The problem with Blackberries is that they don’t connect to wi-fi. But the way they can send and receive emails, and lately SMS and IM, can get really addictive. In fact, they won’t call the Blackberry “Crackberry” for nothing. The Electron 8700r, for example, is powered by an 850/900/1800/1900 MHz processor, is GSM/GPRS/EDGE enabled, and has an integrated speakerphone in one. It’s also Bluetooth-enabled, so you can guess how it’s become a genuinely multitasking tool for mobile workers.
Before I tell you where to get the best Blackberry deals, let me assure you that this handheld, despite being a new mobile tool, has recently been taking over the market. Most companies around the world provide Blackberries to their employees to ensure that their people are always informed of the latest happenings in their corporate circuit. Due to the ease of use, Blackberry has become the quintessential tool for the guy on the go. So much so that you can even complain that you suffer from “Blackberry Thumb”.
But the Blackberry persists. I don’t see it as an addictive gadget, but as a great help for my daily tasks. I can go anywhere with just my Electron 8700r in my backpack. The problem is that when I am located on a wifi hotspot, I am lost. Sure, I can send SMS, browse the web, and chat in the Yahoo client, but the subscription costs may stretch into my budget. Of course, this works with just about any WAP-enabled mobile device, so I really have no choice but to smile and bear it. That’s why I’m always looking for the best discount shopping deals. One of the best places to find Blackberry discounts is at EAccess Solutions (http://www.eaccess.com/Rebate_Center.htm). Choose your model from Cingular, Nextel, Verizon and T-Mobile; and if you buy them on certain dates listed on the site, you get cash back on your Blackberries.
Another place to find great deals is at the Blackberry Source clearance sale. See their Blackberry and Blackberry accessories, cases, chargers, covers, skins, covers, batteries and other goodies and ask them for discounted prices. Check them out at http://www.blackberrysource.com; These products are sold for a limited time. I usually get my accessories at these discount stores and at Shopping.com, if some unwitting (and perhaps recovering) Blackberry addict decides to sell their case or charger for half price. Somehow this stretches my budget and allows me to store my c-notes on other more important and probably more high tech devices like the cPC from Dualcor Technologies.
Although I am referring to Blackberry and mobile computing devices in general, I am more inclined to think that mobile devices have so far been the most evolved devices these days, thanks to our diligent tech researchers and trendsetters. Dualcor’s cPC is, I imagine, going to blow Blackberry users away as it is wi-fi compatible and lasts much longer than other embedded mobile devices. For example, the only reason that the mobile phone and the complete PC package are difficult to integrate is the fact that the battery life is limited and it is not possible to recharge them while traveling. Doing so erases the concept of mobility that it promises. For this reason, Dualcor’s cPC invention solves that problem and offers many more benefits than we expected.
The cPC, according to the manufacturers, sells for about $1,500. This price might be steep compared to a Blackberry, but hey, we’re talking about a mobile phone integrated with a real PC here! People planning to buy the CPC shouldn’t be too surprised, as as soon as they use it, I don’t think they’ll ask for more. As of today, it is still too early to give a verdict. But the idea of a cell phone running Windows Mobile software, integrated with a PC running Windows XP, and as small as the Palm Pilot is nonetheless groundbreaking.