Turn Your Old Phone Into Cash When You Get a New One

April 2nd, 2010 | Mobile Phone Recycling

Most people have disused mobile phones gathering dust in the bottom of cupboards and drawers. As soon as we receive a new mobile we lose interest in the previous model and become so engrossed in the new phone and its facilities, that the old one is forgotten. It joins the others in our collection and few people stop to think that they are actually wasting money by doing this.

Old mobile phones can be recycled or refurbished for re-sale, so they are worth money. It is really easy to recycle these phones. The Internet is full of sites that will give you cash for mobile phones or direct you to the best deal at the current time and all you have to do is to go to a price comparison site for mobile phones and enter your details. You will then be able to view a list of sites and how much they will pay you for your phone or phones. There will also be a note of their terms and conditions, which you need to study carefully.

For example, one company might offer the highest price, but you could have to pay the postage yourself to send them the phone. Look carefully at this, because you might find that a lower offer with free postage is a far better deal for you.

Mobile phones soon go out of fashion and lose value quickly, so it might be a good idea to find your old mobile phones now while they are still worth something and sell them, rather than leave them in a drawer until they are worth hardly anything.

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How to Find the Best Broadband Deals

March 31st, 2010 | Broadband, Mobile Broadband

One of the things that make people hesitate when considering a switch from dial-up internet access to broadband or mobile broadband is the cost.  While costs have dropped dramatically since broadband was first introduced, it is still more expensive than dial-up.  But if the speed of broadband has been tantalizing you with possibilities, there are a few things you can do to make fantasy meet reality – and your wallet.

First, check your post or the newspaper.  With broadband services and providers becoming more common, they are advertising more to try to get your attention.  While adverts in the post are not as common in the UK as the US, they still do show up from time to time, so don’t automatically throw them in the rubbish, or your recycling bin.  Take a look at them, and then see if the company doing the advertising provides a service in your area. 

Use the internet for your research.  Websites such as broadband-finder are good starting points.  You can compare the packages from various providers.  Be sure to look not only at sign-up specials, but ongoing costs.  Getting a free modem might not pay off if your monthly costs are sky high. 

Along with overall costs, look at the access speed.  Always quoted as “up to”, you’re likely to find your actual speeds to be lower.  In the case of ADSL, your distance from the company’s nearest “hub” will be the biggest factor in speed.  The closer you are, the faster your signal.  If you’re considering cable broadband, the number of other users on the service at the same time will affect your speed.

Don’t forget to talk to friends and neighbours who have broadband.  Find out which broadband providers they use and their experience, and utilise what they tell you when searching out the best deal for your own situation.

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Nokia N900 Review

March 29th, 2010 | Mobile Phone Reviews, Nokia, Touchscreen

The Nokia N900 mobile phone provides a range of functionality for users. This handset includes an impressive 3.5 inch touch screen that supports up to 16 million colours. The built in accelerometer allows users to navigate in both landscape and portrait modes.

Users will notice that the N900 is a bit large compared to other Nokia mobile phones. This handset is 110.9 mm long by 59.8 mm wide and 18 mm thick. The overall weight of the N900 is 181 grams.

Two features contribute to the large size of the Nokia N900. Users will enjoy the QWERTY keyboard that slides out from the side of the device. The N900 also includes 32 gigabytes of internal memory. This can be expanded by up to 16 gigabytes with the microSD card slot.

The Nokia 900 includes a 5-megapixel camera featuring Carl Zeiss optics. Features including dual LED flash and autofocus, have been integrated into the camera. There is also a secondary VGA camera that can be used for video calling.

A number of popular music formats, such as MP3 and WMA, are supported on the N900. This Nokia mobile phone also includes an FM transmitter and a Stereo FM radio. The standard battery included with the N900 provides up to 27 hours of music playback.

There are several other appealing features that make the Nokia N900 a desirable mobile phone. This handset is quad band and provides support for 3G networks. Nokia has also integrated Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity into the N900.

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Nokia 5310 XpressMusic Deals

March 25th, 2010 | Mobile Phones, Nokia

Getting good mobile phone deals is important and one of the older contract mobile phones that are now set at a reasonable pay as you go price is the Nokia 5310. A simple yet eye catching design in black with red highlights this phone has a lovely slim look and is easy to hold in the hand, making one handed text messaging a breeze. The mobile phone reviews all highlight the fact that this is a brilliantly simple phone that is not pretending to be something it isn’t and knowing that Nokia made it reassures you that it will hold up well and stand the test of time.

