Blackberry Thread

[KingGeno]

I was messing around with a Storm last night. Heavier than normal. The click function/force feedback is kinda weird. I like the hover aspect of it, allowing you to not click on something. The actual click is kinda weird though. Something to get used to. One concern is that the click feature has a potential to cause problems. It seems spring loaded, so I can see someone bumping it or pushing the screen in too hard and the screen becoming stuck.

Software moved real quick, and the browsing aspect of it was really nice.

Good start, looking forward to what they will do in the future with upgraded models.

8.0 out of 10.0

[NadBatter]

Blackbery storm Sucks... Now Jimmy has to shit on the Blackberry and give the Iphone a reprieve

[Freitag]

Blackbery storm Sucks... Now Jimmy has to shit on the Blackberry and give the Iphone a reprieve

...what are you talking about?

[JPMNICK]

merged the discussion

[Misteriosa]

according to the verizon tech, the system is down across the entire northeast.

why would your system work when your company releases its biggest phone yet?

fuck them... i'll order it online.

[NadBatter]

I promise you its a waste of money , don't get a World edition or Curve instead. Its Interface is So slow, battery life is horrible. Trust me no bullshit, Pass this like AIDS in a syringe.

[Whiskeyportal]

i just got mine and i like it:clap:

[IMSlacker]

I promise you its a waste of money , don't get a World edition or Curve instead. Its Interface is So slow, battery life is horrible. Trust me no bullshit, Pass this like AIDS in a syringe.

calm down. you're not making any sense.

[west milly Tom]

according to the verizon tech, the system is down across the entire northeast.

why would your system work when your company releases its biggest phone yet?

fuck them... i'll order it online.



I'm on right now, system is fine.

[NadBatter]

My Theory is Verizon knew that this phone was ungodly buggy thus not giving a realese date and Holding off ever so long to push this product out. check out PC World and Wired Magazine reviews its horrible. THis phone has lots to be desired and needs tons of work before it can remotely be called a Blackberry. Dumb question did you even go to a store and try it out. Cause if it didn't you will instantly realize that you DONT want this phone.

[Misteriosa]

i waited online for an hour and 2 phones got sold.

there were only 30 phones in the store (that they would admit to) and there was no limit on the # of phones a person could buy. this is my first experience with verizon. i hope this is not a portent of things to come

[west milly Tom]

Or do you mean the company employee system? One time I went to swap a blackberry and I was there an hour and a half cause they're "system was down". What bullshit

[IMSlacker]

My Theory is Verizon knew that this phone was ungodly buggy thus not giving a realese date and Holding off ever so long to push this product out. check out PC World and Wired Magazine reviews its horrible. THis phone has lots to be desired and needs tons of work before it can remotely be called a Blackberry. Dumb question did you even go to a store and try it out. Cause if it didn't you will instantly realize that you DONT want this phone.

Have you gone to a store and tried one out?

[mikeyboy]

i waited online for an hour and 2 phones got sold.

there were only 30 phones in the store (that they would admit to) and there was no limit on the # of phones a person could buy. this is my first experience with verizon. i hope this is not a portent of things to come

Doing stuff in the Verizon store is a huge pain in the ass. Luckily I'm only in there about once ever 2 or 3 years.

[west milly Tom]

Verizon store experiences are always miserable. I've spent countless hours there.

[Misteriosa]

Or do you mean the company employee system? One time I went to swap a blackberry and I was there an hour and a half cause they're "system was down". What bullshit

whatever system they use to make accts etc. i guess the employee system. i wanted to see it and try it out first, but they were not even letting people into the store. its below freezing outside.

[Doctor Manhattan]

Blackbery storm Sucks... Now Jimmy has to shit on the Blackberry and give the Iphone a reprieve

Jimmy wants to shit on the iPhone because he'd had 4-6 of them and them all haven't worked for him (or course he checks his eMail by using Safari to go to www.aol.com and signing in there instead of using the eMail feature of the iPhone, so how can we take that seriously?) He doesn't have any history with the Storm.

[NadBatter]

Have you gone to a store and tried one out?


Yes I have. I went 9:30am to my Coolsprings, TN Verizon store and they were all sold out. I did demo it and it was slow as hell. I do like the Screen tactlie feel but has lots of software updates to come before this is a good phone.

Plus im sure you noticed the annoying hour glass like pause between clicking on any of the buttons. No to mention the Gyro accelmeter, the thing that changes the orientation to landscape also is so and laggy and barely works. Keep in Mind I hate Apple too, so im not being Biased .

