"One of the best holsters for a BlackBerry smartphone - Place the Seidio Spring Clip Holster for the BlackBerry Bold 9900 on your side"

For some reason, I don't like the leather holster that RIM ships with the BlackBerry Bold 9900. Maybe it's because I find it restricts quick access to my device, or maybe it's the style, heck perhaps it's both. So I set out on a mission, a mission that would end my holster torment forever. A quest to find the best holster for the BlackBerry Bold 9900. Now, the question is did I find that mythical holster? Continue reading the review of Seidio's Spring Clip Holster for the BlackBerry Bold 9900.

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Contest: Win a stylus of your choice for your BlackBerry! Keep reading for details.

At certain times your finger may just get flat out tired from all that tapping around on your BlackBerry PlayBook or touchscreen phone. Not to worry because we have just the thing - a BlackBerry stylus! If you want to navigate your touchscreen device in style, you can pick up an awesome stylus from ShopCrackBerry. We have plenty of different styles and colors, so you're sure to find one that suits you. Head into the store to see all the options and keep reading for your chance to win one!

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"The Dicota Lid Cradle protects both the back and the front of your device while keeping a professional image."

I'm a huge fan of Dicota and all their Built for BlackBerry accessories. I've shown off several of their cases and have never had any qualms about recommending them to anyone. The quality of Dicota's products are phenomenal. The Lid Cradle for the BlackBerry 9900/30 is no exception. It provides great protection for both the front and back of the device as well as covering all sides and buttons.

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To be quite honest, it is about time that a mobile payment company decided to bring their application to BlackBerry considering how many business users are out there, and how much potential there is for the applicaiton on the platform. Yesterday PayAnywhere, a mobile payment processing company, announced their new BlackBerry application which will allow people to accept payments while on the go. There are several other applications and accessories which aim to do the same, but PayAnywhere has taken it to the next level. Not only have they come in with the lowest rate in the industry for processing fees, but from what I have seen in using the others available for other platforms, they also have incorporated the most features by far.

BlackBerry users can now easily create receipts, accept payments, and more while on the go right from their beloved BlackBerry device. No business is to large or to small for PayAnywhere, so if you are interested in accepting payments while on the go, be sure to hit the break and check it out in action, and get one for yourself today!

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Back in June 2010 we opened our CrackBerry Canada accessory store at http://ca.crackberry.com, which has become extremely popular with all of our BlackBerry-using friends north of the border. Today we're excited to announce that the already awesome CrackBerry Canada is now even awesomer, with our grand re-opening! With the re-opening we've migrated the Canada store onto the same award-winning e-commerce platform we use to power our main ShopCrackBerry.com store. 

For Canadians it means all accessories ship from our facility in Canada. This means inexpensive shipping and more importantly no duties, no bond fees, no customs brokerage fees, and no customs delays! Just like in the US we offer excellent customer service, toll-free support and rock solid 60-day returns (International shipping outside of North America continues to be available from the ShopCrackBerry.com store). Also note, for any Canadian Android users out there, today we launched ShopAndroid Canada.

Grand Re-Opening Sale: To kick things off we are running a 15% off sale until midnight PST Sunday 5/13/12. Use coupon "GrandOpening" during checkout. This coupon is also valid in the US store. Enjoy the savings, eh!

CrackBerry's guide to the best tech gifts for the BlackBerry loving mom!

Mother’s Day is just around the corner (for those who may have forgotten -- it’s this Sunday, the 13th) and I’m sure some of you are wondering what to get your wonderful BlackBerry toting, tech-loving mother or spouse.

Flowers, candy and spa trips are nice, but other CrackBerry moms like me would also love something new for our most loved addiction accessory. Here’s a list of a few great gift ideas for that one remarkable woman who will always love you no matter how many slushies you spill in her car. I decided to break the ideas into several “mom type” categories just to make finding the right gift even easier. Keep reading for our full list of tech gifts for mom!

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A few years back, RIM introduced the BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateway for streaming audio via Bluetooth. For whatever reason, that accessory is no longer available to purchase. Today RIM is introducing a new version of this awesome device, dubbed simply BlackBerry Music Gateway. Plan on getting your hands on this hot little device in June of this year with pricing said to be set at just $49.99. We'll have a hands on later, but for now you can find out all the details in the press release below. 

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Contest: Win a BlackBerry case of your choice! Keep reading for details.

Cases, cases and more cases. For pretty much every BlackBerry owner, a case is a "must have" accessory. You may have one or you may have 10, but you could always use one more, right? Well we have plenty of the latest cases at ShopCrackBerry.com. No matter if you want the all out protection of an OtterBox or just simple skin, we've go you covered. Head into the store and check out the new arrivals, and keep reading for your change to win!

