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BlackBerry has managed to reveal mobile phones packed with everyday essentials you need. Even though they are oriented towards business, they also have a range of features that attract other type of users as well. There are several BlackBerry phones with 3G feature, but the latest two editions have been the most important worth noting, BlackBerry Curve 3G and Blackberry Pearl 3G. We shall make a short presentation of these two BlackBerry 3G phones and you will see exactly what they have to offer, if they are worth buying and if they succeed in satisfying your needs.
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BlackBerry Curve 3G offers a slim and compact headset, with a responsive optical touch pad and the most welcomed features of all, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3G and the 2 megapixels camera. The phone doesn’t offer something very distinctive from its predecessors, but it is a welcomed addition, even though some would want it at a cheaper price. But messaging and e-mail features remain the strongest, as you can connect with your BlackBerry’s Enterprise and receives e-mails in real time. You can also access personal accounts, POP3 and IMAP. With GPS, you can settle your own navigation system on your mobile phone, as you can get BlackBerry Maps or Google Maps and downloads maps, get directions and find information about local businesses. Among productivity tools, the document viewer is the one worth mentioning, as it opens Microsoft Word, PDF documents and Corel WordPerfect. Media capabilities are not left behind, as this phone can be turned into a media player, as it supports most of the music and video formats. Moreover, 3G coverage is highly usable, as you get faster data speed, loading web pages in just a couple of seconds.

BlackBerry Pearl 3G is part of the Pearl edition and it has the same characteristics regarding design, more specifically, the SureType keyboard. It has a slim and fairly compact shape and features like Wi-Fi, GPS and 3 G of course. Media keys are a nice addition and the optical touch pad is easy to use. If depends if you get this mobile phone from the US or from Great Britain. The difference lays among the keyboard, the US version has two letters assigned per key and the UK version has an alphanumeric keyboard instead. If you can deal the keyboard, you can surely count on this mobile phone to offer the mobile experience you are looking for. Due to its compact shape, the screen is fairly compact as well, having 2.26” and a pixel resolution of 360x400. Text and graphics look vibrant and you can do some adjustments regarding style, font and size. The phone runs on BlackBerry OS 5, but it is available for upgrade to OS 6. The later upgrade brings a whole new interface, different home screen, universal search and other benefits and change of appearance you will agree with. BlackBerry Pearl 3G is a quad-band world phone, so you can use it anywhere on the globe. This is a major advantage for those who travel a lot oversea. Regarding e-mail and messaging features, they remain the same as BlackBerry Curve 3G and other phones from the company.

So these are two of the latest BlackBerry 3G mobile phones you can get your hands on. Each comes with its own benefits and you will surely appreciate their distinctive, yet functional design specs and performance.

Playing games is so much better when it is done on a touch screen phone. You can swipe your fingers on the screen to manage tasks better, you can get interactive graphics and you don’t even have to use buttons or anything in some cases, just tilt the phone and you will be winning sooner than you think. BlackBerry Storm is a touch screen phone, so let’s go through some free games available for this specific mobile phone. Paid games are for those who want to invest money, but you can find great free BlackBerry Storm games that you will enjoy without doubt.
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To start with, a special version of the classic Tetris for Storm has been developed. Instead of having to press buttons to move blocks and so, you just flip the phone to move blocks from right to left and tap on the in order to change their orientation. You will get the hang of it eventually, even though at first it seems strange. Next there is Chess, which comes with a free edition, but to benefit of challenging levels, you have to update to premium version. If you want to put your mind in action, the free version is ok as every game deserves some time to think the strategy through. You can play Dots with a friend and in order to win the game, you have to connect lines and form a box. But watch out as your buddy will make it difficult for you to succeed. If you played the game when you were young, you are surely familiarized with it.

