BlackBerry Curve 8330 Lands in Verizon Wireless

The new BlackBerry Curve 8330 will be available in Verizon Wireless starting May of 2008. The phone has a silver finish with a full QWERTY keyboard, 320 x 240 display, and will work with Verizon's EV-DO network. The BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone comes with 2 megapixel camera, microSD memory card slot expandable of up to 8GB, and features such as Voice Recognition technology, and Voice Activated Dialing. The BlackBerry Curve 8330 phone will be available in Verizon stores and Verizon online for US$269.99 after a mail-in rebate worth $50. Blackberry

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BlackBerry Pearl 8120 for AT&T

AT&T officially rolled out the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 last week. This Pearl model is geared towards multimedia and business functionalities. The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 has a 240x260 pixels resolution display, 3.5-mm stereo headset jack, microSD memory card slot, Bluetooth 2.0, media player, 2-megapixel camera with video recorder, and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g connection. The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 is now available for $200 with a 2-year plan.

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Blackberry Pearl Diamond Edition By Amosu

Here in Mobilewhack, we've never ran out of luxury story phones to tell. This time, it's the BlackBerry Pearl which is, yet again, pimped. This BlackBerry Pearl Diamond Edition by Amosu is encrusted with 900 diamonds. 900 diamonds! And what's great is that, these 900 diamonds are recyclable -- you can use them for another purpose later if the BlackBerry Pearl starts becoming old. Better yet, all Amosu's handsets come with concierge service. The Amosu Blackberry Pearl Diamond is available in the Amosu web site for US$88,443. Personally, I'd rather see a BlackBerry Pearl covered in, well, pearl -- just for the pun of it (yes, pun intended). Blackberry Reviews

BlackBerry 8130 Pink Headed to Canada

Well, I think love is really in the air. At least love for pink that is. After conquering Verizon in the United States, the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 in its all its pinkish glory is headed up north towards Canada via Telus. But this time, there is also a humanitarian side to this fashionable smartphone as Telus will donate $25 to Rethink Breast Cancer on every piece sold. Get it before the big day on a three-year contract for $99.99 from Telus. I won't bore you with the specs again, but head over here if you are still interested.

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“Working with Rethink Breast Cancer allows TELUS to give where we live and reach out to young Canadians in communities across our country whose lives are touched by this devastating illness,” said Tammy Scott, vice-president Marketing Communications at TELUS. “Our TELUS team members give generously to the fight against breast cancer with both their time and their money. And now we are very proud to offer our customers the chance to get behind this important cause as well. TELUS will currently contribute $25 to Rethink Breast Cancer for every pink BlackBerry Pearl 8130 purchased. If we work together we can all rethink breast cancer and win.”

“The pink BlackBerry Pearl 8130 combines function and fashion – something that helps any woman look smart, all while supporting breast cancer research,” said Mary-Jo DeCoteau, Executive Director, Rethink Breast Cancer. “But as important as it is to look smart, we also want women to be smart about their breast health. Women don’t have to have a fancy routine for breast examination, but they should be familiar enough with their bodies that they notice any change.”

Red BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone For Verizon Wireless

If the pink BlackBerry Pearl isn't to your liking and you're really more of a fiery individual, the red BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone for Verizon Wireless might be the perfect phone for you. If you remember, the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition is the first GSM/CDMA BlackBerry, which means you can use it anywhere in the 185 countries covered by the Global BlackBerry service. The Red BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone will be available tomorrow, February 1, 2008 in the Verizon Wireless web site for US$299 after a $100 rebate for a two-year contract.

Vodafone UK And RIM Introduce The New GPS-Enabled BlackBerry Pearl 8110 Smartphone With Vodafone Sat Nav

This one is for the English people and certainly an occasion to celebrate as the sleek new BlackBerry 8110 is headed their way on Vodafone's UK network. After the rumor we heard about the GPS-toting device earlier in the month, we can now officially confirm that it is available immediately on Vodafone. This GSM version of the wildly popular 8130 Pearl CDMA also includes free 12-month subscription to Vodafone's Sat Nav and is compatible with BlackBerry Enterprise Server and other services. Available for free to £102.13 depending on the plan you choose.

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Bell's New Promo: Buy 1 BlackBerry, Take 4 more Free!

Aside from the release of the red BlackBerry Pearl, Bell has unveiled a new promo for Canadian subscribers of the network. Choose between BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone and the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 and take home BlackBerry 8703e smartphones free. The offer goes perfectly with Dell's data-sharing plan. Check out the promo page here.

BlackBerry Pearl in Red by Bell

While Verizon Wireless has announced the availability of the BlackBerry Pearl in pink and GoldStriker has unveiled the luxurious BlackBerry Pearl Platinum & Nightfire, Canada's Bell has presented their BlackBerry Pearl in red. Good news for all our Canadian readers who're looking to buy a handset for Valentine's day. Read specs of the BlackBerry Pearl here.

BlackBerry Pearl Platinum & Nightfire by GoldStriker

V-day is nearing and I bet a lot of you are having a hard time deciding what handsets to get for your loved ones. Well, if the pink BlackBerry Pearl isn't really striking your fancy, how about the more luxurious BlackBerry Pearl Platinum & Nightfire by GoldStriker? GoldStriker worked with Sascha Hildebrandt, a German designer, to adorn the BlackBerry Pearl with gleaming platinum accents and luscious red leather. This grand-looking, mouth-watering BlackBerry Pearl version will be available on the 14th of February for US$1,600.

3 and RIM launch the BlackBerry 8707g in Sweden

Research in Motion has announced its tie-up with Sweden-based 3 network to offer its BlackBerry smartphone services in Sweden. The first device to touch Swedish ground would be the BlackBerry 8707g. This would be a chance for RIM to give the Swedish a taste of RIM's unique push-based email with synchronization of up to 10 personal and corporate email accounts and support for attachments in a broad range of file formats. The 8707g is a sleek UMTS-based BlackBerry sporting a full QWERTY keyboard with features such as the option to use as a wireless modem, Bluetooth, Instant Messaging, and is compatible with BlackBerry's Enterprise Solution.

“In addition to powerful wireless email and calendar functions, the world leading BlackBerry solution also has much more to offer when it comes to integration with corporate business systems. Combined with our expertise, technology and bandwidth, the BlackBerry solution transforms the mobile to an ultra-modern office that will secure many new corporate clients for us,” says Peder Ramel, 3’s director for the Scandinavian market.

‘‘We are pleased to be working with 3 to bring innovative wireless solutions to the Swedish market. BlackBerry smartphones provide fast and easy access to information on the move, allowing users to be more productive and flexible in their business and personal lives.” said Charmaine Eggberry, Managing Director and Vice President, RIM, EMEA.

Via Press Release

Pink BlackBerry Pearl Coming To Verizon Wireless

It seems like RIM hasn't forgotten the ladies and is prepping a Blackberry in their favorite color, pink. Come tomorrow, you can get your very own BlackBerry Pearl 8130 in pink on Verizon's wireless network. This new phone for the fashion-conscious corporate woman will be available with the same features as the regular BlackBerry Pearl 8130 along with the VZ Navigator, which provides turn-by-turn directions similar to GPS.

The pink BlackBerry Pearl will be available on Verizon beginning on Friday, January 25, 2008, on a two-year contract of $199 after a mail-in rebate. An additional unlimited data plan is available at $29.99 per month on top of voice plan.

