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Jami Goode asked:


Of all the products for skin care out there have you ever wondered if there are effective medicinal herbs for skin conditions?  Let’s look at the ingredients in some of the herbal skin care products on the market and see what they are really good for.

Balm of Gilead

This is included in products designed to treat eczema and repair damage.  It was not one of the traditional medicinal herbs for skin.  Although it has a long history as fragrant cologne, there are no known benefits for the skin’s health.

Gardenia

This is included in herbal skin care products designed to moisturize, although the oil is not known for its moisturizing abilities.  Once again, it is prized for its sweet scent.  Unfortunately, the scent is known to cause headaches, trigger asthma attacks and cause other adverse reactions.  No benefits for this one either.

Citric Acid

This is not one of the traditional skin care medicinal herbs.  Yet, it is found in numerous creams, some of which claim to be “extra gentle.”  It is a weak acid, but it is still an acid.  It is known to damage the skin, as well as the hair.  There are extracts from citrus fruits that are non-acidic and provide the antioxidant benefits that products containing citric acid claim to provide.

Manuka Honey

This is often listed alongside other medicinal herbs for skin conditions.  It is not, of course, an herb, but bees gather their pollen from plants and to many of us,traditional remedies do not necessarily have to be herbaceous.

Honey has longed been valued for its benefits to the skin’s health and the overall health of the body.  Scientific evaluation has proven that all varieties of honey have some antibacterial and antioxidant activity.  Manuka is simply the most active variety.

Benefits have been seen when it is used to heal blemishes, acne, eczema and psoriasis.  It has been recommended recently for treating the antibiotic resistant staph infections and for treating diabetes related skin ulcers.  Many herbal skin care products contain some type of honey.  Manuka is the one to look for.

Jojoba and Coffeeberry

These two are traditional medicinal herbs to treat skin injuries, burns and other conditions.  They are, in actuality, the same plant. 

Herbal skin care products containing jojoba have been shown to moisturize, but are also beneficial for treating acne.  A component of the plant balances the production of sebum, the skin’s natural oils.

Jojoba herbal skin care products have numerous benefits.  It helps to reduce wrinkles and stretch marks.  It lightens and helps heal scars.  It is useful in treating psoriasis and other problems.  For moisturizing, it has a dual benefit, in that it forms a non-greasy layer that prevents water-loss through the skin.  It is also quickly absorbed by the skin’s cells, to soften and nourish them. 

It is one of the natural extracts that is rich in vitamin E, a necessary nutrient and beneficial antioxidant.  Antioxidants help repair and prevent damage from the sun and pollution.

There are many other beneficial medicinal herbs for skin problems.  There’s just no way to list all of them here, but you have a good start.

Enrique Helmbrecht asked:


If you travel abroad and learn French in France, you will find remarkable places to visit and enjoy all day long. France entertainment ranges from amazing beaches to mountain scenery; from refined cities as Paris to the unique flatlands of Lille in the north; from tasty wines to aphrodisiac cuisine; definitely a country worth the visit, a great chance to learn French in France!

During your stay and while you learn French in France you shouldn’t miss the city of Rochelle, an incredible historical landmark of high towers and water surroundings. Find the Old Harbour and enjoy boat trips to nearby regions or just relax in one of its many beaches while you learn French in France.

A visit to the Eiffel Tower is definitely a must as you learn French in France. The iron construction beside the Seine River was believed to be a waste of money during early periods; now it is considered the most distinguishing tourist feature of France and more than 200 million of people have already visited the tower. If you learn French in France surely this is the best place where to start you trip.

For those interested in the past of France Chartres Cathedral is the greatest gothic cathedral of the country. While you learn French in France also learn about its history and visit this remarkable construction that will take your breath away with its superlative architecture.

Learn French in France and also enjoy outdoor sports and astonishing landscapes in the French Alps. You can practice all type of winter sports in its high slopes, from which Mont Blanc is the highest. Also enjoy deep blue lakes, natural forests and the incredible valley where you can do shopping and dine in beautiful restaurants.

If you come to learn French in France, drinking a national wine and enjoying a typical dish is the most pleasant delight that France has to offer.

Visit the city of Champagne, the home of the delicious drink. In Champagne you will have the chance to hear about the history and the process of production of this renowned wine. In Champagne you will not only learn French in France, but also about world drinking culture.

Cultural events in France also flourish as time goes by. Learn French in France by enjoying famous cinema productions and festivals. France is home to the Cannes Film Festival of international recognition as well as the Nice Jazz Festival. The Bastille Day is an entire day celebration that commemorates the end of the monarchist rule in France. For those coming to learn French in France and wish to enjoy an amazing sport event, Paris offers the huge Roland Garros Stadium where every year the Grand Slam Tennis Tournament takes place, with famous stars as Roger Federer, David Nalbandian and Rafael Nadal.

Another sport widely practice in France is Golf. So if you have come to learn French in France, you can combine your French courses with a golf course to make your stay more entertaining. This sport has been practiced since the 19 C. and today you can find more than 500 golf courses offered in France. So learn French in France while enjoying this traditional sport ritual.

John Bell asked:


1. Why Choosing a Professional Motivational Speaker is so Necessary

Find a professional, motivational speaker with a proven ability to motivate and you can be assured your meeting will have the success all of your hard work will rightly deserve.

A professional motivational speaker can turn ‘average’ event evaluation scores into superlatives such as, ‘brilliant, fantastic and superb’.

Correctly motivate your delegates and you will receive credit for helping to instil in them an internal energy that determines all aspects of their future behaviour. This is why hiring a professional, motivational speaker is so important.

