Cell Phone Deals, Mobile Phone Plan

Tips And Tricks On How To Get The Best Cell Phone Deals. And While You're At It, Shop For A Great Mobile Plan Too.

These days, cell phones are offered at standard retail prices across a majority of the stores. So how do you snag a great deal? Here are a few tricks you can use to get some of the best cell phone deals available:

1. Get a great mobile phone plan to go with your cell phone. These days, getting a cell phone plan will automatically net you some great deals.

2. If you already have an account with a particular cell phone carrier, shop at their stores and keep an eye out for certain cell phones that they might be promoting. These cell phones will be on offer and you can get some great deals on them.

3. Look out for smaller retail shops that are having a sale or discount for that week. You'd never know what great cell phone deals you could get, even if it's from a smaller store or branch.

4. Shopping online is a great way to get some of the best cell phone deals. Mobile phones are cheaper online (even after delivery charge) because you don't have to pay the seller an expensive dealer fee.

5. Look out for cell phone deals that include a lot of free gifts with the mobile phone. A nifty hands free kit or pouch is always nice to have.

And to get really a good deal on your mobile phone plan, you might want to consider the following:

1. Make sure that voicemail is included in your cell phone plan at no extra cost. Most cell phone carriers provide this feature but there are a few which still charge for voicemail. That's no deal at all, especially when a majority of cell phone carriers or plans will get you unlimited voicemail options.

2. If you travel a fair bit, then get a regional mobile phone plan. It's a great cell phone deal because regional plans have the best mixture of minutes and features, with the best prices. An example of a great regional feature would be the ability to make long distance calls for free!

3. For any cell phone plan, make sure the deals include at least 150 anytime minutes. If you feel that you're going to make more calls than that, then aim for a higher number.

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John Lim
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Types of Phone Bugs

Everyone loves learning about phone bugs. This is because they are among the most popular covert eavesdropping devices. These listening devices can allow someone to relatively easily listen in on phone conversations anywhere from a few feet away to miles away. There are five many types of phone bugs that can be used to listen in on what is happening on the line, or even in the rest of the house.

1. The acoustic bug is the most basic and low-tech of all bugs. These types of phone bugs cannot properly be called as such, as they make use of things like stethoscopes and rubber tubes to intercept communication with the ear. This means that you will only be able to use "soft spots" in construction, such as power outlets, around windows, and ventilation sources.

2. An ultrasonic bug is one of the phone bugs that make use of audio pressure waves. An audio signal is captured and then turned into a sound above human hearing. It is then intercepted and reconverted to audio where it can be heard in safety.

3. The most popular of the phone bugs is the radio frequency (RF) bug. This bug makes use of a radio transmitter. It is placed in an area or even inside some type of device. These bugs are inexpensive and easy to dispose of. Additionally, it is very difficult to trace the person who planted the device.

4. The least popular of all devices that can be used as phone bugs is called the optical bug. This device turns sound, or even data, into a beam of light that appears as a pulse. These devices are quite expensive, and one will not hear what is being said until the light beam is reconverted into sound

5. Finally, it is possible to combine any of these phone bugs into one eavesdropping device. This is called a hybrid bug and makes use of more than one method to relay the sounds that are happening in a home.

It is important to note that most of these phone bugs, unless clipped into the line itself (which is possible with a transmitter bug), will only allow you to hear one end of the conversation. But sometimes all you need to hear is the one end with the help of one of the kinds of phone bugs.

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Shawn Davis
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Using Spy Tools to Detect Infidelity

Spy tools have many uses, many of them exciting, and quite a few of them mundane. But one of the widest uses of spy tools is to detect infidelity in a partner. The reason these are so widespread in investigations into infidelity is because such tools are meant to be used covertly to discover things that people want to keep hidden. And infidelity is one of those things that is meant to be hidden. The great thing about the availability of technology today is that there is no reason to hire a private investigator anymore because you can complete the surveillance yourself with your own spy tools.

One of the more effective spy tools is a GPS tracker. A tracking device will help you keep tabs on where your partner goes. A tracker can be put in a car, so that you can know where it is driven, or even slipped into a purse. Many cell phones now come with GPS tracking devices, so you can use that to track a loved one under suspicion. Most trackers also allow you see not only where the person is at the time, but also where the person has been.

Of course, tracking spy tools do not always provide enough hard evidence. What is needed in such cases is a phone tap or a bug. The less expensive listening devices can allow you to easily hook into a line, or even listen from a distance away. Those that hook into a line can allow you to listen to both ends of the conversation. If you are looking for something a little higher-end, spy phones that work like cell phones can help you hear everything that is going on in the vicinity of phone, even if it is not in use by your subject.

