Wirefly: Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Coming to Verizon Wireless
According to third-party online mobile phone retailer Wirefly, the recently confirmed Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Android gaming oriented smartphone will be launched on Verizon Wireless this year, after being confirmed for future sale by European carriers earlier this week. What makes the confirmation stand out is that Sony Ericsson has not developed CDMA phones for […]
Sony Ericsson Closing Research Triangle Park US Headquarters Due to Restructuring
Sony Ericsson has confirmed to its employees that it will close its current US headquarters/R&D center in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina and shut satellite offices in San Diego, California; Chennai, India; Kista, Sweden and Seattle, Washington as a result of its ongoing international restructuring effort which is seeking to cut 2,000 jobs in the […]
Review: Motorola L7c SLVR (Sprint)
Hard to find, the Motorola L7c SLVR is exclusively sold in Best Buy stores. Verizon however is planning to put the same phone in their stores next week. But, is this phone the hidden gem in Sprint’s lineup? Read more to find out.
Sprint Stores To Carry Sony Ericsson… Headsets
It appears that the T608 did not completely burn Sprint’s bridges with Sony Ericsson, as Sprint Stores are right now beginning to take stock of SEMC headsets. The only model currently targeted for in-stores is the HBH-600, which is fully compatible with all of Sprint’s Bluetooth-enabled phones. Sprint will promote the headset in their Smart […]
T608: It Also Is A Tool!
Okay, you already knew the Sony Ericsson T608 was a tool, but it also has an advantage for people who moved on from it: it’s a great way to get contacts onto a new phone. Here’s how: 1) Buy a DRS-11 serial cable 2) Use Bluetooth to syncronize your entire phonebook onto the T608 3) […]
T608: Chronic HP Test Failure
On the eve of the LG PM-325’s shipment to sales channels, we have to issue a public advisory to Sony Ericsson T608 owners: get your phones HP tested if at all possible. It is now coming quite clear that the T608 suffers from a product-wide issue: RF that is too powerful. While many would consider […]
New T608 Rebate
A new SonyEricsson T608 rebate has been found on http://bluetooth.letstalk.com, same terms as last time (can be with current customers under contract or out of contract). This rebate requires T608 purchase before 12/1/2004. Again, we are hosting it locally at the link below. SonyEricsson T608 Rebate – Expires 11/30/2004 (PDF)
T608 HP Test (Finally) Available
We have now been able to confirm that all Sprint Stores with 3G HP Test units have been issued the necessary protocols to give the SonyEricsson T608 a full signal diagnostic. Editorial: Joy.
BMW BT Updated To Support T608
T608.com is reporting that the BMW Bluetooth ULF has been updated and now works properly with the T608’s phone book. The part number for the updated ULF is 84 21 6 945 387. This module was released specifically to improve phone support in general.
Ford Selects Sprint, T608 For Bluetooth – $100 Rebate
In a bit of a surprise, Ford has chosen Sprint to be it’s selected provider for Bluetooth phone compatibility in their Mobile-Ease handsfree addon, which should begin to appear in nearly all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. What is surprising is that Sprint has selected the SonyEricsson T608 as the phone to do the job. […]