Archive for the 'BlackBerry' Category

Blackberry Magnum Prototype Gets Caught on Film

by Elias Chiddicks on February 1st, 2010

Ever wonder whether that combo Bold 9000/Storm touchscreen/hardware thingy actually ever existed beyond the a 3D model? Well, here is your proof.

We’re sure the end result would look much different, since RIM has not changed (somewhat) design languages away from the original 9000, but you get the idea.
[Via Crackberry]

Blackberry Pearl 9100 Video Surfaces

by Elias Chiddicks on January 8th, 2010

It has been an eon in phone lives since the Pearl model was properly redone. Currently, in fact, it’s almost exactly the same as when it was released three years ago.

Needless to say then, it is nice to see the replacement of the venerable but extremely popular Pearl in action, and looking good. Sporting the [...]

Boost to Release Blackberry 8330, Sanyo Incognito, Sanyo Mirro

by Elias Chiddicks on January 5th, 2010

According to BGR and the accompanying screenshots, Boost Mobile is readying three new significant handsets for release.

The first in question, is the Blackberry 8330. Starting January 13th, the 8330 will be available for $249 and will be paired with an unlimited talk, text and web plan for $70/month. The Sanyo Incognito will be a go [...]

Co-CEO Lazaridis Outlines Future for RIM

by Elias Chiddicks on January 3rd, 2010

Research in Motion is on the up-and-up these days and StreetInsider has gotten an interview with one of the major players behind the entire operation, co-CEO Mike Lazaridis, to see where they are heading next.

In the interview, Lazaridis lays out future plans for the company. Lazaridis begins by marveling at the changes in technology, saying [...]

Blackberry Addicts: 10 Years of the Blackberry

by Elias Chiddicks on January 3rd, 2010

That’s right, all of this has happened in just 10 years, so is the way of high-tech world. Engadget has pulled together a nice little article about the evolution of the Blackberry, from simple pager to all out touchscreen multimedia mobile phone, and all the design quibbles in-between.

Overall, it’s an interesting read, and definitely neat [...]

BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Gets Glossy with Optical Trackpad

by Rob on November 22nd, 2009

When this thing had its spy gear on it was called the BlackBerry Striker or BlackBerry Stratus, but now that the cat is out of the bag you can safely call this the Pearl 9100. It comes with a new, glossy finish and the typical trackball is replaced with an optical trackpad:

If these pictures aren’t [...]

Walmart to Offer $100 Gift Card With Blackberry Purchase

by Elias Chiddicks on November 12th, 2009

This is looking like a pretty sweet deal if you are especially drawn to newest Blackberries, even in the face of all the great new devices that we’ve seen come to market in the past few months.  Walmart will be offering a $100 gift card with the purchase of almost any Blackberry on a 2-year-contract [...]

AT&T/RIM to Launch Whitened BB 8900

by Elias Chiddicks on November 6th, 2009

Apparently, whenever RIM recognizes that one of its devices might be getting a little out of date it establishes the need to launch said device in white. Witness the oh-so-far-gone Pearl, the Bold (9000) just a few weeks ago, and now this, the 8900. Yes, the 8900 isn’t really that old, but the white does [...]

BlackBerry Storm 2 Gets Shafted On October 28th

by Rob on October 26th, 2009

The BlackBerry Storm 2 is getting the complete shaft from Verizon Wireless and its fall from grace – if you could ever call it graceful – is caused largely in part to Android. Rumor has it that the BlackBerry Storm 2 will be launching on October 28th but we haven’t heard a peep about it [...]

Bluetooth BlackBerry Watch On The Way

by Rob on October 20th, 2009

Up until about a year ago, BlackBerry was all about business. Then they took a dive into the consumer waters by targeting the typical customer directly with the launch of the first ever BlackBerry Touch Screen – the BlackBerry Storm. We all know how that went. Now the company is going deeper and entering novelty [...]

BlackBerry Storm 2 Doing Website Hokey Pokey

by Rob on October 20th, 2009

You put the Storm 2 in, you take the Storm 2 out, you put the Storm 2 on and you SHAKE IT ALL ABOUT. You do the Stormy Warmy and you turn yourself around…. that’s what its all about. YEAH!
Last night the BlackBerry Storm 2 made an appearance on the Verizon Wireless website before being [...]

Roundup: Storm 2 Leaks Abound, Reviews and Official Specs!

by Elias Chiddicks on October 16th, 2009

Those of you who have been following the Blackberry Storm 2 release know that, at this point, there are basically no suprises left for the actual release (whenever that may be). Today was no exception, with Vodaphone publishing the official specifications for the device, Walk Mossberg posting is review of it and Verizon’s CEO rocking [...]

Blackberry Bold In White Due October 18th

by Elias Chiddicks on October 14th, 2009

Confirmed, if you feel the urge to go all contrasting on your color scheme, the Blackberry Bold will soon be available in white. Even the pleathered back gets in on the action. Still, RIM, this seems like a case of too little too late. This product might have been good six months ago to rejuvinate [...]

Blackberry Storm 2 Pops Up On eBay

by Elias Chiddicks on October 13th, 2009

If you are a Crackberry nut with deep pockets today is your day to get your hands on the newest high-profile member of the RIM’s family, the Storm 2 9550. We can’t guarantee this won’t be shut down by the time you click the link, but this type of auction is certainly not the first [...]

Storm 2 Coming October 25th, $599 Unlocked At Best Buy

by Rob on September 30th, 2009

We mashed two important pieces of information together and forgot to tell you a third. The BlackBerry Storm DUMMY units will be arriving on October 25th to Verizon Wireless stores. But that most likely means the real thing will be coming in a day or two before or after. The info comes from a BGR [...]

BlackBerry Essex, Striker, Curve2 Leaked

by Rob on September 16th, 2009

This year is being dubbed the year of the Android but Research In Motion is doing everything it can do to make next year the year of the Berry according to a tipster. Rumor has it they’ll be announcing 16 new devices in 2010 compared to the 4 new models launched this year. Three of [...]

BlackBerry Storm vs. BlackBerry Storm 2

by Rob on September 1st, 2009

Suppose you’re in the market for a new phone on Verizon Wireless this holiday season but you just don’t know what to get. You really like the idea of the BlackBerry Storm 2 but heard the first Storm kind of sucked so you’re nervous to venture that direction. Perhaps this video will ease your concern [...]

BlackBerry Essex: Tour With Wi-Fi

by Rob on August 31st, 2009

We like where this is going. More and more mobile phones are starting to come packed with Wi-Fi and carriers such as Sprint have strongly stated their desire to have all smartphones include the standard. The past couple years carriers have been reluctant to include Wi-Fi because it means their data services – a solid [...]

Original BlackBerry Storm Now Only $50

by Rob on August 31st, 2009

We lied by a penny plus tax. Verizon is clearly making room for the Storm 2 as they have dropped the price of the original BlackBerry Storm to $49.99 after 2-year contract and rebate when you purchase the phone at VerizonWireless.com:

That is a pretty darn good deal! Of course we’ll be waiting for the arrival [...]

BlackBerry Going WebKit, RIM Buys Torch Mobile

by Rob on August 30th, 2009

Research In Motion, parent company of the BlackBerry brand, have just purchased Torch Mobile. The company produced only one product which was a mobile browser called Iris that utilized WebKit. It is pretty darn obvious that BlackBerry will be ditching their current web browsing software in favor of WebKit, leveraging Torch Mobile to usher in [...]