If your cell phone isn't crime deterrent, then chances are it can easily be stolen or lost. Then you have to spend weeks collecting your lost phone contacts.
To combat this frustrating situation, Advanced Wireless Solutions announced a portable, universal cellular phonebook backup device, dubbed the Backup-Pal. What's cool about the Back-up Pal is that it doesn't require a computer, software installation, or monthly subscription to a phone carrier's data service.
At 2.75 ounces, it's not as lightweight and ultracompact as the 0.6-ounce CellStik, which is also a cellular phonebook backup device and is already available for purchase on some models.
How it works: the Backup-Pal connects to your cell phone via an adapter that is made for that make and model. Just hold the "backup" button on the device for three seconds, and your cell phone contacts will be instantly stored. And if you happen to lose your phone numbers for some reason, press the "restore" button.
Backup-Pal is powered by 3 AAA batteries and can hold over 1,000 contacts (gee, I have like 20--I guess I don't have many friends!). It supports the following cell phone brands: Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Siemens, Samsung, Motorola, Audiovox, LG, Kyocera, Sanyo, and others.
Expect the Backup-Pal to be available for purchase in September 2006, retailing for $39.99 and $49.99 depending on your cell phone manufacturer.
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July 26, 2006 11:15 AM
Get a Mac. Use iSync. And never deal with lost calendar or contacts. Just run iSync on your new phone. Simple.
July 26, 2006 2:20 PM
iSync only works with some models of phone-which is nice, don't get me wrong, but sometimes stuff like this is a good idea. I wish I had this when I was getting a new phone literally every 6-9 months because the ones I kept getting had wierd issues (headphone jack breaking, display cracking, etc, etc...then again, I'm pretty tough on my phones) and each time I had to re-enter my phone book and things. I think this is pretty useful!
August 18, 2006 5:05 AM
Try www.zyb.com. Nice interface with more then 200 supported phones. I have been using it for quite a while and it work great. Since its online free service and gives mobility in real terms, I have no hiccups for it.
November 16, 2006 2:15 PM
ZYB is quite hot now a days because its free and has a very simple interface.