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Fort Collins, COLO. – Do more with the new OtterBox Defender™ Series case for the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700 smartphone. For extreme users, the OtterBox Defender Series provides a rugged solution so a picture can be snapped above tree line, a call can be made on a crowded subway or a text can be sent from a sandy beach.

Three layers of unbeatable protection combine together offering a safeguard against bumps, shock, drops, dirt and dust:*

Layer 1:

* Thermal formed protective clear membrane over keypad. Protects against scratching, as well as dust intrusion (layer optional depending on the level of ruggedization desired).
* Hard-coated PC screens protect display screen, camera and flash from scratching and dust intrusion.

Layer 2: Hi-impact polycarbonate shell.

Layer 3: Durable silicone skin to absorb bump and shock.

Features of the Defender Series case include acoustic vents on the headset speaker, a foam sound-isolating ring over the microphone, silicone plugs over the ports to provide easy access and a holster style swivel belt clip to get things done hands-free.

Do more without fear of damage or destruction by protecting with the OtterBox Defender Series case for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone.

OtterBox Defender Series for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone:

Environmental Protection:

· Drop and shock – protection against drop, bump & shock

· Water protection – not tested or recommended for water protection

· Dust intrusion – dust does not enter in a sufficient quantity to interfere with satisfactory operation of equipment

Colors:

· Layer 2: Black (polycarbonate)

· Layer 3: Black (silicone)

Dimensions (case only):

· 4.59” (116.65 mm) x 2.77” (70.27 mm) x 0.87” (22.12 mm)

Approximate Weight (case only, including layer 1):

· 1.39 oz  (39.4 g)

About OtterBox:

Built upon fundamentals of hard work, innovation and perseverance, OtterBox is a leader in the production of premier protective solutions for global handheld manufacturers, wireless carriers and distributors.

Incorporating creativity and cutting-edge design into every product, OtterBox creates sleek and durable cases that offer reliable device protection to complement any lifestyle.

OtterBox was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo.

For more information, visit www.otterbox.com or call 888-695-8820. OtterBox — We’ve got technology covered.

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Note:

*Defender Series case NOT protected against water. Will provide some added protection against drop, bump and dust.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.

77% of smartphone owners won’t get a proper break from work this Christmas, research by the UK’s leading mobile phone price comparison website has shown.

New research of 1,053 smartphone owners by the UK’s leading mobile phone price comparison website has shown that more than 3 in 4 people claim they will not be able to take a proper break from the office this Christmas, as their Blackberry or iPhone handsets will prevent them from being able to relax completely.

www.rightmobilephone.co.uk discovered that of the 77% who said they will be checking their smartphones over the festive period, two thirds would do it on a daily basis. Other findings of the study included the top reasons why people felt they had to check their emails whilst on holiday.

The most common reason was dedication, with 45% claiming they will keep their smartphone on them at all times in case something important crops up. 26% said checking emails is a habit they are unable to break, while 11% admitted they will be more concerned about impressing their boss in the hope of a New Year promotion or bonus.

Just under half of the respondents, 49%, are predicting that their obsessive smartphone checking will cause a row with family members this Christmas and 58% will be packing their phone charger before taking trips to see friends and relatives.

Rightmobilephone.co.uk has come up with the top five tips for switching off this Christmas;

1. Leave it at home – If you know that you aren’t going to be needed for anything, leave your Smartphone at home when visiting family and friends. If you don’t have it on you, it won’t interfere with your plans.
2. Switch it off – If only for an hour or two, switch your smartphone off to avoid arguments and to have a bit of time to totally relax.
3. Out of office – Set up an auto-response to let people know you’re out of the office. If you don’t get back to them straight away, they won’t start chasing you.
4. Make your absence known – Let colleagues and clients know what days you will not be working, so they are less likely to contact you during your leave.
5. Silence is Golden – Switch your handset to silent, not vibrate or loud mode. If you get a call or an email, you won’t know and won’t be tempted to answer or read it. You might even find you forget that your Blackberry exists… for a minute or two!

Speaking about these latest findings, Neil McHugh, co-founder of rightmobilephone.co.uk commented;

“I wasn’t surprised by the number of people who said they will be checking their smartphones this Christmas. Checking emails is a hard habit to break, especially in the case of the Blackberry when that flashing red light catches your eye!

“Our top five tips will hopefully help people to have a more relaxed Christmas that allows more quality time for family and not clients. I know how difficult it can be to switch off from work when you have a constant reminder in your pocket or bag all day, but for one day of the year at least, people should be able to switch off.”

