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<rss version="2.0">  <channel>  <title>PowerupMobile.com Blog | Mobile Deals, PDA, Smartphone, BlackBerry, Ultra Mobile PC Device News and Reviews</title>  <description>The PowerupMobile.com blog brings you the latest news on contract mobile deals, mobile phone, pda, smartphone and ultra mobile PC launches plus previews of the latest and most popular gadgets and handsets entering the market.</description>  <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/blog.htm</link>  <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:09:36 GMT</pubDate>  <item>    <title>Orange Exclusive BlackBerry Black Emerald 8320 Curve</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>The array of different colours used here might seem a bit confusing but to simplify things Orange the mobile phone network have teamed up with BlackBerry to exclusively launch the Curve 8320 in Black. Its called the Black Emerald but not sure where the Emerald bit comes in to it. Anyway its the BlackBerry Curve 8320 with a black casing.</p>
<p>It comes with all the features you would expect from a BlackBerry, more details on the <a title="Buy BlackBerry Curve 8320 Black Emerald" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-4-520.htm" target="_self">BlackBerry 8320 Curve Black Emerald</a> page and is available exclusively on Orange through Orange, compare over 60 <a title="Compare BlackBerry 8320 Curve BlackBerry Emerald Deals" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/tariffs-4-520.htm" target="_self">BlackBerry 8320 Curve Black Emerald deals</a> here...</p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-32-Orange-Exclusive-BlackBerry-Black-Emerald-8320-Curve.htm</link>    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:15:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>Its Here, The Apple iPhone 3G Has Arrived</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>The highly anticipated new <a title="O2 Apple iPhone 3G" href="http://postpaymobiles.at/powerupmobile?LID=31&amp;DURL=http://www.o2.co.uk/iphone?cm_re=HeroBanner-_-Shop-_-iphone3GLaunch" target="_blank">Apple iPhone 3G</a> has been launched today. <a href="http://postpaymobiles.at/powerupmobile?LID=31&amp;DURL=http://www.o2.co.uk/iphone?cm_re=HeroBanner-_-Shop-_-iphone3GLaunch" target="_blank">O2</a> are reporting limited stock and have issued a statement on their web site that they hope to fulfill orders during the summer. If you want one you better join the queue. We could tell you all about the new device, tariffs etc... but why not <a href="http://postpaymobiles.at/powerupmobile?LID=31&amp;DURL=http://www.o2.co.uk/iphone?cm_re=HeroBanner-_-Shop-_-iphone3GLaunch">head straight to the O2 site and read all about it there...</a></p>
<p><a title="O2 Apple iPhone 3G" href="http://postpaymobiles.at/powerupmobile?LID=31&amp;DURL=http://www.o2.co.uk/iphone?cm_re=HeroBanner-_-Shop-_-iphone3GLaunch" target="_blank">O2 Apple iPhone Home Page...</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-31-Its-Here,-The-Apple-iPhone-3G-Has-Arrived.htm</link>    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:44:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>HTC Touch Diamond Now Available on Contract</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p><a title="HTC Touch Diamond" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-2-498.htm"></a>The latest HTC Touch device the Touch Diamond with it's fancy TouchFlo 3D interface is now available on contract on the Orange network. You can buy direct from <a title="HTC Tocuh Diamond on Orange" href="http://tr.premieraffiliates.com/t/url.php/cid/261/sid/286/url/http://ad.uk.doubleclick.net/clk;150633155;21791472;b?http://shop.orange.co.uk/shop/show/handset/htc_touch_diamond/details/" target="_blank">Orange</a> or from resellers <a title="HTC Tocuh Diamond from One Stop" href="http://buyphones.at/powerupmobile?DURL=http://www.onestopphoneshop.co.uk/mobile-phones/htc/htc/orange/d35pemar08" target="_blank">One Stop Phone Shop</a> or <a title="HTC Touch Diamond from Mobiles.co.uk" href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=380&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;clickref=30&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobiles.co.uk%2Fcgi%2Frefer.cgi%3Frefer%3Dawinm-66110%26utm_source%3Dawin%26utm_medium%3DAFF%26utm_term%3Dawinlink%26utm_content%3D66110%26page%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobiles.co.uk%2Forange-htc-touch-diamond.html" target="_blank">Mobiles.co.uk</a>.</p>
<p><a title="Compare HTC Touch Diamond" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/tariffs-2-498.htm">Compare over 200 deals on the HTC Touch Diamond...</a></p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-30-HTC-Touch-Diamond-Now-Available-on-Contract.htm</link>    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>Free iPod Touch with selected Orange Handsets</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>For a limited period only <a title="Orange Free iPod Touch" href="http://tr.premieraffiliates.com/t/url.php/cid/511/sid/286/acid/29" target="_blank">Orange are giving away a free iPod Touch 8GB</a> when customers sign up on an 18 to 24 month contract with a tariff over &pound;35 per month. The offer runs from today, 8th July to the 11th July only.</p>
<p>The offer is open to new and existing customers and&nbsp;available&nbsp;with the following handsets:</p>
<ul>
<li>Blackberry 8120</li>
<li>Blackberry 8320</li>
<li>LG KF600</li>
<li>Motorola E8</li>
<li>Motorola V8 Espresso</li>
<li>Nokia 5610</li>
<li>Nokia 6120</li>
<li>Nokia 6300</li>
<li>Nokia 6301</li>
<li>Nokia 6500 Classic</li>
<li>Nokia 6500 Slide</li>
<li>Nokia 6500 Slide Black</li>
<li>Nokia 7500 Prism</li>
<li>Samsung F210 Blue</li>
<li>Samsung G600</li>
<li>Samsung G600 Purple</li>
<li>Sony Ericsson W580i</li>
<li>Sony Ericsson K810i</li>
<li>Sony Ericsson W890i</li>
<li>Sony Ericsson W910i Black</li>
<li>Sony Ericsson W910i Red</li>
</ul>
<p>For more info <a title="Free iPod Touch Deal from Orange" href="http://tr.premieraffiliates.com/t/url.php/cid/511/sid/286/acid/29" target="_blank">visit Orange</a> and purchase before 11th July 2008.</p>
<p><a title="Orange iPod Touch Offer" href="http://tr.premieraffiliates.com/t/url.php/cid/511/sid/286/acid/29" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/affiliates/orange.gif" border="0" alt="Orange" width="90" height="38" /><br /><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/butt_more_info_lg.gif" border="0" alt="More info on LG Secret (KF750) on Orange Student 19" vspace="3" width="86" height="20" /></a></p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-29-Free-iPod-Touch-with-selected-Orange-Handsets.htm</link>    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:31:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>New iPhone 3G Unveiled - Available from 11th July</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>The new iPhone mobile phone was unveiled on Monday by Apple CEO Steve Jobs. The new iPhone device simply called the iPhone 3G includes a number of key new features including as the name suggests 3G internet, a new lower price, availability in more countries and also more focus on the corporate/enterprise market. The device will also be available in white.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/iphone-3g.jpg" alt="New iPhone 3G from Apple" width="279" height="312" /></p>
<p><strong>3G Internet Access<br /></strong>The biggest drawback in the original iPhone was its lack of 3G. Apple blamed this on poor battery life but now claim to have overcome this with some clever antenna engineering. So what does this mean for your average user? Faster browsing, downloading and emailing, that's what. The phone uses the industry standard HSDPA/UMTS system so you can download over the O2 network form anywhere at twice the speed of the previous model. As well as 3G the phone switches seamlessly between HSDPA,&nbsp;WiFi, GSM and Edge.</p>
<p><strong>GPS Capabilities<br /></strong>The new iPhone comes with mapping, GPS and satellite navigation capabilities to provide you with directions, help you find nearby businesses and points of interest and can also provide traffic information. The device uses a combination of GPS, WiFi and mobile antenna mast triangulation to plot your position. The mapping application&nbsp;also provides a satellite view of your location and you can extend the functionality with the new App Store.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/iphone-3g-gps.jpg" alt="Apple iPhone 3G GPS and Maps" width="310" height="395" /></p>
<p><strong>App Store</strong><br />Apple are launching a new iPhone App store so you can download specially design software and applications for the phone including free and licensed programmes.&nbsp;Software can be downloaded wirelessly over whatever available network is available (3G, WiFi etc...). Users simply browse the stores categories, find what they are looking for and download, the app is then installed and also you will be notified of updates as they become available.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/iphone-3g-apps.jpg" alt="iPhone 3G App Store" width="310" height="395" /></p>
<p><strong>Enterprise Features<br /></strong>Apple are trying to muscle in on the Business sector too and have licensed a number of Microsoft systems to enable more integration with company emails and networks. The new iPhone 2.0 software supports Microsoft Exchange Active Sync for push email, contacts and calender and a Cisco VPN client to connect securely to remote networks. There is also a remote wipe feature to wipe any sensitive information on a lost or stolen device.</p>
<p><strong>How to Buy</strong><br /><a title="iPhone 3G on O2" href="http://postpaymobiles.at/powerupmobile" target="_blank">O2</a> and <a title="Apple iPhone 3G from Carphone Warehouse" href="http://carphone.at/powerupmobile?CTY=3&amp;CID=136" target="_blank">Carphone Warehouse</a> will be&nbsp;selling the new iPhone 3G from the 11th July with a new price tag of &pound;99 for the 8GB model on an 18 month &pound;30 or &pound;35 contract. The 16GB model is &pound;159 on these plans.&nbsp;The 8GB version will be free on &pound;45 and &pound;75 contract plans. The 16GB model is free on the &pound;75/month plan and &pound;59 on the &pound;45/month plan. A Pay as you go version is also in the pipe line so watch this space. Existing customers can get a new device so long as they commit to a further 18 month contract.</p>
<p><strong>The Verdict<br /></strong>The original iPhone broke new ground with its minimal looks, fancy features and interactive touch screen interface&nbsp;but it was somewhat lacking on some of the more technical features common place on devices at the time such as GPS and of course 3G. With the addition of these features it pretty much matches the most high end of devices plus the price is now much more affordable making it much more enticing. Apple have eliminated nearly all the hurdles that stood in the way of the original device so we expect demand for this device to be huge.</p>
