Category: 8800 series

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Review: Coveroo Custom Battery Doors for BlackBerry

By James on Feb 17, 2009 in 8800 series, Accessories, BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Curve 8300 Series, Pearl 8100 Series, Reviews, Storm 9500 Series.

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Have you heard of Coveroo before? They offer laser engraved battery doors for all kinds of devices including BlackBerry smartphones. We had a chance test out Coveroo’s battery doors for the BlackBerry Storm, Curve and Pearl. Unfortunately no one on the team has a Bold at the moment or we would have checked them out too. I decided to get a custom door for my Storm with the BlackBerry Sync logo on it and then they included a couple Valentines Day designs for the Curve and Pearl. Coveroo offers all different stock colored battery doors so you don’t have to mix and match colors, of course unless you want too. Coveroo’s are currently available for the BlackBerry Bold, Curve, Pearl, Storm and 8800 series. The cool part about them is you can choose from hundreds of different designs or send in your own custom design (for an additional charge). Read More

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BlackBerry 8830 OS 4.5.0.127 officially released by Bell

By James on Feb 06, 2009 in 8800 series, BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Downloads.

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Great news for BlackBerry 8830 World Edition users! OS 4.5 is now official, Bell Mobility is the first carrier in North America to bring the new OS 4.5 to the 8830 smartphone. Even though this OS is designed for Bell users it can by installed on any 8830 from Verizon, TELUS, etc.

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.177 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.177
Consisting of:

  • Applications: 4.5.0.127
  • Software Platform: 3.4.0.20
  • File name: 8830AMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel177_PL3.4.0.20_A4.5.0.127_Bell_Mobility.exe
  • File size: 81.37MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Download it from Bell’s BlackBerry Software Site >

[via BBForums]

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Introducing Elecite’s Amour Premium BlackBerry Theme

By James on Feb 01, 2009 in 8800 series, BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Curve 8300 Series, Downloads, Pearl 8100 Series, Themes.

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Our friends over at Elecite have been extremley busy lately with the introduction of several new themes. This time they have released one just in time for Valentines Day. Meet Elecite’s latest premium theme called “Amour” which tons of red little hearts. It’s available for most BlackBerry Pearl, Curve and 8800 series running OS 4.5 or higher and the BlackBerry Bold. You can purchase this one for the low price of $2.99 over at Elecite.com.

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President Obama gets upgrade to BlackBerry 8830 World Edition

By James on Jan 30, 2009 in 8800 series, BlackBerry, USA, Verizon.

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He fought to keep his personal BlackBerry in the White House and now President Obama has got an upgrade. A new article over at CIO.com pointed out that the President is now rocking a Verizon BlackBerry 8830 World Edition, instead of his old trusty 8700 model. All I can say is what Storm not reliable enough for you Mister President? haha.

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Elecite’s new Grunge theme for BlackBerry Bold, Curve and 8800 seires

By James on Jan 24, 2009 in 8800 series, BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Curve 8300 Series, Downloads, Themes.

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Elecite has been on a roll of introducing hot new Premium BlackBerry Themes. Today they are showing off “Grunge” which is designed for the BlackBerry Bold, Curve and 8800 series.  You can pick. Unfortunately it looks like Grunge hasn’t been released for the Pearl or Peral flip at this time. Keep in mind if your using a Curve or 8800 series smartphone you must have OS 4.5 or higher to install it. Make sure you check out the screenshots before purchasing because the theme differs between Bold, Curve and 8800.

Purchase for only $6.99 at Elecite.com –>

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Mobile Bartender for BlackBerry Storm now available!

By James on Jan 02, 2009 in 8800 series, BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Curve 8300 Series, Downloads, Pearl 8100 Series, Pearl Flip 8200 Series, Software, Storm 9500 Series.

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Have you heard of Mobile Bartender before? It’s a great application for BlackBerry which helps you make hundreds of different drinks. Mobile Bartender is available for not only the BlackBerry Storm but the Bold, Curve, Pearl, Pearl Flip, 8800 and 8700 series (select your model here). It’s only $7.99 and I’m sure you will make great use of it! Here’s a quick description from the vendor:

Tired of ordering the same drink each time you’re out at the bar? Looking for a fun new shot to order with your friends? With Mobile Bartender in your BlackBerry, you’ll be armed with an impressive knowledge of cocktails, shots and drop shots at the touch of a button.

This full-featured cocktail guide includes hundreds of recipes that can be searched by drink type, liquor type or drink name. Shots can also be chosen by specific categories, including Candy Shooters, Sexy Shooters, Fruity Shooters and Deadly Sins.