Here are its other features:
• Wireless broadband (EV-DO) connectivity for high-speed data transfers, perfect for fast Web browsing
• Premium phone features including Voice Activated Dialing, speakerphone, and noise and echo cancellation technology for clearer calls
• 2 megapixel camera with flash and 5x zoom, able to record video
• Advanced media player and enhanced desktop media manager software allowing customers to easily manage music, pictures and video between their PC and the BlackBerry Pearl 8130
• Externally accessible microSD™/SDHC memory card slot
• Bluetooth® with support for hands-free headsets, stereo headsets, car kits, and other Bluetooth accessories

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BlackBerry Pearl Goes Pink

I guess it's really that time of year when everything turns pink. After the pink iPod, the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphone turns a pretty shade of pink. The pink phone is coming to Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and the Verizon Wireless web site tomorrow, January 25, 2008. You can now use the functionalities of the Pearl with the added bonus of the device being pink. If you've forgotten the specs of the Pearl, you can find them here. You can also read various reviews about the Pearl here. The pink Pearl will sell for US$199 after a US$50 rebate has been slashed off for a 2-year contract with Verizon Wireless.

RIM Enhances BlackBerry

Canadian company, Research in Motion, is prepping for a massive BlackBerry upgrade to make their flagship device more competitive in the world's smartphone market. The enhancements are as follows:

1. Lotus Connections -- a business management software which allows you to see your colleagues' schedules before you set an appointment

2. DataViz Documents to Go -- allows editing of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint on your BlackBerry.

3. Click-to-call -- enhanced phonebook application

4. New APIs and support for Java Micro Edition APIs

5. Additional security enhancements

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Flowfinity Actions 5.1: Geo-stamping BlackBerry Actions

The company Flowfinity Wireless has launched a new service called Flowfinity Actions 5.1. It's a software specifically for BlackBerry smartphones with built-in GPS like the 8310, 8800 and the 8320 among others. The software is easy to install and doesn't wide technical knowledge. It can tag any task performed on the smartphone with a location and a time stamp. This geo-reporting capability is backed by visualization using the Microsoft MapPoint. The software was designed for businesses which intend to study their consumer patterns Flowfinity Actions 5.1 is only available for BlackBerry smartphones but a new version is on the works for Windows Mobile-based devices.

Make Free International Phone Calls from your BlackBerry via Raketu

I can see this as a great option for those who need to constantly contact people abroad or those who have loved ones in other countries. Raketu offers free VoIP phone calls from your BlackBerry. There are designated "free zones" in 40 countries. For areas not covered by the zone, you can purchase affordable prepaid plans. The application is web-based and hence, all users need to do is sign-up and go to BlackBerry.raketu.com to use the service. The only caveat is that you can only use Raketu with BlackBerrys featuring WiFi such as the 8800 series, the BlackBerry Pearl and the BlackBerry Curve. There also also Raketu applications available for the iPod and the iPhone introduced last December.

MobiTV Now Availiable for BlackBerry Pearl 8130

MobiTV announced that its mobile TV application is now available for the BlackBerr Pearl 8130 smartphone. With the broadest collection of live TV and other video/music content for mobile users, this is good news for Pearl users who were missing out the feature. The CDMA phone, which is compatible with EV-DO networks, did not have a full mobile TV app until now.

BlackBerry 8130 users can purchase MobiTV through either their wireless provider or through www.mobitv.com. It is also available on Handango. The TV application is on display at the CES 2008 in booth 30333 South Hall 3.

HD Slingbox and Sling Player for the BlackBerry

And still more to await in the upcoming CES convention. Sling Media has just announced a new HD Slingbox. The Slingbox is a gadget which is designed to be attached to your television and capture what's on screen. It then "sling" the video to a mobile device, a computer or to another TV using the Internet. The current model, however, does not offer HD output. Slingbox Pro HD, which will be showcased on CES, will be released on August and would sell at USD$399 a pop. On the other hand, users of Windows Mobile, Symbian and Palm devices have all been able to receive videos through Sling Media. BlackBerry would be a late addition -- a demo of the Sling Player for the brand to be demonstrated on CES as well.

Rim Blackberry 8110 Phone on the Way Soon?

According to the BoyGeniusReport a new phone from Rim is on its way in early 2008 called the Blackberry 8110. It is expected to be a GPS phone and feature SD Card Slot, 2MP Camera, Video recording and 3.5mm Head Phone Jack. Design of the phone is expected to be totally different to the recently released pearl phones and it is expected to be carried by T-mobile, will keep a eye out for it.

BlackBerry Gets ColorWare Treatment

BlackBerry owners will now have a chance to get more glossy and bright colors for their beloved handsets. ColorWare, a company known as the industry leader in altering the color of existing products, will start offering crazy colors in December 31, 2007 to 3 models of RIM handsets – Curve, Pearl, and 8800.

Well, it’s not just about colors at all. ColorWare uses an X2 Coating technology, a scratch resistant liquid plastic coating to protect your handset and block 99.8% of UV rays so the colors will not fade under the sun.

Other devices using ColorWare are gaming consoles, PMPs, laptops, and even iPhone.

New Blackberry Concepts: Angular Keypad and Scroller

A new Blackberry concept has just surfaced. Apparently, RIM's thinking of using an angular keypad for future models of Blackberry. It was also revealed that the same design might be used for the onscreen keypad of future touch-screen Blackberry phones. The company claims it will make things easier for the user. We hope so, RIM. The circular keypads of Nokia 3600 and 3650 were bad enough. Aside from the angular keypad, future Blackberrys will also sport LG Shine-like scrollers. An improvement or an impending disaster? What do you think?

TwitterBerry Combines Twitter and BlackBerry

Don’t be fooled with the not so creative name of TwitterBerry for it is a powerful application which integrates microblogging site Twitter and the messaging devices godfather, BlackBerry smartphones. Of course, you must have a compatible BlackBerry smartphone and a Twitter account before you can use this mobile application.

Simply download this free app either over the air or via USB and you can easily create your tweets, view timelines of your friends, and reply to other tweets. Minimum requirement is either a BlackBerry OS 4.0.2+ or a BlackBerry Internet Browsing Service (BIS-B or BIBS).

Supported Devices

BlackBerry 7100(g,i,r)
BlackBerry 7105t
BlackBerry 7130(c,e,g)
BlackBerry 7290
BlackBerry 7510
BlackBerry 7520
BlackBerry 8100 (Pearl)
BlackBerry 8300
BlackBerry 8700
BlackBerry 8703e
BlackBerry 8707v
BlackBerry 8800
BlackBerry 8830

Digby Mobile Shopping for Alltel RIM BlackBerry Users

Alltel has a new free mobile shopping service for RIM BlackBerry smartphone users. Digby Powered by Alltel allows Alltel customers to easily access products from various retailers including Barnes and Noble, Best Buy, Godiva among others. Visit alltel.com/smartphone from your BlackBerry to access Digby and shop till you drop.

Products available in the Digby catalog include books, music, electronics, gifts and other popular categories. The service offers a friendly interface for customers, allowing them to browse thousands of products with ease - and there's also the all-important product search feature. The online catalog is updated daily and features things like best seller lists, the hottest music and exclusive promotions to Alltel customers.

Alltel is the first carrier to deploy the Digby service, but not the first mobile shopping application.

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Other features:

The ability to complete a shopping transaction quickly from their wireless phone

Rich content that is optimized for BlackBerry devices, including full product descriptions and images

Universal mobile shopping cart with support for multiple products and retailers in a single order

Calendar and address book integration on BlackBerry smartphones including reminders for special events

Secure transactions and password-protected buying

Alltel Wireless BlackBerry Pearl 8130 for $149.99 after a $100 mail-in-rebate

Alltel Wireless today announced that the new BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is now available on www.shopalltel.com and in Alltel retail stores. This smartphone makes the perfect holiday gift and includes email, Web browser, text messaging, instant messaging and organizer applications. The phone also features GPS capabilities and mapping applications such as TeleNav and BlackBerry Maps; a 2 MP camera with flash, zoom and video capture; an advanced media player with 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth® stereo support and dedicated volume controls; 64 MB of built-in memory with an expandable microSD/SDHC memory card slot; and much more. Alltel Wireless is offering the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 for $149.99 after a $100 mail-in-rebate.

