Sprint Announces Preordering and Sets Official Release Date for the HTC Evo 4G
In a GSL post published April 13, 2010 on the HTC Evo 4G and Windows Phone 7, discussion centered around whether or not either would be successful enough to gain a statistically significant share of the smartphone market. A month later, it seems that Sprint (NYSE: S) is ready to see if they can make the dream become a reality.
According to a Sprint News Release dated May 12, 2010, the wireless carrier will officially release the HTC EVO 4G on June 4, 2010. Pricing is set at $199.99. What’s the catch? Customers must also sign a two-year contract with Sprint and submit a $100.00 rebate request, via mail. In addition to the regular monthly charges, it seems customers will also have to pay an additional $10.00 for a WiMax plan, which will enable them to have access to the full, 4G stream. Those who don’t wish to purchase the plan will still be able to use the device but will be limited to speeds associated with 3G coverage. Additionally, a separate charge of $29.99 (shareable among up to eight devices, on the same account) will be included for Sprint customers who wish to use the company’s mobile hotspot capability.
HTC Evo 4G from Sprint
Gamers on the Move: Reviewing the potential of motion controllers
In November 2006, Nintendo introduced the Wii. The state-of-the-art gaming console quickly distinguished itself from previous generation consoles, with its accelerometer-equipped, wireless controllers and infrared sensors to determine its position in 3D space. This made for a great family experience in the family rooms around the world.
Suddenly, players were able to hold the controller like a tennis racket and actually feel like they were playing tennis in their homes. The fun didn’t stop there. Games like Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Mario Galaxy, and the various Guitar Hero titles took us from playing the game to actually being in the game. While the Wii was an instant hit and still is a top-seller among gaming consoles, it wasn’t long before talk on the street suggested that people weren’t using their Wii lightsabers, tennis rackets and guitars quite as often. For the parents and the hardcore gamers, the Wii quickly seemed to lose its charm. Was it a graphics or game play issue? Was it a content issue? Ultimately, I think it may have been a combination of all three.
Nintendo's Magical Wii Controller
Leveraging Social Media: A Success Story for the Regular Guy
Around the World Wide Web, information and opportunities abound. Everywhere you look there exists the potential to make friends, find a job, or give to a charity. If you need something, you can find it. For that matter, you can find anything. If you are a philanderer, there’s even an outlet for you. Yes, you can find a one night stand or an extra-marital affair. Sickening. I know. The point is that there is virtually no limit regarding the availability of information.
But what if you’re a regular guy who actually needs something or just wants something that you don’t have the means to acquire? Well, there’s hope for you, too. A good example the potential for finding help through the internet is a man that wanted a house. In July of 2005, Canadian blogger Kyle MacDonald started off with a red paper clip. His method was to trade for something bigger and better. His goal: a house. Did it work? You bet your boots it did. About a year and several trades later, he got his house. Because of his unique endeavor, you can now easily Google his name or find him up on Wikipedia.
Cell Phones: The Drama of Tracing a Phone Call
So you’re watching the next suspense-filled, albeit repetitive, episode of 24. Everyone has a cell phone. Even the bad guys. Every now and then one of the CTU agents will pull up a screen on their workstation to triangulate the location of someone’s cell phone. And within less than a minute, they’ve located their suspect. Welcome to the 21st century.
In my last article, Landlines: The Drama of Tracing a Phone Call, I discussed how tracing a call over a land line didn’t quite match up with what Hollywood likes to show you. However, with cell phone technology there are quite a few differences, but you’ll be pleased to know that Hollywood isn’t far off the mark. Herein, we will cover the basics of a cellular network and discover how a cell phone call is traced and how the phone can be tracked.
Landlines: The Drama of Tracing a Phone Call
The cops are looking for a kidnapper. They can't locate him. The only lead they can get is to trace his call when he calls making demands. They've got to keep him on the line until the trace is completed. Or do they?