A built in music player is a nice touch and the standard size headphone jack means you are not restricted to using the headphones that come with the phone. There is also a memory slot, so you won’t have to worry about having the space to store you favourite music. This is a basic end mobile phone, but that for some people is no bad thing, especially if you want a simple to use mobile phone that offers music on the go; if that is the case, then look no further. There is Bluetooth, but not WiFi or GPS, but the camera and video functions are good, so really for the money, this is a serious contender. The keypad is a standard phone layout, there is no touchscreen technology here, but remember this is the base end of mobile phone specifications, it simply does what it sets out to do and offers an excellent mobile for those on a budget.

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Selling your old mobile phone

March 23rd, 2010 | Mobile Phone Recycling, Mobile Phones

SellOldPhone is a reputable UK based mobile phone recycling company whose mission is to allow customers to get value out of their old mobile phones so that they can put it to good use. If you decide to use the selloldphone.co.uk service, you can trade in your used mobile phone for instant cash.

Working mobile phones sold or donated to selloldphone.co.uk are either recycled for free and returned back to the owner, or exchanged for cash. The phones which are bought by the company from sellers are then donated to those who cannot afford phones or simply recycled for the precious metals in them.

Selloldphone.co.uk provides an easy and simple four-step process when you decide to sell your phone to them.
First, you should type in your mobile phone model, like “Nokia 1110”. The database search will then present you with the results and you should click on the model of your mobile. In case you are not sure about the model, just type in the name of the maker, like “Nokia”. The only problem with this step is that there are no pictures of the phones.
Second, fill out the order form completely.

Third, send your mobile phone in a padded envelope provided by selloldphone.co.uk.

The last thing you have to do is wait for the payment via cheque or bank wire transfer.

Selloldphone.co.uk has also created a drop-in shop where people can literally walk straight in and exchange cash for mobile phones right there and then. Selloldphone.co.uk is in Tyne & Wear and it is there where they have their drop-in shop.

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Looking at Mobile Broadband Choices

March 19th, 2010 | Broadband, Mobile Broadband

There are now many choices for mobile broadband throughout the UK.  Especially if you need internet access while on the road your possible selection and options have never been broader.  And because of the increased competition, you’ll find many tempting deals available from which to choose.

When evaluating plans, the best way to compare is by looking at a per-year basis using your best estimate of usage.  Of course, you’ll need to ensure that the mobile broadband provider ensures coverage in the areas you’ll use, but beyond that take a look at the long-term costs.

Many providers offer introductory offers, but these typically are priced for one to three months, which is why adding up all your estimated costs for a 12-month period will give you a better idea of the best deal. 

Check the speed offered for a deal that will suit you, and then from the providers with the speed that you want calculate equipment costs.  Add in the monthly cost times twelve, or the total cost over a 12-month period.  For example, if the provider offers free service for 3 months, find out what the remaining 9 months will cost and calculate that. 

And don’t forget, that little USB router that provides your mobile broadband to your laptop while on the road can also plug into your desktop when you return.  So while mobile broadband could potentially be a bit more expensive than landline broadband, you have no need for a second broadband line, so it might save you money in the end.

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Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Review

March 16th, 2010 | Mobile Phone Reviews, Nokia, Touchscreen

Anyone looking for cheap mobile phones with plenty of functionality will appreciate the Nokia 5530 Xpress Music. This mobile phone provides users with a large touch screen that supports up to 16 million colours. This makes it easier to navigate through the menus on the Nokia 5530.

The Nokia 5530 is 104 mm long by 49 mm wide with a thickness of just 13 mm. The overall weight of this mobile phone with the battery attached is 107 grams. The battery provides close to 5 hours of talk time and approximately 336 hours on stand by. The Nokia 5530 is also capable of playing up to 27 hours of music on the battery.

Integrated into the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a 3.15 megapixel camera. Nokia has added LED flash and auto focus to improve the quality of the photos. Users will also be able to capture video clips with the integrated camera.

As the Nokia 5530 is a music phone, this device provides support for formats including MP3, WMA, and WAV. A 3.5 mm jack is also included within the device.

Although this mobile phone is quad band, users may be disappointed that the Nokia 5530 does not include support for 3G networks. Nokia has integrated Wi-Fi connectivity into this device.

The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a contract mobile phone. Depending on the network, contract lengths vary between 11 and 24 months. There are several mobile phone deals available for the Nokia 5530 that provide the user with a free handset with a qualifying contract.

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How to Get Your Friends and Family to Recycle their Mobile Phones

March 15th, 2010 | Mobile Phone Recycling, Mobile Phones

Recycling mobile phones is important in reducing the amount of metal and plastic that has to be manufactured in order to make these devices. This alone can reduce greenhouse emissions. Mobile phone recycling can also help minimize environmental pollution as the metal and plastic waste from retired phones is not thrown into land and water sources. Another benefit of mobile phone recycling is that it can help the less fortunate by the donating the units. Lastly and perhaps most importantly, phone recycling can give the users cash for mobile phones.

The problem, however, is that most people do not recycle their mobile phones; there are three possible reasons why they don’t. Perhaps they do not know where and how to start, they are hesitant to do so, or maybe they simply are not aware that there is such a thing as mobile phone recycling. This is where you are needed. You can inform your friends and family that this is possible and in the process, you can get them to recycle their old and unused mobile phones in no time.

Perhaps you can start by learning as much as you can about phone recycling and telling your friends and family about the reasons behind it, what the specific benefits are, and most of all, who benefits from it.

You can also email family and friends website links to different mobile phone recycling companies. You can also encourage your friends and family to forward your messages to as many people as they can.  In this way your information can reach the largest number of people in the shortest possible amount of time.

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Motorola Quench Review

March 12th, 2010 | Mobile Phone Reviews, Motorola Mobile Phones, Touchscreen

The Motorola Quench is about to take the market by storm; this is the newest offering from Motorola and is likely to initially be a contract mobile phone, rather than SIM free, or pay as you go. 

Again we are looking at a touch screen phone, which is fast becoming the technology of choice for most mobile phone users, and therefore most of the manufacturers are choosing to go down this route and are releasing mostly touch screen, or touch screen with a hybrid slide out keyboard. 

Again, as this is so new this is going to be one that you need to watch out for in the mobile phone reviews so that you can see how it really performs. What we have seen so far is looking good, or perhaps bad if you are one of their competitors. 

New mobile phones are coming to the market all of the time and there is great competition amongst manufacturers.  Motorola mobile phones have always been fairly good and have held their place in the market well.  The Motorola Quench seems to have all the features we would expect these days, including mobile internet connectivity and access to the social networking sites. 

As the market goes with the latest mobile phones this one would seem to be as good a choice as any on the market and is definitely worth a second look. It really is just a case of playing the waiting game and getting the low down from other users, or being brave enough to blaze the trail and being one of the first to try this new mobile phone.

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Samsung Genio Slide – great for social networking!

March 10th, 2010 | Mobile Phone Reviews, Samsung, Touchscreen

The Genio Slide is the phone for you if you like to keep up with your friends and family through texting and the social network Facebook.   It has a touch screen but gives you the option to type with its big slide-out QWERTY keyboard – much easier when you want to key in lots of text.  The keyboard does make the phone a bit heavier than most.

It’s a pleasure to use, with its own native Facebook application and a 2.8-inch touch screen.  It also has widgets so that MySpace and instant messaging is easily accessible.

All messages are organised in one uniform interface through your contacts, so keeping up with all your friends’ texts and chat is a breeze.

Data transfer is high-speed as the Genio Slide is a 3G phone.  It also comes with Wi-Fi so you can connect when you’re in a Wi-Fi hotspot.

As with any mobile phone, it has the ability to download music and an FM radio with RDS, and with the 3.5 mm audio jack any standard headphones can be plugged in.  The internal memory is 150 MB and can be increased to 16 GB, so there is plenty of storage for all your favourite tracks.

The camera is not as high quality as comparable phones but will take an ok family or holiday snap.  The camera has 3.2 mega pixels and is fixed focus without any enhanced options.  It has a video camera and you can use it for video calls.

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