BlackBerry 8703e and BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphones Hit Puerto Rico

Mobile Lovers in Puerto Rico Rejoice as most awaited BlackBerry 8703e and BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphones have reached the Shelves of Centennial de Puerto Rico. Both cell phones will come with Wireless Broadband Service and GPS Navigation. Some of the features common to both the cell phones include messaging, e-mail, organizer, browser and GPS.

The BlackBerry 8703e and BlackBerry 8830 models are compatible with Centennial’s EV-DO network for offering broadband wireless access. These models boast brilliant LCD screens with high-resolution and full QWERTY keyboard benefiting professionals who often undergo travel and tour.

“These two BlackBerry models give us the opportunity to continue offering products that help our customers reach their goals. In our industry it is extremely important to provide business solutions that fulfill the needs of our clients and allow them to optimize the productivity of their business,” said Carlos Blanco, President of Centennial Puerto Rico.

These premium class models are also ideal for entertainment savvy people. There is a built-in speakerphone, media player for music, support for polyphonic, MP3 ringtones and integrated Bluetooth wireless technology. The BlackBerry 8703e and the BlackBerry

RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 Smartphone now in Singapore

After rocking in the UK, RIM announced the availability of its slender BlackBerry Pearl 8120 Smartphone in Singapore coming December.

This Smartphone is packed with a hell of alot of features; most prominent being microSD/SDHC slot, 2 megapixel digital camera with 5x digital zoom and video capture capability, and built-in Wi-Fi®. The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 Camera lets the users capture video in two resolutions 240x180 or 176x144 for sharing via MMS.

“The popularity of the BlackBerry platform continues to grow across the Asia Pacific region and we are very pleased to build on this momentum with the introduction of the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 in Singapore,” said Norm Lo, Vice President of Asia Pacific at Research In Motion.

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Google Speaks Up Better Mobile Google Maps and Location Services

Location has been an issue of conversation since Google launched its Google Earth application. It is reported that Google recently announced its substantial upgrade to its Google Maps for mobile application called My Location.

In an Over The Air Programme (OTA), a conversation with the product manager of Google Maps for mobile Steve Lee, several significant things came to limelight. The discussion was primarily held for knowing about Google's plans for location applications.

Here is the squeezed up information from that long conversation:

What does new My Location feature on Google Maps for mobile do and how does it work?

Steve Lee said that Google's new My Location technology lets those users who don't have GPS-enabled mobile phones get vantage of the enhanced speed and convenience yielded by location information.

The new feature will let users know where they are on the map even while their cell phones are without GPS feature. In case of a GPS enabled Cell phone if user’s mobiles lose the satellite signal My Location will provide them with approximate location information.

The MyLocation Technology can be accessed even faster than the GPS and consumes less battery power. The reason behind this is My Location requires cell tower information immediately available on the device whereas GPS devices need the satellite which takes up to several minutes to establish connection. So it can also work indoors.

Which devices will support My Location?

Many smartphones including all color BlackBerry devices, most Windows Mobile devices, all Symbian Series 60 3rd Edition devices, latest Sony Ericsson devices, and quite a few Motorola (NYSE: MOT) devices.

If you are in U.S., U.K., Australia, France, New Zealand, Italy, Canada, Austria, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Portugal, Brazil, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, The Netherlands, Russian Federation, or Taiwan, you can easily access Google Maps for mobile with My Location

Alltel Wireless Plans to Add the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 to Line up in Time for the Holidays

America's largest network, Alltel Wireless is planning to have the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphone available in time for the holidays. With this news, customers' wireless experience becomes much easier and more productive.

The Pearl 8310 is designed to give users exceptional mobile experience with powerful communications and multimedia capabilities. This includes text messaging, scheduling meetings, playing music, doing emails and even surfing the internet. All these are included in this sleek smartphone.

Alltel Wireless will be offering the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 for $149.99 after a $100 mail-in-rebate at Alltel retail stores nationwide and online at www.shopalltel.com.

OtterBox 1934 and 1935 for BlackBerry Pearl and Curve

Otter Products announced two new models in the Defender line-up of protective cases. The OtterBox 1934, designed for BlackBerry Pearl and the OtterBox 1935 for BlackBerry Curve allow full access to the trackball and camera, and fit the RIM phones neatly. Rugged in nature, you can easily carry the case on your travels. With three protective layers, your BlackBerry is safe from scratches, bumps and even drops.

According to Otter, layer 1 is a protective clear membrane for the screen and keyboard, preventing dust and dirt from getting into your phone, while layer 2 is essentially a high-impact polycarbonate shell. The third layer wraps the silicone skin over the device to absorb bump and shock. The OtterBox 1934 and 1935 also come with acoustic vents that cover and protect the microphone, headset and speaker phone openings.

For easy carrying, there's also a swivel belt clip. Priced at US $49.95, the OtterBox cases are now available.

BlackBerry Pearl 8120 on the UK

O2 and RIM (Research In Motion) from the UK, have launched a new BlackBerry codenamed Pearl 8120. The smartphone is already available today and comes with a wide range of features that will please everyone, from the stylish design to the connectivity options, and passsing through the enhanced user interface, it is all good.

The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 comes with a “new” blue finish and still has the same sleek and stylish look as before, it features a 2-megapixel camera plus a 5x zoom to take photos and record videos, which can be stored on the microSD/SDHC memory cards. In terms of video recording and its resolution, the new Pearl is capable of recording at 240x180, or 176x144.
In the connectivity department, it includes Wi-Fi and the security protocols such as WEP, WPA, and WPA2.

On the other hand, the multimedia department lets you create and manage play lists by using the Roxio Media Manager, which comes with the BlackBerry Desktop Manager software. One of the best details is the inclusion of a normal 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, so you can use your favorite headphones.

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Blackberry 8700 PDA Cell Phone

Rumors are running rife that the Blackberry 8700 PDA Cell Phone is in testing now and will be out in October or November 2005. It will be carriered by Verizon, Cingular and Sprint/Nextel.

Some Blackberry 8700 Cell Phone Features Include:

EVDO +BB and EDGE + BB device.

GPS and IM builtin

Fast processor + 64MB RAM

More native and attachment viewing

No camera, no wifi, no VOIP.

Classic form factor + sleeker design, speakerphone.

Via PDABlast.com via BBHub.com

Blackberry 8700 series Bugatti black leather ComfortCase

Bugatti Leather cases:

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That is why only the finest calf's leather is used for the exclusive bugatti mobile cases. Thanks to gentle finishing with environmentally-friendly tanning and dying agents, the supple material retains its natural properties. This results in first-class and modern products for our demanding customers.

The padded, colour-coordinated interior lining with an embossed logo is also made of genuine leather. High-quality anti-static plastic is used for the transparent panel at the front of the functional cases. The pushbutton closure and decorative strip are made of elegant brushed metal with an engraved bugatti logo and complete the design.

Bugatti Comfort Case

Patented flexibility - that is what the ComfortCase product line stands for. The leather-covered Rotating BeltClip® allows you to adjust the position of the mobile phone as required. Optimised locking in eight different position guarantees freedom of movement and excellent carrying comfort in all situations. Your mobile phone is always to hand and well protected

• This patented clip is the only one with a 8-point-fixation.
• Hand-made bugatti mobile phone case made of finest calf-leather
• Finely-shaped design; high-quality workmanship
• Leather-covered, rotating belt-clip (360°) for a use in horizontal and vertical position
• Highly comfortable wearing and optimal freedom of movement
• Padded inner lining with bugatti engraving
• bugatti metal logo

BlackBerry 8130 Pearl by Verizon Wireless - the First CDMA-Enabled BlackBerry

Who says wonders ended with the era of Gods, elves and angels? Verizon is one such company where there is no limit on wonders. Verizon Wireless announced the Launch of the Wold’s First CDMA-Enabled BlackBerry Pearl 8130 Smartphone. The latest model is engineered to offer Multimedia, Voice, Data, Navigation and EV-DO Speed in a distinct way. The cell phone is ideal for the customers who like to lead a balanced personal and official life.

