pdaBlast! http://www.pdablast.com// The Ultimate PDA Source for palm Shareware, pda Freeware, Reviews, Hardware, Discussion, and more! en-us 2008-9-5 pdaBlast! News http://www.pdablast.com//images/logo11.gif http://www.pdablast.com// Centro in 2 new colors coming to Sprint http://www.treoblast.com/articles/2008/9/200895-Centro-in-2-new.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/centro-sprint-colors.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/centro-sprint-colors.jpg" align=right border=0 height=200 width=300></a></td></tr> </table><br> Sprint is introducing two new colors to the Palm Centro line. The new colors are "rose" and "lime." With these colors Palm is definitely emphasizing a personal nature to the phones rather than business. The new colors should be hitting Sprint stores sometime late next month. ... BlackBerry Bold available in the UK http://www.rimblast.com/articles/2008/9/200894-BlackBerry-Bold-available-in.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/vodafone-bold.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/vodafone-bold.jpg" align=right border=0 height=253 width=300></a></td></tr> </table><br> The BlackBerry Bold is now available in the UK on Orange and Vodafone but it still has not made its way to the US. What is up with ATT? Rumors still say it will be out on ATT in about a week, but that's too late. The BB Bold has been released all over the world and the US is still behind. ... BlackBerry Storm delayed on Verizon http://www.rimblast.com/articles/2008/9/200894-BlackBerry-Storm-delayed-on.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/storm-a.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/storm-a.jpg" align=right border=0 height=237 width=300></a></td></tr> </table><br> The BlackBerry Storm seems to be delayed by 3 4 weeks. BGR is reporting that the upcoming touchscreen BlackBerry Storm has entered "technical acceptance" at Verizon, and that process usually takes 3 4 weeks. The launch of the Storm should be sometime in mid November if all goes well.... Another Palm Treo 800w Update http://www.pocketpcblast.com/articles/2008/9/200894-Another-Palm-Treo-800w.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/800w-update.gif"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/800w-update.gif" align=right border=0 height=161 width=161></a></td></tr> </table><br> Palm is really keeping up with the updates for the Treo 800w. The device has only been out for about 7 weeks and Palm has released 2 updates already. It would be better not to require these updates, but we have to give props to Palm for acting quickly in regards to these problems.Users can install the update over the air, or by downloading the fi... BlackBerry Bold gets paint job from Colorware http://www.rimblast.com/articles/2008/9/200893-BlackBerry-Bold-gets-paint.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/bbbold-colorware.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/bbbold-colorware.jpg" align=right border=0 height=237 width=300></a></td></tr> </table><br> If you're bored with the boring BlackBerry Bold color, you can spice things up with a paint job from Colorware. Colorware has just added the BlackBerry Bold to their lineup of phones and other devices that they customize. "ColorWare offers two types of colors: metallics and solids. Both metallics and solids have the same high gloss, scratch resis... Unlocked unbranded BlackBerry KickStart selling on eBay http://www.rimblast.com/articles/2008/9/200891-Unlocked-unbranded-BlackBerry-KickStart.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/bbks.JPG"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/bbks.JPG" align=right border=0 height=333 width=250></a></td></tr> </table><br> If you can't wait for the BlackBerry KickStart to be offered by your local carrier, check out eBay. Someone is selling an unlocked, unbranded version of the BlackBerry KickStart. The current bid is north of 750 so unless you're just very impatient, it might be best to wait until this thing is official.Check the link below for the auction.... BlackBerry Bold coming to ATT September 12? http://www.rimblast.com/articles/2008/9/200891-BlackBerry-Bold-coming-to.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/bb-bold-1.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/bb-bold-1.jpg" align=right border=0 height=370 width=250></a></td></tr> </table><br> We just reported a few days ago that the rumor was the BlackBerry Bold would hit ATT in October. Now Gizmodo says they're hearing it will hit ATT on September 12. They're also reporting that the Bold will go for 299. Who is right? Stay tuned.... Palm Treo Pro Reviewed http://www.pocketpcblast.com/articles/2008/8/2008829-Palm-Treo-Pro-Reviewed.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/palmtreoproreview.