a few blackberry questions
Jul 1, 2008, 10:56 pm
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a few blackberry questions
One: is anyone using what supposedly is the version of ewallet (what is it, flexwallet?) that works with blackberry? If this works well, I have practically no reason to keep my Dell Axim or other cell phone around any more.
Two: Is there a blackberry version of the Worldmate travel itinerary software (I think there must be), and does anyone have any opinion about it?
Three: what's the other thing? Oh, yeah ... I've seen adds for a keychain GPS receiver that links via bluetooth to a blackberry or smartphone. Anyone using this? If it works as well as the ads say it does, I truly have no more need for either the Dell Axim or the other cellphone.
Two: Is there a blackberry version of the Worldmate travel itinerary software (I think there must be), and does anyone have any opinion about it?
Three: what's the other thing? Oh, yeah ... I've seen adds for a keychain GPS receiver that links via bluetooth to a blackberry or smartphone. Anyone using this? If it works as well as the ads say it does, I truly have no more need for either the Dell Axim or the other cellphone.
Jul 2, 2008, 5:03 am
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Can't help you with the first two, but regarding the third, I believe you're talking about the Freedom 2000 Keychain GPS.
While this is a handy little device, most modern Blackberries have GPS built-in, so the need for an external GPS is debatable. Many carriers leave the internal GPS open for 3rd party applications to use, but some (Verizon for example), restrict access to it in such a way that it will work only with a subscription to their navigation service, and then only with their supplied software (VZNav for Verizon).
While this is a handy little device, most modern Blackberries have GPS built-in, so the need for an external GPS is debatable. Many carriers leave the internal GPS open for 3rd party applications to use, but some (Verizon for example), restrict access to it in such a way that it will work only with a subscription to their navigation service, and then only with their supplied software (VZNav for Verizon).
Jul 2, 2008, 8:12 am
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1) Haven't used it
2) Yes, Worldmate Live is available for the Blackberry. I found it a little sluggish and too full of snazzy graphics. But it does work quite well.
3) Some Blackberry smartphones have GPS built in, and those without it can use the Google maps application with a cell tower locator feature that can guess your location fairly well without the need for GPS.
2) Yes, Worldmate Live is available for the Blackberry. I found it a little sluggish and too full of snazzy graphics. But it does work quite well.
3) Some Blackberry smartphones have GPS built in, and those without it can use the Google maps application with a cell tower locator feature that can guess your location fairly well without the need for GPS.