Cartronix, Inc Home Theater & Mobile Audio Northwest Indiana

INSTALL MY FLAT PANEL TV

2012-01-20T11:32:00.001-06:00

I want to hang my TV on the wall. We talk to people about mounting TV’s almost on a daily basis. Most don’t understand the complexity involved when putting up a TV. Location, electricity, source, safety, these are the specifics that most consumers overlook when they want to put up a TV.

Questions to consider.

1. Do I have an electrical connection where I want my TV?

2. Where do I put my cable box?

3. What about my DVD player?

4. Can I connect my surround sound equipment?

Every one of these bring a new layer of complexity to the project. At Cartronix Home we’ve been thru this process hundreds of times. Let us help you with your TV install. We carry a variety of mounting brackets for various size TV’s, cable and phone wire for equipment relocation and reasonably priced HDMI cables to complete your installation.

Cartronix Home (219)548-2571

INSTALL MY FLAT PANEL TV

2012-01-20T11:30:00.001-06:00

Questions to consider.

1. Do I have an electrical connection where I want my TV?

2. Where do I put my cable box?

3. What about my DVD player?

4. Can I connect my surround sound equipment?

Cartronix Home (219)548-2571

Remote Start Key Less Entry The Best Gift Of The Year

2011-11-25T08:21:00.000-06:00

Remote Start Key Less Entry The Best Gift Of The Year

Viper Security and Remote Start Systems

2011-10-13T12:25:00.001-05:00

Another added October special here at Cartronix is a fantastic security & remote car start deal!

The Viper 5601 1-Way Security & Remote Start System.

(2) 5-Button SuperCode 1-Way remote key fobs.

SuperCode range up to 2,000 feet.

Remote Car Start

Keyless Entry

Siren

Shock Sensor

Parking Light Flash

Starter Kill

Plus many more awesome features!

You can get this unit installed for the month of October for only $349.95 !

Just give us a call today (219) 548-2571

Cartronix Inc 2912 N. Calumet Ave Valparaiso, IN 46383

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CAR AUDIO & MOBILE ELECTRONICS SALE OCTOBER 8TH !

2011-10-05T08:18:00.001-05:00

Hey fans, customers and friends - Here are a few reasons to wake up Saturday morning!

ROCKTOBER YOUR RIDE CAR AUDIO SALE!

CARTRONIX CAR AUDIO SALE

Saturday October 8th

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

2912 N. Calumet Ave Valparaiso, IN 46383

219-548-2571

Stop by for a dounut and a NOS! ( It's a great combo!)

We are clearing out old inventory to make room for more new models and brands.

4-Channel Amp $75.00

Pioneer App Radio $359.00

Subwoofers $38.00

500 Watt Amp $129.95

Empty Subwoofer Boxes $60.00

Dynamat All on Sale

All Head Units on Sale

Power Amp Kits $19.95

Security & Remote Car Start Systems $149.95 + INSTALL

Remote Car Start Systems $79.95 + INSTALL

Memphis PR 12" Subwoofers HUGE DISCOUNT!

ALL CURRENT STOCK, IF IT'S NOT OUTSIDE WILL BE MARKED DOWN AND IT WILL BE SOLD AT A GREAT DEAL, JUST ASK FOR SPECIAL PRICING!

Memphis Car Audio

Rockford Fosgate

Clarion

Pioneer

Dynamat

JVC

FLI

Viper

Avital

AstroStart

Remember this sale ends at 1:00 PM! - While supplies last!

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Memphis Car Audio Sr1.500 Street Reference Amp

2011-09-13T10:46:00.001-05:00

What a great amp this is for the money!

Street Reference Amplifiers are the definition of power simplified... No frills, just WATTS of POWER!

Standard Features of the Street Reference Amp:

Oversized brushed aluminum heatsink
Hi-Level inputs
Selectable bass boost on all models
Remote gain control with mono amps

350 Watts X 1 RMS @ 4 Ohms

500 Watss X 1 RMS @ 2 Ohms

We have these Memphis Car Audio Street Reference Amps on special for the rest of September and if you purchase one today - we will give you a pair of Memphis Car Audio Street Reference 12" Subwoofers!!

All under $299.00 !

Cartronix Mobile Electronics

Chicago, Northwest Indiana

2912 N. Calumet Ave Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 548-2571

www.cartronix.com

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Now Hiring Mobile Electronic Installers

2011-09-07T11:38:00.001-05:00

Mobile Electronics Car Audio Sales & Installer

Cartronix, Inc - Valparaiso, IN 46383

Do you love Electronics & Working on cars?

We are hiring Mobile Electronics Installers for Car Audio Installers !

Since 1976 Cartronix, Inc has been a leader in Northwest Indiana selling & installing mobile electronics.

We are looking for an installer with the following skills.

Remote Car Starters
Alarm Systems
Mobile Video Systems
Car Audio Systems
Amps & Subwoofers
Custom Subwoofer Boxes
Some sales
Working with brands such as: Metra, Pioneer, Directed, Viper, Alpine etc. a plus!
Must have basic tools
Good driving record.
Must be also to take sales calls when not installting and help answer tech questions.

You must be able to perform a remote car starter installation within two hours.

MUST HAVE AT LEAST 4 + YEARS OF Experience !

Stop by our Valparaiso locaiton to drop off your resume or send your resume via email 12 volts @ cartronix .com

Cartronix Inc.
2912 N Calumet Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-548-2571

You can visit us @ www.cartronix.com
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Denali Receives Memphis Car Audio Upgrade!

2011-05-10T12:48:00.003-05:00

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Project: 2007 GMC Denali

Customer request:
Wants more bass for the driver & passenger seats. Also wants the amp either hidden or flush mounted. Customer also has two wireless headphones for his video system he would like a place to store them so the kids don't step on them.
Final request unlock his factory GM Navigation CD/DVD player so he can view & use in motion features.

We will try to keep this blog entry current with pictures.

We are using a Memphis Car Audio 10" Flat subwoofer, Memphis Car Audio PR600 Subwoofer amplifier & a Memphis Car Audio 16-6ix with all Memphis connections.

More custom car audio pictures later in today.

Denali Receives Memphis Car Audio Upgrade!

2011-05-10T12:48:00.001-05:00

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Project: 2007 GMC Denali

We will try to keep this blog entry current with pictures.

We are using a Memphis Car Audio 10" Flat subwoofer, Memphis Car Audio PR600 Subwoofer amplifier & a Memphis Car Audio 16-6ix with all Memphis connections.

More custom car audio pictures later in today.

Memphis Ca Audio Marine, Let's get Wet!

2011-04-22T03:45:00.001-05:00

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Our new Marine display is 99% down!
Just waiting on the 12" Marine subwoofer.
Got a boat? Bring it! Let's make some sound waves.

Cartronix Mobile Electronics
Listen. Loud.
2912 N. Calumet Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2571
www.Cartronix.com

Fast Five Premiere. Fast Five Car Show. Sweepstakes with Memphis Car Audio. Chicago & Northwest Indiana

2011-04-07T10:53:00.001-05:00

Memphis Car Audio is a PROUD Partner of the FAST FIVE PREMIERE INSTANT WIN GAME!

TEXT "FASTFIVE" TO 50101 For a chance to INSTANT WIN over 2,000 PRIZES including:

2,0000 FAST FIVE Movie Tickets

10 - VIP Passes to Universal Studios

1 - Authentic Fast Five Memphis Car Audio System

25 - AFM1 Fulmer Helmets, the same model helmet as used in the film

100 FAST FIVE DVD's

FAST FIVE in Theaters and IMAX 04.29.11 www.fastfivemovie.com

FAST FIVE CAR SHOW

Sponsered by Cartronix Inc-Memphis Car Audio. IonPCs. Ill Garages. Portage 16 IMAX

CAR SHOW Free Admission - One DAY ONLY ! Saturday, April 30th 10:00am - 8:00pm

At the Portage 16 IMAX 6550 American way, Portage, IN 46368

Bring your own food, chairs, etc.
Show off your custom vehicle (all vehicles are welcome!)
Enjoy the theater premiere of the The Fast & Furious : Fast Five
Please NO burnouts or wreckless driving in the parking lot.

