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11Mar/102

Net10 Cell Phones are a Good Prepaid Option for Moderate Phone Users

NET10LogoNet10 Cell Phones Save Money for Most Customers

Net10 has some very good deals for those people who want an affordable prepaid phone plan.  The name "Net10" comes from the fact that every minute of talk time costs 10 cents.  Text messages cost the same as do minutes spent on web browsing.

See all the Net10 plans at www.net10.com

How Do Net10 Cell Phones Work?

Net10 phones are prepaid, so you pay ahead of time for your talk time.  As you use your phone, minutes are deducted from your total.

When you begin your plan with Net10, you generally get 300 minutes of talk time to use over a period of 60 days.  But at the end of that period of time, you don't lose your minutes.  They will actually carry over into the next month.  But you need to know that you do have to add minutes to your card before the 60 day period expires.  This way you keep your phone active and get to use all of the Net10 minutes you paid for.

Why Should I Buy a Net10 Prepaid Cell Phone?

If you use approximately 150 minutes a month, Net10 cell phones  makes a lot of sense.  Even if you use more talk time, it still makes a lot of sense for a lot of people since 10 cents a minute is very affordable, you will just refill your phone when you need more time.

Net10's phones are affordable and talk time is inexpensive.  One of the coolest features of Net10 cell phone is that when you turn your phone on, you can see how much talk time you have left on your current cycle.  It's a good thing because it helps you keep track of how many minutes you have left before you need to refill.

Toward the end of the month, you will know if you need to use fewer minutes a day or if you have a lot to burn.

Net10 Prepaid Phones Have No Contracts

You don't have to sign a contract in order to use a Net10 phone.  Since this is the case, there are no commitments and no "contract breakage" fees, which are a total joke in my opinion.

Net10 Cell Phones Give You More Control of Your Wireless Service

Since you by minutes when you need them, you have more control over your service.  You do have to refill every 60 days, but this not a bad thing.  You will easily be able to keep track of your phone use so you can be smarter in how you spend your minutes.

See all the Net10 phones and plan at www.net10.com


9Mar/100

Verizon Motorola Devour Review and Where to Buy Online

The Motorola Devour, which you may know as “The Megan Fox” phone since the actress appeared with it in a bathtub in a Superbowl commercial, is the second Android phone for Verizon Wireless.

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Opinions about this phone--much like opinions about Megan Fox's acting skills--are varied. Some people like it and think it is another strong step forward for Android phones and others dislike it, calling it a device for younger, less sophisticated phone users.

The style, shape, and design—but mostly weight—of the Motorola Devour has all been commented on. The phone is a heavier, bulkier phone with an industrial, boxy look. It weighs 6.5 ounces, has a 3.1-inch touch screen, and holds up to 16GB of memory with an expanded MicroSD card.

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The negative thing about the shape and size of the Motorola Devour is that it is a bigger device than people are used to these days. The good thing is that it is built solid and the slide-out full QWERTY keypad slides out with a satisfying “thud.” It’s going nowhere.  And I think a lot of people who are talking negatively about the size have not used the phone.

Some have called the Devour an entry-level Android device, which probably isn’t that far off base. Still, most people who haven’t had one of the few Google Android phones available are “entry-level” at this point.

Motorola Devour has a responsive and brilliantly colored touch screen that utilizes the Motoblur technology, which is Motorola’s proprietary software that allows phone users to interact with the phone’s functions, Internet, and social media. It creates a nice user experience.

The Devour’s physical keyboard is actually very easy to use and the keys are far enough apart and pronounced enough for big fingers to use without too many typos. There’s something “big” about this phone, even though when you see it in person it’s nowhere near as large as some of the reviews would have you believe.

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Granted, the full keyboard (for texting) and the Motoblur social networking technology makes this phone a “younger” device, but still, older phone users may find that this phone is a pretty good option. Motoblur aggregates all of your friends across different social networks, which makes it easier to keep in touch and to see what is going on in your social world. It streams information from across all your networks and profiles, keeping you entirely connected.

It’s funny that when we talk about social media, we always think about the younger generations, but one of the most popular demographics on Facebook is women in their 30’s.

