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Rent a BlackBerry from Rentobile

Want to try a BlackBerry Storm but aren’t sure if you’ll like the touchscreen?
Want to try the hottest new BlackBerry model but don’t want to be bound by a 2-year contract?
What if you could just rent a BlackBerry month-to-month and return it when you’re done?
Now you can–thanks to Rentobile!
Mobile Phone Rental from Rentobile
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App Review: YouTube for BlackBerry Storm

Google has released a YouTube mobile application (”app”) for the BlackBerry, but at the time of this writing it is only compatible with the BlackBerry Storm, and is probably a beta release. This app is not the same as simply viewing YouTube in the Storm web browser and media player, rather this is a custom [...]

My Computer Does Not Detect or Recognize My BlackBerry (USB Problems)

Your BlackBerry has a USB port for connecting to a computer for use with Desktop Manager or in Mass Storage Mode. When USB problems occur, here are examples of error messages you may see:
Computer doesn’t detect or recognize device (i.e., your BlackBerry)
USB Device Not Recognized. One of the USB Devices attached to this computer [...]

Use Bluetooth to Backup, Restore, or Synchronize Your BlackBerry

When I purchased my BlackBerry Storm, I was annoyed to discover that it uses a different USB cable than my other BlackBerry models. So, I wondered if I couldn’t use Bluetooth to connect to my phones, instead. I discovered that I could, and what limitations there are…
Your Computer and Bluetooth
In case you don’t know, Bluetooth [...]

BlackBerry Storm Application: TeleNav GPS Navigator

TeleNav has released its GPS Navigator application for the BlackBerry Storm 9530 (Verizon Wireless).
With the large, high-resolution screen of the Storm, plus a windshield or dash mount, your Storm can compete with dedicated GPS navigation devices by Garmin, TomTom, Magellan, etc.
Basic Features:
NAVIGATION
Text directions
Voice directions
Automatic reroute
2D and 3D moving maps
and more…
DIRECTORY SEARCH
Biz finder
Gas by price
and more…
MAPS
Static [...]

BlackBerry Storm Tutorial: Typing, Part 2

In Part 1 of this series, we looked at very basic skills of holding the Storm, and touching and clicking the screen. Through a simple typing drill, we hopefully found our “feel” for typing on the Storm. Real-world typing requires a few more skills that we need to master, including:
Switching between letters, numbers, and symbols
Capitalizing, [...]

Is Verizon Wireless Pushing OTA Updates for the BlackBerry Storm?

In the last few days I’ve noticed several times my BlackBerry Storm 9530 unexpectedly displaying a white screen, with a small timer icon (with an animated, rotating clock hand), and what appears to be an animated progress bar as if something is being downloaded.
After roughly a minute of that, the Storm appeared to reboot, [...]

BlackBerry Storm Tutorial: Typing, Part 1

Typing on the BlackBerry Storm touchscreen (clickscreen) can be frustrating unless you’re willing to practice and improve your skills.
If you ever learned to touch type on a computer keyboard (or old-fashioned typewriter), you know that investment in your time paid off handsomely.
Well, why not invest some time in becoming an efficient (and happy) typist on [...]

Repair Your BlackBerry at BBrepairshop.com

Is your BlackBerry in serious need of help because:
USB port doesn’t work?
Display (LCD) is cracked or not working?
Lens (of display) scratched?
Trackball won’t scroll?
Button won’t click?
Water damage?
Battery door cracked?
Device locked?
Previously used device needs IT policy removed?
507 (white screen) error?
…or you’re not sure what’s wrong and want a free diagnostic test run?
Well, there is a company [...]

BlackBerry Curve 8900 Coming to Rogers

A stunningly beautiful new BlackBerry, the Curve 8900 (a.k.a. Javelin) has been announced by Research in Motion (RIM) to be available to customers of Rogers in Canada.
Here are some links for you to explore:
Rogers Curve 8900
BlackBerry Curve 8900 (official web site)
BlackBerry Curve 8900 features
BlackBerry Curve 8900 specifications
BlackBerry Curve 8900 video
BlackBerry Curve 8900 101 (animated tutorial)

Or [...]