Tag: Blackberry
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iPhone – Did I Make the Switch?
It’s been just shy of 3 weeks since I turned off the Blackberry and started testing the iPhone as a potential replacement. In that time I’ve had the opportunity to install/uninstall software, test accessories, and perform an operating system update (all without issue or lost data). Yesterday I wiped the Blackberry and turned it in…
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Can I Make The Switch?
Let me start off by saying I’m a BlackBerry fan(boy). I also like Apple. But I use a BlackBerry for my day-to-day tasks at work and personal stuff. It’s been a great platform which has proven itself reliable, secure and fast. Recently though with the latest software update I’ve had a lot of problems with…
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Call Me a Fanboy but…
…OS2.0 for the Blackberry Playbook (released today) is a huge improvement over the Operating System that initially shipped with the Playbook. We test a lot of gear at my company and luckily I get to be in on the action. After playing with an iPad (1st gen) for a few months and using it more…
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Long Term Report – Blackberry 9930
Last month I posted my initial review of the Blackberry Bold 9930 and, at the end of the review, I promised a follow-up post once I had some mileage on the unit. Well, after one month I think I have a pretty good handle on the pros and cons of Blackberry’s latest release. Research in…
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Hands On – Blackberry Bold 9930
Having practically grown up with technology (my first computer was an Apple IIc in the mid-80’s) I always get excited when I hear about new or updated products. The mobile phone market, especially the “smart” phone, has exploded over the past few years and manufacturers are pumping out new makes and models at an astounding…
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Mobile Blogging – SO Close!
Since the beginning of this blog I’ve been looking for ways to use technology to write more. I don’t always have the laptop with me but my Blackberry never leaves my site. What else do you need, right? well, it’s not that easy… The folks at WordPress have released the latest version of their mobile…
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Have a Blackberry & Travel? You Need This App!
The newly released Blackberry Travel App is based on the popular WorldMate app that’s been around for a few years now. The Blackberry Travel App has been streamlined and a lot of tasks have been automated so you get the information you need when you need it. Check out the video below for a good…
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Rare Earth Elements in Your Smartphone
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Apple Might Have Missed the Boat
Research in Motion (RIM) acquired The Astonishing Tribe (TAT), a Swedish firm who’s known for their incredible User Interface designs. This could mean great things for those of us who are loyal Blackberry users. Only time will tell… This promotional video just scratches the surface of things we could be seeing in the near future.