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Fido stores starting to receive BlackBerry Pearl 8100s – Launching Feb. 4th

By James on Jan 29, 2009 in BlackBerry, Canada, Fido, Pearl 8100 Series.

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Word over at BGR is that some Fido stores are starting to receive their shipments of BlackBerry Pearl 8100s. This will be Fido’s first BlackBerry smartphone on the network and we wouldn’t be surprised if these we’re just left over Rogers stock. Fido will be selling the Pearl 8100 for $25 on three year term or $400 without term. The best news to come out of this is that Fido will be allowing unlocked BlackBerrys on their network so this means you could use something a little better such as Bold, Curve and even a Pearl Flip.

Stay tuned for Fido to lauch other BlackBerry models later this year…

Rogers getting ready for BlackBerry Storm 9520…

By James on Jan 19, 2009 in BlackBerry, Canada, Featured News, Rogers, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series.

Our friends at BlackBerry Cool have received a great tip on the rumored Rogers BlackBerry Storm 9520. Looks like its still in the works and should be coming fairly soon. The BlackBerry Storm 9520 will feature 3G HSDPA and Wi-Fi packed into that clickable body. No word on exact launch dates or pricing but stay tuned and we’ll let you know as soon as we find out more.

SlingPlayer Beta for BlackBerry coming to North America on December 30th

By James on Dec 18, 2008 in AT&T (Cingular), Accessories, BlackBerry, Canada, Downloads, Featured News, Rogers, Software, T-Mobile, USA.

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Good news for those with a SlingBox! Sling Media has announced that they will be holding public beta for BlackBerry users in North America starting December 30, 2008. SlingPlayer allows you to control your TV and DVR (Digital Video Recorder) right from your BlackBerry or computer. In Canada the software will only be available for clients with a Wi-Fi BlackBerry on Rogers such as Curve 8320, Curve 8900, Pearl 8120, Pearl Flip 8220, 8820 or Bold. In the United States you will see it available on T-Mobile for the Pearl Flip 8220 and Curve 8320. You will also be able to find it in the United States on AT&T to support their Curve 8320, Pearl 8120, 8820 and Bold. So go get signed up if your have a Slingbox and check it out!

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Rogers BlackBerry Curve 8900 unboxed!

By James on Dec 09, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Curve 8900 Series, Rogers.

The folks over at BBCool have just unboxed the new BlackBerry Curve 8900 from Rogers Wireless. They started off saying how it has an amazing form factor, however the device was a little choppy at first in terms of speed. Other than that they seem pretty happy with the new Curve.

I had a chance to sit down and play with one for a few minutes the other day. I was very impressed with how small and thin it is. The new atomic trackball works very well and looks great. I might end up picking up one or just wait for a Storm. I can’t decide :)

Rogers officially announces BlackBerry Curve 8900

By James on Dec 08, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Curve 8900 Series, RIM, RIM Press Release, Rogers.

Rogers officially got around to announcing the BlackBerry Curve 8900. This new Curve packs Quadband GSM, EDGE, Wi-Fi, GPS and a 3.2 megapixel camera. Not only that but its RIM’s thinnest full QWERTY BlacKBerry to date. This new Curve is available from Rogers starting today for $179.99 with three year term. Skip on over for the full press release…

BlackBerry coming to Fido very soon?

By James on Nov 21, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Fido, Pearl 8100 Series, Pearl Flip 8200 Series, Rumors.

Rogers’ budget brand Fido under went some crazy re branding lately. A new rumor has arrived over at BGR and apparently Fido is trying to push out their first BlackBerry smartphone for this Christmas season. Earlier this year Fido killed off their BlackBerry Connect service which only ran on the Nokia E62. Apparently Fido might follow a similar suit to both Solo and Virgin Mobile by offering the Pearl as their first BlackBerry.

One interesting note is Fido seems to want to launch the Pearl 8120, the Wi-Fi enabled BlackBerry. After the Holiday season Fido may launch the BlackBerry Pearl Flip as well.

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Canada’s hot BlackBerry deals! $0 Pearls, $25 Pearl Flips..

By James on Nov 14, 2008 in Bell, BlackBerry, Canada, Hot Deals, Pearl 8100 Series, Pearl Flip 8200 Series, Rogers, Telus, Virgin Mobile.

The Holiday Shopping season is now starting in full swing. The competitive pricing on BlackBerry smartphones is here. Both Bell and TELUS both now have their popular BlackBerry Pearl 8130 for $0 with three year term and Rogers is offering their new BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 for only $24.99 with three year term as well.

Let’s take a quick peak into the deals between the big three and see who is winning.

Bell: Currently offering Pearl 8130 for $0 (in four colors) and Curve 8330 for $99 (two colors) with three year terms.

TELUS: Currently offering the same pricing as Bell. Free Pearl 8130 (choice of 5 colors) and $99 Curve 8330 (choice of 3 colors) with three year terms.

Rogers: Currently offering Pearl Flip for $24.99 (choice of two colors), Curve 8320 (one color) for $99, Bold 9000 for $199, Pearl 8110 or 8120 for $49, Curve 8310 (three colors) for $99 all with three year terms.

Virgin Mobile: Currently only offering the Pearl 8130 in one color for $0 with three year term. Should be offering the Curve 8330 sometime this month as well.

Then of course if you wait just a little bit you should be able to pick up a BlackBerry Storm 9530 from either Bell or TELUS for an unknown price..

After you pick up your new BlackBerry smartphone head on over to The BlackBerry Sync Store and get it setup with hot new accessories and software!

Rogers Pearl Flips get ready to go on sale!

By James on Oct 29, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Curve 8300 Series, Featured News, Pearl Flip 8200 Series, Rogers, Rumors.

Rogers is expected to start shipping the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 today. The latest word is that it should be in stores for Halloween day. Pricing has been rumored to start anywhere from $49 and stop at $149 depending on rebates (with three year contract). The Pearl Flip will be available in both Black or Pink at launch. With any luck maybe they will pick up a the red or silver ones as well.

As well Rogers should be close to launching the Wi-Fi/UMA BlackBerry Curve 8320. Dummies arrived in store for it as well.

Check out the shots that Treatz from HowardForums sent into CrackBerry:

Another BlackBerry Curve 8900 (Javelin) Video

By James on Oct 27, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Curve 8900 Series, RIM, Rogers, Rumors, Videos.

Mobile Syrup managed to get their hands on a pre-production BlackBerry Curve 8900 (Javelin). This second edition Curve is expected to hit Rogers later this year or early 2009. Check out their video review and see what they think of this hot new Curve.

The Curve 8900 features OS 4.7 similar to the BlackBerry Bold, 3.2 megapixel camera with auto-focus, Wi-Fi, large high resolution 480×360 display and GPS. Basically its a smaller verison of the Bold without the 3G part. Enjoy the video!

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Weekly Sync: BlackBerry News for Week 43, 2008

By James on Oct 26, 2008 in Weekly Sync.

It was a little bit of a quieter week on the BlackBerry side. Even though the first ever BlackBerry Developers Conference was in play. RIM did announce several new things such as the BlackBerry Application Center, Web Signals and updated Developer tools. Check out all of this weeks news: