Tech

I’ve been to Europe three times in the last year. I love traveling over there. No matter how many times I go, it never stops being as exciting as the first time I went. If I had a complaint, (And I wouldn’t even use that strong of a word… more like small annoyance) it would be the extra cell charges. I want to be able to call my daughter whenever I want and not have to worry about a $500 phone bill. Most unlocked phones can cost a ton of money and might not have all the tech that I want. I need a phone that has a lot of memory, all the latest features and is affordable. I need a phone that is worthy of traveling the world.

A Phone That is Worthy of Traveling the World

The Coolpad Conjr smartphone has just hit the market and it is impressive. Here are just some of the specs.

• 13 MP Rear Camera + 8 MP FFC w/ Flash, fun age recognition and pro/night mode
• Multi-finger unlock/quick access to different apps
• 3 GB RAM+16 GB + MicroSD up to 64 GB
• Android 6.0 + Cool UI 8.0
• Quad core 1Ghz chip Fingerprint Sensor 720p Display
• Elegant 2.5 D curved Glass design

I had to look at the website to fully understand what Cool UI 8.0 was…

I don’t know about your family, but mine is all about the technology. If it’s new and exciting, we’re searching for it. We are always looking for the latest tech and where to find it. We have discovered a new online retail tech that has some really cool stuff! LeMall is a premier online retail destination and currently the only place to get the LeEco ecosystem of tech products. This season you and your family can get new holiday tech ideas from LeMall.

Here are some Holiday Tech Ideas from LeMall

Do you like TV’s? Really cool, original TV’s with all the bells and whistles. Take a look at the LeEco Super4 X55.

• 4K UHD Display with HDR – features ultra high definition which is 4x the resolution of FHD while High Dynamic Range increases the color range and visual details in dark and light areas of the picture – together raising the standard for television picture quality.
• Sound by Harman Kardon® – Harman Kardon® audio technology makes film and TV more realistic and immersive, redefining your home entertainment experience.
• Dolby® Digital Plus technology on the Super4 X55 decodes Dolby® signals (used during the recording of original motion picture soundtracks) to help make every movie a more cinematic experience.
• Quad-Core CPU & Multi-Core GPU…the workstation-grade quad-core ARM® Cortex® CPU and multi-core ARM® Maliâ„¢ T820 GPU were designed to achieve the highest resolution content with minimal blurring and dropped frames.
• 3GB DDR3 RAM – 3 gigabytes of DDR3 RAM memory enables the raw graphic processing power to perform advanced frame-caching and real-time vector graphics rendering.
• 32GB Flash Storage – provides ample space for all your favorite content and Android apps.
  

How about a new phone? I’m a cell phone geek and the LePro3 Ecophone is seriously stacked.

• Its aluminum casing and Corning® Gorilla® Glass touchscreen are both stunningly elegant and remarkably resilient. And just 7.53mm thick, the Le Pro3 is also among the thinnest 5.5” Android smartphones with a 4070mAh battery.
• It’s got the ultra powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragonâ„¢ 821 CPU, 4GB RAM and the latest Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi connectivity—which make streaming movies, catching virtual monsters, opening multiple apps, and receiving GPS voice nav—all at once—no big deal.

• Riveting Design. Rugged Protection – powerful inside and out. Its aluminum casing and Corning® Gorilla® Glass touchscreen are both stunningly elegant and remarkably resilient. And just 7.53mm thick, the Le Pro3 is also among the thinnest 5.5” Android smartphones with a 4070mAh battery.
  • The Speed You Need – Why is it so fast? It’s got the ultra powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 821 CPU, 4GB RAM and the latest Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi connectivity—which make streaming movies, catching virtual monsters, opening multiple apps, and receiving GPS voice nav—all at once—no big deal.
  • The Ultimate Entertainment Device – Stereo speakers with Dolby® Atmosâ„¢, and the ultra-powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragonâ„¢ 821 CPU. Your mobile entertainment experience will never be the same again.
  • Extended battery for more playing
  • The Le Pro3’s powerful front and rear cameras let you freeze life’s finer moments. Aspiring filmmakers will love the 4K UHD video capture and upscale effects, including slow-motion.
  • LeEco’s Ecosystem User Interface (eui) is at the heart of the ecophone. It provides open access to Android apps, entertainment, games and content as well as seamless navigation between LeEco smart devices.

  Here’s a code that can help you save up to $150 off.

  Code: 2016BFTHANKYOU

  This code will make the Le S3 just $129 (after $120 instant rebate + free shipping) and will make the Le Pro3 just $249 (after $150 instant rebate + free shipping).

  It’s easy to redeem the codes:

  Log into/create your account at LeM on “Le Code” at the bottom of the homepage. Enter in your “Le Code” 2016BFTHANKYOU for up to $150 off. Add product to your cart and check out.

  Supplies will be limited and the #LeMall4All Black Friday event ends Monday!

  To celebrate LeMall’s American launch, 10 lucky entrants will win a LeMall phone! To enter the #LeGiveaway, simply comment below with the LeMall feature you’re most excited about and why. Is it the rewards? Or the flash sales? Let me know!
  The contest runs until December 31, 2016 at 11:59 PM PST. The winner will be notified directly by email on January 6, 2017. Entrants must be residents of the US and 18+ only. Winners will be randomly selected. Comments must include your email address.

  Linqia and LeMall will select 10 random winners out of ALL comments, and will notify the winners on January 6, 2017.

