Verizon showing BlackBerry Storm commercials
Verizon airs a BlackBerry Storm commercial on CBS before the device is announced to keep the hype at fever pitch.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Verizon takes the BlackBerry Storm to the streets
Verizon takes the BlackBerry Storm to the streets
Verizon takes to the streets for (paid) BlackBerry Storm testimonials.
Verizon takes to the streets for (paid) BlackBerry Storm testimonials.
Ohio Linuxfest 2008: The Community Gathers Once Again
It’s hard to believe that a year has gone by. A lot has happened in the Linux world. While the economy is in the crapper, Linux is growing in both the easy of use and the strength of its community. Ubuntu was at the show this year and had machines from System 76 showing off Hardy [...]
It’s hard to believe that a year has gone by. A lot has happened in the Linux world. While the economy is in the crapper, Linux is growing in both the easy of use and the strength of its community.
Ubuntu was at the show this year and had machines from System 76 showing off Hardy and giving out CD’s. There were at least 5-6 different CD’s they were handing out in this booth alone. This includes, Ubuntu Desktop and Server in 32 and 64 bit versions. They also had Kubuntu in both 32 and 64 bit versions as well as a remix of Kubuntu with the shiney KDE 4 Desktop. That doesn’t cover the myriad of other Ubuntu based remixes out there. Ubuntu has firmly entrenched itself as THE Linux distro that is in everyone’s bag. … [visit site to read more]
Move the BlackBerry MDS Services databases to a new Microsoft SQL Server or server instance
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Electrolux pronounces stackable Flatshare refrigerator as 2008 winner of student competition
Electrolux pronounces stackable Flatshare refrigerator as 2008 winner of student competition
Electrolux just announced the winner of their Design Lab 2008 challenge. The best design this year? A … [visit site to read more]
Electrolux just announced the winner of their Design Lab 2008 challenge. The best design this year? A … [visit site to read more]
Electrolux just announced the winner of their Design Lab 2008 challenge. The best design this year? A … [visit site to read more]
Monday, October 13, 2008
The Sprint HTC Touch Diamond Review
The Sprint HTC Touch Diamond Review
You might remember that when I attended the Seattle Mobius in May, I was given the European version of the HTC Touch Diamond, which for network reasons I opted to have sent to Mitchell in Australia. The Diamond version he received and reviewed was at first glance nearly identical to the Sprint version I’ll be [...]
You might remember that when I attended the Seattle Mobius in May, I was given the European version of the HTC Touch Diamond, which for network reasons I opted to have sent to Mitchell in Australia. The Diamond version he received and reviewed was at first glance nearly identical to the Sprint version I’ll be [...]
You might remember that when I attended the Seattle Mobius in May, I was given the European version of the HTC Touch Diamond, which for network reasons I opted to have sent to Mitchell in Australia. The Diamond version he received and reviewed was at first glance nearly identical to the Sprint version I’ll be covering today, with the exception of their back sides.
During his testing period, Mitchell found that he liked the small size of the device, the multitude of radios packed in that small package (HSDPA, WiFi, BT, GPS and FM), the sharpness of the 2.8″ VGA screen, and the 3.2 megapixel camera. Qualities which he found disappointing were the radio strength, the device’s sluggish response time when using the TouchFlo 3D interface, the battery life, the auto-screen rotation, and the faceted back which didn’t allow the device to lay flat.
Mitchell’s verdict was a reluctant Fail, and as he summarized, “I had very high hopes for the Diamond; I wanted it to wipe the smile off Apple’s face, and be a proper competitor to the unstoppable iPhone. But alas it isn’t. It has too many flaws to be a competitor, and to be honest it has too many flaws full stop.”
Can you blame me for not being too excited when it was later announced that Sprint would carry the US version?
However, with memories of the faster processor and updated ROM introduced by HTC when they released the US version of their Touch (versus its European cousin), I thought it might be worthwhile to revisit this particular device, to see if Mitchell’s complaints were still warranted.
