Friday, August 24, 2012

Bell Network

Faster. Stronger. Larger.

FASTER

In the last 2 years, we have gone from peak speeds of up to 21 to 42 to 75 Mbps and have now begun to roll out up to 150 Mbps. We're continuously working to give you access to faster speeds, and with our latest LTE roll out, Bell gives you access to the world's fastest and best mobile technology. Plus, unlike some other carriers, Bell gives you access to the only network that never falls back to 2G.

STRONGER

Adding more towers and improved in-building coverage to give you better and more reliable reception across Canada. Our engineers drive over 1.4 million kilometers each year to optimize the network. That's the equivalent of driving from Halifax to Vancouver over 300 times a year.

LARGER

In the last couple of years, our coverage has increased to 1 502 339 square kilometers and now covers over 97% of the Canadian population. In fact, Bell gives you access to the largest 4G network in Canada. So whether you are on the rock, in a small farm town in Saskatchewan, in the tar sands of Alberta or in a skyscraper in Toronto, we have you covered.

The best superphones from Bell

Get on the faster, stronger, larger Bell network and you also get access to a large selection of powerful superphones. With HD screens, dual core processors and blazing-fast LTE speeds, your mobile experience will be taken to the next level.


Thursday, August 23, 2012

Bell Satellite TV


At Bell, we're committed to bringing you the best TV service. To stay at the forefront of TV technology, we've launched the state-of-the-art Nimiq 6 satellite, ensuring even more reliable service, starting now.
And of course, because it's Bell, you will continue to enjoy our gorgeous picture quality and sound and enjoy an ever-growing selection of great TV programming.
We're always exploring new ways to make your TV experience the best one possible - even if it means a little space travel.


Watch the launch of Nimiq 6

Credit: International Launch Services


Interesting facts

  • Launched on May 18, 2012 at 1:12 a.m. from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
  • Located at 91.1 degrees west longitude - that's 35,781 km away from Earth and it takes over 9 hours to get there.
  • Weighs approximately 4,500 kg - about the same as an adult elephant.
  • Nimiq 6 will serve Bell Satellite TV clients exclusively for 15 years.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Get the iPhone4S now only $99.95 with Bell


iPhone 4S
The iPhone 4S picks up where amazing left off. It's the fastest, most powerful iPhone ever. It features an 8-megapixel camera with all-new optics. The iPhone 4s lets you record, edit and share stunning 1080p HD video. And it comes with iOS 5 and iCloud.
If you're already a Bell Mobility customer and would like to upgrade to the iPhone 4S, please visit a Bell store

OR Call (780) 457-2258

Friday, August 17, 2012

Superphone vs smartphone: what's the difference?

What do you call a smartphone that's a little bit smarter than other smartphones? A smarterphone? A brainyphone? Nope: it's superphone, and if you're not sick of the word already you will be by the end of 2012.
This year's top mobile phone buzzword describes top-end, multi-core 3G and 4G smartphones, and it's definitely not a big old load of marketing nonsense designed to encompass dual-core phones, quad-core phones and pretty much anything else that runs apps.
So what does it mean, what's the difference between a superphone and a smartphone, and whose phones are eligible? Here's a clue: not much, and not Apple.

Superphones mean Android smartphones

Or at least, they did initially: Google coined the term when it launched theNexus One back in 2010. According to Android partner Samsung, a superphone smartphone has a 1GHz processor or better, really nice cameras, 3D graphics acceleration, motion sensors, at least 720p HD video capture and playback, high quality 3D gaming, 3G (ideally 4G) and social networking apps.
You will be shocked - shocked! - to discover that Samsung just happens to make phones that fit or exceed that specification.

Superphones don't mean iPhones

Samsung's Omar Khan says that superphones have at least 4-inch screens and proper multitasking that doesn't stop apps when you leave them. You will be shocked - shocked! - to discover that by that definition, the iPhone 4 and 4S aren't superphones.

Superphones are Windows Phones

The next version of Windows Phone, dubbed Apollo, will be coming in the middle of 2012 and will be aimed squarely at "the business/superphone market".


Superphone

SUPER WINDOWS:A superphone can be a Windows Phone - Apollo is aimed at the business/superphone market - but it definitely can't be an iPhone

Superphones are BlackBerry phones

RIM's been promising BlackBerry superphones for ages, and its QNX-loaded phones are due this year. The devices will have dual core processors, 4.1-inch screens and will be out... eventually.

Superphones are dual-core phones, or maybe quad-core phones

The original superphone specification only asked for 1GHz processors, but during 2011 that definition evolved and every self-respecting superphone needed to be a dual-core phone. Inevitably the dual-core phone processor is starting to become a quad-core phone processor. It's almost as if superphone is a nebulous marketing concept that applies to pretty much anything new and shiny.

Superphone means quad-core phone, definitely

True smartphones will arrive in 2012, ARM says, and by superphone it means a multi-core phone. Initially we'll see superphones with dual-core processors, but quad-core phoneswill inevitably follow.

Superphones don't mean quad-core iPhone 5s

The iPhone 5 may come with a quad-core A6 processor, but you will be shocked - shocked! - to discover that no matter how super it is, it won't be able to call itself a superphone if it doesn't grow at least half an inch.