The Devour also has a 3 megapixel camera and a “touch sensitive navigation pad,” which is a small dark square on the lower left of the front of the phone that navigates through menus as you brush your finger across it. The touch screen seems to work better than this function, however.

This phone is a very good Android phone for Verizon.  Sure, it's bigger than many other phones, but the size isn't really that much of an issue.  Personally, I think the Motorola Devour is a very good cell phone option, even if it's not for everybody.

You can buy the Motorola Devour from several online retailers:

Buy from LetsTalk.com for $29.99 with a Verizon Wireless plan

Buy from Amazon.com for $29.99 with a Verizon Wireless plan

Buy from BestCarrierDeals.com for $29.99 with a Verizon Wireless plan

Buy from Wirefly.com for $29.99 with a Verizon Wireless plan

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8Mar/100

Motorola Devour for Verizon, A “Solid” Phone Choice, Buy it Cheap

The Motorola Devour, an Android phone for Verizon is a very "solid" phone choice--literally.  The Devour is built solid and tough.

It has a very responsive and brilliantly colored touchscreen equipped with Motoblur technology and a very nice pull-out (and it pulls out with a nice solid "thud") physical keyboard.

Devour has an industrial look and a physical weightiness that is no doubt going to polarize opinions of this phone.  Overall, the second Verizon Android phone is a good phone.

If you're interested in this phone, you can find it in store locations like Best Buy for about $99.  You can find it online from merchants such as Amazon and LetsTalk for $49.99.  But the best place to find it is on Wirefly.com, where the Motorola Devour costs only $29.99.  This link goes to another post on this blog, not Wirefly.  It's the best price out there on this phone.

See other deals on the Motorola Devour.

devour1More on Devour:

Devour Review

Buy this Phone on Wirefly.com

8Mar/100

What Happened to the MetroPCS Samsung Finesse?

What happened to MetroPCS' Samsung Finesse? I was on the MetroPCS site the other day and noticed that this phone is no longer sold through the MetroPCS official site.

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So what happened?

I think the phone has been replaced, as such, by a new phone that MetroPCS recently added to its stable of phones, the Samsung Caliber.  MetroPCS also sells the Samsung Code, which is another smarphone, on its site.  You should also check out the Samsung Stunt, which will be offered for free for a limited amount of time.

Samsung Finesse is a very popular phone and is getting a second life of sorts on the Straight Talk Wireless prepaid plans.  It's the best phone on that network.

The Samsung Caliber looks a little more stylish and trendy than the Finesse, however.  It boasts a 3.2" touchscreen, customizable widget bar, a 3.0 megapixel camera, and a full html browser.  I think MetroPCS users will find all they need out of their prepaid phone in the Caliber.

Still, the Samsung Finesse will still be missed.  And for those of you who still want one, try eBay.  I'm sure they will still work with MetroPCS wireless service.

Visit MetroPCS.com to see all available plans and phones

8Mar/100

MetroPCS Unlimited Prepaid Plans Don’t Break the Bank

The newest plans from MetroPCS really do not break the bank.  It's quite the opposite actually.  The unlimited plans from MetroPCS start at $40 a month, which makes it the cheapest provider of unlimited prepaid phone service.

It can be a good idea to have an unlimited plan since you avoid any overage charges and can't go over your allotted text and talk time.

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With the $40 plan, customers get unlimited local calling, unlimited nationwide long distance, nationwide coverage, voice mail package, unlimited text messaging, unlimited picture messaging, and unlimited web access.

Clearly, this plan has a lot to offer.  Unlimited web browsing is a crucial addition to this plan that should not be overlooked.  Many other companies charge a lot of this service, but with this plan from MetroPCS, it's included.

As you go up in price, you get more services.  The $45 plan, in addition to the elements listed above, includes the following services: unlimited international text messaging, unlimited screenIT, premium directory assistance, and metro chatlink.

Have look at all the plans available at MetroPCS.com

Read about the free Samsung Stunt phone from MetroPCS

7Mar/100

Get a Free Samsung Stunt Phone from MetroPCS

MetroPCS has been making a lot of noise lately with its new phone releases and its affordable unlimited prepaid phone plans.

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MetroPCS has been unveiling some pretty interesting deals lately.  One of the most current ones is for a free Samsung Stunt cell phone.

