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Russell Shaw passed away in March 2008. He was an enterprise computing journalist, analyst and author based in Portland, Oregon. A specialist in open source architectures and strategies, Microsoft applications, wireless networking, and multimedia content creation, Russell covered these fields regularly for several IT, business and consumer publications, including Investor's...- more about Russell Shaw »
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- BlackBerry 8820 announced
- As had been widely expected, BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion announced the BlackBerry 8820 today.RIM points out that the BlackBerry 8820 is the first dual-mode BlackBerry handset, combining EDGE/GPRS/GSM cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity for data access and voice support through UMA unlicensed mobile access for fixed-mobile convergence FMC...
- Tags: Carriers, BlackBerry 8800
- Blog posts 2007-07-17
- 3G BlackBerry coming to Australia
- Australia-based ZDNet colleague Jo Best reports that BlackBerry is working on a 3G BlackBerry device for Telstra's Next G bnetwork.BlackBerry Asia Pacific technical account manager Chris Ting, tells Jo that BlackBerry has a model "in development" for Telstra's high speed 3G network."They want it to have all the bells and...
- Tags: Carriers, BlackBerry Curve 8300
- Blog posts 2007-07-13
- BlackBerry co-CEO on iPhone marketing: "a dangerous strategy"
- Research In Motion co-CEO Jim Balsillie tells the Toronto Star's Chris Sorensen that although he could see where some people would find the iPhone's look appealing, he doubts the iPhone will have much impact on BlackBerry sales.Balsillie, who admits that he has not seen the iPhone up close and personal...
- Tags: Corporate Stuff, Carriers
- Blog posts 2007-07-07
- So why haven't I upgraded my BlackBerry 7520?
- When I first checked my email this morning, I got this message from a reader of this blog:I usually check up on your blog maybe once or twice every week and the question I always asked my self is why do you still have a BlackBerry 7520 and...
- Tags: Carriers, BlackBerry Curve 8300
- Blog posts 2007-06-30
- 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
- New BlackBerry Curve:T-Mobile this September
- Now back on patrol was diverted a bit yesterday due to the premiere of the iPhone.And at this early hour, I'm passing along the scoop from BlackBerry user forum Pinstack that a new BlackBerry Curve is expected this September.It will be called the BlackBerry 8320 and run on T-Mobile.Specs: 3.2 megapixel...
- Tags: Carriers, BlackBerry Rumors, BlackBerry Curve 8300
- Blog posts 2007-06-30
- It's Official BlackBerry 8830 via Sprint around July 15
- BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion and Sprint announced today that the BlackBerry 8830 will be available next month online at www.sprint.com, through Sprint Telesales, Sprint business sales channels and retail locations. We hear July 15ish.The BlackBerry 8830 from Sprint will be priced at $199.99 with a two year-service agreement and $100...
- Tags: News, Carriers, BlackBerry 8830
- Blog posts 2007-06-28
- As iPhone is released, AT&T BlackBerry support's probably gonna suck
- Yesterday, I spoke with a leading supply chain expert about the June 29 launch of the Apple iPhone.He mentioned that there would likely be lots of questions from new users.Given that AT&T Wireless is the exclusive carrier for iPhone, that will likely be longer hold times for customer/tech support.Just now,...
- Tags: Carriers
- Blog posts 2007-06-14
- Will iPhone's browsing features break BlackBerry's carrier-subservient M.O.?
- Om writes about the Safari browser that will be embedded in iPhone:If the embedded Safari browser ...performs the way as hyped by Jobs & Co., it will give us the choice-control we have on the web. Search engines to web sites – nothing will be determined by the...
- Tags: Uncategorized, News, Carriers
- Blog posts 2007-06-12
- BlackBerry Curve-Rogers pricing details
- A BlackBerry Cool tipster named Erratik tells the site that the BlackBerry Curve price on Rogers will be $349 with data and voice, $399 with 3 year voice activation only, or $499 for a 3-year contract with only data activated.That's way up there, eh? It seems as though...
