DTAC to launch iPhone

DTAC will launch iPhone on March13-14 at Siam Paragon and Jay-mart is expect to join as a distributor. The old launch date was March11.

TomTom Navigation Software for iPhone

TomTom, Europe's largest Map Maker is now offering Thailand Map with turn-by-turn voice navigation for the iPhone. As the map is installed right on your iPhone, you can use it as a GPS navigation device without having a data plan or even a sim card inserted.
I tested it during the last few days between Rayong and Bangkok (in Bangkok as well) and it works better than the Chinese Navigation System built in to my car.
It recalculates ways faster (tested on iPhone 3GS) and finds much better ways even compared to Garmin GPS devices.

If you receive a call, the device will still tell you the way. But if you have to place a call, you need to exit the software first (due to lack of multitasking). If you finish your call and startup the TomTom software again, it will continue where it stopped before. So no need to re-enter destination etc.

An in-car Mount is highly recommended to be placed near the windshield to ensure you have a steady signal from the satellite. Also you need to have a car charger as it drains battery quickly (without charge the battery will last not more than 2 hours).
You can also download Maps for other Asian Countries, Europe, USA and Canada.

You can download it from the iTunes AppStore for US$59.
Just search for TomTom

BlackBerry Price Update Feb. 8th 2010

Note: 
All our BlackBerrys are sold with free support included.
We help through registration, setup, technical issues, data transfer between devices, anything.
• BlackBerry Bold 9700 ***NEW MODEL***
THB 21,900
• BlackBerry Bold 9700 ***Slightly used for testing purpose
THB 17,500
• BlackBerry Bold 9000
THB 18,500

• BlackBerry Bold 9000  **USED** looks like new
THB 12,500
• BlackBerry Curve 8900
THB 15,900
• BlackBerry Curve 8310 **USED**
THB 8,000
• BlackBerry Curve 8900 **USED**
THB 11,700
• BlackBerry Curve 8520
THB 12,900
• BlackBerry Kickstart 8220 (Flip Phone) BRANDNEW in box.
THB 10,700
• BlackBerry Pearl 8100 REFURBISHED
THB 7,000
• BlackBerry 8700g USED
THB 2,800
   
• THAI KEYBOARD for BlackBerry Bold THB 990 (stock)

• THAI KEYBOARD for BlackBerry Bold 9700 THB 1,300

• THAI KEYBOARD for BlackBerry Curve 8900 THB 1,250

• New OEM Batteries for Series 81xx, 82xx, 83xx just THB 650 per unit.

• New OEM Batteries for Curve 8900 and Storm 95xx just THB 800 per unit.

• Leather Pouch with belt clip for Curve, Bold & Storm just THB 550 per unit.

• Car Charger for any model now THB 400

Skype & BlackBerry ...

After it has been quiet now around the native Skype for BlackBerry application, I am not so sure anymore they are still working on it after all. But one thing I found out is that even you would have Skype on your BlackBerry, you could still not do calls over Skype which is related to RIM's API programming. You would only have one way communication, like a walkie-talkie.

I did somewhere else however read, that RIM is working on that and maybe that brings some day a native Skype Client.

For now I tried several third party Skype products and they all somehow failed beside one.

ShapeServices is offering IM+ Instant Messaging for BlackBerry.

This piece of software is a real great product and beside Skype, you can chat via MSN, Yahoo! Messenger, ICQ, AIM, Facebook and more in the same time. Just one software that includes all your Messengers. And it works really great and it's gentle to your battery life as well.

The only cons with this software is its price. $39.95 is ways too much for a phone application in my opinion. Nevertheless I bought it and not really regret it.

They offer a 7 days Trial so you might check it out first. And one more thing, they make it easy if you ever change the device. All you need to do is to enter the Serial Number in the new device. It will then automatically be disabled on the old device.

Check it out here.

It has lot's of features to offer, also for notifications.

----- Jan 15th 2010
Another issue just came to my attention.
When using this program with Skype on your BlackBerry and let's say you have Skype on your computer running as well, then nobody can call you anymore. That's pitty for me as I have a Skype number overseas which my family can dial to call me. Such calls would usually arrive on my computer's Skype or, if I am offline, be redirected to my mobile phone.
I contacted the Support of this software and they said they will soon include a function that allows the call for 20 seconds to go through to your Skype running on the Computer. Just wonder how reliable that would be. I actually don't want to miss any calls.

German or French special characters on your BlackBerry

if you try to write in German or French, you will most likely try hard to find certain special characters like öäü for German and éèçàê etc. for French.
But hey it's actually pretty easy. Just hold down the letter you want to write and while you hold it down, move your trackball up or down and select the special character you need.
For touchscreen BlackBerrys it's even more easy. On the virtual keyboard, just highlight the letter, e.g. "e" and keep your finger on it a second longer. You will see the available special characters for this letter then.

