Flipping in Canada – Rogers Launches the Flip Blackberry

Rogers announced in November of 2008 the arrival of the Pearl Flip Blackberry in Canada. For cell phone users who prefer a flip style phone but want the features available in the Blackberry line, this is welcome news.

Candian’s will be able to have the first flip smartphone and the most reliable network all in one package. The phone will be available in black and soon to be released pink.

The familiar design of the Flip Blackberry will be a plus to flip phone users with a host of features once it is open. Users will be able to preview emails, text messages and incoming phone calls on the outer LCD – which, like the internal LCD is in brilliant color.

Features
In addition to the features normally found on a mobile device, the Blackberry Flip features an extensive lineup of communication and entertainment functions including these:

• Full QWERTY keyboard for easier texting and typing
• 240 x 320 internal color display for full color details on emails, web browsing, video and pictures.
• Turning the phone sideways creates wide screen for web browsing, videos and pictures
• Support for Rogers TalkSpot service with built-in WiFi
• Camera: 2 megapixel with built-in flash, zoon and video recorder
• Instant Upload – snap a picture and upload it from your camera straight to your favorite social networking site.
• External memory cards slots
• Web browser that features streaming video for YouTube fans.
• DocumentsToGo – Factory loaded software compatible with Microsoft’s Word, Excel and Powerpoint, makes accessing and using your office documents a breeze.
• Media Software – Roxio Media Manager and Blackberry Media Sync – these applications allow users to syn music from their computer or their iTune collection.
• Blackberry ISP support for up to 10 email accounts from most of the popular email clients.
• Enterprise Server support – allows the Blackberry Flip to be used in corporate environments with advanced security.
• Blackberry Maps for searching for step-by-step directions to your destination.
• Media player for music, videos, and pictures.

Rogers Wireless and RIM have brought mobile technology to a whole new level with the Flip Blackberry Pearl’s introduction to Canada. From friends to co-workers stay informed and on top of your business and social world.