Are you frustrated about your BlackBerry Pearl’s short battery life? Do you hate it when on your BlackBerry, the out-of-battery indication comes on? Do you wish you have an extra 5 minutes of battery time?
As with all mobile devices, we are very dependent on battery power. The standard 900mAh battery that comes with the BlackBerry Pearl when you first bought it seem insufficient as your usage increases day by day. Seidio has a high capacity rechargeable lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery that is specifically designed for your BlackBerry Pearl. At 2400mAh capacity, Seidio’s extended battery provides an increase of 170% capacity compared to your standard battery.
A very quick note before we continue. This only works for T-Mobile’s BlackBerry Pearl. If you are on Cingular, check back here as we will update this post whenever the Cingular version is out.
When you purchase this high capacity battery, it comes with a battery door which has a speaker opening for better sound quality and volume, a camera cut out hole for camera and flash as well as a self-portrait mirror.
Note that this battery will increase the thickness of your BlackBerry Pearl by 5-6mm and increase the overall weight by approximately 0.8 ounces. The Seidio extended battery is an essential accessory for BlackBerry Pearl (8100) users who worries about missing a charge.
You can obtain the Seidio BlackBerry Pearl Extended Battery for $49.95 from Seidio’s Online Store.
If you are wondering if this is the sequel for Samuel L. Jackson’s Snakes on A Plane, it is not. We are introducing real snake skins made into BlackBerry pouches to you. If you are gung-ho on reptiles, check out these python skins ranging from cream to brown colors to adorn your BlackBerry 8700s.
Please note that these leather are made from REAL snake skins sourced from Thailand and treated in Italy. They are then handmade in Canada by a premier bag-maker. The dark accents on the pouch you see are natural snake markings and not colored which means that no two pouches are the same. Each one is unique and in its own league.
The interior are made of very high-grade Italian pig suede; ensuring that your BlackBerry is pampered by the soft texture of the material. The sleeper magnet is placed under the fabrics and puts your BlackBerry 8700 in holstered mode regardless of the direction you insert your phone.
There are multiple colors to choose; Cream, Taupe, Grey, Yellow, Brown and Glossy Brown. You can obtain your snake skin pouch from GizmoSkin for $99.95.
The craze is on for Apple iPhone and the beautiful interface unveiled in the recently concluded MacWorld Conference 2007. So hot is the interface that it has reached BlackBerry shores in the form of BlackBerry themes. You can now have your very own iPhone theme on your BlackBerry (for 7100s and 8700s models only).
This is an example of how the iBerry theme would look like on a 7100.
And this is how the iBerry iPhone Theme would look like on a BlackBerry 8700.
Both the iBerry themes for BlackBerry 7100 and BlackBerry 8700 can be obtained from BlackBerry Theme Central. To get access to these themes, you will need to donate any amount as long as it is above $4. More information and donation instructions can be obtained from BTC’s website.
There are some who do not favor the swivel holster that comes with the BlackBerry 8700 devices. It feels rigid and does not protect the body of the BlackBerry device from knocks and scratches. Furthermore, it feels (a matter of perception) as if the BlackBerry device can fall off the holster anytime.
The Monaco Apex Hydro Pouch on the other hand, provides the comfort that the BlackBerry device is securely held. Made of hydro-foam, the pouch is simple, clean and looks professional (mainly because it is black in color). Apart from that, the pouch is durable, versatile, compact and has a ratcheting metal clip which allows you to rotate your BlackBerry vertically or horizontally.
Being a pouch, the Monaco Apex Hydro case offers all round protection for your BlackBerry; absorbing shocks because of its soft padding and is water resistant. With an opening at the top, your BlackBerry will slip in and out easily and while placed in the pouch, the Sleeper function is activated.
The Monaco Apex Hydro Pouch is compatible with the BlackBerry 8700c, 8700g, 8700r and 8703e. You can get a unit of this pouch from Blackberryden at $19.95.
Is your desk or desk-side cluttered with cables and wires that makes your office looks unsightly and untidy? Are you constantly reminding yourself to carry along your BlackBerry’s USB cables and charger?
Today, you can organize your desktop to ensure that it’s free from wires and cables by getting one of these Desktop Cradle for your BlackBerry Pearl from BoxWave. The BoxWave cradle is an USB attached gadget that can be used to synchronize your BlackBerry Pearl with your computer and at the same time, charging your BlackBerry. All you need to do is attach the cradle to your computer and dock your BlackBerry Pearl while not in use.
BoxWave’s Desktop Cradle comes in 2 designs; with spare battery charger or without spare battery charger. Here are some specifications of BoxWave’s Desktop Cradle:
- Supports Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data transfers
- Includes a 110-240V A/C adapter cable ensuring that you can use your cradle almost everyone on this planet (provided you have the socket adapters)
- Comes with an USB cable that is able to synchronize and charge your BlackBerry Pearl without the need of an A/C adapter cable
The desktop cradles are sold at:
- Without Spare Battery Charger $39.95
- With Spare Battery Charger $59.95
For more information and product ordering, please visit BoxWave’s site.