2. Watch out for the ‘Pretend’ Motivational Speaker

It is essential you understand that any Tom, **** or Harry can legally call himself or herself a motivational speaker. So simply finding someone listed as such on a website, or in a business directory, is no guarantee as to his or her ability to motivate an audience.

Would-be motivational speakers are inventing themselves on a daily basis. They see the perceived success, and other associated privileges that a top international, professional, motivational speaker appears to have, and think along the lines ‘I could do that – easy money, travel to exotic places, fast cars, top hotels etc’. Ask a top motivational speaker if that is fair reflection of their lifestyle and he or she is likely to reply ‘If only’. So what do you need to look out for in your search for a motivational speaker?

3. Sourcing a Top Motivational Speaker

Type motivational speaker into a search engine and you can expect many million hits. This, of course, only partially helps you in your quest for the perfect motivational speaker for your event! How many days have you set aside for this task? If you are thinking in hours, rather than weeks, then you are advised to read on:

Choosing a short list of potential motivational speaker candidates from the first two or three pages of a search engine listing seems, and is to some extent, a logical way to proceed. However, there are further issues that are worthy of your consideration:

4. Do I Directly Contact a Motivational Speaker or go via an Agent or Bureau?

Motivational speaker agents and bureaus represent the majority of the best, professional motivational speakers.

Agents are only interested in someone who is already established as a top motivational speaker. They proactively promote the motivational speaker, putting a speaker’s name forward to conference organisers and the like. They charge a fee to the motivational speaker for this service, usually based on a percentage of the motivational speaker’s fee for the occasion. For effective ‘numbers’ management reasons, the choice of motivational speaker found through an agent, can be limiting.

Bureaus tend to be dedicated to providing conference organisers, corporations, associations, and educational institutions with a large selection of professional motivational speakers from which to choose. Too much choice can be their biggest disadvantage.

A so-called Motivational Speaker, good or bad, experienced or amateur, will also often represent their own interests, and so it may be useful if I now provide a few tips on how to identify an established, professional motivational speaker of quality from a large pool of the Johnny-come-lately brigade.

5. With a Quality Motivational Speaker Talent Will Shine Through

Top position for a motivational speaker on search engines usually fluctuates from one day to the next, so compose a short-list from the first two or three pages, and you are ready to begin.

It is worth of bearing in mind that sponsored links for a motivational speaker are there because someone is prepared to pay, sometimes-large amounts, to jump to the front of the queue of motivational speakers. Whereas this is an admirable indication that they are prepared to invest in advertising, it does not necessarily follow that you will receive the best value for your money. Here is an easy way to narrow down your short list:

6. Establish the Experience of the Motivational Speaker

Retype that which you originally searched for, into the search engine, and add one of the names you have recorded in your short list e.g. Motivational Speaker + His or Her Name.

Now you can better determine whether that particular motivational speaker has the expertise you require. You will also have an indication as whether or not an agent or bureau represents them as a motivational speaker.

7. Carefully Research the Motivational Speaker Testimonials

Any motivational speaker, worthy of consideration, will have a selection of testimonials from previous clients available for you to view on his or her website. Ensure companies and individuals are named. Descriptions such as ‘A senior manager at a large well-known company said….’, are of little to no value, and should start alarm bells ringing. Look for named sources from quality companies. Such individuals are usually very selective about which motivational speaker they are prepared to recommend as their own reputation could be on the line.

8. Can the Motivational Speaker Motivate?

It may sound obvious, but the most important trait required by a motivational speaker is an ability to motivate. Tragically, some meetings organisers have previously discovered, to their considerable cost, that it does not necessarily follow that a professional motivational speaker can motivate.

Nor can it be assumed that someone described as a ‘celebrity motivational speaker’ can be expected to somehow inspire your audience by simply turning up on the day. Talks provided by a top motivational speaker are carefully structured and based upon a science that is studied by few and practised by even fewer.

Ensure your choice of motivational speaker has proven credentials, and don’t assume that members of a related, professional body, are somehow qualified and suitable. Minimal experience as a motivational speaker and the price of a membership fee are all that is required, in qualification, to becoming a member of some such organisations.

Being published on motivational techniques, through a reputable source, is a good indication of the expertise needed to work as a top motivational speaker. Use the method described in Tip 6 above to obtain a quick and easy result.

Ideally, watch videos of the motivational speaker performing, and listen to the audience reaction to determine whether he or she has a rapport with the audience. Rapport and humour are essential ingredients in the motivational speaker cake. If, when watching video clips provided by the ‘motivational’ speaker, you are not laughing, then your audience are not likely to laugh either! Laughter is an essential part of motivation.

9. Cost Issues Regarding a Motivational Speaker

Ideally you should have some idea of a ‘speaker fee’ budget before commencing your search for a motivational speaker. The costs in hiring a motivational speaker can vary dramatically and are dependent on the location of venue, numbers of delegates attending, the duration of the required motivational speech and the quality and popularity of the motivational speaker. My advice is this – if your meeting is worth holding it is worth investing in an experienced and proven, motivational speaker. Paying the little bit more often produces an immensely worthwhile investment.

Whether you deal with the motivational speaker direct, or through an agent or bureau, should purely be a matter of choice. In theory the fees of the motivational speaker, quoted from an agent, bureau or motivational speaker, should be the same.

If you are interested in a celebrity motivational speaker you are unlikely to find direct contact details for that person, and your only line of enquiry will need to be through an agent or bureau specialising in celebrity motivational speakers.

Agents that actively promote a motivational speaker have a good idea of the fee normally required to secure a motivational speaker’s services and will share that figure with you when you make your initial enquiry. It is wise to obtain an all-in-fee from an agent.

