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Great productivity suggestions for the BlackBerry

Here are a few very productive things to do with your cellphone. This goes as a great companion article to previous ones on the blackberry, roadwarrioring with technology and free smartphone apps.

1. Use it as a Digital Recorder.

Most cell phones have an in-built digital voice recorder that is easily accessible with the push of a few buttons. Using this feature will save you money on buying a stand-alone voice recorder.

2. As an Audio Library.
Most modern cell phones which are able to play MP3 sound can store audio information. Heh, if you wish to get smarter you can store audio books in your cell phone. Next time you are waiting for the train, play "The Five Secrets To Wealth". Puts another meaning to "Rich Sound Quality". Doesn't it?

3. As a Scheduling Device.
This is the most under-used feature of modern cell phones. Putting your important appointments and meetings on your cell phone will mean showing up on time for meetings more often. Some cell phones will alert you for an upcoming meeting with custom chimes and alerts. It will also help you keep a digital record of past meetings.

4. As a Fax.

Even the most basic cell phones have a fax "send" and "receive" ability. You need only purchase a very inexpensive adapter and practice using this feature a few times to grasp the skill to use this feature efficiently. Using your cell as a fax you can send quick messages while on the go.

5. As a Notebook.
You might not have thought of this but hello! Using special software or websites You can send your school notes as text messages from your PC to your cell phone, then read those notes on the road. This is especially useful to those who use public transportation. Guess what! Those forty-five minutes you spend on the train or bus can now be turned from "travel time" to "productive time"

6. A Simple Alarm.
Your cell phone can be used as a simple alarm, or second alarm. You can either set it as an alarm to wake you up, or set it as a second alarm added to your bedside chimer. If you find yourself travelling and have no alarm clock knowing that your phone can do this will surely help your hotel stay.

7. Storing Documents
You can also use your cell phone to store important documents. Most phones can store data files but just cannot run them. So do you find yourself needing a storage media simply transfer those presentations and memos to your cell phone, then offload them at your office PC.

Of course there are many cool things you can do with your cell phone. Reading and studying your cell phone manual, combined with practice in using the device will give you the best chance of getting the best bang for your buck. New read this article again, print it out, share it. You will stand to impress your friends.

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