The BlackBerry and Wi-Fi

The BlackBerry has always been known as one of the most essential tools in the corporate environment, but there is even better news on the horizon. The FCC has finally approved Wi-Fi usage in these magnificent cellulars. Why is that wonderfull news? Well, first lets look at the features of a Blackberry and then see what will happen when adding Wi –Fi Capabilities to this already essential tool.

The BlackBerry is known for it´s innovation and overall completeness. Most deliver email, phone servise have browser capability and have organizer applications in a compact aesthetic form.The BlackBerry is made especially for mobile professionals who travel a lot. It is the top of the line wireless platform and chosen hands down by corporate customers because it meets the needs of both the en user and those that manage corporate IT departments.

Features of the BlackBerry

Phone – has GSM Voice services and options like call waiting, conference calling and call forwarding. It has a wide variety of blue tooth capabilities so you can use your handsfree sets.

SMS – The ability to send and receive short text messages and the specially designed keyboard is ideal for typing needs

Browser – Can handle all wireless internet services and access to the internet. Things like travel, business and entertainment news. You can also access your email easily.

Organizer- The number one feature of all blackberries is the organizer that can be connected to your computer and includes a calendar, address book, memo section, and task application. These options can be synchronized without a cradle.

Use in Applications: The BlackBerry has been made for  software integration. The address book  and inbox work with all email, voice and SMS uses.

 Java: The blackberries have Java 2 Micro Edition intergrated into the wireless device and provides a programing environment for both commercial and private industries.

Wi –Fi Options

Essentially Wi-Fi is wireless networking. Up until now wireless networking has been limited to the computer world, and a corporation, home business, or home that has Wi-Fi  capability has wireless networking which allows them to surf the net with one internet connection, yes. But more importantly allows users to share files from other computer systems.

So by having Wi-Fi capability on your BlackBerry you will be able to access any information from corporate headquarters or your corporate office that you need. Whether you are just around the corner or on that special trip to Europe.

The BlackBerry that has been approved for the U.S will be the GSM/Edge 850/1900 and will be physically similar to the 8800 and the 8830 series. The Wi Fi range will be in the 5.4 to 5.8 Ghz range. There will also be a model in the 2.4 Ghz. As usual this new BlackBerry will have Bluetooth capability, but will also have microSD capability so you can add extra memory. This new BlackBerry is scheduled to be released at the end of 2007.

In conclusion the BlackBerry is already a stand alone tool in the industry, but by adding Wi-Fi capability, it will eliminate the need to carry any other electronic device on those long business trips.