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Telmap Navigator now available for BlackBerry 8700

Russell Shaw — 2006-03-09T11:06:00+00:00

Filed under: Software, 7100, 7100t, 7100g, 7100r, 8700, 7100i, 7130e

Telmap Navigator is showing their BlackBerry solution at CeBit, a trade show that opened in Berlin, Germany today.

The offering feaures turn-by-turn navigation with map, text and voice instructions.

The content specifically spotlights "Points of Interest," restaurant reviews, hot spots, as well as hotel and theater listings.

Telmap Navigator is compatible with all BlackBerry 7100 phones, as well as with BlackBerry8700.

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Here are five beautiful and free BlackBerry 7100 theme screens

Russell Shaw — 2006-02-16T09:33:00+00:00

Filed under: Software, 7100, 7100t, 7100g, 7100r, 7100x, 7100v, 7100i

BlackBerry-enthusiast site BlackBerry Cool had these first, but I ain't above spreadin' the link love about GUI eye candy.

Like these pretty BlackBerry 7100 themes from Keith.

Keith didn't design these themes, but he is making them available for free. These theme screens aren't downloadable individually, but they can be downloaded as a grouped Zip file.

I like them is what I think.

What do you think?

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Spot for BlackBerry now compatible with more BlackBerry models

Russell Shaw — 2006-02-09T14:26:00+00:00

Filed under: Software, 7100, 7100t, 7100g, 7100r, 7100x, 7100v, 7290, 7250, Fun, 8700, 7100i, 7130e

Boris Boege of Skylab Mobile Systems writes to tell me that their GPS mapping tool "Spot for Blackberry" now supports all Bluetooth enabled Blackberry devices in combination with a Bluetooth GPS receiver.

Former versions were only compatible with BlackBerry 7520 and BlackBerry 7100i. Both of those models have an integrated GPS receiver.

Now, Spot for BlackBerry has been rev'd to support the BlackBerry 7100 Series, the BlackBerry 8700 Series as well as the BlackBerry 7250 and BlackBerry 7290.

"Spot for Blackberry" costs $49. A time limited demo version is available free for download.

Further information is available at: http://www.skylabmobilesystems.com/en/products/spot_bb.html

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Complete ringtone creation package for BlackBerry 71xx series

Russell Shaw — 2006-02-04T15:33:00+00:00

Filed under: 7100, 7100g, 7100r, 7100x, 7100v, Fun, 7100i, 7130e

If you have a BlackBerry 7100, and want to create your own ringtones, you may wish to consider downloading and installing Millennium Studios' BlackBerry 7100 Series Ringtone Builder Package.

The Package includes:

A digital video with ringtone creation instructions:
A link to software that helps you convert sound files from the .wav or ,mp3 format to the BlackBerry format;
5 MB of hosting space on the Millennium Studio's ringtones web server, with uploading privileges for six months;
10 free ringtones, pre-configured for your BlackBerry and available on Millennium Studios' web server for you to download and install on your BlackBerry if you wish.

Total cost is $24.95, but Club Handango Members pay just $22.46.

Click the Read link below this post and you'll ring up Handango.com's BlackBerry 7100 Series Ringtone Builder Package page.

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Buy a Bluetooth-enabled BlackBerry, get a free Motorola headset

Russell Shaw — 2005-11-16T09:25:16+00:00

Filed under: Cingular-AT&T, Nextel, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, 7100g, 7100r, 7520, 7290, 7250, Gear, Promotions, SprintNextel, 8700, 7100i, 7130e

Yo, RIMarkable, thanks for the nice words about our BlackBerry 8700c delay-scoop of yesterday.

Now, I give RIMarkable their due props. Today, they've posted news of a promotion being run by BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion thru the end of this month. Buy any Bluetooth-enabled BlackBerry and you receive a free Motorola headset.

Bluetooth-enabled BlackBerry models include the 7100g, 7100i, 7100t, 7105t, as well as the 8700c, 7520, 7290 and 7250.

Here's how it works. Purchase your BlackBerry from your nearest BlackBerry retailer, go to http://www.blackberryfreeheadset.com, download the free headset coupon, and complete the form. Then, send in the form the old fashioned way- via the mail.

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Two sets of polyphonic ring tones available for Blackberry 7xxx

Russell Shaw — 2005-10-10T10:06:27+00:00

Filed under: Software, 7100, 7100t, 7100g, 7100r, 7100x, 7100v

Maybe your BlackBerry 7100 has no distinctive ring tone. If so, I'd bet that many times, you have reached for it in a crowd of users whose handsets also lack distinctive ring tones.