Finally, for hard proof that you have a cheating partner, it is possible to use a kit that allows you to detect bodily fluids on underwear. These spy tools can help you compare the results to your own fluids, and determine whether or not the two match.

You can either substantiate your trust in your partner, or catch him or her red-handed, when you make good use of spy tools.

(c) 2005 Copyright www.spyassociates.com. This article is about: Spy Tools.

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Shawn Davis
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GPS Car Tracking and Navigation

Global positioning system (GPS) technology first appeared in the 1980s. At that time, however, it was mostly used by the military. Next, it became widely available as GPS car tracking. Now, GPS devices can be very tiny, and they are used for a variety of purposes from going on treasure hunts to tracking teenagers. However, GPS car tracking remains one of the most popular and widespread uses of GPS technology.

One of the reasons GPS car tracking is so popular is for its navigation benefits. A car-tracking device is most often used, not to actually track the car by someone other than the person driving the car, but to help the driver navigate. An on board computer helps to contact a satellite that in turn finds the information on the vehicles location and then communicates that information to the car's computer. After the information has been received, it is displayed on a navigation screen. Often it is displayed in map form for a more effective visual representation of where the car is.

GPS car tracking is very useful when navigating a new place. It is especially helpful on vacations. Even if someone has never before visited a locale, he or she can figure out where to go using the GPS navigation in the car. Such a tool is very efficient in mapping the best route to sightseeing attractions. It is also very useful in finding the way back to the hotel.

Tourists are not the only people that make use of GPS car tracking systems, however. Many commuters use such devices in the morning to find the best way to work. Some systems are equipped to find out traffic conditions and then map out alternative routes. This can save the commuter a lot of frustration and time sitting in traffic. These systems make for more tolerable morning and evening drives.

So, while it can be used to effectively apprehend auto thieves and recover stolen vehicles, it also has the ability to help its own navigate through the parts of life that involve driving from one place to the other with the help of GPS car tracking.

(c) 2005 Copyright www.spyassociates.com. This article is about: GPS Tracker.

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Shawn Davis
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Two More Aces for HD DVD: Intel and Microsoft

Microsoft and Intel have gone public with their decision to join the HD DVD Supporters. Why this sudden change of stance after months of neutrality in this battle? How have they become from technology providers for both groups, sustainers of the HD DVD format?

The format of the next-generation of DVDs has started a long battle (some three years ago) between Toshiba and Sony, the key supporters in the HD DVD Promotion Group and Blu-ray Disc Association.

Leaving aside rivalries between the recent HD DVD sustainers and some of the members of the Blu-ray Disc Association, let us see how the technical part influenced this decision. The two giants have reportedly decided to back up the variant that is the most performant according to their criteria, from the point of view of consumer and industry requirements. And this is what Stephen Balogh, director of optical media standards and technologies at Intel declared: "We wanted to choose the format that has the highest probability of this market taking off".

Let us briefly review the main reference areas for performance analysis of optical format for high definition cited by Microsoft and Intel, and which are considered to be best represented by what HD DVD delivers:

Managed copy, a first for DVDs - the consumer is allowed to make copies of discs to a hard drive or home server.
Support for hybrid discs - a single disc can store both high-definition and standard-definition versions of a film, that can be read in both current DVDs and future players.
Low-cost, high-volume manufacturing.
Superior disc storage capacity.
Higher interactivity standards - enhanced content, navigation and value-added functionality for high-definition films.

Naturally, the ideal situation (for consumers' best interest) would be unifying the two formats. There were some brief talks on this between Sony and Toshiba earlier this year, but no outcome unfortunately.

Though the players for both formats will not be issued until spring next year, the rivalry between the two groups of supporting companies sharpens. Now, HD DVD sustainers have won a battle by getting as allies the world's largest software maker and the world's largest microchip maker, but the war is far from being over. Probably, as it normally should happen, the winners of this "war" will be designated in the end by the consumer. That is, may the best disc win!

About The Author
Iulia Pascanu writes for http://www.dvdrecorders.ws/ where you can find a complete DVD recorders shopping guide.

Improvements in Robotic Lawn Mowers

Robotic lawn mowers are creeping their way in to everyday American life. Like the dishwasher, they were really more trouble than they were worth in the beginning. But technological advances have made the robotic lawn mower practical.

Robotic lawn mowers can now mow on a time schedule and return to the charging base all season long without human intervention, this is the breakthrough that makes them truly useful.

