CrackBerry Idol
And the Winner of CrackBerry Idol 2010 is.... Dave Peckens!
Congrats Dave!!! Welcome to the Team! Let's kick things off with a look back at your CrackBerry Idol Audition Video! [ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] After three months of CrackBerry Idol craziness here on the blogs, the competition is now officially over. The winner of the final community vote is none other than the CrackBerry-addicted Dave Peckens. The voting was close...
CrackBerry Idol Finals - Vote Now! The winner will be a CrackBerry.com blogger so be sure to have your say and vote!
[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] If you've been following CrackBerry Idol you know THIS IS IT. The final vote. Your chance to decide who CrackBerry.com's next blogger will be. The final five are Joseph, Brittany, Dave, Kerri and Aloha Joe. You've seen their videos and reviews up on the site for nearly three months now. You've read the CrackBerry Idol finalist Q & A. You...
CrackBerry Idol Questions and Answers - before you vote, get to know the finalists!
Joseph Brittany Dave Kerri Aloha Joe When we announced CrackBerry Idol back on June 3rd, we knew it would be an event that would take a while to complete. In a summer that was fairly quiet for BlackBerry news, the regular CrackBerry Idol posts definitely helped keep the blogs full. Now September is here, everybody is...
BlackBerry Torch 9800 review from the perspective of a Power Traveler
BlackBerry Torch 9800 Review - Power Traveler [ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] The BlackBerry 9800 Torch has been touted as the "best BlackBerry that RIM has produced." While many have mixed feelings about RIM's newest sizzling hot device (aka. The Torch), I was given the task of reviewing this device from the prospective of a person who travels/vacations a lot. While...
BlackBerry Torch 9800 review from the perspective of a Power Socializer
BlackBerry Torch 9800 Review - Power Socializer [ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] Coming from a BlackBerry that I loved, I wasn't very excited to switch to a device I wasn't used too. The Torch is completely different from any BlackBerry that I have used and to be honest, it is the best. Being a full time student and working a part time job I need a phone that is reliable...
BlackBerry Torch 9800 review from the perspective of a BlackBerry Newbie
BlackBerry Torch 9800 Review - BlackBerry Newbie [ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] If you're considering upgrading to a smartphone, you've undoubtedly come across the plethora of news articles and reviews for the iPhone and Android phones. What those news articles tend to gloss over is the fact that Research in Motion - BlackBerry's manufacturer - absolutely dominates...
BlackBerry Torch 9800 review from the perspective of a Power Mom
BlackBerry Torch 9800 Review - Power Mom [ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] I am a BUSY person and by that statement I don't just mean the normal kind of busy. I'm talking about the I'm so insanely swamped with things to do or places to go that I actually repeat things I've said or doing things I've already done. As a military spouse, mother of three, consultant,...
BlackBerry Torch 9800 Review from the perspective of a Power Businessman
BlackBerry Torch 9800 Review - Power Businessman Perspective [ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] So you’re on the go and want to stay connected to your business information and communications. Well what better choice for both security and ease of use than the new BlackBerry Torch? It’s a touch screen world phone featuring the new BlackBerry 6 operating system, minus...
CrackBerry Idol back in action - FINAL ROUND device reviews hit the blogs this week!
Joseph Brittany Dave Kerri Aloha Joe When we first launched CrackBerry Idol 2010 competition we knew the event would carry on for the better part of the summer - a competition like this takes time. What we didn't know though was just how talented and fierce the competition would be! After literally months, we're down to...
CrackBerry Idol Round 2 winners announced; Stay tuned for the Final Round - the BlackBerry device review!
Joseph Brittany Dave Kerri Aloha Joe The Round 2 voting is done and we're one step closer to crowning our CrackBerry Idol 2010 winner. Moving on to the final round (in no particular order) are Joseph, Brittany, Dave, Kerri and Aloha Joe. Big congrats go to the final five! The voting was tight on this on this, so Tim,...
CrackBerry Idol Round 2 Voting Now Open - Vote Now!!
[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] **** VOTE NOW!!!! **** It's time folks! Over the last two weeks you've witnessed ten in-depth BlackBerry accessory reviews from our ten Round 2 competitors in CrackBerry Idol. The judges gave their feedback on each review and now it is in YOUR HANDS to decide which FIVE competitors will continue on to the FINAL round. Below you will find the...
BlackBerry Presenter review
BlackBerry Presenter Review[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ]Why carry that heavy laptop and projector to your next presentation, when you could confidently waltz in with minimal baggage? Imagine the BlackBerry as a vessel for your PowerPoint slideshow, projected wirelessly via Bluetooth, with you at the helm, steering a dynamic presentation. You're nimbly traveling from city to...
