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We saw a bunch of news regarding the line of new BlackBerry models this week. We got pricing and two possible release dates for the Bold on AT&T, we saw some pricing info for the Pearl 8220 on Rogers, and we finally cleared up the Thunder/Storm naming discrepancy. Or so we think.

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We’ll start off with the juicy BlackBerry Bold info. I caught this on BlackBerry News, though they got it through Gizmodo. Rumor is that the Bold will hit AT&T shelves on September 12, and carry a $299 price on a two-year contract. So it’s just like Rogers, except minus a year of commitment. Let’s hope they got that 3G reception issue worked out. The Boy Genius is hearing October 2, but he admits that this isn’t “double or triple confirmed.” Let’s hope BlackBerry News is right.

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As you may very well know, here at BBGeeks we try and bring you the inside scoop on how to use your BlackBerry most effectively. Through instructional video, social media efforts, how to guides, quick tips and feature articles we show you what can be done and exactly how to do it.

One area of our site that you may not be familiar with is our BlackBerry software reviews section. Every week we choose two pieces of software that are available for purchase from the BBGeeks Store and review them. Whether good or bad, each software selection receives a rating and their pros, cons and included features are displayed for you.

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While the RIM rumor mill is proving rather accurate, we still have some work to do on the naming part. One of the more contentious naming issues has been the new BlackBerry touchscreen device. Some thought Thunder, others vehemently said it’s the Storm. Thanks to some digging by Engadget, we have an answer. It’s the Storm. I’m a little disappointed by this development, I’ll admit. Thunder is just a cooler sounding name. Like Thunder Cats. Or Bring Tha Thundah! Rogers and Vodafone users might get a model of that moniker, however. For us Verizon users, the Storm it is. Picture of the box after the jump. Plus, a bit on the memory issue.

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Back in the days when I owned a normal, everyday flip phone, one of my favorite things was to create custom ringtones and text alerts for each contact. It let me know what was coming before I even pulled the phone out of my pocket. Call from work? Fuhgetabout it. I could just reach in my pocket, silence the call, and leave it be.

Once I picked up my BlackBerry, though, I didn’t find that luxury easy to come by. There are profiles, sure. But there didn’t seem to be a straightforward way to set alerts for specific contacts. It took a little trial and error, and a lot of Googling, before I finally got it down.

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A couple of software notes for this morning. First up is JuiceCaster, a social media app. Owners of the BlackBerry Curves 8130 from AT&T and 8330 from Verizon are eligible to download the software. Sorry, T-Mo and Sprint customers. It looks like exclusivity deals are seeping into software now.

For those unfamiliar, JuiceCaster lets you upload video and pictures to your Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Photobucket, Hi5, Blogger, Orkut, and other social media and blogging sites. Users can also messages their friends using the service.Yes, it’s free.

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We’re always coming up with new ways to use our BlackBerry devices. Once a simple email device, we’re now becoming power users, figuring out how to things we never imagined with just a pocket-sized device. This could be the lead-in for nearly any type of application, but I’ve chosen it particularly for travel services. If you have a BlackBerry, you’re probably an on-the-go type of worker. It might mean you’re working from home, but it also might mean you travel a lot. So logic would dictate that eventually, applications would surface which help you find flight information. Today, we’ll take a look at the best flight tracking and information applications available for BlackBerry. As always, we’re going to miss some. Feel free to add any you use in the comments.

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So we finally got our hands on the Bold yesterday morning and we are VERY excited. This device was touted as an iPhone killer and has been hyped to no end by the legions of devoted RIM enthusiasts around the world.

After a little bit of hands on time, we have to say that the BlackBerry Bold delivers on most fronts (minor issues with browsing the web) and we are thoroughly impressed.

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It was so much more fun when we could call it the Kickstart. Hell, even the rumored SeaWolf name would have been better, too. Yet we’re stuck with just another BlackBerry Pearl. Well, I shouldn’t say stuck — many people are going to like the new BlackBerry flip phone. According to Cell Phone Signal, we should be seeing this roll out on the T-Mobile network in early October. We’ve been hearing dates ranging from mid-September to mid-October, so this makes enough sense. After the jump, some screen shots of the device, including the T-Mobile myFaves home screen.

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It was barely four months ago that AT&T released the BlackBerry Pearl 8110. In fact, that came just a month after they launched the Pearl 8120. While the WiFi-equipped 8120 still carries a $199.99 price tag, the 8110 has been reduced. Previously offered for $149.99 with a two-year contract, they’ve changed the rebate, handing you back $50 from a $179.99 two-year contract price. So it falls to $129.99.

Of course, Verizon has been discounting its Pearl, with a $149.99 two-year contract price tag, by $70, leaving it with a pretty $79.99. The downside, of course, is that you have to pay to access the GPS, and even then can only use it through Verizon’s VZNavigator software.