A minor embarrassment, but one that would be avoidable if you downloaded at least one of two new BlackBerry-compatible Polyphonic Ringtones sets from Studio Cuts.

Both of these sets are compatible with BlackBerry 7xxx series models, and cost $5.99 ($5.39 for Club Handango members).

Click the Read link below this post, and you'll land on the Studio Cuts Vol 1 Polyphonic Ring Tones page on Handango.com

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Rogers Wireless BlackBerry no longer means just the 7100r

Russell Shaw — 2005-10-07T16:49:47+00:00

Filed under: 7100g, 7100r, Rogers Communications, International

Rogers Wireless said today it has added the BlackBerry 7100g to its list.

Previously, the Canadian wireless carrier was primarily known for its BlackBerry 7100r. Now, they offer both.

In comments, Rogers Wireless vice president of Device and Product Management Raj Doshi seems to imply that the reasons for the addition are that they wanted to offer their customers more choices, and by golly, the BlackBerry 7100g sure is cool..

"We're committed to providing customers with a wide variety of choice in how they communicate in both their professional and personal lives," he said, "and the sleek, easy-to-use and feature rich BlackBerry 7100g is an excellent addition to our line-up."

The BlackBerry 7100g is $399.99 (CN=$340.00 U.S.) with a three-year service agreement from Rogers Wireless. With all possible rebates in tow, the carrier charges $199.99 (CN= $170.20 U.S.)for the BlackBerry 7100r.

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New cordless hand scanner coming Oct. 17

Russell Shaw — 2005-10-04T14:19:45+00:00

Filed under: 7100, 7100t, 7100g, 7100r, 7100v, 7290, Gear

Socket Communications is about to come out with a new Cordless Hand Scanner CHS 7P compatible with BlackBerry 7100 and 7290 series devices.

In a typical app, you'd scan bar code labels into the Cordless Hand Scanner. The device's SocketScan keyboard emulation software would then direct your scanned data into your BlackBerry.

Available October 17 from the Socket website as well as varous Socket distribution channels, the Socket Cordless Hand Scanner CHS 7P will be priced at $728 list.

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Rogers offers Yahoo! Messenger for BlackBerry

Russell Shaw — 2005-09-27T09:04:13+00:00

Filed under: 7100r, 7780, 7290, Rogers Communications

Rogers Wireless, Yahoo! and BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) have just announced the availability of Yahoo! Messenger on BlackBerry for Rogers Wireless customers.

To use Yahoo! Messenger on BlackBerry, Rogers Wireless customers will soon be able to visit www.blackberry.com/YahooDownload to install the Yahoo! Messenger software onto a BlackBerry device and then set up a Yahoo! ID display name

Rogers Wireless sells the BlackBerry 7100r, BlackBerry 7290, and BlackBerry 7780.

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Stock Tracker lets you chart your investments on your BlackBerry

Russell Shaw — 2005-09-01T07:00:23+00:00

Filed under: Software, 7100, 7100t, 7100g, 7100r, 7100x, 7100v, BlackBerry OS 4.x

If you are an active stock market investor, you know that information is not only "power," but hopefully a path to equity.

StockTracker can help you manage both the information and equity parts of trading. It offers customizable, full-featured charts and market data, customizable portfolio tracking, and watch lists that send alerts to your BlackBerry when individual stocks you specify attain a specific per-share pricing level.

A 60-day subscription purchase of Stock Tracker costs $9.99, or $8.99 on Club Handango. You'll need a BlackBerry 71xx, running at least BlackBerry OS 3.8. But OS 4.0 wouldn't hurt.

Click the Read link below this post, and you'll be on track to the Stock Tracker page on Handango.com.

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Consultants release two BlackBerry how-to e-books

Russell Shaw — 2005-08-30T10:48:38+00:00

Filed under: Support, Tips, 7100, 7100t, 7100g, 7100r, 7100x, 7100v, 7700, 7730, 7750, 7780, 7500, 7510, 7520, 7200, 7230, 7280, 6700, 6710, 6720, 6750, 6200, 6220, 6230, 6280, 5800, 5820, 7250, BlackBerry OS 4.x, 7270, BlackBerry Enterprise Server

Ned Johnson and Martin Trautschold are consultants with more than eight years of combined experience working with BlackBerry using corporate and individual clients. Trautschold, in fact, has presented at the Annual RIM BlackBerry Wireless Enterprise Symposium.

