[FlynnJ]

I've never even touched a Blackberry prior to today when mine came in. My phones have always been pay-as-you-go. As extreme a newb can get I still know that there are some software upgrades and "must have" items that I should get and I rather here it from the people here who actually have experience rather then a random person just trying to make commission.
So, what should I be getting?

And if it makes any difference my phones with Rogers Wireless (horribly the only GSM provider in Canada)

Any help or suggestions will do, thank you in advance.

[tmag2005]

I think there are lots of programs you could add....Initially i would get used to what the BB can do and more importantly what you want it to do...

But look at:

Viigo (Virtual Reach)
BB Spell
Opera Mini or Dimension
iSkoot

And take a search round here....

[rrrebo]

If you IM on Yahoo, MSN, GoogleTalk, AIM, etc..., you'll want JiveTalk.
Google Maps
BeamBerry
OperaMini Browser
BlackBerry Video Converter

[timatl]

viigo - if you like rss feeds

[FlynnJ]

Awesome, thanks folks, that'll get me going for sure,

[iSkoot_dev]

iSkoot for Skype, if you're onto Skype, or need to do international calls.