Have you ever seen a young child toting around a cell phone? If you have ever been to the mall, or any other place where younger children might be, chances are that you have. While there is nothing wrong with younger kids using cell phones, the fact of the matter is that parents may be better off waiting until they are older before buying them one of their own. Sure, there are some benefits that go along with giving your child a cell phone, but at the same time there are risks as well as some safety concerns that you must consider as well. Remember, the world can be a dangerous place, and children are often times the target of bad things. As a parent, it is your job to make sure that they are as safe as possible at all times.

So what age is the right age for a child to get a cell phone? The difficult thing about this question is that there is no set answer. This is something that you will have to figure out on your own. If you feel that your child is mature enough when he hits junior high to have a cell phone, than by all means give them a chance to prove this. But on the other hand, if he has never shown responsibility in the past you may want to rethink your decision.

The great thing about cell phones is you can get in touch with anyone you want, whenever you want. With children this same advantage becomes a disadvantage, and potentially, even, a danger. Not to mention the fact that other people can also call them without you knowing about it. While this may not have been a problem when you were a kid, in today’s day and age of cell phone technology children can hide more things than ever before.

For instance, do you know who your child is talking to online? If you answered no, there is a good chance that the same people can also be calling them on the cell phone when you are not aware of it. And to take this a bit further, some of the people who they are talking to may want to get in touch with your child for all the wrong reasons. First of all, always maintain a strong line of communication between you and your child. And realize that you can’t know everything even with this precaution, and a child with a cell phone is a child with one more avenue to potentially dangerous characters.

As parents, you need to make sure that you look at your children on a case by case basis. In other words, just because your child’s friends are carrying cell phones does not mean that they have to be doing the same. Or if you feel that the time is right for your child to have a cell phone, you may want to try a child-friendly option such as the Cingular Firefly, a cell phone which is parent-controlled and uses preprogrammed numbers to enable your child the freedom of a cell phone, without the dangers of a free-to-use-how-you-like cell phone. With so much danger lurking around every corner, it is a parent’s responsibility to give their kids an ever-increasing amount of their own responsibility – with a minimum of the inherent dangers that can come along with them.

Although the Blackberry 8800 is relatively new, it is safe to say that this model is going to change the way the market looks at PDA phones. The fact of the matter is that the Blackberry 8800 may be the most anticipated unit of its kind in quite some time. If you are considering buying a phone that can do everything, there are not too many options better than the Blackberry 8800. But with that being said, you need to know how this model will change the market before you actually go and buy one. After all, you may not need a PDA that offers this much. Remember, there are other Blackberry models that are also top of the line.

The Blackberry 8800 is somewhat thick, but the tradeoff is worth it when you look at the features. There’s a vivid 2.4 inch screen that makes browsing the web and viewing multimedia a truly pleasurable experience. There’s a handy QWERTY keyboard that will allow you to type e-mails and messages comfortably. Located above the integrated keyboard is a smooth trackball for navigation. I like working with the trackball, it makes navigating on the Blackberry 8800 a breeze.

One of the things that set the Blackberry 8800 apart from its competitors is its built-in GPS capabilities. For a small monthly fee you’ll be able to receive street directions and 3-dimensional maps so you’ll never be lost, no matter where you may roam.

The great thing about this PDA is that it offers more features than you will know what to do with. In fact, some people see this as a bad thing when it comes to the Blackberry 8800. After all, if you do not know how to handle all of the features that are available to you, you are not going to get very far. Luckily, learning how to use the Blackberry 8800 is also another one of the best features of this PDA.

Much like other PDAs on the market, the Blackberry 8800 offers instant messaging and internet capabilities. This makes it easy for you to stay in touch with others, and even surf the net if you are in desperate need of some information. While you may never use these features, if you are a busy business person there is a good chance that they will come in handy sooner rather than later. It is always better to have these features available than not have access to them at all.

And of course, the Blackberry 8800 is not all work and no play. This PDA also offers cutting-edge games and applications, ring tones, wallpapers, and much more. This makes it easy for you to have fun with your Blackberry when you are not working hard!

All in all, this Blackberry Phone has a lot to offer from a smartphone, and if you’re looking for the latest in PDA technology this Blackberry is it. It is safe to say that this is one of the best PDA’s to ever hit the market, and for this reason consumers will forever have a different perception of what these units have to offer. Anybody who is in the market for a new PDA should most definitely check out the Blackberry 8800.

There is no denying that technology has changed the world for the better. The fact of the matter is that without cell phones things would not be the same. Of course, this holds true with many other types of technology as well. But technology is not always a good thing. There are many pitfalls that can go along with cell phone use as well. The good thing is that if you are aware of these issues you can do whatever it takes to avoid them. And this is exactly what a lot of companies are doing. More and more of them are giving courses on proper cell phone etiquette and things of the like.

Here are 10 things to keep in mind when using your cell phone. If you follow these 10 rules you will be known as a polite cell phone user, and people will really appreciate this.

1. Do not talk on your phone in an enclosed public place, especially a quiet area like a library.
2. Do not speak on your cell phone while on an elevator with other passengers.
3. If you must use your phone around others make sure that you keep the volume of your voice to a conversational level.
4. Do not use a ring tone that is likely to annoy others. Although these can be playful, in a business environment they are far from professional.
5. When using speakerphone in a car, politely let person on the other end know who else might be listening. Better yet, offer to call them back when you get to the office.
6. Turn your cell phone off when you are in a meeting. There is nothing worse than a cell phone going off during a meeting.
7. Do not answer your cell phone while you are out to dinner or lunch. This holds true if you are on a date, with colleagues, etc.
8. This may seem strange, but do not take pictures with your cell phone of people who you do not know!
9. Your cell phone is supposed to supplement your business communication. In other words, do not use your cellular phone just because you have one.
10. Do not multi task by making calls on your cell phone while you are at the bank, the mall, or anywhere else where you may have to communicate with others.

As you can see, common courtesy is important to employ when using the most common of handheld devices, the cell phone. While cell phones can go a long way in helping you day in and day out, polite and respectful usage will go a long way in making you look good. Keep the above 10 tips in mind, and do everyone else a favor – pass them on!

We apologize for the release date error. See the post about the iPhone Release date.
We have left the post intact because we were overwhelmed by reporters who wanted to see the original error.

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iPhone Release Date Error — Will Not Be Available In March As Reported on MPhone.net
Huge reaction precipitated by technical error, which led MPhone webmaster to inadvertently post availability of the coveted Apple iPhone in March.
(PRWeb) March 1, 2007 – iPhone fans flocked to the MPhone site, only to be disappointed to discover that the announcement made about the iPhone being available as much as two months earlier than expected was made inadvertently according to a spokesperson for MPhone online cell phone store. A technical breach coupled with human error was cited as the cause for the notice being posted. Thousands of eager iPhone watchers flooded the new online store seeking more information, and were all sadly disappointed to find that there was none.

“No one could believe how quickly the information spread,” commented Harry Novick, Sr. Site Manager for MPhone. “While the error was contained within 24 hours, the misinformation traveled like wildfire across the web. There was a security breach; MPhone has no agreement with Cingular phones or any other carrier to carry the iPhone at this time. This was not meant to be released.”

MPhone focuses on selling high-quality wireless devices for the most popular carriers, such as Cingular Wireless and T-Mobile. Adds Novick, “Because of our distribution agreements with the major carriers we are unable to provide certain information to the public. The person who posted had no right to post, and we have taken measures to insure that a security breach like this does not happen again.”