Stinsonddog's Blackberry Tips

What Is Blackberry BES? (Blackberry Tips & Tricks from the Mods)

2010-04-18T13:25:00.000-07:00

What Is Blackberry BES? (Blackberry Tips & Tricks from the Mods)

Find out with my latest page at www.stinsonddog.com.

2010-03-22T06:56:00.001-07:00

Telenav announces version 6 and a new product On My Way

http://www.stinsonddog.com/blackberry-gps-telenav

http://www.blackberryforums.com/gps-mapping/222481-telenav-announces-my-way.html#post1583050

2010-03-12T11:51:00.001-08:00

#BlackberryTips from http://bit.ly/9MBcoC - A view from a reader of why the Storm beats the iPhone. http://bit.ly/dCjMt9 - (pdf)

2010-03-06T05:58:00.001-08:00

New OS .536 for the 9700 is blazing fast but reboot times are verrrrrrrrrrry long.

2010-02-04T07:11:00.001-08:00

Looking for good twitter chatter on espresso. Also see my Storms tips posted.

2010-01-28T06:36:00.000-08:00

Stinsonddog's famous tips released for the Blackberry Storm. Hop over to my site to grab them.

2010-01-13T06:05:00.001-08:00

How does one get through the day without Ascendo DataVault. Saved me yesterday when on the phone with a bank looking for a number I never use.

2010-01-06T09:03:00.001-08:00

Themes on discounted sale

http://www.hedonedesign.com/first-special-promotion-in-2010/

2010-01-03T00:46:00.000-08:00

All those New Years Blackberry Must Have App lists blew it. They left off arguably the most important one. Ascendo Data Vault. How can one have all those numbers in their life and not have some secure way to access them on the go. Buy it here. NOW!

2009-12-27T06:20:00.000-08:00

Hedone Themes 50% off till new years. What a Deal!

2009-12-10T05:29:00.000-08:00

Check out my new page on Quicklaunch. This is my new favorite shortcut application for the Blackberry.

2009-11-28T08:37:00.000-08:00

Blackberry 9700 Tips Published. This is one heck of a device. Very smooth on AT&T. So many reasons to upgrade to this smartphone. Hop over to www.stinsonddog.com to get the tips.
QWERTY Keyboard with HOME SCREEN SHORTCUTS and a super sharp screen
• Smaller form factor is amazing, yet New battery technology makes battery life amazing
• Speed improvements in new processor make it very snappy
• 256mb internal memory - no more worry about app installation and losing data
• 3.2 mp camera - much improved
• Trackpad - Based on optical technology, the track pad helps you easily scroll through the information you need. Much improved over the track ball
• Built in GPS - get Telenav - it's worth it.
• Hot swappable MicroSD card slot (up to 32gb) under the battery cover- don’t have to remove the battery.
• Voice Activated Dialing with Caller ID pictures and custom ring tones
• Multiple calendars and contact lists for personal use and work, with different colors if you choose. Sync with Google Contacts and Google Calendars, others too.
• Automatic Time Zone Detection
• Whooo Hoooo - Threaded SMS

2009-03-23T13:06:00.001-07:00

Whoo hoo . www.stinsonddog.com is number 5 in the search for blackberry tips.

2009-02-04T13:43:00.000-08:00

www.stinsonddog.com is now 7th in Google Search for "Blackberry Tips"

2008-11-15T06:51:00.000-08:00

New accessory page added http://www.stinsonddog.com/Blackberry-Tips-and-Tricks/blackberry-must-have-accessories

2008-10-29T06:37:00.001-07:00

Want to know how to backup your Blackberry microSD card - visit www.stinsonddog.com and find out how.

2008-10-18T05:35:00.001-07:00

Great news. www.stinsonddog.com is up and running. I am looking for people to help write two pages for me. One on RSS readers and the second on the IM for the Blackberry.

