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Modern technology has created a multitude of things of which one of the most prominent is the cell phone. This pocket-sized device lets you stay in touch with your friends and family. Originally, cell phones were designed for communication. However the modern smartphones offer an incredible array of functions apart from communication.

When smartphones were first introduced, people were startled with their features like Bluetooth, Internet access, Microsoft Word and others. The most popular brands of smartphones include BlackBerry, Apple and Nokia.

BlackBerry has introduced several models of cell phones. Most BlackBerry smartphones allow users to surf the web. They are also equipped with GPS capabilities and Google maps. One of BlackBerry's best smartphones includes the BlackBerry Bold 9700 which is loaded with features. It has a high resolution screen that displays over 65,000 colors. The cell phone is also inclusive with a 3.2 Megapixel camera.

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is another smart phone by BlackBerry. The cell phone offers Wi-Fi capabilities, GPS navigation capabilities and BlackBerry maps. The BlackBerry Tour smart phone offers worldwide call capabilities on a reliable 3G network.

The Apple iPhone incorporates a gamut of advanced features. No other cell phone has received as much media hype like the Apple iPhone. It is absolutely the king among the herd. The cell phone is about twenty four percent thicker than its predecessors. It is equipped with a rear view camera that makes it perfect for video conferencing.

The HTC EVO 4G is the first Android cell phone in the world. Its download speed is ten times faster than 3G so users can download files, photos and videos in seconds. The X-Droid is a multitasking cell phone with Android operating system. It comes equipped with a powerful antenna that improves signal strength.

Hence there are smartphones for each and every category of users. The latest cell phones have become must-have accessories.

A particularly interesting article on MobileCrunch.com discusses the concern of the Indian government's crackdown on use of BlackBerry devices due to their encryption mechanisms, while India DOESN'T seem to be concerned about encryption on Google, Apple products, etc. As the author points out, "...we’ve seen elsewhere in the world lately that people don’t need encryption to topple a government." Therefore, the Indian government really probably has bigger, more important things to think about.

And what does encryption really do anyway? Good hackers can kill off encryption without even thinking about it. You have to REALLY invest in security to ensure absolutely solid encryption...and someone will still come along to bust it up eventually. In the meantime, that kind of investment isn't one RIM (Research in Motion), BlackBerry's manufacturer, is really putting a lot of stock into.

One comment on the article did intrigue me, however...a respondent proclaimed: "Terrorists used Blackberry during 26-11 Mumbai attack; they did not use a Apple/HP laptop with a Cisco router and Google service to communicate with their masters." Well, to be perfectly frank, DUH!!! Why would anyone pour all of that time and money and energy, not to mention have the terrorists actually enacting the attack on Mumbai carry around laptops, on Apple or HP products and Cisco routers when they can just use BlackBerrys? I'm not saying it's right, but get real here: a lot of clunky equipment vs an easily-accessible handheld device. Which would YOU use?

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With the proliferation of smartphones on global GSM markets, it's difficult NOT to wonder if/how they affect the crisis...or at least the pubic reaction to it. Nowadays you can snap a picture of anything going on around you and, assuming you're in an area that supports your network, as most global 3G networks do, send it to your friends, your family, CNN, you name it. Smartphones have the capacity to make all of us instant eyewitnesses, automatic reporters.

But, do they go too far? Should the oppressive regimes ruling over these lands catch protestors, vreporters, photographers, journalists or just your run-of-the-mill tourist taking pictures and sending them, could that mean potential trouble for them...and their families?

Smartphones can virtually replace laptops these days. Whether it's an iPhone, an LG slider, a BlackBerry or one of myriad others, they usually carry the functional means to snap and send photos in the blink of an eye. But could that spell trouble for those using these devices to report from parts of the world from which the public desperately wants information...but at the cost of their loved ones? Methinks not.

I suppose we shall see how it all pans out...in the meantime, check out ThriftyComputer.com for great deals on unlocked GSM, CDMA and networked cellular phones!

Smartphone users everywhere: how much do you LOVE your apps? One os smartphones' greatest assets is their ability to accommodate a multitude of applications, from games to communication devices to turning the screen of your iPhone into a(so-called) "mirror".  If you were stuck with your iPhone 3G/BlackBerry Curve 8320/Motorola Q9c on a desert island, what would  your top 3 apps  be? Navigation controls, games to keep you entertained while you waited for the rescue ship, email or instant messaging devices to let all  your friends know ("Hi, I'm stuck here on this desert island!") Keep us laughing and perhaps even see your responses posted by sending your top 3 apps to socialmedia@thriftycomputer.com, and don't forget to check us out on facebook and Twitter! Your top 3 might be the next ones posted!

