Air Canada adds USB Chargers at every seat

Under what Air Canada is labeling Project XM (Extreme Makeover) they are installing three-prong plugs for laptops, and USB ports to recharge iPods and BlackBerry devices at all seats by the end of 2007.

You can read the eintire Globe and Mail article here.

Airport Security Will Accept Blackberry Confirmation

Imagine the time you can save...

You are flying through the airport, you hit security and while placing your Blackberry on the belt, you can flash them your boarding details. Thats right, your Blackberry will speed you through security.

See the entire article here.

Placing Phone Call From An E-Mail

Have you ever been in the middle of reading an e-mail when you realize it would be more efficient to call sender rather than e-mail a reply.

Here is a tip to place the call directly to the sender of the e-mail.
- While viewing the e-mail, click on the menu button
- Scroll to Call ########
- Click Enter and proceed to the call

This is a much quicker way to place a call than exiting out of the e-mail, proceeding to the phone icon, scrolling through the list (or dial by name).

I hope you can make use of this little tip the next time you place a call.

What are you Blackberry Plans Over The Holidays?

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.

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.

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 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!