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We get loads of new products in through our warehouse on a daily basis and 90% of them are rejected, but of the 10% that do get into our product line, every once in a while there is a true gem of a product and something that really redefines the market.
Enter Amzer Full Body Silicone Skin Jelly Case. This case solves the dilemma of so many issues you have with protecting your phone I dont know where to begin:
1. It totally does away with the phrase my phone just slipped out from my hand ... yes it has really unbelievable grip!
2. You dont have to buy a separate skin case and a screen protector because its handily combined in one product now.
3. Truly like a second skin. Many, many products have claimed to be a second skin to your BlackBerry, Nokia, iPhone, etc. But this really is the second skin that youve been looking for.
4. Lightweight and non-existent ability as well as uncannily resilient.
Listen, Im not in sales but when I see something that I like, I have to tell you all about it. So far we have this baby live for the BlackBerry Storm, the BlackBerry Bold, BlackBerry Curve 8900, and Nokia xpress Music 5800. If you have another phone/model, check our new arrivals daily or send us an email at care@fommy.com to see when it will be available for sale. | |
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Well, in a bit of suprising news, AT&T has cut the price of the BlackBerry Curve 8900 by $50, down to $149.99 after a mail in rebate. While likewise, the BlackBerry Bold has been cut by a whopping $100, down to only $199.99, also with a mail in rebate. While Im not surprised at all to see the Bold drop in price again, I am a bit shocked to see the 8900 fall in price by a quarter after only being on the carrier a couple of weeks.
Is this just a reactionary measure so that the better device wasnt the same price or are we going to see a new BlackBerry device on AT&T much sooner than we thought? Or worse, could this be that the devices just arent selling well? The other likely and rumored answer is that they are trying to clear inventory in light of yet another BlackBerry device hitting their shelves, but there has been nothing substantial to back that up. Either way, it seems quite a few people had to pay the early adopters tax for their BlackBerry Curve.
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What must have accessories must you get for your Curve? Heres a small sampling of products in no particular order that you may find you cant live without after a while.
1. Mini External Battery Charger and an Extra Battery. While the Curve doesnt have the battery problems of its younger and more attractive siblings, having a backup when you need it is important for any person on the go. A backup battery and an external charger will make sure you never miss a beat... or e-mail. 
2. Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth headset with NoiseAssassin technology. This wouldnt be much of a list without a headset, would it? This sleek headset provides amazing sound quality along with noise cancellation so that you have no problems hearing your calls.
3. Anti-Glare BlackBerry Screen Protectors. These cheap and effective screen protectors will help preserve your investment and keep it new while making sure that you can read the screen either under the bright lights at the office or outside on a sunny day.
4. Edge Bluetooth Car Kit. This affordable kit is a good alternative to those drivers who dont want to wear a headset 24/7. This kit comes with a bluetooth station that allows you to voice dial, mute, redial, answer/end and reject calls from a safe position where you can keep your eyes on the road. In addition it comes with an attachable visor microphone if you want to keep your excellent audio quality.
5. Blackberry Skin. These skins let you add some more personality to your Curve while protecting the sides and back from the wear and tear of every day use. They come in a variety of no-frill colors that still allow you all the normal functionality of your phone. | |
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Well, it has been a couple of months since we took a good look at some accessories for the BlackBerry Curve 8900, and today its time for an update: five new accessories for this hot selling, and still pretty new, phone.
1.1600 mAh Slim Extended Battery - While the original phones battery only weighed in at 1400 mAh, this upgrade comes in an unusually small package. Unlike many extended batteries, this one doesnt come with a large replacement door, because it doesnt need one. This extended battery is exactly the same size as the original 8900 battery, no extra bulk, no extra wide phone, just about 15% extra battery life.
 2. Amzer Micro USB Retractable Data Cable pictured left- No more tangled wires, no more twist ties or special knots with this automatic retractable cable. Just one tug to get it to the desired length and another and it will wind itself up. Very affordable and very convenient.
