Mackie let me know that he got an email from bluCTRL that it will now be free for any non-commercial use! We mentioned bluCTRL before as a application that turns your BlackBerry into a Bluetooth keyboard for your computer. Making it free really makes me happy. 
Though they are asking for donations to help support the application.
BluCTRL now includes quite a few media functions including:
- (Vol up/down/Mute)
- Alt-tab
- Ability to click and drag
- double click
- scroll with different combinations of alt/shift and the trackball
If you already downloaded the bluCTRL trial you can just download their new version at www.bluctrl.com and you will be good to go. Let me know what you think! This is definitely worth a second look.
From the description:
bluCTRL, is an application that turns your BlackBerry into a full wireless Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. With bluCTRL, you can now conduct PowerPoint presentations, surf the web, and control your media center from your BlackBerry. This “in your pocket” convenience works with any Bluetooth enabled laptop or PC, giving you the ability to control multiple machines from a single device.
- Simple - To start using bluCTRL simply pair your BlackBerry with a PC using the step by step wizard.
- Easy - Controlling your PC is now as easy as using your BlackBerry trackball and keyboard.
- Convenient - Now you can control all your PCs using one central input device, your BlackBerry.
Dave Not Registered
Posted: March 3, 2009 at 9:52 AM EST
Wonder if this will work as a bluetooth keyboard for my PS3…
Ramsy Not Registered
Posted: March 3, 2009 at 10:00 AM EST
This works very well with my HTPC.
Dave Not Registered
Posted: March 3, 2009 at 10:00 AM EST
Second… me again, anyone else having problems getting to the website?
Ramsy Not Registered
Posted: March 3, 2009 at 10:02 AM EST
I had no problems in the last hour. Also, I don’t think it will work with the PS3 unless they write controller software for the PS3.
Abel Not Registered
Posted: March 3, 2009 at 10:06 AM EST
Error Code 10061: Connection refused when trying to connect to bluCTRL site.
raja_3012 ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 26
Posted: March 3, 2009 at 10:24 AM EST
The website is not coming up
SoftwareSweatshop Not Registered
Posted: March 3, 2009 at 10:38 AM EST
nice… gonna try it out right now. thanks for sharing.
Raza Imam
http://SoftwareSweatshop.com
Dave Not Registered
Posted: March 3, 2009 at 10:58 AM EST
Website is back up…. a bit disappointed though. I thought it made the BB emulate a standard bluetooth keyboard or mouse. That would have much more appeal for me b/c of the aforementioned PS3 control.
Nikolaus Not Registered
Posted: March 3, 2009 at 11:15 AM EST
I hope this is a newer version than last time this was mentioned, because even with a guy from my IT department we could not get the PC side BlueTooth part to work.
nah.uhh Not Registered
Posted: March 3, 2009 at 11:42 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
Make sure you have your phone paired with your computer to begin with
momo Not Registered
Posted: March 4, 2009 at 9:43 AM EST
No support for vista 64 bit!!
DavidB Not Registered
Posted: March 12, 2009 at 4:30 PM EST
I have a Dell bluetooth keyboard and mouse that came with my previous laptop, and they both work flawlessly with my PS3. Sure would be awesome if this would let my BlackBerry work with it as well. I already have my 8830 paired with my PS3 and working as a headset in chat and games, so the keyboard being able to work would be awesome. How cool would it be to sit back and read Berryreview on the 62″ big screen from my PS3, all the while controlling it with a thub on my BlackBerry trackball!!!
Genaro201 ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 45
Posted: August 28, 2009 at 11:06 AM EST
THIS DONT WORK FOR WINDOWS VISTA??????? everytime i try clicking on the desktop icon it tells me:
BluCTRL Receiver has stopped working
A problem caused the program to stop working correctly, Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available.