Search Info On BlackBerries
By Geoff James
Up to date technology is grand. In just 2 decades the mobile phone has changed to a cool accessory from a imperceptibly uncomfortable large plastic block and now the instruction book is bigger than the handset. Retaining pace with this forward movement chargers are now unfussy mats with no wires required. Still the question remains what make and model must you select for your new phone?
There are so many deals available it can be difficult to know where to start. Is talking or texting the main method of use? Mobile phones are good but is a blackberry waiting for you? Do you desire a contract or pay as you go? Contract with a reward such as a free laptop or not? You are nearly spoilt for choice. Here are some suggestions to guide you through the new cell phone maze.
Firstly. Use some time pondering what you need from the phone & finding deals. There is no worse feeling than buying a new phone, realising there were better deals available & being trapped for 12 months before being able to replace.
Why use time on the top deal? Well you want to make a declaration with a chic handset that looks high-quality. Worrying regarding the price of phone calls and texts is a drag and stops you relaxing, using the phone as much as you like and not worrying results in the glow of pleasure from knowing you got the deal you wanted.
You might be spoilt for choice as a business user. A contract is probably the best solution. Often the extras are considerable & take in free phone calls, numerous text messages and even web access. Simply glance at the small print to decide your bandwidth limit each month, how much it costs if you go over that & the characteristic download speeds you will achieve.
For lighter users who perhaps get considerably more calls than they make pay as you go phone could well be the best solution. It can work out very much less expensive.
Naturally for most of us the design of the handset is right up there with cost. They have to appear good quality and trendy. Maybe the blackberry is vital purely because it looks great & is so versatile. Do not make a hasty decision & live to regret it.
Batteries for all cell devices have improved massively over the years. So look at how much use you'll get before having to charge. And what charger may you use? We all need to be a little greener & do our bit & there's no doubt that wireless charging is now the new standard for all your cellular devices. No more wires and tangles. Even better as they only charge until the battery is full and then stop you'll save money compared to traditional chargers.
The bottom line is, for getting the best cell phone deal is decide what you want the phone for, do your research and reap the rewards.
There are so many deals available it can be difficult to know where to start. Is talking or texting the main method of use? Mobile phones are good but is a blackberry waiting for you? Do you desire a contract or pay as you go? Contract with a reward such as a free laptop or not? You are nearly spoilt for choice. Here are some suggestions to guide you through the new cell phone maze.
Firstly. Use some time pondering what you need from the phone & finding deals. There is no worse feeling than buying a new phone, realising there were better deals available & being trapped for 12 months before being able to replace.
Why use time on the top deal? Well you want to make a declaration with a chic handset that looks high-quality. Worrying regarding the price of phone calls and texts is a drag and stops you relaxing, using the phone as much as you like and not worrying results in the glow of pleasure from knowing you got the deal you wanted.
You might be spoilt for choice as a business user. A contract is probably the best solution. Often the extras are considerable & take in free phone calls, numerous text messages and even web access. Simply glance at the small print to decide your bandwidth limit each month, how much it costs if you go over that & the characteristic download speeds you will achieve.
For lighter users who perhaps get considerably more calls than they make pay as you go phone could well be the best solution. It can work out very much less expensive.
Naturally for most of us the design of the handset is right up there with cost. They have to appear good quality and trendy. Maybe the blackberry is vital purely because it looks great & is so versatile. Do not make a hasty decision & live to regret it.
Batteries for all cell devices have improved massively over the years. So look at how much use you'll get before having to charge. And what charger may you use? We all need to be a little greener & do our bit & there's no doubt that wireless charging is now the new standard for all your cellular devices. No more wires and tangles. Even better as they only charge until the battery is full and then stop you'll save money compared to traditional chargers.
The bottom line is, for getting the best cell phone deal is decide what you want the phone for, do your research and reap the rewards.
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By Mark Walters
With the wide variety of phones available, it was usually only business types that would actually choose to have a Blackberry, and this was mostly due to its success as a communication device rather than all singing, all dancing smartphone. Blackberry has been trying to extend the appeal of its phones, and the improvements to the new Blackberry Bold are designed to make it more consumer-friendly.
In fairness to Blackberry, they have stuck to the kind of style and design that has won them plenty of business customers, and looked at ways to make this appeal-able to the consumer market, rather than try and create a non business version of their phones. The improvements to the new Bold have created a sleeker, good looking smartphone, its just a question of whether you are a fan of the QWERTY keyboard, or not. One of the benefits of the Bold being slightly wider (even after the recent reduction in its dimensions) is the decent sized display, with widescreen proportions. The resolution is high enough to make watching movies and viewing images enjoyable, and the text in emails, messages and on webpages is clear and crisp.
As you'd expect from a smartphone manufacturer that keeps the business world in touch with itself, the Bold has the full range of connectivity options, with 3G data handling, as well as EDGE and GPRS. There's the latest Bluetooth and WiFi, and you also get GPS, although Blackberry Maps isn't likely to have Google too worried. With a 3.2 megapixel camera that can record HVGA video as well as taking still shots, the Bold will have most image capture situations covered, especially as it also has auto focus, a 2x digital zoom, and an LED flash.