<p>Apple are also taking steps to increase additional income streams by extending the device in to the corporate market place and also with the launch of the Apps store they may be able to create a new kind of iTunes for your Mobile. We will have to wait and see if it can topple the BlackBerry as the must have business device.</p>
<p>The final hurdle that Apple needs to overcome is to release the device on all major networks. How many times have you heard someone say 'if it was on Vodafone or T-Mobile I would buy one'. If or when they eventually do this global domination may be possible but until then expect a lot of competition and innovation from the existing brands and networks.</p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-28-New-iPhone-3G-Unveiled---Available-from-11th-July.htm</link>    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>3G Apple iPhone Expected in June</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>News articles have started circulating, originating from <a title="Gizmodo 3G iPhone Launch Date" href="http://gizmodo.com/391960/iphone-3g-launch-date-confirmed">Gizmodo</a> that the second generation&nbsp;3G version of the <a title="Apple iPhone" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-17-348.htm">Apple iPhone</a> will be launched imminently. The news is supposed to have come from an inside source and it is expected to be launched at Apple WWDC keynote on the 9th of June and is expected to go on sale worldwide shortly afterwards.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/prod-img/apple-iphone_main.jpg" alt="Apple&nbsp;iPhone 3G Version" width="273" height="273" /></p>
<p>Another source close to the Apple iPhone is believed to have reported that new sales policies will be unveiled and the device will not have a fixed price - perhaps this means new networks and more competitive pricing but knowing Apple they will try to tightly control this and try and make a buck or two through exclusivity deals.</p>
<p>This semi-official announcement follows on the back of a number of&nbsp;rumours that a second generation 3G iPhone was about to be launched after <a title="O2 Apple iPhone 3G" href="http://postpaymobiles.at/powerupmobile" target="_blank">O2</a> and <a title="Carphone Warehouse Apple iPhone 3G" href="http://carphone.at/powerupmobile?CTY=3&amp;CID=136" target="_blank">Carphone Warehouse</a> ran out of the current iPhone model and said they would not be restocking supplies.</p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-27-3G-Apple-iPhone-Expected-in-June.htm</link>    <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 22:18:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>How to set up an Asus Eee PC with Mobile Broadband</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>If you have ever asked "can I set up my Eee PC with mobile broadband" or "how do I connect a USB modem to my Eee PC" then the answers are "yes" and " we will show you how". Following up on our <a title="Free Asus Eee PC" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-5-448.htm" target="_self">Free Asus Eee PC and USB modem deal</a> below is&nbsp;simple&nbsp;how to on setting up the Eee PC using <a title="T-Mobile USB Modem" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-5-234.htm">T-Mobiles USB modem</a> and their Web 'n' Walk service, with step by step instructions and screenshots.</p>
<p>First of all ensure your USB modem has the sim card installed and your Web 'n' Walk account is ready to go. Plug the USB modem in to any of the USB sockets on the Asus Eee PC.</p>
<p>Now follow the step by step how to below:</p>
<p>1. Click on the main Internet tab <br />2. Click on the Network icon to open up the networking settings.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/eee-pc-usb_02.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>3. Click Create... in the pop up window to create a new connection type.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/eee-pc-usb_01.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>4. The Connection Wizard will pop up. From the list of connection types choose: GSM/3G (UMTS)/HSDPA. Click Next &gt;.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/eee-pc-usb_1.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>5. The wizard will search for the USB Modem, you should see the name of the modem. For the standard T-Mobile pebble shaped USB modem this will appear as Huawei E220 - this is the name of the device. In details you will see the USB port it is connected to. Select the USB modem by clicking on the device name and then click Next &gt;.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/eee-pc-usb_2.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>6. After a few seconds searching you will see a list of available networks.&nbsp;Select T-Mobile UK&nbsp;then Next &gt;.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/eee-pc-usb_4.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;7. On the Login Data screen select UK - T-Mobile from the list of operators then enter the login details:</p>
<p>APN: general.t-mobile.uk<br />User name: user<br />Password: pass</p>
<p>Then click Next &gt;.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/eee-pc-usb_5.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>8. Give the connection a name like: Mobile Data Connection</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/eee-pc-usb_6.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>9. Finally check over your setting and click Finish.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/eee-pc-usb_7.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>After a few seconds your Asus Eee PC will connect to the T-Mobile networks and Voil&agrave; you have mobile broadband on your Asus Eee PC - anywhere in the UK, no need for a WiFi hotspot or wired connection.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/eee-pc-usb_9.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Although we set this up using T-Mobile's Web 'n' Walk USB modem expect the procedure to be pretty similar on all USB modems and networks.</p>
<p><a title="Free Asus Eee PC Deals" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/tariffs-5-448.htm">View the free Asus Eee PC USB modem deals...</a></p>
<p><a title="Compare T-Mobile Mobile Broadband" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/tariffs-5-234.htm">Compare T-Mobile mobile broadband deals...</a></p>
<p><a title="Compare Mobile Broadband Deals..." href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/category-5.htm">Compare all mobile broadband deals and USB modems...</a></p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-26-How-to-set-up-an-Asus-Eee-PC-with-Mobile-Broadband.htm</link>    <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 21:31:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>£10 off T-Mobile Flext 35 plans</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>T-Mobile are launching a time limited offer running from Saturday 17th May through to the end of the month that will <a title="Save &pound;180 on Flext 35 Plans" href="http://valuemobiles.at/powerupmobile?LID=25&amp;DURL=http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/mobile-phones/offers/megadeals/" target="_blank">save you &pound;180 on Flext 35 price plans</a>.</p>
<p><a title="Save &pound;180 on Flext 35 Plans" href="http://valuemobiles.at/powerupmobile?LID=25&amp;DURL=http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/mobile-phones/offers/megadeals/" target="_blank"><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/t-mobile-save-10.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="187" /></a></p>
<p>Customers purchasing a <a title="Samsung U600, Flext 35, Save &pound;10/month" href="http://valuemobiles.at/powerupmobile?LID=25&amp;DURL=http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/mobile-phones/price-plans/pay-monthly/flext/18mth-flext-35/samsung/u600/overview/" target="_blank">Samsung U600</a>, <a title="Nokia 6300, Flext 35, Save &pound;10/month" href="http://valuemobiles.at/powerupmobile?LID=25&amp;DURL=http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/mobile-phones/price-plans/pay-monthly/flext/18mth-flext-35/nokia/6300/overview/" target="_blank">Nokia 6300</a>, <a title="Sony Ericsson K660i, Flext 35, Save &pound;10/month" href="http://valuemobiles.at/powerupmobile?LID=25&amp;DURL=http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/mobile-phones/price-plans/pay-monthly/flext/18mth-flext-35/sony-ericsson/k660i/overview/" target="_blank">Sony Ericsson K660i</a> or <a title="Sony Ericsson W850i, Flext 35, Save &pound;10/month" href="http://valuemobiles.at/powerupmobile?LID=25&amp;DURL=http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/mobile-phones/price-plans/pay-monthly/flext/18mth-flext-35/sony-ericsson/w580i/overview/" target="_blank">Sony Ericsson W850i</a> on Flext 35 (18 month) or Flext 35 + Web &rsquo;n&rsquo; Walk (18 month) price plans will receive a discount every month of &pound;10.</p>
<p>This takes the line rental down to &pound;25/month (&pound;32.50/month with Web &rsquo;n&rsquo; Walk), the same as the Flext 30 plan, a total saving of &pound;180 over the 18 month contract. Because the offer is coming direct from T-Mobile there is no complex cash back redemption process - you just pay &pound;25/month every month.</p>
<p>The Flext 35&nbsp;plan gives <strong>&pound;180 of credit</strong> to spend how you want on calls and texts - you can get up to <strong>900 minutes</strong> of calls or up to <strong>1800 texts</strong>. With Web &rsquo;n&rsquo; Walk you also get 3GB of internet data per month. You also get free weekend calls, the mobile phone is free and the Sony Ericsson K660i even comes with a free 2GB memory card.</p>
<p><a title="T-Mobile &pound;10 off Flext 35 Line Rental Offer" href="http://valuemobiles.at/powerupmobile?LID=25&amp;DURL=http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/mobile-phones/offers/megadeals/" target="_blank">Check out the T-Mobile &pound;10 off&nbsp;line rental offer...</a></p>
<p><a title="T-Mobile Special Offers" href="http://valuemobiles.at/powerupmobile?LID=25&amp;DURL=http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/mobile-phones/offers/" target="_blank">Check out the other T-Mobile special offers...</a></p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-25-£10-off-T-Mobile-Flext-35-plans.htm</link>    <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 22:21:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>Xbox 360 Elite Deals from Mobiles.co.uk</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>Mobiles.co.uk are bundling the new <a title="Xbox 360 Elite mobile phone deals" href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=380&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;clickref=24&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobiles.co.uk%2Fcgi%2Frefer.cgi%3Frefer%3Dawinm-66110%26utm_source%3Dawin%26utm_medium%3DAFF%26utm_term%3Dawinlink%26utm_content%3D66110%26page%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobiles.co.uk%2Ffree-xbox-360-elite.html" target="_blank">X-Box 360 Elite with their mobile phone deals</a> which normally retails at &pound;249.99. Free gifts are dispatched at the same time as the mobile phone so there is no 28 day delay waiting.</p>