FAST FIVE CAR SHOW LOCATION MAP :

http://maps.google.com/maps/place?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&a...,+IN+46383&cid=2189633575647973004&z=14

Cartronix, Inc Mobile Electronics 2912 N Calumet Ave Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 548-2571

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Mobile Video Systems | The babysitter for your car.

2011-03-03T10:32:00.001-06:00

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With vibrant colors and startlingly realistic sound, Cartronix Mobile Video systems opens up a brilliant new way to keep the kids busy on a long road trip. No more, "How much longer mommy?"

This 2011 Chrysler Town & Country owner wanted dual screens so all three children could enjoy the latest Disney movie. Our Cartronix mobile electronics installers made custom brackets to work with the factory flip down pockets.

They also wired an 3 pairs of IR headphones so the kids could listen to the movie & the parents could enjoy adult conversation or rock down the road with their favorite tunes. The center console below includes a 1/2 din DVD player which was also custom mounted and fitted into a blank factory pocket. The DVD player not only plays dvd's but also has a SD memory card input along with an external aux input for future use.

This family is ready for the spring break road trip!

Cartronix, Inc
Mobile Electronics
2912 N. Calumet Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2571
www.Cartronix.com
www.facebook.com/Cartronix

How to Buy a Remote Start System

2011-02-12T09:23:00.001-06:00

A Remote Start System allows you to warm up your car during cold days before you leave your home or office. Moreover, it can be used to turn on the air conditioner during hot summer days or the heater during cold winter days. Remember last week when is was freezing - Your car was so darn cold in the morning. - Here are just a few suggestions on how to purchase a Remote Car Starter.

#1. Select a system that will give you visual confirmation that the remote start is engaged. This can be achieved by flashing the headlights or parking lights.

#2. Make certain that the system includes a pin switch on the hood of the vehicle. The switch will sense when the hood is open and prevent the remote start from starting the car. This protects you or a mechanic who may be working on the car.

#3. Make certain that the system can incorporate the foot brake so that the remote start system cuts off when the brake is tapped.

#4. Make certain that the system can monitor the transmission to assure that it is in park when the remote start system is engaged. If the transmission is out of park, this monitoring feature will prevent the system from starting the car.

#5. Make certain that there is a relay added to the starter of the car so that the starter will not grind if you engage it while the engine is already on. Remember, you will have to turn the ignition switch on with the key when you enter the car after you have remotely started it. The antigrind feature protects the car's starter from damage if you accidentally engage the starter while turning on the ignition switch.

#6. Make certain that the system includes a temperature sensor or an oil-pressure circuit to sense whether the engine is overheating. It should be able to shut off the engine if it is too hot.

#7. Select a system that allows you to program what button or buttons you use to engage the remote start. If you have children and they like to play with your remote transmitter, this feature can prevent them from accidentally starting the car. The installer can simply program the remote so that two buttons need to be pressed simultaneously to engage the remote start.

#8. Choose a system that allows you to stop the remote start via the transmitter.

#9. Select a system that will turn the engine on if the ambient temperature drops below a certain level if you live in a very, very cold climate.

#10. Select a system that has a range of at least 400 feet. We highly suggest a system with at least 800 feet or more.

#11. Select a system that can bypass the original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) immobilizer systems if your car is equipped with one. The OEM system requires a key with a microchip imbedded in it to start the car. Some manufacturers have created ways to bypass this when engaging their remote start product.

#12. Once you have decided on the features your remote start system will include. Talk with your local mobile electronics retailer about the products they offer. Many times they will have a demonstration unit set up.

#13. Ask about warranty & labor warranty, some systems have a lifetime warranty and some dealers over 2 years of labor warranty or longer.

#14. Make sure the local retailer has been in business and installing remote car starters for at least 5-8 years. Some of these systems can get tricky on the newer advanced cars - you need a local company that are experts.

#15. Don't purchase any cheap model, this will give you headaches in the future. Stay away from the big box stores and uncle Wally.

Here is some quick information about the latest in Remote Car Start technology and a new system which is becoming popular.

Viper SmartStart?

Are you tired of carrying around another clunky remote control on your keyring or finding yourself out of range when you really need to warm up or cool down your car before getting in? Now you can remote start or lock and unlock your car just by pushing a button on your Android, Iphone, Blackberry smartphone; using the popular Viper SmartStart app from Directed Electronics, the leader in vehicle security and remote start.

The simple graphical interface gives you control over the following features of your installed Viper remote start or security/remote start system:

Lock/arm
Unlock/disarm
Remote car starter
Trunk release
Panic or car finder

You can also control multiple vehicles – great for families! – and assign more than one user to control a vehicle. It's easy with SmartStart!

To find an authorized remote car starter dealer click here

For more information please contact:

Cartronix, Inc

Remote Car Starter Experts

2912 N. Calumet Ave

Valparaiso, IN 46383

(219) 548-2571

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At&t Cartronix Contest! Win a Bluetooth headset! You must Click on (Read More) to WIN!

2011-02-07T14:06:00.001-06:00

At&t Cartronix Contest! WIN a Samsung Bluetooth !

Contest Question: In 1981 what item did people line up in front of Cartronix to purchase?

Here are the rules:

#1. You must first suggest our fan page to one of your friends.

#2. You MUST post your correct answer in the comments section below this blog post.

#3. The first person to post the correct answer will WIN!

#4. We will leave the contest open for 24 hours and post the correct winner & answer via Facebook.

You will need to post your answer in the (Comments Section) below this post using the Read more on Posterous link. The At&t Cartronix winner will receive

Well what do I WIN from At&t Cartronix, Inc ?

You will WIN a SAMSUNG BLUETOOTH HEADSET !

HURRY AND POST YOUR ANSWER IN THE COMMENTS SECTION BELOW !

About Cartronix, Inc

Cartronix, Inc was established in 1976 and continues to be locally owned & operated with 5 locations in Northwest Indiana. (Valparaiso) (Merrillville) (Portage) (Schererville) We are the largest at&t dealer in Northwest Indiana and have helped over 32,000 customers connect to their lifestyle - being mobile electronics, at&t wireless phones or in their home with custom home theater systems.

We strive for the best customer service and fair prices.

We also have a Custom Audio Video Home Theater Department that can sell & design a home theater system for your new home or basement. Don't forget to stop by our Car Stereo Mobile Electronics store for Memphis Audio, Ipod Hook-up, etc. 2912 N. Calumet Ave Valparaiso, IN 46383

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At&t Wireless Plans
At&t Smartphones (Blackberry) (Android) (iPhone)
At&t Pay As You Go
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At&t High Speed Internet
At&t Uverse TV
DirecTV Services
Car Stereo & Mobile Electronics (Memphis Audio)
Remote Car Starters & Security (Viper)
Custom Whole House Audio/Video Systems
Home Theater Systems
Security Camera Systems
Business Phone Systems
Corporate Audio & Video Systems

Our Cartronix, Inc. staff is trained to help you connect, understand and make your shopping experience the best. Please feel free to contact me in regards' to any improvements we can make about our services or about your last shopping experience.

DIRECTV, When it's time to cut the cable simply call Cartronix, Inc

2011-02-05T12:06:00.001-06:00

When it's time to cut the cable, Cartronix, Inc would be happy to answer any of your DIRECTV questions.

Why DIRECTV?

DIRECTV is everything TV ought to be: the hottest shows, the biggest movies and the most anticipated sporting events -- all in crisp digital-quality picture and sound. The best in entertainment is what DIRECTV is all about.

Proud History

When DIRECTV launched in 1994, it was the first entertainment service in the U.S. to deliver all digital-quality, multi-channel TV programming to an 18-inch satellite dish. The launch of DIRECTV® service, with its national reach, provided people across the continental U.S. with a much needed alternative to cable. And for the first time, rural consumers who were not being served by cable at all now had access to programming like their urban and suburban counterparts.

Breakthroughs in Innovation

DIRECTV also pioneered technological breakthroughs, including the first national system with interactive on-screen program guide and pay per view ordering by remote control. DIRECTV innovations and awards for digital broadcast satellite technology have set a new standard for televised entertainment.

