Is there ever a bad time to use your Blackberry? During family dinner? While on vacation? While someone is speaking to you? During family outings? In a meeting? During a presentation?
I'm sure we have all caught ourselves having to sneak in a "Blackberry hit" once in a while on the weekend. It generally is taking us away from something else that we should be doing.
What are your Blackberry plans over the coming holidays? Silicon.com did a little survey. The results can be found here.
Let me know your thoughts about the survey.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
USB Charger For Your Blackberry
Here's a great gadget to keep a lookout for!
Ecosol Solar Technologies, an Ottawa based company, has been awarded a "Consumer Electronics Association (CES) Best Innovations 2007 Design and Engineering" award for the Powerstick Universal Portable Charger.
The Powerstick is a portable power source for your Blackberry (or any other electronic device). You simply recharge it from any USB device and pop it into your briefcase or pocket. Then you can charge up your device whenever and wherever you want. No more scouting for power outlets at the airport for that last minute charge prior to boarding your flight!
With this handy gadget, your suitcase or briefcase will no longer be filled with knotted, spaghetti wired power adapters.
I can't wait to get mine.
Ecosol Solar Technologies, an Ottawa based company, has been awarded a "Consumer Electronics Association (CES) Best Innovations 2007 Design and Engineering" award for the Powerstick Universal Portable Charger.
The Powerstick is a portable power source for your Blackberry (or any other electronic device). You simply recharge it from any USB device and pop it into your briefcase or pocket. Then you can charge up your device whenever and wherever you want. No more scouting for power outlets at the airport for that last minute charge prior to boarding your flight!
With this handy gadget, your suitcase or briefcase will no longer be filled with knotted, spaghetti wired power adapters.
I can't wait to get mine.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Elmer Fudd Adds A Blackberry To His Christmas List
Did you ever wonder what Elmer Fudd's life would have been like with his very own Blackberry? Maybe he would have caught "dat waskally wabbit" after all.
A growing number of hunters are heading to the bush with more than just their shotguns in tow. They are going armed with Blackberries strapped to their belts.
Whether it's to communicate with other hunters or just pass the time during their hunt, you can read more by clicking here.
I wonder if they ask the deer to wait if an important message just appeared and they start their crackberry prayer :-)
A growing number of hunters are heading to the bush with more than just their shotguns in tow. They are going armed with Blackberries strapped to their belts.
Whether it's to communicate with other hunters or just pass the time during their hunt, you can read more by clicking here.
I wonder if they ask the deer to wait if an important message just appeared and they start their crackberry prayer :-)
Monday, November 27, 2006
A Blackberry Massage
If you are looking for a Christmas gift for a special someone (aka Crackberry someone), here is an gift certificate idea for a "Blackberry massage". It is becoming more popular at spas in local communities (as well as hotels and resorts)
The massage generally focusses on "Blue Thumb" and easing tension on various arm and hand muscles (specifically the thumb and wrist area). They use Blackberry based balm to massage into your hands during the treatment.
For more details you can view an ABC news item from December 2006 here. You can also visit your local Hyatt hotel website for details or click here for the Hyatt Stillwater Spa in Toronto menu with more details.
Costs range anywhere from $30 to $80 for the 30 minute massage. Blackberry device not included. :-)
Enjoy!
The massage generally focusses on "Blue Thumb" and easing tension on various arm and hand muscles (specifically the thumb and wrist area). They use Blackberry based balm to massage into your hands during the treatment.
For more details you can view an ABC news item from December 2006 here. You can also visit your local Hyatt hotel website for details or click here for the Hyatt Stillwater Spa in Toronto menu with more details.
Costs range anywhere from $30 to $80 for the 30 minute massage. Blackberry device not included. :-)
Enjoy!
Sunday, November 26, 2006
What Seat Did You Get On Your Flight?
Today's tip will get you access to better (if not the best) seats on your flight. Whether you are flying domestically or internationally, this URL is a great addition to you Blackberry bookmarks.
Seat Guru (http://mobile.seatguru.com) is a great database that evaluates seats on 30+ global airlines and rates them for you. The seats are color coded (red, yellow, green) based on location, amenities, exit row, leg room, under seat electric outlet, lighting, movie screen location, 1st and last person to be served a meal in Business class etc.
All you need to enter is your airline and type of aircraft then sit back and let your Blackberry evaluate your current seat and then show you where you want to sit.
Now, I need to find a software program that can identify where the loud snoring passenger is sitting on those overseas flights :-)
Let me know how you like this like URL
Seat Guru (http://mobile.seatguru.com) is a great database that evaluates seats on 30+ global airlines and rates them for you. The seats are color coded (red, yellow, green) based on location, amenities, exit row, leg room, under seat electric outlet, lighting, movie screen location, 1st and last person to be served a meal in Business class etc.
All you need to enter is your airline and type of aircraft then sit back and let your Blackberry evaluate your current seat and then show you where you want to sit.
Now, I need to find a software program that can identify where the loud snoring passenger is sitting on those overseas flights :-)
Let me know how you like this like URL
Friday, November 24, 2006
Dial By Number on Blackberry - Mystery Solved
If you have ever called an automated attendant and been asked to enter/spell the person's last name or a word...ughhh, uhhh, fumble fumble...you can solve that with the attached link I located.
It's quick and easy solution. Just hold the ALT key + the letter you need to spell and let your Blackberry do the necessary touch tone "translation".
Give it a try and let me know what you think!
It's quick and easy solution. Just hold the ALT key + the letter you need to spell and let your Blackberry do the necessary touch tone "translation".
Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Texting and Driving? Think Again!
CBS ran a story November 22nd that should make you ponder the dangers of using your Blackberry while driving. While the first time you do it, it seems like an innocent thing... but as that one last unattended detail requires a quick e-mail to someone, you are flirting with disaster!
A number of corporations are creating company policies that state that using a cellphone or Blackberry while driving a car is not permitted. This will minimize the risk to the corporation, but people still do it.
Take a look at the segment.
Matt
A number of corporations are creating company policies that state that using a cellphone or Blackberry while driving a car is not permitted. This will minimize the risk to the corporation, but people still do it.
Take a look at the segment.
Matt
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
