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Pocket Express Beta
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Posted by: SilverSiR

BlackberryCool.com has reviewed the beta version of Pocket Express for RIM. Palm users should be already familiar with the Pocket Express software because it has won numerous awards.

The full review with screenshots is here: http://blackberrycool.com/?p=21

Summary:

The Good
* Stock Feature, easy to keep track of your portfolio.
* Quicker than using the Blackberry Browser.
* Movie times work for both American and Canadian theatres.
* User-friendly interface.

The Bad
* Subscription based program at $6.99 a month or $69.90 a year.
* Only one news source.
* Some features like news and sports scores are easily retrieved through your Blackberry Browser for free.

Posted by: scoobydooby

Was never too impressed with this, it's nothing a simple RSS reader can't do. Add Berry411 and you get a free alternative.

Posted by: verlbrandeis

The basic version of Pocket Express you describe here is actually free these days. There is an enhanced version that requires the subscription price you describe (concierge service, mapping, etc.)

It's more convenient than RSS and faster download than web portals on most networks.

Posted by: durgafritz

"nothing a simple RSS reader can't do", I know this is an old post BUT:

Can a RSS reader:

Convert currency
Locate your local movie theaters and return the current showings
Give you your flight status
Track your stock portfolio

??

Posted by: CarlGalgano

Quote:

Originally Posted by durgafritz

"nothing a simple RSS reader can't do", I know this is an old post BUT:

Can a RSS reader:
Track your stock portfolio

??

Lately, I hope not.

Posted by: verlbrandeis

Okay, skip the stock portfolio part :-) Okay, skip the air travel part ;-). Pocket Express does the other stuff really well...

Posted by: khart214

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoobydooby

Was never too impressed with this, it's nothing a simple RSS reader can't do. Add Berry411 and you get a free alternative.

do you have a link for berry411? all I can find is beyond411. Are they one in the same?