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		<title>Garmin-Asus Phone &#8212; Brand New!</title>
		<link>http://www.mobileimperative.com/2010/garmin-asus-phone-brand-new</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 01:05:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Garmin-Asus is one of those companies that I did not expect that was going to go from making GPS’s all the way to making phones.  Personally, I think that this particular company is going to be huge in the phone world and I certainly believe that it is going to come out with some awesome [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mobileimperative.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/garmin-asus-m10-smartphone-1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-370" title="garmin-asus-m10-smartphone-1" src="http://www.mobileimperative.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/garmin-asus-m10-smartphone-1.jpg" alt="garmin-asus-m10-smartphone-1" width="125" height="270" /></a>Garmin-Asus is one of those companies that I did not expect that was going to go from making GPS’s all the way to making phones.  Personally, I think that this particular company is going to be huge in the phone world and I certainly believe that it is going to come out with some awesome smartphones.</p>
<p>Take the awesome Garmin-Asus M10 for example!  This is a phone that is going to be released in India and I have to say that there are a ton of benefits in this phone.  For example, the 3.5-inch 480 x 800 touchscreen display, a Qualcomm 7227 600MHz processor, a 5MP autofocus camera, a 512MB RAM, a 512MB ROM, a 4GB of internal memory, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a 1500 mAh battery and runs on Windows Mobile 6.5.3 OS.</p>
<p>You want technology?  This is a phone that has it all!</p>
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		<title>Motorola Titanium In Korea!</title>
		<link>http://www.mobileimperative.com/2010/motorola-titanium-in-korea</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motorola]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cell phones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Motorola Titanium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new cell phones]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Motorola is one company that is doing quite a lot of things right now and they are certainly becoming quite worldly aren’t they?  Well, personally, I think that releasing the brand new Motorola Titanium Android into the Korean market is definitely one of the best moves that this particular company has made. If you are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mobileimperative.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/motorola-xt800.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-364" title="Motorola Titanium" src="http://www.mobileimperative.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/motorola-xt800.jpg" alt="Motorola Titanium" width="344" height="340" /></a>Motorola is one company that is doing quite a lot of things right now and they are certainly becoming quite worldly aren’t they?  Well, personally, I think that releasing the brand new Motorola Titanium Android into the Korean market is definitely one of the best moves that this particular company has made.</p>
<p>If you are not familiar with the Motorola Titanium, well, let’s talk a little bit about the specs!  Moto XT800, which is already available in the Chinese market. In case you didn’t know, the smartphone features Android 2.0 OS, a 480 x 854 touchscreen display, Wi-Fi, a 3.5mm headset jack, and a 5MP AutoFocus camera with video recording.</p>
<p>You want the best phone on the market?  That is what this phone is all about!</p>
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		<title>Samsung GT-I9000 Android-Powered Smartphone Is Hott!</title>
		<link>http://www.mobileimperative.com/2010/samsung-gt-i9000-android-powered-smartphone-is-hott</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Samsung]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Android]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cell phones]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Samsung is one of those companies that is constantly changing and is on the up and up all of the time.  They pack all of the latest and greatest technology into all of their phones and I can tell you for sure that the brand new Samsung GT-I9000 is one of those phones.  This is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mobileimperative.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/samsung-gt-i9000.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-361" title="samsung-gt-i9000" src="http://www.mobileimperative.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/samsung-gt-i9000.jpg" alt="samsung-gt-i9000" width="338" height="263" /></a>Samsung is one of those companies that is constantly changing and is on the up and up all of the time.  They pack all of the latest and greatest technology into all of their phones and I can tell you for sure that the brand new Samsung GT-I9000 is one of those phones.  This is actually an Android 2.1 powered phone that has all sorts of technology packed inside of it.</p>
<p>The phone is packed with all sorts of technology and some of the specs include: a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen and a 1GHz application processor that enables vibrant 720p HD video playback, rich augmented reality content through Layar Reality Browser, and advanced LBS (Location Based Services).</p>
<p>The Samsung GT-I9000 also has the “Social Hub” feature that provides always-on social networks connectivity.</p>
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		<title>Verizon Wireless Sells Motorola Devour For $149.99!</title>
