Check out the full Schlage LiNK system and how it can work with your BlackBerry. Keep reading for your chance to win a Schlage LiNK Starter Kit!

One of the things I love most about my BlackBerry is that it is always with me when I'm on the go. I love to be able to get things done from my device, be it sending emails, making phone calls or what have you. When things go above and beyond and I can integrate more of my life with my device, I'm all for it. Enter the Schlage LiNK system. Being a tech geek I'm always open to add more technology into my daily routine - be that good or bad - and the LiNK system is no slouch. We first checked out the system nearly 2 years ago, and since then many updates and features have been added. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a system including a keypad lever lock, wireless camera, light module and thermostat and I can honestly say my house will never be the same. Read on for my full review and thoughts on the Schlage LiNK system.

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The good folks at Schlage let us know that they have now lowered the subscription fee for Schlage LiNK Home Management System. The price of the monthly service has been dropped to $8.99 and in celebration of the new fee, we are giving away 3 Schlage LiNK Starter Kits for CrackBerry readers. The starter kit includes a Schlage wireless keypad lever, Schlage bridge and Schlage light module. Features of the Schlage system include:

• Remotely grant access to your home from your Blackberry
  
• Receive text message or email alerts when codes are entered at the lock
  
• Easily add, delete, and change user codes
  
• See all activity in the 90 day event log!
  
• Add additional Z-Wave devices such as Schlage light modules or the Trane Remote Energy Management Thermostat for additional control
  

Schlage also offers an annual subscription plan for the Schlage LiNK Home Management System. For an annual fee of $99.00, users receive 12 months of service for the price of 11. All new users (monthly & annual subscribers) will also receive 2 free months of service to familiarize themselves with the Schlage LiNK Home Management System. For more information on the Schalge LiNK system, check out our review or Schlage.com.

Contest: Leave a comment on this post telling us why you can't live without a Schlage LiNK Home Management System. We'll be giving away 3 starter kits for the best comments. Contest ends this Sunday at midnight PDT. Please only leave one comment.

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Its just about time for the most romantic holiday of the year, and no matter if you're married, single, engaged or whatever - you know you'll want your first true love (ahem .. your BlackBerry) looking spiffy on Sunday. To help you out we have loads of wallpapers, themes and apps to get romantic with. You can jump into the free wallpaper gallery for an easy facelift, and check out what we have in the CrackBerry App Store if you want to get it on with a new theme.

Also don't forget to check out our Valentine's Day contests. You can win a complete Schalge LiNK starter kit, a Slacker Radio Premium subscription and some great apps from Twinkler Software and Toysoft. You only have a few more hours to get in on the action, so check out the original contest posts and leave a comment if you haven't already. Happy Valentine's Day!

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Valentine's Day Contests

• Get Your Valentine's Day Groove On with Slacker Radio Love Stations - 10 Subscriptions Up for Grabs! >>
• Happy Valentine's Day Helps You Get One on One With Your Loved Ones - Contest for Free Software Bundle! >>
• Contest: Show Your BlackBerry Some Love This Valentine's Day.. Win a Free Schlage LiNK Starter Kit & 3 Mo. Free Service! >>

You love your BlackBerry... why not give it a special treat for Valentine's Day - the Schlage LiNK System & App! The Schlage LiNK App allows you to control you home, security, and energy from anywhere through the Schlage LiNK mobile application. For the person looking for control, convenience, and peace of mind, giving their Blackberry the Schlage LiNK App is a true sign of love, not only for the phone but the owner as well!

Contest Prize and Entry: In 50-ish words or less, leave a comment describing why giving your Blackberry the Schlage LiNK system is the ultimate Valentine's Day gift! The winner will receive a Schlage LiNK Starter kit of their choice and 3 months of free service! The deadline is 12 noon PST on Valentine's Day and Schlage will pick their favorite entry and we'll announce the winner on the blogs that evening.

Not familiar with Schlage LiNK? Schlage LiNK allows you to....

• Improve security by easily accessing your lock away from home- no more hiding keys!
• Manage your security by receiving text message alerts when specific codes are entered at the door
• Save money by turning down your heating and cooling while away and by reducing energy consumption
• Simplify your life by easily scheduling the Trane Remote Energy Management thermostat from the Schlage LiNK interface
• Customize the system to your lifestyle by adding additional Z-Wave products to your Schlage LiNK system for further control

For more information on the Schlage LiNK system, jump on over to link.shlage.com. Spread the word, share the love and best of luck in the contest!