3. RIM OEM Blackberry Leather Horizontal Pouch pictured at the top - This durable leather case by RIM lives up to their standard of quality and comes complete with their logo embedded in the front. In addition to providing you a very professional look, it also triggers your phones internal in holster mode when inside to conser  ve battery life. As well as having a ratcheting belt clip and a magnetic flap, it comes in two great looking colors : dark brown and black.
4. RIM OEM BlackBerry Charging Pod pictured right- Small and very portable, just plug this charging pod into your standard microUSB adapter and then place your phone inside, giving your the convenience of the charger without having to fumble with the cable. In addition to providing you with easy charging, you can easily see your screen at your desk and still use the speakerphone functionality.
5. iFoam Foaming Screen Cleaner - Need something to get that screen clean after a hard day... or maybe month of heavy use? Then this is a great choice, you simply apply the foam on the included cleaning cloth and wipe the grime away for a very clean screen in just a few seconds. . | |
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AT&T customers rejoice, today the Nokia e71x has gone live and the BlackBerry Curve 8900 will be coming "early summer". Regardless of ambiguous launch dates that fall into an entire season, many are excited to finally see the e71x on sale in the U.S. The phone has suffered from a myriad of problems and has been delayed several times due to software issues. The e71x is currently only available online, but according to a local AT&T representative, the phone will be available in stores come next week for the same low only price of $99.99. If youre really looking for a deal though, Amazon.com already has it on sale for a penny with the usual contract and rebates, but still, a very hard to beat price for a "new" smartphone.
As far as the Curve 8900 goes, as I said before, the release date is only slated for "early summer", so the release date really depends on AT&Ts and yours definition of "early". Unfortunately, while a worthy upgrade to AT&Ts aging BlackBerry line, the device may fall by the wayside on the carrier due to lack of 3G connectivity, something even the e71x has. Read after the jump for the full Cuve 8900 press release from AT&T.
"AT&T Delivers Latest Blackberry Curve for Customers
BlackBerry Curve 8900 from AT&T Includes Free Wi-Fi at Nearly 20,000 Locations
Dallas, Texas, May 4, 2009
AT&T* today announced the early summer availability of the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 smartphone. AT&T consumer, small business and enterprise customers will enjoy new features and enhanced performance, including both Wi-Fi® and GPS, a fast next generation processor, rich multimedia capabilities and ample memory for applications offered from AT&T. With the BlackBerry Curve 8900 from AT&T, users can get a faster, richer experience surfing the Internet and accessing their social networking or line-of-business applications via AT&T‘s wireless and Wi-Fi networks.
The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone sports a slim, refined design and is the thinnest, full-QWERTY BlackBerry® smartphone yet. It features a striking high-resolution display 480x360, delivering smooth video playback and crisp images. In addition to its industry leading email and messaging, and premium phone features, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 packs a wealth of multimedia capabilities.
Consumers and mobile professionals can easily share photos or record video using the new 3.2 megapixel camera which features auto focus and image stabilization, and the microSD/SDHC expandable memory card slot supports up to 16GB1 per card, giving users plenty of storage to carry and capture more of their music, pictures and video wherever they go. AT&T will offer the sleek new smartphone in an attractive silver and black finish.
Users who select an unlimited data plan with the BlackBerry Curve 8900 will also receive free AT&T Wi-Fi access at nearly 20,000 hotspots in the U.S. – including retail stores, restaurants and airports from coast-to-coast2, an unmatched value add for mobile professionals who spend as much time out of the office as in it. The smartphone can also easily connect to a home or office Wi-Fi network.
“This new smartphone has a stunning design that builds upon the success of the BlackBerry Curve with more features for applications, all in a high-quality handset,” said Chris Hill, vice president, AT&T Business Solutions. “Add to it free access to the nation’s largest Wi-Fi network and the BlackBerry Curve 8900 from AT&T delivers unmatched value and performance for personal and business use.”
