From the desk (and BlackBerry) of Keith Parnell

One of the great things about having been a blogger for over eight years is being able to see how topics and waves have changed over time.

Below are the top 10 most popular posts from my blog from 2009.

1. Barry - BlackBerry Tether & Synchronization for Linux
2. PocketCop & BlackBerry - Quick Information in the Hands of Law Enforcement on the Street
3. Who has the best 3G coverage in most US large metro areas?
4. Twitter Makes Sense for Me Now
5. Try Reading the Rules Shankopotamus
6. What if it were you hanging up on this wall?
7. Clapton / Winwood Tour
8. Top 10 Ad Spenders in 2008
9. Be a Penny Picker Upper
10. Ever wonder how a roadway tunnel is built underwater?

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Listening to Running on Faith by Eric Clapton.

Friends poll:
What cellular/data service provider (based on first hand experience) has the most saturated coverage areas across the majority of the large metropolitan areas in the United States? 3G is a must.

Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

It looks like T-mobile will finally release the BlackBerry Curve 8900 (Javelin) for the United States on February 18, 2009. Both TmoNews and Boy Genius Report have hopped on verifying this date.

I can’t wait! This phone has everything I need which is everything except 3G. And since T-mobile doesn’t service 3G in our area, no need to have a phone with 3G capability.

This is the one smartphone that would make me put down the Pearl.

See the Javelin’s spec sheet here.

• Quad-band radios: GSM/GPRS/EDGE
• Wi-Fi b/g with UMA + GPS in one
• OS 4.6.1, featuring Safe Mode start up
• 480 by 360 high-res HVGA+ display
• 512 MHz Processor
• 256 MB onboard flash memory
• Hot-swappable microSD slot - located under the battery door
• 3.2MP camera, includes auto-focus
• Glass cover - one piece glass cover will house the camera and flash, providing a very polished look and feel
• Micro USB charging/syncing port, w/ high speed data
• Dedicated Lock Button - will allow easy access to lock / hold the device when not using a holster
• “Sweet Spot” narrow keypad
• Battery Cover features a new easy to use, latch mechanism