I mentioned yesterday on show #31 that Verizon was going to be giving away a free ringtone today (12/31/2006) only to anyone who sends a text message with the word "Tone" to 2007.  Well, I just wanted to let everyone know that I was able to test this out today with the help of my wife's E815.  Those with smartphones (or those without Get it Now access) are out of luck.  Once you send the text message, you get a reply saying:

"2get ur free ringtone: Go2 Get It Now on phone>Tunes&Tones>GET New Ringtone>VZW Tones>Select &Purchase song>Option 2 Redmptn Code? Enter 2007."

I figured out that while this does work, and you are able to get whatever ringtone you want, there is some discrepancy in the way you get in to do this.  I had to go through the VZW tones deluxe program to do so.  "Aquarius" here we come!!!!

Category:general -- posted at: 5:27 PM

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #31 44:23

Show Notes

Happy New Year to the entire Cell Phone Junkie community!  We focus the first half of the show on Verizon topics.  Also, we have a small discussion on the problem with music phones today.

Intro-Happy New Year!

News/Reviews

The personal side of TCPJ

Verizon Wireless launch schedule

Verizon to get i760-like Blackjack

Verizon to allow ads on mobile phones

Verizon giving away ringtone on New Years Eve

Cingular KRAZR

Sprint overhauling plans

Send free and anonymous text messages

The problem with music phones today

Audiobay for podcast streaming

Matt's Mobile Minute-Virgin Mobile

 

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:28 PM

The past 6 months with The Cell Phone Junkie podcast have taught me a lot about what it means to run a site, plan shows, and produce audio files.  With everything that I do for the site, I realized that it would be fun to start another blog dedicated to Mickey Papillon, the person.  If you want to get to know me and the other things in my life, please visit my personal blog Mickey Papillon.com

I plan on updating it regularly and will feature other items and information about my "real" life!

Enjoy!

Category:general -- posted at: 12:26 AM

From our families to yours, happy holidays from The Cell Phone Junkie team!  We appreciate your support and help in making the show what it is!

Category:general -- posted at: 12:21 AM

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #30 52:49

Show Notes

Intro-Special Guest Host Joey

The Sony Ericson w710i

News/Reviews

Need to get out of a Cingular contract, too bad!

The Iphone is here--though, not from apple

People are mad about Gizmodo misleading readers about the iphone
Sprint customers allowed to roam on Verizon Ev-Do
Why cell phone outage reports are secret

Why I like the i-mate JAQ3

Dash and Blackjack get some sling!

Cingular HSDPA in 160 markets now

Win the smartphone of your choice from Microsoft

A CDMA TyTn!

And a CDMA Libra!

Matt’s Mobile Minute-Verizon Wireless

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The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #29 44:28
Show Notes
A very special show featuring guest host David Ciccone from the Mobility Today.com site.  We focus on smartphones, specifically the new Cingular Blackjack.  Also, how to get some cash for your old phones!

Intro-Special Guest David Ciccone
News/Reviews

Cingular Blackjack
Initial thoughts and why Dave switched from Verizon to Cingular to get one.
What are some of the advantages that made your choose this phone?
What are the drawbacks to the device, and what should be changed in the future?
Tell us about the speeds with HSDPA and how they compare to EV-DO?
How is the battery life and do you really need 2 batteries?
Is voice dialing really a problem
Answers to some of your Blackjack questions
Motorola Releases MOL2 for the Q
Motorola Star Tac named top 10 gadget that changed the world
Sell your cell for cash

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The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #28 45:49
Show Notes
The most recent questions and comments show with 10 topics.  Also, we have a new logo!  Plus, you can now call us and leave a message for us to play on future shows!
Intro
New Logo!-Special thanks to my good friend Melanie Day for spending the time to work on this and creating such a great looking one!

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Question and Comments from Craig
4smartphone.net
Plans
www.mail2web.com

Question from Alan

Comment from Seamus

Comments from Brian
Comments from Aaron

Another comment from Brian

Question from Austin 

Comments from Aaron
Another comment from Seamus
Neat site from Joseph

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:33 AM

Here is a list of stories that didn't make it into the recent show, but ones we thought were worthy of mention:

Handset Prices at a 12 year high
Femtocells!
New Windows Mobile-Crossbow

Palm News - Treo 680 Officially Available   
$3500 Nokia!
First UMTS and HSDPA chip from Qualcomm
CDMA group reignites GSM vs. CDMA debate
Differences between Verizon and Sprint EVDO
HTC Cavalier-Dash update!
Boston big Dig tunnels to have great reception
You tube coming soon to cell phones
1 billion BT devices and counting
Nokia and Ericsson to provide 3G network for T-Mobile
One readers review of the Blackjack saving WM5

Category:general -- posted at: 4:35 AM

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #27
Show Notes
We’re back after a great Thanksgiving!  This week we give you lots of tips and free services for your phone!  Also, a new Q and is the government tapping your cell phone???
Intro

We got linked again
News/Reviews
Palm issues SMS patch for Sprint Trep 700wx
Read your voicemail
Onstar going silent for millions
Copyright office: Go ahead, unlock your phone!
Great referral for a phone unlocking source
7 tips to extend cell phone battery life
Free services for your cell phone!

Spray on cell phone protection
Motorola Q on Sprint
Windows Mobile Live Search
FBI taps cell phone mics


 

Matt’s Mobile Minutes-Disney Mobile

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:06 AM



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