With BlackBerry Pearl’s Verizon Wireless broadband connectivity users can stay connected with family, friends and colleagues. The company announced immediate availability of this feature-rich Berry phone for $249.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. The Pearl will be available online and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores.

Verizon’s wonder doesn’t end here. Along with the launch of the BlackBerry Pearl, the company has also announced new Nationwide E- mail and Web for BlackBerry customers giving them unlimited data for an extra cost of $29.99 per month on top of a voice plan. Those who want only data plan will have to pay $34.99 per month. Get an access up to 10 POP3 and IMAP e-mail accounts via BlackBerry(R) Internet Service in both plans.

Facebook and RIM Join Forces

Research In Motion, (RIM) makers of the BlackBerry Smartphone, and Facebook are joining forces. A specially modified version of Facebook is now available for Blackberry users. This service, that is only available to T-Mobile subscribers, has been modified to take advantage of the Blackberry’s push-based architecture. In fact, this Facebook version is almost identical to its PC counterpart, which includes a whole slew of options, such as but not limited to image uploading, wall to wall messaging, poking, and more. RIM president Mike Lazaridis explained the similar agenda that the two companies share. “Facebook and RIM share a vision for enhanced mobile communications and social networking based on open, standards-based platforms and this has allowed us to produce a rich mobile application for Facebook users that leverages the push-based architecture, multimedia features and industry-leading usability of the BlackBerry solution.” Industry experts believe that almost 19% of those who use the PC version of Facebook will make use of the wireless adaptation.

Blackberry 8310s at AT&T

Blackberry is releasing two new colors for their Blackberry Curve 8310 Smartphones. The device with built-in GPS will be released with two new colors, Crimson and Titanium. The Crimson version, which incidentally was the name of the Blackberry Curve internally, will sport a reversed keypad with most keys in black.

The Titanium on the other hand, looks a bit different - or similar - to T-Mobile's Curve. But then again, it depends on who is looking. You can check out the photo included with this article to judge for yourself.

BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone

Verizon and RIM unveiled the first global CDMA/GSM BlackBerry, the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone. Verizon also announced the new always-on, always-connected Global BlackBerry service that allows users seamless access to email, internet, contacts, schedules, etc.

The BlackBerry 8830 phone is compatible with EV-DO and GPRS data networks. For GSM networks, it complies with the 900/1800MHz bands. It features a smooth switching between CDMA and GSM networks - of course, it doesn't have any effect on your billing hopefully.

One of the more interesting features is the new Trackball navigation system. For added memory, it supports microSD memory cards. Other standard features include speaker-independent voice recognition and IM capabilities.

According to Verizon VP Mike Lanman, "Customers leave the U.S. with the ultimate productivity tool enhanced by a service and support package they won’t find anywhere else in the industry. This is the gold standard for the international enterprise, and with its unique blend of form, function and value, we expect this device to quickly become our top selling BlackBerry for domestic use as well."

Priced at US $299 (after a $100 rebate) with a two-year contract, the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone will hit the stores in May. More features in the extended entry.

BlackBerry

BlackBerry Maps

Media Player

Corporate Data Access 1

Wireless Email

Organizer

Wireless Calendar 1

Phone

SMS

MMS

Wireless Internet

Paging

GPS-enabled for Location-based Services

64 MB of memory and expandable memory via microSD card

Full QWERTY keyboard

The tethered modem capability lets you use the smartphone as a wireless modem for your laptop or PC¹

Dedicated Send, End and Mute keys, a trackball navigation system, plus user definable convenience keys

Speakerphone and Voice Activated Dialing

High capacity battery

Bluetooth capability for hands-free dialogue via headsets and car kits

Stereo headset capable

Integrated attachment viewing

Compatibility with popular Personal Information Management (PIM) software

High resolution, light sensing screen that adjusts lighting levels automatically for ideal indoor and outdoor viewing

Easy email set-up directly from your BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone via the set-up wizard

Blackberry 8300 is the Blackberry Curve

Deviating from the number based "naming" system that RIM is typically known for, the world was introduced to the Blackberry Pearl, a much more consumer-friendly name. And now it seems we might have another "name" branded Blackberry.

The makers of the upcoming Blackberry 8300 who owned the domain Blackberry8300.com have also snatched up the domain BlackberryCurve.com, which the first one now directs to. The Blackberry, which has been an object of obssession for the business set for years, is seeking out an expanded user base. The Blackberry Curve is set to meld the business and consumer worlds of the Blackberry. Nice. I kind of like this new naming system.

Opera Mini 4 for BlackBerry users

Opera mini has a new version which includes special features made for BlackBerrys. The version 4 was released today and makes the whole browsing-on-BlackBerry experience more enthusiastic.

Two of the new features for the BlackBerry owners include:

- Landscape mode so you can view more content when browsing. Much like what happens with the iPhone.

- New multi-search Start Page in which you can add the personal favorite search engines to the Start Page.

We want to make Opera Mini available to even more users, so we've improved our support for BlackBerry. Now the world's most popular mobile web browser and most popular handhelds can work together.

The Opera Mini 4.0 version can be downloaded for free at the Opera website.

BoxWave Rubberized Slim Case for BlackBerry 8800BoxWave Rubberized Slim Case for BlackBerry 8800

BoxWave unveiled its latest accessory, the Rubberized Slim Case for the BlackBerry 8800. An ultra-slim hard case, the case features a cut-out design to bring out the BlackBerry's keyboard, allowing you to see the keys clearly and have the same tactile feel when using the 8800 without the case. Personalize it with a choice of Gecko Green, Jet Black and Metallic Silver.

Regular price is US $39.95, but there's a web special where you can grab it for $27.95. Shipping now, grab your Rubberized Slim Case for the BlackBerry 8800.

BlackBerry 8310 Smartphone

Rogers Wireless and Research In Motion today introduced the BlackBerry Curve 8310 smartphone. This newest offering from this company includes a complete built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) and mapping software. The smallest and lightest full QWERTY BlackBerry handset is packed with powerful and convenient features for both business and personal use and can now pinpoint its location through built-in GPS.

The BlackBerry Curve 8310 features a smooth and comfortable handset design and delivers the renowned mobile communications experience that BlackBerry smartphone users have come to know and love. It offers exceptional email, messaging and phone features together with fast web browsing, enhanced multimedia capabilities, a 2 megapixel camera, an easy-to-use QWERTY keyboard and an intuitive trackball navigation system. With the BlackBerry Curve 8310, it’s easy for Canadians to get where they’re going, connect with friends, family and co-workers, and access important information on the go.

The BlackBerry Curve 8310 will be available in Canada from Rogers Wireless in retail and business channels beginning September 11 for $299.99, with activation of a minimum $40 voice plan and data plan for a three year term.

