Trautschold / Michaluk / Mazo CrackBerry

True Tales of BlackBerry Use and Abuse
1. ed
ISBN: 978-1-4302-3181-3
Verlag: Apress
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 160 Seiten

A delayed train, a dip in the conversation, an early morning hour with no sleep-during these moments, do you feel an overwhelming urge to grab your BlackBerry? Do you know someone else who does? If the answer is yes, then look no further than this one-of-a-kind book... CrackBerry: True Tales of Blackberry Use and Abuse covers the phenomenon of 'BlackBerry Addiction,' offering true-life accounts of BlackBerry dependence and mishaps. You'll find comfort and humor in the unbelievable tales of BlackBerry abuse and also learn some valuable tips along the way. The definitive guide to responsible BlackBerry use. How to tame and get the most out of your BlackBerry device BlackBerry etiquette guidelines This book offers a comprehensive '12 Step Plan' for BlackBerry users and abusers. It's a must have if you own a BlackBerry, and maybe it's the perfect gift for a friend who is showing signs of a BlackBerry addiction.

Martin Trautschold is the founder and chief executive officer of Made Simple Learning, a leading provider of Apple iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, BlackBerry and Palm webOS books and video tutorials. He has been a successful entrepreneur in the mobile device training and software business since 2001. With Made Simple Learning, he has been helping to train thousands of BlackBerry users with short, to-the-point video tutorials. He has now co-authored 15 Made Simple guide books. Martin also co-founded, ran for three years, then sold a mobile device software company. Prior to this, Martin spent 15 years in technology and business consulting in the U.S. and Japan. He holds an engineering degree from Princeton University and a master's in business administration from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University. Martin and his wife, Julia, have three daughters. Martin enjoys rowing and cycling. He can be reached at [e-mail].

Autoren/Hrsg.

