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Opinion: Has Research In Motion’s BlackBerry Lost its Edge?

04 Nov 2009 13:00:23 PST

Written by Priya Ganapati
So what’s ailing RIM? See Also: Review: RIM BlackBerry StormReview: RIM Blackberry Tour 9630Review: RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900Reviled by Reviewers, BlackBerry’s Storm Rages On5 Things RIM Needs to Fix in its BlackBerries Photo: (Ninja. M/Flickr)

Original story at Wired .

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BlackBerry Storm 2 Review: Improving, But Still Mostly Cloudy

29 Oct 2009 21:30:00 PDT

Written by matt buchanan
The Storm 2 is where the Storm should've started, but at the same time, it's coming into a different world than a year ago—even on its own carrier—where not breaking new ground is simply moving too slow. More than that, while the Storm is overall a good phone, unless you have a very specific se...

Original story at Gizmodo .

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Opinion: Verizon expects little from the BB Storm 2, so should you. Launch date and price set

26 Oct 2009 06:12:54 PDT

Written by JG Mason
How is the 2 received by BB experts? From Crackberry: “Picking up the BlackBerry Storm2, it’s clear that Research in Motion’s thought process here was simply to build a better BlackBerry Storm. They weren’t thinking about building an iPhone killer or worrying about what Palm is up to with...

Original story at Gadgetell .

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REVIEWS: BlackBerry Bold 9700 - First Look

21 Oct 2009 11:04:36 PDT

Written by Duncan Geere
Verdict: News -?BlackBerry Bold 9700 announced Photos -?BlackBerry Bold 9700 Tags: Phones Mobile phones BlackBerry RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 BlackBerry Bold 9700 - First Look originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:04:36 +0100

Original story at lint.com .

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BlackBerry Storm 2 Review Roundup [Storm 2]

18 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Written by Dan Nosowitz
CNET: "The RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 brings some welcome additions, such as Wi-Fi, updated software, and a better touch interface, but it's going to face some serious competition from Verizon's upcoming touch-screen smartphones."

Original story at Gizmodo .

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REVIEWS: BlackBerry Storm 2 - First Look

15 Oct 2009 06:46:35 PDT

Written by Chris Hall
Taken at first glance, the BlackBerry Storm 2 doesn't seem to make inroads into the consumer space with any great pace. It gives you your core BlackBerry functions - that premium email service that BlackBerry users know and love - but you can't help feeling that over the life of your next Bla...

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BlackBerry news and blogs - November 07, 2009

07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit BlackBerry news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Opinion: BlackBerry Bold 9700 Impressions: Small and Chirpy, Like a Black Hummingbird -- by matt buchanan from Gizmodo: Top
• Opinion: First Look: Redfly Dumb Terminal for BlackBerry -- by Priya Ganapati from Wired: Gadget Lab
• Opinion: Did Droid Just KO the BlackBerry Storm2? -- by Om Malik from GigaOM
• With BlackBerry Storm2, RIM wins the battle but loses the smartphone war [review] -- by Andrew Nusca from The Toybox
• Opinion: Apps preloaded on the Verizon BlackBerry Storm2 and alternatives UPDATED -- by Kyle from BlackBerry Cool
• Walt Mossberg reviews the BlackBerry Storm2 aka Odin -- by Kyle from BlackBerry Cool
• Opinion: BlackBerry Messenger 5 now available, we go hands-on -- by Jacob Schulman from Engadget
• Review: Maximo iMetal HS5 headset -- from Electronista | The Macintosh News Network
• Analysts review RIM shares given iPhone and Nortel news -- by Kyle from BlackBerry Cool
• BlackBerry Curve 8520 marks consumer, business power play for RIM [hands-on review] -- by Andrew Nusca from The Toybox

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Opinion: 5 Things RIM Needs to Fix in its BlackBerries

02 Sep 2009 14:52:40 PDT

Written by Priya Ganapati
See Also: Apple may get all the press, but the venerable BlackBerry is untouchable when it comes to sales. Three of the top five best-selling smartphones in the first quarter of the year were BlackBerries, according to research company The NPD Group. So why aren’t the devices better? Sure,...

