or other hands-free device, and comes with everything you need for simple do-it-yourself installation. Read more

There's a new Android-based Galaxy S smartphone hitting Verizon stores, the Samsung Fascinate. Available online today and in Verizon Wireless stores on Sept. 9, it is priced at $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate (with a new two-year agreement, of course).

The Fascinate is powered by Android 2.1 and features Super AMOLED Screen Technology, touch screen capabilities, Samsung 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor, and a virtual QWERTY keyboard with SWYPE technology.

Accessories are also available for the Fascinate:

• Charging Cradle – Doubles as a phone charger and includes a micro USB wall adapter. It can also be used as a desktop speakerphone and it comes preloaded with the Samsung "Desk Home" application, allowing you to switch brightness levels from day to night. It aslo provides one-touch access to Samsung Widgets and Bing Voice Search. The charging cradle is available for $29.99.
• Car Dock – Attachable to the windshield or dashboard, the car dock displays turn-by-turn GPS instructions, rotates between landscape and portrait modes, and features a preloaded Samsung "Car Home" application, targeted towards vehicle operation such as contacts, maps and navigation..The car dock is available for $39.99.
• Backup Battery Charging System – Includes a 1500 mAH battery, battery charger and Y-cable for charging a phone and spare battery simultaneously. It is available for $39.99

For more information visit www.verizonwireless.com.