November 22nd 2008

Blackberry Storm 9530 Hits The Market

Blackberry StormThe Blackberry Storm 9530 is a direct shot at the iPhone from Blackberry.  It sets itself apart from other touch screen phones with the spring backed SurePress touch screen that provides touch feedback.

Other features of the Blackberry Storm 9530 include -

  • Wireless email
  • Organizer
  • Browser
  • Phone
  • Camera
  • Video recording
  • BlackBerry® Maps
  • Media player
  • Built-in GPS
  • Corporate data access
  • SMS
  • MMS
  • It is 3.5 mm stereo headset capable making it easy to listen to music or videos.  The built in speakerphone and stereo bluetooth provide additional ways to listen or talk.

    The display, one of the biggest decision factors in these types of devices features -

  • High resolution 480 x 360 pixel color (Display)
  • Transmissive TFT LCD
  • Font size (user selectable)
  • Color display
  • Light sensing screen
  • The phone can operate on not only the Verizon CDMA network but also on both North American and Europe/Asia Pacific GSM networks.  As a result this phone can travel the world and keep you in touch.

    Overall this is a great smartphone with some nice features that set it apart from other touch screen smartphones currently on the market.  Find out more about the Storm here.  Find a complete selection of original and aftermarket Blackberry Storm Accessories here.

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    July 14th 2008

    Blackberry Bold

    Blackberry BoldThe latest addition to the Blackberry line is the Blackberry Bold.  The Bold is a quad-band GSM based smartphone that will be available on the AT&T network.  It will also be compatible with the T-Mobile network as well.

    Features Include:

    Fast Performance -

    Do more — do it faster. Take advantage of the speeds available on the HSDPA network and the BlackBerry Bold smartphone’s 624-MHz processor. Multitask and prioritize with access to your voice and data services at the same time.

    Multimedia -

    The fun goes with you. Enjoy premier image and video viewing, build playlists of your favorite songs and organize your media files. You can even use BlackBerry® Media Sync to transfer desktop iTunes® music files to your smartphone. Downtime may be rare, but the BlackBerry Bold smartphone delivers a wealth of entertainment.

    GPS and Maps-

    Know where you stand. With built-in GPS capabilities, and BlackBerry® Maps, you get turn-by-turn directions, so you can pinpoint where you are right now and where you need to be.

    Wi-Fi-

    Simple and straightforward. Lower your cellular costs and get service in areas where cellular network coverage may be limited or unavailable, with BlackBerry® data services over Wi-Fi® networks.

    Brilliant Display-

    Color and clarity come to life. The screen of the BlackBerry Bold smartphone catches the eye and is designed to deliver color and clarity that exceed expectations. From the moment you turn it on, you’ll be blown away by explicit color and quality.

    Get more information on the Bold here.  Find Blackberry Bold accessoriesat Discountcell.com. 

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    June 5th 2008

    Blackberry 8705g

    The Blackberry 8705g is a member of the Blackberry 8700 Series family.  The 8705 part number is based on a hearing aid compatibility upgrade from the 8700g.  It was introduced September of 2006 and offered through T-Mobile.  The g in the part number denotes GSM compatibility and the sim card can be replaced allowing for overseas usage if the phone has been unlocked.  An unlocked Blackberry 8705g will also work on the AT&T network.  Key features include Email, phone, web browsing, text messaging, organizer and full QWERTY keyboard.Blackberry 8705g

    The Blackberry 8705g got high ratings both from editors and actual users as being a functional and easy to use phone.

    Find Blackberry 8705g Users Manuals, Quick Start Guides, and other documentation here.

    Find OEM and Aftermarket Blackberry 8705g Accessories here.