2008-04-14T06:15:00.001-07:00

MLB action for your Blackberry

Use MLB tracker or the official MLB link which is a web connect icon.

http://www.apsquared.net/blog/mlb-tracker/

http://wap.mlb.com/blackberry/index.jsp?c_id=mlb

2008-04-14T06:15:00.000-07:00

MLB action for your Blackberry

Use MLB tracker or the official MLB link which is a web connect icon.

http://www.apsquared.net/blog/mlb-tracker/

http://wap.mlb.com/blackberry/index.jsp?c_id=mlb

2007-11-01T22:47:00.001-07:00

Blackberry Enterprise Server

This reveiw is brought to you by my good friend Howard Rappaport. I call him JR but don't ask why. He says the following: This book takes you through a step-by-step complete installation and configuration of the most common implementation of BES for Exchange. You’ll review everything from prerequisite configuration options and recommendations to wirelessly deploying applications to your BlackBerry handhelds. Starting with an introduction of BES, you're given a guided tour that explains each BES component and dependency, and then get to see an actual installation; step-by-step. After completing the installation you learn how to provision and manage users, secure those provisioned users, and then secure your data.

The remaining chapters of the book focus on getting the most out of your BES implementation and how to protect that investment from disaster. Details on deploying applications (one of the most confusing aspects of BES), advice on security, and contingency planning truly make this book more than just a simple installation guide. What really makes this book valuable is that you're not burdened with detailed configuration options that have no use or relevance for most people; but instead you're getting a clear, concise understanding of how to implement BES for Exchange all in one place. A fantastic reference guide for the new administrator or the administrator that “inherited” a pre-existing BES environment.

Howard Rappaport

A+, Network+, Server+, MCSA:Messaging, MCSE:Messaging, CBSS, CBESA, CBTC

2007-09-04T15:29:00.000-07:00

The 8310 and 8320 are on their way. I personally think the 8310 is the one to have.

2007-05-30T15:09:00.000-07:00

Wow the Curve is out on AT&T tomorrow. Want one? What's new - form factor and camera are the hardware changes, and then there is the new OS with improved media player and spell checker.

2007-05-15T16:44:00.000-07:00

Curvy Curve is out - just remember that form factor is only difference. All other BB differences depend on the OS and the keyboard, so many of the features of the 8300 will be pushed to the 8800 IMO. I think the spell checker and new media player will be in due course.

2007-03-21T10:48:00.000-07:00

Stay tuned for new versions of Mapquest Navigator and Telenav. They should be out soon. Also if you have not tried it, look for Infospace Map It.

2007-03-12T13:15:00.000-07:00

Well having my 8800 for a few weeks, I do like it alot due to the built in GPS and VAD, but I must say the OS is laggy. Feels kinda like my old 7100 where the processor can't keep up with the OS. Hope an OS upgrade gets an cobwebbs out.

2007-02-18T19:45:00.000-08:00

One user had this to say about the 8800.

My review on the 8800:-

Got mine yesterday morning. Gave Adam - GSMPS - a call as soon as I had the unit in hand to get it unlocked. Amazingly, he had the instructions and the code for me within 4 hours!

Put my TMO SIM inside. EDGE picked up right away. Transferred my BIS email service books from the PEARL to the new 8800 - worked like a charm.

The unit itself - Black with a blue tint on it, looks really nice. Its a bit heavier than the 8700G, and a bit wider, but for me that was good. The grip on the phone is a lot more stable.

Keyboard layout is a bit tight, but only takes a few minutes to get used to, and you're well on your way to typing at the same speeds as 8700G, if not faster. The keys have a little edge on them, which makes pressing each key easier.

The buttons, SEND, MENU, BACK, and END are very soft and easy to press, unlike PEARL. The trackball is the same size as PEARL, but the casing around the trackball kind of makes it seem a bit wide. Trackball is a lot more stable, and it feels firm, again, unlike PEARL.

So far, all the keys on the keyboard, and all the buttons on the phone are designed with perfection in mind.

The speaker phone on the 8800 is LOUD and CLEAR. No hiss or distortion. I read somewhere that the 8800's speakerphone is unlike the PEARL's or the 8700's. 8800 speakerphone has 2 vertical speakers built inside, rather than just 1.

The mic also works very well. I tested the mic with speakerphone from about 5 feet away, and the other person on line could hear me fine.

The screen is VERY sharp and crisp. The best screen so far on any of the BB's.

Unlocked on TMO works great. Service, BIS, Emails, GPS w/ BB Maps, BB Messenger, Google Talk, MMS, SMS, pretty much everything works well just the way it used to on my black TMO Pearl. The only thing that I don't like, and I know a fix of that is coming soon, is the Cingular theme. Its very annoying, and I hate it

Overall, I like the phone a lot. Even though its the same processor as the 8700, it seems to run a bit faster, and smoother. Keyboard is nice once you get used to typing on it.