- Tags: Carriers, BlackBerry Curve 8300
- Blog posts 2007-06-06
- BlackBerry Curve now live on AT&T site
- Just as we expected, the BlackBerry Curve 8300 is now up and live for sale on the AT&T site. Went up about an hour ago.And as you can see from the graphic below this paragraph, price is $199.99 if you ink a two-year contract (whereupon $449.99 list price drops to...
- Tags: Carriers, BlackBerry Curve 8300
- Blog posts 2007-05-31
- IT'S OFFICIAL: BlackBerry Curve rollout tomorrow via AT&T Wireless
- AT&T Inc formerly Cingular Wireless says this morning it will officially offer the BlackBerry Curve in wireless retail and business channels starting tomorrow.AT&T will be the only U.S. carrier offering the Curve. It will run on AT&T's EDGE network.Basics:Size: 4.2" x 2.4" x 0.6'Weight: 3.9 oz.Camera: 2 megapixel with 5x...
- Tags: BlackBerry Curve 8300, Carriers, News
- Blog posts 2007-05-30
- BlackBerry 8830 now in Verizon retail stores
- Verizon Wireless has just placed the BlackBerry 8830 in its Verizon Wireless Communications retail stores.$199.99 with a two-year plan on initial account-opening signup.Verizon BlackBerry 8830 brag points: EV-DO/GPRS network connection for high-speed data transfer in more than 90 countries; GSM/GPRS (900/1800 MHz) for continued voice and e-mail while traveling internationally; Auto-selection of...
- Tags: BlackBerry 8800, Carriers, News
- Blog posts 2007-05-28
- BlackBerry Curve teaser on AT&T site- or is that still Cingular?
- The BlackBerry Curve 8300 is now on the AT&T site- not for purchase but in "want to know when its available" e-mail alert mode.Interesting though, despite the frantic store resignage efforts that have made the Cingular name disappear in favor of at&t, the Web address for this offering is still...
- Tags: BlackBerry Curve 8300, Carriers
- Blog posts 2007-05-24
- 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
- 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
- Sprint's also on the BlackBerry 8830 world phone bandwagon
- Sprints version of the BlackBerry WorldPhone is coming in July. Ive heard it will cost $399.99, or thereabouts. Not for sale, of course, but Sprint is already touting the device on its Sprint Enterprise website. Features:Dual-network capability in 170+ countries for voice and 75+ countries for data;Media player for...
- Tags: BlackBerry 8800, Carriers, News, Uncategorized
- Blog posts 2007-04-26
- SprintNextel is discontinuing the BlackBerry 7520 next month
- Whoa. Thats my model.Now I know how Oldsmobile owners feel. Venerable old marque, still serviceable, but no longer in production and available mainly through used car dealerships, buyer-to-seller transactions and the re-sale channels.Now I know how Windows ME-powered owners feel. Non-venerable old marque, still serviceable, but no longer in...
- Tags: Uncategorized, News, Carriers, BlackBerry 7xxx
- Blog posts 2007-04-25
- Likely scenario: national BlackBerry carrier buys a regional BB carrier
- Its not only interesting but potentially transformative to BlackBerry users when reports surface that one BlackBerry carrier is looking to purchase another. Take Alltel Wireless, for example. Currently, Alltel Wireless offers the BlackBerry 8703e as well as the BlackBerry 7130e. Thats why it is important to note that The...
- Tags: Uncategorized, Carriers, BlackBerry Rumors
- Blog posts 2007-04-25
- Verizon BlackBerry 8830 in May: Global service plan on way as well
- Verizon Wireless and BlackBerry say this morning what weve been hearing for some time: that the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone will be available on May 14 through Verizon Wireless business sales channels and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on May 28.Along with the business launch, May 14...
- Tags: Uncategorized, News, Carriers
- Blog posts 2007-04-25
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