THINKING ABOUT UNLOCKING A BOLD AND USING IT ON YOUR NETWORK? READ THIS

If you are like me, you are considering purchasing a Bold and running it on your own network by unlocking it. Thats a great thought but I think you should read the following story posted on BlackBerry news today. Troy made some good points.
Read the full article here

Also we get alot of questions where to go to unlock your BlackBerry devices. These guys do a good job here. Reasonable prices too.

RIM Officially Launches Operating System 4.5!

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Increase your worker's productivity by letting them do more with their BlackBerry® smartphone

The free upgrade to BlackBerry Device Software v4.5 provides new features for your end users to increase their productivity and connectivity.

BlackBerry Device Software v4.5 will be made available for download at BlackBerry.com.

Learn More about options for upgrading users and how BlackBerry Device Software v4.5 is being rolled out.

This BlackBerry Device Software v4.5 provides key new features
Here's what your users can expect:

• HTML and Rich Text Email Rendering 1
• Attachment Viewing and File Downloading and Editing 2
• Free-Busy Calendar Lookup 2
• Remote Search for Messages 2
• Advanced Enterprise Instant Messaging and Presence 2
• Over-the-Air Smartphone Software Upgrades 3

Want an easy way to deploy to all your users?
Use BlackBerry Web Desktop Manager

BlackBerry® Web Desktop Manager is a web-based version of the BlackBerry® Desktop Manager which IT Adminstrators can configure to enable users to upgrade to BlackBerry Device Software v4.5.

WEBSITE INFORMATION:

Features

Do more with the BlackBerry® smartphone you already own! BlackBerry® Device Software v4.5 is a free upgrade and offers a whole new world of fun and functionality.

Discover innovative ways to work and play with BlackBerry Device Software v4.5.

^{*Note: certain features require BlackBerry® Enterprise Server software and/or may not be available on every BlackBerry smartphone – please refer to the compatibility information.}

User Interface

• Refreshed Look – Enjoy messages, address book entries and a calendar that make better use of colors and fonts. They’re also laid out to more closely match the programs you use on your computer.

Email

• Improved Email Layout (Rich HTML Email) – View tables, images and fonts with formatting that looks better than ever.¹
• Remote Search – Find emails that are stored on a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server.^2,3

Attachments and Files

• Edit Microsoft® Word and Microsoft® PowerPoint® Files – Just download the attachments and start typing!
• Copy, paste, change font formatting and more.⁴
• Download and Save – Grab a file on the Internet, and save it to your smartphone to view or edit later.

Suretype

• Save Time as You Type – Word completion for SureType keyboards will monitor what you type and present a list of options to scroll through so you don’t have to type the whole word.

Browser

• Mobile Streaming – Access videos, music or even sports and news clips from websites with mobile streaming capabilities.⁵

BlackBerry® Maps

• Local Search - Enter a search term like ‘pizza’ to view a list of places to grab a slice within a 30-km radius.⁶

Voice Notes

• Send a Voice Note – Instead of typing an email, record a Voice Note and send it as an email attachment or Multimedia Message (MMS).
• Stay on Top of Your Tasks – Record your thoughts and play them back when they’re needed.

Music

• Improved Music Management – See all your music files, or filter them by artist, album or genre. You can even create and edit playlists.
• Musical Multitasking – Open the BlackBerry menu and select “Now Playing” to access the name and artist for the song you’re listening to – even when using another application.
• Bluetooth Compatible (A2DP) – Use wireless Bluetooth® headphones or speakers to enjoy your music wherever you are.⁷

Video

• Video Recording – Take it all in with video camera capabilities.^3,8,9
• Full Screen Player – Watch videos in full-screen mode or stay in command with the media controls mode.

Calendar

• Free/Busy Lookup – View your colleagues’ calendars on your smartphone^2,3

Learn more

• Check compatibility with your BlackBerry smartphone
• Upgrade to BlackBerry Device Software v4.5

Compatibility

Select your BlackBerry® smartphone from the links above to see if it already includes some of the new features offered by BlackBerry® Device Software v4.5, or if it’s compatible with the new features.