		<link>http://www.mobileimperative.com/2010/verizon-wireless-sells-motorola-devour-for-14999</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:54:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motorola]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cell phones]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finally, finally, finally, the phone that everyone in the world has been waiting for is here and it is the brand new Motorola Devour.  This is the phone that is constantly on the news and constantly in commercials and I can tell you for sure that it is a phone that people are going to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mobileimperative.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/motorola-devour-1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-358" title="motorola-devour-1" src="http://www.mobileimperative.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/motorola-devour-1.jpg" alt="motorola-devour-1" width="350" height="271" /></a>Finally, finally, finally, the phone that everyone in the world has been waiting for is here and it is the brand new Motorola Devour.  This is the phone that is constantly on the news and constantly in commercials and I can tell you for sure that it is a phone that people are going to want.</p>
<p>The Motorola Devour is actually one of those phones that seems and looks expensive but upon further investigation, it is actually just under $150.00 with a 2 year contract, but I’m cool with that!</p>
<p>Some of the specs on the Motorola Devour include a QWERTY keyboard, the ability to run Facebook and twitter and the overall appearance is awesome!</p>
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		<title>Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro &#8212; It&#8217;s Available For Pre-Order!</title>
		<link>http://www.mobileimperative.com/2010/sony-ericsson-vivaz-pro-its-available-for-pre-order</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:33:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sony Ericsson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2010 phones]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The cell phone that you use in this day and age is very, very important and does more than just give you the ability to talk on the phone.  For example, the beautiful and awesome Sony Ericsson Vivaz Prob is more than the eye can see. The Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro is actually one of [...]]]></description>
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<p>The cell phone that you use in this day and age is very, very important and does more than just give you the ability to talk on the phone.  For example, the beautiful and awesome Sony Ericsson Vivaz Prob is more than the eye can see.</p>
<p>The Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro is actually one of the newest and up and coming messaging phones and I have to say that it is absolutely incredible.  The handset itself is about $339.00 and it is available for pre-order on 4/30.</p>
<p>Want to know what’s inside?  Well, the Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro has 3.2-inch 360 x 640 TFT touchscreen display, a 5.1MP autofocus camera, a new slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 75MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot, 3G, A-GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, 720p HD video recording and runs on Symbian S60 operating system.</p>
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		<title>Acer Liquid e Coming This Spring!</title>
		<link>http://www.mobileimperative.com/2010/acer-liquid-e-coming-this-spring</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Acer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2010 cell phones]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acer is a brand that until recently, I had no idea about but now, it seems that this particular brand is making all sorts of waves and I happen to really like everything that they are putting out.  Take the brand new Acer Liquid e that is going to come out this spring.  Honestly, this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mobileimperative.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/acer-liquid-e-1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-351" title="Acer Liquid" src="http://www.mobileimperative.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/acer-liquid-e-1.jpg" alt="Acer Liquid" width="160" height="283" /></a>Acer is a brand that until recently, I had no idea about but now, it seems that this particular brand is making all sorts of waves and I happen to really like everything that they are putting out.  Take the brand new Acer Liquid e that is going to come out this spring.  Honestly, this beautiful phone is one that I have been waiting to hear about and now, we have the specs!</p>
<p>While we have no word on the pricing at all, I can tell you that it is actually going to be released in Canada only this spring.  The specs you ask?  Well, they are: a 3.5-inch WVGA touchscreen display, a 768MHz Snapdragon CPU, a 5MP autofocus camera, a 256MB RAM, a 512MB ROM, a microSD card slot, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headset jack and runs on Android 2.1 OS.</p>
<p>All of this in a sleek and chic looking touchscreen phone – that is definitely the best!</p>
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		<title>Nokia N97 Mini &#8212; Check Out The Luxury Version!</title>
		<link>http://www.mobileimperative.com/2010/nokia-n97-mini-check-out-the-luxury-version</link>
		<comments>http://www.mobileimperative.com/2010/nokia-n97-mini-check-out-the-luxury-version#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:59:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nokia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cell phones]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are the type of techie that loves luxury items, I can tell you for sure that you are going to love the brand new Nokia N97 Mini Gold Edition that is actually covered with 18 carat gold.  Personally, I am a huge fan of luxury phones and I think that Nokia has done [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mobileimperative.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/nokia-n97-mini-gold.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-348" title="nokia-n97-mini-gold" src="http://www.mobileimperative.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/nokia-n97-mini-gold.jpg" alt="nokia-n97-mini-gold" width="376" height="253" /></a>If you are the type of techie that loves luxury items, I can tell you for sure that you are going to love the brand new Nokia N97 Mini Gold Edition that is actually covered with 18 carat gold.  Personally, I am a huge fan of luxury phones and I think that Nokia has done it up right in the way of luxury with the Nokia N97 Mini.</p>
