Wire-Free Power Energizes Leading RIM BlackBerry Devices

Posted by Mauricio on Oct 5, 2008 at 12:18 PM | Comments

WildCharge Inc., a company that is revolutionizing electric power delivery to mobile devices with its patented wire-free power technology, announced the availability of its WildCharge Skins for the popular BlackBerry Pearl and Curve smartphones in the US beginning October 6th, 2008.

The WildCharge Skins are durable, protective gel cases that have WildCharge’s wire-free power technology
built-in. As such, the Skins help protect BlackBerry smartphones from scratches and impact damage. Once inserted inside a Skin, a BlackBerry device can be placed anywhere, and at any orientation, on the company’s award-winning WildCharger charging pad and instantly receive full wire-free power.

And I thought the standing charging pods were cool, this is way cooler! Not only do you get the protection you need for your BlackBerry with their skin, but all you need to do is simply place it on their charging pad and it will charge. Talk about convenience.

Read more at TechWhack.com.

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SanDisk Announces World’s Largest Mobile Phone Memory Card Capacity With 16GB microSDHC and M2

Posted by Mauricio on Oct 3, 2008 at 8:53 AM | Comments

Milpitas, Calif. September 29, 2008 – SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash memory products, today announced it is bringing to market its 16GB* microSDHC™ and Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) mobile memory cards – the world’s largest removable storage capacity for mobile phones. Best Buy Mobile (NYSE: BBY) and Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ) stores are the first major retail outlets in the United States to carry the 16GB capacity.

The fingernail-sized 16GB memory cards allow consumers to “wake up” the many storage-intensive features offered by today’s portable handsets such as music and video playback, high-definition digital camera functions, gaming and GPS applications.  In addition to the mobile phone, consumers can use the 16GB microSDHC card in a multitude of other devices, including video cameras, GPS receivers or MP3 players with a microSD™ slots such as SanDisk’s Sansa® players.

“Handsets have become far more than just phones – they’ve become mobile jukeboxes, mobile offices, even mobile movie theaters,” said Avi Greengart, Research Director for Mobile Devices at Current Analysis. “Flash memory cards have increased in storage capacity, but even an 8GB card may be too small for anyone with GPS map data, a few movies, a game or two, a presentation file and other applications. There is an acute need for more mobile storage capacity. 16GB gives consumers the ability to carry their digital content with them and still have room to do more with their mobile phones.”

Expected Pricing, Availability and Product Information

SanDisk’s 16GB microSDHC card has an MSRP of $99.99 and the 16GB M2 card has an MSRP of $129.99. The new 16GB capacity will be available at Best Buy Mobile stores in October and Verizon Wireless stores in November – the only major retailers in the United States to carry this mobile storage capacity in 2008.

MicroSD cards are designed for slot-equipped legacy mobile phones and can hold a maximum capacity of 2GB. Today’s microSDHC cards are available in 4GB, 8GB and now 16GB, are ideal for newer mobile phone models, most of which are compatible with these higher capacity cards. The Memory Stick Micro (M2) cards are designed for Sony Ericsson’s new generation of mobile phones, all of which are compatible with the 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacity levels. SanDisk’s 16GB mobile memory cards come with a five-year limited warranty.

To learn more about SanDisk’s Wake Up Your Phone™ initiative, which educates consumers about the benefits of using memory cards in their mobile phone slots, visit www.wakeupyourphone.com. For more information about SanDisk’s mobile phone memory products, see www.sandisk.com/mobile.

About SanDisk

SanDisk Corporation, the inventor and world’s largest supplier of flash storage cards, is a global leader in flash memory – from research, manufacturing and product design to consumer branding and retail distribution. SanDisk’s product portfolio includes flash memory cards for mobile phones, digital cameras and camcorders; Sansa® digital audio/video players; USB flash drives for consumers and the enterprise; embedded memory for mobile devices; and solid state drives for computers. SanDisk (www.sandisk.com/corporate) is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 company, with more than half of its sales outside the United States.

(via Press Release)

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OtterBox: A Bold Level of Protection

Posted by Mauricio on Sep 30, 2008 at 10:09 PM | Comments

Fort Collins, COLO.—You rely on it everyday to stay connected and on schedule, but one unfortunate drop can spell disaster. Safeguard your BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphone from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM) with the new semi-rugged, drop and scratch-proof OtterBox 1937 Defender™ Series case.

“The Defender™ Series line protects devices from everyday bumps and drops while still allowing complete user interaction,” said Curt Richardson, CEO of Otter Products, LLC. “BlackBerry Bold users are frequently on-the-go and the OtterBox provides technology protection for a variety of lifestyles.”

