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Blackberry Pearl 3G What Is It

Posted on 17 September 2010 by PaulNelson

The new blackberry pearl has really pushed the boat out as far as this type of technology is concerned. This next generation of smart phone comes with GPS and Wi-Fi. This device is significantly smaller and slimmer than your average Blackberry which gives it a more attractive look. However the fact that it is more compact does not mean that some of the features are skimped on; in fact if anything there are more features with this phone. This phone also comes with the ability to take photos and even make videos.

The Blackberry Pearl 3G also comes with a host of short cut keys on the updated new keyboard. So when it comes to emails and texts, it is much quicker to type. The hotkeys also allow you to move between functions a lot more smoothly. It might take you a bit of time to build up your shortcut keys repertoire but once you do you will find the device even more fun to use. The keyboard on the Blackberry Pearl 3G differs from that on previous models because there were too many complaints about the old one.

Another feature which was replaced by the makers on this phone was the tracker ball mouse; they are now using an optical mouse instead. Many feel that this optical mouse is a huge improvement because there are no moving parts and it also tends to be far more responsive. You can watch video on this phone because it has a really bright display but it will be much better if you choose the landscape mode.

Overall this is a great new addition to the Blackberry range and is sure to win a few new fans to the product. The biggest selling point of the device is that the makers have managed to pack more into a smaller package.

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A Guide To The Blackberry Curve

Posted on 17 September 2010 by PaulNelson

Blackberry’s innovative smartphones have long been the preserve of the power dressing professional types, who saw them as the ultimate corporate fashion accessory as much as an essential business tool. The Curve is one of a new breed of phones from Blackberry that is designed to take advantage of the everyday consumer’s demand for smartphone functionality and interesting looks. But can the Blackberry Curve make the jump from business to pleasure, in an already crowded and competitive market?

The first thing you will notice about the Curve, is that it has stuck with the typical design of the majority of Blackberry handsets and has a full QWERTY keyboard. Designed to make it easier for business people to send emails, Blackberry hopes that the millions of texters and tweeters will find it just as useful. The rather unique landscape screen is a good size, thanks to the Curve’s wide body, which comes in a choice of colors for those who want to make sure other people know their Blackberry is for play not work.

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 hopes that consumers will love the Curve for the same reasons that business users have loved the other Blackberrys, and that’s for keeping in touch. With more and more smartphones being used for email and social networking, the Curve’s software and QWERTY keyboard, plus it’s WiFi connectivity, mean it’s ideal for this purpose, even if it lacks the 3G and GPS features of it’s more expensive smartphone competitors.

Navigating around the Curve is nice and simple, thanks to Blackberry’s operating system and the user-friendly interface. You can add to the pre-installed apps thanks to the App World, and the music player is better than many would expect – the Curve even includes dedicated music control keys, to make it more appealing to consumers.

It seems that Blackberry has been able to come up with a smartphone that will be as popular with consumers as it has been with business users, for much the same reasons. Easy to use, great for what most will need, and not as expensive as the other big names, the Blackberry Curve offers a real alternative.

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Blackberry Curve : An Overview

Posted on 17 September 2010 by PaulNelson

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 Curve 2.

Taking the place of the Curve 8520, the Curve 2 achieves instant recognition by keeping the formers shell. Really, the only difference is the checkered pattern on the back cover that makes the Curve 2 sleek and smooth. It is somewhat thinner than the 8520 as well, shaving 1/10th of an inch off of the previous 0.6 inches thick down to 0.5 inches. The Curve 2 takes a cue from the Blackberry Bold as well, as users of that model will notice with the keyboard. A QWERTY configuration, the keyboard is kind of small, but it is not a problem as it still surpasses similar devices. On the right side of the phone are the volume buttons and camera shutter. The camera lens, as is typical of Blackberry phones, is on the back. Under the battery cover are the SIM and microSD card slots, and the battery does not need to be removed to get to them.