<p>This special edition phone has all of the technology to go with it’s awesome appearance too, it has a 3.2-inch touchscreen display at 360 x 640 resolution, an 8GB of internal memory, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a microSD memory card slot, 3G HSDPA, Wi-Fi connectivity, an integrated FM transmitter and a 5-megapixel camera with AutoFocus and Carl Zeiss optics.</p>
<p>All of that and it will still not be released in the states, instead, it will be released in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East!</p>
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		<title>Get The Palm Pixi For Just $49.99!</title>
		<link>http://www.mobileimperative.com/2010/get-the-palm-pixi-for-just-4999</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:55:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Palm Pre]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finally, the cell phone companies are smartening up a little bit and lowering their prices, starting with the Palm Pixi.  This particular phone is one that I know that I have been waiting for, for quite some time and I can honestly say that the Sprint is the only carrier that has it … at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mobileimperative.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/palm-pixi-sprint-1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-345" title="Palm Pixi" src="http://www.mobileimperative.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/palm-pixi-sprint-1.jpg" alt="Palm Pixi" width="150" height="283" /></a>Finally, the cell phone companies are smartening up a little bit and lowering their prices, starting with the Palm Pixi.  This particular phone is one that I know that I have been waiting for, for quite some time and I can honestly say that the Sprint is the only carrier that has it … at the $49.99 rate.</p>
<p>Now, there is of course a mail-in rebate whenever you purchase the Palm Pixi, so you will have to keep that in mind when you are purchasing this particular phone.  However, I can tell you that this phone is worth this price and more!  You want technology?  The Palm Pixi is packed with it!</p>
<p>It has everything from a 2.63-inch 320 x 400 touchscreen display, a 2MP fixed-focus camera with LED flash, a full QWERTY keyboard, a web browser, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth and supports EVDO Rev.</p>
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		<title>Picking the Perfect Plan: 3</title>
		<link>http://www.mobileimperative.com/2010/picking-the-perfect-plan-3</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:12:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cell Phone]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[cell phones]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finally, it is imperative &#8212; mobile imperative, you might say &#8212; that you talk to the providers you are considering about the contracts they offer. Typically, you will be looking at a two year contract with any given provider. In the event that you break the contract it ends, you usually have to pay them [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mobileimperative.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/plan-3.jpg"><img src="http://www.mobileimperative.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/plan-3-200x200.jpg" alt="plan-3" title="plan-3" width="200" height="200" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-342" /></a>Finally, it is imperative &#8212; mobile imperative, you might say &#8212; that you talk to the providers you are considering about the contracts they offer.  Typically, you will be looking at a two year contract with any given provider.  In the event that you break the contract it ends, you usually have to pay them a fee to make up for this.  You also need to figure out how often you can change or update your phone without being charged fees.</p>
<p>After you have followed all of these tips, then it is time to go through a search of cell phone plans that will meet the criteria you need.  Because there are so many, you will have many from which to choose, but knowing what you are looking for beforehand will help.</p>
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		<title>Picking the Perfect Plan: 2</title>
		<link>http://www.mobileimperative.com/2010/picking-the-perfect-plan-2</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:09:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cell Phone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cell phones]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How do you intend to use your phone? That makes a big difference too. What I mean is, will your phone be for emergencies? Or do you plan to use it as your main phone, your social, work, and emergency contact? A lot of people are eschewing landlines for cell phones these days, and if [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mobileimperative.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/plan-2.jpg"><img src="http://www.mobileimperative.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/plan-2-200x200.jpg" alt="plan-2" title="plan-2" width="200" height="200" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-339" /></a>How do you intend to use your phone?  That makes a big difference too.  What I mean is, will your phone be for emergencies?  Or do you plan to use it as your main phone, your social, work, and emergency contact?  A lot of people are eschewing landlines for cell phones these days, and if you plan to do that, it will factor into the plan you choose.  On the other hand, you do not want to get stuck paying for way more minutes than you use.</p>
<p>The places you call matter as well.  For example, if you make a lot of international calls, you naturally need a plan that will include such provisions, otherwise you will be stuck paying out the nose.</p>
<p>On the other hand, if most of your calls will be merely national, or simply local, well, you need to look for the proper plans.</p>
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