Tuesday, December 16, 2008

O2 announce BlackBerry Curve 8900 available Jan 5


The recently announced (see here) BlackBerry Curve 8900 (aka Javelin) will be available to order from O2 in the new year (Jan 5th).

More about the BlackBerry Curve 8900

A sleek, new twist on a classic style the BlackBerry Curve 8900 is the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone to date and comes with a highly refined design and comfortable in-hand feel.

The latest QWERTY BlackBerry® handheld with a new generation of technology for intuitive performance combined with a stylish design. Featuring the comprehensive business functionality you would expect from BlackBerry’s latest Smartphone, offering push email, full web and internet browsing as well as a new version of BlackBerry desktop manager, providing an enjoyable and exceptional communications experience.



Designed for…

Business customers who want the latest, must-have Smartphone from BlackBerry, delivering all the office capabilities of voice, email and internet browsing with premium multi-media features, in a sleek, sharp handheld Smartphone.

A bit more detail…

* Send and receive emails in real-time and download, open and amend attachments
* Receive, view, and send files in HTML format with full HTML browsing capability
* Receive emails and calls internationally using Quad-Band functionality
* Wi-Fi compatibibility for even faster web access
* Crisp, high quality screen – 480 x 360 Screen (half VGA+)
* 256 MB onboard memory
* 1GB Micro-SD card for storing photos, videos and MP3s. Support for 16GB cards
* Easy mouse navigation with 9-way trackball
* Premium BlackBerry® media player for capturing and playing video footage, storing and listening to music and taking and storing photographic images
* Full BlackBerry® messaging and PIM feature set
* Multi-media messaging with MMS, SMS and Instant Messaging
* Full screen PC-like HTML browsing
* Spell checker for word processing and emails

See the full specifications here (o2)

Update 29th December - this will also be available on the Vodafone network in the new year Generic Spec Sheet here

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Thursday, October 02, 2008

RIM Launch TouchScreen BlackBerry handset - The Storm


BlackBerry Storm Delivers the Full Power of the BlackBerry Platform on the World’s Leading Networks with the World’s First “Clickable” Touch-Screen Smartphone

Research In Motion announce the launch of the touch-screen BlackBerry Storm (exclusive to Vodafone in Europe). Continuing the 3G front introduced by the Bold with UMTS/HSPA offering data speeds up to 7.2 mb/s this handset alssees the intuitive touch interface popular with many Smartphones on the market today.

Features such as the accelerometer (which changes the keyboard from SureType to Qwerty as you rotate) and the "click" feedback given when the keys are pressed give a user confidence to enter data whenever and wherever they are.

Main Features
* BlackBerry® Internet Service, BlackBerry® Unite!, BlackBerry® Professional Software and BlackBerry® Enterprise Server support
* Preloaded DataViz® Documents to Go® allows users to edit Microsoft® Word, Excel and PowerPoint files directly on the handset
* 3.2 megapixel camera with variable zoom, auto focus and a powerful flash that also provides continuous lighting when recording video
* Built-in GPS supports location-based applications and services, as well as geotagging of photos
* 1 GB of onboard memory storage and a microSD™/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 16 GB of additional storage
* Media player that can play movies smoothly in full-screen mode, display pictures and slideshows quickly and manage an entire music collection; playlists can be created directly on the handset and there’s an equalizer with 11 preset filters – including “Lounge,” “Jazz” and “Hip Hop” – for customized audio ranges when using wired headphones or external speakers
* A 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, support for Bluetooth® stereo audio profile (A2DP/AVRCP) and dedicated volume controls
* Sleek, elegant design with contoured corners, stainless steel back and chrome accents surrounding its large (3.25") glass lens; its exceptional 480 x 360 resolution at 184 ppi is crisp and bright with eye-pleasing clarity
* An ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts backlighting for ideal screen viewing and an accelerometer that allows customers to view applications in either portrait or landscape mode by simply rotating the handset
* Removable and rechargeable 1400 mAhr battery that provides approximately six hours of talk time on 3G networks and 15 days of standby time



Press Release here
More Information on the Storm here
Download Specification Sheet here

UPDATE 09/12/08 - Now Available to order for both BIS and BES BlackBerry subscribers.

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Tuesday, March 04, 2008

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
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Telmap Navigator requires a separate monthly subscription - speak to your IMC Business Development Manager for pricing.

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Friday, January 04, 2008

Vodafone Launches new style USB Modem


The latest version of Vodafone's USB modem range now includes a USB stick style (rather than the USB dongle or cable connected modems).

Operating using data download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps (14 times faster than standard 3G) where available this 3g/HSDPA device also offers HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) speeds of up to 1.4 Mb/ps.

The new USB Stick modem will be available from the 10th of January.

The USB Dongle style modem below (with connecting cable) has also been re-styled and is available now.


Vodafone have also upgraded the network in the busiest areas to 3.6Mbps to deliver a more robust service, enabling existing customers to enjoy faster data speeds in mobile broadband 7.2 areas (see previous posted 7.2 information here).

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