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So far, the industry standard for refurbished and used cell phones and accessories stands at a paltry 45 days. We at ThriftyComputer.com believe our consumers deserve better, so we're extending our warranties on ALL of our products to set a NEW standard of 60 days.

That gives our customers 60 full days to get to know and love--or return--any cell phone, headset, webcam, microphone, absolutely anything we sell on ThriftyComputer.com. We believe in becoming industry leaders by giving our customers the best value for the best prices, and to us "value" means making sure you love what you're getting.

So, starting this holiday season, we've been extending our warranties on ALL of our items to 60 days: new, used, factory refurbished, you name it, you get sixty days to test it out and make sure that you love it. For us, 45 days isn't enough, and we want to make sure you have time to get to know and enjoy your new device...or if not, return it for a full refund.

The sixty day warranty is ONLY available from ThriftyComputer.com...so add us to your favorites and happy shopping!

If you haven't visited the ThriftyComputer.com Deals Blog, I guarantee you haven't.

ThriftyComputer.com offers exceptional pricing and warranties on all of our products...and we post our best savings and greatest deals on our Deals Blog...all the time! New products are featured regularly at almost-too-good-to-be-true-prices, such as the LG GD510 Pop Silver Unlocked GSM phone. We feature the hottest items at the most spectacular prices...the LG Pop undercuts our closest competitor by 48%.

Our holiday blowouts, clearance sales and other great deals are also featured on the ThriftyComputer.com Deals Blog, so make sure to bookmark it now to stay up-to-date on the best savings, the greatest prices and the most fantastic deals you'll find on cell phones, computer accessories, Bluetooth headsets and much, much more. And with ThriftyComputer.com's awesome selection of unlocked cell phones, you'll not only get a great phone for a  great price, you'll have the freedom only an unlocked phone can offer, without being tied down to a particular plan or network.

Check out the ThriftyComputer.com Deals Blog today...and anytime you're looking for a great deal on headsets, cell phones, webcams, you name it...the place to go for the best prices on the hottest devices is always going to be ThriftyComputer.com.

How'd you like to purchase the HTC Shadow GSM cell phone, fully unlocked, for up to 65% off the suggested retail price? Or the fantastic combo PDA-and-cell phone Motorola 9QH GSM cellphone...also fully unlocked and available at 68% off the suggested retail? Or how about the sleek, slender Motorola RAZR V3 GSM cell phone...also unlocked for use across any GSM network...at an astounding 65% off retail? And have we even mentioned our stock of open-box, unlocked, GSM iPhones yet...available at up to 48% off?

ThriftyComputer.com is proud to carry a great selection of "open-box" cell phones. These phones are customer returns that have been tested extensively by ThriftyComputer.com to assure they are just like new. They've been returned from their original owners for one reason or another and are only slightly used.

However, since they've been used--and sometimes "used" means merely that the box has been opened--they can't be sold as new. This allows us at ThriftyComputer.com to purchase them and sell them to you at incredibly low price, and since they are all unlocked you get to choose the (device-compatible) network and plan that works best for you, without being contracted to a specific provider.

Check out the open box page on ThriftyComputer.com for our great lineup of unlocked, used cell phones. Please note that since they are used they may have some slight cosmetic defects, such as a minor nick or scratch; however most are in perfect, just-as-new condition and all functionality for each device is guaranteed by ThriftyComputer.com for a full 60 days...an unbeatable offer on an excellent selection of used mobile devices. Only fromThriftyComputer.com.

The BlackBerry Curve 8320, part of BlackBerry’s 8300 series, is one of the smallest, sleekest and most functional smartphones on the market. Want to send a text, photo or email? BlackBerry’s built-in messaging services and full web browser allow you to send, receive and access anywhere you go. Feel like making a phone call? Simply speak the name of the person you want to call and BlackBerry’s voice-dialing function gets that ball rolling. Speaking of which, its updated Trackball features enhanced sensitivity and simplified scrolling over older BlackBerry models.

As an unlocked GSM phone, which basically means you can use it on any GSM network, like AT&T or T-Mobile, your phone’s performance will end up being tied to the performance of the service provider you choose.

The upside? You get to choose the provider, the contract, the plan, instead of the other way around. Purchasing an unlocked GSM phone is the only way to do this simply and effectively, and the Curve 8320 is a perfect model to demonstrate this powerful option. Surf the web effortlessly on its built-in browser, seamlessly snap photos to send to friends and fam, even expand its memory with a microSD card (up to 8GB) to make sure none of those precious moments are lost due to lack of storage capacity.

Thanks to its GSM feature, BlackBerry allows for seamless connectivity in and outside of its built-in EDGE network: the phone shifts from EDGE to GSM and back without you ever even knowing it. Access your favorite social networking sites or check web-based email on its powerful browser, pre-set to Google for easy search functionality. The 8320 Curve gives you access virtually anytime, anywhere.