[west milly Tom]

Yes I have. I went 9:30am to my Coolsprings, TN Verizon store and they were all sold out. I did demo it and it was slow as hell. I do like the Screen tactlie feel but has lots of software updates to come before this is a good phone.



Fortunately RIM is awesome with software updates for blackberry

[mikeyboy]

Fortunately RIM is awesome with software updates for blackberry

Yeah, I figure by the time I'm eligible for a new phone next year, that phone will be in great shape.

[Whiskeyportal]

whats the pin option in messaging?

[Tenbatsuzen]

Jimmy wants to shit on the iPhone because he'd had 4-6 of them and them all haven't worked for him (or course he checks his eMail by using Safari to go to www.aol.com and signing in there instead of using the eMail feature of the iPhone, so how can we take that seriously?) He doesn't have any history with the Storm.


For a guy who rails against fake outrage, Jimmy has quite an easy time generating it. Hearing him scream and moan about his Iphone just sounds like someone who has too much technology and doesn't know exactly how to use it.

I don't like touch screens. My hands are too big, and I drop my phone enough that an Iphone is too much tech for me to deal with. So I'm biding my time until I get something nice.

[Doctor Manhattan]

Have you gone to a store and tried one out?

Just tried one at the store (which was packed) and not impressed, the thing is slow and awkward but I do think with some software updates that thing could rock! I did not have any issues with the physical design. The screen was big and bright all the issues I could see were software.

[IMSlacker]

Yes I have. I went 9:30am to my Coolsprings, TN Verizon store and they were all sold out. I did demo it and it was slow as hell. I do like the Screen tactlie feel but has lots of software updates to come before this is a good phone.

Plus im sure you noticed the annoying hour glass like pause between clicking on any of the buttons. No to mention the Gyro accelmeter, the thing that changes the orientation to landscape also is so and laggy and barely works. Keep in Mind I hate Apple too, so im not being Biased .

I haven't tried one yet myself, just wondering if you were just ranting based on online reviews, or if you'd tried one. My current contract isn't up until next June, so hopefully, they'll have the kinks worked out by then.

[Whiskeyportal]

I'm playing with mine right now. I had to change some settings around and I'm still tweaking it, but I like it. I think it's great.

[Doctor Manhattan]

I'm playing with mine right now.

ewww

[Whiskeyportal]

Ispy doesn't work.

[donnie_darko]

i wouldn't judge the storm by the display units, unless you verify it has the latest software update. The software that most shipped with wasn't the newest, and lots of phones had to be upgraded.

so youll find stores that still have the pre-release software.

hopefully rim re-writes the software for a touch interface, because right now its a touch interface strapped on the same os that all the other phones works...

and hopefully they give a software setting to bypass the "click typing"


once again i'll have to say that PEOPLE DO NOT READ OR CARE A ABOUT PRODUCT REVIEWS to see how many people still rushed out to get this thing its crazy.

[NadBatter]

For those of you that have one, have you at least called Verizon W and complained and put in trouble tickets, cause the only way this damn thing is gonna get fixed is with YOU PEOPLE (no black pun intended) yelling.

[Whiskeyportal]

For those of you that have one, have you at least called Verizon W and complained and put in trouble tickets, cause the only way this damn thing is gonna get fixed is with YOU PEOPLE (no black pun intended) yelling.



I honestly havn't found anything to complain about. I don't know where your rage comes from,relax,nobody is

Forcing you to go get one

[sr71blackbird]

I think I will get the Bold in light of all this.

[Fallon]

I think I will get the Bold in light of all this.

That's quite a bold statement.
































http://www.simulia.com/all_images/support_images/e1.gif

Booo.

[donnie_darko]

bold is on at&t...
storm verizon
were you planning on an unlocked storm?


http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/11/21/the-real-story-behind-the-verizon-blackberry-storm-os/

interesting tale.

[Dougie]

bold is on at&t...
storm verizon
were you planning on an unlocked storm?


http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/11/21/the-real-story-behind-the-verizon-blackberry-storm-os/

interesting tale.

Unlocked Storm...I can't imagine how much that would be. I saw a unlocked Bold on TigerDirect today for 750.00

[Whiskeyportal]

I hope they start coming out with cool apps like they have for the iphone.

[donnie_darko]

you can pay full price for the storm on a pre-pay plan, and verizon will unlock it in 90 days.

[Whiskeyportal]

Anyone feel like sharing pin numbers? I've never used BlackBerry instant messaging before, and don't know anyone with one besides ronfez.net posters.