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For further information or to set up interviews with Neil McHugh or James Zielinski please contact Shannon Haigh , 10 Yetis PR Agency, shannon@10yetis.co.uk, 01452 348211.

Notes to editors

Rightmobilephone.co.uk was launched in November 2007 to help consumers save time and money by providing a trusted comparison platform for customers to purchase from.

The site has become the UK’s most comprehensive and user friendly mobile phone comparison engine, with 600,000+ mobile phone offers combined with user friendly consumer reviews, ratings and video.

Users can review and compare over 800 handsets with images, specifications and video with unique users reviews, opinions and ratings provided by handset owners and compare over 2000 + pay as you go offers and tariffs from all major networks.

Fort Collins, COLO. — Once the Thanksgiving turkey is devoured and the dishes are done, the real celebrating begins. “Black Friday,” or as OtterBox calls it, “BlackBerry® Friday,” the Friday after Thanksgiving, is the busiest shopping day of the year. This year, OtterBox will be joining the festivities by offering special deals for customers.

Luckily for you there is no line to wait in, no cold weather to bear and no hectic stores to shove through; visit the OtterBox website Friday, November 27 through Monday, November 30. Buy a Commuter™ or Defender™ Series case for one of these BlackBerry® models and save 50 percent off an Impact™ Series* case for the same device:

* BlackBerry® Storm2™
* BlackBerry® Curve™ 8500
* BlackBerry® Tour™
* BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900

Plus, OtterBox is offering free shipping on all orders!

Whether you’re looking for the sleek, stylish design of the Commuter Series** or a more rugged case like the Defender,*** OtterBox has something for everyone. And now with 50 percent off the slim, skin-like Impact Series cases for BlackBerry, stocking stuffers have never been so easy.

For all you Apple® iPhone™ lovers out there don’t think we forgot about you, OtterBox always celebrates “Cyber Monday” or as we refer to it, “Apple Cyber Monday.” OtterBox is offering 10 percent off all iPhone cases plus free shipping; visit www.otterbox.com/black-friday-cyber-monday for details.

Don’t give the gift of technology without a case; see www.otterbox.com for more information on BlackBerry Friday and Apple Cyber Monday offers.

About OtterBox:

Built upon fundamentals of hard work, innovation and perseverance, OtterBox is a leader in the production of premier protective solutions for global handheld manufacturers, wireless carries and distributors.

Incorporating creativity and cutting-edge design into every product, OtterBox creates sleek and durable cases that offer reliable device protection to complement any lifestyle.

OtterBox was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo.

For more information, visit www.otterbox.com or call 888-695-8820. OtterBox — We’ve got technology covered.

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Notes:

*Impact Series cases do NOT protect against water. Will provide some added protection against bump and shock.

**Commuter and Commuter TL Series cases do NOT protect against water. Will provide some added protection against bump and shock.

***Defender Series cases do NOT protect against water. Will provide some added protection against drop, bump and dust. NOT intended for protection against water intrusion.

As technology develops, the average British day gets longer, with 37% of Brits admitting to being a slave to their phone. 1 in 5 BlackBerry and iPhone users claim they spend a minimum of 10 extra unpaid hours per week making calls, responding to emails and sorting work problems in the evenings and at the weekends.

With continuous technological advancements, the human need to stay connected is now easier than ever but more than a third of Brits claims they have become a slave to their phone; feeling lost without it and 23% sleep with their mobile beside their bed, according to a study by Rightmobilephone.co.uk.

A study of 1,226 British workers commissioned by the UK’s leading mobile phone price comparison website, has found that 1 in 3 admit to working out of hours on a weekly basis; replying to emails via their BlackBerry and making urgent calls and 1 in 5 claims to spend a minimum of 10 additional hours of unpaid work per week, in the evenings and weekends.

Despite the fact that 43% consider their BlackBerry to have made their lives less stressful and 28% prefer to stay connected with the office and their emails, almost 20% of British workers now feel pressurised to respond to client and colleague emails out of office hours and 35% claim to have had their evening or weekend ruined because of reading an email from an annoyed or demanding client.

www.Rightmobilephone.co.uk found that for 53% of people, their mobile phone is one of the first things they see in the morning. 24% of people check their emails via their BlackBerry before they leave for the office and 14% have already read and replied to emails before they even officially start their working day.

Speaking about the results, co-Managing Director of Rightmobilephone.co.uk, Neil McHugh said;

“Mobile phone technology is now so advanced that we are able to stay connected with friends, family and colleagues around the clock. The problems start when clients and management expect emails to be dealt with at the weekends and when the phone is going off throughout the night with various problems that need to be sorted.

