Monday, June 23, 2008
Virgin Mobile Unveils the "vTrendy"
Virgin Mobile has announced its "vTrendy" phone, a sleek, color-screen FM Radio-enabled phone claimed to be one of a kind in bundling a unique offer at such an affordable price. At around 65gms, the "vTrendy" appears sleek and comes with a 65K color screen, speaker phone, organizer, FM radio, stereo headset, up to 500 contacts phone-book memory, up to 150 additional contacts on RUIM or SIM card, and Long Messaging Service (LMS). As a value-add, the phone offers access to Virgin Mobile's VAS data portal aka 'Vbytes' wherein users can get unlimited to Virgin Mobile select content and other applications for just Rs 5 per day.
Announcing the launch of the "vTrendy", P Madhavan, chief sales and distribution officer of Virgin Mobile, said, "Youth today are faced with a situation where they have no stylish CDMA handsets in the price range below Rs 1,500. Even a GSM service provider's handset bundled offer does not really appeal to them because of lack of attractive handsets. vTrendy is a no compromise deal for youth since it combines a stylish handset to suit their budget, is loaded with features such as FM Radio, 65K color, and Long Messaging Service (LMS), and is bundled with an offer tailored just for them." The "vTrendy" is attractively priced at Rs 1,499. With every "vTrendy" users will also get a starter user kit and a lifetime validity recharge. The handset is now available across 15,000 outlets nationally and 1,000 modern retail outlets including The Mobile Store, Univercell, Croma, Convergem, Big C, Vishal Mega Mart, Vijay Sales, and Sangeetha, among others. Virgin Mobile will also make the handset available across 34 kiosks at malls across the country. For additional information on the "vTrendy", Virgin Mobile champs can be reached on the toll-free number 1-800-209-4444 from any BSNL or MTNL landline or on 125999 from any Virgin Mobile phone. You could also log onto virginmobile.in.
How to increase life of your mobile Phone Battery Life
Prevent the Memory Effect - Keep the battery healthy by fully charging and then fully discharging it at least once every two to three weeks. Exceptions to the rule are Li-Ion batteries, which do not suffer from the memory effect. Do not leave the battery dormant for long periods of time.Always use a battery charger, which is by the same manufacturer as your phone, it gives it more life. It also helps if you overcharge your battery now and then.Keep the Batteries Clean - It's a good idea to clean dirty battery contacts with a cotton swab and alcohol. This helps maintain a good connection between the battery and the portable device. Do not leave your cell phone near any source of heat, a common place being the dashboard of your car, as extreme heat may affect the battery. The battery also operates better at room temperature, vis-à-vis extreme cold.The vibrator mode of your cell phone consumes more battery, so when not needed, use the ring-tone mode.Battery Storage - If you don't plan on using the battery for a month or more, store it in a clean, dry, cool place away from heat and metal objects. Batteries tend to de-charge when not in use, so make sure you charge them again before using. The performance of any cell phone battery, however, no matter how properly cared for, usually diminishes after about a year. It is better to get your battery replaced then.
NiMH
Li - Ion and Lithium Polymer
Made from Nickel Metal Hydride.
Made from Lithium Ion.
Higher energy density. Twice the capacity of NiCad.
Same energy as NIMH, but weigh 20-35% less.
More run time.
More run time, at lighter weight, thus ideal for cell phones, camcorders etc.
Battery's capacity reduces over time due to frequent recharging.
Can be recharged without capacity reducing
Environment friendly, since they do not contain heavy metals.
Environment friendly, as they do not contain mercury or cadmium and other such toxic metals.
Require less maintenance.
Require little maintenance.
Phones cost- Rs. 4,000 to Rs.6,000
Phones cost- Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 45,000
NiMH
Li - Ion and Lithium Polymer
Made from Nickel Metal Hydride.
Made from Lithium Ion.
Higher energy density. Twice the capacity of NiCad.
Same energy as NIMH, but weigh 20-35% less.
More run time.
More run time, at lighter weight, thus ideal for cell phones, camcorders etc.
Battery's capacity reduces over time due to frequent recharging.
Can be recharged without capacity reducing
Environment friendly, since they do not contain heavy metals.
Environment friendly, as they do not contain mercury or cadmium and other such toxic metals.
Require less maintenance.
Require little maintenance.