Let’s see how the US version fared…
Playing with the BlackBerry Storm (simulator) is fun!
Playing with the BlackBerry Storm (simulator) is fun!
Play with a Vodafone BlackBerry Storm (simulator) right now! It's (almost) as good as the real thing!
Play with a Vodafone BlackBerry Storm (simulator) right now! It's (almost) as good as the real thing!
Moving email messages during enterprise activation process to subfolders causes issues with email message prepopulation
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Engadget BlackBerry Storm hands on
Engadget has the first BlackBerry Storm hands on. We are soooo jealous. Read More
Application push does not complete because the device.xml file does not contain an entry for the BlackBerry smartphone
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Saturday, October 11, 2008
Best Buy and Toshiba introduce Blue Label Toshiba Laptops
Best Buy and Toshiba introduce Blue Label Toshiba Laptops
Toshiba and Best Buy are collaborating on a new Laptop - the E105 - to be sold exclusively at Best Buy stores nationwide. The selling features are slimmer, lighter (< 5 lbs), longer battery life (5.5 hours) and full configuration (4GB memory / 300 GB hard disk). Look for this laptop to sport Windows Vista [...]
Toshiba and Best Buy are collaborating on a new Laptop - the E105 - to be sold exclusively at Best Buy stores nationwide. The selling features are slimmer, lighter (< 5 lbs), longer battery life (5.5 hours) and full configuration (4GB memory / 300 GB hard disk). Look for this laptop to sport Windows Vista [...]
Toshiba and Best Buy are collaborating on a new Laptop - the E105 - to be sold exclusively at Best Buy stores nationwide. The selling features are slimmer, lighter (< 5 lbs), longer battery life (5.5 hours) and full configuration (4GB memory / 300 GB hard disk). Look for this laptop to sport Windows Vista 64-bit Home Premium along with 4GB or RAM and an INtel Core 2 mobile processor. Pricing will start at $1,249 though hopefully we'll see Best Buy discount this model a little more. Check out some more photos on the next page or view more details at www.explore.toshiba.com/E105
Bell BlackBerry Storm confirmed, site up later today
Bell BlackBerry Storm confirmed, site up later today
We've confirmed that Bell will be getting the BlackBerry Storm 9530!
We've confirmed that Bell will be getting the BlackBerry Storm 9530!
Best Buy and Toshiba introduce Blue Label Toshiba Laptops
Best Buy and Toshiba introduce Blue Label Toshiba Laptops
Toshiba and Best Buy are collaborating on a new Laptop - the E105 - to be sold exclusively at Best Buy stores nationwide. The selling features are slimmer, lighter (< 5 lbs), longer battery life (5.5 hours) and full configuration (4GB memory / 300 GB hard disk). Look for this laptop to sport Windows Vista [...]
Toshiba and Best Buy are collaborating on a new Laptop - the E105 - to be sold exclusively at Best Buy stores nationwide. The selling features are slimmer, lighter (< 5 lbs), longer battery life (5.5 hours) and full configuration (4GB memory / 300 GB hard disk). Look for this laptop to sport Windows Vista [...]
Toshiba and Best Buy are collaborating on a new Laptop - the E105 - to be sold exclusively at Best Buy stores nationwide. The selling features are slimmer, lighter (< 5 lbs), longer battery life (5.5 hours) and full configuration (4GB memory / 300 GB hard disk). Look for this laptop to sport Windows Vista 64-bit Home Premium along with 4GB or RAM and an INtel Core 2 mobile processor. Pricing will start at $1,249 though hopefully we'll see Best Buy discount this model a little more. Check out some more photos on the next page or view more details at www.explore.toshiba.com/E105
Analysts: Cell phone growth to slow in 2009
The global cell phone market should grow at much slower-than-expected rates next year as consumers put off buying new devices due to deepening economic concerns, according to forecasts from analysts. Read More
Friday, October 10, 2008
Fraud plagues prepaid calling card market
Fraud plagues prepaid calling card market
Rosalba Posada can tick off a list of problems she has encountered trying to use prepaid calling cards to stay in touch with family back in Colombia.
