RIM release Service Pack 5 for Blackberry Enterprise Server 4.1
The long awaited release of Service Pack 5 for Blackberry Enterprise Server 4.1 (Lotus/Exchange) includes
* BlackBerry Instant Messaging for Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 v2.0
* BlackBerry Instant Messaging for Lotus Sametime v2.0
* BlackBerry Instant Messaging for Groupwise Messenger v2.0
* Free-busy calendar lookup*
* BlackBerry® Web Desktop Manager
* BlackBerry® Monitoring Service
* The ability to download and edit email attachments in native file formats*
* Certification for the latest platforms
* Will require version 4.5 software on handsets - to be released separately by carrier networks
More information available here -
This update is available for customers who have purchased Blackberry Enterprise Server 4.1 for Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Domino (standard and small business edition)
As always proceed with caution before applying service packs - speak to the Intercity Mobile Data Dept or your IMC Business Development Manager for more information on how to proceed.
Email IMC here
Labels: Blackberry, exchange, Lotus, RIM
RIM Blackberry 8110 - Now available exclusively to Vodafone
The small and stylish BlackBerry Pearl 8110 includes rich multimedia features together with powerful communications capabilities
With its built-in GPS combined with WayFinder Navigator, the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 allows users to pinpoint their location, get audible, turn-by-turn navigation, and plan and share routes
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BlackBerry 8110 Features
* Voice activated dialling
* Advanced noise and echo cancellation
* Up to 4.5 hours talk time and 14 days standby time
* Integrated GPS
* Bluetooth™ enabled
* Trackball navigation
* USB Charging
* 64MB embedded memory
* MicroSD expansion slot
* 2MP camera with flash
* Multi media Player
* Polyphonic/MIDI ring tones
* Trackball navigation
Telmap Navigator
* Powered by Telmap Navigator using built in GPS
* Latest version of 3D Mapping
* UK and Ireland maps included
* Live traffic and speed safety camera alerts
* Location search with full postcode, streets, intersections and towns
* Full pedestrian navigation experience
* In-car navigation with moving maps
* Easy location finder
* Telmap Navigator requires a separate monthly subscription - speak to your IMC Business Development Manager for pricing.
Labels: Blackberry, RIM, Vodafone
Vodafone UK and Research In Motion have announced the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8310 with built-in GPS. The new smartphone includes Vodafone Sat Nav, a powerful and user friendly navigation application.
The BlackBerry Curve 8310 is a powerful and intuitive smartphone, making it easier for busy people on the move to make calls, email, surf the net, take and send photographs, listen to music, watch videos, and access their organiser, calendar and a range of business and leisure applications. Combining its built-in GPS functionality with Vodafone Sat Nav, the BlackBerry Curve 8310 becomes a powerful all-in-one navigation system packed into a very small and stylish design.
Vodafone Sat Nav, powered by Telmap, helps customers avoid getting stuck in traffic jams with instant access to live traffic alerts; and provides weather updates and a host of other useful information such as restaurant reviews. Customers also can be reassured that they have the most up-to-date maps and directions on their smartphone, as it quickly retrieves information over the Vodafone network refreshing maps every three months.
Edit: Detailed Specifications available here
PDF available in the Files section in the right hand column of this page.
Labels: Blackberry, Blackberry 8310 curve, RIM
The First Dual-Mode Cellular and Wi-Fi BlackBerry Smartphone
Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM; TSX:RIM) today announced the BlackBerry® 8820 smartphone. Featuring RIM's thinnest smartphone design with a full and highly tactile QWERTY* keyboard, large and bright display (320 x 240), user-friendly trackball navigation system and best-in-class voice and data functionality, the BlackBerry 8820 also includes built-in GPS (Global Positioning System), RIM's latest media player enhancements, and a microSD / microSDHC (microSD High Capacity) expandable memory slot that can support current and future generations of microSD memory cards up to 32GB. The BlackBerry 8820 is the first dual-mode BlackBerry handset, combining EDGE/GPRS/GSM cellular and Wi-Fi® connectivity for data access and voice support through UMA (unlicensed mobile access) for fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) service offerings from various wireless carriers around the world.
"The BlackBerry 8820 is an extraordinary business phone for people who really care about mobile communications and productivity. It features all the renowned power and usability of the BlackBerry platform with executive class styling and unprecedented connectivity features, including cellular, Wi-Fi and built-in GPS," said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at RIM. "The BlackBerry 8820 complements our carrier partners' cellular networks with the added ability to stay connected via Wi-Fi at home, through hotspots and corporate campuses."