With the latest Blackberry 5 operating system on board, and the more than capable processor, the new Bold proves itself to be more than just a business machine, and can easily handle images, videos, and music, which are now much more a part of the new Bold. Surfing the internet is no problem, although the built in browser does slow up on sites with lots of content. As you'd expect, the Bold is great for keeping in touch, and communication with different people, using different sources, is managed easily. Some people might think that Blackberry's contact and messaging interface isn't as dynamic as some of the other smartphones on the market, but it's simple, and it works well.
Blackberry faces a challenge to get its unique looking business phones accepted by a wider audience, but with stylish looks, an improved user interface, and a real alternative to the dozens of other smartphones available on the market, the new Bold is up to the task.
In fairness to Blackberry, they have stuck to the kind of style and design that has won them plenty of business customers, and looked at ways to make this appeal-able to the consumer market, rather than try and create a non business version of their phones. The improvements to the new Bold have created a sleeker, good looking smartphone, its just a question of whether you are a fan of the QWERTY keyboard, or not. One of the benefits of the Bold being slightly wider (even after the recent reduction in its dimensions) is the decent sized display, with widescreen proportions. The resolution is high enough to make watching movies and viewing images enjoyable, and the text in emails, messages and on webpages is clear and crisp.
As you'd expect from a smartphone manufacturer that keeps the business world in touch with itself, the Bold has the full range of connectivity options, with 3G data handling, as well as EDGE and GPRS. There's the latest Bluetooth and WiFi, and you also get GPS, although Blackberry Maps isn't likely to have Google too worried. With a 3.2 megapixel camera that can record HVGA video as well as taking still shots, the Bold will have most image capture situations covered, especially as it also has auto focus, a 2x digital zoom, and an LED flash.
With the latest Blackberry 5 operating system on board, and the more than capable processor, the new Bold proves itself to be more than just a business machine, and can easily handle images, videos, and music, which are now much more a part of the new Bold. Surfing the internet is no problem, although the built in browser does slow up on sites with lots of content. As you'd expect, the Bold is great for keeping in touch, and communication with different people, using different sources, is managed easily. Some people might think that Blackberry's contact and messaging interface isn't as dynamic as some of the other smartphones on the market, but it's simple, and it works well.
Blackberry faces a challenge to get its unique looking business phones accepted by a wider audience, but with stylish looks, an improved user interface, and a real alternative to the dozens of other smartphones available on the market, the new Bold is up to the task.
By Mark Walters
When you mention the name Blackberry, most people think about suit wearing business types, who simply couldn't live without their quirky looking mobile phone that keeps them in touch with emails and share prices 24/7. Blackberry knows it has a bit of a reputation as the business-only smartphone, but they have set their sights on taking Blackberrys to the masses, and with the increased demand for sophisticated smartphones, has the time come for the Blackberry Curve?
Blackberry phones are renowned for their full-sized keyboard and rather chunky looks, and the Curve is no different. Most people will either love or hate the keyboard layout and slightly wider feel of the Curve, although it doesn't feel overly big, and its size does have the additional benefit of allowing space for one of the few 'widescreen' displays on the smartphone market. With a choice of colors to give your phone a little personality, Blackberry is keen to make the Curve a little less stuffy.
The Curve has had a few cost-saving changes made to it, which also help to make it more appealing to the everyday user. Gone is the chrome trim in favor of a rubber one, and a trackpad has replaced the trackball seen on the business versions, but these changes don't do anything to reduce the appeal of the look and feel of the Curve.
Blackberry have left out a number of features that some might expect, especially when it comes to connectivity, but the Curve is designed to be a basic, but usable smartphone. While it doesn't support 3G and lacks the GPS feature of some of the more expensive smartphones, it does have WiFi, and the QWERTY keyboard and software that makes setting up multiple e-mail and social networking accounts simple, means user will find it easy to keep in touch.
The processor and Blackberry operating system work well together, which means the Curve can easily keep up with the demands placed on it. Additional apps are available from Blackberry's App World, and the interface makes it easy to navigate around everything, including the music player, which is surprisingly good, if not iTunes standard.
With the smartphone market dominated by the three or four big names, it looks like Blackberry is going to make the most of its business experience and provide a cheaper alternative that gives users what they want, in a way that lets them be a little different to the rest of the Apple, Google and HTC crowd.
Blackberry phones are renowned for their full-sized keyboard and rather chunky looks, and the Curve is no different. Most people will either love or hate the keyboard layout and slightly wider feel of the Curve, although it doesn't feel overly big, and its size does have the additional benefit of allowing space for one of the few 'widescreen' displays on the smartphone market. With a choice of colors to give your phone a little personality, Blackberry is keen to make the Curve a little less stuffy.
The Curve has had a few cost-saving changes made to it, which also help to make it more appealing to the everyday user. Gone is the chrome trim in favor of a rubber one, and a trackpad has replaced the trackball seen on the business versions, but these changes don't do anything to reduce the appeal of the look and feel of the Curve.