<p><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/x-box-360-elite.jpg" alt="Xbox 360 Elite mobile phone deals" width="210" height="300" />The Xbox 360 Elite is the latest updated version&nbsp;of the Xbox 360&nbsp;which now comes&nbsp;HDMI port for improved HD gaming capabilities, the hard drive has also been upgraded to a&nbsp;120Gb model and it now comes in black. A wireless controller, headset and access to Xbox Live for amazing online gaming are also included. &pound;249.99 RRP.</p>
<p><a title="Xbox 360 Elite mobile phone deals" href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=380&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;clickref=24&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobiles.co.uk%2Fcgi%2Frefer.cgi%3Frefer%3Dawinm-66110%26utm_source%3Dawin%26utm_medium%3DAFF%26utm_term%3Dawinlink%26utm_content%3D66110%26page%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobiles.co.uk%2Ffree-xbox-360-elite.html" target="_blank">View all Xbox 360 Elite mobile phone deals on Mobiles.co.uk...</a></p>
<p><a title="Free Xbox 360 Elite" href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=380&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;clickref=24&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobiles.co.uk%2Fcgi%2Frefer.cgi%3Frefer%3Dawinm-66110%26utm_source%3Dawin%26utm_medium%3DAFF%26utm_term%3Dawinlink%26utm_content%3D66110%26page%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobiles.co.uk%2Ffree-xbox-360-elite.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/affiliates/mobiles.gif" border="0" alt="Mobiles" width="90" height="38" /></a>&nbsp;</p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-24-Xbox-360-Elite-Deals-from-Mobiles.co.uk.htm</link>    <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 17:28:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>GSmart MS800 and MW700 to be Launched 20th May</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>Gigabyte, the Taiwanese computer parts and mobile communications manufacturer are launching two new PDA devices on the 20th of May. The new devices under the GSmart banner will be called the <a title="GSmart MS800 PDA" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-2-502.htm">GSmart MS800</a> and the <a title="GSmart MW700 PDA" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-2-501.htm">GSmart MW700</a>. Both devices are available to <a title="GSmart PDA's" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/brand-GSmart.htm">pre-order online now from PowerupMobile.com</a>.</p>
<p><img style="border: 0; float: left;" src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/gsmart_ms800_main.jpg" alt="The GSmart MS800 Windows Mobile 6 PDA" />The GSmart MS800 is a Windows Mobile 6 PDA device with high speed 3.5G HSDPA internet access, GPS sat nav and 2 mega pixel camera. The device is small and compact measuring 116 x 59 x 15 mm.</p>
<p><a title="GSmart MS800 Details and Specs..." href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-2-502.htm">GSmart MS800 full details and specs...</a></p>
<p>The GSmart MS800 is available to pre-order now at a price of &pound;359.95. The GSmart MW700 is available for pre-order at a price of &pound;319.95.</p>
<p><a title="GSmart MW700 details and specs" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-2-501.htm">GSmart MW700 full details and specs...</a></p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-23-GSmart-MS800-and-MW700-to-be-Launched-20th-May.htm</link>    <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 21:12:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>HTC Touch Diamond Available to Pre-Order Now</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>HTC have unveiled their latest PDA in it's Touch range - The <a title="Pre order the HTC Touch Diamond" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-2-498.htm">HTC Touch Diamond</a>. The device will be the first PDA to feature <a title="Windows Mobile 6.1" href="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/6-1/default.mspx" target="_blank">Windows Mobile 6.1</a>. Other key features include a customised <a title="Opera Mobile web browser" href="http://www.opera.com/products/mobile/" target="_blank">Opera Mobile web browser</a> which includes touchscreen controlled&nbsp;zooming and panning, a tilt detection mechanism that reorientates the screen depending on whether you hold it landscape or portrait and YouTube and Google map applications.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/htc-touch-diamond_front.jpg" alt="HTC Touch Diamond Windows Mobile 6.1 PDA" width="356" height="510" /></p>
<p>HTC have upgraded their TouchFLO interface, the new version is TouchFLO 3D and has many of the features found on the iPhone including sliding, dragging and velocity type motion - the icons keep moving after you let go of sliding them. Its all designed for single thumb usage instead of the style and lets you interact with your contacts, messages, photos, music, email, weather, programmes and phone.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/touch-diamond-scr1.jpg" alt="HTC TouchFLO 3D People screenshot" width="170" height="227" />&nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/touch-diamond-scr2.jpg" alt="HTC TouchFLO 3D Music screenshot" width="170" height="227" /></p>
<p>Unlike the iPhone the HTC Touch Diamond comes with high speed HSDPA 3G 7.2Mbps internet access plus it uses HSUPA which makes uploading files and data much faster. WiFi and bluetooth are of course also included. A 3.2 auto-focus camera, 4GB of storage and GPS system complete this feature rich versatile PDA.</p>
<p>The name of the phone is taken from its geometric faceted back panel design. The front of the device is a highly polished glassy touch sensitive screen hi resolution 2.8" VGA screen with a few standard buttons and a jog wheel for additional navigation and interactivity.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/htc-touch-diamond_back.jpg" alt="HTC Touch Diamond faceted back" width="275" height="454" /></p>
<p>Although many of the features on the HTC Diamond may have already been seen on the <a title="Apple iPhone 16GB" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-1-349.htm">Apple iPhone</a> I think this device has the potential to make HTC a more mainstream brand among high end mobile phone users and not just PDA and Windows Mobile fans.</p>
<p>The HTC Touch Diamond is due for release on the 19th of June and is available to <a title="Pre-order HTC Touch Diamond" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-2-498.htm">pre-order now</a> at the price of &pound;439.95 direct from PowerupMobile.com</p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-22-HTC-Touch-Diamond-Available-to-Pre-Order-Now.htm</link>    <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 09:15:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>Three Launch Pay As You Go Mobile Broadband</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>Three have launched a very affordable <a title="PAYG Mobile broadband from Three" href="http://3mobileshop.at/powerupmobile?LID=21&amp;DURL=http://threestore.three.co.uk/payg/?modem=1&amp;id=1183" target="_blank">pay as you go (PAYG) mobile broadband</a> service in addition to their <a title="Three Mobile Broadband" href="http://3mobileshop.at/powerupmobile?LID=21&amp;DURL=http://threestore.three.co.uk/broadband/?id=1183" target="_blank">pay monthly mobile broadband</a> package. The tariffs are also identical to the pay monthly service.</p>
<p>The only major difference is that you pay upfront for the USB modem dongle. But just to make it even better 3 have slashed the cost of these in half to only &pound;49.99 for the standard and ZTE modem. The new USB stick version costs &pound;99.99.</p>
<p>There are 3 tariffs to choose from depending on your expected bandwidth usage - Lite, Plus and Max.</p>
<p>
<table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;" border="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>
<p align="center"><strong>Data allowance</strong></p>
</td>
<td>
<p align="center"><strong>Price per 30 days</strong></p>
</td>
<td>
<p align="center"><strong>Out of bundle charge</strong></p>
</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p><strong>Lite</strong></p>
</td>
<td>
<p align="center">1GB</p>
</td>
<td>
<p align="center">&pound;10</p>
</td>
<td>
<p align="center">&pound;1/MB</p>
</td>
<td>
<p><a title="Buy Mobile Broadband Lite" href="http://3mobileshop.at/powerupmobile?LID=21&amp;DURL=http://threestore.three.co.uk/payg/?modem=1&amp;id=1183" target="_blank">Buy..</a></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p><strong>Plus</strong></p>
</td>
<td>
<p align="center">3GB</p>
</td>
<td>
<p align="center">&pound;15</p>
</td>
<td>
<p align="center">&pound;1/MB</p>
</td>
<td>
<p><a title="Buy Mobile Broadband Plus" href="http://3mobileshop.at/powerupmobile?LID=21&amp;DURL=http://threestore.three.co.uk/payg/?modem=1&amp;id=1183" target="_blank">Buy..</a></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p><strong>Max</strong></p>
</td>
<td>
<p align="center">7GB</p>
</td>
<td>
<p align="center">&pound;25</p>
</td>
<td>
<p align="center">&pound;1/MB</p>
</td>
<td>
<p><a title="Buy Mobile Broadband Max" href="http://3mobileshop.at/powerupmobile?LID=21&amp;DURL=http://threestore.three.co.uk/payg/?modem=1&amp;id=1183" target="_blank">Buy..</a></p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>And also 3 USB modems to choose from.</p>
<p>
<table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;" border="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
<p align="center"><a title="Three USB Modem" href="http://3mobileshop.at/powerupmobile?LID=21&amp;DURL=http://threestore.three.co.uk/payg/?modem=1&amp;id=1183" target="_blank"><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/3_white_usb_modem.gif" alt="" width="80" height="143" /></a></p>
</td>
<td>
<p align="center"><a title="Buy ZTE USB Modem" href="http://3mobileshop.at/powerupmobile?LID=21&amp;DURL=http://threestore.three.co.uk/payg/Default.aspx?modem=1&amp;id=1183" target="_blank"><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/3_black_zte_usb_modem.gif" alt="" width="80" height="143" /></a></p>
</td>
<td>
<p align="center"><a title="3 USB Stick Modem" href="http://3mobileshop.at/powerupmobile?LID=21&amp;DURL=http://threestore.three.co.uk/payg/?modem=1&amp;id=1183" target="_blank"><img style="border: 0;" src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/3_stick_usb_modem.gif" alt="" width="80" height="143" /></a></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p align="center"><a title="Three USB Modem" href="http://3mobileshop.at/powerupmobile?LID=21&amp;DURL=http://threestore.three.co.uk/payg/?modem=1&amp;id=1183" target="_blank">USB Modem</a><br />&pound;49.99</p>
</td>
