I’m always looking for a great case that is protective as well. I found the Trident cases, and for the BlackBerry they actually have three levels available. I love how the series are named after different mythical characters. This case appears to be like the Otterbox and Ballistic rugged styled cases. Check it out…

Not that I’m Daphne of Scooby Doo, but I am pretty accident-prone. I’m always interested in a case that’s going to look nice yet offer that sense of security and assurance to relieve my worried mind. I saw the Trident cases and became very interested. They have several types of cases and cover different types of mobile smartphones and tablets, but the one I am reviewing is the Trident Aegis case for the BlackBerry 9930. There are three different types of cases for the BlackBerry: Perseus series, Aegis series, and the ultimate Kraken series.

Trident is a great name for a company. The Trident is a three-pronged spear used for fishing and as a weapon and is featured in mythology by the Hindu god Shiva, and also more known is Neptune or Poseidon, not to mention the devil. And of course all their series of cases have just as classic of names.

Perseus is a name we all know from the famous movie Clash of The Titans. The word stands for soldier, and the Perseus case is a light-duty case, too light for me. This case sells for $14.95 plus shipping.

Kraken is a case named after an old Norse legendary sea monster, and is very much similar to the Defender case by Otterbox. It too comes with the built in screen and holster, as well as the thick and durable covering. Unlike Otterbox, BlackBerry options for a Kraken Trident case are in a few different colors. This case offers the best protection for anyone who’s lifestyle requires heavy-duty protection. This case sells for $44.95 to $49.95 plus shipping. I wasn’t able to find the BlackBerry on their website, but they are available for BlackBerry on the Amazon website here.

Now the Aegis series. Aegis in the ancient times was a large collar or cape to show the protection given by a religious higher authority or the holder of a protective shield meaning the same. Wearing the aegis shows sponsorship, protection, or authority drawing it’s power and protection from a higher source or deity. This was the case I thought sounded best for me.  It states protection for an active lifestyle. It’s slim and easy to keep in a bag or pocket. This is the case I ordered. I also liked it has different colors available, so I chose the green/black Aegis case. Other colors available are black, red, pink, and bright baby blue. This case sells for $29.95 plus shipping.

When I finally got my case, I was pretty stoked. The case comes with a screen protector you can install with the installation card and the cloth. The case is in two parts, the silicone lining and the hardened polycarbonate plastic shell. It also has silicone plugs that cover port openings. I really like the silicone case, which has the Trident emblem that stands out in the back, which is really a nice embossed feeling. The polycarbonate case includes the name on the case and dust filters. You’ll have to check out the strength of this Tritan’s shield.

The packaging is nice, and easy to open. I took apart the case and found that it took a few minutes to get worked onto the phone, but after that it fits very nice. I love the way the silicone plugs the ports. It’s not a thin plug, but a nice inset one so it won’t be easy for the plug to come undone in a purse or pocket. The color is nice, the case feels very solid, and it would be very similar to the commuter case for BlackBerry except that it does have different colors available and I really like the Trident emblem on the back. There’s even a place for a cell phone charm on the case.

There’s no con to the case at all. I like having a screen protector I can install, and love having a case that’s thick enough to protect my phone, but thin enough I can take it on the go. Is the case worth the price? Yes, and if you like style, fun, protection, and different colors, check them out.

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The only downside I found was that while Otterbox and Ballistic both offer their heavy-duty Defender series for the BlackBerry PlayBook, all the Trident offers is the Perseus series for the PlayBook.

If you want to read more about the Trident cases, check them out here

For BlackBerry cases click here 

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It seems that 6.0.0.526 is the new hotness. Over the past couple of days we’ve seen it leak for the BlackBerry Torch, Curve 9300, and now the Bold 9780. We haven’t heard what fixes this brings to the Bold 9780, but we’ve heard pretty good things about .526 for the Torch. Before installing this leaked OS we do recommend you do a full device backup. Also keep in mind that this is not an official OS, therefore your carrier and RIM may not support it. Follow the link below to download!

Download OS 6.0.0.526 for the BlackBerry Bold 9780

[via CrackBerry]

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300:

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BlackBerry Bold 9700:

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Grab the official OS 6.0.0. from TELUS’ BlackBerry Download Site

It’s been a little while since we saw a leaked OS for the BlackBerry Bold 9700. Today our friends at N4BB stumbled upon OS 6.0.0.461 for the Bold 9700. While this isn’t an official release (yet), it can be installed on any BlackBerry Bold 9700. We would recommend doing a full backup of the device before installing this OS just to be safe. Happy upgrading!

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Download OS 6.0.0.461 for Bold 9700 from Freakshare

Download OS 6.0.0.448 for BlackBerry Bold 9700

Download OS 6.0.0.448 for BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300

It’s a great day for Wind Mobile customers. Wind has announced the launch of the BlackBerry Bold 9780, featuring the BlackBerry 6 OS. The Bold 9780 replaces their existing Bold 9700 by bringing more RAM and a 5.0 megapixel camera. Wind now offers the Bold 9780 for $450 of course with no contract, and is only available in black. You can grab more details on the device on their website here.

If you’ve got a BlackBerry Bold 9700 or Curve 3G (or Curve 85xx) then you know the selection of cases on the market is huge. Case-Mate recently unveiled their Pop Case a new lightweight formed fitted case made of plastic and soft rubber materials. They’re now available for both the BlackBerry Bold 9700 and Curve 85xx/93xx series smartphones for $29.99 each. You can read up about Case-Mate’s new Pop Case on their website here.

[via Accessorize Mobile]

I know a lot of the news today has been focused around the BlackBerry PlayBook (and yes there is a ton more coming), but that won’t stop us from non-PlayBook news as well. It appears the first official release of OS 6.0 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is here. Vodafone Essar has just released OS 6.0.0.380 for the Bold 9700 as an official release. This means Vodafone Essar (and pretty much anyone else with a Bold 9700) can now officially enjoy some BlackBerry 6 love. We don’t expect this to be the only official OS 6.0 release for the Bold 9700 this month, so stay tuned for those. Meanwhile if you won’t to grab yourself a copy of the new Bold 9700 OS follow the link below and install it — Just don’t forget to remove the vendor.xml file to install it on non Vodafone Essar handsets.

Download OS 6.0.0.380 (official release) for the BlackBerry Bold 9700

Yeah! It’s been a while since a Bold 9700 leaked has hit the internet. Earlier today someone leaked OS 6.0.0.424 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700. We haven’t heard yet how this OS runs on the Bold, but we hope its great. If you feel adventurous and want to give BlackBerry 6 a try on your Bold 9700, then install it, and post a comment below and let us know how it works!

Download OS 6.0.0.424 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 here

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