A bureau’s commission is normally obtained from the motivational speaker. This commission can vary but normally falls between 15% and 30% of the fee for the appearance of the motivational speaker. If they do not have a particular motivational speaker on their books they are usually happy to trace them and make any arrangements on your behalf.

Few professional motivational speakers work with only one agent or bureau. If there is no mention of exclusivity on promotional material you can assume there is not. This, in effect means, that if you come across a motivational speaker of your choice, and he or she supplies contact details, this is an implied permission for you to contact him or her direct and independently negotiate a motivational speaker fee. Your aim should be to obtain value for money.

10. Information Normally Required by a Motivational Speaker.

If you are contacting a motivational speaker direct, and you have researched him or her as advised, you will be confident in knowing you are speaking with the right person for the job.

Should you decide on taking the agent or bureau route, the first thing you need to make perfectly clear, for the reasons described in Tip 8 above, is that you are seeking a motivational speaker.

Next supply the date of the event. A top motivational speaker is usually very popular and you can save yourself a lot of time, and disappointment, by establishing their availability early in the proceedings. It is perfectly acceptable to ask if you can provisionally hold a particular motivational speaker for a few days until a final decision is made.

Good meetings organisers will usually provide a description of the objectives and purpose of a conference, venue, size and type of audience and the duration of the talk required by the motivational speaker. You also need to clearly state what you expect from the motivational speaker.

By way of example you might say ‘at the end of your motivational talk I want the delegates to be laughing and enjoying the meeting. They need to have been entertained, educated, motivated and inspired to eventually return to their place of work and put into action some of the great tips we will be providing at other times during the conference’.

The best motivational speakers provide tried and tested presentations that are skilfully adapted to fit in with the theme of your meeting and will usually meet your requirements fully. For your own peace-of-mind obtain a written agreement of the terms agreed and, where possible, a guarantee of total satisfaction from the motivational speaker.

To Summarise - What’s Needed to Source a Top Motivational Speaker

a) Use a search engine to source a motivational speaker.

b) Produce a short-list of potential motivational speakers.

c) Establish the credibility of the motivational speaker by including their name and area of expertise in a further search of the web.

d) Where possible watch videos of the motivational speaker in action to determine whether they establish a rapport with the audience and their overall style of delivery is as required. Laughing is an essential part of successful motivation.

e) Check the motivational speaker for quality by researching named testimonials provided by his or her previous clients.

f) Contact the motivational speaker, agent or bureau and establish availability, cost etc.

g) Supply the necessary information needed by the motivational speaker.

h) Obtain some form of contract with the motivational speaker that includes a guarantee of satisfaction were possible.

So there you have it: my tips on sourcing a motivational speaker. I wish you every success in your search for a motivational speaker and the meeting you plan to hold.

Les Calvert asked:


The French Property Market

The French real estate market has been booming over the course of the past ten years. Indeed, since the birth of the European Union, a greater number of foreign nationals have taken to purchasing property within the country of France

When it comes to the sale of real estate in and across France, there are two primary areas in which the real property market has been hot. On the one hand, in major cities in France — particularly in the French capital of Paris — newly constructed residential properties have experience a brisk business and trade. A notable number of foreign nationals have taken to purchasing new residential properties in major cities such as Paris in the past five or six years.

In addition to the fast paced market in new residential properties in major French cities, older, larger residences in more rural regions are also in demand. Foreign nationals are making up a significant portion of the group of purchasers who are seeking out and purchasing these types of older, larger properties in rural areas in the country.

Investment Property in France

Like other nations comprising the European Union, France has experienced an up tick in the number of foreign nationals who are investing in commercial real estate in France since the creation of the EU. The pan-European marketplace has created an environment in which investing across national boundaries and throughout Europe has become a profitable enterprise for many men and women.

One example in which foreign investors have played a significant role in real property is found in the number of foreign nationals who have invested in real estate associated with the retail trade in major French cities. Indeed, within Paris alone, the number of foreign investors in commercial real estate, most particularly in buildings and property associated with retail operations, has increased by over 100% in recent times.

Overall, the commercial real estate market in major French cites has proven to be a very profitable investment for many foreign nationals. Most analysts agree that the commercial real estate marketplace should remain a stable and solid investment for investors, including foreign nationals, well into the next decade.

Even with some of the civil unrest that has been experienced in some locations in France during the past year, the real estate market has not experienced any real aftershocks as a result of this restiveness in some parts of the nation.

Residential Real Estate in France - Single Family Properties

As mentioned previously, the residential real estate market has been hot in many locales throughout France. In the major cities, newly built properties have been the subject of brisk sales in recent years. Many foreign nationals have been found snatching up these new residences in Paris and in other larger French cities.

In addition to newly built properties in larger French cities, rural residences have also traded on the marketplace steadily over the course of the past decade. Many foreign nationals have taken to purchasing larger residences in rural areas in France for retreat and holiday or vacation properties. For many years, France has been a destination of choice for holiday travelers from much of Europe and from other ports of call around the globe.

Residential Real Estate in France - Apartments

In the 21st century, the resort communities in France remain some of the most popular destinations for travelers and tourists from around the world. When it comes to French resorts, including the magnificent cities located on the French Riviera, many travelers and visitors actually return to these cities time and again for holiday stays. As a result, the demand for residential properties to be used for vacation purposes runs high in some of these communities. Apartments in resort communities have been in steady demand over the course of the past twenty years.

For the most part, apartments for sale in French resort communities are priced high. Buying an apartment in a major French resort community does not come cheap.

In addition to resort communities, Paris has also experienced a significant increase in the number of new and more expensive apartment units that are being constructed each and every year. Many foreign nationals have taken to purchasing apartments in the French capital city — particularly since the inception of the European Union and the integrated European economic community.