Phones cost- Rs. 4,000 to Rs.6,000
Phones cost- Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 45,000
Things to keep in mind while buying a cell phone
Buying a Cell Phone: An Overview
In the last decade the cell phone industry has grown thousand fold all around the world. A cell phone is somewhat necessary for an individual to keep up with the busy life of the current era. A few years back, a cell phone was not considered a necessity; it was just a luxury that was being enjoyed by only a small number of individuals. But nowadays, life without a cell phone seems impossible. People all around the world are addicted to the use of a cell phone. This is mainly because the cell phone is no longer just a cell phone; it has evolved into many things like a personal digital assistant (pda), music player, a global positioning system (gps) and a lot more. Everyday different manufacturers around the world are introducing the models with the new features. This is what needs to be taken into consideration when you go for buying a cell phone. You need to be sure about the features you want that suit your lifestyle well.
The Money Matter
Nowadays there is so much choice for an individual to buy a cell phone. Every company is producing the models with state of the art technology and features everyday. Price is the main thing that makes a difference in these different models. An expensive phone is likely to have more features, reliability and a better technology than a cheap one. Everyone wants a best phone in the market for him but high price of the cell phones comes in the way therefore price is a big thing that needs to be kept in mind while buying a cellular phone. But expensive and sophisticated phones are not everyone’s choice; there are people who just want a simple cell phone which is not much expensive but does its job well only as a cell phone. Also the extra features provided in the expensive phones are not everyone’s need.Therefore the price is a main thing to keep in mind whenever you to buy a cell phone. Do not buy a cell phone just because it is expensive; buy the one that suits your needs.
Choices in Different Vendors and their Models
Lucky for the customers that nowadays there are a huge number of cell phone manufacturers who have a vast number of models for customers to choose from. Every vendor holds certain advantages that the other lacks in. This creates a great competition which is very healthy for the cell phone industry. Also this competition results in the reduction of the price which is beneficial for the end user. Some people have liking for a certain brand but they still have a lot of choice in the models offered by the same brand. Every other day a new model is launched by a company, this is a strategy of companies to keep a customer stick to their brand and attract more.
Research is Always Better
It is always better to research about the phone you are going to buy before you set out to actually buy it. There are number of ways to know about that phone, the best one is internet. You can read the product reviews on the internet for that phone and know if there are any issues with it. You can also know the people’s view about the certain features offered by that particular device on internet. Also try to read the review by some critic about that phone; it will further clarify its view in your mind.Hence it is to be said that in order to get the desired satisfaction, the above things should be kept in mind before buying a cell phone.
In the last decade the cell phone industry has grown thousand fold all around the world. A cell phone is somewhat necessary for an individual to keep up with the busy life of the current era. A few years back, a cell phone was not considered a necessity; it was just a luxury that was being enjoyed by only a small number of individuals. But nowadays, life without a cell phone seems impossible. People all around the world are addicted to the use of a cell phone. This is mainly because the cell phone is no longer just a cell phone; it has evolved into many things like a personal digital assistant (pda), music player, a global positioning system (gps) and a lot more. Everyday different manufacturers around the world are introducing the models with the new features. This is what needs to be taken into consideration when you go for buying a cell phone. You need to be sure about the features you want that suit your lifestyle well.
The Money Matter
Nowadays there is so much choice for an individual to buy a cell phone. Every company is producing the models with state of the art technology and features everyday. Price is the main thing that makes a difference in these different models. An expensive phone is likely to have more features, reliability and a better technology than a cheap one. Everyone wants a best phone in the market for him but high price of the cell phones comes in the way therefore price is a big thing that needs to be kept in mind while buying a cellular phone. But expensive and sophisticated phones are not everyone’s choice; there are people who just want a simple cell phone which is not much expensive but does its job well only as a cell phone. Also the extra features provided in the expensive phones are not everyone’s need.Therefore the price is a main thing to keep in mind whenever you to buy a cell phone. Do not buy a cell phone just because it is expensive; buy the one that suits your needs.
Choices in Different Vendors and their Models
Lucky for the customers that nowadays there are a huge number of cell phone manufacturers who have a vast number of models for customers to choose from. Every vendor holds certain advantages that the other lacks in. This creates a great competition which is very healthy for the cell phone industry. Also this competition results in the reduction of the price which is beneficial for the end user. Some people have liking for a certain brand but they still have a lot of choice in the models offered by the same brand. Every other day a new model is launched by a company, this is a strategy of companies to keep a customer stick to their brand and attract more.
Research is Always Better
It is always better to research about the phone you are going to buy before you set out to actually buy it. There are number of ways to know about that phone, the best one is internet. You can read the product reviews on the internet for that phone and know if there are any issues with it. You can also know the people’s view about the certain features offered by that particular device on internet. Also try to read the review by some critic about that phone; it will further clarify its view in your mind.Hence it is to be said that in order to get the desired satisfaction, the above things should be kept in mind before buying a cell phone.
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