Home » Tag: BB

Celcom’s Blackberry Bold 9700 Price and Package

BB_9700_exec

If you’re following Blackberry Bold release closely, you may be aware that Celcom is selling this device at RM998 for the first 150 lucky customers last week, a super good deal as this is top of the line device from Blackberry.

From that promo onwards, this device is being offered at RM1588 or RM 1388 depending on the package that you choose, which is slightly subsidized by Celcom, from its RRP at RM1988.

There is installment plan available as well for those who prefers that payment method. Both offers require 12 months commitment. Head to this page for more info.

Blackberry Bold 9700 is also available under Celcom Biz for business communities, with more packages to choose from. Read more about it here.

bb_9700_biz

Admin 19 January 2010 telecommunication , , , , , , , No Comments

Blackberry Bold 9700 Now Available At Celcom & Maxis

bb bold 9700 Blackberry Bold 9700 Now Available At Celcom & Maxis

If you have been waiting impatiently for the new Blackberry Bold 9700 to land in Malaysia, smile… because the waiting is over. The new Blackberry Bold 9700 is now officially here, via Celcom and Maxis.

Celcom is going to have Celcom Blackberry Party (Celcom love party!) at La Bodega, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on 15 Jan 2010 to introduce this device. If you can’t find the reason why you need to be there, here it is.

Celcom is giving 50% discount for the first 150 customers, which I’m sure will be sold like a hotcake. FYI, Celcom RRP is at RM1988, meaning that you only pay RM988 to get hold of this beauty. Be sure to read more about it here, as the device comes with data & voice/sms plan, as well as advance payment.

As for Maxis, I’m not sure when it is going to hit the store, but you can start to pre-book the device from their signup page. No price, plan, advance payment is available at the moment,  except RRP at RM2099. No special offer except that, the first 300 customers will bring home free Jabra Stone Bluetooth headset.

However, I’m positive that Maxis has launched (probably internally or invite only party) this Blackbery Bold 9700 together with the new Blackberry Storm based on the the party photos that you can search in Facebook.

In case you’re still in the dark about the new Blackberry Bold, hit this link to read the review.

Admin 14 January 2010 gadget & hardware, telecommunication , , , , , , , , 3 Comments

Inside the Blackberry Curve 8520’s OS version 5.0

BB8520_V5

I have my Blackberry Curve 8520 running on OS version 5.0.0.31 , which leaked couple of weeks before.  The first attempt installing leaked unofficial OS was successful and the device works with only few minor issue afterwards.

Always keep in mind that installing unofficial software update may cause the device  to malfunction in worst scenario.  RIM or your telco/carrier will not going to entertain you in case something goes wrong. So before you go for an upgrade, ensure that you have quite  an understanding how the upgrading/downgrading process works, backup/restore data and etc. Look no further as you can find almost everything at crackberry.com.

I didn’t spot many new stuff in OS 5.0 although it might because of my weak observation . I try my best and here are the new thins that I can see on the OS V5.0.

Application Updater -  I was greeted with Application Updater once the device rebooted. (anyone seen this before??)
BB8520_V5_App_Updater

SMS - Compose SMS menu has new user interface. You’ll’ be asked to select the contact before starting writing the content.

BB8520_V5_composeSMS1

SMS content now shown in threaded conversation, sorted by the time when the messages were received and sent. As your cursor moved from one message to another, the time when message received or sent will be displayed just beside the contact’s avatar.

Replying SMS also become easier now with the new reply text box at the bottom of the threaded message.

BB8520_V5_ComposeSMS2

As far as I can see, there is no major change on the OS update especially on the user interface GUI. What I notice is  more blue colour on the icon and button when you move the trackpad cursor over it.  Here are some screenshot.

BB8520_V5_Home_Menu

Capture14_57_39

And here is the new(left) VS old front screen. Notice the difference??

Capture11_44_18Capture16_40_54

The internet browser also received minor face-lift.

BB8520_V5_browser

Apart from that, there is some issue that you should take note if you decide to upgrade

  • Blackberry App World - The app will be deleted. Because I live in the country where App World is still not available, I have to install is using workaround, but in this OS 5.0, the workaround no longer working.
  • Seismic - Only work on WIFI connection, although ‘automatic’ connection was choosen. More toward compatibility I suppose.
  • Application Center menu - All applications were gone. Not that big issue because you can download it directly or from App World (if you have)
  • If you’re in the midst of listening to music, incoming SMS alert halted the music playback permanently.
  • Internet browser - When the page is loading, pressing ‘G’ to switch to the search and URL menu does not working.
Admin 22 December 2009 gadget & hardware , , , , , , 15 Comments

Paypal Releases App for Blackberry

paypal bb Paypal Releases App for Blackberry

Managing your Paypal account or sending money to anyone has now became even easier with the release of Paypal app for Blackberry device. This app obviously is going to be a big hit among the Paypal users who use Blackberry device, after  ‘jealously’ watching Paypal app for iPhone making an appearance quite sometime ago.

What’s even more fantastic about this app is, you can send the money with Paypal directly from your contact list! So now, no more excuses to delay any pending payment or debt! Open Blackberry App World in your device to install it, or head to this page for more info about it.

Admin 19 December 2009 mobile app and web , , , , , 1 Comment

Celcom Vs Maxis - Blackberry Curve 8520 Prepaid and Postpad Comparison

Since its launch, Blackberry Curve 8520 has created a brand new smartphone experience to consumers after a long dominating corporate segment. With a low price tag, and offered to prepaid users, it becomes an instant hit, for people who want to have emails on the go, without having to dig deep to their pocket to pay for monthly bill.

So here is the list of comparisons of Blackberry Curve 8520 offered by Maxis and Celcom, with both postpaid and prepaid covered. It is up to you now to decide which one best suits your needs.

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to make sure the information present here is as accurate as possible, but does not guarantee that it is up to date.

Admin 11 November 2009 telecommunication , , , , , , , , , , , No Comments
 Page 1 of 2  1  2 »