BlackBerry

July 18, 2007 – Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the BlackBerry® 8820 smartphone. Featuring RIM's thinnest smartphone design with a full and highly tactile QWERTY* keyboard, large and bright display (320 x 240), user-friendly trackball navigation system and best-in-class voice and data functionality, the BlackBerry 8820 also includes built-in GPS (Global Positioning System), RIM's latest media player enhancements, and a microSD / microSDHC (microSD High Capacity) expandable memory slot that can support current and future generations of microSD memory cards up to 32GB. The BlackBerry 8820 is the first dual-mode BlackBerry handset, combining EDGE/GPRS/GSM cellular and Wi-Fi® connectivity for data access and voice support through UMA (unlicensed mobile access) for fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) service offerings from various wireless carriers around the world. Read more

The BlackBerry Curve smartphone from AT&T is available today. The smallest and lightest full QWERTY BlackBerry on the market, the Curve features BlackBerry e-mail and messaging, an organizer and browser plus a 2 megapixel camera with zoom, a media player, a new desktop media manager and microSD expandable memory slot. It also includes AT&T Music subscription services, TeleNav Maps for driving directions and integrated Push to Talk (PTT) for communications.

The BlackBerry Curve is priced as low as $199.99 with a two-year contract and mail-in rebate in AT&T (formerly Cingular Wireless) retail stores, online at www.cingular.com, through select retailers. Read more

May 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. and Research In Motion today announced the introduction of the BlackBerry Curve, the smallest and lightest full QWERTY BlackBerry handset. AT&T will be the first wireless carrier in North America to offer the BlackBerry Curve in wireless retail and business channels beginning tomorrow, Thursday, May 31.

Available in the U.S. exclusively from AT&T, the BlackBerry Curve can be used by AT&T customers within the broadest domestic and international coverage area for wireless data services of any U.S. carrier. The BlackBerry Curve measures just 4.2" x 2.4" x 0.6", weighs approximately 3.9 oz. and builds on the proven and popular BlackBerry handset experience to offer innovative features and enhanced multimedia capabilities while maintaining exceptional battery life. The BlackBerry Curve is the first BlackBerry handset to offer a 2 megapixel camera and spell checker for e-mail. It gives AT&T customers the personal productivity and flexibility they want and keeps them connected to the important people and content in their lives with messaging, music and other capabilities. Read more

The Sheraton Bal Harbour Beach Resort is challenging Dads to focus on quality family time and trade in their BlackBerries and other personal hand-held devices for a weekend of sun and fun. This family-favorite South Florida destination, located at the northern tip of Miami Beach, is introducing its Sun & Surf package, featuring splashy activities that require both hands and undivided attention.

Sun & Surf at the Sheraton Bal Harbour Beach Resort
Offering more than 50 percent in savings (versus booking activities individually), the Sun & Surf package gives Dads 125 points per day to use as they wish. Points can be redeemed for any combination of the following activities: Read more

May 9, 2007 - Research In Motion (RIM) just introduced the BlackBerry® Mobile Voice System (BlackBerry® MVS), the first integrated enterprise solution to enable the seamless convergence of a BlackBerry smartphone with an office desk phone. This integrated offering includes enhancements to the BlackBerry® Device Software, BlackBerry® Enterprise Server and Ascendent® Voice Mobility Suite from Ascendent Systems (a subsidiary of RIM) and allows BlackBerry smartphone users to be securely authenticated to the enterprise telephony system (PBX).

The new BlackBerry Mobile Voice System encompasses:

• BlackBerry® MVS Client (a component of BlackBerry® Device Software)
  
• BlackBerry® MVS Connectors (a component of BlackBerry® Enterprise Server)
  
• Ascendent Voice Mobility Suite (a software suite that interfaces with heterogeneous PBXs)
  

BlackBerry® MVS enables access to PBX functions directly from the menu interface of the BlackBerry phone application and makes it easy for enterprise users to use their BlackBerry smartphone as a secure mobile extension of their desk phone(i). Read more

May 3, 2007 --Today, Research In Motion (RIM) introduced the new BlackBerry Curve smartphone, the smallest and lightest full QWERTY BlackBerry ever. With a stylish and friendly design the BlackBerry Curve strikes the perfect balance between performance and usability. It is packed with consumer-friendly features, including a 2.0 megapixel camera, enhanced media player and high-performance browser, making the BlackBerry Curve an exceptionally robust device.

The quad-band GSM/GPRS and EDGE enabled BlackBerry Curve delivers a powerful mobile performance for which BlackBerry handsets are renowned. The BlackBerry Curve provides all the signature BlackBerry email and messaging capabilities and even features a new integrated spell checker with a user-customizable dictionary to help maintain spelling accuracy. Equipped with an easy to use keyboard and RIM’s intuitive trackball navigation system, the BlackBerry Curve smartphone also includes Speaker Independent Voice Recognition (SIVR) for Voice Activated Dialing (VAD) and Bluetooth® 2.0 support for hands-free use. Read more

RIM and Verizon Wireless just announced the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone: the first Global CDMA/GSM BlackBerry that allows you to stay connected in more than 60 countries.

The BlackBerry 8830 features a full QWERTY keyboard, trackball navigation and media player and will be supported by Verizon Wireless’ new Global BlackBerry service that provides access to the Internet, e-mail, contacts, calendar and organizer while on-the-go. Users will have access to the Global Support Pack, which includes an international SIM card, 24-hour customer support and a calling card for emergency support calls if the BlackBerry 8830 is ever lost, stolen or broken. Read more

March 12, 2007 - Research In Motion (RIM) today launched the new red BlackBerry® Pearl™, featuring a stylish new color for the award-winning smartphone. The BlackBerry Pearl is now available from AT&T with a beautiful, dark red finish for the first time.

The BlackBerry Pearl comes complete with a digital camera, multi-media player and an expandable memory slot. It also boasts an incredibly sleek design while continuing to provide the full BlackBerry functionality and renowned user experience that has made BlackBerry a global success. The BlackBerry Pearl from AT&T features an easy-to-use phone with powerful email, organizer and browser applications, plus Push To Talk (PTT) capabilities and a GPS-based wireless navigation service (1) - all in an incredibly small, light and stylish handset. Read more

February 12, 2007 - Research In Motion (RIM) today introduced the highly anticipated BlackBerry® 8800 - a feature-rich and finely tuned smartphone that is both functionally and visually inspiring.

The BlackBerry 8800 is the thinnest BlackBerry handset yet and is designed to satisfy the most demanding mobile professionals. Equipped with a full, highly tactile QWERTY* keyboard and RIM's user-friendly trackball navigation system, it also includes built-in GPS (Global Positioning System), multimedia features and a microSD expandable memory slot. Read more

January 24, 2007— Dream about taking your BlackBerry® handset anywhere? Make it a reality with the OtterBox 1930 and 1931 cases from Otter Products, LLC designed for BlackBerry handsets. These rugged cases accommodate BlackBerry® handsets from Research In Motion (RIM) allowing access to phone and data functions right through the case. The OtterBox 1930 fits the BlackBerry 8700 Series and the OtterBox 1931 model fits the BlackBerry 7200 Series handsets.

Stuck in the rain, no problem, your device is safe.
Cases provide a water-resistant access to keypad, scroll wheel, escape button, power button, mute button and programmable side button. Constructed of a polycarbonate/ABS shell for maximum strength and durability, cases provide grip and drop protection with innovative rubber overmolding. Busy work environment, no problem, your BlackBerry handset is ready to go. Read more