Staying in touch in this wireless world of ours can be a somewhat daunting task. So much information to keep track of, so many electronic gadgets to choose from.
Fortunately, Oxford/Orion area residents can find everything they need to stay connected at Wireless Toyz.
From cell phones and PDAs to air cards and wide variety of wireless carriers, Wireless Toys offers something to fit virtually everyone’s high tech needs.
Wireless Toyz is now carrying ‘world phones? which work anywhere in the globe and work with GSM carriers in the U.S. like Cingular and T-Mobile.
According to Joey, Franki and Richie Manni, who manage the Oxford and Orion stores, they’re a lot of phones manufactured outside the United States and they’re unlocked for world use that way a customer can use it with his or her existing carrier, regardless of which GSM company it is.
Wireless Toyz is now carrying the Treo 750, a Windows operated PDA and unlocked world phone. ‘It’s probably the truest world phone there is? because it will work in Korea and Japan, according to Manni.
If someone already has a phone with a GSM carrier and they need it unlocked because they’re leaving the country, Wireless Toyz provides that service. ‘We’re able to pretty much unlock any phone,? Manni said.
For those looking for coverage nationwide, amp’d mobile offers an unlimited, anytime minutes, anywhere in the U.S. plan for $99 per month.
‘It works off Verizon towers,? Manni explained. ‘A lot of people like Verizon’s service, but need an unlimited plan which Verizon doesn’t offer. So (amp’d mobile) would be the best carrier at the best price for unlimited minutes.?
People who keep their calls local, but don’t want to sign a contract can use the wireless carrier metroPCS.
For $30 per month (no contract, no credit check) people can get unlimited calls, anytime of day, anywhere in southeastern Michigan.
‘Some people are replacing their land-lines with it,? Manni said. ‘They offer the first month free plus free activation.?
Manni said the phones will work outside the local area under metroPCS, but roaming charges will apply.
But the roaming is controlled by the customer for they have to put money into a roaming account beforehand in order for the phone to work.
Customers who like Nextel or Sprint will be happy to know that the merger of the two carriers has resulted in what’s called Buzz phones, which pick up Nextel’s walkie-talkie capability and Sprint’s cellular service.
‘Now people can have the best of both (carriers),? said Manni, who noted mobile-to-mobile calls between either Sprint or Nextel or both are now unlimited.
Having trouble getting wireless reception inside your home, office building or warehouse? Well, you don’t have to step outside anymore. Wireless Toyz offers a system through which an outside antenna picks up signals from one specific wireless carrier or all carriers, transmits them to an amplifier inside the building which then sends them to another antenna inside thus allowing reception.
People who love their PDAs will be happy to know BlackBerry offers ‘push e-mail? which allows people to receive e-mails instantly when they’re sent rather than waiting 30 minutes or an hour. Wireless Toyz also carries the new smaller Blackberries which have a new feature never before offered ? a built-in camera.
Planning to travel? You can get a handy SD card for your PDA which translates basic everyday phrases in five different languages.
Need internet access wherever you go?
Wireless Toyz has air cards available that plug into any USB port giving users broadband speeds on any computer. Manni said this is especially good for people in Lapeer where broadband internet is not available through their cable TV provider. It’s also good because it’s portable. ‘Just plug it into your laptop and you’re ready to go,? Manni said. T-Mobile offers the lowest priced air card right now for $49.99 per month, which includes 300 WiFi hot spots.
‘If T-Mobile’s network isn’t available, you can stop in a Starbucks and have access to 300 WiFi hot spots across the U.S. at no extra charge,? Manni explained.
Or if you have a T-Mobile PDA, you can take your SIM card out, pop it in the air card, put it in your computer and have internet access for as low as $29.99.
Need to find the right wireless carrier for your needs? Wireless Toyz has got you covered with Helio, Disney Mobile, Alltel, T-Mobile, amp’d mobile, Sprint, Cingular, Verizon Wireless and metro PCS.
As always, insurance is available for your phone, PDA or air card with plans starting at $55 with no deductible and guaranteed approval within 24 hours.
Wireless Toyz in downtown Oxford is located at 2 S. Washington St. The phone number is (248) 628-7777.
The Orion location is at 325 S. Broadway St. Call (248) 814-8888 for more info about that store. Check out both stores on-line at www.wirelesstoyz.com.