Wi-Fi Connectivity
The BlackBerry 8820 smartphone supports the 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi standards to enable data access over Wi-Fi connections in the enterprise, as well as through public hotspots and wireless home networks. The smartphone works in conjunction with both BlackBerry® Enterprise Server and BlackBerry® Internet Service and can seamlessly switch between cellular networks and a Wi-Fi network to allow users to access email, Instant Messaging, organizer, web browsing and other mobile data applications.
In-Brief
The BlackBerry 8820 is a quad-band GSM/GPRS and EDGE-enabled smartphone that provides global wireless voice and data capabilities with best-in-class performance. The BlackBerry 8820 features include:
• World Class Phone.
• Built-in GPS.
• microSD / microSDHC Expansion Memory.
• BlackBerry Services – The BlackBerry 8820 can operate with BlackBerry Internet Service and Blackberry Enterprise Service.
• Application Support – The BlackBerry wireless platform gives customers the capability to deploy a variety of applications.
• Multimedia – The BlackBerry 8820 supports the Bluetooth stereo audio profile (A2DP/AVRCP) and comes with the most recent BlackBerry media player refinements, allowing users to play music and search by simply typing the title, genre, artist or album name. Videos can also be played in full screen mode.
• Removable Battery – The BlackBerry 8820 comes with an ultra-thin, high-capacity, removable battery that further extends the exceptional battery life for which BlackBerry handsets are known.
• Accessories – The BlackBerry 8820 comes with a complement of accessories in the box, including a headset, travel charger, USB cable and holster.
FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE
More Images and Downloads here
DUE FOR RELEASE Q3 2007
Labels: 8800, Blackberry Wifi, RIM
Motorola Q9h announced
Motorola introduces its newest QWERTY, the MOTO Q™ 9h Windows Mobile® 6 Standard.
This sleek and robust device is packed with power, functionality and offers a cool design that satisfies the appetite of gadget lovers, business professionals and even fashion conscious consumers. The MOTO Q™ 9h is more than just a device — it’s a statement of power and personality. Its precise and compelling form factor highlights the devices’ visual appeal and feel. Within its lean form lies High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) technology for lightening fast speed and immediate downloading capabilities. The MOTO Q™ 9h offers a host of features such as access to corporate and personal. Personal and Corporate Microsoft Exchange instant messaging are also viewable from the home screen.¹ With advanced imaging, music functionality, integrated stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology and ample memory, the MOTO Q™ 9h is a mobile revolution at your fingertips!
Release dates TBA
Labels: HSDPA, Motorola, Q, RIM, Windows Mobile
The Blackberry 8300 - Codenamed Daytona now known as "The Curve" has been launched by Research In Motion.
The marketing website at http://www.blackberrycurve.com has been released and details of UK network providers will be available shortly.
This handset brings a QWERTY keyboard with the included 'Pearl' navigation system popular in the 8100 and 8800 handsets released earlier this year, as well as the included 2 megapixel camera.
Main Features
* Phone, email, text messaging (SMS and MMS), browser, instant messaging and organizer applications in a single smartphone
* 2 megapixel camera with built-in flash
* Next-generation media player with audio and video playback in a variety of formats*
* High capacity battery
* Preloaded with BlackBerry® Maps application**
* Trackball navigation system
* Dynamic, highly responsive experience when viewing attachments and graphics, browsing the web and running applications
* Full QWERTY keyboard
* Bluetooth® headset, hands-free and serial port profiles supported
* High resolution LCD screen with light sensing technology
* Polyphonic and MP3 ringtones
* 64 MB of memory and expandable memory via microSD card***
* Quad-band support for 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM™/GPRS and EDGE**** networks
Labels: Blackberry, Blackberry 8800, Curve, Pearl, RIM
The rules for North American Daylight Saving Time change on 11th March 2007. This may affect your BlackBerry service, causing appointments and reminders to appear one hour late on some BlackBerry handhelds.
The changes are only relevant to you if:
1. You ever use your BlackBerry handheld in the United States or Canada
2. You have handheld calendar appointments shared with colleagues who create those appointments with computers based in the United States or Canada.
For more information, please visit the RIM website at
http://www.blackberry.com/select/dst2007
Labels: DST, RIM
