Nokia Bendy Phone & Breakthrough Technology

There was a time when touch-screen technology was a big come-ons on smartphones & mobile phones. But the Nokia Bendy Phone with its corresponding breakthrough technology is now threatening to brush aside touch-screen technology to being ordinary, and worse, obsolete.

A phone that you can bend, twist and squeeze for operation definitely sounds cooler and superior that the previously admirable touch screen feature.

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Excessive Cellphone Use Harm Humans, Brain? I guess more to our wallets.

I came across an article from gmanews.tv about recent studies whose findings revealed that heavy exposure to radiation from cellphones and cell sites can lead to memory defects, brain damage and pregnancy complications.

I adhere to the Filipino adage that everything excessive isn't good. (Loose English translation of "lahat ng sobra masama". I don't see anything wrong if we use our cellphones moderately, not just because of health considerations but also of financial and environmental concerns.

Images via wylio.com - collated and collaged.

Harmful effects of cellphone use has long been debated by scientists and up to now, there is still no conclusive evidence of cellphone harmful effects. The findings of the study cited in the article were against mice, rats and rabbits. I would argue that the human body and human brain is made more special, complex and may respond differently.

In one of the studies, mice exposed to two hours per day of radio frequency emissions from a transmitting cellphone were less able to to learn and rerun mazes, suggesting that cellphone radiation might impair spatial memory -- the kind of recall that helps us navigate from place to place.

I just talked with my GF moments ago for about 3 minutes and I immediately forgot what I was about to do prior to her call. I used my cellphone more for texting and other functions like games, alarm clock and calculator. If anything, I risk finger strain and arthritis on my hands at the worst.

The ubiquitous use of cellphone by Filipinos and the world in general is just about four decades. I think it would require a longer time frame to study the significant effects of cellphones to humans.

But I would advocate moderation in its use not only because of health concerns. Excessive use of cellphones thru calling is not economical (unless unlimited service is availed). Granted that cellphones are designed for longer talk time, heavy use in calls will accelerate the discharge of its battery. To recharge a cellphone requires energy and additional cost in power.

Also since the study points out possible harmful effects on the brain, it make sense for heavy cellphone users to place their cellphones as far away as possible. Headsets and hand's free gadgets can help excessive cellphone users continue with the call but lessening their exposure.

How long do you celebabad with your cellphones? Oh, well. Use your cellphone excessively at your own wallet's risk.

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Cherry Mobile Q71 on Sale Today September 17, 2010

I am not really a big fan of the MRT Newspaper Inquirer Libre. But some ad caught my eye. It was Cherry Mobile Q71 sale's full page ads.

The Cherry Mobile Q71 cellular phone is advertised as a chrome-finished QWERTY & TV phone is going on sale today for the 2nd time.

Other features enumerated on the ad were:

• Touch Pad
• 2.0 Mega Pixel Camera
• Quad Band GSM (850/900/1800/1900)
• 2.2" QVGA TFT Wide Display
• MP3 Player/Video Player
• Micro SD up to 8 GB
• Wire-free FM Radio
• G-Sensor
• JAVA
• MMS/WAP/GPRS
• Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP/AVCRP)

This Cherry Mobile Q71 phone is on Sale today at the Market Market Activity Area from 10 am to 9 pm. From Php 5890 to only Php 2990.

Only two cellphone units are allowed per customer.

I do own a Cherry Mobile phone. While I am not fully satisfied with the expandability of its feature, I do enjoy the dual sim capability, FM radio & blue tooth features.

All I can advice is ask questions about where to go for warranty, where to go for repairs and where to buy accessories.

If budget and simple functionalities are your main considerations in buying a cellphone, then I think that Cherry Mobile phones can be good enough.

NOTE: The ad can be seen when you go cherrymobile.com.ph today. Image taken & link to the cherry mobile website. This is not a paid post and I'm in no way affialiate with the company.

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Wanted: New Mobile phone, Dual Sim

I have been wanting to upgrade my Nokia 1112 for sometime now, setting my sights to, preferably, a new dual sim mobile phone.

My old phone has served me in good stead for the last 3 years for which I'm thankful.

I just think that a dual sim mobile phone would mean additional savings on my prepaid loading expenses. Having a new dual sim mobile phone, would allow me to take advantage of unlimited texting services of at least two mobile provider networks.

The idea of going post-paid even entered my mind. I thought of going for Sun Cellulars plan 350 that gives out free new dual sim mobile phones. Unfortunately, I have not found the time to inquire about it. Also, my projected, end-of-year bonuses did not materialized.

Of course, I am also wishing that my new phone would have features that have become common nowadays, like a camera, a radio, and media player of sorts.

Just this morning, I saw an ad from Inqurer about a new MyPhone's B21 Duo for only 2, 990 Php. All the features I stated above is in this dual sim mobile phone.

If only I can have 3000 pesos this week. ;)

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