Original story at Wired .

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Video: BlackBerry Storm 2 9550 pre-release review

16 Aug 2009 00:55:15 PDT

Written by James
You may think that the BlackBerry Strom 2 is still somewhat under wraps at the Research In Motion labs, but it does seem someone has managed to get hold of one at leased as show in this cool 7 minute video pre-release review of the BlackBerry Storm 2.

Original story at Phones Review .

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BlackBerry Curve 8520 Lightning Review: Cheap (Not the Good Kind) [Lightning Review]

06 Aug 2009 18:00:00 PDT

Written by matt buchanan
The Gadget: It's cheap, it's ball-less, it's the BlackBerry Curve 8520. Oh, and it's the first BlackBerry carrying the trackpad that's probably gonna wind up on every BlackBerry eventually. Every new BlackBerry makes BlackBerry OS feel a bit more tired

Original story at Gizmodo .

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REVIEWS: BlackBerry Curve 8520 mobile phone - First Look

28 Jul 2009 05:39:16 PDT

Written by Duncan Geere
Looking for a cheap BB hit? Related links: Photos - BlackBerry Curve 8520 Tags: Phones Mobile phones RIM First Look BlackBerry BlackBerry Curve 8520 mobile phone - First Look originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:39:16 +0100

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Yet another Full Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Tour 9630 Review

17 Jul 2009 01:27:23 PDT

Written by James
They state that the RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630 on Verizon Wireless is a solid business smartphone that incorporates an abundance of messaging options and is an all-round solid choice for business. The downside is the keyboard isn’t that good, the browsing isn’t up to the same standards of r...

Original story at Phones Review .

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Yet another BlackBerry Tour 9630 Review: Pros and Cons

15 Jul 2009 02:41:39 PDT

Written by James
The new Research In Motion BlackBerry baby the BlackBerry Tour 9630 is certainly garnering some reviews and today we have another review of the BlackBerry Tour 9630 courtesy of infosyncworld. The reviewer states the BlackBerry Tour 9630 is a solid business smartphone that incorporate...

Original story at Phones Review .

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Full Blackberry Tour 9630 Review from BGR

14 Jul 2009 01:25:02 PDT

Written by James
The reviewer has gone so deep in their review that they have decided to split the review of the BlackBerry Tour 9630 into two and with an abundance of images so the reader can gain a good view on what the BlackBerry Tour 9630 has to offer.

Original story at Phones Review .

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TELUS BlackBerry Tour 9630 review, pics and comparisons

08 Jul 2009 16:52:37 PDT

Written by Kyle
“You may not love every BlackBerry released by RIM, but rest assured there is a BlackBerry for everyone.” The BlackBerry Tour Relative to the Curve 8900 The BlackBerry Tour Relative to the BlackBerry Bold 9000 © Kyle for BlackBerry Cool, 2009

Original story at BlackBerry Cool .

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T-Mobile BlackBerry Gemini 8520 unofficial model gets reviewed

28 Jun 2009 20:01:40 PDT

Written by Kyle
Design While the 8520 Gemini is one of the newest devices to be released by RIM, the only thing truly new about it is the design. The 8520 is slated as an introductory Curve model and comes with a 3.4” screen which sits above a full QWERTY keyboard. Two convenience keys adorn either side and a simp...

Original story at BlackBerry Cool .

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Opinion: Control your PC and media center with your BlackBerry

24 May 2009 07:05:28 PDT

Written by DanielB
MobiMouse allows you to turn your BlackBerry into a wired or wireless mouse and keyboard. With support for USB, Bluetooth, WiFi and mobile, there are a variety of ways to connect. With MobiMouse, you can launch and control Windows Media Player, iTunes, PowerPoint, or even a DVR applicatio...