Other BlackBerry smartphones that can access free Wi-Fi are the BlackBerry® Bold™, BlackBerry® Curve™ 8320, BlackBerry® Pearl 8120, and BlackBerry® 8820. A full list of AT&T Wi-Fi locations is available at www.attwifi.com.
Like all AT&T smartphones, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 is a world phone, allowing customers to access data in more than 170 countries and make calls in more than 200. The smartphone supports quad-band EDGE 850/900/1700/ 1800Mhz and Wi-Fi 802.11 b and g. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 also comes with a removable/rechargeable battery that provides a talk time of 5.5 hours and approximately 15 days of standby time.
The on-board GPS supports location-based applications and services, including AT&T Navigator, which provides audible turn-by-turn directions and will be available free for 30 days.3 AT&T Navigator also monitors traffic and alerts you when there is slowdown or incident, and you can get a new route around congestion with just one click. Customers can also use AT&T Navigator Global Edition for access to maps and directions in 21 countries and in five languages. Learn more at www.att.com/navigator.
Customers can also quickly access business listings, phone numbers and more from the included Yellowpages.com application and listen to their music using the included media player or XM Radio Mobile.4
The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone will be available in AT&T stores and online at www.wireless.att.com in the early summer. For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit www.att.com.5
1 MicroSD/SDHC memory cards are available today in configurations of up to 16GB and the BlackBerry Curve 8900 is expected to support upcoming 32GB microSD/SDHC cards.
2 AT&T Wi-Fi service use is subject to AT&T’s Terms of Services & Acceptable Use Policy “Terms” found at https://secure.sbc.com/tosaup.adp. Qualified data rate plan required for free access to AT&T Wi-Fi hot spots.
3 Users must cancel free trial of AT&T Navigator within 30 days or be automatically subscribed at a cost of $9.99 per month for unlimited routes. You can cancel from the “My Accounts” portal on your handset or call AT&T customer care. Standard data charges apply, depending on your plan.
4 XM Radio Mobile is available for $8.99 per month. Data charges also apply and AT&T recommends and unlimited data plan. Downloading and/or using this product will consume a large amount of data,
5 Coverage not available in all areas. Other terms and conditions apply.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc."
-Via AT&T
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No, thats not an 8900, thats the upcoming device from BlackBerry codenamed Onyx, which also goes by Driftwood. Unfortunately, no known reason for two codenames yet, except the possibility of release on both CDMA and GSM carriers. The front is strikingly similar to the 8900, but its the the new sides and 3G coverage are what really sets this one apart. According to BGR, we can expect this little number to be gracing shelves come September.
More details and shots after the break.
AWS 1700MHz + 2100MHz UMTS/HSDPA
3.2 megapixel autofocus camera
GPS
Wi-Fi
QWERTY keyboard
Optical trackpad
480×360 screen
Carbon fiber-esque back battery cover the whole back is a carbon fiber pattern apparently
Much sexier than the BlackBerry 8900
 
-Images via Crackberry
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Well, the recently announced BlackBerry Curve 8900 on AT&T now has a price tag. The leaked shot has the phone priced at $299 before a $100 mail-in rebate, so you may want to start saving up those pennies.
From another leaked image, another BlackBerry device, the Tour 9630 will be gracing Bell Canadas shelves for a non-contract price of $599.95 Canadian, the speculated price with the typical three year Canadian contract is looking to fall around $199.95.
Unfortunately, there are no confirmed release dates yet that dont cover a whole month or a season. Current projections probably put the 8900 on AT&T arriving June or July. The only current rumored release date for the Tour is in July in the U.S., hopefully the Canadians will see it within that time frame as well, considering that RIM is a Canadian company after all.
