BlackBerry at CTIA: Virtual Tour of RIM’s 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.

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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

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 boothNew neoprene BlackBerry arm band and other products on display at RIM’s CTIA boothRIM’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 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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Author: asacco, Managing Editor

Al Sacco was a journalist, blogger and editor who covers the fast-paced mobile beat for CIO.com and IDG Enterprise, with a focus on wearable tech, smartphones and tablet PCs. Al managed CIO.com writers and contributors, covered news, and shared insightful expert analysis of key industry happenings. He also wrote a wide variety of tutorials and how-tos to help readers get the most out of their gadgets, and regularly offered up recommendations on software for a number of mobile platforms. Al resides in Boston and is a passionate reader, traveler, beer lover, film buff and Red Sox fan.

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