BlackBerry on the Road

You've got travel guides, recommendations, event descriptions, transit schedules, directions, and a full complement of local advice all tucked in your pocket, everywhere you go. Time to use all those great BlackBerry smartphone features and apps to be the savviest, most well-informed traveler since Phileas Fogg. This book tells you how to use your BlackBerry to plan your trip, stay connected in transit, arrive knowing where you're going, and get there in a timely, unfrazzled way. Not only that, it will show you how to record your adventures using various methods and enjoy the trip all over again when you've gotten back home. BlackBerry on the Road will teach you the best of the apps and techniques so that if you're equipped with a BlackBerry, you can enjoy every aspect of travel again.
What you'll learn * How to plan trips and create itineraries * How to set up a journal and take photos * How to make reservations, check the weather, and schedule transportation on the fly * How to use geo-aware services to pinpoint your location, find local sites, and find the cheapest bargains in your area * How to get help in an emergency and how to avoid roaming charges when contacting loved ones * How to sync up your computer once you get home and share you experiences with others Who this book is for This book is for travelers who wish to limit the number of devices they carry with them. It is for all BlackBerry smartphone users who want to use a single device in lieu of a camera, journal, MP3 player, and GPS unit. It is also for budget-minded users who want to find cheap local rates and areas of interest, while keeping in touch with friends and family without worrying about roaming charges.