The Blackberry Curve 2 can be used in a larger number of areas because it is a GSM quad band phone. Anywhere in the world that GSM is found, the Curve 2 will operate. There is a speakerphone installed, but UMA calling is one of the Curve 2s best features. UMA refers to calls made on WiFi networks, and with the Curve 2, users can set the handset to automatically hook up to UMA service on available WiFi. Transitions to GSM are very smooth if the WiFi signal fades. Internet browsing is accomplished on the Curve 2 by means of its WiFi 802.11 b/g connection. Blackberry OS 4.6 powers the smartphone, the same as on the Bold. The Curve 2, however, seems to load web pages better. A quick 512 MHz Xscale CPU drives the Curve 2, erasing any questions of speed. Push email is now Blackberrys claim to fame, and the Curve 2 offers BES and BIS services. Users can therefore choose to let the company use Blackberry servers or let their carriers do so.

The Blackberry Curve 2 updates its predecessors into a handset that provides the latest technology. RIM has built on a series of phones that users like and are familiar with. The Curve 2 will satisfy those looking for the next step in Blackberry devices.

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Taking a Look at the Blackberry Pearl 3G

Posted on 17 September 2010 by PaulNelson

The one thing that comes to my mind when I think about the Blackberry Pearl 3G is that it doesn’t look like your average Blackberry. To be honest, the older versions of this device don’t really appeal to me on an aesthetic level; they just don’t look very good in my opinion. However, this new model is different and I actually like the fact that it is small and slim and something that I would not be at all worried about being seen with. The fact that even though it has lost some of its bulk, it has not lost any of its features because it now has the most advanced GPS and Wi-Fi available.

One of the other noticeable features of the Blackberry Pearl 3G is the screen which stands out immediately. The fact that it is small does not mean it is not easy on the eye because it is quite bright. You can watch videos and view photographs on this screen with ease particularly if you use the landscape mode. The other good thing is that you can get content to watch on your screen by using the inbuilt camera to make videos, or just take photos, this camera is good quality and the picture quality is impressive. You can also surf the web to go on social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook and the screen is good enough for this.

The difficulty with the keyboards on previous models of the Blackberry was probably the major sticking point for most people. But with this model, the makers have decided to go with the flow and use the same keyboard format which is used on other phones as it is much easier to operate. The Blackberry Pearl 3G also takes advantage of an optical mouse instead of the old tracker ball mouse because they are much more likely to be responsive and are far less likely to develop problems. There are also plenty of hot keys and shortcuts to save time when using this device.

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A Look At The Blackberry Curve

Posted on 12 September 2010 by PaulNelson

Blackberry phones are always popular, thanks to a long list of great features and super fast speeds. Now the company introduces its thinnest device yet, the Blackberry Curve. Blackberry has managed to pack all the functionality of their earlier smartphones into one of the lightest full keypad devices on the market. You would be hard-pressed to find another full QWERTY keypad on a phone this light and small.

Despite its slender appearance, this is one smartphone that can handle the daily abuse that we all seem to subject our phones to. Even after years of being dropped, dunked or forgotten, the Curve will keep you connected. This wonderfully sleek phone has that distinctly Blackberry look, but it tucks nicely into a pocket or small handbag. You will also enjoy the new TFT LCD screen, a 2.4 inch marvel that provides a fantastic picture with its 480 x 360 pixel resolution.

The placement of the key navigation aids – like the Talk, Back, End, Menu and Navigator buttons – is designed to ensure quick and easy access to all your services, whether you are making a call or checking your e-mail. Found just below the screen, their location helps simplify all your multitasking. Additional controls are located along the side, and can be easily controlled with just one-hand. Even Blackberry newbies will enjoy the Curve – preloaded with the popular Blackberry OS 4.6.1.114, anyone can quickly learn how to navigate among all the different features.