The Leader in the Field

Today, DIRECTV is the nation's leading digital multi-channel television service provider. We offer access to hundreds of channels of quality programming in the places people live — single family homes, condominiums and apartment buildings. DIRECTV also provides television entertainment to tens of thousands of commercial locations, including airports, hotels, restaurants, bars, hospitals and office buildings. And all of this is backed by award-winning customer service and our dedicated employees who make it all work.

Continuing on the Cutting Edge

DIRECTV is continuing to redefine the world of television entertainment. Advances in technology are enabling our viewers to have greater control over their viewing and experience new services on their television, such as digital video recording (DVR), high-definition TV, expanded multicultural programming, interactive programming and more.

With all these exciting entertainment choices and features, DIRECTV is not only making entertainment history it's delivering the future of entertainment today!

Choose a DIRECTV^® package that is best for you!

DIRECTV^® FAMILY™ package

Over 50 channels of family programming suitable for all ages, including local channels*
Everyday low price

^$29.⁹⁹

per month

DIRECTV^® CHOICE XTRA™ package

Over 210 channels of the best in movies, sports, music, specialty, and family programming
Local channels included at no extra charge*
3 months free Starz^® and SHOWTIME^®, a $72 value

^$29.⁹⁹

per month

for 12 months
after rebate
with 24-month agreement*

DIRECTV^® CHOICE XTRA™ package w/DVR service

Over 210 channels combined with the added convenience of DVR service
Local channels included at no extra charge*
3 months free Starz^® and SHOWTIME^®, a $72 value

^$36.⁹⁹

per month

for 12 months
after rebate
with 24-month agreement*

DIRECTV^® CHOICE ULTIMATE™ package w/HD Access and DVR service

Over 225 channels combined with the added convenience of DVR service, plus FREE HD***, a $10/mo value! 11 movie channels.
Local channels included at no extra charge*
3 months free Starz^® and SHOWTIME^®, a $72 value

^$41.⁹⁹

per month

for 12 months
after rebate
with 24-month agreement*

DIRECTV^® PREMIER™ package w/HD Access

Over 285 top channels, including 31 premium movie channels and over 35 specialty sports channels, plus FREE HD***, a $10/mo value!
Local channels included at no extra charge*
3 months free Starz^® and SHOWTIME^®, a $72 value (bill credit of $24/mo for 3 months)

^$80.⁹⁹

per month

for 12 months
after rebate
with 24-month agreement*

We would be happy to answer any of your DIRECTV questions have today! Just give us a CALL!

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*Prices include DIRECTV $24 bill credit for 12 months after rebate, plus an additional $5 with online rebate and consent to email alerts from DIRECTV, and a $5 instant AT&T bundle discount. To qualify for the $5 instant AT&T bundle discount you must combine your AT&T and DIRECTV billing on your AT&T bill if you have local service. With agreement.** Eligibility for local channels based on service address. Not all networks available in all markets.

Offers end 2/9/11. Credit card required (except in MA & PA). New approved customers only (lease required). Hardware available separately. $19.95 Handling & Delivery fee may apply. Bill may not reflect DIRECTV and AT&T bill credits at same time. Applicable use tax adjustment may apply on the retail value of the installation.

To access DIRECTV^® HD programming, HD Access fee ($10/mo.), and HD equipment are required. Number of HD channels varies by package.

***Free HD requires the CHOICE ULTIMATE™ or PREMIER™ package and activation of HD Access. Includes access to HD channels associated with your programming package. Number and type of HD channels based on package selection. Also requires at least one (1) HD Receiver. Account must be in "good standing" as determined by DIRECTV in its sole discretion to remain eligible. More restrictions may apply, please contact your salesperson at the time of order for more details.

Less has never done more! Pantech Laser by At&t Cartronix, Inc

2011-02-04T09:33:00.001-06:00

Extremely thin. Fully loaded.

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The Pantech Laser™ is the thinnest sliding full keyboard device ever offered by AT&T. At less than 1 cm thick, this smart and sleek phone packs in plenty of powerful tools and features, making it a must-have addition to your life that can slide comfortably into your purse or pocket. Do your banking, access apps and Web, and capture pics and video on the gorgeous 3.1” AMOLED touchscreen. And get real-time directions or connect to your social networks over AT&T’s lightning-fast mobile broadband network. You’ll be amazed you can do so much with so little.

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Touchscreen and Full Keyboard
Easily access your features and apps on the intuitive screen, or slide out the stealth keyboard for texting at 3G speed.

Text Messaging and IM

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3 Megapixel Camera with video
Get high-resolution (2048x1536) images on the go, or film your own reality TV with the built-in MPEG4 video recorder.

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Cartronix Car Audio What We Do

2011-02-03T20:04:00.001-06:00

We will be updating our blog with more car audio installation pictures & product reviews in the future so stay tuned. In the meantime here is just a brief list of brands/services in car audio - mobile electronics we offer @Cartronix Inc

Brands Carried:
- Memphis Car Audio
- Pioneer
- Alpine
- JVC
- Kenwood
- Parrot
- K40

Installation:
Custom Car Audio Systems
Subwoofer Boxes
Amplifiers
Crossovers
Replacement Speakers
Bluetooth Kits
Mobile Video
Head Unit Installation
Navigation Systems
Custom Radar Detectors
GPS Tracking Units

Stay tuned for custom car audio
pictures & reviews!

Cartronix, Inc
Custom Audio & Video
Mobile Electronics
2912 N. Calumet Ave
Valparaiso, IN
(219) 548-2571
www.Cartronix.com
www.facebook.com/Cartronix

Replace your blown factory speakers

2011-02-03T13:22:00.001-06:00

Tired of that awful distortion sound in your car door or dash, we have replacement speakers which we can install in the factory location. Speakers come in all shapes & sizes and we keep most of them in stock. Stop by our North Valparaiso location next time your driving by & we will cure that awful noise!

Memphis Car Audio, Arriving soon in Northwest Indiana Cartronix, Inc

2011-01-12T12:56:00.005-06:00

Memphis Car Audio It’s the birthplace of the blues and rock & roll. The roots of soul and hip-hop are still flowing through these muddy waters.

Memphis music is the real deal, whether at home on the porch or in the garage, cruising the avenue or rocking the concert hall. It’s haunting, soul-searching, pulsating emotion in four/four time.

The Memphis sound is raw and powerful. Diverse. True to the street. If you've heard it, you'll never forget it. If you haven't, it's time to take your ride to Memphis.

We have been in the aftermarket car audio business for over 40 years. From the early days of under-dash 4-tracks, to the modern day monster amplifiers, we've been with you since the very beginning. Get in and ride with Memphis Car Audio for the next 40.

Cartronix, Inc has been in the Car Audio business for over 30 years and we know what makes a great product. Memphis Car Audio will be a great match for our car audio clients in Northwest Indiana. As of yesterday we have became An Authorized Memphis Car Audio dealer and have orders placed. Stock will be showing up within 2 weeks or sooner. So get ready, we will make your car ROCK!

Cartronix, Inc (Mobile & Home Electronics)
2912 N. Calumet Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383(219) 548-2571

Be sure to check out the Memphis Car Audio 2011 > Catalog

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Technology Job Opening at Cartronix!

2010-12-08T12:03:00.000-06:00

Technology Job Opening at Cartronix!

Use Protection Kids.

2010-10-27T15:56:00.006-05:00

Is your At&t Wireless device protected?

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2010-10-05T13:53:00.003-05:00

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Win 1 of 4 Samsung Bluetooth Headsets.

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Do a Social Backflip with at&t and Cartronix

2010-03-02T09:19:00.009-06:00

PRE-ORDER CLICK HER NOW TO GET YOURS!