Now, Trautschold and Johnson have combined to write two BlackBerry Made Simple 150-plus page PDF formatted e-books for BlackBerry users.

BlackBerry Made Simple covers 6500, 6700, 7200, 7500, 7700 and 7100 series BlackBerrys.

BlackBerry Made Simple- The Definitive Guide for 7100 Series covers all BlackBerry 71xx models.

Both books are $19.95 apiece.

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Consultants release two BlackBerry how-to e-books

Russell Shaw — 2005-08-29T09:48:38+00:00

BlackBerry 7100r-seller Rogers Wireless tops customer respect survey

Russell Shaw — 2005-07-13T17:41:54+00:00

Filed under: Stories, 7100r, Rogers Communications
I can't really debate the notion that on average, Canadians have a more polite culture than those of us who happen to live south of the 49th parallel.

With that in mind, I've just read a study by the Boston-based Customer Respect Group, rating 12 major Canadian telecommunications firms on how they treat their online customers.

The study says that Rogers Communications, whose Rogers Wireless division sells the BlackBerry 7100r, tips the list.

Graded topics:

Simplicity (ease of website navigation);
Responsiveness (quick and helpful responses to inquiries);
Privacy (respect for the privacy of the customer);
Attitude (customer-focus of website);
Transparency (open and honest policies); and
Principles (values and respects customer data)
Scores were compiled from points awarded to each graded website, in each category. The numbers were then crunched to form the Customer Respect Index that Rogers topped.

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A "case" for BlackBerry 7100t and 7100r

Russell Shaw — 2005-07-12T13:14:44+00:00

Filed under: T-Mobile, 7100t, 7100r, Rogers Communications, Gear
I've only seen photos so far, but sometimes you can tell a case by its cover.

Near as I can tell, this aluminum case for the BlackBerry 7100t (T-Mobile) and BlackBerry 7100r (Rogers Wireless) is one of those products that is functional, sturdy and beautiful.

A rare combination in hardware, as well as in other constructs of industry and biology.

Functional: cut-outs in the right places allow email and phone use even when the phone is closed. Also, the protective window guards against scratches.

Sturdy: It's made out of aircraft-grade aluminum, a material that I was sure glad for the last time I flew.

Beautiful: I know beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, but take a look at the photo and tell me if you agree.

The case is listed at $39.99, but I've just found it on eAccess Solutions e-Store for $29.99. To go there, click the Read link directly below this post.

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This space makes the case for Open Face Case

Russell Shaw — 2005-06-24T15:01:33+00:00

Filed under: T-Mobile, 7100t, 7100r, Rogers Communications, Gear
I was poking around on the BlackBerry Accessories site BlackBerryDen.com when I came across one of the prettiest darn BlackBerry cases I've ever seen.

Made of full-grain leather,the Bellagio Open Face Case for BlackBerry 7100 has a removable swivel belt clip. When your BlackBerry is in the case, you have access to all side controls, and can see the full screen.

This particular model is compatible with the BlackBerry 7100t (T-Mobile) and the BlackBerry 7100r (Rogers Wireless).

The Bellagio Open Face Case costs $34.95, but BlackBerryDeb.com has it for $29.95.

"Hmm- and I thought Bellagio was just that Las Vegas hotel with the fountain out front," BlackBerry Blogger and occasional LV visitor says to self.

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Here's an easy but powerful PC-to-BlackBerry photo transfer tool

Russell Shaw — 2005-06-16T10:20:13+00:00

Filed under: Software, 7100, 7100t, 7100g, 7100r, 7100x, 7100v, 7730, 7750, 7780, 7230, 7280, 7290, Fun
Pix2Phone is one of the coolest PC-to-BlackBerry digital photo import tools I've seen. Plus, its free.

Here's how it works.

