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Here's the BIG difference between ATT's iPhone and BlackBerry Pearl launches

Briefly emerging for air from AT&T Wireless' iPhone launch reality distortion field, I've been thinking back to another launch less than a year ago- the BlackBerry Pearl on ATTW predecessor Cingular.Even though the launches were by the same carrier, that's about all they had in common. I can offer...

Tags: Uncategorized, Case Histories, Carriers, BlackBerry Pearl

Blog posts 2007-06-30

Poll: new BlackBerry browser or Opera Mini?

It's an article of faith among many BlackBerry users that the best way to access and view the Web on a BlackBerry is via Opera Mini.Yet BlackBerry-maker Rsearch In Motion isn't happy with that prevailing Mini meme.In fact, as we've already learned today, a new BlackBerry browser is in the...

Tags: Uncategorized, BlackBerry Rumors, BlackBerry Pearl

Blog posts 2007-06-27

Updated BlackBerry Pearl due in September: five colors, GPS AND WiFi

BoyGenius Report claims (and illustrates, per above) the updated BlackBerry Pearl that will be out in September will actually be the BlackBerry Pearl 8120.As previously reported, the device will offer a 2 megapixel camera, GPS, and WiFi. First carriers: T-Mobile in the U.S. Rogers in Canada.Colors are believed to...

Tags: Carriers, BlackBerry Rumors, BlackBerry Pearl, Uncategorized

Blog posts 2007-05-14

BlackBerry Pearl "9100" rumored in development: here's details

The current BlackBerry Pearl is formally known as the 8100. Of course no one calls it that.But BlackBerry Cool indicates straws in the wind that a "second generation" BlackBerry Pearl is on the way.BlackBerry Cool puts one and three together and assumes that:Consistent with Pearl model numbering conventions, what...

Tags: Uncategorized, BlackBerry Rumors

Blog posts 2007-05-08

New AT&T red BlackBerry Pearl free offer for net $50 back to you

DealNews reports today of an offer by AT&T that after all is said and done, will equip you with a red BlackBerry Pearl, as well as $50 spending money.The offer, which is good thru June 2, is at WireFly.com. Heres the math:$49.99 price.$50 (OK, round it off) off...

Tags: Uncategorized, Carriers, BlackBerry Promotions

Blog posts 2007-04-30

Pix: Verizon, Sprint Pearls, Vodafone 8300 seen launching May 7

Pinstack riffs off a Merrill Lynch note predicting that Verizon and Sprint BlackBerry Pearls, as well as the WiFi-enabled, Vodafone BlackBerry 8300, are all expected around May 7.Whats even better, the same post I just linked you to has some photos of said Vodafone BlackBerry 8300.One of those...

Tags: Uncategorized, BlackBerry Rumors, BlackBerry Pearl

Blog posts 2007-04-04

Red Pearl up on Cingular-AT&T site: here's pricing, specs

Went up late yesterday. Here.As I linked above, the left pane on the Red Pearl landing page on the Cingular-AT&T site offers a photo of the handset itself.Then the right section of the page contains pricing info:Price $399.99 2-yr Contract Price $249.99 Mail-in Rebate - $50.00 Your...

Tags: Cingular-AT&T, Pearl, pricing

Blog posts 2007-03-13

IT'S OFFICIAL: red BlackBerry Pearl -we have pic- to be released today

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion is officially releasing a red BlackBerry Pearl today.Exclusive to Cingular/AT&T, the red Pearl features:A digital camera with three zoom levels up to 5X)A multi-media player awith support for MP3 and AAC music files, as well as MPEG4 and H.263 video formats64MB built-in flash memory...

Tags: Handhelds, Digital media, BlackBerry Pearl, RIM BlackBerry

Blog posts 2007-03-11

Red BlackBerry Pearl in the pipeline

Over on Engadget last night, ace tipster BoyGenius supplied a screen grab of a red BlackBerry Pearl in the pipeline.We know this is going to be a Cingular-AT&T issue. How do we know this. Read down the chart and you will see a bunch of other Cingular/AT&T devices. Implication...

Tags: BlackBerry Rumors, Carriers, Uncategorized, BlackBerry Pearl

Blog posts 2007-03-08

Is your audio or video file compatible with BlackBerry? Here's how to find out

Do you want to convert one of your audio and video files to a format that will run on the BlackBerry Pearl or 8800?The BlackBerry Technical Knowledge Center has posted a document to help you through the process.First, you will want to browse through a list of supported and...