The OtterBox 1937 Defender™ Series case for the BlackBerry Bold smartphone provides several layers of protection:

• Layer one: safeguards from dust, dirt and scratches
  • Keypad and screen: optional thermal formed protective clear membrane
  • Camera: scratch-resistant lens protects camera, allowing optimal picture clarity
• Layer two: a hi-impact polycarbonate shell snaps together over the device
• Layer three: a silicone skin that wraps over device to absorb bump and shock*

The case features acoustical vents on speakerphone, headset speaker and microphone allowing clear sound transmission. Sync/charge jack is accessible through a silicone plug. Trackball, camera and flash remain functional. For convenient carrying, a holster style swivel belt clip is included.

“When comparing other wireless enclosures, nothing I have found in the market compares to OtterBox,” said Hector Serna, Communications Administrator, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Ltd. “With the OtterBox cases deployed to our sales force, the largest wireless users in our company, we estimate saving 18 percent annually on replacement units.”

For those looking for less extreme protection, OtterBox will soon be offering a new line called the Impact™ Series. This interactive case will incorporate a silicone, skin-like design with impact absorbing features. Check www.otterbox.com in the coming weeks for details and availability.

OtterBox 1937 Defender™ Series:

Environmental Protection:

Drop and Shock:

·         Protected up to 36” to plywood on concrete

Water Protection:

·         This case is not fully protected against water (not intended for protecting against damage caused by water)

Dust Intrusion:

·         Protected against solid objects greater than 1mm

Colors:

·         Layer 2: yellow or black

·         Layer 3: black

·         Belt clip: black

Dimensions (case only):

·         4.84” X 2.93” X 0.96”

Approximate Weight (case only, including layer 1):

·         2.0 oz (56.7 grams)

About Otter Products, LLC:

Founded in 1996, Otter Products, LLC is highly respected in the design and production of rugged and semi-rugged cases to safeguard technology and other valuables.

Built upon fundamentals of hard work, creativity and perseverance, Otter Products is the innovator of premier protective solutions for leading global handheld manufacturers, wireless carriers and distributors.

For more information, visit www.otterbox.com or call 888-695-8820.

OtterBox, never out of its element!

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*Case NOT fully protected against water. Will provide some added protection against drop, bump and dust. NOT intended for protection against water intrusion.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.

Get an OtterBox Defender Series for your Bold!

(via OtterBox)

Thanks Kristin!

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Kingston Technology Adds 8GB microSDHC Cards to Growing Mobile Phone Memory Family

Posted by Mauricio on Sep 30, 2008 at 8:44 PM | Comments

Sydney, Australia – September 30, 2008 – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announced the addition of 8GB microSD High-Capacity (SDHC) Flash memory cards to its mobile memory storage line. Shipping immediately, the new 8GB microSDHC cards offer greater storage options to the latest mobile phones and digital devices in the smallest footprint available.

“Consumers are demanding more from their mobile phones, expecting them to double as music and portable game players, instant cameras, email communicators, browsers and navigators. Having enough storage capacity, particularly in the form of memory cards, keeps internal device memory free to deliver all this multi-functionality,” said Vaughan Nankivell, Regional Manager- Australia and New Zealand. “Our 8GB microSDHC cards are so roomy that mobile users can easily move entire digital libraries from a PC to their mobile phones — and beyond.”

Kingston 8GB microSDHC cards can store more than 1,500 digital songs*, more than 4,000 images from a 5MP cameraphone**, or up to eight hours of video***, greatly surpassing storage limits on mobile phones without Flash memory card slots.

The microSDHC format is emerging as the predominant mobile memory standard as more handset manufacturers, including HTC, LG, Motorola, Nokia, RIM, and Samsung, embrace it with compatible mobile phones. Recent models tested with the new Kingston 8GB microSDHC card include the BlackBerry Pearl 8120; the LG evV2 (VX9100) and Voyager (VX10000); as well as the Samsung BlackJack II (i617) and Glyde (U940). The new microSDHC 8GB card, Kingston part number is SDC4/8GB. Although the microSDHC format is identical in physical size to the original microSD card, microSDHC is compatible with microSDHC host devices only and not backward compatible with standard microSD-enabled devices or readers.

Backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support, Kingston microSDHC Flash memory cards are available through distributors, resellers and retailers.

Read the whole article at ARNnet.com.

Get a Kingston 8GB microSDHC here.

