To Get Free Ringtones if Your Cell Phone Uses Realtones is a Simple Task

If your phone uses realtones, it is very easy to get them for free. A realtone is just a chunk of an mp3. So, basically, it is an mp3. And mp3s are very easy to come by these days. If you can get an mp3 of the ringtone you want, then you can get the ringtone you want as long as your phone uses realtones (or mp3s).

All you need to do is download an mp3 editor, cut out the chunk you want (unless your phone memory can handle the entire mp3), send it to your phone, and set it as your default ringtone. You should be able to accomplish this via email, bluetooth, or ftp.

If you have T-Mobile or another carrier which blocks you from using the full data transfering capabilities of your phone, they can't stop you from using bluetooth technology to get the ringtones to your phone. This is done by simply buying a bluetooth adapter for your computer and syncronizing it to your phone with the software which comes with the device.

As I mentioned earlier, if you have the memory available, you don't need to cut up the mp3; just send it to your phone and set it as your default ringtone.

Most people don't realize how easy its becoming to get free ringtones. Its about time you don't have to pay for your ringtones.

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Video Cell Phone with Mind Reader Enabling Device

We have all heard the scary thought that are cell phones or cooking our brains in causing cancer. Although the microwave frequencies used by cell phones due in fact radiate from the headset the amount of power that actually comes out is very low and probably not a lot of damage can be done to your brain cells. However, since your cell phone is sending waves into your skull, we may as well use those waves for something more positive.

For instance with a little frequency modification trickery we should be able to send the waves through your skull to the other side and pick up interference from your normal brain waves and thoughts. Why would this be important? Well, because it would indicate which part of your brain waves were being activated in which part of your brain at a certain time. Thus, we could use your cell phone to scan your brain and read your thoughts.

Now then, we would not actually be reading your thoughts but rather know about which realm you were thinking of you therefore perhaps interface with your cell phone and your brain waves to dial call. For instance let's say you want to call your children or your wife or husband; your cell phone could read those thoughts in initiate the dialing sequence, simply because you thought of them while the receiver was put up to your ear and tued on. I suppose this gives a whole new meeting to the friends and family program. But, I am certain in the future you will see this feature available on every cell phone, and why not we have the technology now to make this happen, so it is only a matter of time. Consider this in 2006.

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Wifi So What Is It

In this article we're going to begin to define what wifi is and just how it works.

Relatively speaking, wifi is a new technology, created within the last couple of years at the time of this writing. However, the basis on which is created is not really new. Wifi is short for wireless fidelity as applied to connecting multiple computers. Or in other words, wireless networking.

The reason this is not really new is because we've had wireless forms of communication for some time now. One needs to look no further than ones own hi fidelity stereo system. The signal from the ration station transceiver travels wireless through the air until it reaches the antenna connected to your radio. This technology has been around for ages. But as applied to computers, yes, this is something very new.

So, how does wireless networking work?

The 802.11 standard, on which networks are based, defines two modes which are infrastructure mode and ad hoc mode. With infrastructure mode, the wireless network is composed of at least one access point which is connected to the wired network infrastructure which includes a set of wireless end stations. This particular configuration is called a Basic Service Set or BSS. An extended service set, or ESS, is a set of multiple BSS sets which form a single subnetwork. Because most WLANs require access to a wired LAN for services such as file servers, printers and Inteet links, they usually operate in infrastructure mode.

The difference between Ad Hoc mode and Infrastructure mode is that Ad Hoc mode is just a set of 802.11 wireless stations that communicate directly with each other without using an access point or any connection to a network that is wired. This mode is great for quickly and easily setting up a wireless network where a wireless infrastructure doesn't exist or is simply not needed for services. Some places where this would be true are hotel rooms, convention centers and airports or any place where wired networks are forbidden.

While connected to a wireless network, you can do most basic things that are not too intensive such as check email, browse the Inteet, connect to conferences, access your home directory, use programs such a network word processor and use printing services. You should not use wireless networks for streaming audio or video, downloading anything that is large or viewing web sites that are intense in graphics.

Even though wireless networks are nice to look at you will still get the best performance and highest speeds from wired networks. Generally speaking, a wireless connection works the same way as an Etheet connection. The speed of a wireless network is about 11 megabits per second. The problem is that with a wireless network you have to share the bandwidth with all the users connected to the wireless network in a given network. This is what slows the network down and makes intensive operations difficult to perform. It is because of this that wireless networks will never be as fast as a wired Etheet network.