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/palmtreoproreview.jpg" align=right border=0 height=225 width=300></a></td></tr> </table><br> The Palm Treo is barely out and it has already been reviewed over at Engadget. We have to agree with most of their conclusions, especially in regard to the keyboard and display.On the keyboard engadget says, "the odd, jellied feel of this QWERTY is still uncomfortable and imprecise, and more often then not you'll find yourself backtracking to corr... BlackBerry KickStart for $149 on Rogers http://www.rimblast.com/articles/2008/8/2008829-BlackBerry-KickStart-for-149.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/rogers8220.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/rogers8220.jpg" align=right border=0 height=187 width=250></a></td></tr> </table><br> It looks like the pricing on the Rogers BlackBerry Pearl 8220 flip phone is set. The KickStart will cost 149 with a 3 year contract. What's up with the 3 year contracts these days? ... BlackBerry Bold coming to ATT October 2? http://www.rimblast.com/articles/2008/8/2008829-BlackBerry-Bold-coming-to.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/attboldoctober.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/attboldoctober.jpg" align=right border=0 height=335 width=200></a></td></tr> </table><br> Reports are surfacing that indicate the BlackBerry Bold will hit ATT on October 2, 2008. BGR has a "high up source at ATT" that says October 2 is the day. October 2 is a Thursday, so they're expecting the full launch to be the following Monday, October 6. Has anyone figured out why the BlackBerry Bold has been delayed so long? It has been launc... BlackBerry Storm coming to Verizon? http://www.rimblast.com/articles/2008/8/2008828-BlackBerry-Storm-coming-to.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/blackberry-storm-verizon-box-sm.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/blackberry-storm-verizon-box-sm.jpg" align=right border=0 height=228 width=450></a></td><tr> </table><p> For months we heard about a touchscreen device supposedly called the BlackBerry Thunder. Gizmodo and BGR went back and forth on whether the device was called the Thunder or Storm. Perhaps they were both right. Engadget has unearthed a BlackBerry Storm box with Verizon logos all over it. Could "Thunder" have just been the working name? Who know... UK ad authority says Apple iPhone ad misleading http://www.smartphoneblast.com/articles/2008/8/2008827-UK-ad-authority-says.html Advertising Standards Authority, a UK ad group, has declared a television ad for the iPhone misleading, and has said the ad should not air again in the UK."The group said that the advertisement, which claims that 'all the parts of the internet are on the iPhone', is decidedly misleading, since the iPhone's Safari web browser does not render Flash o... Another BlackBerry Bold Unboxing http://www.rimblast.com/articles/2008/8/2008826-Another-BlackBerry-Bold-Unboxing.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/bbbold-box.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/bbbold-box.jpg" align=right border=0 height=268 width=300></a></td></tr> </table><br> Can't wait for ATT to get the BlackBerry Bold going? Check out engadget's unboxing of the upcoming BlackBerry.The BlackBerry Bold Bold is a tri band GSM phone supporting HSDPA and quad band EDGE. Add in WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, 1GB of onboard memory, a 2 megapixel camera and you've got a different kind of BlackBerry. These pics definitely make the... BlackBerry Earrings? http://www.rimblast.com/articles/2008/8/2008826-BlackBerry-Earrings.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/blackberryearrings.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/blackberryearrings.jpg" align=right border=0 height=230 width=270></a></td></tr> </table><br> What will they think of next? In case you've been dying to hang a pair of BlackBerry Bold's from your ears you're in luck. These BlackBerry earrings measure about 3/4 of an inch high and are made from Fimo, a polymer clay. "They were listed on Etsy, an online market for homemade goods, for 3 plus shipping, but they're sold out. Who is buying th... ATT gets official Windows Mobile 6.1 update http://www.pocketpcblast.com/articles/2008/8/2008826-AT-T-gets-official.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/AT&T Tilt ROM Update.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/AT&T Tilt ROM Update.jpg" align=right border=0 height=250 width=187></a></td></tr> </table><br> HTC has released a Windows Mobile 6.1 update for the ATT Tilt. All the usual improvements are included with the update including threaded SMS, and enhanced activesync battery life. ATT's Video Share is also supported in the update. You can find it at the link below. ...