   

In December, my wife and I are going to Europe for our 10th anniversary. We’re doing one of those fancy river cruises from Switzerland to Amsterdam. We love going to Europe, but we HATE paying international phone charges. Our daughter is staying in the states and we want to be able to talk to her whenever we want and vice versa. The solution to our problem is going to be an unlocked phone. So, since we are traveling so close to Christmas, I told my wife that I want to try an unlocked phone for the holidays.

What’s an unlocked phone?

An unlocked phone is a smartphone that is in no way tied to one specific carrier or contract. What that means is that you have the freedom to shop for all of the latest phones and plans as often as you want. Or, like me, you can buy one to just have for traveling purposes. When it comes to international travel, unlocked phones are the only way to go. Unlocked phones are becoming more and more popular here in the U.S. Why? Because of the freedom when it comes to a choice of models, carriers and plans. Click here to learn more.

Where can I get an unlocked phone?

For the holidays, Best Buy has got deals on all of their unlocked phones. You can click here to see them.

Here are some of your options.

Moto:

• Save $50 on Select Moto Mods with purchase of Moto Z Play
• Valid Dates: 10/30/16-11/5/16

Huawei:

• Save $50 on the Honor 8 by Huawei plus get a free case
• Valid Dates: 10/30/16-11/12/16

Samsung:

• Save $100 on the Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
• Valid Dates: 10/30/16-11/12/16

BLU:

• Save $40 on the BLU Life XL
• Valid Dates: 11/6/16-11/12/16

Sony:

• Save $100 on the Sony XPERIA X Compact
• Valid Dates: 10/30/16-11/12/16

Offer valid 10/30/16-11/12/16. Phones, service and coverage not available in all markets. Available in New Jersey. No dealers. See a Blue Shirt for details. 4G/4G LTE not available in all markets. Products must be purchased on same receipt to receive bundle/package savings. 

This December, I’m heading back to Europe for a second time this year. I love traveling, but one of the biggest hassles is trying to figure out what kind of phone plan I’m going to use. International plans can cost an arm and a leg and most of the time (I have PLENTY of experience with this), the wireless company won’t tell you about all the extra fees that you could rack up. The best phone to travel with is one that is unlocked and they now carry them at Best Buy. Discover the Huawei Honor 8 Unlocked Smartphone.

If you’re not sure how unlocked phones work, click here for a quick tutorial.

The Huawei (pronounced wah-way) Honor 8 unlocked smartphone is Huawei’s newest addition to their Honor smartphone line. You can now have freedom from carriers and contracts and the exclusive Sapphire Blue colorway is only at Best Buy.

Here are a few of its awesome features:

• The innovative bionic 12MP dual lenses of the Honor 8 enable you to capture crisper, more detailed photos day and night.
• The premium, slick body of the Honor 8 is made with heavy dual glass—front and back.
• 3D Fingerprint Sensor with Smart Key — New Generation Fingerprint Algorithm for higher security.
• Smart Power 4.0 guarantees a long-lasting battery life and fast-charging technology charges 47% power in just 30 minutes.
• Sim lock free — Honor 8 supports US major carriers’ GSM/UMTS/4G LTE networks.

Huawei Honor 8 Unlocked Offer at Best Buy!!!

For a limited time, you can get a free $50 Best Buy Gift Card when you purchase the Huawei Honor 8 unlocked smartphone at Best Buy! Best Buy is the only retailer with the Huawei Honor 8 Unlocked in Sapphire Blue, available online and in store.

Are You Ready To Unlock Your Phone!?!

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

My family and I recently purchased a house. It was built in the early 1960’s (Not so modern) and completely redone from top to bottom (Very modern). My wife, daughter and I are all big fans of the latest tech. Gadgets, doo dads, whatzamajiggs… You get what I’m saying! So, when we moved in, we decided to make our home a “smart home”. Take a note from my family and build your dream Best Buy Tech Home.

We love us some Best Buy!

We went and bought every type of tech you could fathom and turned our house into the most modern abode imaginable. I highly recommend it!

The only problem we had was trying to figure out exactly what we needed and what separate systems would work with each other. We couldn’t try them out in a home environment. But now, Best Buy is bringing to life all of the latest in home technology. The Best Buy Tech Home is in the Mall of America and customers can try out and experience the latest technology in a comfortable, homelike environment.

Along with sponsor Samsung SmartThings, Best Buy knows that you can make life easier. You will have the control to be able to monitor your home from anywhere with just a smartphone. They also have other great brands you can experience including Samsung, Canon, NETGEAR, Philips Hue, Sony, Sonos, and Savant. Also, if you’re hesitant about installing all of it, Best Buy’s Geek Squad Agents can help you get your home connected and up and running.

Sweepstakes!!!

Who doesn’t like a chance to win some stuff!?! When you come and visit the Best Buy Tech Home at the Mall of America,  you’ll learn how you could win a $10,000 Best Buy Gift Card, a Samsung SmartThings Smart Home Collection, Samsung Dream Kitchen, and a Samsung 55” SUHD 4K TV and more!

Also…

Be one of the first 250 to visit the Best Buy Tech Home at the Mall of America each day from 8/22-9/17 and you could win one of many prizes made with Qualcomm technologies including Sonos Play:1 speakers, Samsung Gear S2, and more.

No purchase necessary. See www.BestBuy.com/TechHome for full rules and details.

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.