“As long as expectations are set with clients, this technology can really make your working life easier; a day out of the office no longer has to mean a day out of the loop, people can now work remotely and keep up to date with all emails, thus preventing a stressful and unexpected start to the day.

“Family time is however extremely important and even though I fully understand the instant urge to check my emails in the morning, perhaps our loved ones should be the first people to get our attention!”

The study also revealed that 18% of people do not put their Out of Office on when they are off work as they know they will still be contactable via their mobile phone throughout the duration of their holiday. Unsurprisingly, 38% admit that their family members would prefer them to leave their BlackBerry device off when they are not at work and devote time to them.

LINK http://www.rightmobilephone.co.uk/

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For further information or to set up interviews with Neil McHugh or James Zielinski please contact Andy Barr, 10 Yetis PR Agency, andy@10yetis.co.uk, 01452 348211.

Notes to editors

Rightmobilephone.co.uk was launched in November 2007 to help consumers save time and money by providing a trusted comparison platform for customers to purchase from.

The site has become the UK’s most comprehensive and user friendly mobile phone comparison engine, with over 350,000 + mobile phone offers combined with user friendly consumer reviews, ratings and video.

Users can review and compare over 800 handsets with images, specifications and video with unique users reviews, opinions and ratings provided by handset owners and compare over 2000 + pay as you go offers and tariffs from all major networks.

Introducing the Sim Free BlackBerry Gemini Curve 8520. Experience a BlackBerry Evolution and a long awaited extension for the BlackBerry Smartphone family. No more rollerball navigation, the 8520 has a trackpad, advanced media keys and is mac compatable.

Compact and agile the BlackBerry Gemini Curve 8520 has
the ever popular BlackBerry QWERTY keyboard setup, allowing for
effortless typing. Vivid colors and a dazzling screen make for an
enjoyable watch.

Surf the internet with Wi-Fi and Share media with ease, take shots with the 2 mega-pixel camera then upload photos to flickr, facebook or
Myspace… etc…Dedicated media keys allow you to control your
music the way you want it.

Conciergerie deluxe, the international local concierge service company offers blackberry users the Mobile concierge deluxe to order their services via their mobile. (site: http://mobile.concierge.conciergeriedeluxe.com)

Blackberry users (Storm, Pearl, curve, 8900,…) get location-based information on nightlife, restaurants, exhibitions, and theaters in over 300 destinations around the globe. Clients also enjoy weather forecasts, news, sports, stock quotes.

All concierge services ordered via Mobile concierge deLuxe are handled by real concierges ready to satisfy clients’ needs in the shortest time.

With Mobile Concierge deLuxe, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, in more than 80 countries and within the USA, Blackberry clients and expatriates may book the best luxury hotel and golf resorts with local concierges assisting them for all their needs: event tickets, restaurants, airport shuttles, limousine and exotic car rental, private jet and yacht charters.

Mobile Concierge deLuxe not only advises clients about luxury property rentals but also offers specials and travel packages in the most exotic locations for an unforgettable experience.

Mobile concierge deluxe uses the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol with a 128-bit encryption key, the only way to guarantee confidentiality and discretion of information exchanged. Mobile Concierge deLuxe integrates also mobile payment solutions to facilitate transactions. Major mobile devices are supported.

Blackberry business users may connect to Blackberry App world to have local concierge deLuxe in their mobile.

About Conciergerie deLuxe

Conciergerie deLuxe has been serving High Net Worth Individuals and Corporate clients by supporting them in their daily domestic and international needs.

Website: http://www.conciergeriedeluxe.com

A wide range of concierge services is offered: finding nannies, booking restaurant tables, buying concert and opera tickets, booking private jets, superyachts, and luxury cars, or arranging bodyguard protection, even private consultations from a quality network of wealth managers.

Over 170 concierges in more than 80 countries assist Platinum members deLuxe and special guests invited by Conciergerie deLuxe to benefit from its international concierge services.

Frequent travelers may enjoy pay as you go concierge services: http://payasyougo.conciergeriedeluxe.com

A leading Japanese Company is outsourcing its mobile applications development, tapping Rapidsoft Systems, Inc. and its team of engineers to develop several new mobile applications for the US market. The deal includes many key enhancements to its widely popular mobile applications, and porting these applications to new generation of smart handsets.

The company distributes these very popular applications through all major US cellular operators such as Verizon, Sprint, Alltel, US Cellular, Cingular, ATT and T-Mobile. The mobile applications include Brew, J2ME, Blackberry and other variations. Rapidsoft team will be porting applications to many new smart handsets including many with touch-screen capability. Rapidsoft will also be helping the company through carrier certifications and Brew Testing process.

