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Which Yamaha Trumpet Is The Best?    Submitted as: Paul G White
Over the years, Yamaha has acquired the reputation of being a trusted name in the field of trumpets. Yamaha's wide range of trumpets includes trumpets for students, trumpets for progressing players and trumpets for professionals. Quality, reliability and superior performance have placed Yamaha on top of the list of trumpet manufacturers.(read entire article)
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Bold And Beautiful: The Blackberry Bold Cell Phone   By: gilbert e. baldwin
Just when you thought that technology could not get any better and communication easier, Research In Motion (RIM) a Canadian firm launched the Blackberry Bold 9000; the first of the Bold series smartphones.(read entire article)
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Blackberry Curve Cell Phone Review   By: gilbert e. baldwin
Structure wise the Blackberry Curve 3G is similar to the other members of this series; stylish and compact, it weighs less than other Blackberry Curve models. The screen is clear with a decent contrast and crispiness of a 320 x 240 pixel display. The QWERTY keyboard which has become synonymous with Blackberry smartphones sits firmly and does not wobble. The optical trackpad is raised a bit and more space has been allotted to the Menu, Call, Back and End keys thereby removing any chances of error when hitting the desired buttons. Another commendable feature is the inclusion of the media keys like play/pause/mute and back and forward on top of the phone. The call quality is superb; most calls are loud and clear but rare complaints of a hollow sound have been reported by some users. The Blackberry Curve 3G made its debut with the operating system OS 5 and could be upgraded to the Blackberry OS 6. With OS 6 it was at the receiving end of a dynamic home screen, a Webkit browser and features like Universal Search and notifications bar. E-mail has always been the strong point of Blackberry smartphones and the Curve 3G does not disappoint its users either. Composing, sending and receiving e-mails is a breeze and the preloaded IMs Blackberry Messenger, Yahoo, AIM, GoogleTalk and MSN provide a variety of instant messaging options. Other options include text and multimedia messaging. The Camera and video quality is just average. Like other members of the Curve family, the Curve 3G comes with a 2 megapixel camera with a flash and auto focus. The photos taken by this phone are just average and the video quality is nothing to write home about. Wi-Fi and GPS are quite impressive; the GPS in collaboration with Blackberry Maps finds locations accurately and pretty quickly. Other features of the Blackberry Curve 3G are voice dialing, conference calling, speed dialing, speaker phone, vibration mode and Bluetooth. The “organizer” tool contains a memo pad, address book, calendar and task list so that you can remain organized. You can check your schedules, compose short memos and check your address book for contacts. Also included in the Curve 9300 is a documents viewer for Microsoft Office, PDF Documents and WordPerfect. The Curve 9300 has 256 MB of internal flash memory and 256 MB built in storage memory along with a 2 GB micro SD card which can be replaced by 32 GB micro SD if you want to expand the memory further. The Curve 9300 gives up to 5.5 hours of talk time on one charge which is sufficient for everyday use. The Curve 9300 will not disappoint you on the media front as well and with expandable memory, there is a lot of room for media files. Conclusion Overall the Curve 9300 is a great phone and multimedia device but lacks the ability to take great pics. This device is reasonably priced and fulfills your communication needs very well. E-mailing and texting is quick and convenient but other features like the media player and the camera are rather ordinary. 3G enabled, Wi-Fi and GPS navigator make it more powerful than other cell phone in the same price range. If you have not used a Blackberry phone before, you will love this device. Please see our Author's box below for incredible Blackberry Curve Cell Phone offers, and other exciting news of what you need to know before purchasing a Blackberry Curve Phone.(read entire article)
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Blackberry Pearl Cell Phone Review   By: gilbert e. baldwin
With Blackberry Pearl, RIM (Research In Motion) has launched a new series of slim and stylish phones with advanced features. This candy bar handset is designed to meet the professional needs of the users. Attractive and practical, the Blackberry Pearl fits snugly in your palm and has a nice firm grip. After the makeover, the latest member of the Pearl family 3G 9100 sports an upgraded HVGA display, an optical trackpad, a 3.2 megapixel camera with flash and also holds the distinction of hosting Wi-Fi 802. The smart OS 5.0 is an added attraction. It comes with support for tri-band UTMS/HSDPA and quad-band GPS/GSM/ EDGE networks and also has pre-installed Blackberry Maps and Google maps. With the OS 5.0 has improved graphics along with user friendly menu items. You can e-mail, send SMS and after downloading the RIM