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PRINTSTIK PS910 – Ultra-portable Bluetooth Printer

Posted by Mauricio on Sep 29, 2008 at 10:11 AM | Comments

Features:

• Bluetooth® connectivity, print from your laptop, smart phone or PDA
• Prints characters and graphics clearly (no smudging) – and no leaking ink
• Printing speed up to three pages per minute
• Pocket size – including a cartridge roll of 20 pages and battery
• Minimal moving parts for printing, designed ruggedly for portable reliability
• Little or no maintenance necessary, regardless of usage cycle
• Flexibility to adapt to common platforms
• Consumables are minimal, cost efficient

Price: $299.99 USD

(via PLANon)

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SanDisk Launches 16GB microSDHC

Posted by Mauricio on Sep 26, 2008 at 8:42 AM | Comments

It doesn’t seem to be “official” since it’s not on SanDisk’s site, but they’re out there. Price seems to range from $70-120 USD. I did a Google Product Search and found a few, don’t know how reliable the vendors are though.

If anyone else has more info let me know. If not, I’ll make a post when it’s up on the SanDisk site.

(via Engadget)

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ZAGG Inc. Introduces invisibleSHIELD for BlackBerry Bold

Posted by Mauricio on Sep 12, 2008 at 9:28 AM | Comments

Features

• Scratch-Proof, patented film
• Military Grade
• Lifetime Guarantee
• No added bulk
• Improves grip
• Invisible protection

Full Body Coverage: $24.95

Screen Coverage: $11.95

“BlackBerry devices have become vitally important business tools for many people, and as such, they need the best possible protection to maintain their appeal and appearance,” said Robert G. Pedersen II, President and CEO of ZAGG. “We are excited to offer the real, original, premier scratch-proof protection — the invisibleSHIELD — for RIM’s BlackBerry Bold.”

• Check it out: ZAGG for your BlackBerry Bold 9000

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ZAP Debuts New Recharge-It-All for Powering iPhone, BlackBerry, Palm and Other Mobile Electronics

Posted by Mauricio on Sep 10, 2008 at 11:27 AM | Comments

SANTA ROSA, CA, Sep 10, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) — Alternative energy pioneer ZAP unveiled its new Recharge-It-All mobile power storage unit, the R03 Micro Lithium Backup Charger, so you can have power anywhere you go for a cell phone, iPod, iPhone or other low-powered electronic device.

The R03 charger is small enough to fit easily into a pocket or purse. It works with most popular cell and smart phone models including iPhone, Motorola, Samsung, Nokia and LG. With four different connectors included, the R03 is compatible with 80 percent of the mobile phone market. It will also power USB charged devices like the iPod, BlackBerry and Palm Pilot.

“Recharge-It-All is a must for business travelers, especially if you want to avoid the ‘Black Screen of Death,’” said ZAP CEO Steve Schneider. “Anyone who uses an iPhone, BlackBerry or similar device knows what I am talking about because if you run out of power it could literally mean you are out of business. I’ve used Recharge-It-All on business trips and never have to worry about running out of power.”

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Brother International Corporation to Showcase Expanded Line of Mobile Printers at Field Service East

Posted by Mauricio on Sep 5, 2008 at 11:37 AM | Comments

Brother’s full line of MPrint and PocketJet mobile printers help increase workforce productivity by allowing users to print on demand in the field from mobile handhelds or rugged laptops, while reducing errors that can result from hand transcription. Ideal for all industries, the highly reliable lineup of mobile printers are used to print work orders, repair estimates, maintenance reports, invoices, collection receipts, delivery receipts, citations, parking violations and more.

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The MPrint line works with a wide variety of operating systems and prints from Panasonic Toughbooks, Windows(R) notebook and tablet PCs, and Windows Mobile(R), BlackBerry(R), and Pocket PC PDAs and Smartphones and can be easily integrated into vertical applications using its software development kit. Their compact size, light weight design, ease of use, internal paper cassette and variety of output media make them a perfect fit for the following markets and applications…

That would definitely be pretty handy, especially with the new OS coming out with Docs2Go.

Read the whole article at MarketWatch.com.

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BlackBerry Devices With OS 4.5.0.81+ To Support 16GB Media Cards!

Posted by Mauricio on Sep 3, 2008 at 10:23 PM | Comments

That’s what I’m talking about RIM! Way to stick it to the iPhone. I’ve always said “the iPhone may have 16GB of memory, but BlackBerry has unlimited memory.” By this I meant that BlackBerry devices can change out their media cards, which really means an unlimited source of memory (in regards to media and such).

Now that is even moreso true. How awesome is that?!

(via BlackBerry Support Center)

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