Posted on January 6, 2010, at 3:47 PM .
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.
Posted on January 6, 2010, at 8:00 AM .
RIM have just introduced the latest BlackBerry accessory, the BlackBerry Presenter. The Presenter is a compact, lightweight, accessory that lets you easily present PowerPoint files wirelessly from your BlackBerry (and 3rd party Bluetooth enabled devices).
Click through for more details and pics
Posted on October 26, 2009, at 11:44 AM .
Eric Migicovsky is the entrepreneur behind the BlackBerry watch, an accessory that has BlackBerry enthusiasts interested, but also skeptical about whether they would purchase such a device. The watch connects to your BlackBerry via Bluetooth, and notifies you of any incoming messages, calls, alerts etc.
The watch, called the inPulse, will sell for $149 and will include the following features:
- 1.3″ full colour organic light-emitting-diode (OLED) display
- Bluetooth v2.0+EDR
- 150 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery
- Glass lens and full metal body
- 22mm interchangeable wrist band
- Vibrating motor
- Micro-USB port (for charging)
- Over-the-air firmware updates
- Dimensions: 51mm height x 38mm width x 12mm depth
Would you purchase such an accessory? It’s a fairly unique idea but it also seems a little redundant with so many other accessories out there. For example, you can use the VM605 for driving, or a strong belt clip for running.
You can preorder an inPulse from their site.
Posted on September 25, 2009, at 1:51 PM .
RIM has announced a new Bluetooth Headset for BlackBerry. Dubbed the HS-500, this first-party accessory is engineered to work seamlessly with your BlackBerry Smartphone.
“Get the freedom of hands-free calling with the easy-to-use BlackBerry® Wireless Headset HS-500. With the simple touch of a button, you can answer, end, and mute calls, or activate voice dialing, even while you’re juggling your keys and coffee in the morning. Plus, the volume automatically adjusts and background noise is reduced, so your calls and turn-by-turn directions can be heard loud and clear in noisy environments. With the quality and performance you expect from a BlackBerry® product, the BlackBerry Wireless Headset HS-500 fits your life so you can hit the road with confidence.”
Features include:
-Call control button: control calling features like, answer, end, mute and voice activated dialing with the press of a button
-Automatic volume control and noise cancelation: hear and be heard loud and clear in noisy environments
-Works with selected third-party GPS mapping applications: listen to turn-by-turn directions
Check out the details or sign up to get emails about this product at the BlackBerry Accessory Store.
Read about the current crop of advanced third-party Bluetooth headsets at PhoneArena.com
Posted on August 19, 2009, at 11:18 AM .
Time for the next entry in our 6 week series of contests by Griffin Technology. For 6 weeks, we’ll be giving away prize packages and all you have to do is comment. Each week’s prize package will be different and on the 6th week we’re giving away a grand prize.
The winners from last week are:
This week, we’re giving away 3 FlexGrips for BlackBerry Pearl.
To win, comment what you like about your BlackBerry Pearl.
Feel free to participate on Twitter too. Just ReTweet this story.
Meet Griffin Technology on Twitter as well.
Next week, we’ll announce the winners and present that week’s prize package. Next week is for BlackBerry Curve users.
Posted on August 12, 2009, at 10:54 AM .
Last week, we ran the first in a 6 week series of contests by Griffin Technology. For 6 weeks, we’ll be giving away prize packages and all you have to do is comment. Each week’s prize package will be different and on the 6th week we’re giving away a grand prize.
The winners from last week are:
- Derek Williams – Good roundup of Storm benefits.
- Murphythadog – “I like that the screen real estate, it’s got more real estate than Donald Trump.”
- Dan R – “I love the storm exclusive games, they are genius!”
This week, we’re giving away 3 Elan Clips for BlackBerry Bold.
In honor of the upcoming BlackBerry Bold 9700, which is essential the Bold 2, comment what features you would like to see improved on the current BlackBerry Bold 9000.
Feel free to participate on Twitter too. Just ReTweet this story.
Meet Griffin Technology on Twitter as well.
Next week, we’ll announce the winners and present that week’s prize package. Next week is for BlackBerry Pearl users.
