by Al Sacco

BlackBerry at CTIA: Virtual Tour of RIM’s BlackBerry Booth

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Apr 02, 20093 mins
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Couldn't make it to Las Vegas for CTIA Wireless Spring 2009 and Research In Motion's BlackBerry App World announcement? No worries. We bring the show to you in this virtual tour of RIM's CTIA BlackBerry booth.

CTIA Wireless Spring 2009 is underway this week in Las Vegas, where BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion stole the show Wednesday with its BlackBerry App World mobile software store announcement.

Mike Lazaridis, RIM’s co-CEO, started CTIA off with a bang when he detailed App World in his opening keynote address. Lazaridis also talked up a number of RIM’s latest products and services, the majority of which went on display on the CTIA show floor immediately after the BlackBerry bigwig’s speech.

The company has an impressive array of wares to show off, including a new, first-of-its-kind subscription-based application that will enable BlackBerry owners to download and view full-length television shows on their handhelds: PrimeTime2Go.

The booth is packed with enough BlackBerry goodness to keep even the most desperate of CrackBerry addicts satisfied for hours. But don’t take my word for it. Join me on this virtual tour of RIM’s CTIA BlackBerry booth and see for yourself.

RIM Co-CEO Mike Lazaridis at CTIA
Just before the CTIA Wireless Spring 2009 show floor opened to conference attendees, RIM Co-CEO Mike Lazaridis officially announced BlackBerry App World during his opening keynote on Wednesday, April 1, 2009.
Entrance to RIM's CTIA BlackBerry Booth
The entrance to RIM’s CTIA BlackBerry booth, located in the central hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The Partner Programs section of RIM's BlackBerry booth at CTIA
CTIA attendees making their way through the Partner Programs section of RIM’s BlackBerry booth, where third-party organizations tout their latest BlackBerry-related software and services.
CTIA BlackBerry Information Desk
Information desk where CTIA attendees pick up BlackBerry Access Passes. The passes look like credit cards, and they can be held up to scanners at various exhibits through the CTIA BlackBerry booth to request additional information on products and services via e-mail.
RIM representative distributing BlackBerry Access Passes at CTIA
RIM representative distributing BlackBerry Access Passes at CTIA
BlackBerry App World exhibit at RIMs CTIA BlackBerry Booth
BlackBerry App World exhibit at RIM’s CTIA BlackBerry Booth
New BlackBerry products on display at RIMs CTIA booth
New BlackBerry products on display at RIM’s CTIA booth

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RIM representative answering CTIA attendee questions at the show’s BlackBerry booth New neoprene BlackBerry arm band and other products on display at RIM’s CTIA booth RIM’s latest BlackBerry devices on display at CTIA

QuickPlay stand at RIM's CTIA BlackBerry booth
QuickPlay stand at RIM’s CTIA BlackBerry booth. QuickPlay plans to release the first official, non-carrier-related BlackBerry TV service, PrimeTime2Go , in May.
Interactive demonstrations at RIM's CTIA BlackBerry booth
Interactive demonstrations at RIM’s CTIA BlackBerry booth. RIM representatives provided details on various new products, including the upcoming BlackBerry Bluetooth Vehicle Visor Mount
BlackBerry devices and accessories on display at CTIA
BlackBerry Curve devices and accessories at RIM’s CTIA booth
BlackBerry devices and accessories on display at CTIA
BlackBerry smartphones and accessories on display in one of the walls surrounding RIM’s CTIA BlackBerry booth.
BlackBerry logos on the outside walls surrounding RIMs CTIA BlackBerry booth
BlackBerry logos on the outside walls surrounding RIM’s CTIA BlackBerry booth

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