Rosalba Posada can tick off a list of problems she has encountered trying to use prepaid calling cards to stay in touch with family back in Colombia.
Delete the Intellisync folder if synchronization is unsuccessful
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BlackBerry Enterprise Server User Administration Tool does not start
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The Freestyle Audio SoundWave is a MP3 Player That’s All Wet
I just heard about this cool MP3 Player today: the Soundwave is the perfect MP3 Player for lifeguards, hunters or transit riding folks (like me!) who get caught in a rain storm. This little 2 GB MP3 Player is also perfect if you’re watching the kids at the pool.
I just heard about this cool MP3 Player today: the Soundwave is the perfect MP3 Player for lifeguards, hunters or transit riding folks (like me!) who get caught in a rain storm. This little 2 GB MP3 Player is also perfect if you’re watching the kids at the pool.
Analysts: Cell phone growth to slow in 2009
The global cell phone market should grow at much slower-than-expected rates next year as consumers put off buying new devices due to deepening economic concerns, according to forecasts from analysts. Read More
BlackBerry certification is now a must
Is your BES admin BlackBerry Certified? He better be! Read More
Thursday, October 9, 2008
The Freestyle Audio SoundWave is a MP3 Player That’s All Wet
The Freestyle Audio SoundWave is a MP3 Player That’s All Wet
I just heard about this cool MP3 Player today: the Soundwave is the perfect MP3 Player for lifeguards, hunters or transit riding folks (like me!) who get caught in a rain storm. This little 2 GB MP3 Player is also perfect if you’re watching the kids at the pool.
I just heard about this cool MP3 Player today: the Soundwave is the perfect MP3 Player for lifeguards, hunters or transit riding folks (like me!) who get caught in a rain storm. This little 2 GB MP3 Player is also perfect if you’re watching the kids at the pool.
I just heard about this cool MP3 Player today: the Soundwave is the perfect MP3 Player for lifeguards, hunters or transit riding folks (like me!) who get caught in a rain storm. This little 2 GB MP3 Player is also perfect if you’re watching the kids at the pool.
Wednesday Walkaround: 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8
Wednesday Walkaround: 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8
This is the one I have been waiting for – and I was not disappointed! Click on image for video walkaround. UPDATED: Review now posted. … [visit site to read more]
This is the one I have been waiting for – and I was not disappointed! Click on image for video walkaround. UPDATED: Review now posted. … [visit site to read more]
This is the one I have been waiting for – and I was not disappointed!
Click on image for video walkaround.
UPDATED: Review now posted.
RIM updates their BlackBerry UI development guidelines
RIM updates their BlackBerry UI development guidelines
RIM has a new BlackBerry UI development guide up to factor in touchscreen (i.e. Storm) development.
RIM has a new BlackBerry UI development guide up to factor in touchscreen (i.e. Storm) development.
Unable to complete enterprise activation process and/or synchronize organizer data after changing SRP identifier
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Texting, driving don't mix, readers say
The notion of “driving while distracted” and text messaging while behind the wheel brought a lot of outrage and disbelief from msnbc.com readers. "Come on!" wrote one, who contends it's not physically possible. Unfortunately, it is.
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008
BlackBerry Bold coming to Bahrain
BlackBerry Bold coming to Bahrain
The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to get the BlackBerry Bold before AT&T. Seriously?
The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to get the BlackBerry Bold before AT&T. Seriously?
Meeting responses are delivered to the BlackBerry smartphone when All except responses is selected
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The BlackBerry Storm can do Copy and Paste
The BlackBerry Storm can do Copy and Paste
The BlackBerry and Storm will be able to do copy and paste at launch. Take that, iPhone!