    Specifications -

      Features Available

    • Wireless email
    • Organizer
    • Browser
    • Phone
    • Corporate data access
    • SMS
    • MMS
    • Wireless Calendar
      Size and Weight

    • 4.3″ / 11.0cm (Length)
    • 2.7″ / 6.95cm (Width)
    • 0.8″ / 1.95cm (Depth)
    • 4.7 oz. / 134g (Weight)
      Data Input/Navigation

    • QWERTY (Keyboard)
    • Keyboard backlighting
    • Thumb-operated trackwheel
      Voice Input/Output

    • Headset jack
    • Integrated earpiece/ microphone
    • Built-in speakerphone
    • Hands-free headset and car kit support (Bluetooth® technology)
    • M3, T3 (Rating for hearing aids)
      Display

    • Font size (user selectable)
    • Color display
    • Backlighting
    • Light sensing screen
      Notification

    • Polyphonic/MIDI ringtones
    • MP3 ringtones
    • Vibrate mode
    • LED indicator
      Approximate Battery Life

    • 16 days (Standby time)
    • 4 hours (Talk time)
      Memory

    • 64 MB (Flash memory)
      Modem

    • RIM® wireless modem
    • Tethered modem capability
      Email Integrations

    • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Microsoft® Exchange
    • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for IBM® Lotus® Domino®
    • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Novell® GroupWise®
    • Integrates with an existing enterprise email account
    • Integrates with existing personal email account
    • Integrates with optional new device account
      Accessories Included

    • Holster
    • Handsfree headset
    • USB cable
    • Wall charger
      Device Security

    • Password protection and keyboard lock
    • Support for AES or Triple DES encryption when integrated with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
    • FIPS 140-2 Validated (FIPS validation)
    • Optional support for S/MIME
      Wireless Network

    • North America: 850 MHz GSM/GPRS networks
    • North America: 1900MHz GSM®/GPRS networks
    • Europe/Asia Pacific: 1800MHz GSM/GPRS networks
    • Europe/Asia Pacific: 900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
    • EDGE networks

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    June 2nd 2008

    Blackberry 8830

    Blackberry 8830The Blackberry 8830 smartphone is the Blackberry’s first CDMA based phone that can also operate on the GSM/GPRS networks for oversees use.  Now keep all the benefits of your CDMA based Blackberry when you travel oversees.  The 8830 key features include email, organizer, web browsing, instant messaging and GPS.  It also makes use of Blackberry’s now famous trackball and entertainment features.  The Blackberry 8830 is compatible with the Alltel, Bell, Sprint, Telus, US Cellular, and Verizon networks.

    Find Blackberry 8830 users guides and other documentation here.

    Find a complete selection of OEM and Name Brand aftermarket Blackberry 8830 accessories here.

    Specifications -

      Features Available

    • Wireless email
    • Organizer
    • Browser
    • Phone
    • BlackBerry® Maps
    • Media player
    • Corporate data access
    • SMS
    • MMS
    • GPS 1
      Size and Weight

    • 4.49″/114mm (Length)
    • 2.60″/66mm (Width)
    • 0.55″/14mm (Depth)
    • 4.6 oz/132g (Weight)
      Data Input/Navigation

    • Trackball
    • QWERTY (Keyboard)
    • Keyboard backlighting
      Voice Input/Output

    • Stereo headset capable
    • Headset jack
    • Integrated earpiece/ microphone
    • Built-in speakerphone
    • Headset, hands-free and serial port profiles supported (Bluetooth® technology)
    • M4, T4 (Rating for hearing aids)
      Display

    • Font size (user selectable)
    • Color display
    • Backlighting
    • Light sensing screen
      Notification

    • Polyphonic/MIDI ringtones
    • MP3 ringtones
    • Vibrate mode
    • LED indicator
      Approximate Battery Life

    • Standby time: up to 16 days, Talk time: up to 300 minutes (GSM/GPRS) 2
    • Standby time: up to 9 days, Talk time: up to 220 minutes (CDMA) 2
      Memory

    • Expandable memory – support for microSD card
    • 64 MB (Flash memory)
      Modem

    • RIM® wireless modem
    • Tethered modem capability
      Email Integrations

    • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Microsoft® Exchange
    • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for IBM® Lotus® Domino®
    • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Novell® GroupWise®
    • Integrates with an existing enterprise email account
    • Integrates with existing personal email account
    • Integrates with optional new device account
      Accessories Included

    • USB cable
    • Wall charger
      Device Security

    • Password protection and keyboard lock
    • Support for AES or Triple DES encryption when integrated with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
    • FIPS 140-2 Validated (FIPS validation)
    • Optional support for S/MIME
      Wireless Network

    • Dual-band 900/1800 Mhz GSM/GPRS networks
    • Dual-band 800/1900 Mhz CDMA2000 1X Ev-DO networks

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