July, 2009
Nokia claims N86 8MP doesn’t need any xenon, world chuckles
Posted on July 31, 2009 |
It seems we aren't the only ones that feel sorry the Nokia N86 8MP lacks a xenon flash like its predecessor - the Nokia N82. So the Finnish company decided it had to do something to restore its flagship reputation...
FCC teases with Nokia 5800i XM – better camera, but no Wi-Fi?
Posted on July 31, 2009 |
The US FCC website leaked a new version of the popular Nokia 5800. It's called 5800i, but contrary to what the name suggests, it's not a pure upgrade over the regular 5800 XpressMusic. There are no detailed...
MetroPCS Falls in User Satisfaction Rankings
Posted on July 30, 2009 |
Of all prepaid wireless services out there, consumers are least satisfied with MetroPCS's, according to a new survey from J.D. Power & Associates. Last year, MetroPCS placed first among all U.S. prepaid carriers in user satisfaction.
Released on July 30, the survey of 4,229 Americans found that consumers were most satisfied with Net10, Tracfone and Boost Mobile. Net10, which made the rankings for the first time this year and is a service provided by Tracfone, was praised for simplicity of its plans. The company charges 10 cents a minute for all calls. The survey tallied customer satisfaction based on factors such as performance, reliability and cost of service.
User satisfaction for the following services was below industry average: Verizon Wireless, AT&T GoPhone, Cricket and MetroPCS.
So, why has MetroPCS slid down user satisfaction rankings? If you are a customer of MetroPCs, please tell us about your experience with the service.
One of our favorite Netbooks gets a sequel: meet the HP Mini 5101
Posted on July 30, 2009 |
When we heard that HP was making some big changes to its small business Netbook, we were worried. After all, the current version--the Mini 2140--is probably our all-time favorite Netbook, thanks to ...
The Real Deal 172: Computer repair
Posted on July 30, 2009 |
Rafe Needleman and Tom Merritt talk tips for fixing your own computers, as well as take live calls from the audience.
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Originally posted at The Real Deal Podcast
