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Nov 20, 2009 Carriers
Got this nugget in the inbox today from AT&T:
Dear Georgia Customer,
AT&T Georgia has added new 3G mobile broadband coverage to many areas within the state.
What does a 3G Network mean to you?
- enhanced call quality
- faster upload and download speeds
- unique data services like live streaming video through Video Share
AT&T’s 3G mobile broadband network is the nation’s fastest, according to recent data compiled by leading independent wireless research firms. This means that you can connect to your world faster – whether you’re checking the football scores, downloading a ringtone, watching a movie, listening to music or sharing a live video with the grandparents of the family’s visit to Stone Mountain.
Georgia network update
- New 3G coverage:
- Macon, Milledgeville, Warner Robins, Perry, Fort Valley
- Valdosta
- Augusta
- Statesboro
- Hartwell & Toccoa
- Enhanced 3G coverage:
- Greater Atlanta from Canton/Cumming to Fayetteville and Douglasville to Lawrenceville
- North Georgia
- Athens
Plus, AT&T’s 3G network supports simultaneous voice & data applications allowing you to talk on the phone and read emails at the same time.
Receive even more coverage in Georgia on AT&T’s 3G mobile broadband network with LaptopConnect. With a LaptopConnect subscription, you’ll get enhanced speeds and coverage on your personal or business laptop, plus AT&T Wi-Fi Basic access is included with qualifying data plans. AT&T Wi-Fi Basic provides convenient, fast internet access at more than 20,000 hotspots nationwide. To locate thousands of hotspots, including Starbucks, bookstores and restaurants, from coast to coast, visit attwifi.com.
In addition to adding 60 new cell sites in Georgia, your Network Team also implemented substantial enhancements to its current 3G wireless broadband network to add significant capacity and in-building 3G wireless coverage in Greater Atlanta, North Georgia and Athens (3,800 square miles). The launch of additional wireless spectrum in the 850 MHz band provides the highest-quality spectrum band available.
Thank you for your continued business. I look forward to seeing you in the fast lane as we continue to enhance our network and expand the unique portfolio of products and services that only AT&T can provide.
Sincerely,
Keith Holmes, Vice President & General Manager
Now, I knew that they had spent some serious dough this year to upgrade their network, lets hope thats the case and that users across the nation received a similar email.
Recent Entries
Nov 20, 2009 Games
How’s that for timely? Any of you preteen girls or middle age momma’s out there sporting a blackberry can now get your twilight fix on your phone while showing your galpals just who knows the most about Edward and his pastie white complexion.
Calling all Twilighters! Relive all your favorite movie moments and share your Twilight knowledge in this exciting game.
Select from your favorite Twilight characters, including Bella and Edward, and play alone or challenge other fanpires to exciting contests. Win trophies and refresh your knowledge in time for New Moon!
You can grab This Game from bPlay for a mere $6.99, which when you compare it to the money you spent on Tickets and Pop Corn for last nights New Moon premier is hardly anything at all!
Nov 20, 2009 Devices
WOW! The 9700 has been out on AT&T for less then a week and on T-mo for a little bit longer and already we’re seeing leaked betas for it. HOW COOL!
As with all leaked betas (indeed any upgrade) please be careful as you upgrade as you can ruin your phone.
Nov 19, 2009 DIY, Tips & Tricks
There comes a time in every blackberry users life when he (or she) needs to release their pin so it can go live on a farm somewhere nice with other released pins or more accurately, so they can resell their device and let the pin go too. Most of the time, users are forced to deal with their carrier and have to wait for the carrier’s drones to do it for you. Not any more. I’m going to show you how to do it in less then five minutes as long as you have a device with an available pin (or no device at all?).
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Nov 19, 2009 Devices
AT&T Bold 9700 Box
So the AT&T Bold 9700 arrived this morning (a day earlier then FedEx said it would, but I’m not one to complain!) and I was immediately in love with the device. The box itself is the usual AT&T box, orange, pretty, complete. Upon opening the box, you’re greeted with the phone glaring at you with the usual stickers on it.
The contents of the box include the head phones, holster, charger, and CD with the Blackberry User Tools (BBDM). Also included is the Quick Start manual no one looks at. I will admit that when I first opened the box, I was a little taken back by the size of the 9700. I got used to the larger feel of the 9000, and the 9700 is a deal smaller in comparison. The back battery door slides off as opposed to the latching door on the 9000 and it has the same leathery patch on it that the 9000 has.