BlackBerry Price Update Jan. 7th 2010

Note: 
All our BlackBerrys are sold with free support included.
We help through registration, setup, technical issues, data transfer between devices, anything.
• BlackBerry Storm 2 ***NEW MODEL***
THB 22,000
• BlackBerry Bold 9700 ***NEW MODEL***

THB 24,000
• BlackBerry Bold 9000
THB 19,500
• BlackBerry Bold 9000  **USED** looks like new (several units)
THB 13,000
• BlackBerry Curve 8900
THB 16,500
• BlackBerry Curve 8900 **USED**
THB 11,700
• BlackBerry Curve 8520
THB 12,900
• BlackBerry Kickstart 8220 (Flip Phone) BRANDNEW in box.
THB 10,700
• BlackBerry Pearl 8100 REFURBISHED
THB 7,000
• BlackBerry 8700g USED
THB 2,800
   
• THAI KEYBOARD for BlackBerry Bold THB 990 (stock)

• THAI KEYBOARD for BlackBerry Bold 9700 THB 1,300

• THAI KEYBOARD for BlackBerry Curve 8900 THB 1,250

• New OEM Batteries for Series 81xx, 82xx, 83xx just THB 650 per unit.

• New OEM Batteries for Curve 8900 and Storm 95xx just THB 800 per unit.

• Leather Pouch with belt clip for Curve, Bold & Storm just THB 550 per unit.

• Car Charger for any model now THB 400

Bold 9700 - Make yourself happy!

We have few Units left in our stock.
Trade in your old BlackBerry or iPhone to get the new flagship from RIM. The best BlackBerry ever!

This phone has simply everything.
3G, GPS, Wifi, Bluetooth, Optical Trackpad, 256MB Application Memory, new v.5 Firmware, 3.2MP Camera with Autofocus.

You will love that device.
Contact me and tell me what device you want to trade in.
I will make you an unbeatable offer!

We also have Bedside Stand (Desktop Chargers) for it at THB 1,400 per piece.
Thai Keyboard also available for 1,200 Baht per piece.

PayPal Application now available for Blackberry

Another milestone done, PayPal application for Blackberry is available.

Great news for many of us.

You can see your balance, do transfers and also see transfer history.

Download it through App World.

If you don't have App World, make a donation and I will tell you how to get it :)

Data Usage Monitor

Mobile Data Alerter is a free Software which monitors your daily / monthly data Usage on the Blackberry in 3 different categories.

1.) Local EDGE

2.) Wifi

3.) Roaming

That's pretty helpful for those who have either subscription with limited monthly data usage or who are roaming.

You can download OTA (over the air) by entering the following address in your Blackberry Browser: http://mda.e-office.com

The developers website can be found right here.

Free Blackberry OTA Software downloads

Find a list here with free Blackberry OTA (over-the-air) software downloads.

Certainly useful for most of you ...

Blackberry Prices for December 2009

• Blackberry Bold 9700 ***NEW MODEL***
THB 25,900
• Blackberry Bold 9000
THB 21,000
• Blackberry Bold 9000  **USED** but looks like new, not even one scratch!
THB 13,500
• Blackberry Curve 8900
THB 17,000
• Blackberry Curve 8900 **USED**
THB 11,700
• Blackberry Curve 8520
THB 13,300
• Blackberry Storm 2 ***NEW MODEL***
THB 22,500
• Blackberry Storm 9500 **USED** but good condition
THB11,900
• Blackberry Kickstart 8220 (Flip Phone) BRANDNEW in box.
THB 10,700
• Blackberry Pearl 8100 REFURBISHED
THB 7,900
• Blackberry 8700g USED
THB 2,800

THAI KEYBOARD for Blackberry Bold THB 990 (stock)

THAI KEYBOARD for Blackberry Curve 8900 THB 1,250

• New OEM Batteries for Series 81xx, 82xx, 83xx just THB 650 per unit.

• New OEM Batteries for Curve 8900 and Storm 95xx just THB 800 per unit.

• Leather Pouch with belt clip for Curve, Bold & Storm just THB 550 per unit.

• Car Charger for any model now THB 400

DTAC now offering Blackberry Service - Finally!

On 3rd of December 2009, after more than one year of promises and postponements, DTAC eventually started their Blackberry Service to get their share of the currently rapidly growing Blackberry Market in Thailand.

Price for the main package, BIS + unlimited internet is as with AIS, 650 Baht per month.

Many thanks to Khun Sutheep for sharing the information with me.

