Tag: "BlackBerry"

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Meet the $240,000 dollar BlackBerry Curve, featuring Yellow Gold and over 4,000 diamonds

By James on Sep 27, 2009 in Accessories, BlackBerry, Curve 8900 Series.

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Al Sacco over at CIO has just shown us quite possibly the World’s most expensive BlackBerry available to date. It’s a diamond encrusted BlackBerry Curve 8900 ringing in at approximately $240,000 USD. This diamond BlackBerry is designed by Alexander Amosu and features solid 18-carat yellow gold and encrusted with 4,459 diamonds (weighing 28.43 carats). If you want to check out more details about this ridiculously priced BlackBerry head over to CIO.

If you’ve got an extra $240,000 laying around check out the designers site here.

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BlackBerry, U2, and Palm

By Susan C on Sep 27, 2009 in BlackBerry.

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Zach from Boy Genius Report, posted a story about Palm. As it restates that BlackBerry Loves U2, there’s a different story concerning Palm and the lead vocalist of U2. It seems that while BlackBerry is sponsoring U2’s 360 Tour, Palm announced its secondary stock offering and along with that news was that Elevation Partners took up another 2.2 million shares of Palm.

Now Elevation Partners is already Palm’s largest investor, owning 67.8 million common shares and 376,000 preferred shares, it adds up to about 42% of the company. Elevation Partner’s Managing Director and Co Founder is Paul David Hewson, aka Bono. Here’s a little information on Bono and Elevation Partners. Bono has been more than just U2’s lead vocalist. In 1992 he purchased a hotel in Dublin named the Clarence Hotel and turned it from a two star to a five star hotel. In 2005 Time Magazine listed Bono and Bill Gates and his wife as Person of the Year. He is known for his humanitarian contributions especially with Africa, and best known for his Product Red initiative. Elevations Partners attempted to purchase Eidos Interactive back in 2005 which was not successful, and they have invested in other entertainment businesses. Bono, through Elevation Partners, has also invested in Forbes Media Group. They have a small minority stake in Forbes Media LLC.

Bono has become a successful vocalist, lyricist (only the 54th most successful song writer), and activist, but he’s also a successful businessman.

It’s interesting how at first Bono and U2 were pitching Apple just prior to being sponsored by BlackBerry, in fact in 2004 Steve Jobs dedicated in 2004 the first special-edition iPod in U2’s honor and they also agreed to making some of the songs exclusively available on iTunes. Bono was quoted as saying that Apple and U2 shared the same creative spirit.  There are some other sites which are considering this venture a conflict of interest as though he’s torn in two. But as the entertainer he’s being sponsored by RIM, and as the businessman he has invested more into a company whose shares have gone up 170% in the last twelve months.

You have to wonder what smartphone lies in Bono’s hand? The iPhone, the BlackBerry, or the Palm?

[via: The Boy Genius Report]

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REDFLY Mobile Companion Announced: The BlackBerry Laptop

By Susan C on Sep 24, 2009 in Accessories, BlackBerry, Other Devices.

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For some of us, the keypad of our BlackBerry is a little small, some consumers are put off by the size of the keys even. But soon there will be a solution for those of us who feel that way. The BlackBerry Laptop by Celio REDFLY. It is actually a mobile companion.

The companion when connected to your phone gives the user a 7 or 8 inch screen and a larger keyboard that you can type on in laptop form. This would be similar to a netbook. Now the company has had the Windows Mobile version, and it hopes to have the BlackBerry version available by Christmas of this year for BlackBerry devices with 4.6 or higher, such as the Bold, Tour, Storm, etc. It sports an 800 x 450 pixel resolution and weighs under 1k.

To use the device, you simply connect your phone to it by Bluetooth or USB. There will be two different companions available, C8N and C7. Now keep in mind that these units do not have a processor, no memory, no storage available, and no Operating System. They are only an extension of your phone.

What will expected battery life be like? It appears the 8 inch will have a battery life of 8 hours for the eight inch device and 5 hours for the seven inch device. The models are going to be priced at $199 for the 7 inch version and $249 for the 8 inch model, not bad when you think about it.

The device requires no contract, if it’s stolen there’s no personal information to be retrieved or exploited, and I don’t know how many times I hear “If I could just find a monitor and keyboard, I would have no need for my laptop when I take my trips.”

What are your thoughts on these devices? Yay or nay? Will you be looking into purchasing one or not? Share your thoughts, we’d like to know.

[via: Pocket-Lint]

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New BlackBerry HS-500 Bluetooth Headset Coming Soon!

By James on Sep 23, 2009 in Accessories, BlackBerry.

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I just popped over to ShopBlackBerry (RIM’s Accessory Store) to see what they had to offer, only to find RIM’s new Bluetooth headset. The new BlackBerry HS-500 headset features a newer smaller design, with background noise reduction and great price point. This product is listed on ShopBlackBerry for $79.99 USD / $89.99 CAD, however its listed as Coming Soon and is not yet available for purchase.

Get the freedom of hands-free calling with the easy-to-use BlackBerry® Wireless Headset HS-500. With the simple touch of a button, you can answer, end, and mute calls, or activate voice dialing, even while you’re juggling your keys and coffee in the morning. Plus, the volume automatically adjusts and background noise is reduced, so your calls and turn-by-turn directions can be heard loud and clear in noisy environments. With the quality and performance you expect from a BlackBerry® product, the BlackBerry Wireless Headset HS-500 fits your life so you can hit the road with confidence.

  • Call control button – control calling features like, answer, end, mute and voice activated dialing with the press of a button
  • Automatic volume control and noise cancelation – hear and be heard loud and clear in noisy environments
  • Works with selected third-party GPS mapping applications – listen to turn-by-turn directions

So did RIM officially announce this headset? or did they sneak it by everyone?

