Yohan Naftali

Blackberry Tour

Yohan Naftali — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:05:19 +0000

RIM recently release Blackberry® 9630 Tour that has world Phone capabilities on a 3G network, a 3.2 MP camera, unfortunately Tour not equiped with Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g capability.
Tour has High-resolution HVGA 480×360 pixel color display, while Bold has 480 x 320 pixel color display.
For performance Tour installed with 528 MHz Qualcomm processor (Blackberry® 9000 Bold has 624MHz StrongARM processor with full MMX/multimedia extensions).
Tour is enhanced with 256mb flash memory that larger than Bold (128mb) but without onboard memory.
Memory is explandable for hot swappable microSD and SDHC.
Tour boosted with 1400mAh cryptographic lithium cell, RIM claims Tour supports up to 5 hours of talk time or up to 14 days of standby time, while Blackberry Bold has 1500 mAhr cryptographic lithium cell.
Blackberry Tour not born to beat Blackberry Bold but to replace old BlackBerry 8830 World Edition.

Detail Specification: Tour

Blackberry MDS

Yohan Naftali — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:42:39 +0000

MDS stand for Mobile Data System (BlackBerry MDS). It’s a method of Internet connectivity for a BlackBerry. that is provided by a BlackBerry Enterprise Server. In the past, BlackBerry devices required MDS to run most kinds of third-party Internet software.

BlackBerry MDS v4.1 is an optimised application development framework for the BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution. It dramatically reduces the amount of time and resources required to develop and deploy wireless applications for mobile workers. BlackBerry MDS allows organisations to deliver corporate data wirelessly, leveraging the same proven push delivery model and advanced security features used for BlackBerry email.

BlackBerry MDS components and architecture
BlackBerry MDS provides the essentials for creating, deploying and managing applications for the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution. Its three main components are:

BlackBerry MDS Services
BlackBerry MDS Services are the next generation of the BlackBerry® Mobile Data Service. As part of the BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, they are responsible for managing interactions and requests between BlackBerry smartphones and enterprise applications that sit behind the corporate firewall.
2. BlackBerry MDS Developer Tools
Use BlackBerry MDS Developer Tools to create wireless applications for BlackBerry smartphones.
BlackBerry MDS Device Software
BlackBerry MDS Device Software allows applications built with BlackBerry MDS Developer Tools to run on BlackBerry devices.

Garmin Mobile for Blackberry

Yohan Naftali — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:51:06 +0000

For blackberry owner who need to improve their GPS functionality.

Transform your smartphone into an executive travel assistant. Simply download this small application and your Blackberry is ready for business, with the latest maps for Europe and dynamic Garmin Online traffic alerts, flight status and weather content. Enjoy spoken turn-by-turn directions and navigate straight to points of interest, phone book contacts, location-tagged photographs and Google Local destinations.

Live Map Data

Garmin Mobile for Blackberry finds you the fastest route to appointments on foot or by car with turn-by-turn directions to millions of points of interest and spoken street names. Mobile professionals will enjoy Garmin Mobile’s seamless integration with their phone book contacts, for navigation straight to stored addresses. For a one-off purchase, Garmin Mobile for Blackberry gives you a round-the-clock personal assistant. Simply search for a destination, call or navigate to take your smartphone further.

Live Dynamic Content
Travel prepared with Garmin Online live traffic alerts, safety cameras, flight status and weather information. Free wireless data services provide the latest dynamic online content to help you make better-informed decisions at a moment’s notice, avoid traffic tie-ups and pack appropriately for every trip.
Enhanced Features

Enhanced Features

Conveniently access Google Local online content to find the best places nearby to eat, dine and unwind. Once you’ve selected a destination, access the phone number and business details or navigate straight there.
Garmin Mobile for Blackberry gets you there in good time. Check your flight status while you’re on the go via Garmin Online.
Panoramio Simply download a location-tagged image from Panoramio.com and navigate to the scene in the photograph – there’s no need to key in an address or postcode.

Source: Garmin
More Review: pocketgpsworld

Vista Icons

Yohan Naftali — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 07:33:04 +0000

Instead using default windows’ icons in %SystemRoot%\System32\shell32.dll, you can change use nice Vista icons that located at %SystemRoot%\System32\imageres.dll file.

Here is the step:

Right Click on choosen folder that you want to change the icons
Select Properties
Select “Customize” tab
Click “Change Icon…” button
Change SHELL32.dll with imageres.dll
Press Enter

Now you can see the new list of Vista Icons…

Compatibility: Windows Vista

Note: if you want to extract the icons from *.dll to *.ico you can use software from Nir Sofer(IconsExtract) or LeeLu Soft(geticons)

Checklist when buy Blackberry

Yohan Naftali — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:33:35 +0000

Here is Check List when you will buy for new:

Before Open the Box

Check Box Condition?
Check if Seal is not broken?
Check if it has Local Authority Approval (DirJen Postel Approval for Indonesia)?

Check IMEI and Pin Label is geninue?
Ask whether the Keyboard is QWERTY or QWERTZ?
Check validity of IMEI here

After Open the Box

Check IMEI numbers near battery compartment, IMEI should same with the box
Check IMEI by type *#06#, IMEI should same with the box
Check Data and Voice Usage time by type BUYR at Options – Status (must 0)
Check Status Phone by type MEPD at Options – Advanced Option – SIM Card
TEST hardware