How to Convert DVD and Video to Blackberry Storm

First, you should know what video format is BlackBerry Storm supports.

Because DVD has CSS copyright protection, we need a program to rip DVD and convert video for BlackBerry Storm. The tool we use is BlackBerry Converter Suite, it includes two programs:  DVD to BlackBerry Storm Converter  and  BlackBerry Storm Video Converter . This program not only supports BlackBerry Storm, but also BlackBerry Curve, BlackBerry Pearl and BlackBerry Bold series.

It supports audio and video format as follow: Video:  DVD, ISO, AVI, MPEG,   MKV, MP4, MP4-AVC, M4V, WMV, MOV, 3GP, 3G2, MPG, FLV, ASF, VOB  Audio:  WMA, M4A, MP3, AAC, AC3, WMA   For more info about this BlackBerry Converter Suite, you can refer to  here . And  here is the free download link , about 10.9 MB.    Now, let’s start the guide about converting DVD and Video to BlackBerry Storm.

Step1, Download and install the BlackBerry Storm converter, and then run it.      Step2. Load DVD into the software by clicking “Add DVD file”.    Here we can load three kinds of DVD’s:

1. Real DVD, just put the DVD in your DVD drive and click load DVD, (you can find it by clicking the triangle on the right of ‘load file’ button.)

2. DVD ISO image, you can amount your ISO files in the daemon tools and then load the virtual DVD drive.

3. A DVD folder, sometimes you may store the DVD folder in your hard drive, it appears like “Video_TS” “Audio_TS” folders. You can load it by clicking the “load DVD folders” button.

Step3. Select Profile, Subtitle, Audio, output directory setting  After you load DVD into the software, click the Profile drop-down list to select the proper format according to your BlackBerry Type, this guide is mainly about how to convert DVD and video to BlackBerry Storm, so we select the  “BlackBerry Storm series(*.mp4)”  profile.

Regular DVD movies usually have several subtitles such as English, French, German, etc. You can select one you prefer. You can also delete the subtitle by selecting “No Subtitle”. Selecting Audio is the same. If you want to join all your DVD files into one video file, please select the option named  “Merge into one file” . For more advanced setting, you can open the setting panel by clicking “Setting”.

Step4. Start the conversion  After all things done, you can click the “Start” to begin the conversion; it will take about 30 minutes for converting a regular two hours DVD movie. When the conversion finished, click “find target” to located the converted video on your computer, connect your BlackBerry Storm to computer, and then copy the video to your BlackBerry memory card, that’s all. Then you can enjoy your favorites DVD movies on your BlackBerry Storm.    For converting  video to BlackBerry Storm , you can click “Video to BlackBerry” to run the BlackBerry Movie Converter, the operation steps are similar to DVD to BlackBerry Converter, So I’m not repeat here. But I want to add some tips to the BlackBerry Movie Converter.

1. The Video to BlackBerry Converter supports  batch conversion , so you can add multiple video files at one time.

2. The Video to BlackBerry Converter embeds  powerful video editing functions , you can use it to cut video, trim video, crop video, and you can even add a watermark to the video.

3. The Video to BlackBerry Converter can also help you convert video file to MP3, WMA, AAC, etc audio, so you can set it as your BlackBerry ringtone.

Author: maccolar

How does a Blackberry Work

How does a blackberry work? Some people may be confused or overwhelmed when it comes to using a blackberry. Other people wonder about how exactly does a blackberry work? Blackberry cellular phones use “Push” technology. The original Blackberry was the first wireless device to boast the new push technology at the time. So now you might be asking what exactly is push technology about?

Push technology lets you automatically download e-mail, news, and other updates instead of having to manually download anything. For instance, if you receive an e-mail on your e-mail account your Blackberry will automatically download the e-mail for you. This is a great convenience since you don’t have to do any work. Push technology is related to RSS feeds. The term RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. RSS feeds are used frequently on PCs. Internet users can request to subscribe to RSS feeds from websites. This means that every time a website has new content you will be notified of this new content.