Blackberry have left out a number of features that some might expect, especially when it comes to connectivity, but the Curve is designed to be a basic, but usable smartphone. While it doesn't support 3G and lacks the GPS feature of some of the more expensive smartphones, it does have WiFi, and the QWERTY keyboard and software that makes setting up multiple e-mail and social networking accounts simple, means user will find it easy to keep in touch.
The processor and Blackberry operating system work well together, which means the Curve can easily keep up with the demands placed on it. Additional apps are available from Blackberry's App World, and the interface makes it easy to navigate around everything, including the music player, which is surprisingly good, if not iTunes standard.
With the smartphone market dominated by the three or four big names, it looks like Blackberry is going to make the most of its business experience and provide a cheaper alternative that gives users what they want, in a way that lets them be a little different to the rest of the Apple, Google and HTC crowd.
Blackberry Insurance Protects Your Phone. The New APMEX App Protects Your Investment.
Posted by gcfraley / Category:By Jordan Pizarro
I see many people being concerned now a days about savings and investments as a financial adviser. I observe this trend right after seemingly stable companies declared bankruptcy these recent years.
As money as we know it depreciates in value and continuous inflation is in the rise we hear people saying that they do not want all their invested wealth in money form.
Most of us already understand how valuable precious metals can be like gold and silver and that these are very good instruments for investing. We share these facts in financial lectures we conduct to educate people just how money works and that in reality, that bill we are holding is basically a piece of paper given value by the Federal Reserve.
The concern lies in the fact that even the so called Federal Reserve is already reported to be printing money with out actually having the right amount of gold to back it up, resulting in more inflation.
So what do other people do? They invest in "real wealth" and many now understand that those are precious metals. And steadily, there have been a rise in folks wanting to invest in this medium by buying and selling their precious metals even online. And how convenient would it be for the person who is always on the go to monitor the progress of a current investment or to be able to make a split second decision to make a new one based on solid, fast and reliable information.
This is the reason why APMEX or the American Precious Metals Exchange sponsored and even distributes free down loadable software for Blackberry users so their clients may be able to monitor changes in the trade of their precious metals and monitor any buy and sell activity online and users of this app can be sent information directly to their Blackberry phones. They will also have the latest updates from the most trusted online bullion dealers through email or SMS.
This similar trend is quite the same when the demand for Blackberry insurance surged when people begin to use the phone on business travels and requesting for quality business Blackberry insurance. This demand to have financial protection for their rather expensive phone almost lasted 2-3 years.
And now as people are becoming more and more aware of their investments, the APMEX software has also reported an exponential number of downloads since its introduction.
So as insurance for Blackberry take cares of any damages on your smart phone, this application for the investment concerned individual maybe able to protect their pockets as well by providing sound information to make reasonable and prudent investment decisions.
As money as we know it depreciates in value and continuous inflation is in the rise we hear people saying that they do not want all their invested wealth in money form.
Most of us already understand how valuable precious metals can be like gold and silver and that these are very good instruments for investing. We share these facts in financial lectures we conduct to educate people just how money works and that in reality, that bill we are holding is basically a piece of paper given value by the Federal Reserve.
The concern lies in the fact that even the so called Federal Reserve is already reported to be printing money with out actually having the right amount of gold to back it up, resulting in more inflation.
So what do other people do? They invest in "real wealth" and many now understand that those are precious metals. And steadily, there have been a rise in folks wanting to invest in this medium by buying and selling their precious metals even online. And how convenient would it be for the person who is always on the go to monitor the progress of a current investment or to be able to make a split second decision to make a new one based on solid, fast and reliable information.
This is the reason why APMEX or the American Precious Metals Exchange sponsored and even distributes free down loadable software for Blackberry users so their clients may be able to monitor changes in the trade of their precious metals and monitor any buy and sell activity online and users of this app can be sent information directly to their Blackberry phones. They will also have the latest updates from the most trusted online bullion dealers through email or SMS.
This similar trend is quite the same when the demand for Blackberry insurance surged when people begin to use the phone on business travels and requesting for quality business Blackberry insurance. This demand to have financial protection for their rather expensive phone almost lasted 2-3 years.
And now as people are becoming more and more aware of their investments, the APMEX software has also reported an exponential number of downloads since its introduction.
So as insurance for Blackberry take cares of any damages on your smart phone, this application for the investment concerned individual maybe able to protect their pockets as well by providing sound information to make reasonable and prudent investment decisions.
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Blue Tooth Speakers And Insurance For Blackberry Are Equally Popular Today Due To Stringent Traffic Rules.
Posted by gcfraley / Category:By Thomas Richard
Drivers who get involved in accidents that were caused by fragmented attention due to talking on a cellular phone while driving have been in the news all the time.
As people who are controlling road safety gets more concerned, they start implementing more stringent road rules and enforcing them with more penalties for people who will get caught using their phones while driving.
For example in the UK, a person can be charged a minimum of 60 and charged with 3 penalty points added to their drivers license if they were caught using their mobile phones while driving.
