T-Mobile cameo™ Frame

If you are a lover of photos, the T-Mobile cameo™ frame will allow you to have some fun with your hobby.  I recently reviewed this little frame and although many are commenting on the pricetag being high, the device would certainly serve a good purpose in certain situations and that makes it worth every penny.

This cameo™ frame allows you (and anyone you share the device phone number with) to post photos, text messages, and picture messages directly to the device.  You simply take photos using your phone and then send them, like you would to share them with friends, to the frame’s phone number.  In just moments they show up on the frame and you can utilize the menu to rotate and change your view if needed.  You can also e-mail the frame using the phone number and @tmomail.net.

In addition to all this, you have the added capability to use a memory card with photos and also transfer your favorite photos from your computer to the frame.  There is a $9.99 a month fee to send photos to the frame with your phone or through e-mail and the frame has a price tag of around $99.00 but for the right person, this would be well worth the extra cost to enjoy photos and be able to share them with others.

This is not available to order online, but you can find a nearby T-Mobile store and shop for yours, today.

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Samsung Epix (AT&T)

I recently had in hand the Samsung Epix (AT&T) and used the phone for about two weeks.  My first impression after unpacking the phone was that it was not as thin as my Samsung Blackjack II, and that was a little disappointing, as I always praise Samsung for their design being so thin.  But, after using the features, I found many reasons to like the Epix.

The Samsung Epix has the keyboard similar to the Blackjack II so I was comfortable using it right off.  There is an optical mouse for navigation but I hardly used it and I found the inclusion of it unneeded.  The Samsung Epix utilizes the Windows Mobile Pro OS and I liked most of the features it brought across as well as the added little touches (such as touch-screen ease) while adding contacts or notes to a contact.  There was a stylus to make handwriting easy and it was able to recognize mine quickly and easily so I tapped out quite a few notes using it.

Samsung did great by adding an extra sized 1800mAh battery with this phone, because it now has around 7 hours of battery life.  The phone also is more powerful with features like Wi-Fi, GPS, 3G networking.

A few of the third-party apps were fun to use and that almost outweighed my surprise that the phone was heavier and thicker than my Blackjack II device.  The camera interface was nicer with touch screen options to make taking a photo and changing things up easier.  Overall, the Epix was a great upgrade option but since I’m pretty spoiled to using my Blackjack II right now, I’m going to hold out and see what is available in a few months.

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Plantronics Discovery 925

An amazing Bluetooth headset arrived at my door the other day and I’ve had the pleasure to test out the features this past week.  The Plantronics Discovery 925 has had quite a bit of good press lately so I was excited to be able to review one myself.  When it arrived I went pretty easy on it, charging it up as the directions stated, and taking time to read the brief but precise directions.  That didn’t last long because I wanted to really put it to the test during my work week.

Opening the package revealed not only the VFrame design, that is impressive alone, but also a new feature I haven’t been exposed to yet with headsets–a carrying case with a battery for charging on the run.  Recharging can be done either directly via the headset and an AC plug or by placing the fancy headset into the case (which holds the Discovery 925 with a firm grip, no charging mistakes there) and plugging the AC into the bottom of that.  Then, later in the day when you are not using your headset, you can place it directly into the charged up case and recharge it between meetings or travels.

Plantronics has an AudioIQ noise control technology that passed my “convertible” test well.  I drive home from work with the top down on my car and I made several calls while both on side streets and on the highway (windows up, of course) and I had no problem hearing or conversing with the other party.  Impressive!  I can’t say they couldn’t hear road noise, but the conversation wasn’t halted because of it.

The setup with my Blackjack II was painless and quick, and the battery life has been incredible with the extended feature of the charging case.  Plantronics says that 5 hours of talk time can be enjoyed and 7 days standby, but add in the case charging time and I think that gets automatically extended.

Three sizes of eartips are shipped with the headset but I used the one it came with and haven’t had an issue with it falling out of my ear or moving.  I had previously insisted all my headsets have an over-the-ear design, but this product has converted me.  Light (so light I forget I am wearing it constantly) and easy to keep safe and charged up, this would make an excellent gift for business or pleasure seekers.

It tops my list of Bluetooth headsets that I recommend to others, for sure.  I think I’ve used the L-word a few times, too.  Shh!

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Perfect Match, Reclusa Gaming Keyboard

To work with the lovely mouse I just reviewed below, there is an awesome keyboard that will give you the edge during gaming as well.  The Reclusa Gaming Keyboard will tickle your fancy with blue LED backlighting to make you feel just as cool as you wish you were.  Or, to match your case mod you’ve worked so hard to perfect.

Razer™ once again gives you fast actions with Hyperesponse™ gaming key action, two 360-degree jog-dials and four bumper buttons, Macro creation options and much more.  Take a peek at the other options:

• On-The-Fly Sensitivity™ profile switching
• Detachable padded wrist rest
• Gold-plated USB ports
• Approximate size: 551mm (length) x 236mm (breadth) x 61mm (height)

How can you go wrong with this duo leading the way for you while gaming?  Visit the Razer site here for more information and purchase of this keyboard.

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