Comments on: The History of RIM & the BlackBerry Smartphone, Part 1: The Origins http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/ BlackBerry News and Reviews You Can Use Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:07:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Berry Reporter - The History of RIM Part: 3 The Evolution of Color http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-21824 Berry Reporter - The History of RIM Part: 3 The Evolution of Color Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:52:41 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-21824 [...] The History of RIM Part I [...] [...] The History of RIM Part I [...]

]]> By: The History of RIM & the BlackBerry Smartphone, Part 3: The Evolution Of Color | BerryReview.com » http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-21812 The History of RIM & the BlackBerry Smartphone, Part 3: The Evolution Of Color | BerryReview.com » Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:05:18 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-21812 [...] few weeks back, I started with the History of RIM & the BlackBerry Smartphone, Part 1 and followed up with Part 2 introducing the BlackBerry Black & White days. That first part [...] [...] few weeks back, I started with the History of RIM & the BlackBerry Smartphone, Part 1 and followed up with Part 2 introducing the BlackBerry Black & White days. That first part [...]

]]> By: Tom http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-20243 Tom Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:00:57 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-20243 I worked at a network called ARDIS in the mid to late 90's. We were the first real wireless data network, created jointly by IBM and Motorola. Moto provided most of the "modem" technology, but I do remember when the guys from RIM came down to Chicago to pitch us on an alternative to the mother ship Motorola. They had some great ideas and generally drove Motorola do make their devices smaller and lighter, with better keyboards. It was hard to take them seriously though, as it was just a bunch of guys in Canada trying to make a really difficult product. The guys from RAM mobile data jumped on board before us, and turns out they were right. We were stuck with big, clunky Motorola devices and they (Mobitext) had all the slick small devices. Thought you guys might be interested in a little more detail. I worked at a network called ARDIS in the mid to late 90′s. We were the first real wireless data network, created jointly by IBM and Motorola. Moto provided most of the “modem” technology, but I do remember when the guys from RIM came down to Chicago to pitch us on an alternative to the mother ship Motorola. They had some great ideas and generally drove Motorola do make their devices smaller and lighter, with better keyboards. It was hard to take them seriously though, as it was just a bunch of guys in Canada trying to make a really difficult product. The guys from RAM mobile data jumped on board before us, and turns out they were right. We were stuck with big, clunky Motorola devices and they (Mobitext) had all the slick small devices. Thought you guys might be interested in a little more detail.

]]> By: Ronen Halevy http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-20189 Ronen Halevy Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:26:01 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-20189 Glad you are liking it Greg. The basic information is not hard to come by. The research into all the parts takes awhile so I have broken it into manageable chunks. :) Hopefully Part III will come next week. Glad you are liking it Greg. The basic information is not hard to come by. The research into all the parts takes awhile so I have broken it into manageable chunks. :) Hopefully Part III will come next week.

]]> By: Greg http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-20188 Greg Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:23:09 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-20188 I actually recently bought my first every BlackBerry device, a Curve 8330. I've been on Win Mobile/Palms before now, but will never go back! This story about the BB History is awesome and I can't wait to read part 3, the color BlackBerrys. Back then, I was on my first or the first color Palm Hanheld around 1999 - 2000. That sure brings back some memories. I actually recently bought my first every BlackBerry device, a Curve 8330. I’ve been on Win Mobile/Palms before now, but will never go back! This story about the BB History is awesome and I can’t wait to read part 3, the color BlackBerrys. Back then, I was on my first or the first color Palm Hanheld around 1999 – 2000. That sure brings back some memories.

]]> By: The History of RIM & the BlackBerry Smartphone, Part 2: The Black & White Years | BerryReview.com » http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-20081 The History of RIM & the BlackBerry Smartphone, Part 2: The Black & White Years | BerryReview.com » Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:33:08 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-20081 [...] week, I started with the History of RIM & the BlackBerry Smartphone, Part 1. That first part focused on the origins of the BlackBerry dating back to RIM’s first device until [...] [...] week, I started with the History of RIM & the BlackBerry Smartphone, Part 1. That first part focused on the origins of the BlackBerry dating back to RIM’s first device until [...]

]]> By: [分享]RIM和BlackBerry智能手机的历史(1) | 黑莓时光 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-20012 [分享]RIM和BlackBerry智能手机的历史(1) | 黑莓时光 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:15:34 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-20012 [...] 本文转译自The History of RIM & the BlackBerry Smartphone, Part 1: The Origins, 作者: Ronen Halevy [...] [...] 本文转译自The History of RIM & the BlackBerry Smartphone, Part 1: The Origins, 作者: Ronen Halevy [...]