More severe punishments like larger fees and even imprisonment can be done to a person which will often be on the second or third offense or if it already caused harm to others. Because of this, a particular product that allows a Blackberry mobile phone owner to make and take calls hands free while driving has become popular. People can now stay connected in while in traffic and not violate any laws.
A number of brands of Blue tooth speakers designed for the Blackberry phone have been consistently in demand in the market today with people wanting to stay connected even while driving.
Though many experts are still convinced that a driver's attention can still be fragmented and is still likely to cause an accident when talking on the phone while driving even though they are not holding the actual mobile phone, they cannot be arrested since they cannot be seen holding a cellphone from out side the car.
This product has been relatively in demand as well as people acquiring blackberry insurance increased. Since the people would still be using their phones inside the car and take a call hands free while driving, the chances of it falling down and being damaged is there since it is still in a running vehicle with a contraption probably supporting it.
Standard blackberry insurance will protect the owner from financial loss if their unit was lost, stolen or had accidental damages to it. Because many people need to answer a call even while driving, this practice can elevate the chances of the phone falling and being damaged.
But then again, even when we are not using our phones while driving, accidents just happen anytime and anyplace. So having insurance for blackberry is still a wise thing to have, driving or no driving.
There are some that say that using your phone while driving is almost similar to drinking and driving and is a practice that should be regulated if not stopped completely. Exaggeration or no exaggeration nothing still beats having a comprehensive insurance plan for your self and your gadget is never bad if you can afford it.
As people who are controlling road safety gets more concerned, they start implementing more stringent road rules and enforcing them with more penalties for people who will get caught using their phones while driving.
For example in the UK, a person can be charged a minimum of 60 and charged with 3 penalty points added to their drivers license if they were caught using their mobile phones while driving.
More severe punishments like larger fees and even imprisonment can be done to a person which will often be on the second or third offense or if it already caused harm to others. Because of this, a particular product that allows a Blackberry mobile phone owner to make and take calls hands free while driving has become popular. People can now stay connected in while in traffic and not violate any laws.
A number of brands of Blue tooth speakers designed for the Blackberry phone have been consistently in demand in the market today with people wanting to stay connected even while driving.
Though many experts are still convinced that a driver's attention can still be fragmented and is still likely to cause an accident when talking on the phone while driving even though they are not holding the actual mobile phone, they cannot be arrested since they cannot be seen holding a cellphone from out side the car.
This product has been relatively in demand as well as people acquiring blackberry insurance increased. Since the people would still be using their phones inside the car and take a call hands free while driving, the chances of it falling down and being damaged is there since it is still in a running vehicle with a contraption probably supporting it.
Standard blackberry insurance will protect the owner from financial loss if their unit was lost, stolen or had accidental damages to it. Because many people need to answer a call even while driving, this practice can elevate the chances of the phone falling and being damaged.
But then again, even when we are not using our phones while driving, accidents just happen anytime and anyplace. So having insurance for blackberry is still a wise thing to have, driving or no driving.
There are some that say that using your phone while driving is almost similar to drinking and driving and is a practice that should be regulated if not stopped completely. Exaggeration or no exaggeration nothing still beats having a comprehensive insurance plan for your self and your gadget is never bad if you can afford it.
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By Maximina Rineheart
The adoption of a process by RIM to fuse the LCD screen of its Blackberry Bold 9700 to the outer glass of the device has made for actually attention-grabbing and bright show of pictures, wallpapers, movies and games. The Blackberry Bold 9700 is not only looks. However is a smartphone that gives far more than the original Blackberry Bold. It's true that the cellphone device itself sports has a somewhat narrow frame.
But regardless of this, Blackberry Bold 9700 black on O2 provides one of the widest keyboards in the business at present.There can't be a better example of the successful combining of cell phone expertise and tiny technology. In fact, there is the total QWERTY keypad with the trackball for navigation. A significant enchancment that this smarpthone gives from the unique handset is the truth that the 9700 is suitable with 3G community situations as well moreover the already presnt 2G.
There are some issues with the cellphone, however these are mostly minor and do not make a big difference. It is important to take a look at the telephone in a shop earlier than shopping for though. This will give you a better concept as to whether it is the correct handset for you.
This obviously means far more efficient and expeditious information networking and web browsing. The connectivity provided in terms of wi-fi bluetooth, HSPDA, and so on are all on the innovative expertise stage only. Once more, you're assured of one of many breeziest times sending and receiving E-mails, browsing by your favorite websites. This also contains some great social networking time for you. Your black magnificence won't allow you to down even if you're within the remotest corners of our planet.
The network carriers operating here have flooded the market place with umpteen Blackberry Bold 9700 contract deals. T-Mobile, for example, provides a two year contract telephone deal that costs you just 30 per thirty days and in return gives the handset for free. And along with it, you also obtain 900 minutes of calling time, limitless textual content messages, and as a free reward a model new sat nav.
But regardless of this, Blackberry Bold 9700 black on O2 provides one of the widest keyboards in the business at present.There can't be a better example of the successful combining of cell phone expertise and tiny technology. In fact, there is the total QWERTY keypad with the trackball for navigation. A significant enchancment that this smarpthone gives from the unique handset is the truth that the 9700 is suitable with 3G community situations as well moreover the already presnt 2G.
