Leaked slides are showing some upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook accessories and there are some fun cases, chargers and keyboards that are on their way. Keep in mind that MSRP (Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price) is just that, a suggestion. These prices could go up or down. Here is a list of what we can expect.
BlackBerry PlayBook Charging and Advanced Portfolio (pictured above)
BlackBerry Rapid Travel Charger MSRP $79.99
BlackBerry Music Gateway MSRP $49.00 (July 2011)
BlackBerry High Capacity Folding Blade Charger $29.99
BlackBerry Mini Bluetooth Keyboard MSRP $99.00 (July 2011)
BlackBerry High Capacity International Charger MSRP $39.99
BlackBerry Rapid Charging Stand MSRP $79.99 Continue reading ‘BlackBerry PlayBook Accessories Lineup and Pricing Leaked’
Today, RIM has launched a new program called Built For BlackBerry, which essentially allows certain accessory manufacturers to use the BlackBerry brand on their products. The program doesn’t offer anything new for the end user, but rather seems like a way to help certain brands differentiate themselves from the competition and leverage the BlackBerry brand to help sales. Members of the Built For BlackBerry Program include: Case-mate, Speck, Incipio, Otterbox, Tru Protection, iGrip, Vaja, Dicota and Trexta. Continue reading ‘RIM Announces Built For BlackBerry Program for Accessory Manufacturers’
Are you ever on a long road trip and your signal keeps dropping? Well this year at CTIA, Wilson Electronics is showing off their suite of cell signal boosting devices. Their newest product, Sleek, is a cradle-antenna combo accessory that works with any mobile device. All you need to do is install the cradle and antenna then stick you device in the cradle and your signal will be boosted.
I have the latest accessory from RIM called the BlackBerry Presenter: a means of displaying PowerPoint presentations from your BlackBerry to a projector. The way it works is fairly simple. To get started, you do the following:
Download the Presenter app to your BlackBerry.
Connect the Presenter to a power outlet.
Connect your projector to the Presenter.
Pair your BlackBerry to the Presenter.
Open a PowerPoint file and in the menu section select “Present”.
After using the device with several different types of PowerPoint presentations, I can say that this accessory had some serious drawbacks, but also more potential than any other accessory RIM has ever made. Click through to continue reading this review
The good people at Epik Phone Cases are giving away 25 BlackBerry cases to 25 lucky BlackBerry Cool readers. We’ll be selecting people randomly from the comments, but if you leave your Twitter or Blog address in the URL field, your chances of winning will be GREATLY improved. If you want to exponentially improve your chances of winning, tell us a story about dropping your device, or anything about why you’d like an Epik case. Continue reading this post
Pong have announced their BlackBerry Curve case that supposedly redirects all cell phone radiation away from the user’s head. The protective case claims to reduce users’ exposure to radiation by over 60%, and has been verified by FCC-certified laboratories. According to Pong, the case works by using principles of antenna theory and physics to channel the emitted radiation up and away from the phone. Full signal strength is maintained, so that the phone’s function and battery life are not compromised. The case fits the BlackBerry Curve 8300, 8310, 8320, and 8330 and costs $49.95. While the price seems pretty high to me, I’m sure there are some out there who are incredibly paranoid about mobile radiation and are happy to pay.
