Happy Thanksgiving

We will be closed for Thanksgiving Day.  We reopen on Black Friday at our regular hours.  Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving Day.

Forgot Your Camera??

Thanksgiving will be here in a few days.  A lot of us will be seeing our families - whether at your place or theirs. And, most of us will forget our cameras. It's just the way it works. Now with smartphones, you can take the pictures you want of your friends and family.  But, for those pictures to be worth bragging about, you may want to follow some of these tips:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-valuable-tips-and-tricks-on-smartphone-photography_id49727#10-Edit-your-photos-but-dont-go-too-far

Best Smartphone Buys - 2013

Here's a list, just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, for best smartphone buys of 2013.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/11/25/engadget-smartphone-buyers-guide-fall-2013/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget&ncid=rss_semi

iPhone 5S Available Unlocked

You can now buy your iPhone 5S Unlocked.  They are available in the same current colors - silver/gold/white.  You will be able to use with either AT&T or T-Mobile.  You will need a SIM card.  As you will note, pricing will start around $650 for the basic model and go up.

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Unlocked-Apple-iPhone-5s-goes-on-sale-in-the-US_id49616

Thank You

Thank you for helping to make our Grand Opening such a success. Remember, we are a local company. See us first. Either at our Shelbyville Road or Dixie Highway location. Come by and see us.

TODAY is the DAY!

We open our Dixie Hwy location today at 10:00 AM.  Come join us!

Come Check Us Out

It is so exciting!  Our 2nd location opens tomorrow.  It is located at 5227 Dixie Hwy here in Louisville.  As at our 1st location, we do repairs, buy cell phones and sell cell phones.  Come visit us tomorrow.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3

I can see why the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is so popular. If I didn't have my Kindle Fire, that is what I would buy. Even though it is larger than a cell phone, it is so well balanced that I can hold it comfortably. Just enough weight so you know it is there and not flimsy. Beautifully made. Nice size screen. What more can I say? I recommend this one (cell phone/phablet) highly.

Dixie Hwy Store Opening

Grand Opening of our Dixie Hwy location has been changed to Wednesday, November 20. We will be located at 5227 Dixie Hwy. Come see our new location. And, let us help you with your buying, selling or repair needs.

Isis Now Available

ISIS is here!  Available for AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon users. Works on 40 types of cellphone. Head to your carrier and pick up a FREE enhanced SIM, download the app from Google Play and start using your phone to pay. Right now Chase and Amex has committed to being available. Can be used with your MyCokeRewards at vending machines.  Your phone will work with your credit cards, your debit cards as well as your loyalty cards.  Check it out at their website:  https://www.paywithisis.com/

Sale - Samsung SPH-M400 - Excellent Condition

On Sale: Samsung SPH-M400 (Sprint) $39 in Excellent Condition.
One week only! Limited number/limited time. 
Once sold out, they are gone. 
Take advantage of this offer now!

Sale - LG Rumor Reflex - Very Good Condition

On Sale: LG Rumor Reflex (Sprint) $65 in Very Good Condition.
One week only!
 Limited number/limited time. 
Once they are sold out, they are gone. 
Take advantage of this offer now.

Philippine Red Cross

Sometimes the best thing we can give is money when it comes to world relief efforts. It helps the fastest.  http://www.redcross.org.ph/

LG Rumor Reflex

I was checking out the LG Rumor Reflex on Friday. I noted that it is a nice size and weight for my hands. The keyboard opens smoothly and is easy to see and to use. When it is open, the phone is a bit wider, but it is not uncomfortable. The rounded edges make for a good grip. This is a nice, solid, go-to cell phone. We have a number of them for sale at our store location as well as on eBay. Check them out!

Apple

When Apple decides to catch up in the market, it goes all out.  Name recognition puts them in the #1 spot.  Users have Apple in the #2 spot and rising.  Their market share went up while Android's went down. See below information.  So, I checked out the iPhone 5 for comfort and ease of use.  Holding the phone, it has a nice weight to it - you know it's there.  Appearance is solid - for the cost, it should be.  It is a bit long for ease in my hand, but I admit to having small hands.  Not so long that I wouldn't buy one for myself.  What I don't like is the charger.  You lose it, you can't just go out and buy the regular micro USB charger or the regular Apple charger.  I thought the days of the charger wars were over.  I have been a big Android user.  I would consider the iPhone 5's. 

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Latest-comScore-report-shows-iOS-Windows-Phone-and-Samsung-were-the-big-winners-in-Q3_id49125

Grand Opening - Dixie Hwy Location

Looking at a possible date of Monday, November 18th, for the Grand Opening of our new Dixie Hwy location.  Will keep you posted.

Google Nexus 5

For those who prefer Android phones to Apple phones, the new Google Nexus 5 is out and has been reviewed by various bloggers, experts, etc.  These phones are available without contract for half the price of other smartphones.  The design appears to be pretty basic, but for the price, probably worth it. This phone runs about $350.  To read a review on this phone, go to:

www.phonearena.com/reviews/Google-Nexus-5-Review_id3479

Huawei Ascend W2

Haven't played with any of the larger cell phones or phablets (looks like this word is here to stay) lately.  So, in other news . . . I saw an article on the new Huawei W2.  For those of us who want the next best experience and a large screen (4.3").  And, for those of us with low boredom thresholds, this cell phone will come in various colors with more than 20 colored home screen themes. (I change my wallpaper more than once a day.) Not sure when this cell phone will make it to the U.S.  Opening in China, Russia and the Netherlands first.

http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/11/huawei-ascend-w2-unveiled/

Last week I discussed the issue of how hard it can be to hold larger cell phones.  This week, I had to pack one of the larger phones for shipment.  This is what I found.  The LG Intuition is 3.5 inches wide.  It fit comfortably in my hand as it was easy to grasp, was not slippery and was not heavy.  The rounded edges didn't cut into my fingers.  Plus, I liked the phone.  Albeit basic black.  I will keep you updated.