by: Caroline Telford

Blackberry has created two great phones that have similar features. They include camera, built in GPS, Media Player, Video recording, maps, wireless e-mail, organizer, browser, corporate data access, phone, sms/mms. Although, they are different in physical appearance they have many of the same features and functions. Consumers will have to really dig when comparing and contrasting them before making a final decision.

For a more in dept look of the two cell phones, I am going to compare and contrast their most popular features starting with the Storm and then the Bold. The display windows of both has transmissive TFT LCD, Font size (user selectable), light sensing screen; supports over 65,000 colors. One however, has a 3.25 inch screen size with a high resolution of 480 x 360 pixel color display and the other has a 2.6 inch screen size with half VGA resolution of 480 x 320 pixel color display.

Next the camera on the first one comes with 3.2mp, auto flash, auto focus and 2x digital zoom. The second one only has 2.0mp with flash but is equipped with 3x digital zoom. Both may require a microSD card to enable the video recording feature depending on the amount of memory available.

The battery life has a slight difference. Stand by time is 15 days and the talk time is 6 hours vs. a stand by time of 13.5 days and talk time of 4.5 hours. Both have a removable/rechargeable cryptographic lithium cell battery.

You will not get lost with either phone because they both offer a built in GPS system and maps. These features allow you to plan and view your trip right on the screen, save a list of favorite places you like to visit and step by step driving directions to any location of your choice.

They both have built in 3.5mm stereo with headset compatibility, integrated earpiece/microphone, speaker phone and Bluetooth ready. However, one has a touch screen keyboard (allows you to type by touch) vs. a QWERTY keyboard (allows you to type on a regular keyboard) on the other. The built in microphone is a great asset to both phones because it allows users to send voice e-mails. This comes in handy when you are in a hurry, donÕt feel up to typing or want to give a message in person but are unable to.

They both have media player which allows you to watch video or audio formatted programs, allow you to edit your Microsoft word or PowerPoint slides (copy and past, adjust font and other formatting) and doubles as an iPod allowing users to create their own playist list for easy listening.

The Blackberry Storm and the Blackberry Bold are very similar with few differences. Overall the Blackberry Storm offers a little more. It offers better picture resolution, more digital camera MPS, a longer battery life and more built in memory. However, if you donÕt like touch screens and prefer the usual keyboard style, the Blackberry Bold offers it. There are such minute differences between the two; one would have to begin to look at styles, colors, prices and services to help them make a choice.

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by: Christopher West

The consumers and companies win with the BlackBerry Bold can sync with a companys BlackBerry Enterprise server and it also supports Microsoft Exchange's push email server. You can also configure the Bold to work with POP3 and IMAP4 e-mail accounts as well. RIM has remained loyal to it’s core customers government and enterprise while dipping it’s toes in the consumer pools. Over the past year the BlackBerry Curve has replaced the BlackBerry 8700 as the BDOC. Meanwhile Apple has only recently made plans to venture into the enterprise market which is where they are hoping to make their next fortune.

Many people consider this smartphone to be the BlackBerry device that is designed to take on Apple’s iPhone 3G in the enterprise environment and even dip into the high tech consumer market as well. Powered by a 624 MHz mobile processor and support for tri band HSDPA and enterprise grade Wi-Fi networks the Bold makes short work of downloading email attachments, streaming video or rendering webpages. The BlackBerry Bold also includes 128 MB Flash memory plus 1 GB on board storage memory as well as and a microSD/SDHC memory card slot that is conveniently accessible from a side door.

If the battery is running too low, the Bold won't shut down but will disconnect the radio, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi antennas, the other features of the phone remaining accessible. However if the phone is put to charge the radio antenna will not be switched on immediately but rather after 10-15 minutes of charge. Battery life was thought to be an issue on the Bold by many but it lasted three days before I decided to juice it up. There is no option to switch from 3G to Edge which I think is a travesty because every other 3G smartphone on the market has the ability to do so.

After few weeks of testing BlackBerry Bold and beside a few minor problems we only have adjectives of approval for it. The Blackberry Bold is RIM's next generation full size Blackberry that will have the latest cutting edge technology built in including a new larger keypad, 802.11 WiFi, 3G HSDPA wireless, Bluetooth, as well as a GPS chip for location based maps and services. Microsoft and Apple promote the lack of third party involvement as a security advantage but I'm not convinced that's how it will appear to the companies that have learned to trust and rely on the BlackBerry.