application you get Twitter, Google Talk, Facebook, LinkedIn and a multitude of communication options. You can download and post pictures and web browsing is exceptionally good on this sleek little device. The 2.3 inch, 360x400 LCD display is sharp and bright. The optical trackpad which replaces the trackball makes navigation faster and easier. The reason RIM added two letters per key, known as a (SureType keyboard) was to make typing quicker and error free. This new keyboard is set in the QWERTY format and works with real time software which automatically interprets the keystrokes and recognizes the words making texting and e-mailing a lot faster and more accurate. A media player is included for pictures, videos and music and though it will not make the music lovers swoon over, with up to 30 hours of music playing, it will not disappoint them either. The media keys are conveniently mounted along the top of the set and up to a 32 GB micro SD card gives enough storage space for media files. The Pearl 9100 also has support for Blackberry Media Sync for smooth syncing of photos as well as iTunes. The inclusion of the 3.2 megapixel camera with a flash and auto focus has enhanced the picture and video recording quality. The call quality of the Blackberry Pearl 9100 will not let you down either. It has the same superior quality Blackberry smartphones are known for and with a strong connection; dropped calls are next to zero. The new Wi-Fi n, hoped to increase the speed of data transfers; though the speed has increased, it is more modest than significant. The Blackberry Pearl 3G 9100 comes equipped with a 2.1 Bluetooth with stereo audio capabilities and you can use the phone as a modem by connecting it via a USB to your PC. The modest 256 megabyte memory fails to impress but the rechargeable and removable 1150 mAhr battery makes up for this defect by providing around 5.5 hours of talk time on the 3G networks. Other features of the amazing Blackberry Pearl 9100 are voice activated dialing, a speaker phone and a 3.5mm headphone socket. Conclusion The Blackberry Pearl 3G 9100 is a slim, sleek and stylish smartphone which fits easily in your pocket. The Sure Type keyboard with its ability to predict the words is a wonderful addition to the Pearl as is the optical trackpad. The screen though small is bright with vibrant colors. Web browsing is outstanding and the media player and the support for Blackberry media sync are some of its plus points as is the long battery life. Message apps provide access to messages from Blackberry Messenger, Facebook, Twitter and other e-mail accounts. The Blackberry Pearl 3G 9100 provides the complete Blackberry experience in a small package at an affordable price. Please see our Author's box below for incredible Blackberry Pearl Cell Phone offers, and other exciting news of what you need to know before purchasing a Blackberry Pearl Phone.(read entire article)
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Blackberry Playbook Tablet Review   By: gilbert e. baldwin
The Blackberry Playbook Tablet was recently launched by RIM (Research In Motion). It is an advanced device with powerful features all packed within a compact size. Being 7.5 inches wide, a mere 5 inches tall and only O.4 inches thick; it is definitely the smallest playbook tablet available in the market.(read entire article)
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Blackberry Storm2 9550 Cell Phone Review   By: gilbert e. baldwin
The Blackberry Storm 9530 took the world by storm but it still had some serious faults which needed to be overcome. After much trial and error, Blackberry launched the Blackberry Storm2 9550 the first Storm without a physical keyboard. It instead utilizes a touch screen keyboard that is much more user friendly.(read entire article)
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Blackberry Torch Cell Phone Review   By: gilbert e. baldwin
Blackberry Torch 9800 offers you three input option; the touchscreen, the trackpad and the slider keyboard. Unlike other sliders, the keyboard slides out smoothly with just a touch of your thumb. Physical keyboard has been added as people often faced problem tapping the screen especially those with thick fingers. Torch 9800 enables you to use the phone single-handedly whether typing or using the trackpad. The trackpad especially comes handy as it lets you accurately click small links on webpages. Another advantage of the physical keypad is that there is more room for a touchscreen display. The screen itself is smart and sensitive; it is highly responsive and is extremely well-designed. The voice quality of the Blackberry Torch 9800 is excellent and with its ability to keep you connected during a call is definitely something we demand as consumers. The built in noise cancellation feature eliminate background noise effectively. Above all the opening or closing of the slider does not affect the voice quality what so ever. The reason why people especially business people opt for a Blackberry Torch is that it brings all their contacts to the fingertips. It is an excellent device for those who constantly e-mail, message and browse the web. RIM has resolved the browsing issue in its previous models by including