BlackBerry Accessories

Currently, there are just not that many themes available for installation on the BlackBerry Pearl/8100. The reason for this is that Plazmic, RIMs BlackBerry Graphics Support Subsidary has not released an Update to the Plazmic Content Development Kit (CDK), which contains the Theme Builder (PTB) that supports themes for this device.

The only Themes available at this time are those provided by Plazmic for Over the Air (OTA) installation on the BlackBerryExtras Website and those created for the different Carriers and provided in the Pearl Operating System/Included Applications (OS) Installation Download file.

The OTA Themes can be installed by pointing your Pearl Internet Browser to http://mobile.blackberry.com//mss/extras and clicking on Free Themes.

The Vendor Themes can be obtained by following the procedure in this thread, How to Unlock all Hidden and vendor themes. Remember to access the blackberry.alx and install these themes using Application Loader in the Desktop Manager, you need to have downloaded the current OS for your Pearl and executed the download to install it on your PC.

Once the Update to the CDK and PTB version 4.2 is released, I’m sure our great theme builders will get to work and start creating themes for the Pearl. But please be patient. Plazmic does not provide information as to when or what will be included in any future release of their support tools.

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Keeping your Blackberry Pearl in the best possible condition is an important consideration for owners. Because the handset quickly becomes you main connection to the rest of the world, protecting it from damage is essential. The best way of keeping your Blackberry safe is by putting it inside a protective leather case, and there are plenty of different options available.

In the past, using a leather mobile phone case to protect your phone means that you have to compromise on the style of the phone, and even on the function. Some cases are baggy and cause the phone to be swamped by the bulk of the case, while having a plastic sheet over the buttons can make it hard to enter information using the keypad.

Thankfully, the latest range of multi colored leather cases for Blackberry Pearl that are now available are able to protect the phone better, but also allow you to retain the great looks of the phone and access all its functions through the regular keypad without the problems of having a clear plastic sheet over the buttons.

These fantastic new leather cases offer great protection thanks to their strong outer shell, and the natural material of the leather, but also allow you to express your own personality with a great range of different colors to choose from when it comes to picking the case that you want for your Blackberry.

Whether you want to settle for classic black leather, or want a more modern feel for your Blackberry, and would rather opt for a brighter color like magenta or acid green, then you can. The latest range of multi colored leather cases for Blackberry Pearl are slim line and strong, and offer easy access to all the keys and controls of your phone. The screen is completely unimpaired by the case, and you can easily connect the phone to a computer.

The cases come complete with a detachable belt clip, and even have a gap to allow users to take photographs using the built in camera. If you’re looking for a distinctive leather case in order to protect your Blackberry pearl without having to compromise on looks, then this range of multi colored leather cases are ideal for your needs, and will really complement your phone while keeping it completely safe.

Read customers’ raves or visit Sena’s website for more details.

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Unlike other headphones, which simply rely on the sound they produce to cover up any external noises, these fantastic in ear isolator earphones from Seido have a special design that allows them to isolate the external sounds, and allow you to enjoy a particularly rich sound that you want to hear, such as a phone conversation or music.

 The 2 in 1 InEar Isolator headphones from Seidio are specially designed to work perfectly with the Blackberry range of mobile phones such as the 8100, 8800 and 8830 models, and have a sleek and elegant design that fits in perfectly with the high tech look of the latest phone designs.The earphones plug directly into your BlackBerry, and allow you to listen to MP3 files stored on your phone in fantastic high quality at all times. They include noise canceling technology, but also include a warning tone when a call is coming in, to let you know that you need to answer it.

Simply push the button on the headset cord, to answer a phone call, and you will get the call through your earphones then push the button again to hang up. The inline volume control can be used at anytime during the call to adjust the levels, and allow you to go from rocking out to your favorite tune to conducting a business meeting over the phone seamlessly.

The Seidio 2 in 1 InEar Isolator headphones look great, and work fantastically, but are also a very innovative design. The headphone cord is extendible and simply needs to be pulled out to release it, meaning that you can forget about snagged and twisted cables, and simply rely on the headphones being ready to use whenever you are.

The pack comes complete with two sets of ear pieces to ensure that you get a perfect fit. The ear pieces are the secret to the noise canceling design, and mould perfectly to the shape of your ear to be more comfortable than any other model on the market.

If you want to listen to your music rather than the sounds around you, then this set of noise canceling phone headphones are the perfect product for you, and are designed to work exclusively with your Blackberry mobile phone.

Seidio’s 2-in-1 InEar Isolator earphones comes in 2 configurations; standard and retractable.  These earphones are priced at $69.95, 

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Traveling for business can be both rewarding and tiring, and one of the hardest aspects is being away from loved ones. Thanks to modern technology, keeping in touch with friends and family has never been easier. Mobile phones, lap top computers connected to the internet, and even the trusty hotel room phone are all on offer to allow us to talk whenever we want, but the more we need to talk, the more devices we need to have with us. Just imagine that instead of having to carry separate phones and everything else with you wherever you go you could save space by using two SIM cards on your Blackberry Pearl.Using two SIM cards on your Blackberry Pearl is actually a lot easier than you may have thought, and there are a number of solutions available that allow you to do this. In the past, using a second SIM on a mobile phone entailed taking out the one card and replacing it with another, but now, with the latest technology, it has become possible to change from one SIM to another with just a few pushes of a button.

There are several ways of putting more than one SIM in your Blackberry Pearl. One option is to cut down a standard SIM and then install it in a special holder that then holds the two cards and allows the phone to access both of them.