MOTOROLA BACKFLIP™
with MOTOBLUR™ and Android

* Always-on social networking
Sync with Facebook®, MySpace™, and Twitter™ from home screen

* Never-before-seen QWERTY flip design
Touch pad, touch display, and back-flip QWERTY with table top mode

* Up to date contacts
Contacts, including status and pictures, auto-populate from social networks

* "PC-like" web browsing
Best of the Web with full HTML web browsing on the nation’s fastest 3G network

MOTOROLA BACKFLIP™, AT&T's first Android phone, combines a revolutionary back-flip design with MOTOBLUR™ and Android to organize and sync your conversations, friends, and favorite content from multiple sources directly to your phone.
Details

* Web Browser: Android Webkit full HTML browser for "PC-like" web browsing
* Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g and AT&T Hot Spots for instant Wi-Fi access at over 20,000 locations
* 3G: Broadband data speeds on the nation’s fastest 3G network
* Touchscreen: 3.1-in. HVGA (320 x 480 pixels)
* Touch pad: BACKTRACK™ navigation tool behind screen
* Camera: 5 MP autofocus camera with LED flash
* Messaging and Email
o Text and multimedia messaging (SMS, MMS)
o POP3/IMAP (embedded), Corporate email synch, Push Gmail
o Google Talk™ and IM (AIM, Live, Yahoo)
* Music and Video
o PLAYABLE FORMATS: AAC, H.263, H.264, MP3, MPEG-4, WAV, MIDI, AAC+
o Video capture rate at 24 frames per second
o 3.5 mm headset jack

* PC Connectivity: USB 2.0 (High Speed) standard micro USB connector
* Location and Orientation: aGPS, Accelerometer and E-compass
* Bands/Modes: UMTS 850/1900/2100MHz, GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps (category 7/8), EDGE Class 12, GPRS Class 12
* Expandable Memory: microSD slot, 2 GB preinstalled (Up to 32 GB)
* Physical
o Weight: 4.7 oz.; 133 grams
o Size: (H X W X D): 53.0 x 108.0 x 15.3 mm
* Power
o Battery: 1400 mAh
o Talk time: up to 350 minutes (6 hrs)
o Standby time: up to 315 hours (13.5 days)
* U-Pick: Want another feature? Find and download the app that will do it from the Android Market!

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Visit us @ Cartronix.com

Valparaiso: 219-464-2571
Portage: 219-762-2571
Merrillville: 219-756-2571
Schererville: 219-856-2571

Motorola BACKFLIP™ with MOTOBLUR™ Fact Sheet

Bend the Smartphone Rules

Take smart in a whole new direction with Motorola BACKFLIP™ with MOTOBLUR™. BACKFLIP maximizes the multi-tasking potential of MOTOBLUR with unique design elements making it as smart as it is social. The reverse flip transforms BACKFLIP into a hands-free video player, music player, digital picture frame and alarm clock. It’s time to have some flippin’ fun with BACKFLIP with MOTOBLUR.

Flip, Tap and Be On Your Way

MOTOBLUR, Motorola’s Android-powered content delivery service, organizes all your favorite friends, feeds and messages and streams them to live widgets for immediate reply, so you can focus on what people have to say – instead of how they send it. Blast your status to Facebook®, MySpace and Twitter – all at once, right from the home screen or even send a group text and let everyone know where you're heading. Friend-feeds, status updates, wall posts, bulletins and photo uploads from your social media sites are automatically fed to the Happenings widget. Sign up for all your favorite news feeds, sport scores and celeb gossip and have it delivered to customized widgets so you never miss a breaking story.

A Whole New Perspective in Reverse

For those on the social edge, BACKFLIP with MOTOBLUR offers a new way to view your favorite content. With a reverse-flip design, BACKFLIP transforms into an entertainment powerhouse on a clear 3.1” hi-res screen. In table-top mode, watch your favorite YouTube™ sensation, reminisce through last night’s photos or lay back, relax and enjoy the show. Scroll quickly and easily through menus and features with BACKTRACK™, a touch panel located behind the home screen, offering you an unobstructed view of Web, texts, e-mails and news feeds. From back to front BACKFLIP puts your life in a new perspective.

BACKFLIP is BACKED-UP

MOTOBLUR’s secure server comes fully integrated with GPS tracking from the online owner’s portal and remote data wipe. So while you may lose your phone, you won’t lose the contacts and data that keep you connected. Now all your contacts, log-in information, home screen customizations, e-mail and social network messages are backed-up, so you can rest easy.

Apps, Photos and More

Access to more than 18,000 apps and widgets on Android Market™ gives you the ability to personalize BACKFLIP however you’d like. A 5 megapixel camera with flash takes sharp photos which show up brilliantly thanks to BACKFLIP’s 3.1” high-res display. Additional extras such as aGPS, Wi Fi, hotspot support1 and stereo Bluetooth1 assure that you will have everything you need always at your fingertips.

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Video Cameras Stop Loss

2010-02-23T10:25:00.001-06:00

(Hidden Cameras Part 2)

In recent years, the National Retail Federation has reported that losses due to theft soared to more than $34.5 billion, which was attributed to theft by employees, customers and vendors. There was also a dramatic increase in the use of CCTV over the same period of the increase in theft. Unfortunately, this demonstrates that smarter thieves see traditional surveillance as a meager hurdle to great gains.

Mobile electronics, At&t Services, Custom Audio & Video and yes we do this solution also. Man sometimes I think we do too much - but since 1976 Cartronix, Inc has established our business model in offering latest technology to offer to consumers.

COVERT (Hidden) surveillance cameras - give YOU the advantage over those crooks, and the power to finally put a stop to your losses.

Here are 4 vulnerable areas in your business that make ideal locations for hidden surveillance cameras.

#1. The Cash Register
Transactions around the cash register often entail a lot of fast action. Seasoned shoplifters will look for the more busy registers, hoping the cashier doesn't recognized the items stuffed underneath the cart, in their coat, etc. What's more, employees operating the cash register pocket some extra spending cash for date night, and will even coordinate efforts with friends posing as customer so items can be undercharged or not charged at all.

#2. Back Door & Dumpster (Dumpster? Yep that's right)
Back doors and dumpsters are favorite places for thieving employees. It's easy for employees to camouflage valuable merchandise with trash leaving the building, even when prevention measure are employed. A camera disguised as a utility enclosure, loudspeaker or light blend in perfectly in these areas.

#3. Storage Rooms
Storage rooms are typically lacking supervision, and traditional surveillance cameras can be easy to avoid or even if the employee is good they can try to disable them. Store owners commonly uncover proof that this area is vulnerable, finding discarded packaging, empty boxes, etc long after the crime was committed. While dishonest employees find comfort in these backrooms, these areas also are the easiest to place hidden cameras.

#4. Self Serve Areas
Seasonal garden centers, Coffee & Soda dispensers, anything the public has access to are favorite areas for both dishonest employees and shoplifters. Hidden cameras placed near the most valuable items can provide close up shots at strategic angles for clear identification -

Video Cameras. IP Video. DVR's. Covert. home & commerical applications - We can handle all of your needs.

Cartronix, Inc
(219) 548-2571

At&t annouces First Device On Android Platform

2010-02-18T10:11:00.004-06:00

This phone will be available from Cartronix on March 7th and comes packet with all the goodies you’d expect. 5 Megapixel camera, plenty of memory, and of course, MotoBlur.

Read on for a video, specs, and press release…

Key Features:

* Android OS
* Mobile email and IM
* Access to Android Market, which features thousands of available applications
* Pre-loaded applications include AT&T Maps, AT&T Music, Gmail, GoogleTalk, Google Maps and more
* MOTOBLUR™ synchronized contacts
* Customized news and social networking feeds

Specifications:

* Chipset: Qualcomm MSM 7200A
* Bands/Modes: WCDMA 850/1900/2100, GSM
850/900/1800/1900
* HSDPA 7.2 Mbps (Category 7/8), EDGE Class 12, aGPS
* Display: 3.1" HVGA 256k TFT
* Battery: 1400mAH
* Messaging: MMS, SMS, IM, POP3/IMAP4, Consumer/
Corporate Email
* Audio: AAC, AAC+, Enhanced AAC+, MIDI, MP3, WAV
* Video: Capture/Streaming, H.263, H.264, MPEG4
* Camera: 5 MP, Auto Focus, LED
* Memory: 512 NAND, 256 MB RAM, 2 GB inbox,
microSD™ (supports up to 32 GB)
* Connectivity: 3.5mm, USB 2.0 HS, BT Class 2 Version 2.0
* Browser: Android Webkit/HTML
* Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
* Accelerometer, E-Compass

AT&T Announces Availability of First Device on Android Platform with Motorola

HSPA 7.2 – Capable Motorola BACKFLIP Coming Soon to AT&T Stores Nationwide

MOTOBLUR offers AT&T customers a new way to connect to their favorite people, content and applications, whether it’s work or personal email, messaging or social networking. Motorola’s exclusive Android™ experience syncs contacts, posts, messages, photos and much more — from sources such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Gmail, Picasa, work and personal e-mail, and Last.fm — and automatically delivers them to live widgets for immediate reply, right from the home screen. And, for customers who prefer multi-tasking, AT&T’s 3G network offers the added advantage of talking and surfing the Web and accessing applications at the same time.