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Well, for all you AT&T BlackBerry fans, you can finally get your hands on the newest regular BlackBerry model, the Curve 8900. The phone is available from AT&T online online today a day early, and will be available in stores starting tomorrow. Im honestly a bit surprised to see that it was released so soon after a very ambiguous intial "early summer" release date. This is a great addition to AT&Ts BlackBerry line and finally gives them the versatility of models to compete with the likes of T-Mobile. The phone online or in stores retails for $199.99 after a $100 mail in rebate, even for such a great addition, its still a pretty stiff price to pay up front. I still wish they had managed to squeeze in 3G support somewhere, even if it meant taking out something like GPS. | |
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I recently went through the process of deciding on a new phone for myself, and with all the different models, brands, operating systems and so on, it can be a hard choice to make. So Ive narrowed down three of the most popular devices right now and how you can choose the right one for you. And while this covers primarily these three devices/platforms, this advice should be applicable to all phones.
Input: For a lot of people, how you put information into the phone can make or break the device. Do you have to have a touch screen? Do you want a full keyboard? The G1 achieves the balance of including a trackball, a full slide out keyboard and a touch screen; unfortunately, the software keyboard has yet to be added, but is a planned feature. The iPhone features only the touch screen, and is fairly hard to type on until you get used to it. While the BlackBerry Curve 8900 has no touch screen but the usual keyboard and trackball. There are no winners here, but the G1 is the most flexible.
Applications: What are you looking for as far as applications go? The iPhone easily has the largest app store currently and also has the most variety. The downside is Apple is very controlling about what it allows on their marketplace, but that is easily made up for with sheer variety. Android has a very nice app store as well, but it has yet to have the full time to develop. As of this writing, the BlackBerry app store is the smallest, having just launched; and in addition the beginning price point after free is $2.99 compared to the others at $0.99. In addition, the BlackBerry platform is supposedly much harder to develop for, so it probably wont see the large range or quantity of apps the other platforms see.
Connectivity/Browser/GPS: The iPhone 3G and the G1 both share very similar network connectivity, while the Curve 8900 is sadly lacking 3G support, a feature which makes an otherwise stellar phone stick out like a sore thumb. All three thankfully support wi-fi/hotspots/Bluetooth as well as internal GPS. By a fair margin, the iPhone has the best browser, being very full featured and very compatible. The G1 comes in a bit behind, and the Curve 8900 trails a fair bit behind with only decent compatibility and slow load times due to no 3G.
E-Mail/Messaging: In this category, the BlackBerry is king, having the most experience with mobile E-Mail, and the full keyboard that is always out is great for SMS text messaging. The G1 falls behind a bit, but is awesome if you are a gmail user and the keyboard helps. The iPhone falls behind the most in this category, but isnt bad, the other devices are just so much more focused on this aspect. The lack of a real keyboard is a bit hindering for the iPhone as well, where peck typing long e-mails is a bit of a pain for most people.
Pictures/Video: In this category as well, the iPhone trails terribly, having no video support at all and only a 2.0 megapixel camera with no features aside from Geo tagging. The G1 comes in second here with a 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus; it doesnt have any video recording capabilities yet, but it is another feature coming soon. Oddly the business phone is the winner in such a casual category; having both video and a 3.2 megapixel camera, it packs auto focus, image stabilition, flash and zoom.
Multimedia: While each supports a variety of formats, the iPhone is the clear winner here. The large, vibrant screen makes video look fantastic and Apples experience with the .mp3 player market clearly shows. Otherwise, the Curve has a very nice smaller screen but wins with more versatile formats while the G1 has the larger screen of the two.
My Verdict: If youre still undecided, go with the G1. It has a lot of untapped potential and covers all the bases well. If you want great apps, web browsing and an awesome portable media player, go with the iPhone. If you want decent video/picture, business support and great e-mail/messaging, the BlackBerry is for you. I went through this process myself and personally and went with the G1.
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The new OS for BlackBerry Bold, v4.6.0.414, has been released in Austria recently, but seems to work with all carrier models. What does this update do exactly? For one thing, it improves the browser experience and adds some more memory too. Check out this blackberry forum for more details. For the new Curve 8900 the update is OS 4.6.1.174 and you can upgrade by going to this site.
Note: since BlackBerry hasnt officially released these yet, you will be downloading at your own risk. If you dont want to take a chance, just wait it out and certainly RIM will push the software update to your phones shortly. | |
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