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The Cell Phone Junkie

Mickey Papillonwww.thecellphonejunkie.com
Thanks for visiting The Cell Phone Junkie! I will be taking the time each week to discuss my favorite topic, cell phones. Any feedback is appreciated and welcome. You can email me at: questions (AT) thecellphonejunkie (DOT) com or call: 206-203-3734 Thanks and welcome!
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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #50

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #50 56:14Show Notes We finally hit a milestone, show #50! Mickey gets another new phone, and you’ll be surprised to hear what it is! Lots of great questions and comments on this show, thanks to everyone for sending them in!

May 12, 200756 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #49

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #49 44:47 Show Notes Blackberries seem to be the topic of the night. We talk about the BB application that is coming to Windows Mobile, as well as a new device that works on EVDO, and around the world. We also incorporate questions and comments into the end of the show.

May 04, 200745 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #48

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #48 39:53 Show Notes Another questions and comments show this week. We have some updates on topics from previous shows, and some additional information to help clarify a few things.

Apr 28, 200740 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #47

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #47 38:27Show Notes Mickey has a new phone! Also, the biggest Blackberry failure to date and what made it occur. As always, new phones and software as well.

Apr 22, 200739 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #46

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #46 42:47Show Notes Mickey and Joey talk options. Whether it’s sending over 5,000 text messages a month, or getting your directory assistance from Google, the choice is yours. Lots of Palm news this week as well.

Apr 14, 200743 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #45

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #45 43:03 Show Notes Back from a questions and comments show, we have a lot of CTIA news to go over. Verizon seems to pop up multiple times, as does the iPhone again. Plus, learn what you can use if you want to keep those pesky wireless signals from penetrating into your house.

Apr 05, 200743 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #42

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #42 33:07Show Notes We liked the format of the last show, so we continue it this week by talking about News, Devices and Software in the cell phone industry. SMS seems to be the topic of the day, and Mickey finds a phone just for him!

Mar 17, 200733 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #41

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #41 44:06Show Notes We’ve got a lot of items to cover from the last 2 weeks, so we grouped the stories together based on topic. Hear what sales reps from each of the carriers have to say about ways not to get burned by them. Also, some new devices out there and software that you may want to check out!

Mar 10, 200744 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #40

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #40 44:50Show Notes This question and comments show has 2 voicemails and 9 emailed questions/comments. Enjoy!

Mar 05, 200745 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #39

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #39 42:44Show NotesTCPJ TV debut! Check out the link in the show notes to the video if you haven’t seen it yet. Also, we have some iPhone news, some new phones and a few freebies!

Feb 24, 200743 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #38

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #38 47:10 Show Notes The 3GSM conference was held in Barcelona, Spain this past week and we have a lot of announcements of some great new phones! Plus, what is going on with Sprint, and why people just want to make calls!

Feb 18, 200747 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #37

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #37 55:33 Show Notes A wide variety of topics this week! We discuss the new Windows OS and get into some detail about the advantages and disadvantages of prepaid. We also discuss a new Blackberry, Verizon rejecting the iPhone and Google Maps on Windows Mobile.

Feb 11, 200756 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #36

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #36 43:40 Show Notes We�re back for another questions and comments show. We�ve got 10 questions and comments from the listeners over the last few weeks with the some great content and discussions. Also, note our new crisper cleaner audio! We�ve upped our equipment and are excited about the new sound.

Feb 03, 200744 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #35

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #35 46:15 Show Notes The CES/Macworld hangover is gone and we move forward. We get more details about the Cingular/AT&T switch and even someone to explain how this all happened! We also cover some different ways to possibly get out of your contract and why people do it. Plus, make sure you listen as we talk about an important fix for your Windows Mobile smartphone.

Jan 27, 200746 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #34

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #34 43:12 CES/Macworld Week Part 2Show Notes Is it Cingular or AT&T? We discuss what is going to happen with the AT&T merger of Cingular and the rebranding. Also, we talk about the new phones that were launched at or around CES including the Treo 750 and another Motorola Q!

Jan 18, 200743 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #32

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #32 53:38 Show Notes Welcome to 2007 and another questions and comments show! We start off the show with some listener voicemail and then move into the emailed stuff.

Jan 08, 200754 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #31

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #31 44:23 Show Notes Happy New Year to the entire Cell Phone Junkie community! We focus the first half of the show on Verizon topics. Also, we have a small discussion on the problem with music phones today.

Dec 30, 200645 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #29

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #29 44:28Show NotesA very special show featuring guest host David Ciccone from the Mobility Today.com site. We focus on smartphones, specifically the new Cingular Blackjack. Also, how to get some cash for your old phones!

Dec 16, 200645 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #28

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #28 45:49Show NotesThe most recent questions and comments show with 10 topics. Also, we have a new logo! Plus, you can now call us and leave a message for us to play on future shows!

Dec 11, 200646 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #27

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #27Show NotesWe’re back after a great Thanksgiving! This week we give you lots of tips and free services for your phone! Also, a new Q and is the government tapping your cell phone???

Dec 04, 200657 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #26

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #26 48:32 Show NotesDo you have a converged device, yet carry a PDA still? If so you’re not alone! We also talk about the Blackjack, 8525, 680 and Pearl for Cingular. Learn how you can now listen to TCPJ on your phone by dialing in!

Nov 20, 200649 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #25

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #25 1:01:07Show Notes:Jerry joins Matt and I this week! Cingular getting a Q killer called the Blackjack and the Q getting a “Norman‿ makeover. Also, Jerry tells us why he won’t be getting the Cingular 8525 and how Matt likes his new Motorola Q!

Nov 13, 20061 hr 1 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #24

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #24 50:50Show NotesMatt joins me for another questions and comments show and we have 10 great ones lined up! Also, a special thanks to Judie who run Gear Diary who wrote up a great review on the show!

Nov 06, 200651 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #23

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #23 57:43 Show Notes:Are you addicted to mobile email, well so are we! We also talk about how to track someone via GPS on your phone and a slew of news from Cingular this week. And if your dog didn’t have everything, how about getting him his own cell phone as well!

Oct 30, 200658 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #22

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #22 58:29 Show Notes:We didn’t really try, but there are a bunch of stories for the consumer and some not so good ones for Sprint. We also talk about ways to get out of your contract, that little sticker under your battery and where the cell phone industry may be by 2010. Plus, what phone is Matt going to get!

Oct 23, 200658 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #21

The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast #21 56:52 Show Notes:Matt’s back and we have a lot of great stories to cover today. We’ll tell you how to get out of your Sprint contract for free, another cell phone junkie, and some great new phone announcements.

Oct 16, 200657 min
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