Holiday Property in France

As mentioned previously, vacation real estate has been in high demand in France in recent years. The French resorts, most particularly those resorts in and around the French Riviera, have experienced brisk business in vacation real estate. Generally speaking, these properties come in the form of apartments that are being snatched up by foreign nationals at record rates.

In Paris as well a significant number of residential properties are sold each year to foreign nationals that intend to make use of these properties for vacation or holiday purposes. As in the resort communities, apartments tend to be the residential property of choice for people seeking vacation or holiday properties in the capital city.

Finally, when it comes to vacation or holiday properties in France, rural residences are also greatly in demand. There are some spectacular (and large and expensive) estates that are on the market at this point in time, a good share of them having been purchased by foreign nationals for vacation purposes. Rural French residences are expected to remain in high demand by foreign nationals for use as vacation or holiday properties well into the next decade, according to real estate analysts in France.

Specific steps to buying real estate property in France

The first step that occurs in the real estate buying process in France is an oral agreement to make a purchase. The oral stage of the real estate buying process is informal and actually not legally binding. However, once a buyer conveys a purchasing price to a seller, and if the seller agrees on that offering price, movement towards a binding agreement which is known in France as the compromis de vente.

At its essence, the compromis de vente is a conditional or preliminary agreement to purchase real estate,

Generally speaking, the compromis de vente will set forth those steps and acts that must be taken and that must occur before a final contract will be entered into between the parties and before ownership of the real estate will transfer from the seller to the buyer. For example, after the signing of the compromis de vente, the buyer will have to obtain suitable and appropriate financing while the seller will have to work to make certain that the title to the property is free and clear and that the real estate can be transferred to the buyer without any encumbrances.

At the time the parties enter into the compromis de vente, the buyer will have to make what normally amounts to a deposit in the amount of 10% of the total purchase price. There are limited instances when the deposit is refundable. For example, if free and clear title to the property cannot be arranged during the time period set forth within the compromis de vente, the buyer can back out of the deal and get the deposit money back. However, barring something of this nature, if the buyer does back out of the agreement, he or she generally will lose the deposit money that has been paid pursuant to the terms and conditions of the compromis de vente.

It is highly recommended that the deposit be paid to either a qualified solicitor or a designated notaire. A solicitor or notaire will hold the money until all of the requirements and obligations of the compromis de vente appropriately are completed and concluded. At that time, the money will be paid to the seller if the deal goes through or will be refunded to the buyer under limited circumstances as outlined previously.

Generally, there are legal fees of under 10% that are associated with most real estate sales in France. These fees are due to be paid upon the completion of the sale — at the same time that the balance due on the overall property sale is paid by the buyer.

The real estate agency will also be entitled to a commission. Negotiations between the parties will determine whether it is the buyer or the seller who will pay these fees. The real estate agency fees can be as low as 5% of the purchase price or as high as 10% of the purchase price in some instances.

There are restrictions on how much of the purchase of real estate a foreign national can finance in France. If a foreign national is a citizen of another European Union nation, that person can finance up to 85% of the total purchase price of the real estate. If a foreign national is from a country beyond the European Union, he or she can only finance up to 80% of the total purchase price of the property. On the other hand, a French citizen can finance 100% of the purchase price of the real estate in question.

The final agreement in the real estate sales transaction is what is known as the acte de vente (which roughly translates as the final deed for sale). This agreement is to be signed in front of an official notaire.

Property Abroad always recommends using a Solicitor or Lawyer.

David H. Urmann asked:


Cordless Speakers have granted us the technological convenience of being able to use and bring our MP3, iPods and other gadgets that need speakers in order to showcase a sound system which a lot of people can hear.

Cordless Speakers have granted us the technological convenience of being able to use and bring our MP3, iPods and other gadgets that need speakers in order to showcase a sound system which a lot of people can hear. Gone are days when you need to have an electric socket so that these speakers can work. These days, even these speakers are rechargeable. Most even come packaged in a small, lightweight appearance.

In fact, cordless speakers are one of the wireless systems that we enjoy whenever we listen to the music on the radio, watch movies on a CD or DVD player, as well as in watching our favorite shows on TV. Normal speakers need a speaker cable. However, since the advent of technology, some speakers that are out in the market do not rely on cables anymore.

Cordless speakers accept an audio signal by using radio wave equipment. These speakers run through a transmitter that sits on to produce audio signal. Cordless speakers also have an amplifier towards the boost output. They need battery power and power adapter to plug into the AC power outlet. The average sound of cordless speakers can actually transmit about three hundred twenty feet outdoors and approximately one hundred to one hundred thirty feet indoors, across ceilings and walls. Cordless speakers are commonly modest in sound and size. Hence, the audio boost from this speaker is great because of its amplifier situated inside each speaker. The amplifier needs batteries or an electric output in order to support its function.

A disadvantage that we can only think is that if your cordless speaker needs battery, then this can add up to your expenses and they can block or interfere with other electronic devices around the house.

Hence, with this so-called radio wave technology, where in, signals from the audio source can be detected by the small receivers located within the speakers, they can either augment a wired speaker’s music or work independently on its own.

Hence, this can be an advantage for people who want their music, radio or audio files played anywhere in the house and even while they do their work or chores.

Listed below are the common types and brands of Cordless Speakers.

§ High-Frequency Cordless Speaker: This type of cordless speaker has a digital high-noise sound. This cordless speaker is powered by batteries and main adaptors. Its can also be used for personal computers, MP3 players, portable DVD players and any audio device on the planet. The speakers have 3×3.5 watts.

