4. The World at your Fingertips • The BlackBerry RIM compared with a PDA: small enough thumbing thumbing wheel typical features: email phone text messaging web browser more . . . 4. The World at your Fingertips 4 Now you can do all of the above with just one little piece of technology called the BlackBerry, a device first introduced in 1999 that has been improving ever since. 21 There are some models that allow you to add different features to fit into your lifestyle, such as fitness manager software, an extra travel charger, or short cuts that make your busy day less stressful.