a web browser kit in the Blackberry Torch 9800. Now you can switch between various web pages, zoom in and out and enjoy the full experience of desktop like web browsing and complete html e–mail rendering. It also lets you wrap the text so that it fits the screen making it easy to read. You can access multiple sites and with the Universal Search option, you can locate your favorite video or scan your internet, e-mails, folders, applications and music. Blackberry Torch 9800 comes with an inpressive 5 MP camera. The camera captures minute details and colors well and comes with features like autofocus, geo tagging, face detection and more. It also gives you more control with options like Sports, Text, Portrait, Night and Party Modes. Torch 9800 also carries the new Social Feeds app which brings together Facebook, Google Talk, Twitter, My Space, Blackberry Messenger, and Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger all in a single place making it easier to view them either individually or collectively. This feature allows you to create new posts and post them to as many feeds as you like. Torch 9800 will not disappoint you on the media front as well. It comes with podcast applications for locating and managing audio and video podcast and the YouTube application makes viewing and sharing videos simpler than before. Torch 9800 is backed by a powerful battery and RIM has been pretty generous on the memory front with memory capacity up to 512 MB and 4 GB of built in storage space for your files and an additional 4 GB microSD card; the external memory can be expanded by replacing the 4 GB card with a 32 GB one. The Blackberry Torch 9800 lives up to its reputation of being a smartphone. With the Blackberry 6 as the OS, it has overcome the hurdles that the Blackberry mobile phones faced in the past. Universal Search, Webkit browser, voice activated dialing, Bluetooth, multimedia and text messaging, access to BBM, Facebook, My Space and Twitter, Tri-band 3G connectivity and GPS navigation are some salient features of this device which have given it an edge over its competitors. Please see our Author's box below for incredible Blackberry Torch Cell Phone offers, and other exciting news of what you need to know before purchasing a Blackberry Torch Phone.(read entire article)
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Blackberry Tour Cell Phone Review   By: gilbert e. baldwin
The BlackBerry Bold is well constructed and has a solid classy feel, though it does seem a bit heavy but it fits in your hands perfectly and it fits well within your pocket. In terms of size, it lies between the two; its dimensions are larger than the Curve but smaller than the BlackBerry Bold. The Blackberry Tour uses the same 2.4 inch 480 x 360 pixel resolution screen as the BlackBerry Curve resulting in sharp, clear and bright images full of lively colors. Below the display panel, sits the trackball navigator, back button, Talk, End keys and a menu shortcut. The QWERTY keyboard though not as large as the Blackberry Bold, is comfortable to use. You are still able to type with accuracy and speed. The voice quality of the Blackberry Tour is outstanding, whether you are using headphones or speakerphone; the reception is loud and crisp with little or negligible background noise. Messaging options are numerous; you can choose from SMS, MMS, IM or social networking updates. Besides Blackberry Messenger, Google, Yahoo, MySpace, facebook, AIM and Microsoft are among other IM clients found on the Blackberry Tour. The 3.2 megapixel camera is definitely a plus as it comes with a 2x zoom, image stabilization and auto focus. The Tour comes with a video recorder and geo tags your photos automatically. Overall the pictures' are quite nice and can be classified as above average quality. The GPS in the Blackberry Tour guides you accurately and quickly and offers two mapping choices. The Blackberry Maps which gives GPS positioning without voice guidance and the VZ Navigator which offers turn by turn directions with voice directions. However the VZ Navigator has to be purchased as an optional feature. Even when not in the office, the Blackberry Tour can keep you connected with your work through features like conference calling, voice dialing and a built in speaker phone. Bluetooth which can also act as a modem is another feature of the Blackberry Tour. You can also get Visual voice mails by paying a nominal monthly charge. Speed Dial, 3.5mm jack and a mini USB port are also a part of the Blackberry Tour's many features. Its dual functionality; in other words its ability to support the CDMA networks in the US and GSM networks outside US has made it the most suitable device for frequent travelers. It switches effortlessly between GSM and CDMA network for international roaming. It is compatible with many e-mail and messaging clients and though it lacks Wi-Fi, its absence does not make any significant effect on the phone's performance. The Media player is quite impressive and an optional 2GB micro SD card provides storage space for videos and music. The Blackberry comes with 256 MB of built-in memory. Screen lock, password protection and sleep mode are some features which will protect your Blackberry