Universal Cell Phone Signal Booster

Published by cellphoneaccessories, on February 25th, 2010, in the categories: Useful Info, accessories

Not all US area has a constant signal for cell phones. We are not talking about areas not covered by any wireless company. The purpose of this article is to give you a hint how to strengthen your signal in area with poor coverage. From the first cell phone released for the general public till today the demand for cell phones is growing at a faster rate than cell phone service provide can invest in developing their network.

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You know by now that you don’t find a retail store for a certain provider if that provider doesn’t have coverage on that area. Websites of telecommunication companies have integrated a zip code search to better direct you to a store near your area. Before buying one check their coverage map, because you will end up with a toy not a cell phone if in your area there is no signal at all. It will be very uncomfortable to have the latest cell phone number and not be able to use it. You can still brag in front of your friend with its capabilities like internet browsing, video calling, and mms.


Fortunately there are not many areas without any signal so you can still enjoy the mobility and all the benefits that come from using a cell phone. Universal cell phone signal boosters are a common accessory for wireless phone so it should not be so hard to find the one you need. Remember that you can choose from indoor boosters, outdoor boosters, and cell phone signal booster for cars.

You will see that after using an universal cell phone signal  booster the power from the battery of your cell phone will not deplete as rapidly as it did before. Cell phones are built to compensate for a weak signal by increasing the emission of its antenna and thus consuming faster the power of the battery. There are cell phone boosters that enhance signal for several phones at a time very useful for a large family or for businesses. You can choose from a variety of products made by manufacturers such JD Teck,  Wi-Ex zBoost, Wilson Electronicsand  Cell Ranger, and many others. When choosing one you consider the area that a booster has to cover, because you don’t buy one to increase the strength of the signal in all neighborhood.


You can choose from several categories cell phone boosters that covers 2,500 Sq feet, or 5,000 Sq feet. And car signal boosters.  When you buy a cell phone signal booster you usually buy a kit (a complete system) composed from an Internal Antenna, Amplifier Unit and an External Antenna, Cable and other necessary hardware. After you have read this you might think that you need special skills to install it. If you have installed any equipment at home you should do a good job installing this. What I am trying to tell you is that all you have to do is to plug some cables to make it work. The user manual that came with your booster can cover in detail the installation procedure and also the person who sold it can give you good tips.

Bluetooth Stereo Headsets For iPhone

Published by cellphoneaccessories, on February 25th, 2010, in the categories: Iphone, Useful Info, accessories, headphones

There are lots of Bluetooth compatible devices with iPhone. When you want to pair your headset you go to Settings > General > Bluetooth on your iPhone. All manufacturers compete to produce Bluetooth stereo headsets for iPhone that can send an audio signal at the highest quality. You can see that your iPhone can easily switch between music player and calls.

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Some of Bluetooth devices allow using both iPhone and internet calling (e.g. Skype) just with a push of a button. There are accessories that can’t handle properly the power saving mode of iPhone and tend to switch off when your iPhone turns of its screen. You can find this in the moment of your purchase either by asking the sales person or reading the description on the page.


Headsets designed for listening music have built in buttons that allow you to play, pause or stop the music and skip to other tracks.  All devices that support support a2dp streaming of stereo audio signal over bluetooth are compatible with iPhone OS 3.0. Jabra, Plantronics, Bluant, Jawbone are the most well-known producers for Bluetooth headsets. Many of their models are revolutionary with proprietary technology e.g. voice filtering found on Jawbone products. Here are some of the newest headsets available.

Jabra STONE is a small headset that can fit in your hand even when is placed in its charger. The great feature of this headset is the advanced noise cancellation. Another great thing about this headset is that it comes with a mobile charging unit. The technology behind noise canceling uses two microphones to reduce the background noise and to amplify your voice.

Aliph Jawbone series includes technology that was used in helicopters and tanks to eliminate background noise during conversation. This is the only headset that has a Voice Activity Sensor to filter voice from the background noise. You know that wind can be a little bit problematic when calling in such condition that’s why Jawbone has a Digital Sensor Signal Fusion system to reduce all noise and enhance the voice.

Another elegant and headset is Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth build to offer crisp sound and to be able to connect with different Bluetooth ready cell phones including Apple iPhone.This device has a noise control technology to enhance the voice during call. Motorola has a very good wireless Stereo Headphone MOTOROKR S305 very good to deliver remarkable sound and performance to enjoy your favorite mp3’s from your iPhone. You can also make calls using this headphone.