Trautschold, Martin

Michaluk, Kevin

Mazo, Gary

Made Simple Learning, Msl

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Title Page;1
2;Copyright Page;2
3;Contents at a Glance;4
4;Table of Contents;5
5;Acknowledgments;9
6;The Authors’ Stories;10
7;Introduction;21
7.1;The Responsible BlackBerry User;23
7.1.1;Phantom Vibrations;24
7.2;Early Days of the CrackBerry;25
7.2.1;Earliest Citation of the term “CrackBerry”;26
7.2.2;Benefits of BlackBerry Wireless Email;26
7.3;CrackBerry Terms Defined;27
7.4;Presidential BlackBerry Addiction;28
7.5;BlackBerry Addiction Avoidance Tips;28
7.6;The Path to a BlackBerry 12 Step Program;29
7.7;Our 12-Step CrackBerry Addiction Program;30
8;Chapter 1 “I Can’t Be Without It!”;33
8.1;Must…Check…Messages Now!;35
8.2;An International Problem;35
8.2.1;Reaction to Proposed BlackBerry Ban;35
8.3;The Roots of the Problem;36
8.3.1;We’re Always Connected;36
8.3.2;Communication Feels Good;37
8.3.3;Can’t Leave Home Without It;38
8.3.4;Checking Messages Makes Us Feel Important;39
8.3.5;He Couldn’t Be Without It;39
8.4;Why the BlackBerry is So Addictive;40
8.4.1;BlackBerry On Bike;41
8.4.2;Eat, Sleep, and Dream BlackBerry;42
8.4.3;Cannot Resist—Busted!;43
8.4.4;It’s a One-Handed Device;43
8.4.5;Instant Communication;44
8.4.6;It Calls to You;44
8.4.7;Jet Ski and Fender Benders;45
8.4.8;The Clikety-Clack of the Keyboard;45
8.5;The Addiction;46
8.5.1;Vanessa’s Story;46
8.5.2;BlackBerry During a Funeral;50
8.5.3;BlackBerry Caused Mercedes Crash;51
8.5.4;We Hit a Stopped Truck at 60 mph;52
9;Chapter 2 “Do I Worship My BlackBerry?”;54
9.1;Almost Hit by Bus for BlackBerry;56
9.1.1;Driving 30 Minutes to Retrieve My BlackBerry;59
9.1.2;Worshiping My BlackBerry Is Caused by My Obsession with People;61
10;Chapter 3 “Step Away from the BlackBerry”;63
10.1;Cannot Turn It Off;65
10.2;BlackBerry in Shower;67
10.3;The World Stops Without My BlackBerry;68
10.4;Fear of Losing My BlackBerry;69
11;Chapter 4 “BlackBerry Boo-Boos”;71
11.1;The BlackBerry Alphabetic Acrostic;72
11.1.1;BlackBerry Football Instead of Dancing with the Wife;74
11.1.2;Embarrassing Ringtone!;76
11.2;Taking a Moral Inventory of BlackBerry Abuses;78
12;Chapter 5 “Am I a BlackBerry Abuser?”;79
12.1;The BlackBerry Addiction Quiz;81
12.2;Assessing Your Addiction Quiz Results;83
12.2.1;Sneaking Away from Groups;84
12.2.2;Cash Penalties for Use in a Meeting;85
12.2.3;Kevin’s Comments on the Addiction Quiz;86
12.2.4;Martin’s Comments on the Quiz;86
12.2.5;Musings of a BlackBerry Abuser;87
12.2.6;Dual Addiction;88
13;Chapter 6 “OK, I Am a BlackBerry Abuser”;89
13.1;The Work-Life Balance;91
13.2;Seeing the Light at the End of the Tunnel;91
13.2.1;Lakefront Cookout;92
13.3;Addiction by the Numbers;93
13.4;The Sheraton Hotel Study;93
14;Chapter 7 “Ask Others for Help”;95
14.1;An Exercise: What Should You Do?;97
14.2;Electronics Rehab Getaway;100
14.2.1;CrackBerry Massage and Spa;101
14.2.2;Massage for BlackBerry Thumb;101
15;Chapter 8 “BlackBerry Bystanders”;103
15.1;My 5-Year-Old Son;104
15.2;BlackBerry at Funeral;105
15.3;Concerned Bystanders;107
15.3.1;Quotes from Concerned Bystanders;107
15.3.2;Missed a Big Hit at Baseball;109
15.3.3;Berry vs. Boyfriend: Who Wins?;110
15.3.4;Frequent Flyer’s Fiasco/Stand-by Hell;112
15.3.5;Kevin’s Missing Curve;114
15.4;Exercise: List Your Own BlackBerry Bystanders;115
16;Chapter 9 “Scooping BlackBerry Poop”;116
16.1;Jam on My BlackBerry while at a Red Light;120
16.2;Use BlackBerry AutoText to Reply in Car;120
16.3;BlackBerry on Wheel, Typing Next to A Police Officer;121
16.4;He Stopped in mid-Story to Use His BlackBerry;122
16.5;Exercise: Create a Checklist for Apologizing to Your BlackBerry Bystanders;123
17;Chapter 10 “BlackBerry Etiquette”;124
17.1;BlackBerry Abuse Interventions and Etiquette Rules;125
17.1.1;Achieve Balance with Interventions;126
17.2;Addiction Avoidance Tips;126
17.2.1;Top Ten BlackBerry Rules to Live By;128
17.3;Top 10 BlackBerry Productivity Myths Busted;129
17.4;Rationalizing Our BlackBerry Use;130
17.5;The Table Analogy;131
18;Chapter 11 “Conscious Contact or Constant Contact?”;132
18.1;Helping You Reflect on Your BlackBerry Addiction;137
18.1.1;Staying Better In Touch with My Dad;138
19;Chapter 12 “Typing the Talk and Walking the Walk”;140
19.1;BlackBerry Addiction Avoidance Tips;142
19.1.1;Advice for Employers;142
19.1.2;Advice for Parents;142
19.1.3;Advice for All BlackBerry Users;142
20;Chapter 13 Our Final Thoughts;144
20.1;Gary’s Final Thoughts;144
20.2;Kevin’s Final Thoughts;145
20.3;Martin’s Final Thoughts;146
20.4;Constant Effort;147
21;Appendix : CrackBerry Terms and Definitions;149
22;Index;155