In essence, Blackberry wireless devices make use of these RSS feeds and that is how content is automatically downloaded to your blackberry. Push technology works in context with Blackberry’s own server, known as the Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES). The Blackberry device continually synchronizes itself with this server in order for it to recognize any change in downloadable content (e.g. e-mail).

At this moment in time Blackberry is the only mobile phone company to offer push technology. Many people involved in the world of business are very fond of Blackberry wireless devices because of being able to access e-mail, internet, and other content. Is a blackberry for you? You decide!

By Omair Haneef

Protect your Blackberry

When Research In Motion released the first BlackBerry in 2002, they never anticipated how popular the unwieldy device would become. Blackberries were originally PDAs with a focus on push email and web browsing using the built-in QWERTY keyboard. The current series of this corporate smart phone integrates numerous wireless information services that include internet faxing, text messaging and mobile telephony. BlackBerry’s spotlight on convergent media allowed it to combine a range of applications for immediate sharing of information especially useful for the business community. The portability of every communication medium wrapped into one mobile device was the USP of the smart phone.    For every BlackBerry fan, the number one priority remains protection from wear and tear.  BlackBerry accessories  like cases and skin packs keep the smart phone safe. A sleek case is also convenient, with a belt clip-on attachment or  BlackBerry holster  making quick and easy access possible. Customize your experience by choosing BlackBerry faceplates, lanyards and wrist straps that make carrying the phone easy and fun. The protection that a case or cover provides is invaluable. Whether it is moisture, dust or dirt, the right protection can keep your BlackBerry up and running 24/7.    When you purchase a BlackBerry, you’re enabling total mobility. Unfortunately battery life can get in the way. A  BlackBerry charger  for USB or vehicle attachment means the smart phone can be fully charged and ready to go, wherever and whenever. However, the sleekest option in BlackBerry charging would be the Sync Pod – a charging dock that allows users to connect their phone to a PC for a data exchange while it is being charged up. For the more cautious, a BlackBerry battery replacement is the safest option to keeping your phone going in case of an emergency.

Author: Mike Smith

Get Free Blackberry Storm

Believe it or not, there are many websites that actually make you pay before they tell you how to get a free BlackBerry Storm. Yes it’s disturbing but this is life. Here’s a little bit of information about the BlackBerry Storm (because I simply love this phone) and because it makes getting a free BlackBerry Storm much more outstanding. Because of the Storm’s glossy touch-screen, many individuals like to compare it to the iPhone from Apple. However, these phones are entirely different. The only similarities between the two that really stand out are: 1. Both phones come with black casing 2. Both phones have touch-screen capabilities. Regardless, there is much more to the BlackBerry Storm. One example of a difference between the two is a soft keyboard on the BlackBerry Storm. The BlackBerry Storm requires you to press down on the screen in order to choose an option or type. The screen gives slightly and the default sound of the press is a clicking sound. Many of my co-workers like the feel of the phone because it is not like typing on a glass table (can you say…iPhone?) Also, some of the applications that I use with my, free BlackBerry Storm are listed below. Viigo Viigo is an RSS reader. That means you have a shortcut to see all of the information you would like to see on your favorite sites in real-time anywhere and anytime.. It also lets you send Twitter updates right from RSS feeds that you want to let your Twitter buddy’s (or gals) know about. Google Maps A must for your free BlackBerry Storm. If you haven’t used Google Maps, you’re missing out! Google has a great map program to get you from point A to Point B anytime! It includes an update on the traffic surrounding you as well as satellite views of your location and others. I could write forever about Google maps. TalkLock This app will deactivate your screen when talking on the phone. This is a great app for preventing any of those accidental hang-ups (like when your cheek presses against the phone. Or is that just me?) Slacker Slacker Internet radio client for your BlackBerry Storm gives you more than 100 stations for free. Poynt Poynt is a local search service: search for business, movie search, and a ‘map this search’ function. This is the main 3 characteristics of this app. However, it is not limited to these 3 options. All of this information is pointless unless you know how to get a free blackberry storm. . The website www.1freeoffer.biz/free-blackberry-storm requires you to enter a valid email address and complete a brief survey on the next page. It’s really that simple.

Author Jay