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Messaging And Social Networking Apps Updated By RIM!

By Susan C on Sep 23, 2009 in BlackBerry, Downloads, Free Apps, RIM, Software.

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If you go to RIM’s mobile page, you can find updated versions of some messaging clients and the Social Networking apps. I highly recommend updating your apps if they’re available. Rumor has it that RIM is preparing for OS 5.0 and these will be compatible. I always say a happy BlackBerry is one that keeps updated.

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Review: Ever Light II v2.0 from MMMOOO

By Susan C on Sep 23, 2009 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry Sync Store, Downloads, Software.

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MMMOOO always has impressive apps that are useful or colorful. This is a newer version of Ever Light, and it has a set of features for those who like having a flashlight on their phone, so you’ll never be without a flash light. Wait till you see what it has to offer.

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HOT!! Get 20% off Gwabbit – Exclusively for BlackBerrySync.com Readers!

By James on Sep 23, 2009 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry Sync Store, Downloads, Exclusives.

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We’ve got an exclusive offer for our BBSync readers! We’re offering 20% off your yearly subscription of Gwabbit for BlackBerry. Gwabbit is an amazing application that automatically scans incoming emails, finds the contact information and saves it right into your address book. Usually Gwabbit would cost you $9.99 for a full year subscription, but only in the BlackBerry Sync Store are we offering it at 20% off (bringing it down to just under $8). You can pick up your copy of Gwabbit at the link below (be sure to use the coupon code to get the discount).

Purchase or Get Details about Gwabbit for BlackBerry in the BBSync Store >>

Use coupon code “gwabsync” when checking out.

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New Tweet Genius Update Caught on Cam in BGR’s Bold 9700 Review!

By James on Sep 21, 2009 in Beta, BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Downloads, Un-Released models.

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Yup BGR has been busy writing his BlackBerry Bold 9700 Review, and while reading the review guess what I noticed? A screen shot of the unreleased updated Tweet Genius App. It’s no secret that Tweet Genius has been a long time favorite here at BBSync, and the new version looks sweet! We keep hearing such sweet things about this unreleased update, which is a partnership between BeeJive and Tweet Genius. Anyway just thought you might enjoy to see the new bubble like tweets! Enjoy.

Also check out BGR’s BlackBerry Bold 9700 Part 1 Review Here.

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Review: Fancy Characters v1.2 By Sergey Demyanov

By Susan C on Sep 21, 2009 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry Sync Store, Downloads, Software.

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I remember a time when the cool characters you saw BlackBerry users use were passed down from one member of the Nation to another. It was like a gift bestowed on you with the understanding to share. Well I’m really happy someone took those characters and created an app with those characters that are missing from the BlackBerry symbols.

Introducing Fancy Characters. This app comes from Sergey Demyanov, the same developer who brought you the BBTran and BBTran Pro. I saw Fancy Characters and I knew I needed this. I have always shared these characters with an email that included the directions on how to do it and the characters. Fancy Characters is available in the BlackBerry Sync Store for $.99.  Special notes are that for CDMA, text characters are not supported, but will work in email, pin, and messenger. The features include:

  • Integrates to any application
  • Puts chracter in clipboard or to a text field
  • Four categorized tabs for easy characters access

I downloaded and installed the app to my BlackBerry 9630 Tour. It installed easily. It comes with a three day trial, but the email after purchasing it comes with the activation code, so when you click on the 3 day trial button, it will bring up the window for your activation code and there you are!

The app has all the symbols that have been passed down and then some. The first ones you see are the BlackBerry ones, these include the lightening bolt, the umbrella, the BlackBerry 3G symbol, and the card suites. The second set available is the Astrology symbols when you click on the Scorpio M. The next set is characterized by the arrows going both ways, and contains directional symbols. The last is the the editing marks and math marks.

This is so much easier than the other way. Before you had to copy each symbol, paste them in AutoText with a phrase or so to replace with your symbol. It could take a while and you had to remember what you saved each symbol under. Then when you’re typing you type the word to be replaced, space, and your symbol appears. For instance, I had the word brella1 to be replaced with the umbrella symbol. And I’d have them on my messenger with my name. Other contacts on my messenger would inquire about them, and I’d share the email. This app takes the tedious work and makes it easy to find your symbol and insert.

First you pick the category, then the symbol and it’s inserted. That fast, that easy. For $.99, it’s a bargain. If you have ever thought “How do they get that symbol?” Or wanted to do more and can’t get enough symbols, this is the app you’ve been waiting for.

You can grab your copy of the Fancy Characters for $.99 from the BlackBerry Sync Store here >

Compatible with BlackBerry OS: 4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 Non-Touch, 4.7 Touch Screen, 5.0

Compatible with BlackBerry Devices: 81xx Pearl series, 82xx Pearl Flip series, 83xx Curve series, 85xx Curve series, 87xx series, 88xx Curve series, 89xx Curve series, 9000 (Bold), 95xx Storm series), 9630 (Tour), 9700 (Bold)

Rating: ★★★★★

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Verizon releases OS 4.7.1.53 for BlackBerry Tour 9630

By James on Sep 18, 2009 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Downloads, Tour 9600 Series.

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We just got word from Susan about the email alert sent out. Verizon has officially launched OS 4.7.1.53 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630. This is the first official update from Verizon and RIM for the Tour. We haven’t tried this update overselves yet, but some of you may have tried it out recently as it was leaked on to the internet. Anything can be better than the stock .40 found on the Tour’s Worldwide. Hopefully next up will be OS 5.0!

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