Monthly Archives: January 2009

BlackBerry & the SOLO Practitioner / Entrepreneur

The only tech device more personal than a PC (Personal Computer) is the mobile phone. An esteemed and trendy device of many “Solo Practitioners” due to the independence it gains them. But, do you frequently feel like the tree in … Continue reading

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BlackBerry – Wireless customers vs BES Owners

One of the great attractions of today’s BlackBerry mobile “smart phone” is how simple it is for anyone to purchase and start using.  Originally it was specifically designed for business and large enterprise use, first introduced in 1999 (code named “Leapfrog”).  … Continue reading

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Texting – not just for Kids, but Adults Too!

TEXTING (known as SMS inside the industry) really didn’t exist before cell phones.  Today millions of text messages are sent every day over the wireless phone system.  Why has the use of this feature exploded in popularity? Here’s a touch … Continue reading

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What makes the BlackBerry so different?

Without question the BES (BlackBerry Enterprise Server) is what differentiates this unit from similar competing devices. Produced by RIM (Research In Motion – creators of the BlackBerry), BES is an extra layer of software that exists between email systems and … Continue reading

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Mobile Phones, 10 Years after Y2K

Amazing, we’re only 1 year away from closing out the first decade of the 21st Century!  In those 9 years we’ve progressed from huge fears (Y2K Millennium Bug) of computer catastrophe to having a wide choice of palm size smart … Continue reading

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Can you hear me (My Idea) now?

A phrase I often heard from my clients and various users is – “Gee if only Google would do…..” Well guess what, here is your chance to tell Google directly. They’ve given new meaning to the now famous Verizon marketing … Continue reading

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