BlackBerry Curve 8310 from Rogers features:
* A small and stylish design with smooth edges, titanium toned finish and chrome highlights. It measures 107mm x 60mm x 15.5mm and weighs approximately 111 grams.
* Built-in GPS, BlackBerry® Maps, and TeleNav® Navigator, for accurate turn by turn directions.
* A 2 megapixel camera with 5x digital zoom, built-in flash, self-portrait mirror and full screen viewfinder. The camera can capture images in up to three picture quality and size resolutions that can be quickly shared via email, MMS, BlackBerry® Messenger or Bluetooth®. Photos can also be set as a unique caller IDs or Home Screen image.
* EDGE/GPRS/GSM connectivity operating on Roger's high speed nationwide network, with roaming in 200 countries for voice and 127 countries for data.
* Premium phone features including noise cancellation technology to offset background noise, Speaker Independent Voice Recognition (SIVR) for Voice Activated Dialing (VAD), dedicated 'send', 'end', and 'mute' keys, low-distortion speakerphone, and Bluetooth (2.0) support for hands-free use with headsets, car kits and Bluetooth peripherals.
* A microSD expandable memory slot for additional data storage.
* A built-in spell checker with user-customizable dictionary to help ensure accuracy of emails and other text entries.
* A powerful new media manager application included with the BlackBerry® Desktop Manager software. The Roxio® Media Manager for BlackBerry®, which was developed with Sonic® and based on the award-winning Roxio Easy Media Creator® 9, introduces a new level of simplicity, allowing users to easily search for media files on their computer, view and organize them, create MP3 music files from CDs, add audio tags, create playlists and automatically copy or convert pictures, music and videos for optimal playback.
* A 3.5mm stereo headset jack, support for Bluetooth stereo audio profile (A2DP/AVRCP), and dedicated volume controls.
* Support for polyphonic, mp3 and MIDI and RealTrax ringtunes.
* Support for instant messaging with BlackBerry Messenger, Google® Talk and Yahoo!® Messenger pre-loaded.
* BlackBerry® Internet Service support that allows access to up to 10 personal and corporate email accounts, including most popular ISP email accounts.
* BlackBerry® Enterprise Server support for enterprise deployments, enabling advanced security and IT administration within IBM® Lotus® Domino®, Microsoft® Exchange and Novell® GroupWise® environments.
* Support for downloading music directly to the device using Rogers Music Store.

Blue, Sunset (red) and Pale Gold BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Smartphone from T-Mobile USA

Research In Motion has the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 smartphone in spiffy new colors for T-Mobile USA. The colors include blue, sunset red and pale gold. Added to the existing white and black, customers now have a choice of five colors when it comes to their Pearl.

What's more, with the introduction of these new colors, T-Mobile is slated to introduce an affordable BlackBerry email-only service for US $9.99/month which includes access to email accounts like Yahoo!, AOL or Gmail.

Priced at US $149.99 (after a $100.00 instant discount and $50.00 mail-in rebate) for a 2 year service agreement, the quad-band BlackBerry Pearl 8100 is available from T-Mobile.

T-Mobile Announces BlackBerry Scheme

Blackberry, a wireless email solution for mobile users has come together with T-Mobile with a vision to offer the best email services available today. As per the latest scheme, the firm will give VARs preferential treatment to Blackberry resellers. The BlackBerry (News - Alert) from T-Mobile: Partner Programme is an extension of the firm's Business Partner Programme, launched in May.

With 17 partners in the UK, T-Mobile is looking forward to include more than half in the BlackBerry program. Some of the partners who have already enrolled include WN1 Communications, Olive Communications and BusinessMobiles.com.

There are 17 benefits available for partners accepted onto the programme. These include: preferential pricing on BlackBerry products, which will mean partners receive cheaper units; marketing support from T-Mobile; and increased commission.

BlackBerry 8820 Smartphone from AT&T

AT&T announced that the new BlackBerry 8820 Wi-Fi mobile phone will be available to its customers starting September 20. The BlackBerry 8820 lets you not only connect to your corporate or home network but also take advantage of 10,000 AT&T-owned or branded Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the U.S. (which requires an additional fee, of course). As the BlackBerry 8820 is EDGE compatible as well, you are also covered in AT&T's network.

The BlackBerry 8820 supports WLAN 802.11 a/b/g and features enterprise-level security. There's also built-in GPS with support for solutions such as TeleNav GPS Navigator and TeleNav Track and AT&T's PTT (push-to-talk) service. The phone is compatible with Bluetooth 2.0, and offers a microSD card slot for expanding memory. Users can also access AT&T Mobile Music, a one-stop-shop for music content from eMusic, XM Satellite Radio and more.

As with any BlackBerry, the 8820 offers a QWERTY keyboard, trackball navigation and a big 320x240 pixels resolution display.

Priced at US $299.99 (after rebates and a 2-year service agreement), the BlackBerry 8820 will be available starting September 20, 2007.

BlackBerry Curve 8320 Smartphone for T-Mobile

T-Mobile and Research In Motion unveiled the new BlackBerry Curve 8320, touted as the first all-in-one handset to work with T-Mobile's HotSpot @Home. The Wi-Fi enabled BlackBerry Curve 8320 allows for in-home mobile coverage, something of an oxymoron around some parts of the nation. The Curve 8320 will be available in pale gold and titanium finishes, and features RIM's smallest and lightest yet QWERTY handset design.

The BlackBerry Curve 8320 also features a 2 megapixel camera, and standard apps include audio and video players (supported formats include MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, MPEG4, H.263 and WMV). It is equipped with a 3.5mm stereo headset jack and offers a microSD memory card for expanding the available storage. Measuring 4.2" x 2.4" x 0.6", the phone weighs in at 3.9 oz and is enabled for T-Mobile's myFaves feature. On-board IM clients include support for AOL, Yahoo!, Windows Live, ICQ and Google Talk.

With features like speaker-independent voice recognition for voice activated dialing, calling someone is easier. The phone is a true quad-band GSM world phone, and comes with BlackBerry Maps as well. Priced at US $249.99 after rebates and service agreement.

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Krusell Blackberry RIM 8800 8830 Leather Cabriolet Case With Multidapt (89256)

The Krusell Blackberry 8800 leather Cabriolet case made by Krusell. Made in carefully selected buffalo leather and designed to fit 100% to each individual phone. A key feature on the Classic cases are their tight fit, that makes even very small phones look extremely good in their Krusell case. Forget about bulky misfit cases

Handmade in exclusive Nappa leather and equipped with the Multidapt® system this case has a both exclusive and unique look and feel.

The patented Multidapt® system is the hub of the Krusell assortment. Having the Multidapt® "female" on a Krusell case opens up endless possibilities on how to carry a device

This case will fit the following models: Blackberry 8800/8830

Rim Blackberry 8800 Specs

More on the eagerly awaited RIM BlackBerry 8800 as some new specs and details have furbished on the BlackBerry forums! Looks like the 8800 will operate on 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM networks and will have connectivity options like GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth and even Wi-Fi. Looking to be a complete business solution, the BlackBerry 8800 shall also have a QWERTY keypad and include applications like Email, SMS, Corporate Data Access, and Organizer etc.

This smartphone is pretty smart (pardon the pun) as it also includes a comprehensive database of maps and an embedded RIM wireless modem. There are a bunch of multimedia functions too like a Music player and a Micro SD Card slot. However a camera for now is being considered as an optional feature and not all models will sport it.

Update: Rim Blackberry 8800 Announced

RIM Introduces the Sleek New BlackBerry 8800 Smartphone

3GSM World Congress - Barcelona, Spain - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced the highly anticipated BlackBerry® 8800 - a feature-rich and finely tuned smartphone that is both functionally and visually inspiring.

The BlackBerry 8800 is the thinnest BlackBerry handset yet and is designed to satisfy the most demanding mobile professionals. Equipped with a full, highly tactile QWERTY* keyboard and RIM's user-friendly trackball navigation system, it also includes built-in GPS (Global Positioning System), multimedia features and a microSD expandable memory slot.

