After two weeks of will he or won't he have to hand over his beloved BlackBerry before being inaugurated in January, President-elect Barack Obama set the record straight with ABC's Barbara Walters during an interview last week. Granted, only a minor portion of the interview involved tech and new puppy talk, but Obama did say he's hopeful that he'll still be able to stay connected via his BlackBerry. But what if he does have to bid it farewell?
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Obama Addresses BlackBerry Rumors After two week of will he or won't he have to hand over his beloved BlackBerry before being inaugurated in January, President-elect Barack Obama set the record straight with ABC's Barbara Walters during an interview last week. Granted, only a minor portion of the interview involved tech and new puppy talk, but Obama did say he's hopeful that he'll still be able to stay connected via his BlackBerry.
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Now that we know Barack Obama will most likely have to say goodbye to his BlackBerry due to strict security laws, I can't help but wonder what his back-up gadget will be. Doesn't the saying go, that to get rid of a habit, you have to replace it with something else? If this is the case, Obama will need to replace his BlackBerry-addiction with a new gadget obsession.
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Wondering what all the hype surrounding the BlackBerry Storm is about? Well, the touchscreen smartphone, which will be making its debut this Friday, is already getting rave reviews; some are even saying it's better than the iPhone. Some reasons include its video recording, its copy and paste feature (amen!), and removable battery.
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Sad news for President-elect Barack Obama. The BlackBerry-addict who is often photographed with his trusty Curve on his belt and is always checking his BB while en route, will soon be bidding his favorite gadget farewell due to email security concerns. According to The New York Times, Obama has already started slowing down communication to friends and family from his personal email account; even though he hopes to be the first American president to have a laptop on his desk in the Oval Office.
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Top 10 BlackBerry Tips and Tricks While it seems everyone and their mother have transferred their smartphone affections to the iPhone, there are many of us still rocking the BlackBerry. Here are a few tips and tricks that will make any user's life easier and more entertaining.
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You either have it or you don't. It's like this innate sixth sense, something that no one else can describe but you. What I'm talking about is CPESP — Cell Phone Extrasensory Perception — a faculty that afflicts millions of Americans who are addicted to their mobile phones.
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When you don't have a pen and paper, introduce your preschooler to technology. I normally carry a notebook and pencil in my purse so my daughter can doodle if we get stuck in a long line or dressing room, but the other day an impromptu trip to the mall turned into an hour of waiting while my husband got fitted for suits. Though my purse was loaded with items to entertain an almost-2-year-old, my son slept and my daughter wasn't all that interested in toying around his Hot Wheels.
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