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by: Rebecca Welch

There's a new route into your company's secure data. It's the Blackberry PDA. A hacking program has been developed which exploits the relationship between the Blackberry itself, a company's internal server and the network connection to which both are attached. The hacking program works because the data tunnel between the Blackberry and the server is encrypted. Intrusions can't be detected because the protective systems, such as firewalls, exist at the perimeter of the network. This begs the question of all business owners whose employees use a Blackberry: Is your company data secure?

The hacking technique is successful because there are very few companies equipped to detect and intrusion from the inside of the network. Another reason for hacking success is the fact that companies don't see the Blackberry as a potential attack vector. The Blackberry is not your normal handheld device. It's a continuously running code machine that's always on and always connected to your internal network. It has constant direct access to whatever you give it access to and most company structures allow complete access to the internal network for their employees who use Blackberries.

BBProxy is the name of the Blackberry hacking program. It can be loaded on the Blackberry either physically or via e-mail as a Trojan horse. Once loaded, the Blackberry will call back to the hacker's system and open communication channels between the hacker and the internal network of the company. This process runs in the background behind the safety of the company's firewall scanning for hosts with vulnerabilities in security and is generally undetected.

Recently, an ad on eBay sold a Blackberry "AS IS" for approximately $15.00. While the device didn't come with a cable, synching station, software or manual, it did come with something far more valuable. This Blackberry came with a stockpile of corporate data all there for anyone to read as soon as the device was turned on. Many employees are insufficiently trained concerning security issues for the electronic devices they use on a daily basis.

Company data is stored as attachements on a server, rather than the Blackberry itself, so if a device is ever lost or misplaced someone could easily read sensitive documents. The Blackberry lacks encryption capabilities and relies instead on users locking the device with a password. Unfortunately, anyone with hacking abilities could discover the password and let themselves into the network.

The beauty of the Blackberry is that it's a do it yourself type of device. It basically allows you to take your office with you wherever you go and not be caught unprepared or without the correct documents of a given meeting. However, for individuals and companies who handle and funnel much of their business dealings through these wonderfully useful devices,both internal and external server security must be taken into account.

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by: Alan Simpson

This grotesque gadget is supported with GSM 850/ 900/ 1800 / 1900 technology that provides you the ability to use the phone all over the world. With measurements of 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm and weight of 106 g this phone is easy to carry and use.

The BlackBerry 8520 offers a full entertainment package to the mobile phone lovers with an in-built music player that supports multiple music files, such as MP3, WMA, WAV and eAAC+.

This fabulous gadget has all the features that are desired by a present day mobile phone owner. One of the eminent beauties is its highly advanced 2 mega pixel of camera that produces crystal clarity of pictures and videos with a strong resolution of 1600 x1220 pixels. All those mesmerising images and video clips can be viewed in its enlarge and flashy 2.46 inches of TFT screen that come with the support of 65 thousands colours and has a images resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.

Not to forget, this smart widget is embedded with advanced features such as Class 10 GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, WLAN and Wi-Fi for faster Internet connectivity. Along with Wi-Fi connection, this widget is embedded with advanced Bluetooth( v2.0 with A2DP ) and micro USB applications to share data with other compatible devices such as mobile phones, computers and laptops. Hence, you can share excessive amount of data and files to other compatible devices with the help of its latest data transferring features.

This smart phone is equipped with 256 MB of internal storage space, which can be further expanded up to 32 GB with the provided memory card slot.

Rather than making phone calls to your kith and kins, you can easily communicate with them from the messaging services like SMS, Email MMS, instant messaging and many more. One another amazing function is its QWERTY keyboard that permits you type the numbers, letters, words and special characters more smoothly than a numeric keyboard.

Other interesting and exciting features that can also be enjoyed by the people are thrilling music player, MP3 and polyphonic ringing tones, an HTML browser, organizer, enthralling JAVA games and lots more.

Last but certainly not the least, this mobile phone is fitted with standard Li-Ion rechargeable battery which provides good battery backup. It supports talktime of 4 hour and 30 minutes and stand by time of 408 hours. After going through this article you must have concluded that this smart phone is surely a must have gadget for professionals who want to excel themselves in their respective professional fields and mobile freaks who want to go hand- in-hand with latest technology.

These days, mobile phone users are demanding for Blackberry Curve contract deals. As with a contract deal, this beautiful handset can be owned at a much cheaper rate. Market is flooded with cheap Blackberry mobile phones, you just need to suit one choosing your needs and requirements. And, with the facility of internet availing cheap Blackberry Curve 8250 white is merely a cakewalk.