“The BlackBerry 8800 smartphone offers another winning combination of superior hardware, software and service embodied by an extremely elegant industrial design,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion. “We spent a tremendous amount of effort refining the BlackBerry 8800, inside and out, and that effort will be evident to customers. From the premium finish to the vivid screen to the exceptional sound quality and the unmatched usability, the BlackBerry 8800 is a standout choice for mobile professionals.”

The quad-band GSM/GPRS and EDGE-enabled BlackBerry 8800 offers best-in-class performance with smoothly integrated support for voice and data applications, including phone, email, text messaging, web browser, organizer, multimedia and more. Powering its robust performance is an ultra-thin, high-capacity battery that further extends the uncompromising battery life for which BlackBerry handsets are renowned.

Through its built-in GPS, the BlackBerry 8800 can pinpoint its location and provide "out-of-the-box" support for a wide variety of location based applications and services, including BlackBerry Maps. BlackBerry Maps provides driving directions -- with the ability to track the route via GPS -- and integrates with other BlackBerry applications, so users can generate a map from an address in their BlackBerry Address Book and send maps via email from their BlackBerry 8800.

The BlackBerry 8800 is a world-class mobile phone with advanced and easy-to-use phone features including noise cancellation for enhanced audio performance, Speaker Independent Voice Recognition for Voice Activated Dialing (VAD), intuitive call management functions such as smart dialing, conference calling, speed dialing and call forwarding, as well as dedicated “send”, “end” and “mute” keys. It also features a high quality, low-distortion speakerphone and Bluetooth® 2.0 for use with hands-free headsets, car kits and other Bluetooth peripherals. Support for polyphonic, mp3 and MIDI ringtones is included.

With the large, bright, high resolution (320 x 240) landscape display, images appear vivid and crisp for viewing emails, attachments, pictures, videos, web pages, business applications and games. Built-in light sensing technology automatically adjusts the screen, keyboard and trackball brightness for optimized visibility in various lighting environments. The vibrant display, coupled with the BlackBerry 8800’s innovative trackball navigation, delivers a user experience that is dynamic and intuitive.

The BlackBerry 8800 also comes with a media player and stereo headset jack. Its expandable memory capability allows users to store their favorite music and videos on a microSD card to enjoy while on the go. Music and video are delivered with rich sound and vivid color.**

The BlackBerry 8800 can operate with BlackBerry® Internet Service, giving users the ability to manage up to 10 supported personal and corporate email accounts, as well as BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, which includes IT policy controls for managing the handset's features and usage.

The BlackBerry wireless platform gives customers the capability to deploy a variety of applications. Hundreds of business solutions from third party software providers can further extend the BlackBerry platform to support various business needs such as CRM, sales force automation, field services, business intelligence, supply chain management and continuity of operations, as well as a broad range of industry-specific applications for sectors including health care, law enforcement, government, financial services, insurance, pharmaceutical, professional services, real estate, manufacturing, wholesale and retail.

The BlackBerry 8800 comes with a complement of accessories in the box, including a headset, travel charger and USB cable. Additional Authentic BlackBerry Accessories, including premium leather holsters and totes, desktop and automotive chargers, Bluetooth® headsets and other peripherals, are available online at www.shopblackberry.com.

The BlackBerry 8800 will be available from a variety of carriers worldwide beginning in February 2007.

For more information about the BlackBerry 8800, please visit www.blackberry8800.com.

* Keyboard also available in AZERTY and QWERTZ configurations to support different language groups.

** Supports MP3 and ACC music files and MPEG4 and H.263 video files.

BlackBerry 8130 Pearl SmartPhone

The BlackBerry 8130 Pearl has just been announced today as the first BlackBerry Pearl smartphone to run on CDMA networks. The new phone is still built with BlackBerry's highly acclaimed style and compact design and comes packed with new features including communications enhancements, a striking new software interface, rich multimedia capabilities, built-in GPS and support for high-speed EV-DO networks.

The 8130 still has all the standard features that have made BlackBerry popular among mobile users, including unrivaled email and messaging (SMS, IM, MMS), web browsing, organizer and more. The new smartphone also expands on its communications and multimedia features and presents the entire offering with a striking new software interface.

The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphone is designed to help you do everything you want with your life. It comes complete with advanced phone features, multimedia, digital camera, video recording, built-in GPS* and expandable memory.

And it offers the full BlackBerry experience — email, browser, text messaging (SMS and MMS), instant messaging, organizer applications and more. Small, smart and stylish.

BlackBerry Curve 8330 Available This Month for Sprint

Sprint and Research In Motion (RIM) will add the new BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone to its Blackberry line up. The BlackBerry Curve 8330 featuring a two megapixel camera, media player for music, videos and photos, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth, microSD/SDHC card slot for expandable memory, voice-activated dialing, voice notes recorder and the ability to be used as a modem with a laptop.

The BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone will be available later this month online at www.sprint.com, through Sprint Telesales, Sprint business sales channels and retail locations for as low as $179.99 with a two-year service agreement, a $170 instant savings credit and $100 mail-in-rebate.

Verizon Wireless Introduces The BlackBerry Curve 8330

Verizon Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone will be available in May. Packaged in a liquid silver-colored finish with chrome highlights, smooth edges and soft curves, the BlackBerry Curve 8330 is backed by Verizon Wireless' high-speed Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) network.



The BlackBerry Curve 8330 offers the following capabilities and key features:

* measures 4.2” x 2.4” x 0.6”and weighs only 4 ounces
* Large, vibrant 320 x 240 display, with light sensing technology

T-Mobile BlackBerry 8820 Available with GPS & HotSpot Support

T-Mobile and Research In Motion announced the national availability of the BlackBerry 8820 smartphone, featuring built-in GPS and support for T-Mobile’s HotSpoHome( service for Wi-F calling. hone. BlackBerry

The BlackBerry 8820 helps people stay connected to business associates, colleagues, family and friends by offering Wi-Fi connectivity for voice and data, access to location-based applications and services, and a superior mobile experience for personal and corporate e-mail.

With the T-Mobile HotSpot @Home mobile add-on plan, customers can enjoy the freedom of unlimited, nationwide calling over any Wi-Fi network at home, across accessible corporate Wi-Fi networks or at T-Mobile HotSpot locations nationwide.(i) When connected through Wi-Fi, access to information continues to include all of the BlackBerry platform’s security features. Customers can also enjoy faster Web browsing at Wi-Fi speeds.

The BlackBerry 8820 is available at select T-Mobile retail stores, select authorized dealers, online at www.t-mobile.com, or by calling 1-800-T-MOBILE.

For more information about the BlackBerry 8820 from T-Mobile, please visit www.blackberry8820.com or www.t-mobile.com. The smartphone is currently selling for $349.99 with a discount and plan.

uretracks DRM-Free Mobile Music Store for BlackBerry

Puretracks DRM-Free Mobile Music Store for BlackBerry. Puretracks, Toronto-based digital music provider along with handset development partner Magnet Mobile Media have developed a new DRM-free mobile music store and service for select RIM’s devices, including the popular Curve, Pearl and 8800 series smartphones. A sneak peek of the Puretracks Mobile Edition music service for BlackBerry was unveiled on March 12 at the South By Southwest event in Austin, Texas and the official launch is set to coincide with the upcoming CTIA Wireless event on April 1st.

BlackBerry 7290 Mobile Phone

The BlackBerry 7290 mobile phone is traditional BlackBerry phone capable of instant email, browser facility, and other organisation applications. The BlackBerry 7290 mobile phone is a Quad-band GSM phone. The phone weighs about 139grams which is quite a bit and measures 11.3 x 7.45 x 2.2cm. The BlackBerry 7290 mobile phone has a backlit 32 – key QWERTY keyboard. The display of the BlackBerry 7290 mobile phone is a nice 65k color TFT screen with a resolution of 240 x 160 pixels. The BlackBerry 7290 mobile phone has a built-in speaker and mic which supports vibrating alerts.

