http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/introducing-the-blackberry-curve/ The voice of the BlackBerry community. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:22:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/introducing-the-blackberry-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-523363 RIM announces BlackBerry 8820 | blackberry phone reviews Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:33:10 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/004235/#comment-523363 [...] the door open for other carriers worldwide. We’ve had some fun sleuthing things out with domain names before, and there’s a little tidbit to be had this go-round as well. The site www.blackberry8820.com [...] [...] the door open for other carriers worldwide. We’ve had some fun sleuthing things out with domain names before, and there’s a little tidbit to be had this go-round as well. The site http://www.blackberry8820.com [...]

]]> http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/introducing-the-blackberry-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-523268 BlackBerry Cool at WES 2007: what would you like to see? | blackberry phone reviews Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:07:18 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/004235/#comment-523268 [...] are we getting pumped for WES next week. It was looking to be a good show even before this little tidbit dropped, but now there’s no holding back the excitement in BBCool HQ. Obviously, we’ll [...] [...] are we getting pumped for WES next week. It was looking to be a good show even before this little tidbit dropped, but now there’s no holding back the excitement in BBCool HQ. Obviously, we’ll [...]

]]> http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/introducing-the-blackberry-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-141267 Pearl 2 hints and guesswork | BlackBerry Cool Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:27:28 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/004235/#comment-141267 [...] Our buddy Jibi posted some Pearl 2 speculations on BGR over the weekend, stemming from some domain sleuthing akin to the Curve situation. Model numbers 8110, 8120, and 8130 are all on the plate, and Jibi’s guessing that the 8110 will be a Pearl with an upgraded camera but no Wi-Fi, and the 8130 will be a Wi-Fi Pearl plus CDMA world phone action. As for the 8120, we’re looking at UMA (which is supposed to be called GAN, apparently), released with OS 4.3.0 and timed with T-Mobile’s other Wi-Fi handoff devices. All sounds like some pretty reasonable predictions - only time will tell if they hold. [...] [...] Our buddy Jibi posted some Pearl 2 speculations on BGR over the weekend, stemming from some domain sleuthing akin to the Curve situation. Model numbers 8110, 8120, and 8130 are all on the plate, and Jibi’s guessing that the 8110 will be a Pearl with an upgraded camera but no Wi-Fi, and the 8130 will be a Wi-Fi Pearl plus CDMA world phone action. As for the 8120, we’re looking at UMA (which is supposed to be called GAN, apparently), released with OS 4.3.0 and timed with T-Mobile’s other Wi-Fi handoff devices. All sounds like some pretty reasonable predictions – only time will tell if they hold. [...]

]]> http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/introducing-the-blackberry-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-127892 BlackBerryCool » Blog Power Pt. 1: did we force RIM’s hand? Thu, 03 May 2007 16:19:06 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/004235/#comment-127892 [...] Most BBCool readers saw our coverage yesterday of Boy Genius’ revelation that the BlackBerry 8300 would be branded as the BlackBerry Curve. This fine bit of sleuthing was the result of noticing that the blackberry8300.com URL — owned by RIM — now redirected to blackberrycurve.com. Boy Genius was also able to get confirmation from his (highly reliable) sources that the Curve would officially be announced next week at RIM’s Wireless Enterprise Symposium, which makes sense, as the home-team atmosphere would make it the perfect time to unveil their new device. [...] [...] Most BBCool readers saw our coverage yesterday of Boy Genius’ revelation that the BlackBerry 8300 would be branded as the BlackBerry Curve. This fine bit of sleuthing was the result of noticing that the blackberry8300.com URL — owned by RIM — now redirected to blackberrycurve.com. Boy Genius was also able to get confirmation from his (highly reliable) sources that the Curve would officially be announced next week at RIM’s Wireless Enterprise Symposium, which makes sense, as the home-team atmosphere would make it the perfect time to unveil their new device. [...]

]]> http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/introducing-the-blackberry-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-127835 BlackBerryCool » Curve officially announced Thu, 03 May 2007 13:18:28 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/004235/#comment-127835 [...] The BlackBerry 8300 has officially been announced by RIM today, after much domain name speculation yesterday. The big news for this sucker is 2 megapixel camera with integrated flash and a “next generation” media player put together by Roxio. A microSD expansion slot will be included, which should be a given for something sporting MP3, camera and full-screen video support. AT&T will be carrying the Curve this spring (and T-Mobile according to BGR), with many more carriers sure to follow. This thing is a solid follow-up to Pearl’s initial foray into the consumer world, and will be making some big waves. Full specs and features behind the jump. [...] [...] The BlackBerry 8300 has officially been announced by RIM today, after much domain name speculation yesterday. The big news for this sucker is 2 megapixel camera with integrated flash and a “next generation” media player put together by Roxio. A microSD expansion slot will be included, which should be a given for something sporting MP3, camera and full-screen video support. AT&T will be carrying the Curve this spring (and T-Mobile according to BGR), with many more carriers sure to follow. This thing is a solid follow-up to Pearl’s initial foray into the consumer world, and will be making some big waves. Full specs and features behind the jump. [...]

