Press Release
October 18, 2005
BlackBerry Hacks: Maximize the Untapped Power of a BlackBerry
Sebastopol, CA--Not just for corporate dynamos anymore, the versatile and
flexible BlackBerry handheld computing device allows anyone, anywhere to
stay in touch and manage life with ease. "The nice thing about the
BlackBerry is that it has something for every type of user--from the
newbies to the most advanced alpha-geeks," says Blackberry expert and
author Dave Mabe. With his new BlackBerry Hacks (O'Reilly, US $24.95),
BlackBerry users at all levels will uncover creative tricks and tools for
using BlackBerries for phone calls, instant messaging, email, organizing,
web browsing, and a whole lot more.
"The BlackBerry is ripe with opportunities for the hacker in all of us,"
says Mabe. "Just the size of the keyboard and screen required RIM
[BlackBerry developer Research in Motion] to build hacks into the device
to make it usable for the average person." But the 100 smart, standalone
hacks in Mabe's guide go well beyond what's "usable"--these cutting-edge
tips and tools make the BlackBerry the most remarkable mobile
communications device for email, instant messaging, web browsing, and
receiving RSS feeds as well as managing a BlackBerry Enterprise Server and
using the Mobile Data Service. Developers will learn how to make a web
site "BlackBerry friendly" and even how to get started with Java
development.
"There are a slew of hacks for the beginner, but even the most advanced
power user will find juicy nuggets to incorporate into daily use,"
promises Mabe. Chapters include:
Using a BlackBerry: Change programs, do things quickly, hide rarely used
icons, and customize a BlackBerry
Email: Filter messages by type, use an Auto Signature, check Gmail six
different ways, and more
Games: Kill time and have fun with Texas Hold 'Em, Java and Magmic games,
and Zork
The Internet and Other Networks: Transform the BlackBerry from simple
personal digital assistant to truly mobile computer while blogging from
the road, chatting, and using GPS
Free Programs: Shop, manage eBay auctions, store passwords securely, and
get fast mobile search
Shareware Apps: Take advantage of the coolest third-party applications
for doing things like syncing to a Mac, faxing, spellchecking, and getting
real-time stock quotes and charts
BES Administration: Helpful techniques for BlackBerry administrators who
want to test the SRP connection, create and send alerts, ping a user's
BlackBerry, track messages, and export user stats
The Web and MDS: Control web access, track requests, and turn a tired
intranet site into a mobile, push-enabled application optimized for the
BlackBerry
Application Development: Create HTTP connections, deploy BlackBerry
applications, sign COD files, and more
BlackBerry subscribers--a whopping three million in May 2005, reports
RIM--will find all the expert guidance and secrets they need to master the
common as well as the largely untapped capabilities of their all-in-one
phone, inbox, organizer, and browser.
Additional Resources:
BlackBerry Hacks
Dave Mabe
ISBN: 0-596-101155, 256 pages, $24.95 US, $34.95 CA
order@oreilly.com
1-800-998-9938; 1-707-827-7000
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