§ Lexibook Remote Cordless Speaker System: This speaker is compatible with a television, Hi-Fi or radio device. It works even in a range of one hundred meters. Lexibook cordless speakers are able to connect to any device that needs sound by using AA batteries, an adaptor socket and a Bluetooth device. The average price of this speaker is only $ 49.99 US dollars.

§ Yamaha Cordless Speakers: This Bluetooth portable speaker is lightweight and attractive. The speaker has a bass for those who want a sound that is in low to mid volume frequency only. It also delivers one hundred seventy five meters worth of clear sound.

Hence, a good example of this type would be the new Yamaha NX-B02, which is explicit in its quality and specifications. It has a Bluetooth device incorporated in it. Aside from this, it is lightweight and comes in a sleek design. It is also quite expensive, with a selling retail price of $199. Plus, it has an impressive evolution of last year’s NX-A01.

Moreover, this speaker is only 3.25 inches wide and extends up to 6.75 inches high. It is featured in black, white and red colours, along wit the fact that it has no Audio- Video cables attached to it. It is mainly powered by its Bluetooth connectivity and battery powered with four AA’s.

Thus, the NX-B02 is twice the size of the previous NX-A01 but the sound is less prone to distortion unlike the previous NX-A01. Although, the quality of its sound is not designed like a full blast home stereo, it is an excellent choice for a quiet space in the office, your bedroom or even the kitchen.

It also has four buttons located at its uppermost portion, which acts as its control power, two volume controls and Bluetooth activation switch. The right and left sides reveal a titanium cone driver that is about 1.75 inches and having an actual bass port similar to its predecessor, the previous NX-A01. At its back portion, you can make out the discreet connections for the power supply and 3.5 mm stereo input, however, if you would rather power it with batteries or a Bluetooth device, these connections are unnecessary.

Connecting the Yamaha NX-B02 with Bluetooth connectivity is very easy. You can accomplish this by putting the speaker into its Bluetooth discovery mode and hold the Bluetooth button down until the green LED light turns blue. Once connected, you will have no problem in synchronizing your laptop or cellular phones in order to recognize and hook up with the NX-B02.

The only problem with this gadget is that it does not have the capability connect through a solid wall from the audio source. However, it can reach a length of up to 30 feet without hiccups on its audio. Plus, this can be done without any interference such as a solid wall or any other audio device.

Even if this is quite expensive, this device is definitely worth it, due to vast difference it possesses as compared to the cheaper speakers. This would pertain to the quality of sound it features, along with its unequivocal design and Bluetooth connectivity or battery supported energy source. Thus, this is device is very portable and is a perfect match for your iPod.

§ Ircular Cordless Speakers: This elegant cordless speaker brings 863 MHz of frequency. This cordless speaker brand can be virtually connected to any audio device. This would include a television, portable DVD player, personal computer, hi-fi and radio. It also has bass volume control and remote control compatibilities. This speaker is also able to work with AA batteries, an adaptor and a Bluetooth device. Ircular has a cheaper price of only $10 US.

§ Vivanco CHS6500 FM cordless Speakers: This stylish speaker has a range volume of about one hundred and above. It also has 8 channels and an auto tuning cordless speaker. Vivanco is powered by six-sized batteries per speaker. Thus, its speaker features a remote control and bass boost. It also has 2.5GHz of transmission technology.

§ Aqsound Cordless speakers: This speaker can be used via a Bluetooth device, batteries and adaptors. It also has a remote control for minimizing as well as maximizing the volume that greatly depends on the user. Each speaker has a quality bass boost, power control and independent control volumes. The transmitter features three to five millimeters of stereo jack that is lined for easy attachment. Plus, this speaker can be attached to MP3 players, personal computers and hi-fi or DAB radios.

§ Acoustic Energy Cordless Speakers. This scruffy speaker has a brilliant solution for the simple playback of songs that are stored on the external Bluetooth device. Acoustic energy speaker can even be placed up to two meters away from the Bluetooth device. This speaker is also powered by a Bluetooth device, AA batteries and an adaptor. Thus, this speaker has a full volume sound clarity. Although it is a bit expensive for it costs around a hundred and fifty US dollars, it is definitely worth the price.

§ Panasonic PT760 Cordless Speaker: This five-in-one channel speaker is powered by a Bluetooth device as well as AA batteries. It has a menu displayed in order to promote remote navigation. This product provides a solid volume that can be heard up to as far as one hundred twenty meters. This Panasonic PT760 speaker is available for $300 US.

§ SRS -RF930RK RF Cordless Speakers: This type of cordless speaker has a distinct stylish design. This cordless speaker is compatible in audio devices such as MP3 players, portable DVD players, personal computers and the like. It is also powered by AAA batteries, adaptors as well as a Bluetooth device. The price of this speaker ranges from two hundred fifty US dollars up to four hundred US dollars. Thus, the speaker comes with a built-in stand and a beautiful modern design.

onthesource.com asked:


Definition of UNLOCKED Phones:

Unlocked phones are opposite to contract/subscriber phones which are limited to certain phone carriers, but unlocked phones are free in any phone carriers if their network frequencies are matching.

 

Definition of Quad Band Phones:

Quad band phones support GSM850/900/1800/1900MHz simultaneously

 

Posted by: lionheart

I have 9 months left on my t-mobile contract and I’m content with their service. The problem is I want a phone that another carrier has that is not offered by t-mobile. Can I use my sim card with their phone if I purchase an unlocked phone of that type and still have the same service and regular cell phone functions that I have now.

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Sure, the unlocked phone can work well with your pre-paid SIM card, but you should make sure the phone supports GSM900/1800/1900MHz which is required by the SIM card of T-Mobile.