BACKFLIP features a unique form-factor with an original reverse flip design, spacious keyboard and BACKTRACK™ touch panel, allowing the display to be hands-free while one’s fingers work behind the screen. BACKFLIP runs on the nation’s fastest 3G network and is powered by MOTOBLUR™, Motorola’s Android-powered content delivery service created to make phones more personal and socially smart. Customers can see photos and learn more at www.att.com/backflip.

“Motorola BACKFLIP brings together the best of social networking with the nation’s fastest 3G network,” said David Christopher, chief marketing officer, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “With the ability to ride on our newest and fastest 3G network, access to more than 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots, and the ability to talk and surf at the same time, BACKFLIP boasts a better Android experience.”

MOTOBLUR™
MOTOBLUR keeps track of contacts so it’s easy to keep up. Users can flip through messages and updates on the BACKFLIP and respond in a flash, without having to log in and out of applications. MOTOBLUR helps consumers keep a pulse on what’s happening on their social and news networks. Only MOTOBLUR can sync Facebook, MySpace and Twitter with phone book and email contacts, while threading status updates and profile pics through calls, messages and address book. From the home screen, consumers can update their status to Facebook, MySpace and Twitter at once.

Finally, MOTOBLUR provides users with simplicity and peace of mind, as lost devices can be located from a secure personal information portal and GPS can be used to locate them. One user name and password brings back a user’s contacts, messages and connectivity to previously configured networks and email providers.

”Motorola is proud to bring the first Android-powered device to AT&T’s 3G network,” said Mark Shockley, senior vice president, Motorola Mobile Devices. “AT&T customers will love the social media advantages MOTOBLUR offers as well as the innovative hardware design.”

BACKFLIP is the first Motorola device to feature the new and unique BACKTRACK™ feature which gives AT&T customers the ability to navigate quickly and easily through Web sites, menus and more with a touch panel located behind the screen when the device is folded open. BACKTRACK offers a new way to scroll through the Web, texts, e-mails and news feeds without obscuring the home screen. Flip the keyboard backwards into table-top mode to listen to music, watch videos, view pictures with the digital picture frame or to turn BACKFLIP into a digital, bedside alarm clock.

BACKFLIP comes with a full HTML browser that can be viewed on the 3.1” high-res, touch screen display and makes use of 7.2 HSPA 3G technology on the nation’s fastest 3G network. Android Market™ has access to more than 20,000 apps and widgets, in order to customize the device to fit each consumer’s personal style. Customers can easily shoot photos and video with the BACKFLIP’s 5 MP camera and flash, and upload them to their favorite photo sharing or social media site.

The Motorola BACKFLIP features Wi-Fi connectivity and AT&T customers receive AT&T Wi-Fi access at U.S. hotspots included as part of their unlimited data plan. AT&T’s has the nation’s largest Wi-Fi network with more than 20,000 U.S. hotspots.

Pricing and Availability
The Motorola BACKFLIP will be available March 7 at Cartronix for $99.99 after $100 mail-in rebate. (Pay $199.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $100 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year agreement and smartphone data plan required.)

Give us a call today or stop by to reserve your new Backflip !
Cartronix, Inc.

Protect Record & Save

2010-02-18T09:35:00.002-06:00

Protect Record & Save. = Video Security

Cartronix, Inc Home & Commercial audio video

Many of our customers know that we are the largest at&t retailer in Northwest Indiana but we also have two other divisions that include:

Mobile Electronics Sales & Installation
Custom Audio & Video Sales & Installation for Residential and Commercial

So our next few blogs we are going to concentrate on the commercial audio/video side of things and most importantly we are going to discuss Video Surveillance

We offer a range of services for residential and commercial but I think this is a great starter topic and may even be helpful do any local business’s in Northwest Indiana

Discover how hidden video camera’s can double the effectiveness of your security system.

Like it or not, your losses from employee theft are likely to be almost double that from shoplifter’s. In fact, base on a recent study published by the by the University of Florida 47% of all retail loss is due to employee theft ……. and for businesses without a retail presence, virtually all loss is employee related.

So what should a local business owner do? I suggest getting all James Bond 007 and sneaky! You can call a local company like us to give you a free quote on a video security system which you can also record all live events – watch live from any location or follow some of these helpful tips listed below.

Some employees and customers will be determined to steal
To deal effectively with these individuals, consider adding one or two hidden cameras to your system. These cameras are built into what appear to be common items that you might find in a business setting – the may look like smoke detectors, wall clocks, electrical boxes, even sprinkler heads.

Hidden Cameras

No one but you ( and us ) will know these cameras are there

The best part about hidden cameras is they can be placed so that none of your employees will know they are there. ( After business hours installation is available)
One very successful strategy for using hidden cameras to increase the effectiveness of your security is to deliberately leave some areas of your sales floor and storage rooms uncovered by your traditional system. This gives employees and shoplifter’s the idea that get away with stealing in those parts of the store. Then you position your hidden cameras to catch the unsuspecting individuals in the act.

Time to record you

We design them to work with your system… or on their own

All of our hidden cameras are designed to easily integrate with our pre-configured systems, or with a system that you customized for your specific application. Or they can be used separately to give you backup coverage in case your regular system is somehow turned off or disabled. (We suggest UPC Battery Back-Ups for all Systems) And like traditional security cameras, hidden cameras provide high-quality video that can be turned over to the authorities for prosecution. When used effectively, these cameras have been known to help retailers put an end to thousands of dollars off additional theft and discourage remaining employees from stealing in the future.

Are hidden cameras legal? You bet your Profit’s they are!

That’s right – hidden cameras are completely legal. Of course, you must adhere to the same privacy laws that you would for traditional cameras. The general spirit of most state laws is that cameras that (both hidden and traditional style) cannot be places in areas where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy. These laws can vary slightly and change over time, so we recommend that your consult your legal counsel if you have any questions or concerns on this matter.

Stay tuned – More to come on Video Security for you and your business.

Cartronix Inc
219-548-2571
3000 N Calumet Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Ask for Craig or Scott, they can give you a detailed video quote for your business.

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Talk & Surf Unlimited - Yeah we said Unlimited.

2010-02-17T09:45:00.007-06:00

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10 Smart Consumer Electronic Tips for the Home

2010-01-22T10:55:00.008-06:00

10 Smart Consumer Electronic Tips for the Home

Here is the list:

1. Wire for everything now...even wireless – If you are building or remodeling a home, start with a plan for future wiring needs. Wire is necessary to support wireless applications. While no one can guarantee what the future will look like, professionals make it their business to stay current to offer expert advice about technologies on the horizon.

2. Insist on integrated systems – Make sure the electronic equipment you are buying can be hooked up together and operated with one, easy to use control system. Systems that communicate simplify your life and offer peace of mind by "watching" over your home.

3. Integrate lighting and heating control – Going green meets convenience. Get the most out of your system with the least amount of energy consumption. System integration provides automatic energy-efficient adjustments saving you time and money.

4. Think with your wallet, but lead with your head – Quality and long-term dependability are the most cost effective attributes that you can build into a home.

5. Buy an experience, not a box – Find an electronic systems contractor that allows you to test drive the entire system or at least experience the thrill of a high performance system. Few people have the time to research and evaluate all the hardware choices. It's smarter to focus on the end result and make your choices based upon overall performance and value.