]]> http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/introducing-the-blackberry-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-127796 tOMPSON’s blog » Blog Archive » BlackBerry Curve officially announced by RIM Thu, 03 May 2007 08:31:42 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/004235/#comment-127796 [...] There have been a lot of rumors the last two days about the BlackBerry 8300 getting a consumer name like the BlackBerry Pearl. [...] [...] There have been a lot of rumors the last two days about the BlackBerry 8300 getting a consumer name like the BlackBerry Pearl. [...]

]]> http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/introducing-the-blackberry-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-127713 the Tailored Geek » Blog Archive » Wed, 02 May 2007 22:42:10 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/004235/#comment-127713 [...] Well as I had blogged a couple weeks ago it would definitely appear that the consumer version of the BlackBerry 8300 will come to fruition. Reported today by the Boy Genius Report and BlackBerry Cool it looks like the BlackBerry Curve will be the consumer counterpart to the BlackBerry Pearl. Further confirmation could be RIM’s registration of www.blackberrycurve.com and www.blackberry8300.com [...] [...] Well as I had blogged a couple weeks ago it would definitely appear that the consumer version of the BlackBerry 8300 will come to fruition. Reported today by the Boy Genius Report and BlackBerry Cool it looks like the BlackBerry Curve will be the consumer counterpart to the BlackBerry Pearl. Further confirmation could be RIM’s registration of http://www.blackberrycurve.com and http://www.blackberry8300.com [...]

]]> http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/introducing-the-blackberry-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-127683 BlackBerryCool » BlackBerry Cool at WES 2007: what would you like to see? Wed, 02 May 2007 20:17:24 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/004235/#comment-127683 [...] Oh man are we getting pumped for WES next week. It was looking to be a good show even before this little tidbit dropped, but now there’s no holding back the excitement in BBCool HQ. [...] [...] Oh man are we getting pumped for WES next week. It was looking to be a good show even before this little tidbit dropped, but now there’s no holding back the excitement in BBCool HQ. [...]

]]> http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/introducing-the-blackberry-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-127669 Patrick Wed, 02 May 2007 19:26:37 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/004235/#comment-127669 You know, in the end, does it really matter what they call the thing? I really don't believe that anyone is going to try a Berry based on the name alone. They could call it the Blackberry Steaming Pile of Dung and all of us addicts would buy the device and call it the Blackberry SPD and be happy. I don't think some non-Berry user would hear Blackberry Curve or Pearl and say to themselves, "Ooh, I am buying that phone because that name rocks!" You know, in the end, does it really matter what they call the thing? I really don’t believe that anyone is going to try a Berry based on the name alone. They could call it the Blackberry Steaming Pile of Dung and all of us addicts would buy the device and call it the Blackberry SPD and be happy. I don’t think some non-Berry user would hear Blackberry Curve or Pearl and say to themselves, “Ooh, I am buying that phone because that name rocks!”

]]> http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/introducing-the-blackberry-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-485983 Patrick Wed, 02 May 2007 19:26:00 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/004235/#comment-485983 You know, in the end, does it really matter what they call the thing? I really don't believe that anyone is going to try a Berry based on the name alone. They could call it the Blackberry Steaming Pile of Dung and all of us addicts would buy the device and call it the Blackberry SPD and be happy. I don't think some non-Berry user would hear Blackberry Curve or Pearl and say to themselves, "Ooh, I am buying that phone because that name rocks!" You know, in the end, does it really matter what they call the thing? I really don’t believe that anyone is going to try a Berry based on the name alone. They could call it the Blackberry Steaming Pile of Dung and all of us addicts would buy the device and call it the Blackberry SPD and be happy. I don’t think some non-Berry user would hear Blackberry Curve or Pearl and say to themselves, “Ooh, I am buying that phone because that name rocks!”

]]> http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/introducing-the-blackberry-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-127619 BlackBerryCool » The Little Pseudo-GPS That Couldn’t Wed, 02 May 2007 13:13:34 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/05/02/004235/#comment-127619 [...] Navizon just recently came out with some software for BlackBerry that’s trying to emulate the GPS functionality being made popular by the new Curve 8300. Navizon uses cell towers to triangulate your position on a map, which doesn’t work so hot if you’re on a road trip going through sparsely-techified countryside – exactly the case when one might want a roadmap. Just take a look at some of the comments over at Gizmodo, and you’ll see the glowing reviews this product’s been getting. Kudos for trying, Navizon, keep reaching for the rainbow, but with competitors like Garmin on the hunt, you’ve got a ways to go. [...] [...] Navizon just recently came out with some software for BlackBerry that’s trying to emulate the GPS functionality being made popular by the new Curve 8300. Navizon uses cell towers to triangulate your position on a map, which doesn’t work so hot if you’re on a road trip going through sparsely-techified countryside – exactly the case when one might want a roadmap. Just take a look at some of the comments over at Gizmodo, and you’ll see the glowing reviews this product’s been getting. Kudos for trying, Navizon, keep reaching for the rainbow, but with competitors like Garmin on the hunt, you’ve got a ways to go. [...]

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