Original story at BlackBerry Cool .

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Peek Pronto Lightning Review: Simple Email Faster [Peek Pronto]

03 Apr 2009 12:00:00 PDT

Written by matt buchanan
Hardware It's boxy, whimsical minimalism done right. Its unfussy shape and the front's bubbly keys are friendly and inviting. But its chrome back, and its slimness—thinner than the BlackBerry Curve 8900, the thinnest BlackBerry you can buy—infuse it with the sufficient gadget allure.

Original story at Gizmodo .

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Opinion: Tweak and optimize your BlackBerry settings

16 Mar 2009 15:37:10 PDT

Written by Kyle
keep in mind I am using a BlackBerry Storm 9530 running a beta OS version .109. So you might see mixed results in your own experiences. Special thanks goes out to BlackBerry Cool community member John DeBusk for this review} © Kyle for BlackBerry Cool, 2009

Original story at BlackBerry Cool .

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Opinion: Slacker for BlackBerry Hands-on Impressions

28 Jan 2009 16:59:07 PST

Written by Nan Palmero
Slacker BlackBerry Application allows for streaming audio and caching music for free. Have any questions about the Slacker BlackBerry application? Drop us a line in the comments and we’ll help you get it sorted out. © nan for BlackBerry Cool, 2009

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Opinion: T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8900 First Impressions [BlackBerry Curve 8900]

27 Jan 2009 21:01:00 PST

Written by matt buchanan
Oh, one other sore point for BlackBerry is trying to sync one to a Mac. It's not a fun experience, with PocketMac providing nowhere near the kind of complete functionality of the PC BlackBerry Desktop Software, which handles all of your syncing, app and media management, and the total inab...

Original story at Gizmodo .

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Review: BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip Phone

17 Dec 2008 15:28:55 PST

Written by Sandeep
The Pearl Flip, despite its keyboard, is made for the business user like any other BlackBerry and therefore comes with support for adding various email accounts including POP3, IMAP, Lotus Notes and Microsoft Exchange. IM client support is also pre-installed, with Yahoo Messenger, MS...

Original story at MobileWhack.com .

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Opinion: Stephen Fry Slams the BlackBerry Storm

27 Nov 2008 20:19:28 PST

Written by Jesus Diaz
We have a soft spot for genius comedian-actor-writer-gadget-juggler Stephen Fry here at the Giz. He speaks things as he sees them, as an end user, with his usual wit. Lately he has been playing with a BlackBerry Storm and, like our review, he thinks that it's no you-know-who killer. In fact, h...

Original story at Gizmodo .

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BlackBerry Storm Review (Verdict: Not Quite a Perfect Storm) [Blackberry Storm Review]

19 Nov 2008 21:01:00 PST

Written by matt buchanan
It's hard to overstate how important the BlackBerry Storm is to RIM and Verizon. It's RIM's bold effort to fend off the iPhone and Verizon's best hope for a star handset that draws people in, or at least keeps them from bailing. The Storm's major innovation is what RIM calls SurePress—the ent...

Original story at Gizmodo .

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Opinion: BlackBerry Curve 8900 First Impressions (Kills the Original)

30 Oct 2008 17:30:00 PDT

Written by matt buchanan
Again, this isn't a final unit, so really digging into the OS and software like it's a production model isn't quite fair, but so far, it's a really stable version of the BlackBerry 4.6 OS we've seen on the Bold and Pearl Flip. And obviously, that's where a lot of the improvement is over the old Cu...

Original story at Gizmodo .

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First International Review: Testing BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Abroad (Verdict: Works Flawlessly, Except for 3G)

25 May 2007 08:50:45 PDT

Clearly, the RIM BlackBerry 8830 World Edition and the Verizon Wireless/Vodafone partnership works great. Extremely easy setup, even doing it abroad, clear calls, access to e-mail, the web and voice mail, and almost instant short messaging makes the 8830 a winner for anyone who needs t...

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