The Cell Phone Junkie

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #50 56:14Show Notes We finally hit a milestone, show #50! Mickey gets another new phone, and you’ll be surprised to hear what it is! Lots of great questions and comments on this show, thanks to everyone for sending them in!

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #49 44:47 Show Notes Blackberries seem to be the topic of the night. We talk about the BB application that is coming to Windows Mobile, as well as a new device that works on EVDO, and around the world. We also incorporate questions and comments into the end of the show.

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #48 39:53 Show Notes Another questions and comments show this week. We have some updates on topics from previous shows, and some additional information to help clarify a few things.

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #47 38:27Show Notes Mickey has a new phone! Also, the biggest Blackberry failure to date and what made it occur. As always, new phones and software as well.

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #46 42:47Show Notes Mickey and Joey talk options. Whether it’s sending over 5,000 text messages a month, or getting your directory assistance from Google, the choice is yours. Lots of Palm news this week as well.

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #45 43:03 Show Notes Back from a questions and comments show, we have a lot of CTIA news to go over. Verizon seems to pop up multiple times, as does the iPhone again. Plus, learn what you can use if you want to keep those pesky wireless signals from penetrating into your house.

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The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #42 33:07Show Notes We liked the format of the last show, so we continue it this week by talking about News, Devices and Software in the cell phone industry. SMS seems to be the topic of the day, and Mickey finds a phone just for him!

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #41 44:06Show Notes We’ve got a lot of items to cover from the last 2 weeks, so we grouped the stories together based on topic. Hear what sales reps from each of the carriers have to say about ways not to get burned by them. Also, some new devices out there and software that you may want to check out!

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #40 44:50Show Notes This question and comments show has 2 voicemails and 9 emailed questions/comments. Enjoy!

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #39 42:44Show NotesTCPJ TV debut! Check out the link in the show notes to the video if you haven’t seen it yet. Also, we have some iPhone news, some new phones and a few freebies!

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #38 47:10 Show Notes The 3GSM conference was held in Barcelona, Spain this past week and we have a lot of announcements of some great new phones! Plus, what is going on with Sprint, and why people just want to make calls!

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #37 55:33 Show Notes A wide variety of topics this week! We discuss the new Windows OS and get into some detail about the advantages and disadvantages of prepaid. We also discuss a new Blackberry, Verizon rejecting the iPhone and Google Maps on Windows Mobile.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #36 43:40 Show Notes We�re back for another questions and comments show. We�ve got 10 questions and comments from the listeners over the last few weeks with the some great content and discussions. Also, note our new crisper cleaner audio! We�ve upped our equipment and are excited about the new sound.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #35 46:15 Show Notes The CES/Macworld hangover is gone and we move forward. We get more details about the Cingular/AT&T switch and even someone to explain how this all happened! We also cover some different ways to possibly get out of your contract and why people do it. Plus, make sure you listen as we talk about an important fix for your Windows Mobile smartphone.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #34 43:12 CES/Macworld Week Part 2Show Notes Is it Cingular or AT&T? We discuss what is going to happen with the AT&T merger of Cingular and the rebranding. Also, we talk about the new phones that were launched at or around CES including the Treo 750 and another Motorola Q!

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #33 35:31 CES/Macworld Week Part 1-The iPhone is here!

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #32 53:38 Show Notes Welcome to 2007 and another questions and comments show! We start off the show with some listener voicemail and then move into the emailed stuff.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #31 44:23 Show Notes Happy New Year to the entire Cell Phone Junkie community! We focus the first half of the show on Verizon topics. Also, we have a small discussion on the problem with music phones today.

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The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #29 44:28Show NotesA very special show featuring guest host David Ciccone from the Mobility Today.com site. We focus on smartphones, specifically the new Cingular Blackjack. Also, how to get some cash for your old phones!

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #28 45:49Show NotesThe most recent questions and comments show with 10 topics. Also, we have a new logo! Plus, you can now call us and leave a message for us to play on future shows!

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #27Show NotesWe’re back after a great Thanksgiving! This week we give you lots of tips and free services for your phone! Also, a new Q and is the government tapping your cell phone???

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #26 48:32 Show NotesDo you have a converged device, yet carry a PDA still? If so you’re not alone! We also talk about the Blackjack, 8525, 680 and Pearl for Cingular. Learn how you can now listen to TCPJ on your phone by dialing in!

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #25 1:01:07Show Notes:Jerry joins Matt and I this week! Cingular getting a Q killer called the Blackjack and the Q getting a “Norman‿ makeover. Also, Jerry tells us why he won’t be getting the Cingular 8525 and how Matt likes his new Motorola Q!

