Want to know all you can about BlackBerry 6? Have a Bold or Curve? Made Simple Learning has just released BlackBerry 6 for the Bold and Curve. With over 400 pages, this book gives you everything you need to know about BlackBerry 6 and much, much more. All the key features of the OS are covered as well as many native and 3rd party apps. Learn trackpad and keyboard shortcuts, what apps to download, all about BIS and BES and much more. BlackBerry 6 for the Bold and Curve is available now from Amazon for $22.99.

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Made Simple Learning today has released their latest BlackBerry help book BlackBerry Torch Made Simple. This is the next in line in the great series of Made Simple books that help you get to know your new BlackBerry. If you're a new Torch user, this book can help you get started and teach you things like shortcuts, tips and tricks, multimedia, music sync and much, much more. Including:

• Dozens of hidden or little-known time-saving tips and tricks.
• Touch screen and keyboard shortcuts and when it's best to use the Trackpad.
• Share your Contacts, Calendar, Tasks and more with your Windows or Mac computer.
• Dozens of hidden tips helping you to master your Email and Web Browser.
• Support for both BlackBerry Internet Service and Corporate BlackBerry Enterprise Server users.

There are over 500 pages of useful information on the Torch that will make you a BlackBerry genius in no time.

Buy BlackBerry Torch Made Simple from Amazon for $22.99

Made Simple Learning today has released their latest BlackBerry help book BlackBerry Torch Made Simple. This is the next in line in the great series of Made Simple books that help you get to know your new BlackBerry. If you're a new Torch user, this book can help you get started and teach you things like shortcuts, tips and tricks, multimedia, music sync and much, much more. There are over 500 pages of useful information on the Torch that will make you a BlackBerry genius in no time.

Contest: BlackBerry Torch Made Simple sells for $14.95 but we have 5 free copies to be won. Just leave a comment to this post telling us how this book could help you, and we'll pick 5 people to receive a free copy. Contest ends this Sunday at midnight PST.

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If Jolly Old St. Nick drops off a shiny, new BlackBerry under your tree this Christmas and you just don't know where to begin, you may want to check out the learning materials from our friends at Made Simple Learning. Until the end of the year they're running a 50% off sale on all videos and select-books. BlackBerry Torch owners will be glad to hear they've just released their Torch Videos and eBook. Jump on over to their website at the link below for more details.

And don't forget, if you're in no need of learning but moreso have to deal with BlackBerry overuse, you'll want to check out our BlackBerry addiction book, CrackBerry: True Tales of BlackBerry Use and Abuse!

Made Simple Learning Holiday Sale

Made Simple Learning has just released the 2nd editions of their popular Bold, Curve and Storm2 learning books. The books have been updated with new tips and trips, updated index and current screenshots and are now published under Apress (The 2nd edition of our CrackBerry book has been picked up by Apress too and is on the way!). These three books are some of the most popular in the Made Simple series. With these books, users can easily learn the ins and outs of their device including setup, how to get around your BlackBerry, themes, email, conference calls and a whole lot more. Each book is available in print from from Amazon from the links below.

• BlackBerry Bold Made Simple >>
• BlackBerry Curve Made Simple >>
  
• BlackBerry Storm 2 Made Simple >>

Made Simple Learning now has video tutorials available for the BlackBerry Bold 9650 as well as a book for the Bold 9650/Bold 9700 series devices. With these tools, users can get to know every aspect of their new BlackBerry and figure out what's what. You won't be left in the dark as you use both VideosNow and VideosToGo to get the in's and out's of your BlackBerry.

Right now you can the videos for just $9.98 by using the coupon code 107055D6C6. Just head to Made To Simple Learning before June 30th and enter the code at checkout. Code does not apply to printed material.

• More information/purchase Bold 9650/9700 videos >>

The best selling Made Simple Learning Training Center is now available for the Bold 9700 and Curve 8500 series smartphones. The Training Center's include the Made Simple e-book for reading on a PC or Mac, VideosNow, and VideosToGo. VideosNow includes 134 videos for computer viewing, and VideosToGo includes 110 videos for viewing on the go right from your device. Each set will help you learn the ins and outs of your device, taking you through all the applications and settings on your way to becoming a BlackBerry wizard. Each Training Center is available for $29.95. If you purchase before February 28th, you can save 30% but using the coupon code 639A3FC42A. Head to either of the links below (9700 or 8500) and enter the code at checkout in the coupon field.

• Made Simple Learning Training Center for the Bold 9700 >>
• Made Simple Learning Training Center for the Curve 8500 series >>

I've got to do some cleaning this weekend and in looking around my mess of a home office I noticed I had a pile of BlackBerry-related books lying around. So I figured I'd kill two birds with one stone and while carrying them off to the bookshelf give them a few minutes of fame in youtube video primetime action. You can check out the video above for a quick look at BlackBerry books that will help you get BlackBerry smart. And for more info on each of the books mentioned in the video or to purchase, you can follow the links below:

• BlackBerry Storm for Dummies (2nd Edition) | All BlackBerry for Dummies Books
• My BlackBerry Curve
• BlackBerry Made Simple by Made Simple Learning
• Beginning BlackBerry Development | Advanced BlackBerry Development
• CrackBerry: True Tales of BlackBerry Use and Abuse | Kindle Version

Happy Reading! While you can usually find any answer you need for free in our CrackBerry articles or forums, books are always tend to be nice to have around and are especially good for those just getting their first device - step by step how tos and help make learning easy. And for BlackBerry Application development, the clear and precise instructions and theory are a big bonus. If you know of other good BlackBerry-related books out there you have read, you can make mention of them in the comments. Now go get BlackBerry smart! :)

If you've just snagged a new Bold 9700 (or think you will be getting one from Santa) you might want to check out the eBook BlackBerry Bold 9700 Made Simple. The book will guide in the ways of the BlackBerry force, and help you master the 9700 from top to bottom. Features include:

• Dozens of hidden or little-known time-saving tips and tricks.
  
• Make sure you never miss another ‘To-Do' item using the "Flag for Follow Up" feature in Email.
• How to squeeze every ounce of power from the Address Book, Calendar, Tasks and MemoPad.
• Support for both BlackBerry Internet Service and Corporate BlackBerry Enterprise Server users.
• Tips and tricks to unlock the rich Media Features of the BlackBerry Bold.
• How to turn your BlackBerry into something that could replace a video and audio iPod
• Learn how to go Online as well as update your Facebook and Myspace pages - right from your BlackBerry

The electronic version is available now for $14.95, and for the holidays you can save an additonal 30% by using the coupon code 64D83F49F2 at checkout. For more information, head over to madesimplelearning.com.

• Purchase BlackBerry Bold 9700 Made Simple >>