Sound ID has released a new BlackBerry application called EarPrint which appears to be a Sound ID 510 Bluetooth Headset management app on steriods. EarPrint is similar to the Jawbone Battery Meter for BlackBerry app, however, EarPrint does much, much more than just tell you how battery life you have left.
EarPrint features include:
PersonalSound™ – With the free EarPrint app, users can customize and save listening preferences via Personal Sound. While on a call, simply drag the ID icon across the phone screen to change the audio parameters and enhance the listening levels. Choose the audio parameters for three listening modes: Phone, Music and Pass-Thru.
Pass-Thru – Enhances hearing ability so soft surrounding sounds can be heard while wearing the headset and not on a call.
Visual Battery Indicator – Provides battery life status.
Find Me – Help to locate a missing 510 – press the “Find Me” icon on the phone and the headset will start emitting a beeping sound and the LED will begin to flash.
Sound Level Meter – Provides audio details in real-time so users know when sound reaches levels that could potentially damage hearing.
In Call Tools – Allows users to have the green LED flash when on a call or remain off.
I haven’t personally used the Sound ID 510 Bluetooth Headset, but, I have heard pretty good reviews. I may have to check one out myself and give it the once over if for no other reason than to test out the Find Me feature in EarPrint.
We recently did a post on Simple Mobile Review about multimedia stands for your smartphones that are under $13. If you enjoy watching movies or TV shows on your BlackBerry you should consider a stand. iCarpus is a great while sitting at your desk or in your airplane seat. Over the last year we have been huge fans of the MovieWedge, but recently we have started using iCarpus as a multimedia stand. [click to continue…]
The title of this post really says it all, so, if you need to replace the headset that came with your BlackBerry, you will definitely want to head over to Amazon where you can pick up the OEM 3.5mm Stereo Hands-Free Headset For BlackBerryfor just $2.16, shipping included.
It isn’t Cyber Monday just yet, but, you wouldn’t know it if from the great online deals we keep finding. ZAGG is offering a free $25 gift card when you buy a pair of ZAGGsmartbuds.
The cool thing about the $25 ZAGG gift card when you buy a pair of ZAGGsmartbuds is that you can get Invisible Shield for most devices for under 25 bucks. Invisible Shield, of course, is arguably the the best protective skin type product for electronic devices on the market.
The Free $25 gift card offer runs through Sunday, November 28th, so if you are in the market for a great pair of noise-canceling ear buds for your BlackBerry, you will definitely want to check out the ZAGGsmartbuds.
This morning I ordered a new battery for my BlackBerry Bold 9650 because I was finding it a challenge to get through half a day without charging. I am one for finding deals and normally I shell out $40 and just buy a battery from Seidio. I shipped Robb the battery form my old Storm when he was having battery problems as it made no sense to purchase a battery for $40 when you can get a new phone at Amazon for 1¢. [click to continue…]
I am not one of the lucky people that can use the headsets the come in the package with your BlackBerry but if you can you should checkout the OEM Stereo headsets over at Amazon. Several of my work colleagues are ordering 5 – 10 of these at a time as they only cost $1.95 $2.60. With such a low price you can order several; one in the cars, one in your bag, one with your phone, and one at your desk. If you develop a short in the cable you can just throw it away an not wonder if it was worth the price. [click to continue…]
If you travel regularly and really use your BlackBerry as a true media hub there will be times when you want to get great quality sound, but, don’t want to use headphones or ear buds. Whether it be listening to a podcast while eating room service, playing an audio book when ironing your shirt, or just listening music while relaxing on the bed, getting great quality sound from your device requires great quality external speakers. This is where the Motorola MOTOROKR EQ5 Bluetooth Portable Speaker comes in handy.
As name the implies, the Motorola MOTOROKR EQ5 Bluetooth Portable Speaker is both an external speaker, allowing you to connect it to your device via a Bluetooth connection or using the supplied audio jack, but, is also a speaker phone which will automatically switch over to speaker phone mode, keeping you from having to scramble if you get an incoming call while listening to audio via your mobile device.
The Motorola EQ5 Bluetooth Speaker and Speaker Phone is listed at $99 on many websites, and, is actually worth it at that price, however, you can currently pick it up for $26.99 on Amazon.com making it the perfect under $30 stocking stuffer.
It seems like the smarter that smartphones get, the more battery power they consume. Making it through an entire day on a single charge with moderate use seems to be more of an urban legion these days compared to something that actually is possible. I keep my BlackBerry plugged in at almost all times while at my desk so power is never an issue when in the offiice, however, it is rare that I am able to make it a full day on a charge when out and about and a power outlet is not accessible.
We’ve talked about the Energizer Energi Stick for BlackBerry before. It is made specifically for BlackBerry devices and can provide an extra 30 minutes of talk time when your battery is too low for radio use. The XP2000 Power pack takes things a bit further allowing you to fully charge your BlackBerry once or twice on a single charge providing up to 6 hours of talk time. The XP2000 can be recharged 500 times, and, because it is flat, fits in your pocket a bit better than the Energi Stick.
We missed the news last week that RadioShack hit the impressive “One Million BlackBerries Sold” mark, however, we are mentioning it now for two reasons. First, doing anything over a million times, especially selling BlackBerry devices, as RadioShack has done, is a big deal. Second, RadioShack has partnered with LIVESTRONG, Lance Armstrong’s foundation and is donating a portion of the sales proceeds on all LIVESTRONG merchandise sold to cancer research, and, to help get the word out we are running little contest here on RIMarkable where you can win a LIVESTRONG Silicone Case for BlackBerry Curve 8500.
All you have to do for a chance to win a LIVESTRONG case for the BlackBerry Curve 8500 is:
Leave a wall post telling your friends about the contest – Create a wall post that says something like “Win a Free LIVESTRONG Silicone Case for the BlackBerry Curve 8500 from RIMarkable.com” and make sure you attach a link back to this post (http://wp.me/pKwXn-4ZK)
Leave a wall post on the RIMarkable Facebook page – Not everyone that Likes our Facebook page actually wants a BlackBerry 8500 case, but, if you do, simply leave us a wall post stating “I’ve entered to win a LIVESTRONG BlackBerry case”…
We have 5 LIVESTRONG Cases to give away and we are going to randomly select 5 participants to ship cases to on November 28th, the Sunday after ThanksGiving. The deadline to enter is Black Friday, November 26th at 11:59 p.m. EST, so, get your entries in. Winners must have a U.S. postal address in order for us to ship your case to you…
I haven’t personally used the Sound ID 510 Bluetooth Headset, but, I have heard pretty good reviews. I may have to check one out myself and give it the once over if for no other reason than to test out the Find Me feature in EarPrint.
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