]]> By: Ronen Halevy http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-20001 Ronen Halevy Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:45:34 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-20001 Thanks for the update Parabola! I will incorporate it into the history. I knew there had to be a difference. About the first time BlackBerry was used. I can definitely say that the devices were not called BlackBerrys before the BES server was released. Could be people thought of them that way but they were RIM Wireless Handhelds :) Thanks for the update Parabola! I will incorporate it into the history. I knew there had to be a difference.
About the first time BlackBerry was used. I can definitely say that the devices were not called BlackBerrys before the BES server was released. Could be people thought of them that way but they were RIM Wireless Handhelds :)

]]> By: Digging deep into the history of RIM | BB Geeks http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-19946 Digging deep into the history of RIM | BB Geeks Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:30:13 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-19946 [...] including the BBGeekcast (coming up at 11 EST). Today, it’s a link to BerryReview, where Ronen is chronicling the history of RIM. It goes back further than our own history of the BlackBerry, touching on the company’s [...] [...] including the BBGeekcast (coming up at 11 EST). Today, it’s a link to BerryReview, where Ronen is chronicling the history of RIM. It goes back further than our own history of the BlackBerry, touching on the company’s [...]

]]> By: Parabola http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-19940 Parabola Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:08:26 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-19940 Early 00s, I should say ... I'm not that old! Early 00s, I should say … I’m not that old!

]]> By: Parabola http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-19939 Parabola Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:07:35 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-19939 Hi Ronen, Great article ... brings back a bunch of memories, as I worked at RIM for a few years in the early 90s. Here are some other tidbits to add, although I'm going mostly by memory. Others can probably confirm, and I'm sure RIM would be cool in helping you out with info for these articles. - did you know that DigiSync earned RIM an Emmy and an Oscar? - the 850 operated on the DataTAC network (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DataTAC) ... Mobitex vs. DataTAC was like the precursor to GSM vs. CDMA. :) - I actually don't recall that it was the server that used the BlackBerry name first. It very well could be, but doesn't ring a bell and seems odd. Hi Ronen,

Great article … brings back a bunch of memories, as I worked at RIM for a few years in the early 90s. Here are some other tidbits to add, although I’m going mostly by memory. Others can probably confirm, and I’m sure RIM would be cool in helping you out with info for these articles.

- did you know that DigiSync earned RIM an Emmy and an Oscar?

- the 850 operated on the DataTAC network (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DataTAC) … Mobitex vs. DataTAC was like the precursor to GSM vs. CDMA. :)

- I actually don’t recall that it was the server that used the BlackBerry name first. It very well could be, but doesn’t ring a bell and seems odd.

]]> By: Dan The Man http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-19937 Dan The Man Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:37:52 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-19937 I actually sold the first 900s in Canada based on a block of wood mock up. Should have bought a ton of stock . Oh well. I actually sold the first 900s in Canada based on a block of wood mock up. Should have bought a ton of stock . Oh well.

]]> By: KwBerry|开胃莓 » [知识]RIM和BlackBerry智能手机的历史(1) http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-19931 KwBerry|开胃莓 » [知识]RIM和BlackBerry智能手机的历史(1) Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:19:40 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-19931 [...] Smartphone, Part 1: The Origins, 作者: Ronen HalevyThis article was translated fromThe History of RIM & the BlackBerry Smartphone, Part 1: The Origins, by Ronen Halevy 1. 起源这篇应该算翻译， 不过我把作者的前言给修改了， [...] [...] Smartphone, Part 1: The Origins, 作者: Ronen HalevyThis article was translated fromThe History of RIM & the BlackBerry Smartphone, Part 1: The Origins, by Ronen Halevy 1. 起源这篇应该算翻译， 不过我把作者的前言给修改了， [...]

]]> By: Berry Reporter - History of RIM and BlackBerry Part I http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-19930 Berry Reporter - History of RIM and BlackBerry Part I Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:16:42 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-19930 [...] Go check it out: History of RIM by Berry Review [...] [...] Go check it out: History of RIM by Berry Review [...]

]]> By: Al Sacco http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-19920 Al Sacco Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:31:18 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/02/12/the-history-of-rim-the-blackberry-smartphone-part-1-the-origins/#comment-19920 This is a great article. Thanks, Ronen. I'm looking forward to part two... AS This is a great article. Thanks, Ronen. I’m looking forward to part two…

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