<td>
<p align="center"><a title="ZTE USB Modem" href="http://3mobileshop.at/powerupmobile?LID=21&amp;DURL=http://threestore.three.co.uk/payg/Default.aspx?modem=1&amp;id=1183" target="_blank">ZTE USB Modem</a><br />&pound;49.99</p>
</td>
<td>
<p align="center"><a title="http://3mobileshop.at/powerupmobile?LID=21&amp;DURL=http://threestore.three.co.uk/payg/?modem=1&amp;id=1183" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/Three USB Stick Modem" target="_blank">USB Stick Modem</a><br />&pound;99.99</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;</p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-21-Three-Launch-Pay-As-You-Go-Mobile-Broadband.htm</link>    <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 18:55:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>Samsung Soul U900 Sim Free and on Contract</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>Samsung's flagship handset for 2008, the <a href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-10-470.htm">Samsung Soul U900</a>&nbsp;is now widely available for purchase sim free and on a number of contract deals from all the major independent distributors and&nbsp;networks.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/samsung_soul_u900.jpg" alt="Samsung U900 Soul" width="329" height="357" /></p>
<p>This stylish and well speced device includes a 5 mega pixel camera, high speed internet access (3G, HSDPA), radio and MP3 player and a unique morphing OLED&nbsp;keypad fetchingly named&nbsp;the 'Magic Touch DaCP Morphing Keypad'&nbsp;- the icons and button functions change depending on what phone feature you are using.</p>
<p>We updated our database this morning with over 722 deals from the following retailers:</p>
<ul>
<li><a title="Orange Samsung Soul Deals" href="http://tr.premieraffiliates.com/t/url.php/cid/261/sid/286/url/http://ad.uk.doubleclick.net/clk;150633155;21791472;b?http://shop.orange.co.uk/shop/show/handset/samsung_soul/detail/pay_monthly" target="_blank">Orange</a></li>
<li><a href="http://carphone.at/powerupmobile?LID=20&amp;DURL=http://shop.carphonewarehouse.com/?CODE=AAAD89S&amp;PORTAL=BUYAT&amp;CHANNEL=AFFILIATE&amp;URL=%2Fpay-monthly%2Fsamsung%2Fsoul-silver%2F%3FTAG%3D1">Carphone Warehouse</a></li>
<li><a title="Mobiles.co.uk Samsung Soul Deals" href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=380&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;clickref=20&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobiles.co.uk%2Fcgi%2Frefer.cgi%3Frefer%3Dawinm-66110%26utm_source%3Dawin%26utm_medium%3DAFF%26utm_term%3Dawinlink%26utm_content%3D66110%26page%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobiles.co.uk%2Fsamsung-u900-soul.html" target="_blank">Mobiles.co.uk</a></li>
<li><a title="One Stop Phone Shop Samsung Soul Deals" href="http://buyphones.at/powerupmobile?LID=20&amp;DURL=http://www.onestopphoneshop.co.uk/mobile-phones/samsung/u900sil/o2/e3518?show_net=best" target="_blank">One Stop Phone Shop</a></li>
<li><a title="E2Save Samsung Soul Deals" href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;clickref=20&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e2save.com%2Fcontract-mobile-phone%2FSamsung-U900-Soul-Silver%2FU900SIL" target="_blank">E2Save</a></li>
<li><a title="DialaPhone Samsung Soul Deals" href="http://dapprogramme.at/powerupmobile?LID=20&amp;DURL=http://www.dialaphone.co.uk/phone/Samsung_U900_Soul/" target="_blank">Dial-a-phone</a></li>
</ul>
<p>You can <a title="Compare Samsung U900 Contract Deals" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/tariffs-10-470.htm">compare Samsung Soul U900 deals</a> using our price comparison service or <a title="Buy Samsung Soul U900 Sim Free" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-10-470.htm">buy the&nbsp;Samsung Soul U900 sim free</a> direct from us.</p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-20-Samsung-Soul-U900-Sim-Free-and-on-Contract.htm</link>    <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 11:44:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>T-Mobile Launch New Combi and Solo Price Plans</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>T-Mobile has today, 1st May, launched 2 brand new price plans, available now through its web site and stores - <a title="T-Mobile Solo sim only price plan" href="http://valuemobiles.at/powerupmobile?LID=19&amp;DURL=http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/mobile-phones/sim-card/pay-monthly/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Solo</span></a> and <a title="T-Mobile Combi price plans" href="http://valuemobiles.at/powerupmobile?LID=19&amp;DURL=http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/mobile-phones/price-plans/pay-monthly/combi/plans/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Combi</span></a>.</p>
<p><strong>Solo</strong><br />The <a title="T-Mobile Solo sim only price plan" href="http://valuemobiles.at/powerupmobile?LID=19&amp;DURL=http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/mobile-phones/sim-card/pay-monthly/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">T-Mobile Solo price plan</span></a> is a sim only plan that gives customers more minutes and texts than any other&nbsp;current sim only plan. It is ideal for users who are happy with their existing handset and do not want to be tied in to a long term contract. The contract term is only 30 days. You can port your number across from any other network, upgrade from T-Mobile pay as you go or just buy a new sim card. Payment is taken monthly by direct debit or payment on receipt.</p>
<p><strong>Solo Price Plans</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Solo &pound;15</strong> &ndash; 350 minutes &amp; 650 texts (normally 150)</li>
<li><strong>Solo &pound;20</strong> &ndash; 500 minutes &amp; unlimited texts (normally 200)</li>
<li><strong>Solo &pound;25</strong> &ndash; 800 minutes &amp; unlimited texts (normally 300)</li>
<li><strong>Solo &pound;30</strong> &ndash; 1,400 minutes &amp; unlimited texts (normally 500)</li>
<li><strong>Solo &pound;35</strong> &ndash; 1,800 minutes &amp; unlimited texts (normally 500)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Combi</strong><br /><a title="T-Mobile Combi price plans" href="http://valuemobiles.at/powerupmobile?LID=19&amp;DURL=http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/mobile-phones/price-plans/pay-monthly/combi/plans/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">T-Mobile Combi</span></a> is an updated&nbsp;replacement to T-Mobiles old Relax plans. It is a fixed texts and minutes style contract with four 18 month tariffs available to choose from. The contracts come with either a free handset or subsidised handset. Pay more than &pound;30 per month and T-Mobile are currently offering unlimited texts. The plan can also be used with Web 'n' Walk for an additional &pound;7.50 per month.</p>
<p><strong>Combi Price Plans</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Combi &pound;25</strong> &ndash; 300 minutes &amp; unlimited texts (normally 300) </li>
<li><strong>Combi &pound;30</strong> &ndash; 600 minutes &amp; unlimited texts (normally 400)</li>
<li><strong>Combi &pound;35</strong> &ndash; 800 minutes &amp; unlimited texts (normally 500) </li>
<li><strong>Combi &pound;40</strong> &ndash; 1000 minutes &amp; unlimited texts (normally 500)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>More Info:<br /></strong><a title="T-Mobile Solo sim only price plans" href="http://valuemobiles.at/powerupmobile?LID=19&amp;DURL=http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/mobile-phones/sim-card/pay-monthly/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">T-Mobile Solo sim only plans...</span></a><br /><a title="T-Mobile Combi plans and mobile phone deals" href="http://valuemobiles.at/powerupmobile?LID=19&amp;DURL=http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/mobile-phones/price-plans/pay-monthly/combi/plans/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">T-Mobile Combi tariffs and handset deals...</span></a></p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-19-T-Mobile-Launch-New-Combi-and-Solo-Price-Plans.htm</link>    <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 15:35:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>Free Asus Eee PC with Mobile Broadband Exclusive</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>PowerupMobile.com have launched a new offer thought to be the first of its kind in the UK. Customers will receive a <a title="Free Asus Eee PC" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/tariff_details--448-206--3336.htm"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">free Asus Eee PC mini laptop</span></a> when they sign up for T-Mobile's Web 'n' Walk Max mobile broadband package for 24 months.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/prod-img/ASUS_EeePC701_main.jpg" alt="Free Asus Eee PC" width="274" height="274" /></p>
<p>The offer also includes a high speed plug and play USB modem that plugs in to the laptop. T-Mobiles Web n Walk mobile broadband service allows users to connect to the internet from anywhere a mobile signal is available making it an ideal mobile internet solution, freeing users from the constraints of finding or paying for a Wifi hotspot.</p>
<p>The USB modem and Web n Walk plan isn't just limited to the free Asus Eee PC. You can use it with a regular laptop or desktop PC and might be able to do away with your regular home broadband service depending on your monthly bandwidth usage.</p>
<p>The Asus Eee PC is available when customers subscribe to a 24 month contract at a monthly cost of &pound;35 per month. If customers want to pay less on a monthly plan or be tied in for a shorter period of time&nbsp;then there are <a title="Asus Eee PC deals" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/tariffs-5-448.htm"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">a range of alternative deals</span></a> where the upfront cost of the Eee PC is subsidised. The Eee PC model on offer is the Surf 2GB.<br /><br /><a title="Check out the free Asus Eee PC deal" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/tariff_details--448-206--3336.htm"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Check out the Free Asus Eee PC Deal...</span></a></p>
<p><a title="Other Eee PC Deals" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/tariffs-5-448.htm"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Check out the other Asus Eee PC Deals...</span></a></p>
<p><a title="Asus Eee PC" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-14-426.htm"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Check out just the Asus Eee PC 2GB...</span></a></p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-18-Free-Asus-Eee-PC-with-Mobile-Broadband-Exclusive.htm</link>    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:48:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>Freak or Unique - the Toshiba Portege G450</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>When I first saw the photos of the Toshiba G450&nbsp;I thought <em>'freak'</em>, but checking out the specs and concept it makes more sense.</p>