6. Simplify your controls – Easy to use, all-in-one remote controls are available for any system. You can even have them custom programmed so they make perfect sense to you. New technologies offer control from other devices and even through Internet browsers anywhere in the world.

7. Increase your expectations – Your home electronics system is a big investment and you deserve to be satisfied with it. CEDIA professionals will provide you with extensive options, comprehensive designs, complete installation and especially, in-home service for your systems.

8. Think "green" – By utilizing green practices, you can save money by having a more energy efficient system and help save the planet. Ask a professional about how you can "go green" in your home.

9. Ensure the experts work together for you – Maximize your home's electronic systems capabilities by having your architect, builder or remodeler, and interior designer collaborate and partner with an electronic systems contractor from the beginning of the planning process.

10. Consult a professional – Today's integrated electronic systems grow, evolve and change over time, constantly adding entertainment, comfort and security features. Select an electronic systems contractor you can trust and who will support your electronic integration needs for years. Having a long-term relationship with one professional will maximize the reliability and enjoyment of your home's electronic systems.

Cartronix Home
(219)548-2571
3000 N. Calumet Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.cartronix.com

Our Services:

* Custom Home Theaters
* Residential Surveillance
* Universal Remote Systems
* HDTV Systems
* Whole House Audio & Video
* Smart Home Design
* Networking & Media
* Digital Media Integration
* New construction wiring systems
* DirecTV

* Commercial Audio & Video
* Business Telephone Systems
* Conference Room Design
* Commercial Surveillance
* Prewiring of buildings & boardrooms
* Commercial Installation & Maintenance
* Commercial Video Systems
* System Upgrades & Cleanup

Contact Scott or Craig at 219-548-2571 to set up a appointment.

2010-01-11T10:55:00.007-06:00

Custom Home Entertainment Made Easy

These packages are designed to you and your family the latest and greatest technology without taking over your home. Your home deserves a high tech upgrade and with our amazing technicians everything will blend into your home.

Who We Are:

We have a passion for music, we tinker with electronics, we love to show off our skills we put the magic behind the wires & put the movies in front of you.
Cartronix Home works closely with architects, interior designers, builders, and directly with owners. We take responsibility for all aspects of our projects, from initial design through installation, maintenance, service and training.
Our team is involved from the initial sale, installation and final training of your system

SUNBURST 1000 Package:

Affordable Performance for only $4,975
Includes the following:

High Definition 50" Plasma TV
Complete surround sound package with subwoofer
TV mount
Universal remote control programmed
All required parts & full custom installation

PANORAMA Package:
Great Value for only $7,995
Includes the following:

1080P LCD TV with HDMI
Upgraded Speaker package with subwoofer
Blu-Ray DVD player with internet streaming
TV mount
Upgraded remote control programmed
All requried parts & full custom installation

STARDUST Package:
Enjoy movies with the big picture only $11,500
Includes the following:

1080P DLP home theater projector with HDMI
Wall-mounted 92" projection screen
Complete surround sound packaged upgraded with subwoofer
All in-wall wiring
RF universal remote control programmed
Blu-Ray player with internet streaming
Remote control dimming of your lights
All required parts and full custom installation
Up to 2 free service/programming visits for the first year
Sound, Picture that will amaze your family & friends.

Call Cartronix home today for your consultation (219) 548-2571

Cartronix Home
3000 N. Calumet Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.cartronix.com

Our Services

Custom Home Theaters
Residential Surveillance
Universal Remote Systems
HDTV Systems
Whole House Audio & Video
Smart Home Design
Networking
Digital Music Integration
New construction wiring systems

New construction wiring systems
Commercial Audio & Video
Business Telephone Systems
Conference Room Design
Commercial Surveillance
Prewiring of buildings & boardrooms
Home Installation & Maintenance
Commercial Video Systems
System Upgrades & Cleanup

Warning! This Blog is about Christmas. It has nothing to do with Tiger Woods.

2009-12-18T10:42:00.002-06:00

Twas the week before Christmas and all through the house all the creatures were stirring except for one mouse. All were fretting about presents, gifts, and holidayness. The Children all wanted new toys and hoped beyond hope that there pleas got through. The parents all fretted about what to get who and if it can't be bought, what will we do?

All of these things are worrisome worries, and it's easy to get caught up in a holiday hurry. With all of the madness the whole season gets blurry. A tragic event when you realize you've missed all the sentiment. No Christmas time fun, just "I'm glad that's done." No thankful hearts for the Savior who died.

Thankfully there is a local shop that can remedy your holiday quandry. Cartronix AT&T is your one stop shop for all the things you need to get your Christmas season back on the right track. They have phones for free, phones for me, and phones for any busy bee. Now when I say free, I do mean free. The LG CF360 and Samsung A777 are the exact cost of $0.00 (after tax)! We also have several models free after mail in rebate including the Samsung Flight*, Samsung Solstice*, and LG Xenon*! All three are full touchscreen devices with 2.0MP cameras, media player capability, and bluetooth.

If that weren't enough Cartronix has also dropped the price on all of there Blackberry smart phones by 50%. Email everywhere you go has never been so afordable. The Blackberry Bold 9700 which is Blackberry's flagship model is now $99.99 after rebate*! With a 3.2MP auto focus camera with flash, 1GB of internam storage space, optical track pad, high resolution display, and 3G/wifi capabilities it is sure to keep even the most tech savvy member of your clan busy for sometime.

Alright, so you don't need a phone this Christmas. Cartronix still has you covered. Perhaps you were thinking about a few upgrades for the vehicle this Christmas? Well our Car Audio department can fix you up. With a product line that includes popular items such as Viper alarms and remote starts, Pioneer Mobile Electronics, Pioneer Premiere, Alpine, Infiniy, and radar detectors we are sure to have exactly what your vehicle needs, or maybe Grandma's vehicle.

I know, you're saying thats all well and good but I'd really like a home theater system or soley devoted media room this year. You still don't need to leave the shop because our team of highly skilled professionals will meet with you to figure out all your needs and desires. With top brands like LG, Samsung, Denon, Sonos, Klipsch, and Sanus they can put together the system that will make you the Jones's to be kept up with.

Now, finally after all of the fanfare about the aforementioned company I bid you all a Very Merry Christmas. May God bless you and your families through the coming year and may a heart of thankfulness resound from within you, and in the famous words of Bing Crosby "May all your Christmases be White."

-Tony Mendizabal

These phones have brains!

2009-10-09T17:25:00.004-05:00

First of all I would like to extend a big thanks to the Blackberry Bold and its spell checker. I was going to spell my title "Theise fones have branes!" but thanks to the spell check feature that Blackberry offers I was able to save myself from a very serious error in general spelling. Of course I'm kidding, well at least about my gramatical tom foolery. Blackberry devices really do employ a handy spell check system that on several occasions has enabled me to hold my own in a text or e-mail conversations with a party that is smarter than myself.

So besides a supperior vocabulary and spelling prowess what makes a smart phone smart? To answer that question all right and proper we must travel back in time because we all know the best way to know about the present is to understand that past. I believe Taylor Swift said that but I could be wrong because I didn't check it on my smart phone. Anyway, a smart phone from its first use served as a replacement for palm pilots and other personal digital assistants. The smart phones of the present day trump those bulky machines with ease. Aside from seamless integration of calenders, e-mail, multi media, internet, and gaming these devices incorporate voice calling into products that are becoming more compact and sophisticated all the time.

The devices at the forefront of this electronic revolution are phones like the Blackberry Bold($199.99*), 8900 ($149.99*), HTC Tilt 2 ($299.99*), HTC Pure ($149.99*), Garmin Nuvi Phone ($299.99*), and Nokia E71x ($49.99*). These little guys are really smart. Every single one of the aforementioned devices has WiFi built into it. The advantage to this besides being faster than standard data is that it does not use any of your at&t data. This generally isn't an issue however, if you go overseas standard data rates do not apply and it can get downright expensive to use the internet. With WiFi however this quandary is eliminated because WiFi does not use at&t data.

