“The iPhone 4 16GB is the most popular recycled phone, accounting for 11.79% of comparisons among the most popular handsets.” A UK based mobile phone recycling site compared the 30 most popular phone models to recycle, ten of which were Apple iPhones. Five mobile brands dominated this study – Apple, Samsung, BlackBerry, HTC and Nokia.…
In the first week of sales, Apple hit a record high of selling nine million new iPhones, 5S and 5C, nearly doubling last years iPhone 5 sales. With the emergence of the two Apple iPhone’s, Earth 911’s conducted a study: “Which electronics item do you replace most often?” -Smartphones -Computer -TV -Video Game System -Other…
“Apple tablet owners use their iPads most often, and more than 80 percent of them are heavy users—up to 10 or more times a day, Gartner found.” Imagine how much data is stored on these devices used by heavy users. Most smartphones and tablets can hold the same amount of data, if not more, than PCs, leaving…
Your company has wisely partnered with an organization utilizing mobile lifecycle management. The devices have been acquired, software has been installed and the units are continuing to be properly managed. Mobile devices endure a lot during the course of their lifetime. HOBI’s MLM program includes repair service, reverse logistics solutions that ensures the disposition of…
After the procurement and deployment stages of Mobile Lifecycle Management have finished and the devices are in your hands, what’s next? Asset Management Remember: The main focus of mobile lifecycle management is not the hundreds or thousands of mobile assets themselves, but the value they can deliver. Routine maintenance planning and meticulous internal and external…
As the workplace becomes more mobile, CIOs have to be creative in the way they treat rapidly aging mobile devices. Mobile lifecycle management is the innovative process of handling and repairing devices until the time comes for proper disposal in order to render the most value. To start, the pre-stage for any company venturing into…
One provider for your entire mobile needs. The world is changing as mobile devices overtake the workplace. As OEMs race to outdo their competitors with the next best thing, enterprises relying on the latest mobile technology to outperform their rivals struggle to stay ahead of the game. Furthermore, managing thousands of assets in different stages…
It’s the beginning of the school year and your student is already tired of lugging a laptop around. A tablet from the HOBI eBay Store may be the way to go this year! Here are some tips for buying the perfect tablet for your student, taking into consideration their needs and budget: For use primarily…
China asked for it and Dell plans to deliver! A low-cost, less-powerful tablet is what will be brought to China by the end of 2013. Round Rock, Texas-based Dell targeted the Chinese consumer electronics market in particular because they demand cheap. Chinese consumers are willing to sacrifice a bit of quality and power for a lower price tag. Dell hopes…
Record breaking news this week for the cell phone recycling industry! Well-known telecommunications company, Sprint, has been recognized by Guinness World Records for the most cell phones recycled in one week, nearly doubling the previous record. 103,582 cell phones recycled is the new record to beat. Sprint has certainty made its mark in cell phone…
Prepare yourselves for the one of the most anticipated events of the season, the new Apple iPhone release, or should I say iPhones. The iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C are set to be unveiled Tuesday September 10, 2013. After a few delays by Apple, this iPhone release event could not have come fast enough. What…
Change is brewing in the mobile world as Microsoft takes over Nokia’s handset business. Dropping a whopping $7.2 billion for Nokia’s handset business, Microsoft hopes the acquisition will give them a boost in the mobile market, competing directly with Apple and Samsung. The Microsoft-Nokia marriage is bad news to BlackBerry, who has been in a…
You realize the need for an ITAD vendor for your company, the first step is complete. But how do you actually begin the process of finding one? What are your criteria and what questions should you be asking? Tour Touring the facility in person helps you get a perspective on the process of IT asset…
HOBI is extending its markets to provide consumers with even more outlets to purchase quality electronics at a discount! We took our eco-friendly point of view and brought it to the most well-known Internet consumer-to-consumer corporation, eBay. Shop from the best brands including Apple, Samsung, HP, Dell and other leaders in your favorite electronics. The…
Cheaper, new PCs benefit everyone, right? Very wrong. The surge in the tablet market has caused the PC market to weaken, affecting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) like Dell. Major OEMs are being forced to cut operating margins to trigger sales in a weak PC market. This quarter alone, Dell reported a 71 percent decline in…
