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Overview:

The Ringo Ringtone Manager does exactly what the name implies: Manages the use of ringtones on your BlackBerry. Beyond simply setting tones for your calls, messages, and email, you also have full control over the volume of the tones and the vibration settings. It essentially replaces the profile manager on your BlackBerry with a slightly more intricate interface.

Ringo also offers the option to set different ringtones for your various contacts. You can also break your contacts down into groups and assign ringtones to the entire group.

Pros: The Ringo interface is very simple, allowing you to choose ringtones for calls, messages, and email easily. It took me no more than a minute to figure out how to set up the service. I also appreciated the pop-up that appears when you launch the program, telling you that you need to set your BlackBerry profile to "off" before using Ringo. The ability to download ringtones right from the program is nice, too. You can grab free ones, along with a selection of premium ringtones.

Cons:"Messages" is a very broad category, covering not only text messages, but BlackBerry Messenger, and any instant messaging services you have installed. So every time I get an IM on Google Chat, I hear the same sound as an SMS. The vibrate options are also lacking, as you can only choose to never vibrate, always vibrate, or vibrate on silent. So in order to completely silence the phone (because in reality, vibrations are not silent at all), I have to check "silence all" and also select "never vibrate" for calls, messages, and mail.

Detailed Software Information:

Developed By: Ringo Ringtone Manager software is developed and released by Electric Pocket

Supported BlackBerry Models: The Ringo Ringtone Manager software will run on the BlackBerrys Pearl, Curve, and 8800 series.

Included Features:

• Add and organize MP3 and AAC ringtones and alerts.
• Set personalized ringtones, or no ringtone at all, for individuals or groups.
• Access to a free and premium ringtone store.
• 50 free MP3 ringtones included.

Minimum Requirements: All you need to run Ringo is a BlackBerry model listed above, and enough space on your hard disk to install it.

Ease of download and installation:The Ringo Ringtone Manager can be installed by having a text message sent to your BlackBerry, which will point you to the download site. This can then be downloaded over the air. For those with data restrictions, the alternative is to download the Ringo file to your desktop and follow these instructions:

1. Double-click the .exe file to install the program.
2. Open the BlackBerry Desktop Manager
3. Choose Application Loader -- check the box beside the Ringo application and click next.
4. Now you should be ready to add and change ringtones.

Free Trial: Ringo carries a price tag of $19.95 and is available for a free trial download.


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