<p>The Toshiba G450 is a Swiss army knife of devices, not only can you use it as a phone but it can also be used as a mobile broadband USB modem (3G/HSDPA), a USB memory card and an MP3 player.</p>
<p><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/G450_Black_3D_1_H.jpg" alt="Toshiba Portege G450 mobile phone &amp; USB modem" width="160" height="406" /></p>
<p>The device itself is similar in size and shape as the pebble shaped modems from T-Mobile and 3 measuring 98mmx36mmx16mm so it's pretty small and light weighing just over 50 grammes.</p>
<p>It has some pretty wacky styling with two separate circular keypads and a matching circular LCD display.</p>
<p>I see this device more as a USB Modem with a few extra features thrown in for good measure. It could come in handy as a second phone or convenient USB stick for transferring a few documents between laptop and desktop.</p>
<p>The price tag of &pound;144.95 is also in keeping with a USB modem once you add on the extra features. A brave concept from Toshiba, time will tell whether it catches on or not but in the world of mobiles and gadgets there are always lots of surprises.</p>
<p>The Toshiba Portege G450 is due out the middle of next month but is <a title="Pre-order Toshiba Portege G450" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-17-494.htm"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">available for pre-order now</span></a>.</p>
<p>What do you think? We'd like to know your views on this device, why not comment below.</p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-17-Freak-or-Unique---the-Toshiba-Portege-G450.htm</link>    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>Free Laptop and Mobile Phone Round Up</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>Getting a free laptop&nbsp;when you sign up on a monthly mobile contract has become increasingly popular over the last year with all the major independent dealers offering various bundles. Here I am going to have a quick look at some of the best deals currently available from <a title="Mobiles.co.uk Free Laptop &amp; Mobile Deals" href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=380&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;clickref=16&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobiles.co.uk%2Fcgi%2Frefer.cgi%3Frefer%3Dawinm-66110%26utm_source%3Dawin%26utm_medium%3DAFF%26utm_term%3Dawinlink%26utm_content%3D66110%26page%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobiles.co.uk%2Ffree-laptop.html" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mobiles.co.uk</span></a>, <a title="Carphone Warehouse Free Lapop &amp; Mobile Deals" href="http://carphone.at/powerupmobile?LID=16&amp;DURL=http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/commerce/servlet/gben-portal-Portal?portalId=BUYAT&amp;promotionId=AAAD89S&amp;uri=gben-server-PageServer%3Farticle%3DSTATIC.LAPTOP.MAIN" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Carphone Warehouse</span></a> and <a title="One Stop Phone Shop Free Laptop &amp; Mobile Deals" href="http://buyphones.at/powerupmobile?LID=16&amp;DURL=http://www.onestopphoneshop.co.uk/mobile-phones/?show_deals=%A0&amp;gifts=Dell%20Laptop" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">One Stop Phone Shop</span></a>.</p>
<p>The free laptop bundles generally come with decent free brand new or clearance handset with inclusive minutes and texts. Contracts are normally for 18 months although some are for only 12 months. Expect to pay around &pound;30-&pound;35 per month up to around the &pound;50 mark for higher end mobiles.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/affiliates/mobiles.gif" border="0" alt="Mobiles" width="90" height="38" />&nbsp; <img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/affiliates/onestop.gif" border="0" alt="OneStop" width="90" height="38" /><br /><strong><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/hp_6720_laptop.jpg" alt="HP Compaq 6720s Laptop" width="170" height="149" />Free HP Compaq 6720<br /></strong>First up is a free&nbsp;<a title="HP Compaq 6720" href="http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/uk/en/sm/WF05a/21675-283229-283229-283229-12434650-80464583.html" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HP Compaq 6720</span></a>&nbsp;which normally retails at around the &pound;400 mark. Available with contract mobile deals from Mobiles.co.uk and One Stop Phone Shop.&nbsp;The HP Compaq 6720 on offer&nbsp;runs Windows Vista Business and features&nbsp;a 15.4" screen, an Intel&reg; Celeron&reg; M 530 processor, 1GB of RAM, 80GB hard drive, DVD RW drive, WiFi and Bluetooth.<br /><br /><a title="View all free HP laptop deals from Mobiles.co.uk" href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=380&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;clickref=16&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobiles.co.uk%2Fcgi%2Frefer.cgi%3Frefer%3Dawinm-66110%26utm_source%3Dawin%26utm_medium%3DAFF%26utm_term%3Dawinlink%26utm_content%3D66110%26page%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobiles.co.uk%2Ffree-laptop.html" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">View all free&nbsp;HP 6720 laptop deals at <strong>Mobiles.co.uk</strong>...</span></a><br /><br /><a title="Free HP Compaq 6720 laptop deals from One Stop Phone Shop" href="http://buyphones.at/powerupmobile?LID=16&amp;DURL=http://www.onestopphoneshop.co.uk/mobile-phones/?show_deals=%A0&amp;gifts=Dell%20Laptop" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">View all free HP Compaq 6720 laptop deals&nbsp;at <strong>One Stop Phone Shop</strong>...</span></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;<br /><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/affiliates/mobiles.gif" border="0" alt="Mobiles" width="90" height="38" />&nbsp; <img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/affiliates/carphone.gif" border="0" alt="Carphone" width="90" height="38" /><br /><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/acer_aspire_5315.jpg" alt="Free Acer Aspire 5315" width="170" height="149" /><strong>Free Acer Aspire 5315<br /></strong>The next&nbsp;free laptop we have found&nbsp;is the <a title="Free Acer 5315 Laptop &amp; Mobile Deal" href="http://www.acer.co.uk/public/page4.do?link=oln45.redirect&amp;dau22.oid=29080&amp;UserCtxParam=0&amp;GroupCtxParam=0&amp;dctx1=17&amp;CountryISOCtxParam=UK&amp;LanguageISOCtxParam=en&amp;ctx3=-1&amp;ctx4=United+Kingdom&amp;crc=1065461086" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Acer Aspire 5315</span></a>. Carphone and Mobiles.co.uk are offering this laptop on a number of contract deals. The laptop has a similar spec to the HP 6720 - Intel&reg; Celeron&reg; M 530 processor, 1GB of RAM, 80GB hard drive, 15.4" screen, standard DVD drive and WiFi. There is no Bluetooth but there is a built in Webcam. The laptop comes with Windows Vista Home Basic pre-installed and retails&nbsp;at just under &pound;300.<br /><br /><a title="Free Acer 5315 laptop deals from Mobiles.co.uk" href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=380&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;clickref=16&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobiles.co.uk%2Fcgi%2Frefer.cgi%3Frefer%3Dawinm-66110%26utm_source%3Dawin%26utm_medium%3DAFF%26utm_term%3Dawinlink%26utm_content%3D66110%26page%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobiles.co.uk%2Ffree-acer-laptop.html" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">View all free Acer Aspire 5315 laptop deals&nbsp;at <strong>Mobiles.co.uk</strong>...</span></a></p>
<p><a title="Free Acer 5315 laptop deals from Carphone Warehouse" href="http://carphone.at/powerupmobile?LID=16&amp;DURL=http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/commerce/servlet/gben-portal-Portal?portalId=BUYAT&amp;promotionId=AAAD89S&amp;uri=gben-server-PageServer%3Farticle%3DSTATIC.LAPTOP.MAIN" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">View all free Acer Aspire 5315 laptop deals&nbsp;at <strong>Carphone Warehouse</strong>...</span></a></p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/affiliates/onestop.gif" border="0" alt="OneStop" width="90" height="38" /><br /><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/dell_inspiron_1520.jpg" alt="Dell Inspiron 1520 Laptop" width="170" height="158" /><strong>Free Dell Inspiron 1520 (Clearance)<br /></strong>One Stop Phone Shop are offering Dell Inspiron 1520 clearance devices. These are most likely clearance devices because the 1520 has now been superseded by the 1525. This is still a great laptop for the price of free though! Like the other laptops featured it has a 15.4" screen, Intel&reg; Celeron&reg; processor, 1GB RAM, 80GB hard drive and WiFi. It has a DVD RW and comes with Windows Vista Home Basic installed as well as MS Works 8.<br /><br /><a title="Free Dell Inspiron 1520 laptop deals from One Stop Phone Shop" href="http://buyphones.at/powerupmobile?LID=16&amp;DURL=http://www.onestopphoneshop.co.uk/mobile-phones/?show_deals=%A0&amp;gifts=Dell%20Laptop" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">View all free Dell Inspiron 1520 laptop deals&nbsp;at <strong>One Stop Phone Shop</strong>...</span></a></p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-16-Free-Laptop-and-Mobile-Phone-Round-Up.htm</link>    <pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>Nintendo Wii and Wii Fit with contract mobiles</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p><a title="E2Save Nintendo Wii and Wii Fit deals" href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;clickref=&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/free/mobile-phone/Nintendo%20Wii%20and%20Wii%20Fit" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">E2Save</span></a> and <a href="http://buyphones.at/powerupmobile?LID=10&amp;DURL=http://www.onestopphoneshop.co.uk/mobile-phones/?gifts=Nintendo%20Wii%20and%20Wii%20Fit" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">One Stop Phone Shop</span></a> are now bundling their contract mobile deals with the Nintendo Wii games console and the new Wii Fit - a pressure sensetive board that you stand on and interact with games by shifting your weight from side to side. The motion control sensors allow you to actually do the action of a variety of sports including ski-jumping all the way through to walking the tightrope in order to help keep you fit.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/wii_fit.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Visit the <a title="Nintendo Wii Fit for Nintendo Wii" href="http://e3nin.nintendo.com/wii_fit.html" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Nintendo Wii Fit</span></a> press page for more details...</p>
<p><a title="Nintendo Wii Fit E2Save Mobile Deals" href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;clickref=&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/free/mobile-phone/Nintendo%20Wii%20and%20Wii%20Fit" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/affiliates/e2save.gif" border="0" alt="e2save" width="90" height="38" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Selected E2Save Wii Fit deals:</strong></p>