Have a favorite drink that we missed? Now you can add your own recipes to the hundreds that are already there. Earmark recipes as Favorites for future reference or let Mobile Bartender select a random drink for you at any time. With Mobile Bartender, you’ll never be without a new cocktail at the tip of your fingers.

Surprise your friends, stump the bartender and make it a great night out on the town with the most comprehensive BlackBerry drink guide – Mobile Bartender.

Features:

  • View hundreds of drink, shot and drop shot recipes at the click of a button.
  • Filter by drink type, liquor or drink name for fast, convient access.
  • View shots by category including Candy, Sexy, Fruity or Deadly Sins.
  • Not sure what to order? Have Mobile Bartender select a random cocktail for you.
  • Earmark recipes as Favorites for future reference while on the go.
  • Add or remove recipes at any time.

Check it out Mobile Bartender at the BlackBerry Sync Store >>

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OS 4.5.0.124 leaked for all GSM BlackBerry 8xxx series

By James on Dec 29, 2008 in 8700 series, 8800 series, BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Curve 8300 Series, Downloads, Pearl 8100 Series.

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Just in case you don’t have a BlackBerry Storm or Bold the folks over at CrackBerry grabbed a ton of leaked beta OS’ for nearly all GSM BlackBerry models. If you own any of the following models here is a beta OS for you (click model to download): BlackBerry 8700, Pearl 8100, 8110, 8120, BlackBerry 8800, 8820, Curve 8300, 8310 and 8320. Before installing these please keep in mind that this is a beta software and it has not been officially released by RIM. Be sure to make a backup of all data on your device before proceeding. Installing the software is done at your own risk so be sure you know what your doing. But anyways enjoy!

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OS 4.5.0.110 released for BlackBerry Curve 8320 & 8820

By James on Dec 10, 2008 in 8800 series, BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Curve 8300 Series, Downloads.

AT&T and RIM have released a new build of OS 4.5. You can now download 4.5.0.110 for any BlackBerry Curve 8320 or 8820. The release has been sent out from AT&T, however by simply removing the vendor.xml file any 8320 or 8220 can have this software installed on it.

BlackBerry Curve 8320:

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.152 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.152
Consisting of:

* Applications: 4.5.0.110
* Software Platform: 2.7.0.90
* File name: 8320M_PBr4.5.0_rel152_PL2.7.0.90_A4.5.0.110_AT&T.e xe
* File size: 91.42MB

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BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.152 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.152
Consisting of:

* Applications: 4.5.0.110
* Software Platform: 2.7.0.90
* File name: 8820M_PBr4.5.0_rel152_PL2.7.0.90_A4.5.0.110_AT&T.e xe
* File size: 91.47MB

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Here is how to remove the vendor.xml file to install this OS on your non-AT&T model:

Step 1: Download the OS from RIM website
Step 2: Install the .exe file that you downloaded from RIM
Step 3: BACKUP YOUR BLACKBERRY – this is very important (open Desktop Manager software and connect your device).
Step 4: Open this folder (c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader) and delete the file vendor.xml
Step 5: Plug in your device into the computer and re-open Desktop Manager select Application loader
Step 6: Select upgrade as prompted

Now the entire process can take about 20-30 minutes. Make sure you do a full backup before doing a software upgrade in case you get an error and have to format you device. Please note that we are not responsible for any problems that could happen while upgrading your device software.

[via BBnews]

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Verizon Storm pricing revealed? or copied form 8830?

By James on Nov 11, 2008 in 8800 series, BlackBerry, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series, USA, Verizon.

Verizon has a test site known as “testman” which previews different parts of the website before its officially updated online. Well if you take a peak over at the site it seems that they have put the BlackBerry Storm on the site and have all the pricing ready.

Here is a breakdown of what the prices are currently showing on the VZW site. One thing we should note is that even though it says BlackBerry 9530 World Edition at the top the description does talk about the 8830 World Edition and if you look at the pricing for the 8830 its exactly the same.

$219.99 with two year contract
$289.99 with one year contract
$519.99 with no contract / month to month

So this is looking good for a release very very soon. Stay tuned for an official announcement from Big Red aka Verizon soon.

[Source]

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Get a free BlackBerry Decal Girl skin from Bell

By James on Nov 07, 2008 in 8800 series, Bell, BlackBerry, Canada, Curve 8300 Series, Hot Deals, Pearl 8100 Series.

You may or may not have heard about Decal Girl. They offer unique vinyl skins for your BlackBerry and a matching wall paper to go with it. Anyways Bell and Decal Girl have teamed up to offer this unique skin and wallpaper combo for the BlackBerry Pearl, Curve or 8830 for free when your purchase a new Bell lackBerry.

Details at bell.decalgirl.com

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