Tags: BlackBerry photos and video, BlackBerry 8800, BlackBerry Pearl, Uncategorized

Blog posts 2007-03-01

Additional Resources

Don't doubt Deputy Dan

Well, it would seem that Tom Ptacek may have figured out something to do with Dan Kaminsky's earlier DNS flaw, and this may actually be the vulnerability to fear that we had originally heard.  Let's just say this, I've read Tom's postings on the Matasano blog for quite some time...

Tags: DNS, Domain Names, Networking, Internet, Nathan McFeters

Blog posts 2008-07-08

Research Shows iPhone Penetration to Grow by 164 Percent

Is the iPhone going to rule enterprise mobility? Consider this: a recent  Goldman Sachs survey of its IT executives showed that 17 percent expect to support the iPhone 3G in the next year. That's a "very strong number especially at this early stage," says Goldman telecom analyst Jason...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Research In Motion Ltd., Mobile, Goldman Sachs & Co., Armstrong, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Dave Greenfield

Blog posts 2008-07-08

News to know: Linux; iPhone; Gmail; Insecure antivirus software; SAP

Notable headlines: Phil Wainewright: SaaS star leaves SAP for Salesforce.com Dennis Howlett: Ticking bombs in enterprise land Garett Rogers: Your Gmail is now a lot more secure Dancho Danchev: Approximately 800 vulnerabilities discovered in antivirus products ...

Tags: Software, Apple iPhone, Linux, Google Gmail, SAP AG, Antivirus Software, Microsoft Corp., Twitter, 3G, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-08

A new Facebook for Windows Mobile application is launched

There were a few things I enjoyed using on the RIM BlackBerry devices I tried in the past and one of the most useful was the excellent Facebook application. However, I use S60, Windows Mobile, and iPhone devices rather than BlackBerry devices and the only way I have found to...

Tags: SIM Card, Facebook, Device, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, FriendMobilizer, Microsoft Windows, Web Site Development, Handhelds, Flash Memory, Cellular Phones, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2008-07-07

SIMORE dual SIM card -- FrankenBerry is ALIVE!

Two weeks ago, I kvetched about my wretched existence of having to carry two separate mobile devices for Voice and Data use -- a regular 3G cellphone and my inseparable BlackBerry 8820. Apparently, I'm not alone in this situation: some of you told me that you even carry two or...

Tags: SIM Card, RIM BlackBerry, SIMORE, Flash Memory, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-07-07

Apollo Video Converter (exe)

Apollo Video converter converts all popular video formats (WMV, RM, RMVB, AVI, FLV, 3GP, MP4, H264, MPG, MPEG, Divx, Xvid, DAT, MKV, ASF, MOV, M2TS, VOB) to any digital video playback device (iPod, iPhone, PSP, PS3, Xbox360, Zune, Wii, Blackberry, mobile phone, HDPC, laptop). It is an omnipotent Video conversion...

Tags: Video, Apollo Multimedia, Apollo Video Converter, Corporate Communications, Digital Video, Digital Media, Marketing, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2008-07-07

Google Talk isn't the only iPhone optimized IM client

Google Talk isn't the only iPhone optimized IM clientWhat about BlackBerry?I love how Google helps out the iPhone with a better user interface for "mobile web." In my opinion smartphones need more and more internet applications that just work with the smaller screens and limited memory and processing speeds....

Tags: Handhelds, iPhone-optimized IM client, developers need, Apple iPhone, Google Talk, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-07-04

Jabra BT3010

When the Jabra BT160 came out last year, we praised it for being one of the first Bluetooth headsets come with interchangeable cover designs. It doesn't add anything to its features or performance of course, but it's a nice touch for those who are keen on personalizing their gadgets. Jabra...

Tags: Jabra BT3010, headset, Jabra

Product reviews 2008-07-03

Beaches and BBQs vs. Blackberrys: Holiday weekends of the IT set

"Weekend? What's a weekend?" While the rest of the country is escaping their offices for a leisurely weekend, many in IT could end up back at theirs at the beep of a Blackberry. by Deb Perelman

Tags: Holiday, Consultant, Information Technology, RIM BlackBerry, Software Upgrade, Productivity, Recruitment & Selection, Handhelds, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Hardware, Deb Perelman

Blog posts 2008-07-03

I have to stop using Gmail :(

I have to stop using Gmail :(You can enable POP3 support in Gmail...If you switch on POP3 support in Gmail, then you can still comply with archiving procedures: http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=13273That way, you can both send and receive e-mails with an e-mail client like Thunderbird or Evolution or even Outlook Express. I...

Tags: E-mail providers, cloud computing, Using Gmail, Google Gmail, archiving, e-mail

Discussion threads 2008-07-03