There are some issues with the cellphone, however these are mostly minor and do not make a big difference. It is important to take a look at the telephone in a shop earlier than shopping for though. This will give you a better concept as to whether it is the correct handset for you.
This obviously means far more efficient and expeditious information networking and web browsing. The connectivity provided in terms of wi-fi bluetooth, HSPDA, and so on are all on the innovative expertise stage only. Once more, you're assured of one of many breeziest times sending and receiving E-mails, browsing by your favorite websites. This also contains some great social networking time for you. Your black magnificence won't allow you to down even if you're within the remotest corners of our planet.
The network carriers operating here have flooded the market place with umpteen Blackberry Bold 9700 contract deals. T-Mobile, for example, provides a two year contract telephone deal that costs you just 30 per thirty days and in return gives the handset for free. And along with it, you also obtain 900 minutes of calling time, limitless textual content messages, and as a free reward a model new sat nav.
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Buying any sort of electric product is hard, let alone trying to find Blackberry contracts. For that reason I made a whole website about the subject.
By William Jaiese
As the mainstream press continues to spill ink over the emerging contest between Google's Android and Apple's iPhone, the Research In Motion faithful are abuzz over the release of the new BlackBerry Torch. Though this phone is not considered a "game changer", the Torch is a significant addition to the steadily growing BlackBerry family. If the early user reviews are any indication, the BlackBerry Torch is shaping up to be yet another resounding success for the RIM team. Understated yet powerful, the Torch presents a wide variety of features and great hardware and value for the money.
Let's talk hardware before we get into a discussion about aesthetics and performance. The BlackBerry Torch 9800 features a Marvel 624 MHz CPU, 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of on-board storage. Additionally, there's a 4 GB microSD card that comes standard with the handset. Of course, the microSD can be upgraded up to 32 GB if you need more storage space. There's also a 5 Megapixel camera with an LED Flash, the expected 3.5 millimeter headphone and MiniUSB ports, and an optical trackpad if you want to keep the gorgeous 360x480 pixel screen free of smudges and fingerprints.
In terms of looks, the Torch resembles the 9700. The Torch comes with both a capacitive 3.2" touchscreen and a slide-down, full-size QWERTY keyboard. On this particular model, the individual keys have a slight bevel to them for a familiar, intuitive feel when typing. Measuring 0.56 inches thick, the phone feels easy to handle without being too bulky. Weighing 5.68 ounces, supposed to be heavier than the iPhone 4 but doesn't seem like it. Overall, it's a nice evolution of the classic BlackBerry design without much compromise of its original look.
When it comes to usability, the new BlackBerry OS 6 is the highlight of this show. The latest iteration of the beloved operating system functions effectively during web browsing and viewing emails. The Torch is offered through AT&T and runs on their HSDPA/UTMS network, allowing for potential download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps. In addition, it features quad-band EDGE support for making calls in virtually every country on the globe. As expected, it also features support for Wireless-N WiFi connectivity through any of AT&T's 20,000 nationwide wireless hotspots.
The phone already comes fairly well equipped, so you shouldn't need many BlackBerry Torch accessories. It also works with older RIM phone docks without any issues. While the Torch's screen offers fair protection against scratches, you may wish to obtain one of the BlackBerry Torch Screen Protectors for a reasonable price online. There are also many custom BlackBerry Torch Cases for sale that can protect your long term investment against surface damage. All in all, the Torch is an excellent phone that should keep current BlackBerry users happy and might even convince a few Apple fanatics to give it a try.
Let's talk hardware before we get into a discussion about aesthetics and performance. The BlackBerry Torch 9800 features a Marvel 624 MHz CPU, 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of on-board storage. Additionally, there's a 4 GB microSD card that comes standard with the handset. Of course, the microSD can be upgraded up to 32 GB if you need more storage space. There's also a 5 Megapixel camera with an LED Flash, the expected 3.5 millimeter headphone and MiniUSB ports, and an optical trackpad if you want to keep the gorgeous 360x480 pixel screen free of smudges and fingerprints.
In terms of looks, the Torch resembles the 9700. The Torch comes with both a capacitive 3.2" touchscreen and a slide-down, full-size QWERTY keyboard. On this particular model, the individual keys have a slight bevel to them for a familiar, intuitive feel when typing. Measuring 0.56 inches thick, the phone feels easy to handle without being too bulky. Weighing 5.68 ounces, supposed to be heavier than the iPhone 4 but doesn't seem like it. Overall, it's a nice evolution of the classic BlackBerry design without much compromise of its original look.
When it comes to usability, the new BlackBerry OS 6 is the highlight of this show. The latest iteration of the beloved operating system functions effectively during web browsing and viewing emails. The Torch is offered through AT&T and runs on their HSDPA/UTMS network, allowing for potential download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps. In addition, it features quad-band EDGE support for making calls in virtually every country on the globe. As expected, it also features support for Wireless-N WiFi connectivity through any of AT&T's 20,000 nationwide wireless hotspots.