BlueAnt has produced a revolutionary device BlueAnt Q1 Voice Controlled Bluetooth Headset that allows you to control many of phone functions using voice. The calls made with this device are so clear. Sony Ericcson has a very good Bluetooth Headset  IS-800 with a long battery life up to 270 hours. You can use it to answer and close calls and for listening music from your cell phone. It is very small and stylish and you can wear it in any situation you think it is useful. These are just a few of all the headsets available on the market.

Alltell Cell Phone Accessories

Published by cellphoneaccessories, on February 25th, 2010, in the categories: Types, Useful Info, accessories

Until 2009 when was bought by Verizon Wireless - Altell Corporation was the fifth wireless company in US operating in 34 states. It had 14.7 million customers. Now when you are looking for Alltel cell phone accessories basically all you have to do is to narrow your search to accessories (covers, faceplates and Shield Protectors, belt clip cases and holsters for carrying convenience, car chargers, travel chargers and batteries.

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Hands-free devices, Bluetooth hands-free headsets including A2DP Stereo Headphones, USB data cables, microSD). for a particular model of cell phone such LG Tritan (LG AX840, UX840) Blackberry (BlackBerry 8530), Audiovox (Audiovox PPC-6700 / Verizon XV6700), HTC, and other models sold by Alltel. You can search on Verizon site for accessories. http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/index.html?zipcode=90510.


One good accessory for any cell phone is one that can help you never miss a call when you have your phone on silent in a pouch or in a purse. You can find it produced by Japan's Thanko. This stylish gadget is a bracelet that vibrates and display caller number. ADB-2388 Ultra Compact Bluetooth Headset produced by Celleden is one of the smallest and lightest bluetooth headsets. You don't have to look like a B movie cyborg from the 60's- 70's when wearing some of headsets on the market. This one is so small and slick that you can forget you are wearing it.

Another small Bluetooth headset that is also discreet is  INVISIO® G5 with remarkable dimensions 1.5 cm (half inch) wide and 3.3 cm long (an inch and a half).Don’t be fooled by its small size because it can provide up to 150 hours standby and up to 4 hours talk time (suppose that you don’t need to talk continuously 4 hours in a day). Don’t worry if you talk more than 4 hours you have the protective case to recharge your Bluetooth.

Cheaper and ecofriendly means for recharging your phone are always welcomed. A solar Powered Battery Charger With Poly-Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells model number (HQKJ005 )can charge up batteries of 1350 mAH in up to 3-6 hours of charge for most cell phones.

Stylus pens are also a great accessory for touch screen phones because they are smaller and help the user navigate faster through the menu and also type a message faster. Think that not all phones have a very user friendly on screen keyboard. How many times have you touched two or the wrong keyboard because they are to close together? When using a stylus you can be sure that you touch the right letter and you finish sending you SMS or email on time.


Protective cases are number one accessory for every user. They come in so many sizes materials and colors that you can be picky and choose the right one that best suits your needs. If you work in harsh environment you need a strong case that can protect your phone from accidental bumps. If you work in wet environments you need a water proof case. If you need only to protect your phone from scratches you need a silicon case.

iPhone Accessories Review

Published by cellphoneaccessories, on February 24th, 2010, in the categories: Iphone, accessories

Scosche PCA1 Cassette Adapter is one cheap adapter for people who still have in their care a cassette player and want to listen music from their iPhone while driving. It’s a great experience for all people that want to listen mp3 from iPhone trough the  car stereo system. You know that while driving, unless you don’t have a car with a very well isolated cockpit you will hear outside and inside noises that iPhone speaker can’t cover and you and up with your cell phone discharged and without been able to hear the music played.
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Your cassette player might try to „flip over” your „cassette” or eject it sometimes and this can be a little bit annoying especially in cases when the cassette player does this operation several times per hour.


Altec Lansing Mix iMT800 has a retro 80’s look. That was the only thing that makes you think at those popular boom boxes from 80’s. It is designed to hold up to three music player and has a 30 pin dock connector for the iPhone and iPod and two 3.5 mm jacks for other players. It can receive FM signals also. One interesting feature is that it can identify and display your iPhone or iPad name and model number.

