If you so much as bump the BlackBerry or the pod while charging, your device will likely go for a ride. You cannot sync data via the Charging Pod either -- that's probably why it's not called a "Syncing Pod" -- so you'll need to plug a separate cable into the device itself if you wish to transfer data while it's charging.
And as mentioned above, the product doesn't come with any sort of charging cable so you'll need to use your own. Unlike other, higher-priced power stations, the Charging Pod does not charge a spare battery, which could come in handy for power users.
Finally, I can't help but wonder how the shiny finish on the pod is going to hold up after some time spent within my laptop bag getting to know my other smartphone accessories -- many of which are made of metal. It would also be nice, if the glowing RIM logo went out when the device wasn't in the cradle, but that doesn't affect its value or performance. Pros:Great looking; very lightweight and compact; inexpensive compared to similar charging cradles; works with any standard BlackBerry cord.
Cons:Device is somewhat shaky while sitting in the pod; doesn't come with its own charging cable; cannot sync data via Charging Pod; available only for BlackBerry Pearl 81xx and Curve 83xx devices Bottom line:The desktop Charging Pod is a great way to charge your BlackBerry device in style while freeing up valuable desk space.
Former CIO. Al also managed CIO. Al resides in Boston and is a passionate reader, traveler, beer lover and Red Sox fan. Here are the latest Insider stories. More Insider Sign Out. Charge your device using the charger provided by BlackBerry in the box that your device came in. You can also charge your device using a USB cable connected to a computer, but charging might take longer. Hold the cable with the BlackBerry logo facing up, and connect the cable into the USB port on your device.
Plug the charger into a power outlet. User Guide Settings If the battery power level continues to lower, a message appears that indicates that there is not enough battery power to operate the wireless radio, and the radio turns off automatically. If the battery power level continues to lower, another message appears that indicates that the BlackBerry smartphone is going turn off due to insufficient battery power.
The BlackBerry smartphone will turn off automatically. If the BlackBerry smartphone has turned off due to insufficient battery power, and the BlackBerry smartphone is connected to a charger, a yellow LED flashes slowly.
The BlackBerry smartphone returns to the ON state if it is manually turned on by pressing the Power key. If a BlackBerry smartphone turns off automatically due to insufficient battery power and it is not charged for a long period of time, then it enters a deep sleep condition. Connecting a charger to the BlackBerry smartphone at this point causes a red LED to turn on for up to 2 minutes, after which the red LED turns off and the Battery Charging icon appears. If a battery that has no power is inserted in the BlackBerry smartphone, the red LED might turn on for up to 2 minutes.
Connecting a charger to the BlackBerry smartphone at this point causes the red LED to turn on for up to 2 minutes, after which the red LED turns off and a Battery Charging icon appears.
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