What Makes a Smartphone a Superphone?

Google coined the “superphone” nomenclature at the launch of the Nexus One. Khan said these devices are “optimized from a silicon perspective, a hardware perspective and a software perspective.”
In general terms, a superphone has more deep access to hardware capabilities, and the hardware is a step above what you’d see in a smartphone. Screens are larger — in excess of four inches, in some cases. The superphone has an impressive camera, generally between five and eight megapixels, that lends itself to high-quality photo and video capturing. It has multiple microphones for noise cancellation, both for calls and video recording.
And Khan also said 2010 is “the year of the gigahertz processor.” Newer best-in-class mobiles that feature 1Ghz processors include the Galaxy, the Evo, the Incredible, the Droid X and the iPhone 4.
In addition to better hardware, superphones have better software. The operating system iterations — includingAndroid Froyo and iOS from Apple — are adding “superfeatures” such as true multitasking and are allowing for what Khan called “signature experiences –- a fine marriage of hardware and software.”
This union of hardware and software means that the better displays will allow for high-quality video and gaming experiences — not just social and casual gaming, but games that appeal to the hardcore gamer as well. And accelerometers, cameras and GPS systems built into superphones allow for amazing location-based service and augmented reality applications.
In general, social applications on superphones are more integrated, and web browsing with open-source Webkit browsers is more advanced and much faster.
“It’s the power of a netbook in the palm of your hand,” Khan concluded. “What users expect is the same experience they have on their netbooks or PCs in an uncompromised fashion.”
Of course, mobile apps have been a driving and enriching force in the evolution of the superphone. The Apple/Android arms race has led to a staggering 220,000 apps in the App Store and 70,000 in the Android Market. Year over year, we’re using our mobiles more and more to access news, social networks and even video content. In fact, the most popular apps are accessed every day by around 60% of their users.
So, what comes after the superphone? We can joke about the “superduperphone” or the “überphone,” but the acceleration of technology is mind-boggling to say the least. Will human innovation be able to keep pace with machine capabilities? Will we see more applications that are truly useful to individuals and society, or will the space continue to see waves of novelty or “trash” apps?

Bell Business Blog

How technology makes business easier & other wisdom?
It’s not easy running a small or medium-sized business. I know because I’ve done it since 1999, when I started Cyberwalker Media, a boutique Toronto-based agency that produced technology-oriented content for newspapers and websites and eventually television. I’m Andy Walker. You may know me from television shows (the best known was the internationally syndication Call for Help on G4TechTV), through social media (@AndyWalker on Twitter or you can also find me on Facebook), my books, or from the thousands of articles and reviews I have produced over the years for some of the top publications and media outlets.  Of course, you may not know me too. If not, I hope we get to know each other through comments on this blog.What I’ve learned in 13 years is that business is hard and technology makes it easier. So in this new Bell blog, I will show you how you can run your business better, smarter, and more profitably using technology tips, tricks and some unique products and services.
I’m going to cover amazing tools, follow exciting trends and provide handy advice that will help you become a better business owner through technology. Along the way I am going to look at variety of hot topics, including:
  • Mobile: How the emerging market of smartphones, tablets, and new connected gadgets can give you an edge in your business .
  • Ubiquitous connectivity: The always-connected capabilities of today’s technology can make business life better.
  • The Cloud: The Internet can be one big hard drive and a superfast processor and that’s changing life drastically for business owners.
  • Digital productivity: How the latest tools can make you more effective in what you do and how you do it.
  • Collaboration and project management: Working with others in a digital environment harnesses the power of teams in new unprecedented ways.
  • Startups: And how all this amazing technology lets you bootstrap your company from nothing to something in less time, with less money and with bigger rewards.
And, as they say, I’ll be covering much, much more. All this, twice a week, starting now. It’s going to be fun. And together we’re going to learn a lot. You can reach me in the comments below.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

LG Optimus L5 with Bell Mobility


LG Optimus L5
The LG Optimus L5 smartphone features a bright 4” touchscreen, an amazing 5 megapixel camera, HD voice and more – all combined in a sleek, modern design. Plus, it’s powered by Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), with access to over 600,000 apps.

Platform
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Apps store
Google Play
Connectivity
Network compatibility
HSPA+
Maximum download speed
Up to 7.2 Mbps
LTE compatibility
-
HSPA/UMTS compatibility
850/1900 MHz
GPRS/EDGE compatibility
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Global access
Wi-Fi
Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot
DLNA
-
GPS
Bluetooth®
Bluetooth 3.0
Other
Near field communication (NFC)
Screen and keyboard
Touchscreen
Screen size
4.0"
Screen resolution
320 x 480 pixels
Screen type
HVGA
Physical keyboard
-
Physical attributes
CPU
800 MHz
RAM
512 MB
Internal memory
2.65 GB
Expandable memory
Up to 32 GB
Talk time
Up to 4.1 hours
Standby time
Up to 14.5 days
Headset jack
3.5 mm
Size
118.3 x 66.5 x 9.88 mm
Weight
120 g
Other
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