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Which Ringtone Should You Put on your New Cell Phone

So you know you want to buy a ringtone, but have no idea what kind to look for? Many sites offer a wide variety of different ringtones for numerous cellular carriers, including Ringing Phone and MonsterTones. Take the following quiz to help narrow down what type of ringtones you should shop for:

1. I listen to music like _____:

a. cheetahs run after prey.

b. cats drink milk.

c. dogs bite mailmen.

d. cows eat grass.

2. The kind of music I like listening to when working out is:

a. danceable pop music

b. head bobbing hip hop

c. aggressive rock

d. whatever is on the radio

3. My Ipod:

a. has thousands of songs from all different styles.

b. has a good variety of songs, but I don�t download often.

c. has only my favorite songs.

d. I don�t have one yet, but I�m hoping to win one from RingingPhone (see author box).

4. A night on the town must include:

a. dancing at a night club

b. dinner at an elegant restaurant

c. bellying up to the bar at a watering hole

d. tossing out $10 for a flick

5. I think dancing:

a. is the best way to express yourself

b. is good fun if the time is right

c. is for those who like it, not me

d. looks stupid and is silly

Scoring for questions: A: 5 points B: 3 points C: 2 points D: 1 point

If you scored: 20-25 points: You are club royalty. You don�t go to the party, the party comes to you. Your personality is very outgoing, and you know that you only have one life to live. The music you like to hear is danceable, fresh, and always tearing up the hottest night spots around the world. Recommended Ringtone: �Disco Infeo� by 50 Cent, Rap ringtones, Dance ringtones

15-19 points: You enjoy being out and about, but as a change of pace rather than as a standard. Dancing and being out with your friends is fun if the mood is right. While you can be a major extrovert, you first have to adjust to the surroundings. You like listening to music and have an eclectic collection, but you don�t always follow the latest trends. Recommended Ringtone: �U Don�t Have to Call� by Usher or other R&B ringtones

10-14 points: Although you don�t hit the town often, it is a blast when you do. People see you as a quiet type, but those who really know you see a bit of a wild streak. You have a strong opinion and aren�t afraid to express what you think. While you listen to music frequently, you have a small list of favorites that you play again and again. Recommended Ringtone: �One Step Closer� by Linkin Park or Rock ringtones

5-9 points: You�re the type of person who does their own thing, is very opinionated, and has no fear of telling people what you think. You like being around people, but sometimes doing something solo is cool, too. The type of music you tend to listen to is a little under the radar to your friends, but you enjoy being on the cutting edge of what is out there. Recommended Ringtone: �Take It Away� by The Used or Alteative ringtones

Jonathan Bentz is an Associate Editor of the Cool Ringtones Blog and has downloaded 39 ringtones in the last month on his new Samsung camera phone. Check out MonsterTones for all the hottest ringtones. Enter promo code MJKB0 for a buy one, get one free special. Also, check out Ringing Phone.com for information on how to win an IPod Nano.

TV on Cellphone

Satellite television on your cell phone? That's what Samsung says it's working on.

A whole new world looks set to emerge with video-on-the-go services _ and the traditional couch potato may become a thing of the past.

Their cell phone would receive multimedia programming broadcasts direct via satellite or from terrestrial repeaters. It's still in development, but is expected to be compatible with a new satellite broadcasting service that is planned to launch in South Korea and Japan later this year.

It's expected to have around 70 channels of entertainment not including pay-per-view. The service will be broadcast on frequencies around 2.6GHz, close to the 2.1GHz band used by 3G telephone services. However a clear signal is still required so Mobile Broadcasting has been building a network of repeaters across Japan to provide fill-in service.

Satellite DMB enables people on the move to enjoy seamless video streaming, theater-quality audio and data through a hand-held device much like a handset or an in-car terminal

DBS satellite services in the United States have a much larger land area to cover. The beams can't be as focused. Multiple spot beams might concentrate the signal however. A second approach would be to use satellite radio services that already exist in the United States (with repeaters). A third approach might be to use FM radio stations equipped with terrestial HD radio. The video payload might travel on the subcarrier of terrestrial FM stations. HD radio does something the U.S. DTV television standard can't -- move. And you don't need a big payload for tiny screens.

