youserblog – nothing else
user generated opinions
Palm Pre Accessories-A List of THE Best of the Best
Nov 2nd
Just In Time For the Holiday’s
As I promised, a list of the best of the best accessories for the Palm Pre. And just in time for the holiday’s too. With them right around the corner, it’s just about time to start thinking about what to get the person with the Pre.
#1-Touchstone
On my list is unanimous all around. It’s on every other lists in varying orders, and made it to the top of mine because it is the ONLY one to make it to all the others. Is it no surprise that the Touchstone is the number 1 accessory? I didn’t think so. EWireless charging that can go almost anywhere. This is the sccessory that has accessories too. There are different packages available like the Dual Location kit, the Car Kit, and teh Complete kit that comes with a wall charger too. Prices range from $19.99 for a new back plate to $109.95 for the largest kit that comes with everything included-The accessory with accessories!
#2-Vehicle Charger
This accessory made it to all of the above mentioned lists except one. And I understand why. The vehicle charger is a must because the Battery itself doesn’t hold very long. So you don’t want to get stuck, right? The Palm Car Charger for the Pre is a great one because not only does it charge quickly, even while using the phone, and it looks good. Prices range from $12095 to $19.95.
#3-Bluetooth Headset
Wireless hands free talking is a must these days and with stricter laws being passed everywhere, this is number 3 on the list. But the “best” one is up to you, the user. I can tell you the best selling one, but the best Bluetooth depends on what you need to get out of teh experience of using it. So then the best selling Bluetooth headsets, according to Palm Pre itself, are the Star Treck UFO, Planatronics Discovery 975, BlueAnt V1 Voice Controlled, Scala 700 and the Samsung WEP 200. Take your pick, any of them are good. Prices range from $34.05 to $119.95.
#4-Seidio Innocell Extended Battery
Yes, the Seidio Innocell 1350mAh Extended Battery for Palm Pre is on the list for obvious reasons. Even if it extends the lifeof teh battery for only an hour, it is still worth it. We can all use a little more juice sometimes. Price ranges from$40 to $50.
#5-A Protector Case
Again, this is one that is based on personal preference. It all depends what you want out of it. There are some that snap on the whole outside, some are made of leather, and some only protect the screen. The best selling ones, again according to Palm Pre, are Body Glove Faux Nylon Snap-on, Seidio Innocase Surface and their Holster too, Palm Leather Side Case along with many others. Me? I would just opt for a screen protector. Case prices range all over the map. From $9.95 to $39.95, depending on the style.
Where to Purchase?
Well, of course you can find all fo these accessories and more on teh Palm Pre Website. You can also find them in Best Buy. Also there are two other accessories online stores I like too. Boxwave.com and AccessoryGeeks.com. Happy Shopping!
For more great articles and user ratings and reviews, please visit the home page @ Youserbase.org
Check back tomorrow for more of the latest in the mobile phone industry. And another list of the best accessories. I think I will do the iPhone this time. If any if our readers have any suggestions as what to review, or something you think needs to be talked about, feel free to leave a comment and I will see what I can do. Til then, happy phoning!
Introducing the PowerMat- The First Universal Charger? And A List of PowerMat Devices
Oct 31st
But First–It’s That Time of Year Again…
It’s The Holidays
Whatever your holiday may be, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Hanukkah and so on, it is just about the time to start your holiday shopping. I think that because almost everyone in the world has a Smartphone, Smartphone accessories would be a great place to start looking for the perfect gifts.
So from now until the middle of December, I will be throwing in some “Best Accessories” lists for a different Smartphone with every list. It will include what it is and how much it costs. Maybe I’ll even tell you where to find them.
Any Comments From the Peanut Gallery?
One thing though, there are so very many of them, I may not be able to get to them all. So if any of you out there have a unrequited need for me to include a phone that I haven’t already, leave a comment and let me know, and I will do my best to throw up a list for it. If not, them I will go on my merry little way and list the accessories for the most popular smartphones.
The Number one accessory Great for Any Phone-The POWERMAT
And anything with Bluetooth, any cell or smartphone, digital cameras and readers, hand-held games, MP3 Players, portable GPS, and possible even more things. If it is wireless, you might be able to charge it on the PowerMat!
That’s right. Reviewed by Network World in their October 19th Print Magazine, is a little tiny article on the PowerMat and now it’s starting to pop-up all over the Internet. And boy does this thing rock.
The Obvious Question-What’s the Deal?
Well, first of all it can charge up to 3 devices at the same time. And it also has a USB plug in the back to charge a fourth if needed. It is out of the way, recessed and apparently hard to reach. But who needs more than three trays anyway? Almost anyone I say. That is the first problem with the PowerMat. It should be larger with all the devices people own and need to charge these days, that should have been thought of from the start.
The places you set the devices down on the mat are called plates. Each plate has a LED light to let you know the device is charging properly. The lights can be customized to vary in intensity or turned off completely. It also has what they call “Audio Confirmation” and it uses a beep when the device is firmly seated in place and another, different sounding beep when the device is removed. But for those people who don’t like the sounds the audio can be turned off too. It also has a magnetic receiver to hold the device firmly in place so it charges properly.
For each device, you will need a special receiver so the mat will know how much power and how long to charge the device for. The RFID tags do this job and the PowerMat already have one for the iPhone, BlackBerry and Nintendo DS. There is a general adapter as well. A test done by Theinquirer.net used an iPod Nano4G and an HTC Magic and reports that …”
Charging both at the same time on the Powermat, the Nano was fully charged in around minutes and the Magic was done in about two hours, pretty much the exact same amount of time as charging them with dedicated chargers.
Here is a list of all available devices by the PowerMat-
Home & Office Mat
Portable Mat
Powercube
Dock for iPod and iPhone
iPhone Case
iPod Touch Case
BlackBerry Bold Battery Door
BlackBerry Curve 8300 Battery Door
BlackBerry Curve 8900 Battery Door
BlackBerry Pearl Battery Door
Nintendo DS Lite Back Panel
Nintendo DSi Back Panel
And the Verdict Is?
So Lets see if I got this right… The PowerMat will charge almost any wireless device all in one place. Meaning no looking for cords, or tripping on numerous plugged in cords as the only cord needing to be plugged in is that of the PowerMat itself. And it makes the Greenies happy by its automatic shut off and saving energy. That sounds like a winner to me. And there are so many different devices to choose from you are sure to find something to but the person who has everything…
And here’s the kicker… There just might be some more bands of the PowerMat on the way. Sony apparently has one in the works as I type. Maybe it will be finished for the holidays. I think it is bout time there is something like this on the market.
It can be bought online @ the PowerMat website or at any Best Buy and Target Stores. As for the price? The prices are oddly the same in wither store… between $29.99-$39.99 for the smaller receivers and devices and $99.99 for the home Mat and the Office Mat. I can see paying the prices for the smaller items, but $100 for the PowerMat itself? I would rather wait for a sale. Keep an eye out for Black Friday sales.. The prices are sure to go down a bit then(and you can put them on layaway too).
For more great articles and user ratings and reviews, please visit the home page @ Youserbase.org
Check back tomorrow for a list of the best accessories for the Palm Pre Smartphones. If any if our readers have any suggestions as what to review, or something you think needs to be talked about, feel free to leave a comment and I will see what I can do. Til then, happy phoning!