Among the other great features are a built-in GPS so you will have easy access to such great sites as TeleNav GPS Navigator, Blackberry Maps and Google Maps. This new smartphone has also been given a web browsing upgrade, so you can now enjoy using an HTML web browser with RSS Feeds and media stream support; you will be able to enjoy video clips from such favorites as YouTube or Hulu. Even the memory has been upgraded – you will now have an internal memory of 64MB and an expandable memory slot for microSD storage cards.

With its massive 3.2 megapixel digital camera, wireless Internet, and many other exceptional functions, this awesome smartphone is certainly a popular choice among discerning cellphone users everywhere. Regardless of whether or not you are looking into a smartphone for the very first time, or you are a “techie geek” that can not wait for the latest technology, the Blackberry Curve offers a wide array of remarkable features that are hard to find in any other cellphone in this price range. Although this Blackberry model is a bit more expensive than just any average cellphone, great deals can be found if you look around a little for this very affordable smartphone – even under a hundred bucks!

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Introducing The Blackberry Bold

Posted on 23 August 2010 by PaulNelson

Research in Motion created one of the most popular smartphones when they designed the Blackberry. The businesslike handset quickly became renowned for its email capabilities and innovations. In order to keep the Blackberry fresh and at the front of the smartphone field, RIM developed the Blackberry Bold, a device that takes what came before and improves upon it. Continue Reading

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Steps To Take If Your Mobile Phones Gets Wet

Posted on 20 August 2010 by PaulNelson

Getting your mobile phone wet can be a real nightmare; especially if you have something like a new iPhone. These types of accidents happen all the time; a common event is that people accidently drop their phone in the toilet. But if this happens to you then the tips below might be able to rescue your phone from major damage. Continue Reading

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A Look At The Blackberry Curve

Posted on 18 August 2010 by PaulNelson

Blackberry has made a name for itself as a company that delivers consistent quality with its hand-held devices. The Blackberry Curve is one phone that will definitely not be excluded from their long line of outstanding business solutions. They have included an enhanced multimedia software package to make traveling with your favorite pictures, songs, and videos even easier. Continue Reading

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Memory Cards And How They Get Corrupted

Posted on 13 August 2010 by PaulNelson

You might be facing a nightmare situation if you find that your memory card has become corrupted. It could be that your memory card was storing some really important photographs or video clips that are precious to you. A corrupt memory card really can be big trouble but before you despair completely you may be still able to get your data back safely. Continue Reading

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Blackberry Flabbergasts Competitors with New Browser

Posted on 19 February 2010 by Jim Reed

Despite having a lion’s share of the US smartphone user base, web browsing on BlackBerry devices has been a rather lackluster experience often compared to root canal surgery, prolonged gastrointestinal distress, and in some extreme case, socializing with your mother-in-law. This is by and large due to their antiquarian web browser which strips down web pages giving them a decidedly 1990’s look and feel. Picture if you would, popping over to Twitter for a quick Tweet only to find it overpopulated with “Work in Progress” construction men animated gifs, and belting out midi renditions of the theme song from Friends at maximum volume. Internet porn sites don’t work very well on it either, according to various anonymous sources.

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Artist rendition of BlackBerry web browsing experience

Well, those hellish days are over. Or they will be a couple of months or so. Seriously, like three of four months tops. Because the co-CEO, Mike Lazaridis, of BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (also known as by the provocatively erotic acronym, RIM) has proudly announced plans for a brand new web browser. While the release date for this new software has yet to be announced, it is expected that this near cutting edge technology will firmly plant the BlackBerry user experience into the 21st century, most likely resembling the Internet experience that desktop computers were capable of in mid to late 2002.

This as yet to be acronymed browser will be based on the Webkit layout engine. Webkit is also the Software Development Kit (or SDK) for the vast majority of the other browsers now in use, probably including Apple’s Safari, and Google’s Chrome, among others [Citation needed]. Sources at Firefox’s development team were unavailable to comment on RIM’s plans, as they were struck speechless and befuddled by the description of BlackBerry’s current Internet capabilities.

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