I know what you're thinking, that would be splendid if I ever left the good ol U.S.A. Well the features don't end with the data. The phones now are coming with things like application stores which essentially allow you unlimited functions on your phones. I myself have a fantasy football application which allows me to track my team, make roster changes, and even get updates on the status of players like Roy Williams who is unlikely to play this Sunday do to a rib injury sustained last week against Denver. Other applications give you the option to read e-books from your phone, create personalized radio stations based on YOUR favorite artists, or even see how far away from the hole you are on the Par 5 6th at your favorite golf course.

All of these phones and many more are available at Cartronix at&t which has four convienent locations to serve you. We have a store in Merrillville in the mall on the lower level by JC Penny. We also have a Lake County location in Schererrville at U.S. 30 & 41 by the Wal-Mart. Our Valparaiso location is on the north side of town across from Cumberland Crossing on Calumet, and Our Portage Store where I'm to be found is now in front of Kohls on Route 6. The handsets mentioned above are in stock at these locations and our trained sales and support team would be happy to assist you with any of your smart phone needs!

*price is shown after mail in rebate and qualified data package

Tony Mendizabal,
Cartronix at&t
6441 US Hwy. 6
Portage, IN 46368
219-762-2571

The Netbook Network!

2009-09-01T16:23:00.004-05:00

Ladies and gentlemen,

Cartronix AT&T is now offering netbooks with built in AT&T wireless internet cards! Those wireless internet cards give you access to the AT&T data network anywhere you get cell phone service.

Now first things first, let me explain what exactly a netbook is. A netbook in short is kind of like a laptop light or a value meal. You get all the essential components like a processor, hard drive, and ram just in smaller quantities than you would on a laptop. Your normal netbook is going to have a hard drive in the range of 10-50gb and ram is usually at about 512mb. These devices are used primarily as word pads and mobile internet devices, so those relatively unimpressive figures don't usually matter.

With my innitial inspection of the device I was impressed not only by the unusually large hard drive which clocks in at 160gb, but also by the 1gb of ram that this extremely compact netbook stores. The processor on the netbooks is comparable with most other netbooks in that it uses an intel atom processor, but these particular netbooks are leaps and bounds above the compitition because of the ram and hard drive.

So by all means, stop by your local Cartronix AT&T store and get a netbook for $200.00 after a $100.00 mail in rebate.

Weekend Sale !

2009-08-28T16:41:00.002-05:00

We have some great weekend deals on at&t wireless phones starting Saturday morning!
Stop by one of our 4 retail locations and check us out!

At&t U-Verse Advanced TV
High Speed DSL Internet
DirecTV
Big Sale on Blackberry smart phones!

www.cartronix.com

Grand Opening!

2009-06-11T12:45:00.003-05:00

I'd like to thank you all for taking the time to come to our press conference. I'd like to start off the morning by fielding a few questions so, yes the gentleman in the cardigan.

What are we grandly opening you ask, well I'll tell you. We are opening (with grandeur) our new Portage location. That's right we are no longer in between Portage Tire and Carquest Auto. We are now located in front of Kohls by Edward Anthony Spa. Our new address is 6441 US Hwy. 6.

Our new location supports the ability to provide sales and support for DirecTV, Uverse, high speed internet, and home phone (where available). It is still going to be Myself and Doug here on a regular basis however you will also see some new faces in here including Steve, Frank, Carrie, Nickki, Liz, and a consortium of other Cartronix AT&T representatives.

Ok so now that we've cleared that up, I believe that I heard the question from the back as to what the incentive is to come in today. First off I'd like to say excellent question and thank you for asking.

If you come in today June 11th we can offer you $20.00 off any PDA purchase with a 2yr contract and unltd. data package or you can get a FREE bluetooth with any new line activation on a 2yr contract. And last but certianly not least when you come in you need to sign up for are raffle! The grand prize is a Blackberry Bold smart phone valued at $469.99. 1st prize is 4 tickets to a New Kids on the Block concert at the Charter One Pavilion. 2nd prize is an LG CP150 prepaid phone and 3rd Prize is a Motorola Bluetooth.

Alright thats enough for today. I'd like to thank you all for joining me today and I hope to see you all at our new store. No, no further questions. Thank you.

Blackberry Bold

2009-05-06T09:56:00.005-05:00

The Blackberry Bold is the top of the line device Blackberry offered through AT&T. In my opinion it is the best device offered through AT&T flat out. It has a 65,536 color high resolution display with 480x320 pixels which is ideal for video and movie playback. The phone itself comes with 1GB of internal storage space but is expandable up to 16GB with a MicroSD card. As far as media is concerned it also has one of the best MP3 players that I've seen on a phone period. It will sync with Windows Media and Itunes and has the ability to upload playlists and create new playlists from the device itself.

Audio quality is remarkable through the Bold because of high quality speakers that are built into the device and remarkable head phones that come with the device. The Bold is also capable of audio playback via bluetooth audio. I have personally used the device for bluetooth audio in my vehicle and with a bluetooth audio headset and audio quality is not diminished a bit with bluetooth and has become my preferred method of playback. In my car I use the Pioneer N4 with a pioneer bluetooth adapter. It has made CDs, MP3, and radio obsolete for my needs. For a bluetooth audio headset I use the Motorola Rokr which has amazingly clear sound that I use at the gym and when I'm out running. These options give me access to as much music as I can carry on an Ipod Nano while eliminating an extra device that I need to carry with me. I have an 8GB Micro SD card for my Bold that I've stored some 2,000 songs on. I have found this to be more than enough music to keep me occupied at any time and with the easy syncing through Windows Media Player and Itunes I can update my library whenever I want to.

The media capabilities alone were enough to sell me on the phone, however the Bold does far more than just play music. Blackberrys are designed first and foremost as Mobile Email devices and they are the premier devices for that. On a Bold you can sync multiple Email accounts and all of them will send and recieve Email to and from the device in real time. Blackberry is able to do this using a patented push server technology where as Windows Mobile devices have to constantly update themselves to look for new incoming messages and messages to be sent out. You can program a WM device to do that on your prompting or at timed intervals (10min, 20min, etc.) however the clear advantage is with Blackberry, that sends and recieves in real time without prompting or updating.

Above and beyond the aforementioned capabilities Blackberry launched an Application Store last month which gives users the capability to load third party applications. My favorite application by far has been Pandora. Pandora is an internet radio station that creates individual radio stations based on your favorite artists or songs. For example, if you type in "Johan Sebastian Bach" it will create a personalized radio station that plays Bach as well as other classical artists such as Beethoven, Wagner, and Mozart. Other notable applications are Myspace Mobile, Facebook Mobile, Slacker Radio, and Google Maps.

You can also purchase games from the Application Store. Games such as Solitaire, Bejeweled, and Tiger Woods Golf. That is, if the games that come preloaded on the phone aren't enough for you. The phone itself comes with Word Mole, Texas Hold Em', Sudoku, Klondike, and Brick Breaker for free. None of the games I just mentioned are trial versions or demos rather they are full versions of the game. Personally I find Word Mole to be delightfully addicting and thus I've spent countless hours keying in new words that are worth more points. I will also admit to spending a healthy swath of time playing Texas Hold Em'.

All of these things are fantastic little trinkets to have loaded on your cell phone however all the bells and whistles the world of electronics offer mean absolutely nothing if your phone doesn't have durability and reception. I have found from personal trial and error that the Bold is respectably durable. I've come to this conclusion based on the fact that I've accidently launched it across the room getting out of bed, dropped it countless times, and had my dog use it as her personal chew toy. Although I was none to pleased with any of these accidents, I was ecstatic to find that my phone still worked flawlessly after all of these incidents.

Some readers may be asking how the Bold stacks up against an Iphone and my answer simply is that it wins hands down. The Bold has Email capability that the Iphone simply cannot compete with. The Bold also has the ability to send and recieve picture messages that the Iphone famously lacks. The Bold can also look at youtube videos as well as view full html internet. Another point of interest for me is the fact that the Bold has a removable battery. This may not be a huge deal to some but I like having the peace of mind to know that if something were to go wrong with my battery I can easily rectify that without sending in my entire device. I also like the fact that through the Blackberry desktop manager I can backup all data on my phone securely to my computer. This is useful in the event that your phone is lost, stolen, or needs to be replaced because of a warranty issue you can restore all settings exactly the way you had them on your old phone down to individual caller ringtones, font types, and passwords. I water damaged a curve a while back and spent no time reconfiguring my new device because all my contacts, pictures, passwords, and internet favorites were loaded right back onto my new phone.

