I wonder whether more money is spent on our gadgets or the things we use to hold and protect our gadgets? One of the major players in this arena is Otterbox. They make cases for just about any phone, including iPhones, Blackberrys, Palms as well as iPods. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related, Reviews

Tagged: Blackberry, Case, Otterbox

Otterbox Blackberry Curve 8300 Series Case Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 18, 2009 at 5:08 pm.

I’m going to sound like a big stick in the mud, but I don’t really care where all my friends are at any given moment of the day. Maybe that’s because I only have 2.5 friends in the first place. Don’t get me started about the .5 thing… If you are not like me and have a bazillion buddies, and a BlackBerry (or iPhone), you’ll probably love Loopt. It will let you see where everyone is and what they are doing. So go check it out while I sit here in my basement office, all alone. No, I’m not bitter. Really, I’m not. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related, News

Tagged: Blackberry

Get Loopt with your BlackBerry originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 12, 2009 at 5:39 pm.

PocketMac has a long history of useful applications, and now they offer a tool to help you recover a lost Smartphone- Blackberry ER. Considering how much personal info there is on the typical Blackberry, this is potentially a very handy tool. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related

Tagged: Backup

Blackberry ER: A Recovery Utility originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 8, 2009 at 12:30 pm.

I know what a lot of you are thinking… “oh great, another Bluetooth ear piece. And I have to be honest, I thought the same thing when I saw this. Boy was I wrong! First of all, it is an actual Research In Motion Blackberry branded device, not some third party off brand. RIM is coming out with alot more branded accessories lately, mainly due to the huge growth the company has had with getting their phones out to the mass market. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related

Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

RIM Blackberry HS500 Bluetooth Headset Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 26, 2009 at 7:52 am.

I recently had to replace my Apple iPhone (1st gen.) headset. Not an easy task, since there is apparently some issue preventing me from going to the Apple Store and purchasing a new set meant for newer model iPhones. So to eBay I went. I spent $20.00, plus shipping from Hong Kong, for an original headset. If I had been aware of iFrogz EarPollution Plugz with a Mic, I could have replaced my original headset with these excellent earbuds for $19.99. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related, iPhone related

Tagged: Blackberry, Headphones, iPhone

ifrogz EarPollution Plugz with Mic Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 12, 2009 at 7:30 am.

Because you are reading this I would bet that you use some form of protection… (for your personal electronic equipment…).  While you may be OK with Junior  playing in traffic, you shutter at the thought of your Ipod or phone getting scratched.  Bodyguardz hears you, and while they can’t help Junior, they can help protect your gadgets with custom fitted strong plastic covers for your gear. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related, Generic PDA related, Handheld PCs / Ultra Portables

Tagged: Blackberry protection, Bodyguardz

BodyGuardz Personal Electronics Protection Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 19, 2009 at 9:23 pm.

Who has a mobile device and a little time to kill throughout their day? My guess is just about all of us, especially when it comes to having a bit of fun. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related, Palm OS related, Windows Mobile related

Tagged: Blackberry, Games, Palm, Windows Mobile

Astraware Boardgames Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 31, 2009 at 7:47 pm.

V-MODA has recently introduced their newly styled earbuds in their Vibe series, the Vibe II w/microphone. While Vibe II’s are more compact and polished than the original Vibes, the big questions are; how do they sound and function compared to the already saturated earbud market….. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Audio / Video Gear, Blackberry related, iPhone related

Tagged: Earphones

V-MODA’s Vibe II with Microphone Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 28, 2009 at 7:00 am.

The Wrapsol protection system is a family of products that strive to wrap your various devices in a sheath of protecting film. They sent me a pile of systems, and I tried the Android G1, iPod Touch, and Sony PSP systems for this review. Essentially the system is the same for any supported device, but I figured doing it three times was sufficient to get a feel for the repeatability of my results. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Android related, Blackberry related, Gaming Gear

Tagged: Case, Screen Protector

Wrapsol Protection System Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 21, 2009 at 9:23 am.

There are plenty of apps out there for just about everyone and everything,  however not everybody likes to pay for them.  So for the people out there that are what some may call “cheap” (like myself) I have come up with my list of the top 5 must have FREE apps for the Blackberry Storm.  Some on this list are productive and some are just plain fun. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related

Tagged: Blackberry, Software

5 must have FREE apps for the Blackberry Storm originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 14, 2009 at 7:51 pm.

I originally did a review for eWallet for the Palm OS about a year ago. I liked the program then, and I like eWallet v.6.1.4 for Blackberry well enough that I am tempted to just post the old review and stamp it ‘Ditto!” … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related

Tagged: Blackberry, ID, Password, Security

Ilium Software’s eWallet for Blackberry originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 21, 2009 at 9:48 pm.

Here’s an interesting idea. It’s the Phone Slipper. It’s a silicone case for your iPhone or Blackberry 8300, 8310, 8320 or 8330, that will protect your phone, as well as act like a wallet. There’s a slot in the back where you can slide several credit cards and … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related, Spotlight Gadgets, iPhone related

Tagged: Case, Wallet

Ditch your wallet with the Phone Slipper originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 16, 2009 at 7:44 pm.