[Don Stugots]

4.5 now officially available for Verizon berry users.

http://vzw.smithmicro.com/blackberry/download.aspx?ct=personal


Anyone have a different link? This one just takes me to the vz wireless store page to look at phones.

[instrument]

that link worked fine for me dude, you got javascript or something turned off?

[Don Stugots]

that link worked fine for me dude, you got javascript or something turned off?

i am trying it again.

[Don Stugots]

i am trying it again.

tried it like 5 times before the next screen came up. the "check for updates" link isnt working. GEEEERRR!

[donnie_darko]

it isnt available for all phones, what phone are you trying to update?

[Don Stugots]

it isnt available for all phones, what phone are you trying to update?

curve 8330.

[scottinnj]

Doing stuff in the Verizon store is a huge pain in the ass. Luckily I'm only in there about once ever 2 or 3 years.

QFT. Do everything you can online. Going to the Verizon Wireless store is akin to a dentist's office.

[Whiskeyportal]

Anyone have a different link? This one just takes me to the vz wireless store page to look at phones.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/ndbdmtgmomt/8830uAMEA_PBr4%5B1%5D.5.0_rel138_PL3.4.0.7_A4.5.0. 101.rar

or

http://www.mediafire.com/?gnvehbcgiw3


"So I innitnally upgraded my 8330 to 4.5.0.66 - The USCC Version and loved it; HTML e-mail is really sweet and the Media Player is improved, plus a few other small things.

One problem that I had was getting more and more annoying was when I had a .mp3 or .m4a playing and a audio notification went off (like when I receaved an e-mail or whatever) the music would no longer resume after the notification was done playing, like it did with 4.3. Another problem that was getting annoying was whenever I answered a call it would go to the speaker phone for ~ 1 second then go to the headset.

Because of those bugs, and as a test, I downloaded and installed 4.5.0.77 from BlackBerry (just had to delete the vender.xml file under C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader)

Download site:
https://www.blackberry.com/Download...BF9F749ACF958EC

I can tell you that the music now starts again after an audio notification and it appears as though the speaker phone no longer activates, if it does it's noticeably shorter. Also it seems as though when I Explorer files I am able to delete files (ie bad pics or what have you) when sometimes I was unable to in .66.

So, in short, if you are going to upgrade to 4.5, IMO it's worth going to 4.5.0.77 even though it's not officially for USCC. Should be said that I run a BES and a BIS e-mail account, both work perfectly fine."

got this from the same thread

[NewYorkDragons80]

I'm getting sent to Japan in January for a 2 year tour. Anyone know if the storm works in Japan? How about other blackberries? I'd call verizon, but I know they won't give me the straight dope.

[Whiskeyportal]

i'm pretty sure you just need to swap out the sim card for one that works in japan. howardforums.com has info on everything

[Don Stugots]

http://www.mediafire.com/file/ndbdmtgmomt/8830uAMEA_PBr4%5B1%5D.5.0_rel138_PL3.4.0.7_A4.5.0. 101.rar

or

http://www.mediafire.com/?gnvehbcgiw3


"So I innitnally upgraded my 8330 to 4.5.0.66 - The USCC Version and loved it; HTML e-mail is really sweet and the Media Player is improved, plus a few other small things.

One problem that I had was getting more and more annoying was when I had a .mp3 or .m4a playing and a audio notification went off (like when I receaved an e-mail or whatever) the music would no longer resume after the notification was done playing, like it did with 4.3. Another problem that was getting annoying was whenever I answered a call it would go to the speaker phone for ~ 1 second then go to the headset.

Because of those bugs, and as a test, I downloaded and installed 4.5.0.77 from BlackBerry (just had to delete the vender.xml file under C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader)

Download site:
https://www.blackberry.com/Download...BF9F749ACF958EC

I can tell you that the music now starts again after an audio notification and it appears as though the speaker phone no longer activates, if it does it's noticeably shorter. Also it seems as though when I Explorer files I am able to delete files (ie bad pics or what have you) when sometimes I was unable to in .66.

So, in short, if you are going to upgrade to 4.5, IMO it's worth going to 4.5.0.77 even though it's not officially for USCC. Should be said that I run a BES and a BIS e-mail account, both work perfectly fine."

got this from the same thread

cool, i will try that now, thanks.

[Whiskeyportal]

Anyone able to listen to xm on theirs? If so, how?