Boot time of the new phone was surprisingly fast, I’m sure that will slow a bit once I load some programs and my email in to the device, but for the moment, this is one of the quickest devices I’ve used. The Memory listed shows that there is 127mb of free space for apps, and 1.8gb of storage available. Its running OS 5.0.0.296 (Platform 5.1.0.83).
My initial observations of the 9700 are good, it looks and feels like a nicely made device. It does seem that it will take some time to get used to the trackpad as opposed to the ball, but the nice thing about the pad is that it won’t get stuck like the ball does (we hope). I’ll load the phone up with devices and use it a bit over the weekend and I’ll post a complete review with screenshots early next week.
More images after the jump!
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Nov 19, 2009 Accessories, Deals
What? Thats Crazy! BodyGuardz is having an AWESOME deal through the 23rd of November on their skins for your devices. When you buy more, you get more. For instance: Purchases of $24.95-$49.99 – Receive a free cleaning cloth and wet/dry gadget wipe and Purchases of $50 and above – Free SkullCandy earbuds, cleaning cloth and wet/dry gadget wipe.
You can knock out two presents with one purchase if you do it right! Get the protection for your Blackberry (iPhone, Droid, etc) you need and the stuff to make it rock even harder! Skins for Blackberry devices start at 24.95 (so you AUTOMATICALLY get one of the cloths and wipes!) and they have skins to protect everything. So what are you waiting for? Start your christmas shopping today and while you’re at it, pick something up for yourself as well!
Nov 18, 2009 Devices, Firmware
Wow, what a day. We have 4 devices getting OFFICIAL LOVE from two providers. Want to know more?
The Curve 8900 is getting OFFICIAL with 4.6.1.315 from AT&T, the 8100 and 8110 is getting 4.5.0.302 from Vodafone UK and the Storm 9520 is getting OS 5.0.0.306 from Vodafone D2. Keep reading to find out more and grab the downloads.
Software For BlackBerry® Curve (TM) 8900 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.1.462 (Multilanguage)
Package Version: 4.6.1.462
Consisting of:
- Applications: 4.6.1.315
- Software Platform: 4.2.0.108
- File name: 8900M_PBr4.6.1_rel462_PL4.2.0.108_A4.6.1.315_AT_amp_T.exe
- File size: 122.43MB
You can Grab it OS 4.6.1.315 for the Curve 8900 from AT&T.
Software For BlackBerry® Pearl (TM) 8100, 8110 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.302 (Multilanguage)
Package Version: 4.5.0.302
Consisting of:
- Applications: 4.5.0.180
- Software Platform: 2.7.0.105
- 8100
- File name: 8100M_PBr4.5.0_rel302_PL2.7.0.105_A4.5.0.180_Vodafone_UK.exe
- File size: 93.58MB
- 8110
- File name: 8110M_PBr4.5.0_rel302_PL2.7.0.105_A4.5.0.180_Vodafone_UK.exe
- File size: 98.11MB
You can Grab OS 4.5.0.180 for the Pearl 8100 or 8110 from Vodafone UK
The first official OS for the BlackBerry Storm2 9520!
You can grab it OS 5.0.0.306 for the Storm2 9520 from Vodafone D2 (Translated)
Nov 16, 2009 Devices
In the Holy Kaw its about time category, I got an email today from a friend at AT&T announcing that the Blackberry Bold 9700 was available for Business customers through the Rep portal and through the Premier online store. This is awesome news for those business users wanting something new. From the email:
Today, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is available for sale to ABS customers served via Phoenix and Premier On Line. The new 3G BlackBerry Bold 9700 offers powerful performance with sleek, refined design and is only the second handset to join the elite BlackBerry Bold family of smartphones
Another good tidbit from the email is that it will be live for EVERYONE else on November 22nd.
Also announced was the 8520:
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Today, AT&T also announced the new BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone, which will be available to AT&T customers in the coming weeks. The 2.5G BlackBerry Curve 8520 is the latest addition to the best-selling Curve family and offers significantly improved processor speed and memory compared to the Curve 83XX series.
Its about time the Curve gets some AT&T love!
Edit: Price on the 9700 for upgrade/new accounts is apparently $174.99!!
Nov 13, 2009 Uncategorized
Bis and bes will be updated as soon as March 2010 and WordPress mobile beta is out now according to crackberry. Exciting news for BB owners everywhere.
Nov 13, 2009 Firmware
Wow! Yesterday the 9000 and the 8900 received some lovin from the 5.0 series updates, today, the 9500 is not to be out done as the crew at BlackberryOS have managed to snag a copy of the latest and greatest(?).
As with all beta releases, you upgrade at your own risk, don’t blame us when you turn your Storm in to a chew toy for your dog (or baby).
Oh, and let us know what you think!
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