The phone already comes fairly well equipped, so you shouldn't need many BlackBerry Torch accessories. It also works with older RIM phone docks without any issues. While the Torch's screen offers fair protection against scratches, you may wish to obtain one of the BlackBerry Torch Screen Protectors for a reasonable price online. There are also many custom BlackBerry Torch Cases for sale that can protect your long term investment against surface damage. All in all, the Torch is an excellent phone that should keep current BlackBerry users happy and might even convince a few Apple fanatics to give it a try.
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By Adriana Noton
If there's anything more exciting than the flood of mobile applications being churned out, it is the race among platforms to develop applications for in 2010. Old players like Nokia are jostling with Apple and Google, with the BlackBerry app in between the old and the new.
Let's start with a list of the platforms for application development. This includes Google Android, RIM BlackBerry, Apple iPhone, Nokia Symbian and Windows Mobile. There's also Sun J2ME and Qualcomm BREW.
BlackBerry application development has a clear head start over Apple and Google - 55% market share in North America, 20 million subscribers on App World and app downloads approaching a million per day. So the RIM platform offers a better view of how this application will look over the next year, or in the next 5 years.
Let's take a look at what it takes to put together an app. For those new to wireless apps, it's best to start by reading up on how data moves on wireless networks. If the concept is clear, the next choice is the development environment - either web development or Java Application development.
Working with Java necessitates a certain amount of expertise and comfort with direct coding and the logic behind it. Web development, on the other hand, is recommended for new developers who might be more comfortable with the 'put-it-together' environment offered by Microsoft Visual Studio. The RIM developer portal has plenty of documentation, downloads, support and simulators for both environments.
The RIM developer portal also offers useful mobile app development tools. Developers should start by downloading either the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse v1.1 or the BlackBerry Widget SDK v1.0. This means using either Java 5.0 or BlackBerry Device Software v5.0.
Another helpful download is the BlackBerry Theme Studio, used to create custom smart phone themes, mobile websites and animated content for these kinds of phones. The themes and graphics can be tested on all devices and operating systems using the simulators. Developers can also submit themes on the App World vendor portal.
Both plug-ins - Java and web - have certain minimum system requirements. It needs Windows Vista, XP or Windows 7 as the OS. The system must, of course, already have either Eclipse or Microsoft Visual Studio.
The most difficult part for new developers is knowing where to start and whether or not they're doing the right thing. It's hard to start over later on when something goes wrong. BlackBerry has made this easier with step-by-step instructions for both web and Java development. There's also a video library and community programs that help developers find and connect with a local developer group.
Of course, other mobile application development platforms including Apple iPhone and Google Android offer pretty much all the same stuff, and also have large communities of developers and app users. But RIM has fine-tuned the whole system so that new developers are not made to jump through any hoops and can use the tools to follow clearly defined steps. These tools are good enough to allow even new developers to create very professional BlackBerry apps.
Let's start with a list of the platforms for application development. This includes Google Android, RIM BlackBerry, Apple iPhone, Nokia Symbian and Windows Mobile. There's also Sun J2ME and Qualcomm BREW.
BlackBerry application development has a clear head start over Apple and Google - 55% market share in North America, 20 million subscribers on App World and app downloads approaching a million per day. So the RIM platform offers a better view of how this application will look over the next year, or in the next 5 years.
Let's take a look at what it takes to put together an app. For those new to wireless apps, it's best to start by reading up on how data moves on wireless networks. If the concept is clear, the next choice is the development environment - either web development or Java Application development.
Working with Java necessitates a certain amount of expertise and comfort with direct coding and the logic behind it. Web development, on the other hand, is recommended for new developers who might be more comfortable with the 'put-it-together' environment offered by Microsoft Visual Studio. The RIM developer portal has plenty of documentation, downloads, support and simulators for both environments.
The RIM developer portal also offers useful mobile app development tools. Developers should start by downloading either the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse v1.1 or the BlackBerry Widget SDK v1.0. This means using either Java 5.0 or BlackBerry Device Software v5.0.
Another helpful download is the BlackBerry Theme Studio, used to create custom smart phone themes, mobile websites and animated content for these kinds of phones. The themes and graphics can be tested on all devices and operating systems using the simulators. Developers can also submit themes on the App World vendor portal.
Both plug-ins - Java and web - have certain minimum system requirements. It needs Windows Vista, XP or Windows 7 as the OS. The system must, of course, already have either Eclipse or Microsoft Visual Studio.
The most difficult part for new developers is knowing where to start and whether or not they're doing the right thing. It's hard to start over later on when something goes wrong. BlackBerry has made this easier with step-by-step instructions for both web and Java development. There's also a video library and community programs that help developers find and connect with a local developer group.
Of course, other mobile application development platforms including Apple iPhone and Google Android offer pretty much all the same stuff, and also have large communities of developers and app users. But RIM has fine-tuned the whole system so that new developers are not made to jump through any hoops and can use the tools to follow clearly defined steps. These tools are good enough to allow even new developers to create very professional BlackBerry apps.