The phone doesn’t have any other fancies like a camera or mp3 player or even a FM radio. You can although install J2ME games on the phone. The email software used on the BlackBerry 7290 mobile phone is Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Domino. It comes ofcourse with GPRS class 8 connection.

The battery life of the BlackBerry 7290 mobile phone is about 4hours of talktime and over 8 days of standby. The BlackBerry 7290 mobile phone comes with an embedded RIM wireless modem too. The phone has 32mb of flash memory to store your data and emails, and the phone is speeded up with the 4mb SRAM. The BlackBerry 7290 mobile phone costs about $250 without a contract, but with a contract with T-Mobile or Cingular it’s for free.

BlackBerry 7100x Mobile Phone

The BlackBerry 7100x mobile phone is a Quad-band GSM business phone which works with 850/900/1800/1900 GSM networks. The BlackBerry 7100x mobile phone was code-named the ‘Charm’ and was released last year and is now available for a price of $350. The BlackBerry 7100x mobile phone weighs approximately 120grams and measures 114 x 56 x 20 mm. The phone has a 65k color display with a 240 x 260 pixel resolution.

The BlackBerry 7100x mobile phone has 32mb internal memory along with the 4mb SRAM for the phone. There is ofcourse GPRS facility with the phone for checking your emails and browsing the web. The BlackBerry 7100x mobile phone has a HTML browser unlike the WAP browsers found on most phones. The BlackBerry 7100x mobile phone has a decent battery life of about 4hours and a standby time of 190 hours.

The BlackBerry 7100x mobile phone has backlit QWERTY keyboard which you will see with all their phones. There is ofcourse a Usb port to transfer data from your computer to the BlackBerry through a Usb cable. The BlackBerry 7100x mobile phone is released by O2, becoming the second mobile phone carrier to release it after Vodafone’s BlackBerry 7100x mobile phone. There is also a 7100t which was released by T-Mobile

BlackBerry 6720 Mobile Phone

The BlackBerry 6720 mobile phone is one of the oldest BlackBerry phones out there. The phone was announced a couple of years back and was quite successful at launch. The screen of the BlackBerry 6720 mobile phone is monochrome with a 160 x 160 pixel resolution. The BlackBerry 6720 mobile phone weighs about 140 grams and measures 121 x 77 x 18 mm.

The BlackBerry 6720 mobile phone has a battery life of about 4 hours talk time and close to 240 hours of standby. The BlackBerry 6720 mobile phone does not come with a memory card slot so you can only store about 16mb of data. It comes with a mere 1mb of SRAM. It comes with a good QWERTY keyboard which is very well spaced out. Other additional features in the phone include Java, inbuilt organizer, calculator and a built-in handsfree system. The BlackBerry 6720 mobile phone does not support mp3 or polyphonic ringtones so you’ll have to use your mono tones for this.

The BlackBerry 6720 mobile phone is a very basic phone with the main feature of the phone standing on sending emails through the GPRS facility provided by the carriers. It also can be connected to your computer using an Usb port.

Blackberry Curve 8300 - a classy bit of kit

Finally the long wait is over and Blackberry is coming soon with its latest model Curve 8300, to rock the market again. Designed with an impressive and trendy look, Blackberry looks great equipped with the 2 MP camera. Sized in 320X240 pixels, it has the weight of 111 g with 65k colors display. With 64 MB flash memory, you can get a Micro SD, TransFlash Card shot with the Blackberry Curve 8300. The mobile device is designed in a cool Black color with some of the most preferred features. Talking about the features, the mobile has got facilities of SMS, MMS, Email, and instant messaging. The Browser is HTML. There is good news for game lovers as through this latest handset they can download games. With the use of standard battery, Li- lon 1100 mAh, the phone could be used Stand- by up to 408 hours and has up to four hours talk time at one go.This mobile has 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, full stylish QWERTY keyboard for easy typing and trackball navigation among the few facilities apart from some most preferred features. You can get a Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP in this handset. It’s disappointing that after providing good design and stunning looks, Blackberry lacks a Wi- Fi, HSCSD, 3G, WLAN and Infrared port. This raises a point that if a phone does not have Wi- Fi and don’t have 3g, is not worth buying for. For those who are in the fashion business and in the fields where cameras are required at any moment, Blackberry Curve 8300 provides facility of taking clear and good pictures and even an E- mail could be sent, even if one is in the way. The handset provides a rich look and is still the best messaging system available in the market and no doubt is an incredible one.

Review: Blackberry 8830 Mobile Phone

Blackberry 8830 is the latest addition to the multitasking Blackberry series of phones. This particular phone has various features which makes it a leap ahead of other models. Blackberry 8830 is the World Edition of Blackberry phones. This phone certainly is a world class gadget. It has a full GSM/CDMA coverage where you can enjoy the seamless roaming around the globe. This is among the most exclusive features of Blackberry phones. This GSM and CDMA enabled phone comes with GSM 900/1800 MHz and CDMA/EV – DO 1900/800 MHz networks. And more to all these, this phone has an integrated GPS receiver, which makes your every journey more connecting. This phone is quite similar to the Blackberry 8800; the only difference that we could make out is the CDMA networking. And this can make Blackberry 8830 the most sought after series of cell phones.

If you are looking for a multitasking cell phone with every possible ‘required’ feature then you should definitely opt for Blackberry 8830. As far as the looks are concerned, this phone looks almost similar to other Blackberry phones. It has a large 65K color TFT display with QUGA resolution, which enables it with a clear display. Blackberry 8830 comes in the trademarked Blackberry form factor with the RIM user interface. This 4 mm thick gadget is Bluetooth enabled with a MicroSD memory card slot.

This phone doesn’t have a camera, which can disappoint few geeks. But, for cell phones like Blackberry, the main purpose is the multitasking and corporate usage, so this can be compromised. Blackberry 8830 is for those people who need a handheld computer through which they can make some important calls. We hope this phone will surely rock the geek’s world. Now, all that our team has to say is wait and watch.

BlackBerry 8800 Mobile Phone

BlackBerry 8800 is an elegant and multitasking phone. We have reviewed some of the BlackBerry phones earlier also, but this one is an absolutely fantastic phone. BlackBerry 8800 is a QuadBand GSM handset with various features. This 134 grams handset has a 65K color display. This phone is more a multitasking phone. This black shining gadget is both stylish and sober. It has a full QWERTY keyboard.This phone comes with trackball navigation which was first introduced with BlackBerry Pearl. BlackBerry 8800 is accompanied by MicroSD TransFlash memory with 64 MB Flash memory and 16 MB SRAM. You get GPRS, EDGE and Bluetooth in this smart gadget. BlackBerry 8800 like other BlackBerry phones is durable and easy to use. This phone is specially designed for those multitask which you want to perform fast using your cell phone.

The BlackBerry 8800 has many advanced phone features which includes noise cancellation; speaker independent voice recognition for voice activated dialing (VAD), smart dialing, conference calling, speed dialing, and call forwarding. Its large ultra bright screen is quite attractive.

This sleek handset guarantees to show the best-in-class performance with its smoothly integrated support for voice and data applications. This gadget is powered by an ultra thin, high capacity battery. It has an amazing 22 days standby time and a 5 hour talk time. Besides all these, this phone only lacks a camera, infrared and wi-fi. We would have loved this phone like anything if it had a camera and wi-fi in it. But we heard BlackBerry manufacturers didn’t add a camera intentionally as many enterprises don’t allow camera phones, smart thought people. The BlackBerry 8800 can work on BlackBerry’s own internet service, providing users the facility to manage up to 10 supported personal and corporate email accounts, as well as the BlackBerry Enterprise Server.

BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Mobile Phone

The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 mobile phone weighs around 90 grams and measures approximately 107 x 50 x 14.5 mm. The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 mobile phone is a Quad-band GSM world phone and has a lot of impressive features packed into it.

The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 mobile phone comes with a microSD card slot ( TransFlash ) and also 64mb of additional flash memory. The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 mobile phone has a 65k color TFT screen with a display resolution of 240 x 260 pixels. It also comes with a decent enough 1.3 megapixel camera which can take still photos at 1280 x 1024 pixels. The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 mobile phone is capable of video recording and has a flash option too. Other features included in the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 mobile phone are document viewers for different file formats, Java, a Media player and a QWERTY software keyboard. The phone comes with a good HTML browser which can be used with EDGE or GPRS which are perfectly supported by the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 mobile phone.

The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 mobile phone has a battery life of about 3 and half hours talk time and more than 360 hours of standby.

BlackBerry 8707v Mobile Phone

The BlackBerry 8707v mobile phone is a UMTS as well as a GSM handset which was released just a few months back. The phone weighs close to 134 grams and measures about 110 x 69.5 x 19.5 mm. The BlackBerry 8707v mobile phone has a 65k color TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. The phone does not have a memory card slot which is very crucial for these kinds of handheld devices.

The BlackBerry 8707v mobile phone does not have a camera and the phone runs on a 312 Mhz Intel processor. It operates efficiently with 16mb SRAM. The BlackBerry 8707v mobile phone comes with only 64mb of Flash memory. The BlackBerry 8707v mobile phone is supported by GPRS, EDGE and 3G too. It comes with a decent enough HTML browser to browse the internet. The phone is not a entertainment phone by any means. It is strictly a phone for business uses and does well for executives. It also comes with features like document viewer and Instant messaging capabilities.

The battery of the BlackBerry 8707v mobile phone lasts for about 4 hours talk time and close to 450 hours of standby.

BlackBerry 7730 Mobile Phone

The BlackBerry 7730 mobile phone is a Tri-band GSM phone announced in late 2004. The phone weighs about 142 grams and measures approximately 121 x 77 x 18 mm. The screen of the BlackBerry 7730 mobile phone is a nice 65k color display. It has a resolution of 240 x 240 pixels.

The BlackBerry 7730 mobile phone has a back lit QWERTY keypad. The keypad is extremely easy to use and convenient too. The keys are well spaced out which is always an advantage. One of the few downsides of the phone is the ringtones. The phone can take only monophonic ringtones, so your polyphonic and mp3 ringer tones are out of the question. The phone does not have a memory card slot, and has only 16mb of shared internal memory. The BlackBerry 7730 mobile phone is equipped with 2MB of SRAM for providing decent speed. The BlackBerry 7730 mobile phone obviously comes with GPRS and BlackBerry connectivity options for emails as that’s the main use of the phone. The phone even has a HTML browser inplace of a normal xHTML one which makes the phone better than many other competitors.

The battery life of the BlackBerry 7730 mobile phone is about 5 hours of talktime and close to 200 hours of standby duration.

BlackBerry 8700g Mobile Phone

The BlackBerry 8700g mobile phone is variant of the 8700 released for T-Mobile. All the features of the phone remain the same except the carrier. The BlackBerry 8700g mobile phone works with Tri-band GSM networks. The phone weighs about 134grams and measures 110 x 70 x 20 mm. The phone ofcourse has a trademark QWERTY keypad like all other BlackBerry’s.

The BlackBerry 8700g mobile phone has 64mb shared internal memory for data and applications. It doesn’t have any other expandable memory for later addition. The BlackBerry 8700g mobile phone has a 65k color TFT screen with a display resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. The phone is equipped with a good and loud speakerphone. The phone can use Polyphonic tunes ( 32 channel ) as well as mp3 tunes. There is enough room for J2ME games in your spare time. The email software in the BlackBerry 8700g mobile phone is Novell GroupWise and Lotus Domino. The T9 texting option is also available for quick SMSes.

The internet and email feature is further enhanced with EDGE data connectivity available at 384kbps. The phone has a battery life of 4hours talktime and 380+ hours of standby. For data transfer the phone has PC sync features as well as Bluetooth.

BlackBerry 8130 gets Yahoo! Go 2.0

Yahoo! Go 2.0 is finally compatible with the BlackBerry 8130. When it was initially released, Yahoo! Go would not work with the BlackBerry 8130. Yahoo finally heard the call from all the BlackBerry owners out there and updated Yahoo! Go for the 8130.

Yahoo! Go is now on version 3.0 beta. If you feel like giving the beta a try hop on over to the Yahoo! Go web site.(view image)

BlackBerry users get voicemail to text with SpinVox

BlackBerry users will be able to get voicemails as text messages with a new plugin from SpinVox. The service converts voice messages with 97 per cent accuracy according to the company. SpinVox is making their plugin available on their web site today. You can download it at the link below. BlackBerry tips
"BlackBerry email delivers business efficiency and personal productivity," says Christina Domecq, CEO and co-founder, SpinVox. "Adding SpinVox to the mix takes those benefits to the next level, eliminating the need to dial-in and check voicemail and making it simple and easy to check voice messages in the email format that BlackBerry addicts love."

SpinVox for BlackBerry ensures that the inbound caller's number links up with the user's address book to present the caller's name, and the ability to reply directly by email, as an alternative to calling or sending an SMS.

The launch comes after RIM executives trialled the SpinVox Voicemail product on their own BlackBerry phones and immediately saw the benefits of receiving their voice messages converted to email

BlackBerry 8820 for T-Mobile delayed

The expectation has been that T-Mobile would release a WiFi, Hotspot @ Home-capable BlackBerry 8820 on March 5. Now comes word from engadget that the release of the 8820 has been pushed back. No reason has been given for the delay but these kinds of delays are common in the industry. Stay tuned.(view image)

Read HTML emails on your BlackBerry

Empower HTML Mail Viewer allows you to view html formatted emails right inside your native email application. Now you can read your mails - complete with Images, web Links, email addresses, and even Smileys in all their glory.

No extra setup, no server, no re-routing of emails - its ALL device based! Just install and you are ready to GO.. Finally a product that was long time missing on BlackBerry! A must-have for every Blackberry owner.

The Pro Edition also has advanced features like Faster speeds, PIM Integration, Image Cache, PocketDay Integration, System fonts, Autoupdate notification, support for OS 4.3 and many more customization options!

BlackBerry Bling - Diamond Encrusted Pearl

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If you've got a cool $88,000 to spare you can purchase a diamond encrusted BlackBerry (or other gadget) for your collection. A company called Amosu, is famous for creating extreme jewelry-editions of consumer electronics with gold and diamonds. Their latest blinged out gadget is the Blackberry Pearl Diamond Edition.

If you purchase the BlackBerry Pearl Diamond edition you get a BlackBerry encrusted with 900 diamonds. You also get concierge service allowing you access to a high class events and services.

The diamonds are fully recyclable, so when you decide to upgrade your handset you can have the diamonds recast on your new phone.

Check out Amosu's web site at the link below. If you want a diamond encrusted iPhone, they have that too.

Britney Spears still a BlackBerry user

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Poor Britney. There's so much going on in her life and she just can't seem get it together. Her parents are now in control of her estate and Britney is not too happy about it.


Reports are out today that Britney is trying to contact Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. A source told the New York Daily News "Britney says her civil rights have been violated and she wants to talk to Arnold about it. "She wants the governor to look into why she can't get an attorney."

I wonder if she's trying to call the Governor on her BlackBerry ? Here she is carrying a little white dog, a handful of clothes and you guessed it, her BlackBerry. Guess she can't leave home without it.