The K33456US Kensington Travel Battery Pack and Charger for  iPod Touch  and iPhone is a good option when you need a backup recharge option for your iPhone. You can be in a park jogging or in another place where you don’t have access to an USB port or other charging method. This device can hold enough power for a full recharge of your phone or it can act as a backup option when you use your iPhone to view movies.

Otterbox Defender 1942 a great case for iPhone 3G to protect it against shock, drops and bumps.  You can access very easily all the buttons, headphone jack, or charge slot. Silicon or rubber cases are an inexpensive way to protect the larger touch sensitive display from scratches. Not all of them are up to this task. Manufacturers like XtremeMac, iSkin, Marware have the experience and technology to provide the best rubber cases for iPhone.

Chargepod is a device that allows you to charge up to 6 cell phones including iPhone and other mobile electronic devices. You need an adapter suited for your iPhone that plugs into this device. Wilson Electronics iBooster (iPhone) it is very good for areas with poor signal coverage to deliver a strengthen signal.


Sport Armband Plus with FastFit it is suited when you do outdoor activities, biking, jogging, or any other activity that requires you to have the arms free. Of course you don’t wear this if you are practicing wrestling. This is water resistant and wash-ableThe ultra-comfortable Sport Armband is hand-washable and water-resistant. Another interesting accessory for iPhone is MD-210 “iMuffs”  that is a wireless Bluetooth stereo headset very good for listening music while keeping your iPhone in a pocket or in a purse.

Accessories For Nokia E71x

Published by cellphoneaccessories, on February 22nd, 2010, in the categories: Nokia, accessories

Nokia E71x is one of those smartphone dedicated to business users found mainly on AT&T stores. This device can handle all the needs a business user has like e-mail, web browsing, and call handling, standout. This has a very slick design with a very accessible QWERTY keyboard. The operating system packed on this phone is Symbian OS. The talking time for this cell phone can go up to 5 hours depending on the strength of a signal.

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This phone can handle instant messaging like AOL, MSN or Yahoo. Every business phone has features related to scheduling and productivity and this one's no different. QuickOffice suite is a basic version for reading and editing Office documents. Other productivity applications for this cell phone are a mobile banking app and a currency converter. The calendar is a very useful feature for scheduling appointments.


There are lots of accessories for this phone. Screen Protectors, Cases, Cradles & Mounts, Travel Chargers, Cables, and Batteries, Stylus, Holsters, Plug Adapters and others.

The screen protector ClearTouch Anti-Glare and ClearTouch™ Crystal gives a good optical clarity and also is anti-glare for maximum readability under the full sunlight or other various lighting conditions. This also protects the screen of your cell phone from scratches.  For cleaning your cell phone screen you could use Screen Puff™ that is nonabrasive and is reusable.

This cell phone can be protected using different types of cases suited to every user style.Leather cases for Nokia E71x can be handcrafted or in large series and can be with horizontal flip or vertical flip cover. Other types of cases are the rubberized ones for users who want a better protection for their phone. There are also cases for heavy duty jobs (Construction sites, Firefighters, Policemen, and others) made from aluminum like BoxWave’s Armor Case. The ultra low profile skin is designed for users that want just a simple protection for their phone and maintain the usability.

This material has antistatic properties to protect the screen of your phone mainly from dust particles. When you need to have your hands free from using the cell phone you could get a Bluetooth handset and put your Nokia E71x on a cradle on your car and at home you could use a desktop cradle that can sync and charge your cell phone.


There are lots of charger models available for this phone from car chargers like  VersaCharger™ PRO to battery adapter charger like  Battery Adapter PRO that can use standard AA batteries to charge your phone in area where there is no possibility to use your car to charge if there is no electricity. A situation would be if you go to a trip into the mountains and you leave your car miles from the way you go. The sites where you can find lots of accessories for Nokia e71x on sites like  http://www.boxwave.com/products/easyfinder/buy-best-nokia-e71x-accessories_3452.htm, http://www.discountcell.com/cellular/nokia-e71x-accessories.htm, http://www.wirelessground.com/nokiae71x.html, http://www.onlye71x.com/ . Although I have presented you a few examples where you could find what you are looking for, you have the freedom to do another search using your preferred search engines and find the deals that you think that are best for you.