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By Mark Walters
The Blackberry was a huge success as soon as Research in Motion released years ago. A no nonsense handset, it quickly became known for its emailing abilities and smartphone innovations. Now, RIM has unveiled the Blackberry Bold, a smartphone that has built upon the already successful platforms of past Blackberry models and modernized the line.
Where the Bold really excels is with its improvements on the screen. The 2.6-inch diagonal screen is slightly larger than the one found on the Curve. The Bold also adds three quarters of an inch to the width of the screen, bringing the total to 2.25 inches. The clarity and vivid colors on the Bold make older Blackberry screens seem dull by comparison. The resolution of the Bold is 480 x 320p, and Samsung has utilized the larger screen and better picture quality by updating the UI with bigger icons that are clearer and easier to handle.
The UI in question is the Blackberry OS 4.6. Precision Zen is the default theme this time around and wallpaper can of course be applied to the home screen. Precision Zen's display arranges six icons dock-style along the bottom of the screen. Dimension Zen is also available, adding color only to the icon selected. Larger icons lead to fewer rows, as the Bold offers only three rows instead of four. This leads to a bit more scrolling around. If you have a hankering for some fun, the Games folder contains Sudoku and solitaire. There are also two online games that let you try your skill against multiple Bold users.
RIM has decided to pretty much stand pat on emailing processes. Customers already like the way older Blackberry devices deal with email, so RIM has just tweaked things a bit. The way emailing is done has remained the same, but now there is the ability to see pictures in message and full HTML. Attachment viewing has also been added, and the text is more easily read on the bigger screen, but not much more has changed.
Much as they often do RIM has taken a good concept and revitalized it. With the Blackberry Bold, the company has taken the familiar aspects of handsets past and improved and tweaked them to maintain relevance. Blackberry fans will find a familiar and fresh device with the Bold.
Where the Bold really excels is with its improvements on the screen. The 2.6-inch diagonal screen is slightly larger than the one found on the Curve. The Bold also adds three quarters of an inch to the width of the screen, bringing the total to 2.25 inches. The clarity and vivid colors on the Bold make older Blackberry screens seem dull by comparison. The resolution of the Bold is 480 x 320p, and Samsung has utilized the larger screen and better picture quality by updating the UI with bigger icons that are clearer and easier to handle.
The UI in question is the Blackberry OS 4.6. Precision Zen is the default theme this time around and wallpaper can of course be applied to the home screen. Precision Zen's display arranges six icons dock-style along the bottom of the screen. Dimension Zen is also available, adding color only to the icon selected. Larger icons lead to fewer rows, as the Bold offers only three rows instead of four. This leads to a bit more scrolling around. If you have a hankering for some fun, the Games folder contains Sudoku and solitaire. There are also two online games that let you try your skill against multiple Bold users.
RIM has decided to pretty much stand pat on emailing processes. Customers already like the way older Blackberry devices deal with email, so RIM has just tweaked things a bit. The way emailing is done has remained the same, but now there is the ability to see pictures in message and full HTML. Attachment viewing has also been added, and the text is more easily read on the bigger screen, but not much more has changed.
Much as they often do RIM has taken a good concept and revitalized it. With the Blackberry Bold, the company has taken the familiar aspects of handsets past and improved and tweaked them to maintain relevance. Blackberry fans will find a familiar and fresh device with the Bold.
By Mark Walters
Smartphone technology is in a constant state of change. Manufacturers must stay on their toes in order to provide handsets that remain on the front edge of the market, and sometimes this simply requires taking what has worked very well and modernizing it. Research in Motion has taken this approach, taking its already high quality Blackberry handsets and tweaking them into the Blackberry Curve 2.
An update to the Curve 8520, the Curve 2 maintains the same shell as its predecessor. The only change in looks is the somewhat smooth, checkered pattern that is now found on the back cover. That, and the Curve 2 is a touch thinner than previous Curves, having slimmed down from to 0.6" thick to 0.5" thick. Users familiar with the Bold will find the keyboard setup instantly recognizable because it is nearly identical. The QWERTY keyboard is smallish, but it is still better than most other available models, so it should not be an issue. Volume buttons are found on the right side of the phone, which is where the camera shutter is located. As usual with Blackberries, the camera lens itself is on the back of the handset. SIM and microSD card slots are under the battery cover, but it is not necessary to take out the battery to access them.
Because the Blackberry Curve 2 is a GSM, quad band smartphone, it can be used worldwide wherever GSM is found. The speakerphone on the Curve 2 is nice, but one of its strongest features is UMA calling. UMA calling is the type of calling done on WiFi networks. A number of carriers let the customer set the Curve 2 to automatically utilize UMA service in WiFi areas. When the WiFi signal fades, the device transitions back to GSM seamlessly.
In addition to UMA calling, the Blackberry Curve 2's WiFi 802.11 b/g connection makes for effective internet browsing. The phone operates on OS 4.6, which is the same as the Bold, but Curve 2 loads web pages better. The Curve 2 is powered by a speedy 512 MHz Xscale CPU. And what would a Blackberry be without push email? The Curve 2 accommodates both BES and BIS services, allowing for companies possessing Blackberry servers to operate or for users who want their carrier to provide Blackberry services.
