Slide 3: Background of the Blackberry
The BlackBerry is a wireless handheld device introduced in 1999 as a two-way pager In 2002, the more commonly known smartphone BlackBerry was released Supports e-mail, mobile telephone, text messaging, internet faxing, web browsing BlackBerry first made headway in the marketplace by concentrating on e- mail The original BlackBerry device had a monochrome display, but all current models have color displays
Slide 4: Background Cont’d.
The BlackBerry is primarily known for its ability to send and receive e-mail wherever it can access a wireless network System navigation is primarily accomplished by a scroll ball in the middle of the device (older devices used a track wheel on the side) Some models include a Push-to-Talk feature, similar to a twoway radio push e-mail: all new e-mails, contacts and calendar entries are "pushed" out to the BlackBerry device automatically, as opposed to the user synchronizing the data by hand GPS Navigation is introduced
Slide 5: Features
Wireless email Organizer Browser Phone Camera (3.2 MP) Video Recording
MMS SMS Corporate data access Built-in GPS Media Player Blackberry Maps
Slide 6: Features
Games
Video
Slide 7: Features
Music
Clickable Screen
Slide 8: Features
Slide 9:
Messaging Capabilities
GPS
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Web Browser
Clock
Slide 12: iphone vs. Blackberry Storm
Blackberry Storm
Verizon Wireless 'clickable' screen that the company says simulates the feel of a physical keyboard features 1GB of onboard memory storage and a card slot that allows for up to 16GB of additional storage still sets the standard for enterprise wireless devices 360 hours of stand by and 5.5 hours of talk time 3.2 –mega pixel camera: stills, flash, auto focus and video recording Screen slightly smaller but better picture due to the 3.2 mega pixels
Slide 13: iphone vs. Blackberry Storm
iphone
AT&T Network built-in support that gives IT departments the ability to set password policies, set up VPN settings and perform remote data wipes on iphones that have been lost or stolen 300 hours of stand by and 5 hours of talk time 2 –mega pixel stills WI-FI capabilities
Slide 14: Iphone vs. Blackberry Storm
Blackberry Storm Stereo Bluetooth capability Removable battery Expandable memory Video recording Works as a tethered modem Tactile feedback Copy and paste Multitasking
Iphone It’s now second-generation Built-in memory iTunes App Store iTunes integration Full QWERY (virtual) keyboard Wi-Fi support iPod media player Safari browser
Slide 15: Commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARf_e_sV31k