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BlackBerry World and BlackBerry Jam are literally days away now, and the excitement is growing both for those attending and those of us at home. If you're planning on attending and need a cool shirt to wear while you're there, BBMShirts has what you need. Wear your PIN on your sleeve in the shape of a fully scannable barcode and make it clear that your BBM is open for messages with the large BBMe print on the front of the shirt. It's a totally minimal design that packs a lot of style, and since they are only available from the BBMShirts booth at BlackBerry World/BlackBerry Jam, they are pretty exclusive. That's right, you can order these shirts on the website, but they won't be mailing them out; you will have to pick it up at the booth in Orlando. Full details including booth information can be found at the BBMShirt website at the link below.

More information on the BlackBerry World/BlackBerry 10 Jam exclusive BBMe shirt

Music is a huge part of many lives. Whether sitting at home or on the go, many of us love to listen to our favorite tunes with great quality. If you are on the go and moving constantly, odds are you want to simplify your life, and instead of having a wire connected from your device to your headphones, you are probably looking for a new bluetooth option. Stereo bluetooth headsets are a great convenience when on the go and listening to your music; not only do they give you stereo sound without the wires, but they give you the ability to answer your phone calls as well. 

With several different options available to be purchased, making the right decision can be a difficult task. Is the price tag of the Motorola S9-HD the most appealing to you, or the 8 hour battery life of the Motorola S10-HD's what makes the deal? Would you rather have the added flexability of the Plantronics Backbeat 903's instead of the fixed style that the Motorola headsets offer? Fear not, CrackBerry nation, we are here to help you answer some of these questions. Let's hit the break and check out how they compare, and help you decide which one is right for you.

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"The BlackBerry Mini Keyboard is an awesome setup that has me using my BlackBerry PlayBook more than ever."

The BlackBerry Mini Keyboard for the BlackBerry PlayBook is one of those accessories that everyone wanted at launch. I remember my excitement over the BlackBerry PlayBook Convertible Case; had there been a keyboard tucked into that package - I can only imagine how pumped I would have been. At the core, the BlackBerry Mini Keyboard is a Convertible Case just tweaked in various areas with a stand and bluetooth keyboard/trackpad combo. The keyboard itself looks great as the black/white/blue color scheme fits in with the rest of the case. As first glance you can see the keys will be a bit rough for those of us with bigger hands due to their small size. With its good looks and portability, I found the BlackBerry Mini Keyboard has me using my PlayBook more than ever. Read on for my full review.

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"I am so in love with this case that I went back and bought it in every color available"

Seidio has always been a favorite brand of mine thanks to the quality and durability of their products. The Seidio Surface case for the BlackBerry Bold 9900/30 is no exception.

A case for your BlackBerry that protects, doesn’t attract pocket lint, allows you to remove the bottom piece to dock in a charging cradle and can be used in conjunction with the Seidio Surface holster? Seriously folks, what’s not to love about this one? This case is about as perfect as I have found so far. Keep reading for more details! 

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"The Case-Mate Tough Case offers heavy duty protection in a lightweight stylish design"

One of the first things I do when purchasing a new BlackBerry smartphone is pick up a case. So it's no surprise that over the years I've accumulated quite a few. Some I've used, some are dented, and others have not been up to the task of having me as an owner. As Barney Stinson would say, my klutziness is, wait for it, LEGENDARY. People actually take bets on when the next drop will be. Now I own the Seidio ACTIVE case and holster for both my Torch 9800 and Bold 9900 but they have a tendency to lock up your device or be slippery in the hands. That's why after a little bit of searching through the CrackBerry Store I decided to check out the Case-Mate Tough Case and see if could withstand the rigors of daily use. What's the final verdict you may ask? Click on the jump to find out.

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"Do you hate bluetooth headsets that keep falling out of your ear? The Max 4x bluetooth headset is a great, lightweight alternative to making hands-free calls on the go"

I drive quite often, taking wee ones to school or to their activity locations etc and at the same time I have to keep in touch with the home base to make sure other members of the family are keeping with their daily routine too. That means I’ll have to be on the phone at certain times while I’m on the road, so it requires me to own a bluetooth headset. Bluetooth headsets have not always agreed with me, mainly because they never sit in my ear properly and fall out a lot, even with trying them out with the different sized plugs that come in the packaging. Also, the fact that I wear glasses means it doesn’t play nice with the piece that goes around the ear. I came across the Car and Driver Max 4x Bluetooth Headset and thought I’d take them for a drive. Keep reading to see how they faired.

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"The Seidio ACTIVE Case offers great protection for those who have an active lifestyle"

I have a love/hate relationship with cases on my BlackBerry devices. One because I love the naked feel of them, especially the BlackBerry Bold 9900. However, I’m a klutz and prone to dropping my phone a lot so there’s a need for me to get a case to avoid getting scratches or dents on my BlackBerry phone. When looking for a case, I want something that isn’t too bulky but at the same time will give me the protection I need. I’ve been a huge fan of the Otterbox Commuter cases but started looking at other brands when I owned a Torch 9800 as I didn’t like the fit of their Commuter case. The Seidio ACTIVE cases looked the part and I thought I’d give it a go, especially since I do keep an active lifestyle. Keep reading for my review.

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