An advanced feature on at least one model is the self-programmable mode. As these robotic lawn mowers work they determine the size of the yard and how fast the grass is growing, when they go back to their charging base they calculate the next time they need to come out to keep the grass at the optimal height.

Rain sensors are becoming standard equipment. When it starts to rain or the sprinkler system activates, they return to their charging base. Mowing in the rain was a major complaint for early adopters.

Some robotic lawn mowers even have a wet grass detection system. Rain sensors are a step in the right direction, but it is the wet grass detection system that cures the problem. Heavy or long periods of rain can leave the grass wet and the ground soft for days. Heavier robotic lawn mowers could get stuck and dig trenches losing traction and spinning tires. Keeping bags of sand handy was just considered part of robotic lawn mower ownership.

Light weight lithium ion batteries allow mowers to cut longer and recharge much faster. In fact some can recharge in as little as 4 hours allowing the mower to go out twice a day if needed.

In addition to faster recharge times, lithium ion batteries do not have the 'memory' problems associated with lead acid batteries. Basically the memory effect is caused when a battery is not fully discharged on a consistent basis, they remember the shortened life cycle, reducing the useful length of time until the need to recharge.

Robotic lawn mowers have become more reliable too. The addition of thermistors that detect when motors are overheating and less heat sensitive circuit boards and higher quality components extend the life expectancy past 10 years, about the same as a new quality riding lawn mower.

Robotic lawn mowers are now pretty much maintenance free. Changing the blade once a year and winter storage is about all the attention needed on a routine basis.

Robotic lawnmowers are now able to handle yards as small as 1/8 acre up to 5 acres. Depending on the model, they can handle slopes of up to 30 degrees. All major brands of robotic lawn mowers are waterproof and can remain outdoors all mowing season long.

Residential robotic lawn mowers require a perimeter wire similar to an electric dog fence to be laid prior to operating. Laying the wire is a one-time event that will last the life of the mower.

Setting the perimeter wire is probably the scariest part of purchasing a robotic lawn mower. It is not difficult to stake the wire in place. It usually takes about 3 hours for 1,000 ft. of wire. The wire need not be buried as the grass and roots will grow over it in about 2-3 weeks.

If the mower should cross the wire boundary it will immediately stop. So there is no need to worry about it running away or mowing the neighbor's yard.

Operating the robotic lawn mower is simple, actually easier than programming a VCR. In theory, programming the mowing schedule need only be done at the beginning of the season. The LCD screens have full instructions and are easy to read.

There are quite a number of internet sites that have detailed information about specific features of the different models of robotic lawn mowers. Hopefully this general description will give readers the interest to look into these new appliances.

About The Author
Kerry Clabaugh runs www.bamabots.com, a website dedicated to robotic lawnmowers sales and education. Kerry is also interested in your experiences with robotic lawnmowers. He can be reached toll free (877) 383-6054

What’s So Great About The Spy Matrix GPS?

There are a great many GPS trackers out there, so why is the Spy Matrix GPS so much better? The answer lies in the fact that its mapping abilities are superior, and because it is the most technologically advanced system of its kind: the smallest real-time tracking system. The Spy Matrix GPS is a system that is ready to change the face of covert car tracking.

The Spy Matrix GPS makes use of the same global positioning system that the U.S. military use, as well as the F.B.I. and many law enforcement agencies. On top of that it is identical to the system favored by bounty hunters and private investigators. This means that you have access to some of the best technology available through the best positioning system in the world.

Not only does the Spy Matrix GPS make use of the best positioning system, but its mapping system is Web-based. This means that you can access your device's location from anywhere in the world, using nearly any computer. Plus, it is possible to put multiple devices on one account, keeping track of more than one subject with only one login. This is immensely convenient. With Spy Matrix GPS, it is possible to keep track of vehicles or of people. Because it is so small, it can fit into a backpack or purse without adding very much weight. Additionally, it can be used in fleets of company vehicles in order to keep track of where the company's money is going, and to determine whether or not employees are abusing their privileges. You can easily track thefts as well, if your car is equipped with the Spy Matrix GPS. And because it is so small, it can be easily hidden so that thieves do not even know it is there.

The Spy Matrix GPS has set itself apart from other GPS trackers, and it can be bought for less than $500, although it can cost up to $900. The trick is to find a dealer that sells for less. But no matter where you buy it, the fact remains that one of the newest and most innovative surveillance products on the market is the Spy Matrix GPS.

(c) 2005 Copyright www.spyassociates.com. This article is about: Spy Matrix GPS.

About The Author
Shawn Davis
To learn more about Spy and Surveillance Products visit http://www.spyassociates.com . Read other related articles at http://spyassociates.blogspot.com/.