Point your PC Web browser to the Pic2Fone website at (you guessed it!) www.pix2fone.com.
Download and install the Pix2Fone browser extension. The extension works with Internet Explorer and Firefox.
When you are ready to import a photo from your hard drive to your BlackBerry, open the folder on your PC where your photos are stored.
Right-click on the file name of the photo you want to export to your BlackBerry.
A drop-down menu appears. Select Save Picture to Mobile Phone. Your chosen image is sent from your PC to the Pix2Fone Web service.
The Pix2Fone service will process your request and format the image you have chosen for optimum display on your BlackBerry. (If you are using the Pix2Fone service for the first time, you will be asked to enter the name and model number of your device.
After the photo is formatted, a download code appears on your PC.
Print out the download code, and then point your BlackBerry Web browser to: wap.pix2fone.com.
When your BlackBerry browser calls up that address, enter the download code you received on your PC. The picture then loads to your BlackBerry.
Pix2Fone is compatible with BlackBerry 7100 series models, as well as BlackBerry 7230, BlackBerry 7280, BlackBerry 7290, BlackBerry 7730, BlackBerry 7750 and BlackBerry 7780.
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Game for BlackBerry challenges you to get around the block

Russell Shaw — 2005-06-11T13:39:02+00:00

Filed under: Software, 7100, 7100t, 7100g, 7100r, 7100v, Fun
Agony is a fascinating collection of games for the BlackBerry 7100 series with the object of solving your way out of an ever-changing stream of overlapping blocks. Kind of like life, you know?

Made by mobile game developer Survivorsoft, Agony has a total of 18 puzzles and mazes. It has 3 difficulty settings, and several time limit modes. Comes in three board sizes: 5x5, 6x6 and 7x7.

Already gaining popularity on mobile games and software site Handango.com,Agony is available from there for $7.19. That's 80 cents off the regular price of $7.99.

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Got BlackBerry 7xxx? This service offers more than 1,000 ringtones for one price

Russell Shaw — 2005-06-06T06:57:18+00:00

Filed under: Software, 7100, 7100t, 7100g, 7100r, 7100x, 7100v, 7700, 7730, 7750, 7780, 7500, 7510, 7520, 7200, 7230, 7280, 7290, 7250, 7270, Fun
I've just noticed that BlackBerry Ring Tone Megaplex has just passed 23,000 downloads on Handango.com.

Given that many other fun and useful utilities do well with amassing 100 downloads, the popularity of the Ring Tone Megaplex is that much more amazing.

For that one price, you get unlimited download access to the more than 1,000 tones in the Ring Tone Megaplex library. The library inventory is updated at least once a week, sometimes more.

Ring Tone Megaplex is compatible with most 7xxx series BlackBerry devices. Once you purchase, download and install Ring Tone Megaplex, you access the service via their proprietary interface, not through an open Web site.

RingTone Megaplex' list price is $19.95, but I found it listed on mobile software site Handango.com for $17.96. That's 10% off.

As you might suspect, the Read link below this post takes you to the main BlackBerry Ring Tone Megaplex page on Handango.

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Finally! A real BlackBerry Bluetooth keyboard

Russell Shaw — 2005-06-01T08:50:57+00:00

Filed under: 7100, 7100t, 7100g, 7100r, 7100x, 7100v, 7520, 7290, 7250, Gear
When BlackBerry users hear the term "Bluetooth," they'e long conditioned themselves to envisioning a Bluetooth-enabled headset. Not anything more ornate, such as a way to connect to a Bluetooth keyboard.

No more.

eAccess Solutions is now marketing a BlackBerry Bluetooth Keyboard especially for te device. Works with the BlackBerry 7100t, 7100g, 7100r, 7100v, 7100x, 7250, 7290 and 7520. Has five full rows of 63 keys, comes in a leather zipper pouch, is only 5 5/8" x 3/ 3/4" x 11/16" inches when it is closed,and runs on just 2 AAA batteries.

The eAccess Solutions e-Store site notes that while the regular price of this unit is $119.99, it is now available thru the site for $98.99. To reach the page with a shopping cart link click the Read link below this post.

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Chase the bad ninjas

Russell Shaw — 2005-05-23T08:41:09+00:00

Filed under: Software, 7100, 7100t, 7100g, 7100r, 7100x, 7100v, Fun
BerryGames is out with a three-games-in-1 BerryGames collection. Works on any 7xxxx series BlackBerry.

For $15, you get:

Chinese Chess Pro, a scaled down version of the oldest chess game in the world;
Fluid X Screen Saver, which uses a two-dimensional particle engine to generate hypnotic patterns, man. Kewel, mahn.
And:
White Ninja. Control the White Ninja, collect all the gems and rubies and go to the next level. If you make it to level 10, let us know!

You'll need BlackBerry OS 4.0, and knowledge of this games' download page on Handango.com. I can help you with that. Click the Read link below this post.

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