By combining and adjusting all of the best aspects of prior Blackberry devices, RIM has made a familiar yet thoroughly modern handset with the Curve 2. The company took a "If it ain't broke don't fix it" approach to please customers who liked what was already available. It is a terrific next step for Blackberry smartphones.
An update to the Curve 8520, the Curve 2 maintains the same shell as its predecessor. The only change in looks is the somewhat smooth, checkered pattern that is now found on the back cover. That, and the Curve 2 is a touch thinner than previous Curves, having slimmed down from to 0.6" thick to 0.5" thick. Users familiar with the Bold will find the keyboard setup instantly recognizable because it is nearly identical. The QWERTY keyboard is smallish, but it is still better than most other available models, so it should not be an issue. Volume buttons are found on the right side of the phone, which is where the camera shutter is located. As usual with Blackberries, the camera lens itself is on the back of the handset. SIM and microSD card slots are under the battery cover, but it is not necessary to take out the battery to access them.
Because the Blackberry Curve 2 is a GSM, quad band smartphone, it can be used worldwide wherever GSM is found. The speakerphone on the Curve 2 is nice, but one of its strongest features is UMA calling. UMA calling is the type of calling done on WiFi networks. A number of carriers let the customer set the Curve 2 to automatically utilize UMA service in WiFi areas. When the WiFi signal fades, the device transitions back to GSM seamlessly.
In addition to UMA calling, the Blackberry Curve 2's WiFi 802.11 b/g connection makes for effective internet browsing. The phone operates on OS 4.6, which is the same as the Bold, but Curve 2 loads web pages better. The Curve 2 is powered by a speedy 512 MHz Xscale CPU. And what would a Blackberry be without push email? The Curve 2 accommodates both BES and BIS services, allowing for companies possessing Blackberry servers to operate or for users who want their carrier to provide Blackberry services.
By combining and adjusting all of the best aspects of prior Blackberry devices, RIM has made a familiar yet thoroughly modern handset with the Curve 2. The company took a "If it ain't broke don't fix it" approach to please customers who liked what was already available. It is a terrific next step for Blackberry smartphones.
By Jason Robinson
The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a business class phone which has been introduced recently in a much affordable price compared to other business phones. Something new has been made a part of this phone and they are music keys. With a thickness of 13.9mm, this cell phone is an extremely lightweight phone. Because of its thickness, some people who are accustomed to thinner phones may find it a little uncomfortable to hold.
Considering that the phone is made in plastic, many new buyers will carry an impression that it has been made in plastic to make it reasonable in price. Its overall appearance is not too impressive and it does not give the look of a business phone at all. It seems that either the appearance has been overlooked or has been compromised for lowering the price. The phone consists of QVGA output with 2.6 inches of display. It is capable of displaying 65,000 colors. With such qualities, the phone is expected to have good images but that is not so. The quality of its images is unexpectedly poor and is not comparable to any of the other models of Blackberry. The display and image quality is just about proportionate to the price put on the phone.
The image resolution of 2MP camera of this mobile phone is 1600 x 1200 pixels. As if to match quality of the images, the user also has been designed to annoy the user. It is not user friendly at all and no shortcuts can be created. The video camera on the other hand is surprisingly better and can support QVGA output. It is better than the usual video cameras of other models of BlackBerry also.
Although it does not support 3G networks, it does have other very useful features such as Bluetooth v2.0 as well as micro USB v2.0 that can be used with it. It has an expandable memory of 32 GB and its internal memory is 256 MB.
With a battery back up of 408 hours, BlackBerry Curve 8520 has 4 hours talk time. A glaring benefit of buying the Curve 8520 is the money you will save, while the main drawback is its quality, in terms of technology as well as looks. Though for what its price tag is, this is not a bad phone at all.
Considering that the phone is made in plastic, many new buyers will carry an impression that it has been made in plastic to make it reasonable in price. Its overall appearance is not too impressive and it does not give the look of a business phone at all. It seems that either the appearance has been overlooked or has been compromised for lowering the price. The phone consists of QVGA output with 2.6 inches of display. It is capable of displaying 65,000 colors. With such qualities, the phone is expected to have good images but that is not so. The quality of its images is unexpectedly poor and is not comparable to any of the other models of Blackberry. The display and image quality is just about proportionate to the price put on the phone.
The image resolution of 2MP camera of this mobile phone is 1600 x 1200 pixels. As if to match quality of the images, the user also has been designed to annoy the user. It is not user friendly at all and no shortcuts can be created. The video camera on the other hand is surprisingly better and can support QVGA output. It is better than the usual video cameras of other models of BlackBerry also.
Although it does not support 3G networks, it does have other very useful features such as Bluetooth v2.0 as well as micro USB v2.0 that can be used with it. It has an expandable memory of 32 GB and its internal memory is 256 MB.
With a battery back up of 408 hours, BlackBerry Curve 8520 has 4 hours talk time. A glaring benefit of buying the Curve 8520 is the money you will save, while the main drawback is its quality, in terms of technology as well as looks. Though for what its price tag is, this is not a bad phone at all.
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