New LG Banter

Show off your sense of style without compromising your need to stay in touch with the LG Banter. Slide out the full QWERTY keyboard to text message with ease. Want instant connection? TELUS IM and Mobile Email will keep you connected with friends and family. Feeling in the mood for something different? Get creative with the three included interchangeable faceplates.

Features:
• Use the full QWERTY keyboard to send texts, IM, email, and MMS
messages to your friends
• Show off your individual style with the included Baby Blue, Titanium and
Lavender replaceable faceplates, each with their own themed pattern on the
back.
• Take your music, pictures and videos with you thanks to the expandable
microSD slot (up to 16GB)

Specifications:
• CDMA 1X 800/1900
• 2” QVGA display: 240 x 320 262K TFT
• 1.3MP camera (no video capture)
• microSD slot expandable to 16GB
• Bluetooth 2.1
• Speakerphone
• Mobile Web Browser
• 2.5mm headset jack

Pricing Starts at $0 on a 3 year activation

New Motorola Milestone

TELUS and Motorola today announced the availability of the much-anticipated Motorola Milestone in Canada. Motorola Milestone, powered by Android, delivers a rich mobile web experience, superior messaging and top-of-the-line multi-media features in an innovative design that could only come from Motorola.

Milestone features the best of both worlds with a full QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen navigation, as well as the opportunity for users to customize their mobile with widgets and the freedom to run multiple applications at once.

"We are excited to bring the Motorola Milestone to Canada," said Rick Gadd, vice-president, Motorola Canada Mobile Devices. "Canadians will now have the chance to experience a smartphone with no limits; harnessing the power of the mobile web with the latest version of Android, plus Google(TM) Search, simple messaging and extreme multi-media features."

"The Motorola Milestone is quite a powerful Smartphone for Canadians looking for the smart fit to stay connected with their social network," said David Fuller, senior vice-president of Products and Services at TELUS. "Our focus on Smartphone leadership over the last few years means that we offer our customers a state-of-the-art smartphone line-up that helps them stay connected and entertained on-the-go. The Motorola Milestone is a great addition to our 3G+ smartphone selection."

Source: Boy Genius Report

Apple iPad unveiled this morning

Well has Apple done it again? Or will it go the way of the MacBook Air? For those who haven't been following this mornings announcement from Apple, Steve Jobs has announced their newest product called the iPad. It is a 9.5" Touch screen tablet that uses the same OS as your iPhone or iTouch. The iPad comes with a 1Ghz Apple processor, 16GB-64GB Hardrive, Wifi-N and if you want to upgrade also comes with 3G connectivity.

Pricing starts a $499 US

Click here to find out more

Introducing the new BlackBerry Curve 8530

The BlackBerry ® Curve 8530 lets you be as social as you like, on the go. Experience
the convenience of a proven messaging device with a QWERTY keyboard and apps for
Facebook, Twitter and more. This evolution of the most popular BlackBerry device has
been improved with a faster processor, BlackBerry 5.0 handheld software, support for
WiFi connectivity and easily accessible media keys.

Key Features

• Take pictures and videos with the camera and share them using the integrated Facebook application and Flickr uploader for BlackBerry, downloadable from the BlackBerry App World ™
• Send emails and SMS to your friends quickly and easily with the proven design of the QWERTY keyboard
• Benefit from your friends using BlackBerry Smartphones by using the popular BlackBerry Messenger IM application
• Browse on the HTML browser using either the 3G or WiFi networks
• Quickly access the things that are important to you using the innovative new trackpad
• Slimmer than its predecessor, this device fits comfortably in your pocket
• The expandable micro SD slot for up to 16 GB of memory for music and external music keys allows you to enjoy music more easily

Smartphone Specifications

• CDMA EVDOr0 800/1900 MHz
• Platform : BlackBerry 5.0
• Display : TFT high resolution screen
• Camera : 2.0 camera with video capture
• Input : Trackpad with Full QWERTY keyboard and dedicated media control keys
• Expandable memory : microSD expandable to 16GB
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.1, microUSB
• WiFi B/G supported
• Speakerphone
• Full HTML web browser
• Phonebook capacity: limited by phone memory
• Voice-activated dialing
• LBS : GPS / A-GPS
• Full PIM functionality : Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Email

Available Colours: Silver, Red

Pricing
Month to Month: $349.99
1 Year Contract: $299.99
2 Year Contract: $249.99
3 Year Contract: $149.99
3 Year Promo Contract*: $49.99

*Available for clients who activate or renew on a 3 year term with a Smartphone voice and data rate plan of $50 or greater, or on a BlackBerry Social or
BlackBerry Email & IM rate plan. TELUS reserves the right to modify eligible rate plans with this offer at any time without advance notice.

TELUS Launches LG Madison GB-255G

TELUS has launched their first mobile device of 2010, the LG Madison GB-255G. The Madison is available to corporate or SMB clients only for the time being. Expect availability to consumers in the near future.

The new compact LG GB-255G phone offers simplicity with an easy-to-dial keypad, a 1.3MP camera and Bluetooth technology for hands-free accessories.

Key features of the Madison include:

• Large keyboard
• SMS, MMS and IM capable
• MP3 player with expandable microSD slot
  
• Bludtooth technology from wireless accessories

The Madison GB-255G is available on the following price plans:

• 3-year contract: $49.99
• 2-year contract : $149.99
• 1-year contract: $199.99
• No contract: $249.99

B.C. & Saskatchewan Ban Hand-held Device Use While Driving

It's now illegal to talk and text while driving in British Columbia and Saskatchewan, putting them in line with most other provinces.

But while Saskatchewan has been handing out tickets already, B.C. officers are holding off for a month.

Drivers in provinces following the ban can now only use hands-free cellphones and devices.

In B.C., fines will be handed out starting on Feb. 1. Anyone caught driving and talking on a hand-held phone or electronic device can expect a $167 fine. Drivers caught texting or emailing can also be subject to three points against their driving licence.

People classified as drivers in the "learner" or "novice" stage of the province's graduated licensing program (GLP) are barred from using any type of cellphone while behind the wheel.

According to independent research and studies, cellphone use while driving is the No. 1 cause of distracted driving, the B.C. Solicitor General's Ministry said when it introduced the legislation last fall.

On average, 117 people die each year in B.C. and 1,400 are sent to hospital because someone was not paying attention behind the wheel, the release said.

In Saskatchewan, all drivers using hand-held cellphones to talk, text, email or surf the internet face a $280 fine and receive four demerit points on their licence.

With the new laws coming into effect on New Year's Day, B.C. and Saskatchewan bring their legislation in line with Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Alberta and the Yukon are considering similar distracted-driving legislation.

Source: Compare Cellular

New Mike i410

The new Mike i410 lets you use all the great features of the Mike network at a great handset price. A compact handset, with Bluetooth® and speakerphone built-in gives you Mike’s Direct Connect for instant communication when you need it.

Get yours now for a low $29.99 on a 3 year contract.