 

Posted by: shiloh64

I have an unlocked at&t tilt aka kaiser Htc tynn. My question concerns how do I get T-mobile software on and At&t software off?

I am trying to sell this phone and it’s confusing to potential buyers. From T-mobile when they place their sims in and it still shows at&t software it is unlocked because otherwise it would ask for PUK a code or message insert sim card.

I unlocked it myself when contract was up requested and received the PUK code used old t-mobile sim card. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

That indicates the phone is not really unlocked, and it can not work suitably with pre-paid SIM cards.

 

Posted by: open1

Once a cell phone is unlocked would I still have to pay for extras like GPS and Web access? Or is all this unlocked to me? If not, how can I get all this for a low cost?

Posted by: jillactor

If I bought an unlocked phone intending to use it with Metro PCS, would all the features that metro supports work, or just some?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

1>    Sure, you should pay extra monthly, just like you have make more calls.

2>    Unlocked phones are none of business with them.

3>    Sorry, we don’t know Metro PCS, we can not answer this question.

 

Posted by: pirate73

I was thinking about buying a unlocked phone, but i do not know if it will work with US Cellular? If any one could answer my question that would be great.

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

We can not locate the concrete network frequency of US Cellular. We suggest you buy those UNLOCKED phones which support 850/1900 simultaneously, namely, quad band cell phones.

 

Posted by: anon25788

So if I by an unlocked phone (considering the an unlocked model of my current phone)will I need any special code, etc. to enable the internet browsers, email connections,etc.? All I have to do in put in my sim card & go?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

What you have to do is to only put the SIM card into the unlocked phone.

 

Posted by: loonster5234

I bought a Motorola trac phone and i like the size. Can i activate this phone on my Verizon account?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Please make sure whether this phone is a contract phone or unlocked phone, if for the former, you can not activate it, if for the latter, needless to activate.

 

Posted by: anon25535

Do i have to pay for service with the sim card? I have verizon but want an i-phone and i can’t afford the switch to another carrier.

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

1>    Needless to pay extra.

2>    Verizon requires CDMA, as we know, iPhone does not support CDMA so far.

 

Posted by: taytay10

i want to buy a unlock phone from t-moble but i have at&t and i am wondering will the phone work when i get it for at&t

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Quad band unlocked phone can help you realize it.

 

Posted by: cncisco

so, will an unlocked phone work with a Net10 or TracFone SIM card?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Sure, it will.

 

Posted by: anon23853

hey, for all you guys that are asking if the unlocked phone will work with your SIM card, look up the phone you want on ebay (there are tons of unlocked phones there) and read the description. it should tell you which SIM cards it works with and answer any other questions you have.

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Unlocked phones are opposite to contract phones, but do not mean they can work in any phone carriers, as you know, different phone carriers need different network frequencies.

 

Posted by: anon23491

I want to buy a phone from ebay.online auction….will it work in India?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Sure, it will.

 

Posted by: anon23395

I plan on buying a phone as a gift and I know my friend uses ATT and still has a year under the existing contract. I was wondering what my safest bet was? I would **** to get a phone that couldn’t be used!

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Buy one unlocked quad band phone, and put the SIM card into the new phone, just go there.

 

Posted by: anon23316

Could you use an unlocked phone with Tracfone?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Sure, you could.

 

Posted by: anon23252

If I buy an unlocked cell phone, and transfer my sim card from my old AT&T Pay as You Go Phone, is it necessary then to go to AT&T Dealer if I want to retain my current number????

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Needless, as the number does not change at all.

 

Posted by: anon23017

good web page… I am a tech nerd and I still did not know what it means to have an unlocked phone… keep seeing all these ads for “unlocked” phones, I wanted to know… now i know and knowing is half the battle… GO Joe.

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Please find the definition of unlocked phones on top.

 

Posted by: mariz0107

thank you soooo much for this… i didnt quite understand the concept but now i do…i have a question though… if unlocked means they can read any sim card that’s inserted in the phone… does it mean that i can insert sim cards from any country; because i live in panama, latin america and i travel to the U.S and a lot and i was wondering if i could just buy one of these phones and buy a sim card of an american carrier and use it when i’m there and when i get back use my regular sim card??

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Quad band unlocked phones can help you solve it. Good luck!

 

Posted by: anon22875

Thank you sooooo much!!! You are providing such a great service for all of us non-geeks. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

You are welcome. Good luck!

 

Posted by: anon22331

I am trying to get the sim card out of a Samsung SCH-U340 … pretend you are speaking to a child and explain how to get to the card … is it under the battery, do you have to unscrew the phone to get to it? Thanks!

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Sure, it is a simple question.

 

Posted by: MoselyJ3

This article is very helpful. I am just looking into the concept of unlocked cell phones. I am learning about SIM cards and the different networks GSM and CDMA. There is one thing I do not understand. If I purchase the unlocked cell phone I want and insert the SIM card, am I good to go? Do I have to sign with or notify any company? Is there a next step I am missing? Thanks so much.

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

What you are required to do it to put the old SIM card into the new unlocked phone.

 

Posted by: mrhappy

im lookin to by a unlocked iphone that works with a Sim. i have verizon service. i was wondering if it would work with my service since verizon phones dont have Sim card in them

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Please buy the unlocked phones which support CDMA, not GSM.

 

Posted by: nick0608

I never knew what an unlocked phone was and didnt know about this site earlier but my answers were answered when i called popular electronics and bought a phone from them for a great deal! This site is very helpful as well thank You!

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Thanks for your frequent visits.

 

Posted by: ssa727

has anyone bought a phone from big time wireless?

Prices are good, but I never bought a phone online before.