= Newly Supported in v4.5
AS = Already Supported in previous software version for this device model
N/A = Not Applicable
N/S = Not Supported

BlackBerry Curve 8300 Series Smartphones

Feature	BlackBerry® Curve™ 8300 smartphone	BlackBerry® Curve™ 8310 smartphone	BlackBerry® Curve™ 8320 smartphone	BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330 smartphone
Email
Improved Email Layout
Remote Search
Calendar
Free/Busy Lookup
Attachments
Edit Microsoft® Word and Microsoft® PowerPoint® Files
Download and Save
User Interface
Updated User Interface				AS
Consistent Media Experience	AS	AS	AS	AS
SureType® Improvements
Word Completion	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
BlackBerry® Maps
Local Search				AS
Voice Notes
Voice Notes				AS
Music
Improved Music Management	AS	AS	AS	AS
Musical Multitasking
Bluetooth® Compatible (A2DP)	AS	AS	AS	AS
Create and Edit Playlists				AS
Video
Video Recorder				AS
Full Screen Mode	AS	AS	AS	AS
Enables Wireless Software Upgrades
Control
Stay Productive
Simple Download
Activation Maintained

BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Series Smartphones

Feature	BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8100 smartphone	BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8110 smartphone	BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8120 smartphone	BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8130 smartphone
Email
Improved Email Layout
Remote Search
Calendar
Free/Busy Lookup
Attachments
Edit Microsoft® Word and Microsoft® PowerPoint® Files
Download and Save
User Interface
Updated User Interface		AS	AS	AS
Consistent Media Experience		AS	AS	AS
SureType® Improvements
Word Completion		AS	AS	AS
BlackBerry® Maps
Local Search		AS	AS	AS
Voice Notes
Voice Notes		AS	AS	AS
Music
Improved Music Management		AS	AS	AS
Musical Multitasking
Bluetooth® Compatible (A2DP)		AS	AS	AS
Create and Edit Playlists		AS	AS	AS
Video
Video Recorder	N/S	AS	AS	AS
Full Screen Mode		AS	AS	AS
Enables Wireless Software Upgrades
Control
Stay Productive
Simple Download
Activation Maintained

BlackBerry 8800 Series Smartphone

Feature	BlackBerry® 8800 smartphone	BlackBerry® 8820 smartphone	BlackBerry® 8830 World Edition smartphone
Email
Improved Email Layout
Remote Search
Calendar
Free/Busy Lookup
Attachments
Edit Microsoft® Word and Microsoft® PowerPoint® Files
Download and Save
User Interface
Updated User Interface
Consistent Media Experience		AS	AS
SureType® Improvements
Word Completion	N/A	N/A	N/A
BlackBerry® Maps
Local Search
Voice Notes
Voice Notes
Music
Improved Music Management		AS	AS
Musical Multitasking
Bluetooth® Compatible (A2DP)		AS	AS
Create and Edit Playlists
Video
Video Recorder	N/A	N/A	N/A
Full Screen Mode		AS	AS
Enables Wireless Software Upgrades
Control
Stay Productive
Simple Download
Activation Maintained

BlackBerry 8700 Series Smartphones

Feature	BlackBerry 8700 Series smartphones
Email
Improved Email Layout
Remote Search
Calendar
Free/Busy Lookup
Attachments
Edit Microsoft® Word and Microsoft® PowerPoint® Files
Download and Save
User Interface
Updated User Interface
Consistent Media Experience
SureType® Improvements
Word Completion	N/A
BlackBerry® Maps
Local Search
Voice Notes
Voice Notes
Music
Improved Music Management	N/A*
Musical Multitasking	N/A*
Bluetooth® Compatible (A2DP)	N/A*
Create and Edit Playlists	N/A*
Video
Video Recorder	N/A
Full Screen Mode	N/A*
Enables Wireless Software Upgrades
Control
Stay Productive
Simple Download
Activation Maintained

*The BlackBerry 8700 Series smartphones do not support music or video.

Upgrade

Upgrade to the latest BlackBerry® Device Software and unlock a whole new appreciation for your BlackBerry® smartphone.

For BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry Professional Software Users

If your BlackBerry smartphone is integrated with a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server or BlackBerry® Professional Software, please contact your IT administrator to find out whether your organization supports BlackBerry Device Software v4.5.

Learn more about upgrading your BlackBerry smartphone software in an enterprise.

For All Other BlackBerry Smartphone Users

To download, simply connect your BlackBerry smartphone to your computer using your USB cable and then click the Upgrade button below*!

Note: You may need to download BlackBerry® Application Loader software to your desktop before the BlackBerry Device Software will begin downloading. If this is the case, you will be prompted to do so after clicking the Upgrade button. Click "Run", then follow the additional instructions in order to upgrade your smartphone’s software.

Please check the following items:

1. This page requires Windows® Internet Explorer® v5.5 or later, running on Windows®.
2. An ActiveX control provided by Research In Motion Ltd. needs to be installed to update your BlackBerry smartphone. Click on the Internet Explorer Information Bar, shown at the top of the page, and select "Install ActiveX Control..." to install this component.