The battery has been running fine since yesterday, and I've been using it full throttle. Its currently at 45%, which is AMAZING.

The only downside on the phone is that its kind of big. If you've used an 8700 and a Pearl in the past, you won't like this about the 8800 either. Its kind of bulky.

Hope this helps?

2007-02-13T07:44:00.000-08:00

My 8800 tips have benn issued in pre-relase format.

http://home.comcast.net/~tamsterra/Blackberry_8800c_Model_Tips.pdf

Have a look.

2007-02-12T15:43:00.000-08:00

Lots of activity at BBF about the 8800. Can't wait to go to the SF launch party on 2/22. Very excited about the new GPS.

2007-02-10T13:12:00.000-08:00

Major new pages updates for me involving Ascendo's DataVault and REXWirless's todoMatrix. See links below.

2007-02-06T08:12:00.000-08:00

Does Garmin for the BB really exist. No one can seem to find the standalone software.

2007-02-04T23:10:00.000-08:00

The 8800 is coming soon. Should be out this month.

2006-12-21T19:38:00.000-08:00

Wayfinder has updated their POI database. Check out my GPS page. Link at bottom.

2006-12-15T20:52:00.000-08:00

Telenav has released 4.7 for the 8700.

2006-12-02T17:16:00.000-08:00

Another update to the GPS page to add screen shots of Google Maps. Also noticed that they use both TeleAtlas and NAVTEQ

2006-11-27T20:37:00.000-08:00

For those of you with the common rant of "I want to ring and vibrate at the same time"

Message Alerts

This product for a mere $20 one time will give you RING and VIBRATE (boy that was fun to type). Other RING and VIBRATE toys cost much more.

2006-11-25T22:14:00.001-08:00

Wow you ever look for a long list of sites you can access via your mobile. Look no further.

Look here

http://home.comcast.net/~tamsterra/OP/LongMobileList.htm

2006-11-23T20:21:00.000-08:00

Major update completed for my GPS Applications page. I have reviewed most of the major players. I predict Google will add GPS capabilities and that Garmin's new product will have an in route view which will compete with Telenav. Both use NAVTEQ as data sources so it's a GUI race between the two. I have added a comparison chart of exisitng apps.

2006-11-19T14:58:00.001-08:00

Hey BB Maps is here for 4.1 devices. Point your BB or browser to www.blackberry.com/maps. I will be updating my GPS tips page. Be sure you follow all the prompts to get it downloaded.

2006-11-19T14:58:00.000-08:00

Hey BB Maps is here for 4.1 devices. Point your BB or browser to www.blackberry.com/maps. I will be updating my GPS tips page. Be sure you follow all the prompts to get it downloaded.

2006-11-13T06:31:00.000-08:00

Been trying out telenav and am pretty pleased with it. I have added it to my review of GPS on the BB.

2006-11-04T21:21:00.000-08:00

For my fans, here is a discount code for Fortte cases
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at

www.fortte.com

2006-10-26T22:51:00.000-07:00

My new story on BB GPS applications is posted here and linked at the bottom.

http://home.comcast.net/~tamsterra/OP/Blackberry_GPS.htm

2006-10-25T08:49:00.000-07:00

I have begun to test out Wayfinder and Spot as GPS enhancements to my 8700. Both seem to be usefull. Wayfinder for driving directions and Spot for geocaching.

2006-10-20T08:23:00.001-07:00

Watch the World Series on your BB. Well not literally but keep track of it.

MLB Tracker for following the games.

2006-10-18T07:13:00.000-07:00

Yahoo has updated its mobile web access to a much nicer interface. It was about time. You should no longer log-in with a WAP browser. You need to use an HTML browser now.

2006-10-17T07:53:00.000-07:00

Want to build your own Blackberry Theme. Now there are really explicit instructions for you to follow.

2006-10-16T10:51:00.001-07:00

WiFi or HSDPA on the new 8800

What people are saying

2006-10-15T19:11:00.000-07:00

My 8100 Pearl tips could use some tips from readers so post your comments and I will update the document.

2006-10-15T19:09:00.000-07:00

Find my 8700 Model Tips and learn my secret shortcuts

2006-10-15T18:48:00.000-07:00

Stinsonddog is bringing his famous Blackberry tips to a new blog. I will see if this is more effective than the web pages for generating interest in the topics.