Please advise. Thank you!

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Why try to buy some unlocked phones from onThesource? Thanks!

 

Posted by: anon19595

Cellhut is a great place to buy unlocked cell phone. They’ve got some cool next-gen phones from HTC and Nokia

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Please rest assured to buy some unlocked phones from onThesource. Thanks!

 

Posted by: rmtar

I just purchased an unlocked LG Shine. My contract with T-Mobile expires in December. Then what? Do I pay for each call? Do I just continue to use the SIM card that I have from my T-Mobile contract? How will I be charged for calls / service?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Just like before.

 

Posted by: pricanbeauty

I have a tmobile service and I am trying to buy a side kick slide and the phone is new and not unlocked will I have a problem with. Can I just put the sm card with no problem.

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

No problem. Just do it.

 

Posted by: anon17316

Unlocked phones are awesome! they let you switch between sim card from different networks. I always use an unlocked phone because I travel a lot and it saves me a heck of a lot of money on roaming charges, i just buy a pay as you go sim card from my destination, pop it into the phone and it works straight away! Trust me you should use an unlocked phone, it’s well worth it!

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Good luck!

 

Posted by: anon17007

Can you use unlocked phones on U.S. Cellular?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Sure, you can.

 

Posted by: anon16897

I just bought an AT&T Tilt (8925) and bought an unlock code on the internet. Now I’m using my tilt with Fido in Vancouver on Pay as you go. so yes it works right away, just pop in a sim card and your ready to go! It’s just great to have an unlocked phone, I’m planning on taking it to Germany with me in September and just buying a local sim card there. that way I avoid huge roaming charges.

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Good luck!

 

Posted by: cmw

If I want to purchase a cellphone online (a razor v3) that would work the “Cellular South” Network. A CDMA? What do I look for? Most unlocked phones say they are GSM or they are for Version/Alltel/US Cellular/etc.

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

V3 phone does not support CDMA. We will update some CDMA unlocked phones soon. Please concern us closely. Thanks!

 

Posted by: anon16339

Warmbrown - You asked whether unlocking a phone is illegal? If the carrier will eventually do it for a fee what do you think?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

So far, unlocked phones are legal, and we think it is a tendency, after all, it is a telecommunication revolution.

 

Posted by: rob007ny

does the SIM card of the Samsung ACE or the Blackberry 8830 World Edition from Sprint work with any unlock phone?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Sprint company needs CDMA phones.

 

Posted by: anon14984

how do I know if my phone is unlocked?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Put other SIM cards into test(call out and call in), but it can not give you an exact result.

 

Posted by: anon13900

All ‘unlocked’ phones do is allow you to use the particular phone with any of the service providers that use SIM cards. There’s no point in specifically buying one if you don’t plan on changing providers or if your provider doesn’t use SIM cards.

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Correct partly. Consumers should care the frequencies between them.

 

Posted by: anon13582

I am thinking of buying an unlocked phone. Will I be able to use it with a prepaid “jump” account. Jump is a division of Cricket? Thank you! Lin

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Sure, it will.

 

Posted by: taurus

I purchased a unlocked nokia 7360 from ebay and used my sims card from previous phone. I can’t get a signal for the phone the carrier is AT&T do I need to contact them?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Nokia 7360 only supports GSM 900/1800/1900MHz, so it can not work in AT&T. Besides, it has been out of production for some months.

 

Posted by: anon12692

I don’t know if is legal to use unlocked phones or it could conceal a crime?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

How can a cell phone make a crime? Impossible.

 

Posted by: anon12249

I bought a new phone from Palm as “unlocked”. Turns out, it can only be used with AT&T. Isn’t that a locked phone?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

If so, it is not unlocked phone. Contact them soon.

 

Posted by: unlocked

yes the iPhone can be unlocked. Most unlocked GSM phones will work on any GSM network.

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Exactly.

 

Posted by: lgrivera

If I buy an unlocked phone will it work with Suncom Wireless which is in Puerto Rico?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

You’d better buy quad band unlocked phones.

 

Posted by: anon9435

can i unlock nokia 6101?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

It is said some software can do it, but we don’t know who can. Besides, it is a dangerous operation for the phone, maybe it harm the phone forever.

 

Posted by: anon9099

Can the iPhone be made unlocked? How, who would do it? Thanks, AlexK

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

It is said some software can do it, but we don’t know who can. Besides, it is a dangerous operation for the phone, maybe it harm the phone forever.

onThesource offers many iPhone copies, they are completely unlocked.

 

Posted by: anon9036

I would like to buy a pda phone that can support any gsm network from 900/1800/1900, but i have the 3g sim card and it says that it covers 850/1900 network. The guy on ebay says that the phone will work with any of those 3 gsm (900/1800/1900). My question is, will the phone work if i insert my sim card even though it’s a 850 network sim card?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

We think it is a joke. We never see such a advanced phone which supports GSM and 3G signals simultaneously, at least so far.

 

Posted by: anon8439

I just purchased an unlocked blackberry 8310 to replace my 1st gen bb. When I insert the SIM card, will it use the phone number from the previous phone? Will I still have all of the same email server and bluetooth settings?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

The phone number is the same as before. We think you should configure this new phone, but not very sure.

 

Posted by: miket601

Does the nokia N95 work with cellular south?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Yes, it does.

 

Posted by: anon7665

i just bought a nokia N95 on ebay. I have service with cellular south. they say i can’t activate a phone unless i bought it from them. They don’t use sim cards and don’t carry that phone. The nokia N95 that I purchased is unlocked. Is there any way I can use the nokia N95 with cellular south?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Theoretically, it can. Please make sure whether it is an unlocked phone.