The BlackBerry and Storm will be able to do copy and paste at launch. Take that, iPhone!
Proof that I am Not a Member of Vertu’s Target Audiance
Proof that I am Not a Member of Vertu’s Target Audiance
I got my Vertu Constellation in a round about way, and while I have greatly enjoyed owning it. But there has never been a day when I thought for even a moment that I was in the same financial bracket as the typical Vertu owner. Today I got proof positive of that fact in the form [...]
I got my Vertu Constellation in a round about way, and while I have greatly enjoyed owning it. But there has never been a day when I thought for even a moment that I was in the same financial bracket as the typical Vertu owner. Today I got proof positive of that fact in the form [...]
I got my Vertu Constellation in a round about way, and while I have greatly enjoyed owning it. But there has never been a day when I thought for even a moment that I was in the same financial bracket as the typical Vertu owner.
Today I got proof positive of that fact in the form of a repair bill; more on that in a moment…
I had noticed soon after getting my nearly new Constellation that the leather on its battery cover was starting to peel back. This is certainly not uncommon with the model, and mine was certainly much more minor than some of the peeling examples I have seen on say, eBay.
Nevertheless, on a $5,000 phone the peeling was an affront, so I made plans to send the phone in for repair. This was after calling and asking if I could just buy a new battery door and learning that it was simply not possible.
The peeling was occurring on the right corner shown; it hadn’t yet started when I took this picture
How to prepare BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Microsoft Exchange to support DST changes in 2008
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Nokia takes on Apple in music, cell phone
Nokia, the world's top mobile phone maker, launched its free music package on Thursday, issuing a challenge to Apple's dominance of the digital music market.
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OS 4.5 now available for Rogers BlackBerry Curve 8310/8320 (BlackBerry Bytes)
OS 4.5 now available for Rogers BlackBerry Curve 8310/8320 (BlackBerry Bytes)
Rogers BlackBerry 8310 and 8320 users can now upgrade to OS 4.5!
Rogers BlackBerry 8310 and 8320 users can now upgrade to OS 4.5!
Rogers BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 to come in pink before Christmas?
Rogers BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 to come in pink before Christmas?
Will Rogers release a pink BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 for $50 just before Christmas?
Will Rogers release a pink BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 for $50 just before Christmas?
Amazon Kindle 2?
Amazon Kindle 2?
A whole bunch of photos of an alleged Amazon Kindle version 2 have appeared online at web site BoyGeniusReport. This device has been … [visit site to read more]
A whole bunch of photos of an alleged Amazon Kindle version 2 have appeared online at web site BoyGeniusReport. This device has been … [visit site to read more]
A whole bunch of photos of an alleged Amazon Kindle version 2 have appeared online at web site BoyGeniusReport. This device has been … [visit site to read more]
T-Mobile BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 pricing and launch update
The T-Mobile BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 should appear by October 15th for the same price as the Rogers version, less one contract year. Read More
T-Mobile BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 pricing and launch update
The T-Mobile BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 should appear by October 15th for the same price as the Rogers version, less one contract year. Read More
Monday, October 6, 2008
Need Space? Sandisk’s 16GB microSDHC Has Your Back
I remember only a few years ago the SD card was considered small. If you were to say that now people would laugh at you. microSD is where it’s at, and Sandisk has achieved what to me seems impossible: a 16GB microSDHC card. If there was ever any evidence that the iPod touch needs a [...]
I remember only a few years ago the SD card was considered small. If you were to say that now people would laugh at you. microSD is where it’s at, and Sandisk has achieved what to me seems impossible: a 16GB microSDHC card. If there was ever any evidence that the iPod touch needs a microSD slot, this is it!
Some web services do not function correctly after upgrading to BlackBerry Enterprise Server software version 4.1.6 for IBM Lotus Domino
Some web services do not function correctly after upgrading to BlackBerry Enterprise Server software version 4.1.6 for IBM Lotus Domino
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Take charge of your cell phone battery
Take charge of your cell phone battery
As more of us gravitate to smartphones with features such as Web surfing, e-mail and video, we're putting more demands on cell phone batteries. While cell phones are evolving, batteries really aren't, experts say.
