Sony Ericsson T608

Bluetooth backtalk
Q: I am buying a 2004 Acura TL with integrated Bluetooth. Right now, I have Sprint PCS service and a Treo 600, which lacks built-in Bluetooth. Currently Sprint offers only the (Bluetooth-enabled) Sony Ericsson T608. Will Sprint have new Bluetooth phones soon? If so, should I wait? Thank you!
--AMS

A: Sprint will probably offer another Bluetooth phone. In fact, we'll see all major carriers bringing out at least one or two Bluetooth-enabled handsets in the coming months. The bigger question is, will the Bluetooth in the phone pair up with the Bluetooth in your car? There's no guarantee that will happen. In short, if you're ready to trade in your Treo 600 for other reasons than just getting a Bluetooth-enabled phone for your car, then you should absolutely do it. Don't wait. If not and if the compatibility is really important to you, check with Acura to see which handsets will work with the car before making a switch.

Two for one
Q: Is it possible to get two numbers on one cell phone? And are there any phones that handle two lines simultaneously? Thanks!
--Sandra

A: It is possible to get two phone numbers on one handset, but your mobile must support this feature. Clearly, the benefits are having a business line and a personal number on one device and consolidating your cell phone services into a single bill. Nextel is best known for offering this feature, and many of the company's mobiles still have this capability.

Unlock the possibilities
Q: I have read a little bit about unlocked cell phones, but why would you want one? I am a T-Mobile customer and am wondering, what would be the advantage to getting my phone unlocked?
--Paul

A: If a handset has an unlocked SIM, it means you can put just about any working SIM card in it and get service. Translation: You can use any supported GSM service and keep the same phone. And just to clarify, SIM cards are provided by carriers such as T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, and Cingular. The tiny cards are usually located behind the battery and can store loads of information about your phone and even contacts from your phone book. Just think of them as an ID card with privileges for your phone.

Additionally, if you have a world phone (GSM 900/1800/1900 or 850/900/1800/1900) with an unlocked SIM, you can go to another country, purchase a prepaid SIM card, insert it in the phone, and get service. Just keep in mind that calls typically cost more when you use prepaid service, and be sure to check if the country you're traveling to uses the bands that your phone supports.

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