<p><a title="Nokia 6300" href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;clickref=&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/Nokia-6300/6300-free-gift-OFNINTENDOWIIWIIFIT&amp;free_gift=Nintendo%20Wii%20and%20Wii%20Fit" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/prod-img/nokia_6300_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Nokia 6300" width="126" height="126" /></a> <a title="Nokia N95 8GB" href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;clickref=&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/Nokia-N95-Black-8GB/N95BLK8GB-free-gift-OFNINTENDOWIIWIIFIT&amp;free_gift=Nintendo%20Wii%20and%20Wii%20Fit" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/prod-img/nokia_n95_8gb_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Nokia N95 8GB" width="126" height="126" /></a> <a title="LG Viewty" href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;clickref=&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/LG-KU990-Viewty-Silver/VIEWTYSI-free-gift-OFNINTENDOWIIWIIFIT&amp;free_gift=Nintendo%20Wii%20and%20Wii%20Fit" target="_blank"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://buyphones.at/powerupmobile?LID=10&amp;DURL=http://www.onestopphoneshop.co.uk/mobile-phones/?gifts=Nintendo%20Wii%20and%20Wii%20Fit" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/affiliates/onestop.gif" border="0" alt="OneStop" width="90" height="38" /><br /></a><br /><strong>Selected One Stop Phone Shop Wii Fit Deals:</strong></p>
<p><a title="Samsung U900 Soul" href="http://buyphones.at/powerupmobile?LID=10&amp;DURL=http://www.onestopphoneshop.co.uk/mobile-phones/samsung/samsghu900/tmobile/flext35/OFNINTENDOWIIWIIFIT?gifts=Nintendo%20Wii%20and%20Wii%20Fit&amp;show_net=best&amp;PHPSESSID=vpr3fhrqgp3oe3qi5viflp3s16#tariffs" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/prod-img/samsung_sgh_u900_soul_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Samsung U900 Soul" width="126" height="126" /></a> <a title="Nokia 6300" href="http://buyphones.at/powerupmobile?LID=15&amp;DURL=http://www.onestopphoneshop.co.uk/mobile-phones/nokia/6300/o2/e3518/OFNINTENDOWIIWIIFIT?gifts=Nintendo%20Wii%20and%20Wii%20Fit&amp;show_net=best#tariffs" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/prod-img/nokia_6300_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="Nokia 6300" width="126" height="126" /></a></p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-15-Nintendo-Wii-and-Wii-Fit-with-contract-mobiles.htm</link>    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:24:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>Asus Eee PC User Review</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>The <a title="Asus Eee PC's" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/search.asp?keywords=eee"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Asus Eee PC's</span></a> finally arrived in our office and I just had to open one up and have a play.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/asus-eee-pc-box.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Opening the Box</strong><br />The packaging is pretty straight forward with adequate protection for the unit but by no means the glossy packaging you would expect on a high end ultra mobile PC like the OQO or HTC Shift.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/asus-eee-pc-box-open.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The box includes the Asus Eee PC device, the battery, power supply, quick start guide, warranty card, a full user guide, a support CD, Linux recovery CD to re-install the operating system and also a Windows XP installation guide, just in case you want to migrate the operating system.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/asus-eee-pc-closed.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Powering Up<br /></strong>The Asus Eee PC itself is pretty dinky and cute, I would say it's about&nbsp;two thirds&nbsp;the size of an average laptop and reminded me of one of those portable DVD players. The casing feels sturdy enough and the screen opens firmly with a decent amount of resistance.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/asus-eee-pc-open.jpg" alt="" />&nbsp;</p>
<p>The device starts up in about 30 seconds and there is a simple first run set up which includes a license agreement, keyboard country selection, entering a user-name and password.</p>
<p>Watch out when entering the date an time as the date is entered in US format so it's month first then day, also for location you can only choose Europe &gt; London and no other UK cities but I think this is just a standard Linux thing - it's just to set your time zone anyway.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/asus-eee-pc-screen.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Internet Tab<br /></strong>And that's pretty much the start up done. You are presented with the simple tab based interface with the main sections being Internet, Work, Learn and Play. There are also settings and favourites tabs and a help button.</p>
<p>&nbsp;<img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/screenshots/snapshot1_thumb.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>First things first, I am going to do set up a WiFi connection. Connection is pretty painless, hot-spots are listed, I choose mine and it asks for the WEP key, that's entered and pretty quickly I have internet access.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/screenshots/snapshot15_thumb.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The device is set up by default to use a Local Area Network on start up so I switched that over so that the WiFi starts on boot - much better. You might find yourself having to go to the Network and Wireless screens a few times but once everything is set up it should just automatically connect to your preferred WiFi network.</p>
<p>OK, so that's me set and ready to go, let's give the internet a quick check. Click on the big Web icon and Firefox opens up. The first thing that struck about all the windows is that the look just like Windows XP windows - I was expecting something a bit more bespoke and Linux flavoured but perhaps they are trying to keep it looking familiar to what people are used to.</p>
<p>The Asus Eee PC home page comes up but I will of course need to check out <a href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/">www.powerupmobile.com</a>. The screen resolution is 800 x 480 pixels which is great on a small 7" screen but it does mean that you will need to get used to a bit more vertical scrolling.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/asus-eee-pc-powerupmobile.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>I checked a few sites jut to see what worked out the box. The new BBC site worked fine, I was able to drag and drop the fancy new interface panels so Javascript works no problem.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/screenshots/snapshot20_thumb.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>I then went on to check YouTube - the Flash video's worked fine with no need to install the Flash Player, which can be a bit of extra work on a standard Linux system. The only plug-in I did have a problem with was playing back an embedded QuickTime audio clip. Basically it's Firefox and it works like it would on Windows or Mac.</p>
<p>So the web works fine, while in the Internet tab I checked out what was underneath the other icons - the majority of them are links to web sites and open in Firefox - for example Web Mail is just links to Hotmail and Gmail, and Internet Radio links to MediaYou.net.</p>
<p>The other two icons include Skype, the well known VOIP service and Messenger - an instant messaging application which is actually called Pidgin - an open source Linux favourite.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/screenshots/snapshot24_thumb.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>It provides a list of known protocols including MSN, I enter my MSN details and my contacts are pulled in including their avatars, I click on my Mate Murray in Canada who has just started work, haha, and sent him a quick message. Easy.</p>
<p>Next I sign in to Skype - Skype on Linux and hense the Asus Eee PC is slightly cut down from the PC version but it pulls in my credits and users list. Fraser is online so I give him a call and have a quick chat talking directly in to the built in microphone.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/screenshots/snapshot29_thumb.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Work Tab</strong><br />That's the internet tab covered, next it's work, oh no. The device comes with Open Office applications; Documents - just like Word, Spreadsheets - Excel, and Presentations - Power Point. I'm starting to love the unpretentious simplicity of this device - everything just does what it says on the tin.</p>
<p>I didn't spend too long checking out these applications but Open Office is highly regarded as the leading open source office productivity suite - essentially it will do everything Microsoft Office will and you can move documents between both platforms easily. There is also Adobe Acrobat reader and the file manager/explorer is in here too.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/screenshots/snapshot42_thumb.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Learn Tab</strong><br />In the Learn Tab are a selection of educational games aimed obviously at children, for which the Asus Eee PC was primarily designed for. The games break out of the desktop much like a standard PC game and all feature kind of quirky but clunky graphics and sound effects.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/screenshots/snapshot49_thumb.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The Linux penguin, Tux,&nbsp;also makes an appearance in all the games. There's a spelling/typing game, math (that's American for mathematics), drawing and a link to an educational web site called <a href="http://www.skoool.com">www.skoool.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Play Tab</strong><br />The Play section might appeal more to adults than the Learn section, it appealed to me anyway. There is the obligatory Solitaire, no PC would be complete with out it. Frozen Bubble - a clone of the classic arcade game Puzzle Bobble - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puzzle_Bobble">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puzzle_Bobble</a> - I love it. Penguin racer which might be fun for a while and Potato Guy which will crack you up.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/screenshots/snapshot48_thumb.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The Asus Eee PC play tab also includes an array of multimedia play back tools including a media player for playing back films. I tested a DivX encoded movie and that worked no problem - something that doesn't always happen with a new Linux installation.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/screenshots/snapshot121_thumb.jpg" alt="" />&nbsp;</p>