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #24 50:50Show NotesMatt joins me for another questions and comments show and we have 10 great ones lined up! Also, a special thanks to Judie who run Gear Diary who wrote up a great review on the show!

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #23 57:43 Show Notes:Are you addicted to mobile email, well so are we! We also talk about how to track someone via GPS on your phone and a slew of news from Cingular this week. And if your dog didn’t have everything, how about getting him his own cell phone as well!

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #22 58:29 Show Notes:We didn’t really try, but there are a bunch of stories for the consumer and some not so good ones for Sprint. We also talk about ways to get out of your contract, that little sticker under your battery and where the cell phone industry may be by 2010. Plus, what phone is Matt going to get!

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #21 56:52 Show Notes:Matt’s back and we have a lot of great stories to cover today. We’ll tell you how to get out of your Sprint contract for free, another cell phone junkie, and some great new phone announcements.

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #20 33:09Show Notes:The second questions and comments show. Unfortunately, both Jerry and Matt were unavailable, so I’m flying solo! Some brief news before I roll into 8 great questions!

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #19 40:51 Show NotesMatt is back and we cover a ton of information. T-Mobile introduces new advertising and the soon implementation of HSDPA. Sprint fry’s phones over the air and Cingular is launching some new Windows Mobile units soon! Also, make sure you listen till the end to hear Matt’s revised mobile minute.

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #18 45:11Show Notes:I’ve got Jerry back on the show! Today is all about fashion. From wearing SIM cards to phones built into watches, we cover it all. We also review the A900 from Samsung and some differences between European and American phone use.

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #17 50:11 Show Notes:Congrats to David Ciccone on being featured in the New York Times! We talk about the Pearl keys sucking, trading your contract, and buying a phone from a vending machine. Also, nice new Nokia phones, KRZR coming to Alltel and MVNOs.

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast Show #16 53:38 Show NotesThe first all Comments show. Some great questions from our fantastic listeners answered by Matt and I.

Matt joins me as always to talk about all things cell phone. GSM is king! Blackberry can’t take your calls, but T-Mobile will cover you really well moving forward. And how the heck do you pronounce “SMiShing‿.

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #14 35:06 Show Notes:We pay tribute to all those that lost loved ones on 9/11. Mickey calls in from the road (literally) and the Q is the tops! The world tops 2.5 Billion subscribers and don’t throw out that old phone!

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #13 46:39 Show Notes:The 700wx is finally in the wild and available to purchase! Also, is your phone as green as Sergey’s? Plus, a cool hidden tower slideshow and how to purchase a phone for a child.

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #12 43:17 Show Notes:High end device announcements from Palm and HP. Rev-A already ready for EV-DO and some great questions from users. Also, the announcement of Matt�s Mobile Minute, E911 is the topic this week.

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #11 46:43 Show Notes: We are talking wizards tonight. Also, Sprint struggling,a GSM phone that talks to the heavens and listener comments and questions.

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #10 50:32 Show Notes: This show introduces Matt as a cohost! He’s a cell phone junkie as well, and I’m happy to have him with me! SIM’s are 15, the Treo needs RAM and the possibility of a cheap smartphone! Plus, want to get your own Cell Phone Junkie gear...check it out! Also, keep those questions coming, I go through all of them on the show!

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #9 35:57 Show Notes: This show introduces Jerry as a co-host! He�s a cell phone junkie as well, and I�m happy to have him with me! Palm, Windows and Blackberry oh my! Will you be one of the folks spending $5000 on your device? Also, if you�re old, we have the phone for you!

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #8 31:59 Show Notes: This show talks about disappearing ROMS, Blackberry Hacking, and a Treo that finally knows (via GPS) where it is! I also talk about the Nokia E61, more Chocolate and questions from listeners.

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #7 27:41 Show Notes This show talks about a new co-host, a Blackberry that can actually handle media, and questions galore from the great listeners of the show!

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #6 Show Notes This is show #6 of The Cell Phone Junkie. 25:03 This show talks about cheap EVDO, expensive TDMA, Chocolate and FasTap. Yes, those are all mobile phone terms! The Cell Phone Junkie talks about the Motorola Q for $75, Cingular charging extra for use of the TDMA network and a brief overview of the new HP iPAQ 6925 coming soon from Cingular�hopefully.

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This is show #1 of The Cell Phone Junkie. On this episode I discuss my background and passion of the cellular phone industry. Also, the differences between the 4 major US carriers and a basic overview of each.