Samsung Stunt is Bluetooth enabled, has a speakerphone, a sleek design, and an easy to use interface that will make using your phone to do whatever you want to do very easy.  The Stunt is a solid, durable cell phone that's great for a prepaid plan.

You can save some money on this new phone with prepaid unlimited service from MetroPCS.  Learn more about this deal and others at MetroPCS.com

7Mar/100

MetroPCS Has Some Cheap Unlimited Prepaid Plans

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MetroPCS has some very affordable prepaid plans available right now.

With Unlimited prepaid plans starting at $40 and affordable cell phones, it's easy to get a very cheap prepaid plan up and running from MetroPCS.

The company is being pretty aggressive in releasing new phones and in trying to get more customers. The way they are doing this is trying to appeal to their customers with great new phones and with cheap service plans.

MetroPCS recently released the Samsung Caliber and the Mister Cartoon Moto VE440.

Learn more about the unlimited plans and available phones at MetroPCS.com

7Mar/100

Video Review of the Motorola Devour Android Phone

This is a video review of the Motorola Devour Verizon Android smartphone, which has been getting a lot of interest lately.

Motorola Devour has an industrial look, with its silver colored body. It has a great slide-out keyboard and utilized Motoblur desktop software.

Watch this video to see the Devour in action. If you're looking to buy the Motorola Devour, you can find it at multiple online merchant sites. The best deal you can find is on Wirefly.com. With a Verizon plan, you get the phone for $29.99.

The next best deal is for $49.99 with a new Verizon plan at LetsTalk.com.

Amazon.com also has the $49.99 price--click the link to see the Devour page on the site.

Clearly, if you're thinking about purchasing this phone, you'll save the most money at Wirefly.com.

5Mar/100

Motorola Devour Video Reviews from Wirefly, PhoneDog

Here are a couple video reviews for the Motorola Devour phone, and Android Verizon phone.  I've also checked out the biggest online phone retailers and have found what I think to be the best deal for this phone.

I looked at LetsTalk.com, eBay, and Amazon.com, but found the best deal on Wirefly.com.  With a Verizon Wireless plan, the phone only costs $29.99, which is a very big savings. See the deal on Wirefly.com or just read about it at the link above.

Sure, this phone has had very polar reviews, which I write about here, but overall the Motorola Devour is a pretty good entry level Android phone for Verizon users.

See prices of the Devour at all online retailers here.

More on Motorola Devour for Verizon.

5Mar/100

Buy the Motorola Devour on Verizon for $29.99 (Best Price Out There)

I've spent a few hours this morning and last night reading about the Motorola Devour (Verizon phone) and have even watched a few video reviews.  My initial reaction to the phone was mixed.  Some reviews were totally scathing and made the Devour seem like an oversized hunk of metal with no redeeming qualities except for, you guessed it, sturdy design.

Other reviews, like this one at tech blog JKontherun, said the phone was another step in the right direction for Android phones.  It never ceases to amaze me how different people's reactions to cell phone are.  It's crazy how some people fall in love with a phone and how others are almost disgusted by the very same model.

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Much like the annoying Mac vs PC thing that people suffer from, people are always going to infuse their strong opinions based on personal experience and preference into their cell phone reviews.  This is exactly what's happening with the Devour.

In the Wired review of the Motorola Devour I reference above, the author complains about the build up of finger grease on the touch screen, a criticism I haven't heard elsewhere or haven't seen on extensive videos of the Devour.

Generally a greasy touchscreen results from greasy fingers.  Every touchscreen is like that!  Maybe you shouldn't be eating fried chicken while doing your cell phone reviews?

In looking for information about the Motorola Devour, I also found perhaps the best deal out there anywhere (in stores or online) at Wirefly.  First, I checked out LetsTalk and found the phone on sale for $49.99 with a new Verizon plan.  It's the same price on Amazon.com (click to see it here).  I also scanned ebay for steals on this phone, but found none.

But at Wirefly.com, the Motorola Devour is $29.99 with a new Verizon Wireless plan.  This is the best deal out there for this phone that I can find.

Read my more in-depth review of Verizon's Motorola Devour.

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