If you remember our Smart Phone Dumb Economy series, we took a look at how much money you can save on your smartphone needs by using a cheap unlocked BenQ E72 Windows Mobile Standard Smartphone. Back then, the phone was about $128. Even if you’re not on a budget, the E72 has a great form factor and makes for a good weekend phone or backup. Click here to get the BenQ E72 for $99 Originally …
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Smart Phone Dumb Economy: Internet Access
Now that we’ve got an extremely inexpensive yet feature-rich smartphone (BenQ E72) and an extremely inexpensive money-saving phone service ($10/year pay as you go), you’re probably going to want to get on the internet. Unlike other “smartphones” that require you to purchase a data plan with your carrier, Windows Mobile phones have a variety of other options for internet access. The most obvious one is that the BenQ E72 includes WiFi support. That means you …
Continue readingSmart Phone, Dumb Economy: $10/year
One of the reasons I got the BenQ E72 without a service contract is because now I have total freedom when choosing a plan. Normally if you get a phone that’s subsidized by the carrier, they tell you which plans you’re allowed to use, and in the case of smartphones, they often require you to get a data plan that will cost you an additonal $20-$60 per month. We’re all about being frugal right now, …
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How much money have you lost in your retirement fund? How many people do you know who have lost their jobs recently? Don’t you wish you could just punch this economy in the face? On the other hand, everybody is buying smartphones! You better keep up! This commentary series is intended to show you some money-saving tips that will keep you smart and save you money. To start, you’re going to need a cheap smartphone …
Continue readingSecret Expansys Sale, TODAY ONLY
We’ve got some deals on a few nice Windows Phones from Expansys today. If you’re looking for a Palm Treo Pro (unlocked GSM), you can pick one up for $440 today or $470 tomorrow. The GSM Treo Pro is currently about $490 USD. You can also get a Pharos Traveler 117 or Pharos Traveler 127 for $470. To order, call our eXapnsys Sr. Technical Sales Executive Randy Neal at 1.800.675.2638 x1306 and tell him you …
Continue readingEighty Percent Off at CellPhoneShop Today
The CellPhoneShop has been having an 80% off President’s Day Sale that ends today. If you want to stock up on some accessories, check out the deals they’ve got going. There are plenty of great prices on accessories for Windows Mobile phones, including extra batteries, chargers, and car cradles. Originally published on Pocketnow on February 19, 2008. More Deals articles from the Pocketnow archive.
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