<p>I checked out the music player with a standard MP3 track and that all worked no problem too. It looks like the media player will automatically search the device for available audio files and you can build libraries and play lists as you would expect.</p>
<p>The photo gallery lets you&nbsp;browse&nbsp;through your images. On first run it seems to&nbsp;squash the image names together so the text on screen overlaps. There is a great thumbnail and zoom feature however that sorts out this problem and lets you enlarge the thumbnail images quickly and smoothly.&nbsp;You can open an image in full screen or run a slide show.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/screenshots/snapshot126_thumb.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The video manager seemed little more than a file browser that then launched&nbsp;video files in the aforementioned media player.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Settings Tab</strong><br />The settings tab includes a small number of control panel type icons to change settings of the device. There isn't really that much you can change or set up though - volume, printers, date and time, touch pad, screen. There is an anti-virus system but being Linux based it should be pretty free from viruses.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/screenshots/snapshot67_thumb.jpg" alt="" />&nbsp;</p>
<p>The one area I thought would be better utilised is the Add/Remove software - on a Linux system like Ubuntu you can download a huge selection of free software via a desktop interface - the Eee PC's lists are empty, maybe this is something they are going to add in the future and it looks like it can be used to update existing software.</p>
<p><strong>Favourites Tab</strong><br />The favourites section lets you build your own customised selection of icons and applications and the help button opens up a local browser based help manual. It's so simple to use you probably won't need it, I didn't check a single manual or help page to get around the Eee PC and write this review.</p>
<p><strong>Connectivity</strong><br />The last thing to check out was the devices connectivity. There are 3 USB 2.0 slots, a mic and headphone socket, monitor output, LAN and SD Card socket. I tested the USB ports with my Microsoft wireless mouse. It instantly connected without hesitation.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/asus-eee-pc-usb.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Next up was attaching my USB backup drive. This also connected without problems even though it's formatted with an NTFS file system. I could move files around no problem between my Windows XP laptop and the Eee PC. The SD card reader also had no problem reading the MicroSD card from my Windows Mobile 6 phone (via an SD adapter).</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc/asus-eee-pc-sd.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The Asus Eee PC is an awesome ultra mobile PC, perfect for travelling and internet access on the move or multimedia player. It is also exceedingly easy to use and get your way around. Some of the features will appeal mainly to children but at the same time there are office and other&nbsp;applications that will appeal to adults.</p>
<p>On the downside the system seems quite closed and&nbsp;for the inexperienced Linux user there seems to be few ways to install your own software and extend the devices features. Hardcore Linux users however will enjoy pulling up a shell (ctrl+alt+t) and modifying the system as they wish.</p>
<p>At the end of the day however the Asus Eee PC will meet a lot of peoples needs, either as a quick and simple portable internet enabled multimedia device and at the same time appeal to Linux enthusiasts who can tinker away and hack the device to their hearts content.</p>
<p>The Asus Eee PC is available from PowerupMobile.com for &pound;219.95&nbsp; the 4GB hard drive version is available for &pound;229.95.</p>
<p><a title="Asus Eee PC deals" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/search.asp?keywords=eee"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Check out our Asus Eee PC deals here...</span></a></p>
<p>We&nbsp;are also running a limited time only offer where you can get an <a title="Asus Eee PC Mobile Broadband Deal" href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-14-448.htm"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Asus Eee PC from only &pound;29.95</span></a> when you sign up to T-Mobile's Web n Walk mobile broadband package.</p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-14-Asus-Eee-PC-User-Review.htm</link>    <pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:08:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>Apple iPhone 8GB Price Cut by £100</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>Rumours are rapidly circulating that the Apple iPhone 8GB handset cost is being dropped to &pound;169 from &pound;269 by O2. Expect to see the same price cut at Carphone Warehouse, the only official independant retailer. Rumour has it that a 3G version launch may be imminent and that prices are being cut across Europe - it was reported that in Germany you can get the handset on contract for 99 Euros.</p>
<p><a href="http://postpaymobiles.at/powerupmobile/Apple_iPhone_35_p/mth.html" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">O2 Apple iPhone...</span></a><br /><a href="http://pdt.tradedoubler.com/click?a(1280038)p(443)prod(253765585)ttid(5)" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Carphone Warehouse Apple iPhone...</span></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/tariffs-1-348.htm" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Compare Apple iPhone Deals...</span></a></p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-13-Apple-iPhone-8GB-Price-Cut-by-£100.htm</link>    <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:02:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>Samsung team up with Adidas to launch the Samsung F110 MiCoach</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>Samsung have teamed up with Adidas to create an innovative sports mobile - the <a href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-10-474.htm"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Samsung F110 MiCoach</span></a>, specially designed to help you work out and monitor your exercising with a stride sensor and heart rate monitor. There is even a web site (<a href="http://www.micoach.com"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">www.micoach.com</span></a>) that helps you plan and analyse your fitness routines.</p>
<p>There is a built in MP3 player with 1GB of memory, but this isn't just any old MP3 player, in keeping with the sporting theme it has beat recognition and can choose tracks that will match the tempo of your workout, a faster beat for more intense workouts and some chillout for warming down.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/samsung_f110_micoach.jpg" alt="Samsung and Adidas team up to create the Samsung F110 miCoach Sports Mobile Phone" /></p>
<p>Available <a href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-10-474.htm"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">sim free from &pound;299.95</span></a> or you can pick up a <a href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/tariffs-10-474.htm"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">contract mobile deal</span></a> from &pound;19.99 plus monthly contract.&nbsp;</p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-12-Samsung-team-up-with-Adidas-to-launch-the-Samsung-F110-MiCoach.htm</link>    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:55:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>Nokia N95 8GB 5 months half price contract mobile deal</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>The Nokia N95 8GB mobile phone has arrived with sleek new black casing, a larger screen and of course 8GB of internal storage.&nbsp;Store and playback music, up to to 2000 songs or 166 albums, photos, videos and files. Plus there is a 5 mega-pixel camera and array of features and functions.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/Nokia-N95-Black-8GB/N95BLK8GB">E2Save</a>, <a href="http://dapprogramme.at/powerupmobile?LID=10&amp;DURL=http://www.dialaphone.co.uk/buyat1/offer/8O235X080/">Dial-a-Phone</a> and <a href="http://buyphones.at/powerupmobile?LID=10&amp;DURL=http://www.onestopphoneshop.co.uk/mobile-phones/Nokia/N95BLK8GB/O2/E3518/">One Stop Phone Shop</a>&nbsp;are offering the Nokia N95 8GB handset free when you take out an 18 month contract with O2 600 plus get 5 months free. You get 600 minutes talk time plus 500 texts, a free handset and can claim back 5 months half price through cash back redemption.</p>
<p>Even without the cash back this is an exceptional deal.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/Nokia-N95-Black-8GB/N95BLK8GB"><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/affiliates/e2save.gif" border="0" alt="e2save" width="90" height="38" /></a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://dapprogramme.at/powerupmobile?LID=10&amp;DURL=http://www.dialaphone.co.uk/buyat1/offer/8O235X080/"><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/affiliates/dial-a-phone.gif" border="0" alt="Dial-a-Phone" width="90" height="38" /></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://buyphones.at/powerupmobile?LID=10&amp;DURL=http://www.onestopphoneshop.co.uk/mobile-phones/Nokia/N95BLK8GB/O2/E3518/"><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/affiliates/onestop.gif" border="0" alt="OneStop" width="90" height="38" /><br /></a><br /><a href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/tariffs.asp?Network=O2&amp;Minutes=600&amp;Texts=&amp;Rental=&amp;Term=&amp;CategoryID=1&amp;ProductID=401"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Compare similar Nokia N95 8GB contract mobile deals...</span></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-10-Nokia-N95-8GB-5-months-half-price-contract-mobile-deal.htm</link>    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:33:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>E2Save Mobile Deals: 12 Months @ £1.99 per month</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=422&amp;id=66110" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">E2Save</span></a> announce fifteen contract mobile deals for April. Get a free handset on a 12 month contract on O2 with 200 minutes and 200 texts for only &pound;1.99 per month after cash back redemption. Yes, one pound and ninety nine pence per month only. Some awesome handsets to boot.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?gid=27788&amp;mid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/LG-Chocolate/KG800 " target="_blank">LG Chocolate...</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?gid=27788&amp;mid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/LG-Chocolate-Pink-Clearance/KG800PKCL" target="_blank">LG Chocolate Pink Clearance...