Friday, May 30, 2008

MP3 Players for Rhapsody

As you all know the iPod does not work with Rhapsody. Rhapsody to go plan does allow you dowload songs on to a MP3 device. The song is downloaded directly to the device and no files are stored on your PC. The file that is loaded on to your device must be updated every 30 days. So you must plug your MP3 device into the PC and sync with Rhapsody every 30 days.

The Mp3 I like to use the best is Creative Zen Credit Card Size Media player http://us.creative.com/local/1/multilytics/landing/zen_multiproduct_mbox2.asp. I use Rhapsody to interface with the Zen on the PC. Creative Zen software is not necessary if you are using the Rhapsody interface. You do not need to install the Zen software.

Blackberry Software - Themes, Games and Ringtones

Do you want to change the look of your Blackberry screen? You can change the theme. There are a couple of default themes located in the options menu. You can also buy themes at http://www.bplay.com/. They range from making your blackberry look like an iPhone to Indiana Jones. They usually cost less than $8. Changing your theme does change the icons so keep in mind the icons can be drastically different. It does take some adjustment to remember new icons. The folders also don't always transfer over so you may have to spend some time reorganizing your screen.

Bplay also offers games for the Blackberry. There are games to put on your Blackberry for the kids and cards games while waiting for the kids. I like Bookwork and Soduko. There is also Frogger and Bubbles for the kids.

I think it is hard to find ringtones on the bplay site because there is no search feature. If you are looking for a specific ringtone it is hard to find. If you have AT&T I find it easier to purchase ringtones from their media mall which is already installed on your Blackberry.

Go to bplay from you Blackberry and download apps over the air. Bplay allows you to put in your credit card on your Blackberry for payment. Keep your activtion codes. AT&T ringtones are also downloaded over the air. AT&T charges your AT&T bill for ring tones.

Don't forget to back up your Blackberry when changing units.

Blackberry Software - Try Google Maps - free

If you have GPS on your blackberry, try downloading Google Maps http://www.google.com/mobile/gmm/index.html. Google Maps is free and a great tool if you don't have a GPS unit with you. It shows you where you are now and where is the nearest point. You can put in an address or a type of business. For example, if you type in pizza it will show you the nearest pizza locations. It gives traffic information and direction information.