Another, preferable option is to get a special Super SIM Card, which can then have all the information copied onto it, including the numbers and network identity data, so that you can enjoy the convenience of using two SIM cards on your Blackberry Pearl or other mobile phone.

Having a Super SIM solution is a much more elegant way of getting the switchable SIM, and thanks to the expandable and adaptable operations of the Blackberry, you will be able to switch between the two cards with a few button presses, allowing you to have the luxury of being able to chat to your family and friends from your business phone, and letting you keep in touch wherever you are in the world.

For more information, visit DuoSIM at http://www.duosim.com/

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Mobile TV has been touted as the next big thing on cell phones for the last couple of years, but it is only recently that the technology has caught up with the imagination of designers, and the latest generation of mobiles has relay allowed the medium to finally take off. The large screen of the Blackberry is better suited to television programs than many of its competitors, and now, thanks to BBTV, you can enjoy many of your favorite shows on the move and finally watch TV on your blackberry wherever you go.

BBTV is a special media player that is designed to work on the BlackBerry mobile phone, and allows you to see a whole range of specially selected programs that have been specially adapted to display perfectly on the screen of your phone.

The world of mobile TV is based around short clips and easy to digest programming that is intended to be watched on the go. From news headlines through to comedy clips and short scenes and highlights from top shows, there is plenty of great content to enjoy.

BBTV is available on BlackBerry mobile phones from the Canada West network and other providers. It brings high quality content to your phone, and lets you enjoy what you want wherever you are; an excellent service to subscribe if you commute long distances to and from work.

By adding this small piece of software and adding the option of watching TV on the screen of your blackberry, you will get access to lots of exciting new TV shows wherever you are, and extend the functionality of your Blackberry.

If you have been holding your breath and waiting for the onset of full scale Mobile TV, then the chances are that the BBTV system will strike you as a bit of a compromise, and no doubt feel a little let down by the fact that it does not yet include the capacity to let you watch full shows and blockbuster movies. This is the age of HDTV and it is BBGears’ hope that in the near future, besides full blockbuster movies, full HD shows can be streamed OTA without the need for special HD antennas.

As a step along the way to a world where the movies and top TV shows are made accessible to mobile phones on an on-demand basis, BBTV is a great starting point, and offers good picture quality, and integrates well with the overall shape of the phone. It may not be perfect, and may be a little limited for some tastes, but as with anything else, the more people that take up the opportunity to get the service, the better the service will get.

For more information and BBTV subscription, please visit Canada.com’s BBTV page.

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BlackBerry users are typically people on the move; be it for business, pleasure or both. I am one of them who travels often; so much so that I tend to keep my family photos in my BlackBerry to view them whenever I felt lonely. I tried taking photos using the built-in camera but the quality of these images are nothing compared to digital cameras.

In this post, I would like to introduce you to a software by Ascendo Inc. called Ascendo Photos. Ascendo Photos is an image manager for your BlackBerry. Using this relatively cheap software, you can transfer your family photos (of course you can transfer other photos too) from your desktop to your BlackBerry and use these set of photos as backgrounds, slideshows or even screen savers.

One of my acquaintance, who is a real estate agent, uses this software to showcase real estates to potential customers. He now uses a digital camera to take photographs of this sales inventory, transfer the images into his BlackBerry and uses it as a selling tool. Just an idea I wanted to share with you on how you can maximise the use of this product.

With this nifty little program, I can now easily transfer (a matter of drag and drop) and manage my family photos on my BlackBerry. Thanks to Ascendo Photos, my family has been closer to me whenever I travel than before.

The Ascendo Photos software is sold at Handago for $29.95.

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Personally, I prefer vertical holsters like the one featured in this post. The pitch black color adds an aura of professionalism and can even be worn into boardrooms and high profile meetings without fearing of looking unprofessional. The lambskin adds a touch of elegance to the overall gadget that you carry. Futhermore, the lambskin is soft to the touch andis comfortable when you hold or wear the holsters on your belt.

The swivel clip provides comfort regardless if you are standing or sitting or lying down. Adjustable at 360 degrees rotation, you can position the holsters anyway you lik; suiting your body shape and structure.

With a built-in proximity sensor in this holster, it will maximize your BlackBerry’s battery life by detecting that your BlackBerry 8800 has been placed in and proceeds to shut off the screen. With this feature, you can configure different notifications for incoming calls, emails, SMS or instant messaging.

Unlike other common holsters that uses velcro or buttons as closure, this holster uses magnetic materials; making it easy to open and close whenever you want to retrieve or keep your BlackBerry 8800.

You may purchase this lambskin leather swivel holster from Amazon for $29.99 (offered at $16.65 at press time).

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If you prefer not to have those bulky leather cover or pouch for you BlackBerry 8800 Smartphone, you can still protect it with a BlackBerry skin. The skin provides a rubberized shell which will protect your BlackBerry 8800 from dings, bangs and drops. As the skin is rubbery, it provides you with a better grip on the smartphone and shields it from the normal wear and tear.

Although the skin may seem to cover the entire BlackBerry 8800, it actually has openings for audio input and output ports, mini USB ports, programmable convenience keys and stereo jack. As you can observe from the inset picture, the skin does not cover the keyboard and screen; so you can have unrestricted access to them.

You can get the BlackBerry 8800 Black Skin Case from BlackBerryKing for $14.95. Note that this skin case comes in white color too and is compatible with both the Blackberry 8800c and Blackberry 8800r.

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