Review: Motorola MOTOROKR EQ5 Wireless Travel Stereo Speaker
Motorola EQ5 Wireless Travel Stereo Speaker[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ]When it comes to Bluetooth accessories for mobile phones, there are certainly lots of headsets and visor-mounted speakerphones to choose from. Various models, ranging from low-quality, budget-friendly to somewhat expensive, high-end products are available from several manufactures in many different...
BlackBerry headset throwdown - Battle of the big three
BlackBerry Headset Throwdown - Battle of the big three[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ]Wires or Bluetooth? Headphones or earbud? Normally having a multitude of options is a good thing but when it comes to choosing a hands-free device where does one even begin? You read the reviews and most don't answer the questions consumers really want to know. Examples of those would be; "...
BlackBerry Bluetooth headphone showdown
BlackBerry Bluetooth headphone showdown[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ]Let's say you're in the market for Bluetooth stereo headphones. Good choice. You'll be releasing yourself from the tyranny of wires and ending the saga of headphones yanked from ears and BlackBerrys yanked from desks. But gaining the freedom to walk about and audio controls as close as your right ear...
Waterproof BlackBerry case head to head - Aquapac vs. Overboard Waterproof Case
Waterproof BlackBerry case head to head - Aquapac vs. Overboard [ youtube video link for mobile viewing ]Today I am reviewing the Aquapac and the OverBoard aquatic cases. Although these two cases are meant to serve the same purpose, these two cases have differences that would make you think otherwise. Let's get to the review!The first case I am going to discuss is the Aquapac. This case...
BlackBerry charging solution shootout
BlackBerry Charging Solution Shootout[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ]Through many years and many BlackBerry devices I have never ventured beyond the factory charger. It has always been a point of frustration that the cable included with the BlackBerry has a straight tip, yet the Micro USB connection is on the side of most devices. This makes it awkward when charging and a few...
Lifestyles of the rich and case-less
Using the Case-Mate Fuel and Aquapac Case[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ]In keeping up with the Aloha Joe motto "Carpe Diem" (Latin for "Seize the Day")...I am constantly on the go, and lead a pretty active lifestyle. Whether it be hiking the slopes of Diamond Head Crater, surfing the breaks on the North Shore, or just chillin' with a Corona in hand at the family beach house;...
BlackBerry Bluetooth speakerphone shootout - BlueAnt S4 vs. BlackBerry VM-605 vs. Mr. Handsfree Blue Vision II
BlackBerry Bluetooth Speakerphone Shootout[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ]Having a Bluetooth headset is becoming a necessity for some people as laws are being enforced all over North America against talking on cell phones without a handsfree device. However some people prefer not having something wrapped around their ear or a device they can utilize fully while on the road....
Bluetooth headset head to head: Jabra Stone vs. Motorola Endeavor
Bluetooth Headset Shootout - Jabra Stone vs. Motorola Endeavor [ youtube video link for mobile viewing ]As someone who works in New York City, there are two things I've learned: (1) never publicly admit you're a Mets fan and (2) Manhattan is the noisiest city there is. Between the subways, buses, cars, taxis, and of course, the people, you need earplugs just to walk down the street....
5BARz Road Warrior Review
Review of 5BARz Road Warrior for BlackBerry[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ]Have you had a problem with keeping a steady signal on your Smart Phone device? Maybe you're driving and you lose reception going downhill. Maybe you've dropped a few calls while talking at home, or better yet, you have to go to a kitchen corner for better reception. Well the kind people at 5BARz have...
CrackBerry Idol back in action! For Round 2 the top 10 give us their accessory reviews
[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] The CrackBerry Idol top 10 has been hard at work on their accessory reviews for the last week. They had some late nights and sore fingers and churned out some great stuff. We have a load of great reviews on the way, and starting today we'll be posting one each day for you to check out. After all the reviews are posted we'll once again be...
CrackBerry Idol Update: 10 contestants are hard at work on their BlackBerry accessory reviews this week!
[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] Howdy CrackBerry Idol fans! It's Monday morning as I type this and we figured the timing was right to post a little update on where things are at in the competition. Round 1 saw 24 competitors duke it out with their BlackBerry app reviews and 10 competitors get voted on by the community to Round 2. Round 2 is the featured BlackBerry accessory...
CrackBerry Idol Round 1 winners announced; Stay tuned for Round 2 - the featured accessory review!
Kerri Aloha Joe Brittany Shankeith Tim Joseph Alicia Dan Josh Dave P. Here it is folks... the big moment our contestants and sooo many of you have been waiting for in our CrackBerry Idol 2010 competition. Big congrats go (in random order) to the ten contestants who were voted by the CrackBerry...