Keep all your Mac Programs Up-2-Date. The easy way!

Basically, what is pretty annoying, you need to open every program on your Mac and click on "Check for Update" to see if for this specific programs any updates are available.

Now there is software called "MacUpdate Desktop".

This nice little program keeps track of "all" your programs on the Mac and tells you which one has updates released and even gives you some info on it.

They give you a 10 days free trial, a subscription costs $20/year but if you are like me, and always want to run the latest software, it's well worth the money.

By the way, it not only checks for program updates, but also for updates of your widgets and system preferences.

Click here to get to there website and read yourself.

Blackberry Prices for November 2009

• Blackberry Bold 9700 ***NEW MODEL***

THB 27,900

• Blackberry Curve 8900 Javelin

THB 17,500

• Blackberry Curve 8520

THB 13,700

• Blackberry Storm 9500 BRANDNEW in box. UNLOCKED (Vodafone branded)

THB15,500

Blackberry Storm 9500 **USED** but very good condition

THB12,500

• Blackberry Storm 9530 BRANDNEW in box.

THB 15,500

• Blackberry Kickstart 8220 (Flip Phone) BRANDNEW in box.

THB 11,990

• Blackberry Pearl 8100 REFURBISHED

THB 7,900

• Blackberry 8700g USED

THB 2,800

THAI KEYBOARD for Blackberry Bold THB 990 (stock)

THAI KEYBOARD for Blackberry Curve 8900 THB 1,490

• New OEM Batteries for Series 81xx, 82xx, 83xx just THB 650 per unit.

• New OEM Batteries for Curve 8900 and Storm 95xx just THB 800 per unit.

• Leather Pouch with belt clip for Curve, Bold & Storm just THB 550 per unit.

• Car Charger for any model now THB 400

Forward Delete on any MacBooks

While some time ago we introduced DoubleCommand as the solution for remapping keys on your MacBook, e.g. remapping the right-Option key to a forward delete, we found now a different program that does that job even better.

You can find it right here.

Be aware that in case you installed DoubleCommand before, you need to uninstall prior installing the new software. For instruction please see the DoubleCommand Manual.

Blackberry Curve 8520 - Cheap & Cool

Click here for full specification!

First Blackberry which uses optical trackpad instead of trackball.

You will love that, guaranteed!

Currently in stock.

Don't let it go away.

Just 13,700 Baht

* Fully unlocked, can be used with any GSM Sim Card worldwide

Bold & Curve 8900 Keypad with Thai Letters

You can now order Keypads for Blackberry Bold and Blackberry Curve 8900 with US & Thai letter layout.

Prices as follows:

For Bold 9000: THB 990 (in stock now)

For Curve 8900: THB 1,490

No Service Charge for keypad replacement.

Order time approx 7 days.

Stock & Promotion prices for October 2009

• Blackberry Curve 8900 Javelin

THB 18,999 incl. VAT 7% (AIS sells for 25,500)

• Blackberry Curve 8520

THB 14,800 incl. VAT 7% (AIS sells for 25,500)

• Blackberry Storm 9500 BRANDNEW in box. UNLOCKED (Vodafone branded)

THB18,999 incl. VAT (AIS sells for 29,900)

• Blackberry Storm 9530 BRANDNEW in box. UNLOCKED (Verizon branded)

Can also be used for CDMA Networks.

THB 19,999 incl. VAT

• Blackberry Kickstart 8220 (Flip Phone) BRANDNEW in box.

THB 12,999 incl. VAT (AIS sells for 16,500)

• Blackberry Pearl 8100 REFURBISHED

THB 7,900 incl. VAT

• Blackberry 8700g USED

THB 2,800 incl. VAT 7%

• Blackberry 8310 BRANDNEW in box.

THB 13,000 incl. VAT 7%

THAI KEYBOARD for Blackberry Bold THB 990

THAI KEYBOARD for Blackberry Curve 8900 THB 1,490

• New OEM Batteries for Series 81xx, 82xx, 83xx just THB 650 per unit.

• New OEM Batteries for Curve 8900 and Storm 95xx just THB 800 per unit.

• Leather Pouch with belt clip for Curve, Bold & Storm just THB 550 per unit.

• Car Charger for any model now THB 400

Firmware with Thai for Blackberry Storm

Eventually Thai Users of the Blackberry Storm are now able to read and write Thai letters on their Blackberry Storm. Click here to get to the AIS Web-Site to download the new Firmware.

Blackberry Desktop Manager for Mac - Official Release

Click here to download the official release of Blackberry Desktop Manager for Mac.

Good news that all the bugs from the beta version have been eliminated.

Sync of Music, contacts etc. works pretty good. No issues so far.