My tradition started with shortcuts.  That is what I am famous for.  Here we have the ultimate shortcut machine. 

Quicklaunch from Nikkisoft

QuickLaunch allows you to setup an unlimited number shortcuts to various functions such as Websites, Email, SMS and PIN addresses, Phone numbers, 3rd Party Apps, Videos, Images, Audio files, Screen Capture, Device Info, Weather, Bluetooth and WiFi Toggle, Camera and much more! In addition to these you can also launch Blackberry Options, Calculator, Calendar, Tasks and even the App Switcher.  Configure a convenience key to activate QuickLaunch and when pushed a menu will pop up showing a scrollable list of your configured actions.  Quickluanch can be shown on virtually any screen so you can perform any action without backing up and navigating through your homescreen and folders saving you time

The QuickLaunch popup menu can be set to appear on the Right or Left side and can be shown on virtually any screen so you can perform any action without backing up and navigating through your homescreen and folders saving you time.

QuickLaunch will also improve the performance of your Blackberry by allowing you run the Memory Optimizer, Delete your call logs with one click, clear your Event Log and also perform a Device Reset (reboot). By using QuickLaunch you will be also be able to remove other apps that perform functions that are already built into QuickLaunch thus increasing the free memory on your device.

QuickLaunch does not run in the background taking up resources. QuickLaunch runs only when it’s opened allowing you to choose your previously configured shortcut, function or 3rd Party Application. Make your selection by highlighting the menu item you want and if your device has keyboard you just the desired key and your off!

Many themes including the one I use now have a dedicated launcher for Quicklauch.   Also notice how it displays the weather too in the screenshots below. 




By the way, Nikki of Nikkisoft is a Bengal Cat.  Do you think she and Stinson would be buddies?



Screenshots of the app. 





QuickLaunch Features

* Website Launcher

Launch your favorite websites

* Speed Dialer

Configure your frequently called numbers

* Email, SMS and Pin address shortcuts

* 3rd Party and Blackberry Apps Launcher

Launch your favorite apps from QuickLaunch

* Orientation / Tilt Lock

Prevent your screen from switching orientation when you tilt the phone (Storm only)

* Screen Capture

Capture the screen in a high quality image with an option to email it immediately

* Send Emails to Contact Groups

* Bluetooth Toggle

* WiFi On/Off Toggle

Turn your bluetooth radio on or off

* GPS Config

Shortcut to the GPS Config screen to turn on or off the GPS

* Display Current Temperature

You can display your local temperature (or just about any other city in the world) and Hi/Lo forecast information in the title bar.

* Device Information

PIN, OS Version, Battery Status, Memory, Media card info etc

* Stay Lit

Keep your back light on for as long as you need

* Memory Cleaner

* App Switcher

* Sound Profiles

* Launch documents such as .doc, .xls, .pdf, .ppt etc. (requires 3rd party reader)

* Browser

* Contact List

* Camera and Video Camera

* Images, Videos, Music

* Integrated Google, Wikipedia and Dictionary.com search

* Delete your Call Logs

* BlackBerry Options, Calendar, Calculator, Clock, Tasks, Maps, Lock Device, Power Off etc

* Device Reset

* Bluetooth Configuration

* Event Log

* Radio Toggle

Turn your Mobile Connection on / off

* Homescreen shortcut

Jump to the homescreen with one click

* Voice Notes and Voice Dialing

* Ability to change Menu Text Color

* Backup and Restore QuickLaunch configuration to SDCard or device memory for quick easy restoration

* Launch Media Explorer

* Create Custom Submenus

Organize your list in categories. You can even have submenus within submenus.

* New Appointment, Compose Email, Compose PIN, Compose SMS, New Contact, and New Task.

* Yahoo Weather

* 3 Font sizes

Small, medium and large

* System Menu Integration

This option will allow you to add QL to the BlackBerry system menu and will show ‘QuickLaunch’ in every menu on your device.

* and more!