 

Posted by: Brundin

I have a two year old Palm Treo 750. I wanted to switch carriers from Sprint to Verizon when I came up against the ‘proprietary’ aspect of the phone.

Being 77 and recently retired, am I forced to stay with Sprint, or is there a way for a wise geek to unlock this (now $400) pink elephant to use with Verizon?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Sprint and Verizon both require CDMA signal. We think a CDMA unlocked phone can solve it.

 

Posted by: anon7530

i bought a unlocked Motorola Razr V3 on ebay and i have a nokia 90.

i have a <> card in my nokia….

can i put the card in the razr and it will work?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Motorola Razr V3 is a quad band phone. But you should tell us your phone carrier name firstly. Thanks!

 

Posted by: anon5805

if you buy an unlocked phone off ebay, say the samsung trace, can you then use it as a prepaid phone?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

If it is unlocked, then it can, or else, it can not.

 

Posted by: anon5460

No, you can’t just put any old SIM card in a cell phone and expect it to work. If the card is not associated with an account at a service provider, you won’t get any service (except maybe 911).

And yes, this article has nothing to do (currently) with Sprint. Sprint is not GSM, does not use SIM cards, and thus “an unlocked phone” is not a concept that applies.

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Good luck!

 

Posted by: anon4522

Do you have to have a service plan or do you just put in a SIM card and then you can call anybody anytime for free? thanks

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

That is the obvious function of unlocked phones.

 

Posted by: warmbrown

Is unlocking a phone illegal?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Sure, legal.

 

Posted by: warmbrown

Can the Nokia N75 be unlocked to use with T-mobile? I really like the phone,but I don’t think T-mobile sells it. I want to be added to my husband’s t-mobile acct and I like that particular phone

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Nokia N95 is a quad band phone. It can work with T-Mobile.

 

Posted by: anon4463

I want to get the Unlocked LG enV VX990 that’s meant to be for verizon but I have cinglular? Will it work?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

No, as different frequencies.

 

Posted by: khensley

i currently have sprint for my cell phone provider, i was interested in buying an unlocked cell phone but dont know a lot about it…. is it possible to use an unlocked cell phone with sprint?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Unlocked CDMA phone can solve it completely.

 

Posted by: anon3548

It is very VERY important you look at your sim card… for instance att in the us is running the 3g sim card. if you buy an unlocked super phone off the net that is for 2g sim card then you will most likely have issues when getting it on the us network. 2g and 2.5g sim cards are used everywhere else in the world as the networks are slowly changing over to 3g.

sim cards are in gsm network phones..

good luck..

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Good luck!

 

Posted by: bluedragon

Hi, I want an unlocked CDMA cello phone that I can use in Korea, where can I buy one. (they don’t seem to have them here, or their $300.00)

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

We will update some CDMA phones on web site soon.

 

Posted by: anon3141

Can you use an unlocked phone with alltel?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Sure, you can.

 

Posted by: reeliao

According my experience, if the phone is unlocked, it will be compatible with any carrier’s network with the same band that your phone supports, for example, if your unlocked cell phone supports GSM 1900,it can be useful in any network with GSM 1900 band.

In conclusion,you need pay attention to two factors: unlocked and GSM band.

I bought an unlocked cell phone on line days ago, which support four band, which means it can use in almost every countries on earth, and feel good, further more, it is inexpensive.

By the way, the online shop i dealt with is Uxcell ,you can get this shop with searchaing “uxcell” in goggle, and the phone i bought is :

“Nautilus” 3 inch TFT Touch Screen PDA 2.0 Mega Camera MP4 MP3 Mobile phone.

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Good.

 

Posted by: anon2357

Is there anyway you can ‘relock’ a phone once it has been unlocked? I have an unlocked RZR and I’d really like to lock it back to the original t-mobile service.

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

It is easy to make unlocked from locked, but not as opposite.

 

Posted by: spoiledm91

Will an Unlocked cell phone work for U.S. Cellular??

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Sure, it will.

 

Posted by: anon2002

From what I’m getting, if you use Verizon, Sprint or Virgin Mobile you cannot use an unlocked phone.

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

To the form two, you should buy CDMA unlocked phones, to the latter, we don’t know the frequency of Virgin Mobile.

 

Posted by: anon1841

if i purchase an unlocked phone online is there any posibilities than it will work in my cellularone network?

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Sure, remember to buy quad band phones.

 

Posted by: marilone

I am a Sprint Cell Phone subscriber. My puppy has chewed my phone almost to oblivion. Is there any compatible phone I can use in it’s place? I don’t want to sign up for additional service time.

From what I have read, I don’t think I can because of my service provider.

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

You should buy unlocked CDMA phones.

 

Posted by: anon985

If i purchase an unlocked cell phone from the states can I put my sim card from canada in it and will it work in canada???

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Sure, the network frequencies of USA is similar to those in Canada.

 

Posted by: sombra

If I purchase a unlocked cell phone will I be able to use it on the Verizon network.

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

Remember to buy CDMA unlocked phones.

 

Posted by: anon327

Hello, I am planing on buying an unlocked cell phone (sony ericsson z610i) and it is NOT quadband. It only supports Tri Band 900/1800/1900. Is there a way to figure out if the Cingular plan that I am using right now can support any of the 3 mentioned above?

Thank you

 

Answered by onThesource(ONLY for reference)

No, Cingular is also names as AT&T Mobility which requires GSM850/1900MHz, you’d better buy quad band unlocked phones.

 

If you have any inquiries, please go to leave message at reviews area, we will reply you ASAP.

 

Search onThesource at Google to look for more UNLOCKED Cell Phones

 

 

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