Monthly Archives: July 2008

Mobile Geeks of London IV

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Rob

It’s MGoL IV tonight, I’m not able to make it as we’re travelling to Devon, but I wish Whatleydude all the best and I’m sure it’ll be a huge success. I’ve missed them all so far, but I’m determined to … Continue reading →

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Truphone call quality

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Rob

If you haven’t already noticed I’m off on vacation soon and were we are going there’s little GSM/3G coverage at the cottages, but it’s got wi-fi. So I’ve put Truphone back onto my N95 and I made a call this … Continue reading →

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update on Fring on the N800 – it doesn’t

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Rob

I blogged a few days about installing Fring on my N800, well I did and it doesn’t work. I removed it and re-installed it and nadda, so using a rather common web meme ‘Fail’

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Ultra Mobile blogging

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Rob

I picked up an Asus Eeepc a few days ago and today I picked up a 3 mobile broadband dongle for the 3 store in Chester. So now I’m fully equipped for our vacation and just about any eventuality. I’m … Continue reading →

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Fring on the N800

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Rob

This is a great piece of news, Fring on the tablet. I’ve used Fring on several S60 device and it’s great, it’s the one and only IM client and VoIP client you need. Now it’s available on the N800 fantastic, … Continue reading →

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Proporta bought me a drink!

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Rob

My Proporta Mobile USB charger just turned up and in the package was an Earl Grey Tea Bag! The device is pretty neat too, it used mini usb to charge, so I can carry just one mini usb cable around … Continue reading →

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3′s Mobile broadband

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Rob

This is a bit tricky as I work for Orange, but I was checking out 3′s mobile broadband products and they look pretty neat. Why you looking at 3 you ask, well, I’ve got unlimited data on my Orange account, … Continue reading →

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Strange message beeps during calls

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Rob

I’ve been using my E61i again for business and it’s been acting up today, probably because it’s been consigned to the drawer for two weeks whilst I’ve been using the E71. I’m not a huge fan of call waiting, as … Continue reading →

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E71 Catch up

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Rob

I haven’t mentioned it for a while, but I’ve still got an E71 from WOM world and it’s by far the best business phone out there. I use an E61i for business and the E71 knocks it for six. There … Continue reading →

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Rebtel is amazing

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Rob

I’ve been using various VOIP solutions over the years to try and cut the cost of calling my dad who lives in Spain. I’ve used Jajah, Skype, Truphone and now Rebtel. Rebtel is different to Jajah, Skype and Truphone in … Continue reading →

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Buying an iPhone is good for Nokia

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Rob

OK, trust me with this one, there’s an argument here, if a little weak, but there’s one; I have several pals who can be described as Normobs, they have a mobile phone, it’s used for calls and SMS and that’s … Continue reading →

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Proporta USB Mobile Device Charger

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Rob

  A Proporta Mobile Device Charger is now in the post on it’s way to me. I took Jonathan’s advice that it’s the best accessory ever. I did go and check out the Solar chargers but all the comments on … Continue reading →

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Another new role at Orange!

Posted on July 12, 2008 by Rob

It’s only been a few months since the last time I mentioned that I’d got a new role within Orange Business, but it’s all change again, I’ve moved Managers and become the Manager of a new group, Telecoms Integrated Operators. … Continue reading →

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E71 doesn’t do Blackberry connect?

Posted on July 12, 2008 by Rob

I’ve not had time to check this out and I don’t have a Blackberry service, but a reader contacted me about the imap idle on the E71 and E66. I reponded with the facts that imap idle works great on … Continue reading →

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Gadgets and kit for vacation

Posted on July 12, 2008 by Rob

I mentioned in an earlier post that our vacation was fast approaching and that I was clearing off memory cards ready. I’ve made an effort to fit all the kit into one bag this year and make it easier on … Continue reading →

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