Commuter train engineer didn't hit brakes
Commuter train engineer didn't hit brakes
Rail service resumed Tuesday along the tracks where a Metrolink train collided head-on with a freight train and left 25 people dead four days earlier.
Email messages with subject line "Mobile Email" appear on the BlackBerry smartphone
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Saturday, October 4, 2008
Google phone to cost $179, debut Oct. 22
Google phone to cost $179, debut Oct. 22
The first cell phone running Google Inc.'s mobile software looks something like Apple Inc.'s iPhone and has a large touch screen, but it also packs a trackball, a slide-out keyboard and easy access to Google's e-mail and mapping programs.
BlackBerry Unite! software does not validate outgoing email message settings
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XM subscribers can add best of Sirius - for another $48 per year
XM subscribers can add best of Sirius - for another $48 per year
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Visa develops payment software for Google phone
Visa Inc. said Thursday it's developing mobile payment software for the new wireless phone powered by Google Inc.'s Android system. Read More
Out-of-Office service does not synchronize correctly with the BlackBerry smartphone
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Delays in receiving email messages from an associated AOL email account
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Friday, October 3, 2008
Email messages deleted on the BlackBerry smartphone are not deleted from the email application on the computer
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European business users won’t change phone for email
European business users won’t change phone for email
European business users won't trade in their phone for email access. Bad news for RIM!
European business users won't trade in their phone for email access. Bad news for RIM!
OS 4.5 now available for Rogers BlackBerry Curve 8310/8320 (BlackBerry Bytes)
Rogers BlackBerry 8310 and 8320 users can now upgrade to OS 4.5! Read More
Google phone to cost $179, debut Oct. 22
Google phone to cost $179, debut Oct. 22
The first cell phone running Google Inc.'s mobile software looks something like Apple Inc.'s iPhone and has a large touch screen, but it also packs a trackball, a slide-out keyboard and easy access to Google's e-mail and mapping programs.
Unlisted Message Error occurs when sending or replying to an email message from the BlackBerry smartphone
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Amazon Kindle 2?
A whole bunch of photos of an alleged Amazon Kindle version 2 have appeared online at web site BoyGeniusReport. This device has been … [visit site to read more]
A whole bunch of photos of an alleged Amazon Kindle version 2 have appeared online at web site BoyGeniusReport. This device has been … [visit site to read more]
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Out-of-Office service does not synchronize correctly with the BlackBerry smartphone
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Whrrl adds BlackBerry Bold support (BlackBerry Bytes)
Whrrl for BlackBerry now has BlackBerry Bold support! Too bad it doesn't work in Canada. Read More
Email messages with subject line "Mobile Email" appear on the BlackBerry smartphone
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Twitter: Connecting with People (Nan the Power User)
Twitter: Connecting with People (Nan the Power User)
Nan the Power User speaks to the BlackBerry Nation about connecting via Twitter on your BlackBerry.
Nan the Power User speaks to the BlackBerry Nation about connecting via Twitter on your BlackBerry.
Cell phone can unlock car, start engine
Cell phone can unlock car, start engine
A new Japanese mobile phone will automatically unlock the doors of its owners' cars and let drivers start their engines without using an ignition key.
A new Japanese mobile phone will automatically unlock the doors of its owners' cars and let drivers start their engines without using an ignition key.
GearDeal: Guns N Roses - Appetite for Destruction $2.99 MP3/DRM Free/256K
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Is Apple killing competition in its App Store?
Apple's iron-fisted control of the iPhone is starting to draw protests from some software developers who wonder if the company’s policy will end up squelching competition.