The company aims to make take-out TV more attractive by increasing the number of video channels to 14 by adding popular over-the-air programs to its line-up.

We can sit back and watch as this new technology takes hold, or we can embrace it now and be state of the art. TV on your cell phone will bring a whole slew more options to you and could really catch on as the medium of choice for many people.

I would highly suggest that you keep an eye on Samsung and their emerging technology. This will be more than just a fad and I can see where many, many people would take to this type of portable entertainment. I predict that in five years, this technology will not only be tops in society, but will grow to lengths never before imagined by people today. Check it out.

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Today s Mobile Phones Our Portable Windows To The World

You bought it in case of emergencies, and to stay in touch with family and friends. So you�re probably surprised to find yourself using your mobile phone in ways you had never imagined.

You check your email, you text your friends, your phone reminds you of appointments, you might even use it�s mode GPS technology to figure out the fastest route to get to those appointments-- And it�s been so easy to figure it all out!

Seems like everyday you discover new ways your mobile phone keeps you connected to the important people in your life, and keeps you in the information flow. But just how much are these little portable devices capable of?

Snap and Share

Nobody expected this to happen. First, consumers embraced digital photography with eager enthusiasm, and bought up digital cameras like they were candy. But even more surprising, now most digital pictures are taken with mobile phones.

The resolution may be less-- They average about 1.3-megapixels. But you can instantly send them from your phone, through email or instant message to friends family, even clients. And many service providers provide subscribers with personal Web space photo albums, along with the software that enables you to post your pictures on them. Or, like any digital camera, you can upload photos to your computer, using the phone manufacturer�s photo software, and a basic USB cord or wireless Bluetooth connection.

Beyond Phone Calls

Those digital photos you snap are a great way for you and the people you care about to be a part of each other�s day-to-day lives. Similarly, text messaging (SMS) provides instant connection when your hectic schedule only allows time for a quick �Hi.�

Most service providers also offer add-ons to their basic subscription packages that allow users to instantly check and compose email, and do some basic Inteet browsing. You can even set your phone to alert you when a new message arrives in your inbox.

Fun!

For over a decade, we�ve expressed our personalities through the ringtones we pick. Today�s phones take this expression to a new level, with downloaded sound effects and samples from our favorite artists.

The major mobile service providers, even most of the phone manufacturers, offer large catalogs of song clips from every genre, excerpts from popular TV shows and movies, and quotes from beloved cartoon characters.

But that�s just where the fun begins. You�ll also find screen �wallpapers,� sports update subscriptions, and downloadable games, ranging from classic arcade-style, favorite casino games, and familiar titles, like Tiger Woods PGA Tour, and Madden NFL. These, too, are available from your service provider, easily searched from your onboard menus, and the extra fees are surprisingly low.

For music fans ringtones are likely not enough. Mobile phones with built-in MP3 players have hit the market, capable of playing both paid and subscription music files. And, just like stand-alone players, they offer multiple EQ preset options, and sophisticated Bluetooth technology, allowing fast music file downloading and wireless headphone connections.

Portable Office

Busy professionals and students may forget to carry their PDAs, and often don�t want to lug around an expensive laptop. But they never leave home without their phones.

Following the lead set by BlackBerry, HP iPaq, and Palm Treo, all the major phone manufacturers have introduced model lines that integrate PDA functions with mobile calling functions and Inteet connection capabilities.

It�s called Smartphone technology, but think of it as a portable connection to your office. Smartphones offer the standard PDA features; Calendar, calculator, reminder alarms, voice recorder, and word processing software. Most also offer miniature QWERTY keyboard layouts-- The standard placement of keys that you find on computer keyboards or typewriters.

That means Smartphones are less streamlined, so they may not be the right choice for those who are unlikely to use these features. But many professionals have already embraced the convenience of integrating all these functions into a single unit.

With each generation of mobile phone technology, manufacturers have tailored their phones to meet our individual needs and lifestyles. And, despite their ever-increasing capabilities and complexity, the industry has focused on keeping them user-friendly. It�s easy to see why our mobile phones have not only become our favorite high-tech tool, but are constant companions as well.

Daniel Cavalli is an article writer based in Brisbane Australia. He publishes articles and reports for the Australian Telecommunications Service Provider Telcoblue. http://www.telcoblue.com.au