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by: Ronnie Williams

 

There are lots of manufacturers of cell phones who have planned and started thousands of latest mobile phones. For example, Blackberry too has bring in several of its models still yet. Blackberry is famous as a mobile phone used for business category or elite group as it is costly, modish, complete effective, several models has windows set up on them and mainly prominently it maintain a details of your timetable and renew it regularly. Blackberry cell phone constantly has pleased its consumers with its graceful appearance, and helpful, at ease to use up software features.

Blackberry Cellular Accessories:

The mobile phone is a stand alone user gracious model itself. To formulate it more user responsive, Blackberry manufacturers has created lots of latest ground-breaking accessories. All these cellular accessories are plug-and play gadgets free of charge of charge to turn into the cell phone more operator friendly and to improve the features of the mobile phone.

Some of these Blackberry phone accessories are created particularly for Blackberry cell phones certain are commonly accepted by all cell phones accessories contain:

• Bluetooth Headphones

• Car Kits

• Mobile Phone Chargers

• Body Covers

• Covers

Bluetooth Headphones.

Bluetooth gadgets and wireless Bluetooth Headphones are utilized by the operators to stay connected with the cell phone 24/7 without yet popping the cell phone out of its position. These are usually work by the users who drive cars or motor bikes and desire to receive their essential calls for the reason that function of cellular phone As driving is illegal by law consequently, they get wireless bluetooth devices useful. There are many other bluetooth devices existing Also as well as wireless bluetooth speakers and Bluetooth computer connecters. Some of the More Graceful styled Bluetooth Headphones Consist of: ISkin Cerulean X1 In-Ear Stereo Dynamic Headphones 3.5mm Audio Jack Black, Plantronics MHS-123 Stereo mobile and music Headphone, ULTIMATE EARS LogiTech Loud Enough Noise-Isolating Headphones Blue IP-P3SSCB001-02, Plantronics .Audio 470 USB Stereo PC Headphone.

Car Kits.

Car kits are Utilized by the users in their Auto mobiles to Find the way through directions and keep on connected with the Cell phone continuously. There are Several types of Auto mobile kits, a few of them are: THB Bury BJH-40 Mount modifiable Knuckle with 4 Adjusting points, EGO FLASH Bluetooth Headsets car kit with OLED Display, Digit-Dial, Music control, and Lots more.

Mobile Phone Chargers.

There are various mobile chargers existing for your Blackberry phones to charge the cellular phone`s convenient chargeable battery. These mobile chargers range from a regular wire charger to Bluetooth multi purposive obile phone charger. User could charge their cell phone in car also by connecting a automobile charger with their mobile phone. The well know chargers contain, powermat wireless multi charger, and solio battery charger which charges the cell phone through solar Power.

Body Cases.

Those people who like to extend their cell phone body cover life, they may need a swap for their original cell phone casing. The additional body not only presents a spanking look and a hot stylishness to the cell phone, it furthermore gives the chance of using a various casing when required.

Body Cover.

Body covers are for those users who don`t utilize cellular phone at most. Rather they work it for various specific objective. And therefore, to keep their original fashionable pricey mobile phone they need something for defense. This fortification can be set by using cell phone covers and pouches which not only provide a fine shape to the mobile phone but furthermore protects it at greatest!

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by: Susan Brown

 

If you are a BlackBerry user, then you definitely wish to have Email synchronization on your phone. But sometimes the process may seem difficult to new BlackBerry users and those who are unfamiliar with Email synchronization. Do you know that you can push Email to your BlackBerry by adding Email accounts to integrate with the device?

Well if you want you can add POP3 Email such as Gmail and work Email such as your corporate Outlook account. When you will set up and add the Email client, your BlackBerry will automatically begin to push your Email. Just follow these simple steps and remember that this will not affect your PC Health.

• Firstly just press the "Menu" button on the main screen of the BlackBerry. Now just roll the trackball down and click on the "Settings" icon.

• Secondly try to scroll to and select "Manage Internet Email." Now just click on the option that says "Email Accounts."

• Thirdly you have to navigate to the selection for "Add An Email Account" and press the trackball down. After this, just scroll to the "Email Address" field.

• Fourthly you have to type in the Email address that you want to push to the BlackBerry. Now you have to scroll to the "Password" box and press the trackball. Remember that you have to type in your password and then click the option for "Next."

• Sixthly, always remember that for your personal Email, scroll to the "Email server" field, type in the Email server address for the ISP and enter your Email username. If you want for work Email, scroll to the "Outlook Web Access URL," type in the address for your Microsoft Outlook account and then enter the "Account Name."