The Blackberry Visor Mount Speakerphone (VM-605) is a pretty, slick new device from RIM that combines a hands-free speakerphone with an FM transmitter to let you hear your Blackberry over the car’s speakers. In appearance and function, it is a piece of art.

Besides a hands-free speakerphone, it is also billed as your gateway to ‘Road Ready Tunes’ and as being GPS friendly. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related, Car Gear, Wireless

Tagged: Blackberry, Bluetooth, Hands Free, speakerphone

Blackberry Visor Mount Speakerphone VM-605 Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 15, 2009 at 7:28 pm.

“New Media. Original Content. On Demand.”

Mediafly is your source for video and audio personalized channels including podcasts and more delivered to virtually any media-enabled device.”

I don’t really do audiobooks or podcasts- I’m just too visual of a person to focus on that sort of thing for too long. My mind wanders and the next thing I know I am engrossed on something else while the content plays to an empty audience. I tell you this so you understand that when I looked at Mediafly for all of my podcasting needs (at Julie’s request), I did so with an attitude of hopeful pessimism- hey, at least it offers video, right?. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Audio / Video Gear, Blackberry related

Tagged: Blackberry, media, podcasts, rss, Software

Mediafly for the Blackberry Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on June 27, 2009 at 7:16 am.

If you want to add a little pizazz to your BlackBerry Bold, Curve or Storm, check out the new Vibes and Vibe FX flexible skins from iSkin. They are available in several candy colors and feature embedded Microban antimicrobial product protection. That way if you let someone with … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Case

Skin your BlackBerry Bold, Curve and Storm originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on June 11, 2009 at 4:29 pm.

I take my Blackberry Bold with me everywhere I go (and yes many would say I am a Crackberry addict). I regularly drain the battery to near empty using it to check/answer my emails, make phone calls (using my bluetooth headset), text message, IM, surf the Net, tether my laptop to at&t’s 3G network, play a few games, etc. To help alleviate this headache, case-mate has recently released an innovative product that will keep your Bold charged through even the most power hungry days. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related

Tagged: Case, Power

Case-Mate BlackBerry Bold 9000 Fuel – Rechargeable Battery Pack Holster Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on June 11, 2009 at 9:00 am.

With every new device I receive, the first thing I do, (after the new tech-toy rush wears off, of course) is start to think about which case am I going to order to protect it. Typically this pondering weighs function, form and style. That said, the place I look to first is vajacases.com to see what they have available for my latest and greatest device. After nearly a decade of ordering from them, they have yet to let me down or even come close to disappointing me. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related, Gear

Tagged: Blackberry, Case, Vaja

Vaja’s ivolution Top SP Case for the Blackberry Bold originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 6, 2009 at 1:00 am.

I recently purchased the Blackberry Storm and since it is my first exploration in to the world of touch screen phones I thought I might want to protect it.  The salesperson at my local cellular provider was fairly high on the Body Glove snap-on case.  Let’s check it out. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related

Tagged: Blackberry, Body Glove, Cell Phone Case, Storm

Glove Snap-On Case for the Blackberry Storm originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 23, 2009 at 1:00 am.

I’ve decided to approach my review of the BlackBerry Storm (9530) Smartphone from Verizon differently than I normally would. Instead of using the phone for several days and posting a complete review all at once, I’m going to journal my experiences with this phone over the next seven days. Be sure to come back each day to see how this phone is working for me and what my final thoughts are at the end of the week. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related

Tagged: Blackberry, Smartphone

A Week with the BlackBerry Storm Smartphone originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 6, 2009 at 9:38 pm.

Perfection. That sums up the Vaja Classic Blackberry 8800 case.
Currently, the Blackberry 8800 is my device of choice (with me 24/7). Every
cool piece of personal technology deserves a case that compliments its form
and features while protecting it from the hazards of day-to-day life. This Vaja
case does both with style & craftsmanship second to none.

… [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related

Tagged: Case

Vaja BlackBerry 8800 Classic Leather Case originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 24, 2007 at 5:40 pm.

The first thought that came to my mind as I was opening the Noreve BlackBerry 8800 Tradition leather case was that of a finely crafted European wallet. The case is well made and very stylish. Definitely something you could slide into the breast pocket of your business suit.

… [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related

Tagged: Case

Noreve BlackBerry 8800 Tradition Leather Case originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on June 14, 2007 at 8:00 am.

It’s hard for me to believe that I’ve not reviewed a
BlackBerry device in over 6 years. The
last device that I reviewed was the
950,
which was an email only device shaped like a pager. Back in 2001, BlackBerry
products did not have telephony capabilities. These devices were for one purpose and one
purpose only: email. Wow, times sure have changed, haven’t they? That’s especially evident with the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 series smartphone. This little beauty sports a quad band GSM radio, a wonderful display and an innovative trackball pointer. Will this phone cause me to put my
Treo 680
and 750
in my
drawer o’ phones, or will it end up there itself? You will have to keep reading
to find the answer.

… [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related

Tagged: Cellular, Mobile Phone, Phone

BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Smartphone originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 6, 2007 at 6:00 pm.