The Top 5 RIM BlackBerry Signatures

With all of this talk about location services with the iPhone, and the pending “me too” launch of RIM’s Thunder/Storm product – I thought it prudent that RIM invest in some similar services, and even partner with leaders in other industries to co-brand a wonderful set of tools.

Think about combining location services, like GPS, with the raw e-mail potential BlackBerry is so good at.

And so, the top 5 BlackBerry signature services were born:

• 5. DriveBerry: A factory-installed, directional system optional with 2010 GM Hummers where you can control the movements of the vehicle directly from your BlackBerry handheld. *only available on the AT&T network and in major markets. Subject to terms and conditions.
• 4. QWERTY-FISH: Click Here to receive a text message translating what I just typed in this e-mail: A service provided in conjunction with Yahoo! BABEL FISH.
• 3. SpeedBump: I’ve hit ‘X’ number of pedestrians while trying to find the exclamation point: A new service in partnership with Rockstar Games: Makers of Grand Theft Auto IV
• 2. CrackTrap: Current speed while typing this e-mail is ‘X’ mph: A service provided by your friendly California Highway Patrol (CHP) Traffic and Safety Division.

… and the number 1 BlackBerry Signature Service is:

• Crack-cident: Now going on X days without an accident: A free signature service provide by your friendly insurance company.

Do you have more? Send me your best RIM Signatures.

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Ken Stewart’s blog, ChangeForge.com, focuses on the collision between the constantly changing worlds of business and technology. Ken is also the Director of Technology at Kearns Business Solutions.

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