December 13, 2011 14:29 by
JulieM
We’ve given our check out process a make-over to make it even easier for you to sell your used cell phone, smart phone, digital camera, ipod and more to us. It works virtually the same way as the old process, but is faster and sleeker. If you're anything like us, "shiny" and "new" are some of your favorite words. So check out our shiny, new selling process. As usual, we hope to give our customers the best experience possible when visiting our site, now with extra ease. More...
Short answer, 2 weeks! The long answer will be covered after the break, but if you're looking to stay on top of all the iPhone 5 scoops, you needn't look any further than here! More...
As the Customer Experience Manager here at BMT, I run into a lot of frequently asked questions and one of the most prevalent questions I receive is "What is an ESN?". After a few hundred replies, I've finally decided to tackle this question in depth to help you, our customers, know exactly what an ESN is, what it does, and why you need to know about it before you create an order with us.
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It was way back in late 2006 (can we say that for 2006? It seems like a long time ago) when our founder Brett Mosley who was then just a 24 year-old working in finance, broke his iPod More...
Oh, Apple. It's always waving a shiny, new gadget in our faces that make us want to run down to the nearest mall and buy one--until we see the price tag. Like the rest of us, you've probably had your eye one of its cool products, but you don't want to pay a few month's wages to get one. And now, you won't have to. More...
You use your favorite smartphone, tablet or eReader just about every day, but have you taken the time to think about where you use it the most? In a recent and interesting study, Nielsen has taken the time to figure out that it depends on what gadget you're using.
In its study, Nielsen looked at the three most popular electronics on the market: tablets, eReaders, and smartphones. Researchers conducted a survey of nearly 12,000 device owners and asked them where they use their electronics the most, and how much time each was used in different locations. What resulted were some really unique findings. Check out the results after the jump.
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Have you ever run into this problem? You go to trade in for a new cell phone and the carrier rep tells you your current cell phone is water damaged. You know you haven't dropped it in the toilet, so what gives? More...
How can you add value to your cell phone? Protect it! Keeping your gadgets in protective cases extends the life cycles and keeps them in good condition for longer, which means when you are ready to sell them, you'll probably make more money! Our friends at CellPig.com carry a huge variety of cellular accessories and believe in our mission to reduce e-Waste by extending the lives of your cell phones.
We appreciate their support and want to pass on the love! Check them out for a great selection of cell phone cases today!
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It seems like only yesterday when you could ask the question, "If you were to purchase a new smartphone in the next year, what would it be?" and almost automatically receive the answer "an Apple iPhone." Oh the times, they are a-changin'.
According to a study released by Nielsen, that same question now has a new answer, "an Android phone." It's a trending pattern, and one that shouldn't be too surprising considering the sheer number of Android devices currently on the market. According to Nielsen's latest figures, Android phones now own 37% of the smartphone market share, whereas Apple holds claim to 27% overall.
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Even though you have probably already made a call, sent a text or surfed the web on your cell phone today, have you ever wondered how that magical little device is made? It’s complicated. Luckily, the Environmental Protection Agency breaks it down in this tween-friendly poster of the life-cycle of the cellular phone. I highly recommend revisiting your middle school days by checking it out, and even complete some “educational” activities that go along with it. As many good things that cell phones add to our lives, it’s important to remember that everything comes with a price and in this case, it’s damage to the environment. BuyMyTronics.com is proud to be an e-cycler and of the part we play in giving cell phones a second chance at life.
For more information on recycling see the EPA’s e-cycling faq.
If you feel like you're on the outside looking in because you don't have an iPhone 4, a Blackberry Bold, or a Droid X, you'll be happy to hear that you actually belong to the majority of cell phone users in America.
According to a study from Forrester conducted this year, only 17 percent of cell phone users in America own a smartphone. This is true not only for the Baby Boomers, but also for the more "tech savvy" Gen X and Gen Y generations. While the Gen X'ers and the Gen Y'ers are the most likely to own a smart phone, less than 25% of each of these age groups own and use a smartphone. This means that the majority of these individuals are using "feature" phones; phones like the LG Ally or the Samsung Reclaim.
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Here is Chris Eckerdt and his review of the Dell Streak, oh wait, that's me!
Here is a ranking of our top electronic gadget trade-ins, enjoy!
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