A bit back I mentioned to SHAPE that their products are a bit pricey compared to other applications. SHAPE responded to me today with a great Spring Sale they have going where 8 of their most popular applications are reduced to $19.99 for a limited time. There are some pretty good deals here especially since SHAPE practically OWNS the market for remote desktop tools for your BlackBerry.
This includes:
- IM+ – Popular instant messaging application now with Facebook IM support
- RDM+ – Remote desktop application
- TSMobiles – Terminal services application
- IM+ Skype – Use Skype for international calls
- VR+ – Voice recorder with online hosting
- Mobiola Video Studio – Easily convert video for your BlackBerry
- VNC+ – Access VNC clients natively from your BlackBerry
- Mobiscope – View internet webcams
You can find them all at the links above!
amikhnov ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 9
Posted: April 3, 2009 at 6:12 PM EST
Hi,
http://store.berryreview.com says RDM+ does NOT support Storm, but it does. I have been using it for a while now on Verizon Storm 9530 and it works great!
Links to download for Storm is at: http://www.rdmplus.com/rdm/bb/download.html
It says 9500, but it works on both 9500 and 9530
papped Not Registered
Posted: April 3, 2009 at 8:01 PM EST
Might have to finally pick up RDM+….
LA Dre Not Registered
Posted: April 3, 2009 at 8:14 PM EST
I just got mine and love it better then beejive
Luciano ( View Profile) Moderator - Posts: 448
Posted: April 3, 2009 at 9:52 PM EST
VR+ is my favorite one. I’ve done a review of it. http://www.berryreview.com/2008/04/08/review-vr-23/
papped Not Registered
Posted: April 4, 2009 at 1:48 AM EST
For some reason the berryreview store gave me an ancient build of RDM+ for the trial, which gave me the wrong impression about the app…
v3.7.7 instead of v4.0+
crookedview ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 19
Posted: April 4, 2009 at 3:49 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8330
How does this VNC client differ from the free VNC viewer? Is it actually worth the premium?
crookedview ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 19
Posted: April 4, 2009 at 12:01 PM EST
Nevermind, guess there’s a demo to try.
This VNC client seems much more robust, and doesn’t crash near as often as the free one. Seems a little quicker, too.
Brian ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 39
Posted: April 4, 2009 at 3:04 PM EST
I bought IM+ years ago. I like it!
Mikey Not Registered
Posted: April 4, 2009 at 4:02 PM EST
This really pisses me off. I paid FIFTY DOLLARS ($50) for my IM+
If they’re going to sell it for $20 now, they should give me a free IM+ for Skype, or something… geez
papped Not Registered
Posted: April 4, 2009 at 4:11 PM EST
Uh, sales happen… Do retailers normally refund you $ if something goes on sale a year after you bought it?
Mikey Not Registered
Posted: April 5, 2009 at 4:04 PM EST
New and improved version for less than half of what I paid.
Sorry, I’m not real big on taking it in the ass…
Doesn’t work very well anyway, you can’t open a dialog simply by clicking the avatar, you have to do it through the menu, and you STILL can’t rename contacts…
Then again, I paid $50 for this, so maybe I’m the idiot
Ed Not Registered
Posted: April 6, 2009 at 12:38 PM EST
I am always very reluctant to pay large sums of money for software. Especially since it is attached to the device and is often lost if you switch to another platform. My personal limit is $20. If it’s higher than that amount then it has to be something I really need.
But still, a deal is a deal. If you were willing to pay $50 then it must have been worth it to you at the time. No one coerced you.
Ed Not Registered
Posted: April 4, 2009 at 6:52 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8330
I was looking for.a remote control solution a while ago and opted for VNC+. It works okay if you stick with native VNC protocol but is way too slow tunneled over SSH. I had to implement a cgi screen that only opens VNC port to my source IP. Maybe RDM is the better way to go now.
Ed Not Registered
Posted: April 5, 2009 at 11:59 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8330
One thing to keep in mind: it seems that Shape services products all require to “phone home” so they will stop working if shape goesw out of business. This is a given for something like RDM but VNC shouldn’t require this.
Ed Not Registered
Posted: April 5, 2009 at 12:57 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8330
Btw, those interested in VR+ might want to also consider NOTE2SELF. It is not equal in features but is less expensive and might fill your requirements.
Circadian Swing Not Registered
Posted: April 6, 2009 at 10:51 AM EST
I purchased IM+ a while ago, and I really never thought it was very stable. Although it would work, it would stop working for no reason, even when I wasn’t using the phone. I’m much happier with the AIM client released off of RIM’s site now that it works on my ATT phone. Shape has nice support people though.