• Seventhly just scroll down to the "Use SSL" to enable the Secure Sockets Layer encryption if your email supports it. Now you just have to scroll to and select the option for "Next."

• Eighthly just try to make sure that a confirmation screen opens when the process is complete and click "OK." Remember that you have to verify that you now have Email pushed to your BlackBerry by sending an Email to yourself from your account. Lastly you can now click the "Messages" icon from the main screen to see new Emails.

Do you know that you can even add your Yahoo Email account to your BlackBerry curve? Well you can easily take advantage of all the wonderful things which your BlackBerry can do and add your Yahoo Email account. Always remember that when you set-up your BlackBerry to receive your Emails from your Yahoo account, you do not have to log on to a computer to check your Email again. You can easily send and receive Emails from your Yahoo account while you are on the go.

Firstly just highlight and open the "Settings" folder. Secondly just highlight and click on "Manage Internet Email". Now you have to highlight and click on "Add My Existing Email Account". Remember that you have to enter your Yahoo Email address in the box provided. Try to enter your password for your Yahoo Email account in the password box. Now you have to highlight and click on the "next" button.

Lastly just remember that when you will receive a confirmation page and you are done. It will just take a few minutes for all your data to link up but it will happen automatically. All these above steps will not affect your PC Health.

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by: Kyles Humphrey

 

Look, Design, Feel (8/10)

Always classy, with the slight hint of snobbery which makes it so desirable, the Bold 9700 continues the tradition of powerful-looking devices. The shape is no departure from the classic BlackBerry phones, and the casing is also the same. There is a lot of silver detailing on the phone, making a rather bold design statement. However, the effect is very pleasing overall.

The front has the screen, with a small indicator light in the top right hand corner. The keyboard takes up most of the other space, and is designed keeping optimal typing efficiency firmly in mind. The keys are plastic with a distinct waxy coating that improves the grip significantly.

The left edge has the headphone jack, so that the headset can be plugged in even when the phone is in its case. Under that there is the user-customizable key and the exposed microUSB port. The right edge has the dedicated camera key and the volume adjustment switch. The bottom has only the microphone, while the top has two hard buttons. These buttons are so hard to see, as they sit flush against the top. The one on the left is the lock key while the other is a standby key.

The phone feels solid in the hand and carries definite heft, while stopping shy of being classified as heavy.

Features (8/10)

BlackBerry phones are essentially business phones with the portrait QWERTY keyboards, so it isn't surprising when this is considered a major feature. The keyboard, as mentioned before, is a dream for easy typing. Considerably smaller than the previous Bold, the keyboard has shrunk a little in size but the keys themselves seem to have gained more definition. They are certainly more distinguishable from each other making emailing a breeze.

The latest addition to the phone which is of considerable note is the optical track pad. Possibly a salute to the touchscreen phones that abound (including the BlackBerry Storm), the optical track pad sits flush against the body of the phone, seemingly innocuous. It is deceptive though as the pad is quite a bit more powerful that its predecessor. It supports swipe gestures and manages a significantly faster navigation of the phone in general.

There is a 3.2 megapixel camera, complete with an LED flash. Again, this is step up from the previous Bold which only had a 2 megapixel camera. While the BlackBerry isn't meant to snap art-quality pictures, 3.2 megapixels are lower than average in the phone market.

The screen is high-resolution with 480x360 pixels supporting HVGA.

Connectivity (9/10)

The BlackBerry has every conceivable connectivity option, including GPS, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, and Bluetooth. The T-Mobile version of the device also supports WiFi calling; an option that will reduce spending on call minutes a great deal.

Performance (9/10)

The 256 MB built-in application memory is definitely improved as it as doubled in size from the first Bold. Application loading and transitions are visibly faster as a result. The processor is quite a bit stronger as well, so the overall operation of the phone is much snappier than before.

Value for Money (8/10)

The phone accomplishes what it sets out to do admirably, so it is definitely value for money. The only changes that would have made a positive difference are that the screen is quite small and that the camera could have potentially been better.

Pros

+ Excellent design, continues the classic trend of the previous Bold

+ Keypad has improved, with texture to add to the ease of typing

+ Optical track pad has replaced the trackball, and now supports swipe gestures

+ 256 MB RAM, and faster processor

+ Screen resolution is excellent

Cons

- Improved camera, with 3.2 megapixels - but still on the low side comparitively

- Screen is quite small

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