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6.07.2009

Hookshow#60- Blackberry discoveries part 2

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Running time 27:58


Updates






Review of bluetooth accessories

PC programs

more App Reviews

Recommendations apps

BB community sites 

BB app discovery

Experience

some difficulties with  clocking and running out of space for apps

Coming soon
  • BB Theming, Gaming on Blackberry

DIGITAL DAN
HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM


The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral


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4.08.2009

Hookshow #59- Blackberry Discoveries (Part 1)

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Running time 16:44 mins


Topic 1: Power User Tips /Hacks sites

Topic 2: App review- Freeware
Personal experiences

Search

Navigation


  • BB default



  • Wayfinder (incorrectly identified on recording as wayport) - paid app free trial


Text

Web Browsers
  • Default


 


RSS Reader
  • Browser



Communities

Misc

Difficulties


DIGITAL DAN
HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM

The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral



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3.07.2009

Hookshow #58 -Considering and Transitioning to a Smartphone

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Running time: 17:14 mins

Topic 1: Considering Smartphones
I red a few reviews on each phone: Cnet review of G1 , Cnet review of BB 8320 , etc...

Looking for: good web experience, good MP3 player experience, Smart phone organizer. Free App and Game expandability, better camera experience, Qwerty keyboard for easier messaging

Pros and Cons

1) HTC G1
- First generation device
+ touch screen and qwerty keyboard
- always connected to data, hard to use if data stops
- non standard plug for headsets

+ Android developers creating new functionality, all free. (except a few paid apps.)
+Android community and forums
+ multi tasking OS
+ wifi connectivity-difficult to use one handed
- $179.99 out of pocket for device


2)Blackberry 8320

+ multi generation device
+ qwerty keyboard
+ standard headphone jack
+ mini usb data and charger connection
+ doesn't need data connection for good experience
- no touch screen, need to figure out trackball (learning curve)
+ multi tasking OS
+ a lot of apps and games , most paid but free ones can be found.
+ wifi connectivity
+ can be used one handed
+ Blackberry community and forums
+ wirefly.com deal, device free plus 150 per device in rebates


Topic 2: Transitioning to a new carrier

Topic 3: a Syncing Contacts/ Calendar

Capture It - screen capture app


DIGITAL DAN
HOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COM

The music featured in this podcast: Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral

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