Last but certianly not least is the issue of reception. I have been amazed at the signal strength that Blackberrys sustain consistantly and the clarity that is delivered in conversations. I used to believe that the three best phones for reception were Nokia, Motorola, and Blackberry. Through using a Blackberry for the last year and a half however, I have come to believe that Blackberry devices are undoubtedly a cut above.

In closing, I firmly believe that the Blackberry Bold is the best phone offered through AT&T and is the best phone that I have ever used personally. I have been completely satisfied with the features that the Bold offers and it has set a new precedent for what I deem necessary for one of my phones. The quality of build has astounded me and I absolutely reccomend not only a Blackberry Bold but the Pearl and Curve to anyone who reads this article.

Tony Mendizabal

There are some things we just want.

2009-04-23T12:17:00.005-05:00

There are some things people just want; People want things like Ferraris, diamonds, power, penguins, and chocolate oreo cheesecake with caramel drizzle. Well I want internet access wherever I go!

These things seem impractical right? Wrong! Well ok, right but a little wrong. I'm not saying I know the magic formula for you to obtain ferraris, diamonds, and penguins but things like chocolate oreo cheesecake and internet wherever you go are ascertainable!

I know it seems a bit outlandish but with AT&T's Laptop Connect you can have the worldwide web at your fingertips, wherever your fingertips may be! Here's how it works; Laptop Connect utilizes AT&T's 3G network to deliver internet to your laptop wherever cell phone service is available. I realize that not everywhere in America is 3G yet. If you do not live in an area that has been upgraded yet you will still be able to use Laptop Connect just not with the same data transfer rates that you would get in a 3G area.

Pretty amazing right? Here's the amazing part, for $2.00 a day you can have this amazing technology at your disposal, and if that wasn't enough to convince you the Laptop Connect cards themselves are free after rebate! Lastly, AT&T has a 30 day exchange policy so if you decide that Laptop Connect isn't for you just bring it back and we'll take it back no questions asked. So what are you waiting for? Stop in to Cartronix AT&T today and get your Laptop Connect card set up!

Now if you will excuse me, I gotta see a guy about a cheesecake.

Tony Mendizabal
Cartronix AT&T

A great solution to a problem we all face.

2009-04-17T12:26:00.002-05:00

Alright its Friday evening at 7:15pm, you're out of minutes for the month and your nights and weekends don't start for another hour and forty five minutes. It's a problem that has plagued man ever since the dawn of time, well maybe not that long but its definatly been a problem for sometime. Your friends are laying down plans, your sister in Seatle wants to talk, the library just called to tell you that your copy of The Notebook is in, but you can't take any of these calls.

Do you mean to tell me that just because the cell phone companies can't get their acts together and offer free night time and weekend minutes at a more reasonable hour you are not only going to miss Jenga night, but info on your sisters new miniture dachshund named Oscar and that tear jerking tale of love called The Notebook.

No, that's not what I'm telling you at all. Those days of opression are over! No longer must you be a prisoner of time, no longer must you will the clock to tick a little faster, no longer must you live without the knowledge of homage being paid to obscure board games!

AT&T offers a feature that starts your nights and weekends earlier, and not just a little earlier we're talking a full two hours earlier! The feature has cleverly been dubbed "7-7" and when "7-7" is applied to your new or existing AT&T account you are given unlimited minutes starting at 7pm that extend through 7am the following morning and your weekends go from 7pm Friday to 7am Monday. This revolutionary product is offered in two sizes: individual ($8.99) is for an account with only one line and family ($16.99) is for accounts with up to five lines.

Well with all that being said I guess their's only one thing left to say "is it seven yet?"

Stay tuned next week while AT&T solves world hunger.

Tony
Cartronix AT&T

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2009-04-11T10:16:00.004-05:00

First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to read our new beloved blog. I am Tony, the first of its two principle writers and my cohort Doug is actually right next to me explaining the right to insure a handset (you have thirty days to do so). We like to think of ourselves as the neighborhood cell phone guys. Mr. Rogers with tech knowledge and bit younger if you will. Of course we don't sing...often. Ok, well we don't sing while people are around but when you listen to the 60's radio station on XM/Sirius it's hard not to sing! Surely you can understand this? I mean honestly, if "Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch" comes on the radio, what do you do. I let it rip.

I get to rambling sometimes I'm sorry. What we really do here aside from making jokes, singing songs, and entertaining our customers is give you the low down on whats coming down. We have information on cell phones, brands, carriers, features, and applications. We have the information, and you have the need to know.

So if you need a phone, help with your phone, or information about your phone just come on in! We'd be happy to talk shop, shoot the breeze, or sing sweet soul music with you.

Video Share

2008-04-15T10:08:00.002-05:00

Goal:Video Share Overview
What is Video Share?
Change:At this time, Video Share is only available in 3G markets.
Fix:
What is Video Share?
Video Share allows you to share one-way video with another wireless subscriber while you are talking on the phone! With Video Share, you can:
Capture live video, streaming that video to another Video Share subscriber in near real time.
Record a live video stream that may be shared at a later time to other Video Share subscribers.
Start and stop the video stream during the course of a call.
Eligibility and Requirements
Caller and recipient must have supported Video Share devices and features.
Caller and recipient must be in a 3G coverage area
10 or 11-digit dialing when placing calls

Get started with Video Share in three easy steps!
Check Coverage in your area. Video Share works on the ultra-fast AT&T 3G Network!
Pick a Video Share capable phone (see list below)
Get a great deal with our Video Share packages. Even better, get two so you can start sharing right away!

Video Share Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Video Share?A. One-way video live streaming that lets you share the moment during a mobile-to-mobile phone call.
Q. Where can I see a Video Share demo?A. To see a demo of Video Share please click here.
Q. What can I do with Video Share?A. Show others what you see—a special celebration, sporting event, or celebrity sighting—when you see it. Get on-the-spot buying advice, fashion consulting, how-to help and more.
Q. What do I need to use Video Share?A. You need to make sure you have a Video Share-capable phone and be in a 3G coverage area.
Q. Which phones have Video Share?A. Currently, these phones have Video Share:
Samsung SLM
Samsung Blackjack II
LG Shine
Samsung A737
LG CU515
SYNC by Samsung (A707)
Samsung A717
Samsung A727
LG Trax
LG CU500v
Stay tuned! More capable devices launching soon.
Q. Where is Video Share available?A. Video Share is now available in over 160 cities nationwide!Note: Both parties must be in a 3G area in order for Video Share to work. View 3G Cities
Q. How do I get Video Share?A. Click here to add a Video Share-capable phone to your cart (in select markets). Then, add Video Share from the Services area and start sharing live moments!
Q. How is Video Share billed?A. A Video Share session is billed to the sender of the video stream in full-minute increments, and is applied to that sender's Video Share monthly plan or at a Pay-Per-Use rate of $0.35/minute.No Video Share minutes are billed to the recipient of the stream; however the recipient must also have a Video Share monthly plan or Pay-Per-Use feature enabled on their account.Since Video Share works along with a normal voice call, both parties will also be using voice minutes at the rate listed in their plan (note: many plans include mobile-to-mobile minutes, so check the specifics of your plan for more details.)
Q. What are the pricing options?A. See table below for monthly plans. A Video Share Pay-Per-Use plan is also available at $0.35 per minute.

Video Share $4.99/mo.
Video Share $9.99/mo.
Minutes per Month
25
60
Additional Usage
$0.30 per minute
$0.25 per minute
Data Service Terms and Conditions

Media Max Unlimited

2008-04-15T09:57:00.000-05:00

MEdia Max Unlimited
Get unlimited high-quality video with CV, unlimited mobile web with MEdia Net and unlimited access to email, games, ringtones and music as well as unlimited messaging - text, picture, video and IM with anyone in the U.S Plan is $35.00 per month.

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