blogging from blackberry 8310
As some of you know, I upgraded to a BlackBerry Curve 8310 a few weeks ago. I have only positive things to say about the little gem. The interface is fresh like the Palm was 10 years ago (but it hasn’t really changed since. I’m writing this post from the device in software that I found through google (browsing and installing over the cell network) called bbMetaBlog.
Things I’ve installed include: TwitterBerry, Google Maps, InfoSpace, MidpSSH, and Google Talk.
Other great things about the BB include: a focus on the highest utility–every feature is designed for you to get your task done quickly and easily, everything from the keyboard shortcuts to the sync software for the mac have been easy to pick up and it took all of 10 minutes to transfer all my treo data onto it.
All in all I wasn’t too sure about being uber-connected, but I suppose I shouldn’t be too surprised that I’m addicted at this point.
February 8th, 2008 at 9:30 am
Contrasting with the iPhone, I think you raise some good points. I’ve found that the iPhone has a lot of intuitive features—but you had better make sure you have your affairs in order before you use it while driving. Not being able to use a device unless it has your full attention is more than slightly annoying when you’re busy doing other things.
March 10th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Hey,one question I have. What are the settings for the BBmetaBlog for wordpress? I am having the hardest time figuring out. Did you have the same problem?
March 10th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
For this blog:
blog user:
yourwpuser
blog pwd:
yourpw
Default location:
default
Access URL:
http://www.example.com/xmlrpc.php
Categories:
None
I’ve changed the URLs so my XMLRPC url doesn’t get picked up by bots, but you get the idea.
March 10th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Thanks again!
April 7th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Hi David,
I also have the Curve 8310. It’s a nice little device. I am a big fan of Google maps - it works very well and is my most-used application (beyond the regular email and phone functions). I also have downloaded Soduko to pass the time commuting on the trains here in Sydney!
One thing I’m missing though is a good GPS application that shows position coordinates, velocity, tracks, waypoints, number of satellites the GPS is connected to, etc. I have been doing some hiking in areas without mobile phone coverage and these added features would be nice, since Google Maps can only update when you have data service.
–Jeremy
June 26th, 2008 at 7:56 am
I did find the bbTracker which will generate a GPS log for processing later. http://www.bbtracker.org/
Not completely what you’re looking for, but might provide useful information after the fact.
October 13th, 2008 at 10:41 am
Hello david… Thanks a Lot for the share. Its almost stressing me a lot, because i found out that its very complicating if we using email settings for the “blogging” matters… And your BBMetaBlog solution is really are a mighty solution for me. Thank You Very Much.
November 13th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
I’m also having issues with bbMetaBlog.. hope someone can help me figure it out.
It’s currently installed and running, but…
1. when i go to EDIT POST - a list generates but with no titles.
2. when i post it wont let me add categories. however, when i go to OPENCONFIG, and click on GET CATEGORIES it looks for them, says it found them.. but still..nothing shows up.. :-(
any help on this matter?