Dr. B. Kumar, CEO of Rapidsoft Systems, Inc. says: “This contract will allow us to leverage our expertise in mobile application development and mobile application porting area. This is a very important project for us as it allows us to demonstrate our strong and unique capabilities in all mobile platforms segments. There are not many outsourcing companies in the mobile application development area that can work over such a wide variety of handsets from J2ME to Brew”. He added that these applications will be primarily developed at their Mobile Device Porting and Migration center in India. However, company plan to test them over US networks when they are ready.

RapidSoft Systems, Inc. provides cost efficient porting solutions for all major platforms. Rapidsoft team ports for all platforms – be it J2ME or Symbian or BREW or Windows Mobile or BlackBerry or iPhone. Mobile Porting services offered by RapidSoft Systems, Inc. can be divided into the following areas:

· Cross platform or Intra platform porting:

· J2ME to BREW, Symbian to BlackBerry, J2ME to iPhone etc.

· Operator or Carrier specific porting.

· Most US (AT&T (Formerly Cingular), T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon), European (Vodaphone, Orange, Virgin Mobile etc.) and Canadian Carriers (Rogers, Telus etc.)

· Inter platform porting:

· Upgradation of OS versions, new device compatibility, new features addition or enhancement, etc.

Rapidsoft has the experience of porting applications in more than 1500 handsets across the globe for diverse platforms and operators.

Besides Mobile applications, Rapidsoft develops software for large server based applications, web applications, medical applications and wide variety technology solutions.

About Rapidsoft Systems, Inc:

Rapidsoft Systems, Inc. is an Outsourced & Offshore Product Development company with headquarters in the United States and product engineering centers in United States & India. It partners with technology companies and software-enabled businesses to help them bring quality software products to market through dedicated or on-demand offshore engineering teams.

Rapidsoft Systems, Inc. have main office in Princeton, NJ USA , US R&D Center in Mercerville NJ and sales, support and development offices in Palo Alto, CA, USA, Singapore, Bombay and New Delhi (India).

Rapidsoft Systems, Inc. competence lie in to offer full software product lifecycle services in verticals such as Mobile, Networking, Healthcare, OSS, VoIP, Embedded, Business Intelligence, Security, Finance, Logistics, Social Networking, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Travel & Hospitality, Education & Training, Web2.0 and Retail. Its technology expertise includes Java/J2EE, C/C++, Ruby on Rails, RDMS, Open Source, SaaS/On-Demand, Siebel CRM, Android, Brew, Blackberry, Windows & iPhone, among others.

CleverKit.com was present at the T-mobile launch party for the world first BlackBerry and T-mobile venture into the prepay market.

For a one off payment of £179.99 T-Mobile is offering:
•    Silver coloured BlackBerry Pearl™ 8110, which includes a 2 Megapixel camera and in-built GPS
•    A year of unlimited* email and Internet access with the new web ‘n’ walk plan
•    Pre-loaded quick-links for favourite social networking sites and Instant Messaging
•    Available in T-mobile stores from 1st May

T-Mobile UK today unveils a new way to get a BlackBerry® smartphone:

Pay once and get a silver-coloured BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8110 smartphone with a year of unlimited* email and Internet access.

The ‘pay once’ concept is a market first, giving people the chance to experience the hugely popular BlackBerry® email service and access Internet sites and social networks on the move for a year- all for just a single payment of £179.99.

Customers just have to top up their credit as usual to make calls and send texts and picture messages.

T-Mobile’s new offer is set to make BlackBerry smartphone as a gift really complete with email and Internet access for the first time, as there’s no ongoing cost involved for the person giving the gift, and the recipient just pays for top-ups for calls and texts when they want to.

The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone on T-Mobile comes in a silver colour, and features a 2 Megapixel camera for snapping photos and recording video*, in built GPS so you can easily find your way, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for listening to music on the move.

The smartphone also includes pre-loaded links for applications of favourite sites such as Facebook®, MySpace® and Flikr®. And as you would expect from a BlackBerry smartphone, the user friendly SureType® QWERTY key pad makes writing messages and dialling phone calls quick and easy.

Richard Warmsley, Head of Internet and Entertainment, T-Mobile UK, commented: “In the past BlackBerry smartphones have largely been the preserve of business users, but we know that more and more of our customers want a BlackBerry smartphone as their everyday phone. We have seen a 100% increase in customer growth on our consumer focussed Instant Email service plans for BlackBerry smartphones over the last year. Our new pay once concept means that a whole new group of customers can take advantage of the fantastic features of a BlackBerry smartphone without the commitment of a monthly contract and without worrying about how much data they are using.”