</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?gid=27788&amp;mid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/LG-Chocolate-White-Clearance/LGKG800WCL" target="_blank">LG Chocolate White Clearance...</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?gid=27788&amp;mid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/Samsung-J600-Silver-Clearance/J600SICL" target="_blank">Samsung J600 Silver Clearance...</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?gid=27788&amp;mid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/Samsung-E900-Clearance/E900CL " target="_blank">Samsung E900 Clearance...</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?gid=27788&amp;mid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/Sony-Ericsson-W200i-Black/SEW200IBL" target="_blank">Sony Ericsson W200i Black...</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?gid=27788&amp;mid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/Samsung-E250-Black/E250BL " target="_blank">Samsung E250 Black...</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?gid=27788&amp;mid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/Nokia-7373/7373" target="_blank">Nokia 7373...</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?gid=27788&amp;mid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/Nokia-6111-Clearance-Pink/6111PKCL" target="_blank">Nokia 7373 Bronze...</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?gid=27788&amp;mid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/Nokia-6300/6300" target="_blank">Nokia 6111 Pink Clearance...</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?gid=27788&amp;mid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/Nokia-7373-Bronze/7373BRO" target="_blank">Nokia 6300...</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?gid=27788&amp;mid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/Nokia-6300-Black/6300BLK" target="_blank">Nokia 6300 Black...</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?gid=27788&amp;mid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/Nokia-6111-Clearance/6111CL " target="_blank">Nokia 6111 Clearance Black...</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?gid=27788&amp;mid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/LG-KE970-Shine-Clearance/CLELGKE970" target="_blank">LG Shine Clearance...</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?gid=27788&amp;mid=422&amp;awinaffid=66110&amp;p=http://www.e2save.com/contract-mobile-phone/Nokia-6300-White/6300W" target="_blank">Nokia 6300 White...</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Click on the handset name above for more details of the deals and to purchase online direct from <a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=422&amp;id=66110" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">E2Save</span></a>.</p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-9-E2Save-Mobile-Deals:-12-Months-@-£1.99-per-month.htm</link>    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:43:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>Asus Eee PC Screenshots and Demo</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>The new Asus Eee PC has been a run away success ever since it was launched in the US at the end of 2007. So much so that stocks in the UK have completely run dry with retailers across the country trying to source the unit. At PowerupMobile.com we are working with a number of suppliers to try and get hold of the device as soon as possible and fulfil our pre-orders.</p>
<p>In the mean time we have found a <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.honeypothack.com/eee/">quick online demo</a></span> that lets you see roughly what the Asus Eee PC can do out of the box:- <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.honeypothack.com/eee/">http://www.honeypothack.com/eee/...</a></span></p>
<p>The Asus Eee PC is an ultra mobile PC, a laptop like device only smaller, the unit is 22cm x 16cm with a 7" screen. Instead of running Windows or Mac OS X it uses an operating system based on the open source platform Linux called <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.xandros.com/">Xandros</a></span>.</p>
<p>It's been customised for the Asus Eee PC to only include a simple tab based menu with sections for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Internet</li>
<li>Work</li>
<li>Learn</li>
<li>Play</li>
<li>Settings</li>
<li>Favourites</li>
<li>Help</li>
</ul>
<p>Under each are a group of associated applications or web site links represented by large bold cartoon like icons. Pre installed applications and links include Mozilla Firefox web browser, web based email, Skype, instant messenger, word processor, spreadsheet, PDF reader, media player, photo and video album, games and web cam to name just a few.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.powerupmobile.com/images/blog/eee-pc-screenshot.gif" alt="Asus Eee PC Internet Tab Screenshot" width="350" height="210" /></p>
<p>All in all it's a light weight system that does the basics, is easy to use, keeps you connected and is ideal for travelling or to get your quick fix of emails or web browsing - it boots in about 20 seconds. At around the &pound;200 mark it is also exceptional value for money. To ensure delivery as soon as stock becomes available we recommend <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-14-378.htm">pre-ordering the Asus Eee PC</a></span> now to avoid disappointment. Lead time can be up to 4-6 weeks depending on availability.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.honeypothack.com/eee/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Click here to view the Asus Eee PC Demo...</span></a></p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-6-Asus-Eee-PC-Screenshots-and-Demo.htm</link>    <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:28:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>Samsung F700 Vodafone Exclusive</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>Samsung have teamed up with Vodafone for a limited period to offer the <a href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-10-417.htm">Samsung F700</a> mobile phone available exclusively on contract through the Vodafone network.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/product-10-417.htm">Samsung F700</a> is a multimedia device seen as a serious competitor to the iPhone with touch screen capabilities and full converged multimedia functionality. Available from Free on a &pound;30/month, 12 month contract. <a href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/tariffs-10-417.htm">Compare Vodafone Samsung F700 Deals here...</a></p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-2-Samsung-F700-Vodafone-Exclusive.htm</link>    <pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:57:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>Powerup Launches Mobile Comparison Service</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>Now our blog is up and running we can use it to tell you about the latest developments on our site, what were working on and any future updates we have in the pipeline.</p>
<p>The biggest change we have introduced since our site launched is the new contract mobiles comparison service which we rolled out at the start of March.</p>
<p>We've been taking a look at how we sell contract mobiles and also how our competitors and high street shops sell them, and wow, is it competitive out there.</p>
<p>Companies like Carphone Warehouse have been buying up online retailers like crazy increasing their massive buying power and commission bonuses allowing them to offer crazy cash back offers and free gifts.</p>
<p>Well, we thought if you can't beat them, join them. We've teamed up with the leading online retailers and the major networks to promote their deals directly and let you compare mobile contracts across the market. We check the web every day and update our database of deals from the following websites:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://3mobileshop.at/powerupmobile">3</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://carphone.at/powerupmobile?CTY=3&amp;CID=136">Carphone Warehouse</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://dapprogramme.at/powerupmobile">Dial-a-Phone</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=422&amp;id=66110" target="_blank">E2Save</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=380&amp;id=66110" target="_blank">Mobiles.co.uk</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=117777&amp;merchantID=666&amp;programmeID=2152&amp;mediaID=35528&amp;tracking=BlogLink_3&amp;url=">Mobile Shop</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://postpaymobiles.at/powerupmobile">O2</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://buyphones.at/powerupmobile">One Stop Phone Shop</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://tr.premieraffiliates.com/t/url.php/cid/334/sid/286">Orange</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.powerupmobile.com/index.asp">PowerupMobile.com</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://valuemobiles.at/powerupmobile">T-Mobile</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.s2d6.com/x/?x=c&amp;z=s&amp;v=866099">Vodafone</a> </li>
</ul>
<p>To view deals just choose the handset you are interested in then click on the big 'View Deals' button. You will then be able to compare mobile contract deals side by side from a wide selection of retailers and hopefully guide you in making the best decision possible.</p>
<p>Keep an eye on the site as we add new sites to our database and also read our blog regularly where we will be highlighting some of the most popular deals from our partners.</p>
<p>Any comments and feedback are much appreciated. Let us know what you think or any retailers or networks you would like to see added by posting your comments below.</p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-3-Powerup-Launches-Mobile-Comparison-Service.htm</link>    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:28:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  <item>    <title>Welcome to our Blog!</title>    <description><![CDATA[ <p>We've finally got round to adding a blog to our web site. We'll be filling you in regularly with news of all the latest devices - PDA's, smartphones, Blackberry, Ultra Mobile PC's, mobile phones and accessories.</p>
<p>We'll also be updating you on the latest deals available online, not just our own leading sim free prices and contracts but unbeatable deals from some of our competitors/partners with our new Mobile Comparison service which is live on the site in it's Beta testing phase right now.</p>
<p>We hope you enjoy reading our posts and please feel free to contribute by adding comments to articles that you like, hate, agree with or disagree with. We look forward to hearing from you.</p> ]]></description>    <link>http://www.powerupmobile.com/post-1-Welcome-to-our-Blog!.htm</link>    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>  </item>  </channel></rss>