Labyrinth is a very addictive game and the free version has 10 levels. With a wooden box platform, you have to move up and down in order to guide the ball through the maze and inside the hole. It is great when you just want to lose some time and relax. It is has been all about puzzles so far, so let’s see a strategy game as well. Addictive Tower Defense has RPG elements and the purpose of the game is to defend your tower against enemies. You can do such creating strategies, develop skills and improve your tower’s strength. Ka-Glom is a combination between puzzle and action, because it has its origins among Tetris, but it is more interactive. When you pair up blocks, they don’t simply vanish, they explode and chain reactions appear. You will see the bursting colors and you will definitely fall in love with the game. With internet connection you can play Superheroes Alliance, where you have to create a hero, build alliances and seek for justice. Pixelated is your addictive game; it doesn’t look much, but it will surely give you the feeling. All you have to do is clear the board, but it is not that ease, as the screen is filled with colorful pixels. The fewer moves you make to accomplish, the more points you will score.

We all remember the good old days when we used to play Hangman. Well, the Blackberry version of the game has been improved and now you benefit of more words from more categories. You can choose words from sports, music, from movies and a lot more. There are three difficulty levels to go through and you can find the game at BlackBerry App World. And finally, Sudoku Puzzle Lite also deserves to be mentioned.

BlackBerry Pearl is the compact series of mobile phones designed by the company. Instead of the full QWERTY keyboard, they offer a SureType one, which assigns two letters per key. This results in a less wide device. And because you have some extra space, you can take into account getting some cases to protect your mobile phone. No matter what, these devices are the ones that face damages the most; they can easily be scratched, dropped and they face everyday use. Getting cell phone cases for BlackBerry Pearl can assure high protection and more than that, can also assure a brand new look, because there are some great colorful cases you can choose from. Customizing your Pearl can be done on the outside as well and you can do wonders with a useful and good looking case.
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If you are looking for tough protection and a sturdy case, then OtterBox is what you need. Defender Series case for BlackBerry Pearl from OtterBox are priced at a higher price, but with such high ratings received and functionality, your phone will not suffer while it sits inside. It protects even the keyboard, the screen, camera on the back and the external ports from dust getting inside. OtterBox provides three layers of protection: a clear screen protector, a polycarbonate shell, so even if you drop your mobile phone, it doesn’t get damaged and finally, a durable silicone skin that assures less impact on the phone and also a pleasant feel and a sure grip. And more than that, it comes with a belt clip holster, so you can easily attach the case to your belt and have your mobile phone always close by. Seidio Innocase Surface for BlackBerry Pearl comes in a variety of colors, including the rose pink version. This case is priced around $6 and it doesn’t add any bulkiness, being 1 mm thin. Designed by a hard, but flexible material, the soft touch coating gives you a smooth feel and you will want to hold your phone at all times. There are cut-outs for all ports and features, but the screen and the keyboard remain uncovered, as the case is formed by two pieces, to snuggly fit your BlackBerry Pearl.

Moreover, you can focus also on gel skin cases for your BlackBerry Pearl. These are priced very reasonably, less than $5 in most cases. The color variety is high and you can even find gel cases with designs on them, such as flowers and so. Being slightly transparent, a soft cover will be provided, leaving your phone untouched by scratches. You will change the aspect of your device and you will surely have hard times keeping your hands off it. If you are afraid of the screen getting scratched, you can always go for a screen protector and be sure that you will still see what is on the screen, but at least you have it covered.

In the same category of reasonable pricing, you can find protector covers made out of plastic that attach to your mobile phone and provide that brand new look. Hard cases come in lots of colors and with beautiful designs. Finally, you can also take into account pouches, you can find some nice looking ones from Golla and you can slip your phone inside and have it protected while it sits in your pocket or in your purse or bag.