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Unable to create a new BlackBerry Internet Service account with an unlocked BlackBerry smartphone
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Vodafone to give away BlackBerry Storm 9500 via info site
Vodafone UK is giving away a free BlackBerry Storm for one lucky person that signs up on their website. Read More
reQall for Blackberry enters beta
reQall for Blackberry enters beta
reQall just released their popular free voice-to-text service for the Blackberry platform. Using reQall you dial a phone number or use the Blackberry voice recorder to have your spoken words turned into reminders or tasks. The three main categories of reQall- Time, Things, People - can be integrated to your Blackberry calendar, notepad or tasks [...]
reQall just released their popular free voice-to-text service for the Blackberry platform. Using reQall you dial a phone number or use the Blackberry voice recorder to have your spoken words turned into reminders or tasks. The three main categories of reQall- Time, Things, People - can be integrated to your Blackberry calendar, notepad or tasks [...]
reQall just released their popular free voice-to-text service for the Blackberry platform. Using reQall you dial a phone number or use the Blackberry voice recorder to have your spoken words turned into reminders or tasks. The three main categories of reQall- Time, Things, People - can be integrated to your Blackberry calendar, notepad or tasks via a special task menu once your data has been transcribed. Unlike Jott which recently introduced a subscription model, the reQall service remains free. The main difference between Jott and reQall is that Jott integrates directly with more services like Google Calendar while reQall primarily organizes your items to their service.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Blogs influencing your mobile purchases
Blogs influencing your mobile purchases
A recent survey says that you trust BlackBerry Cool for your smartphone purchasing recommendations. We won't let you down!
A recent survey says that you trust BlackBerry Cool for your smartphone purchasing recommendations. We won't let you down!
BlackBerry Media Sync support for the BlackBerry Pearl 8220 smartphone
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Cell phone can unlock car, start engine
Cell phone can unlock car, start engine
A new Japanese mobile phone will automatically unlock the doors of its owners' cars and let drivers start their engines without using an ignition key.
A new Japanese mobile phone will automatically unlock the doors of its owners' cars and let drivers start their engines without using an ignition key.
GearDeal: Plantronics 925 Bluetooth Headset- $68.99
GearDeal: Plantronics 925 Bluetooth Headset- $68.99
Amazon has the Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth headset on sale now for $68.99. … [visit site to read more]
Amazon has the Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth headset on sale now for $68.99. … [visit site to read more]
Amazon has the Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth headset on sale now for $68.99. … [visit site to read more]
Red BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 at Best Buy October 26th
A red BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 will be joining the BlackBerry Bold at Best Buy on October 26th. Read More
Onset Technology’s METAmessage ACT prevents wireless data loss, compliance issues (BlackBerry Bytes)
METAmessage ACT allows organizations to scan, block and archive wireless communications for compliance and data loss prevention. Read More
Unable to associate the PIN for a new BlackBerry smartphone to the BlackBerry Internet Service account
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Do you want to make a call on a plane?
Wanderlust Magazine readers would rather have snakes on a plane than the ability to make and receive calls. Read More
The email message count increases on the BlackBerry smartphone, but email messages do not appear in the messages list
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Texting, driving don't mix, readers say
The notion of “driving while distracted” and text messaging while behind the wheel brought a lot of outrage and disbelief from msnbc.com readers. "Come on!" wrote one, who contends it's not physically possible. Unfortunately, it is.
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RIM Q2 financials round up!!
A full round up covering all the latest news regarding RIM's Q2 financial report. Read More
BlackBerry Bold coming to Best Buy October 26th for $679
BlackBerry Bold coming to Best Buy October 26th for $679
The BlackBerry Bold will be in the United States by October 26th via Best Buy. Look for an AT&T release to come a few weeks before that date.
The BlackBerry Bold will be in the United States by October 26th via Best Buy. Look for an AT&T release to come a few weeks before that date.
Rogers BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Party shots
Rogers BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Party shots
Want to know how Rogers promotes the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 to employees? Check out these photos!
Want to know how Rogers promotes the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 to employees? Check out these photos!
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