Tour. The removable and rechargeable 1400mAhr lithium battery powers the Blackberry Tour supporting approximately 5 hours of talk time. Conclusion The Blackberry Tour 9630 is a stylish and practical mobile phone which communicates effectively both online and offline. The phone is ideal for travelers as it can switch between CDMA and GSM networks. The 3G support is fast for browsing, downloading and messaging. On the entertainment front, it performs pretty well and the images and videos are sharp, brilliant and full of life. You can record your memories with the 3.2 megapixel camera; the camera takes clear pictures even in dark environments. The Blackberry Tour has all the abilities which will suit the needs of any consumer. Please see our Author's box below for incredible Blackberry Tour Cell Phone offers, and other exciting news of what you need to know before purchasing a Blackberry Tour Phone(read entire article)
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Important Used Blackberry Buying Tips   By: gilbert e. baldwin
Who doesn't want a Blackberry smartphone? Those who cannot afford one can always buy a used Blackberry. Technology changes rapidly and better and faster smartphones are launched just about every six months or so.(read entire article)
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Blackberry Vs Iphone Review   By: gilbert e. baldwin
Both phones have similarities and differences; the similarities being in the battery life and design. Ease of use got equal votes and largely relied on what people preferred. Some found the larger screen of the iPhone better and did not mind sacrificing the physical keyboard for the touch screen keyboard. While others loved the BlackBerry QWERTY keyboard on the Blackberry phones, because they claim it made typing simple and that it was a fair sacrifice for a smaller screen. As far as user friendly applications are concerned, the iPhone clearly leads the front. There are thousands of applications available and though there are a couple of hundred applications which are pretty lousy, overall the iPhone applications are far better than those of the Blackberry. Users tend to drop their phones accidentally and butter fingers like myself do that frequently. Designed for the road warriors, the Blackberry is by far more durable than the iPhone. The motion sensibility and the touchscreen of the iPhone remain unparallel. But the touchscreen has made the iPhone quite sensitive and as long as you do not drop it face down, it usually survives the fall. The iPhone however has come out with several protective cases that will more than protect your iPhone from any serious damage. The advantage of the iPhone's touchscreen and motion sensibility becomes evident with gaming. Comparing the iPhone and Blackberry in terms of gaming is like comparing a bicycle with a supersonic jet. Playing games on the iPhone is the best you can find in a cell phone and this is just one reason for the iPhones popularity. A variety of games can be played on it and the graphics are simply amazing. Blackberry lags far behind in this department. When it comes to security, the fact that the most powerful man on the Earth uses a Blackberry Phone speaks volumes of its security features; the iPhone is way behind in this area, but by no means is considered to be unsecure. The CPU of an iPhone is faster and the memory capacity greater but the lack of voice Command and Copy Paste features lets it down a little compared to other phones. The performance of both devices is outstanding where internet and Wi-Fi are concerned. Both devices browse the web well and access popular social networks with lightning speed. However in business applications the Blackberry is the clear winner due to its ability to link with Microsoft Exchange. Though the new iPhones are offering an MS Exchange Link, it will take Apple sometime to come up to the level of the Blackberry. Another area where it beats the iPhone is the ease of push e–mail. Roaming charges of the Blackberry are low compared to the iPhone and that's why it is preferred by the frequent travelers who like to keep in touch with their business associates or family when they are on the move. Any changes made in the calendar or contact list in the PC in Exchange automatically appears on the Blackberry thus eliminating the need to do so manually. Conclusion The iPhone is faster than the Blackberry and comes with more storage space. It is the best choice for those who want a strong entertainment environment as the gaming options and the multimedia features are far superior to Blackberry. On the connectivity, security and business applications front, it bows down to the Blackberry. The Blackberry is hopeless at gaming and needs a lot of help when it comes to applications. However it makes up with its linking ability with the Microsoft Exchange server. Blackberry is a strong reliable business oriented device; while the iPhone is a hip, attractive device with a wide range of apps. Please see our Author's box below for incredible Blackberry and iPhone Cell Phone offers, and other exciting news of what you need to know before purchasing a cell Phone.(read entire article)
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