If you want to purchase a BlackBerry mobile phone, you can find it at various providers and you can also check online retail stores, if you prefer to get the phone unlocked. A BlackBerry store can even be considered the official website, as you are pointed there places from where to buy the phone you desire. You are guided for each model presented to a buying place and you can surely find a carrier and a data plan suitable for your requests. When it comes to BlackBerry, you have various models and series to choose from. The company offers the following: BlackBerry Bold, Pearl, Curve, Tour and the latest releases include BlackBerry Storm and Torch, which are considered to be smartphones. But the company does not stop, as they continue to come up with new models.
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Of course, you can find older models of BlackBerry on online retail stores and some of the models are available under $100. If you choose a carrier, even for some newer releases, you can even get the phone for free, but you will commit to a two-year contract and a data plan. Another BlackBerry Store can be considered the BlackBerry App World, from where you can download and purchase applications, games and themes. It is the official application store of the company and all BlackBerry users are very likely to find something to enhance the productivity of their device, but also to get entertainment software and games to play. On this website, you can find two categories: free items and paid ones. Depending on the type of your phone, the internet connection, if you have GPS or 3G, you can download certain applications.

Among the free apps you can download, we can recall Facebook and Twitter, which are your well-known social networks. You don’t have to wait until you get to your computer to check your account, to update your status, comment on friends’ posts and photos, poke friends and so on. You can install these nifty apps and you will have access to all features. Using BlackBerry Messenger you can chat with your other BlackBerry friends and more than that, you can send files and connect easier. But you can try out other instant messaging apps, depending on the ones you have account on. Photo Editor Ultimate and Photo Studio are two of the free apps for editing your media files. And now let’s see some popular games you can try, as you can never have enough. Everyone is familiar with Angry Birds, which is available also for computers. You can waste a couple of good hours playing the game and throw those birds to destroy everything they encounter. It is available at $4.99. If you want to spend less, you can get Angry Pigs, at $1.99, with 108 levels and very cute graphics to enchant your eyes. Book Reader is designed for those who like spending time reading some books. You pay $0.99 for the application and you can easily import and read books.

As you can see, BlackBerry offers everything you need, a useful website showing you from where to purchase a phone and a fully-featured application store for downloading only the best software. If you have a BlackBerry smartphone, you can surf the website directly from your browser and if not, you can always manage a PC transfer.

BlackBerry Storm is an innovative touch screen phone designed by the company. The phone delivers satisfying performance and it gives up the QWERTY keyboard to bring up a new look, just to be in touch with the market demands. And once you have such a great phone, with a large screen and everything, some personalization must be done. BlackBerry allows personalizing the home screen, as you can add themes, background images and change the font and style. BlackBerry Storm themes are available on the internet as free downloads, but also with payment. It depends on what you want exactly. If you feel like navigating on websites, you can find yourself a lot of free themes that will give your phone a brand new look. But if you prefer more browsing on BlackBerry’s App World, then you will have to pull out some cash out of your pocket, as most of the themes there are with payment.
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If you want to get into the holiday spirit, you can have Snowman themes, Christmas tree themes and more. Starting from $0.99, you can purchase a Snowman theme, packed with images for every icon and every screen. It has backgrounds for all screens, it will not slow down performance, you can customize the icons, and the signal and the batter meter are also customized. A Christmas theme is available at $1.99 and it comes with six different home screens and a lot of images to give you the joy and happiness of the seasons. If you are willing to pay $3.99, you can get the animated doodle flowers, this one received a lot of good ratings and users are very happy with it. You can stop the animation if you don’t want it running all the time and every icon is changed to match the beauty of the theme, which is available in white and pink combinations. For $0.99, you can download a pack with three themes, very functional and a very good price for them.

Moreover, if you go online, you can find websites that provide free BlackBerry Storm themes. These are from various categories, also interactive and with great graphics to change the aspect of your home screen. You can have landscape themes, funny, computer, inspired by games, with animals and a lot more to enjoy. You can browse directly from your mobile phone, or you can download themes on your computer and transfer them via USB mass storage or by Bluetooth if you have a laptop computer. You can easily change how the screen looks and you can have vibrant images, characters that you like, animations and more, just like you see in the pictures in the article.

Mobile phones these days allow high customization and you can have the possibility to change how things look, even the icons and background images. Themes are a set of the two as they combine them and offer an all-round feature. Paid or free, they will look great and will increase your positive thinking about your BlackBerry device. All depends on how on a hurry you are on how much money you are willing to invest in your mobile phone. While you are at it, you can also search for applications and games, as you will surely find a lot to choose from.