Join Our 3 MILLION+ Members Today! Register Here | Login
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home»BlackBerry News»News & Rumors

Sneak Peek: BlackBerry Desktop Manager 4.5

by Kevin Michaluk on 8 Apr 2008 08:42 AM
10
 

Desktop Manager 4.5

With the release of BlackBerry Operating System version 4.5 just around the corner, it's no surprise that Jibi has posted over at BGR a sneak peak of the desktop side of the equation, Desktop Manager 4.5. From Jibi:

Picking up where the release of BlackBerry Desktop Manager 4.3 underwhelmed after it’s initial makeover, the new release of BlackBerry Desktop Manager will feature a complete overhaul of the interface from top to bottom. While this beta version does not feature any major enhancements above and beyond the UI asthetics, it is certainly a breath of fresh air from the 1998-esque releases we have previously seen from RIM. We expect this version to launch around the same time as the ever-fabled OS 4.5 device software.

Please note this version is still in beta, however we did notice one interesting change. It appears the included Roxio Media Manager no longer includes the full Roxio Media Creator Suite but rather the Media Manager portion only. Assuming nothing changes between now and retail release and you want to keep your abilities to burn CDs, burn DVDs and VCDs, etc., we suggest remaining on BDM 4.3 or BDM 4.2 SP2. Of course, that is assuming these commercial features won’t be removed from these versions as well. We always found it rather humorous that Media Manager advertised the purchased upgrade to the full-blown version of Media Creator Suite, when it could simply be accessed by clicking the Home link at the bottom of the application.

Two other features that are missing from this beta version are the ability to use your device as a tethered modem and the ability to force-load an OS to a "507" device (one that has been wiped using JavaLoader) using Application Loader. Let’s hope these features are re-added prior to public launch of the software.

Head over to BG for more information and a LOT more images.. My fingers are crossed in hopes of 4.5 being released for Mac as well. There's no evidence of this yet (I haven't heard anything else on this other than the initial rumors we posted), but here's to wishful thinking! Thanks for the info Jibi!!!

Filed Under: News & Rumors;
Send to a Friend
 
Login or Register to post comments

10 Comments

Posted by coldcc Tuesday, Apr 08, 2008 1508 days ago

so when are we getting 4.5 RIM?

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Tuesday, Apr 08, 2008 1508 days ago

Wow its great to hear that RIM is finally giving us Mac users full support, its about time! Wait, what? This is only for PC? Hmm, I would have thought that since Apple announced its coming after RIM to lead the business world that they would try to do something about it. Apparently not.

 
 
Posted by OhioBBFreak Monday, Jun 02, 2008 1453 days ago

Apple is coming after RIM to 'lead the business world'.

I'm all for competition. Let's get the exchange portion running and talk. You must admit, though, that OperaMini 4.1 is one nice browser. Nice that there's options for making your "RIM" yours instead of a locked-down GUI. Let's have it.

 
 
Posted by jibi Tuesday, Apr 08, 2008 1508 days ago

The article/pictures are now published. Enjoy.

 
 
Posted by bgreenberg Tuesday, Apr 08, 2008 1508 days ago

Is there minimize to tray in this release? It is sorely needed.

 
 
Posted by jibi Tuesday, Apr 08, 2008 1507 days ago

Yes, there's a minimize to tray feature.

 
 
Posted by Yellowhat Tuesday, Apr 08, 2008 1507 days ago

Mac Mac Mac Mac!!!!

What does it take for goodness sake?

 
 
Posted by Tiffany Barnes Tuesday, Apr 08, 2008 1507 days ago

I like the 4.3 and now 4.5 verison but my major downfall is that they remove the hide to taskbar option which is really annoying, especially when you have blackberry redirector always on.

 
 
Posted by kgarciabberry Thursday, Apr 10, 2008 1506 days ago

I want this for mac, and it needs to be compatible with Leopard!!!

 
 
Posted by JonV Thursday, Apr 10, 2008 1505 days ago

Oh come on RIM, where is the mac version. I have 1 day left with Missing Sync trial and though I'm very happy so far, a RIM freebie would be nice. Pocketmac sucks big time and I installed it on a fresh new macbook pro and it still screwed everything up!