[Fallon]

Anyone able to listen to xm on theirs? If so, how?

http://www.xmradio.com/mobile/blackberry.xmc

[EliSnow]

I can upgrade in April. Do you think the storm will have the same price after I did two years on my previous blackberry?

[donnie_darko]

at most it may drop 50 bucks to be on par with the iphone without the mail in rebate, but i doubt in that much time its going down any further.

if this were a year ago prior to the 3g iphone launch, the phone would've been closer to 500.

[Whiskeyportal]

http://www.xmradio.com/mobile/blackberry.xmc

:glurps: storm is not supported:wallbash: I need to figure this out before thursday or the inlaws will really stink

[Whiskeyportal]

SoftReset works on the Storm.
OTA Download:
http://www.geekandproud.net/blackbe...t/softreset.jad

[Don Stugots]

I still can't geþ the OS upgrade to work. I guess hottub will have to help when he comes over.

[Hottub]

I can upgrade you in 10 minutes, however I never got an invite.:glurps:

[Don Stugots]

You don't need one.

[Misteriosa]

i have yet to try this thing out in a store. if i do the the storm, it will be online, but im gonna ask a hella lot of questions to the sales rep

[donnie_darko]

new firmware has been sent out for testing (.94), we'll see how it goes.

and stuggots, what on earths going on with your update, are you selecting the right phone model and entering your phone number, or do you not even get that screen?



if you're thinking of getting the storm definitely try it out in stores, but if you've used an iphone don't expect the OS to be as responsive.... as long as you haven't used an iphone you won't notice the sluggishness.

also know there's a new curve coming out soon with a higher resolution screen but still no wifi or 3g support.

[sr71blackbird]

I have yet to find a Verizon store that has this phone so I can se what it looks and functions like. But I have had a pretty good experience with AT&T and think I will pass on the Storm and go with the Bold. I cant understand why AT&T does not have both though. But the reason I left Verizon years ago was because of crummy treatment in their stores and I see that that has not changed. It is almost like you have to take a number to get on the line kind of place. I went to Best Buy and they had a display ready for the Storm, but it was all trashed and they did not have anything at all.

[Contra]

Does this new upgrade include the pearl as well? If so do I get? I'm a dunce with this stuff

[Hottub]

Once again, here is the link (http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com/f7/blackberry_os_4_5_upgrade_support-76342/). The software is there for ALL models.

Backup first.
Read the directions carefully. They are pretty clear.
Don't for get to go into the directory and remove the vendor.xml file.

It's 4:45 now. You should be running 4.5 by 5:15.

Go. Now!!

[Reephdweller]

This is sr71blackbird logged in as Reef. I am over at our parents and found this as a comparison between the Bold and Storm:

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WJAjR2O2NYs&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WJAjR2O2NYs&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

[PapaBear]

Once again, here is the link (http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com/f7/blackberry_os_4_5_upgrade_support-76342/). The software is there for ALL models.

Backup first.
Read the directions carefully. They are pretty clear.
Don't for get to go into the directory and remove the vendor.xml file.

It's 4:45 now. You should be running 4.5 by 5:15.

Go. Now!!
I finally got around to getting this right. I love the new OS! It even improved a feature or two on my Pearl 8100. Originally, the voice recorder would only send voice text messages. With the new OS, I can save voice, and email voice, too. The only problem I had is a strange one. Of all of the contacts in my address book, it somehow deleted the phone number of one of them.

[Whiskeyportal]

This is sr71blackbird logged in as Reef. I am over at our parents and found this as a comparison between the Bold and Storm:



I for one love my storm. I had the Samsung i760 before this, and before that one a Treo 700wx. As soon as you uninstall the vzw navigator it is quite fast. I do wish they offered an extended battery though.

[Don Stugots]

Hottub looked at my phone on saturday night, he said that he couldn't upgrade the OS. I will go to a VZ store this week to see what they tell me.

[PD]

ok, dumb question time.

the Bold has os 4.6 - and includes documents to go.

do any of the curve upgrades include this- or would you need to "buy" the software even if you update to latest firmware?

[Hottub]

I was able to load Docs to go when I upgraded to 4.5. That was Pearl. I have to do some digging for Stugots anyway. I'll let you know.

[instrument]

Don't complain aobut verizon not having the bold, the new curve will be out soon and is very similar. (Minus wifi and 3g)

[KingGeno]

So I may be upgrading to the Storm. I've never had a Blackberry before. I'm reading a lot of stuff online about bugs, slow and/or sluggish parts of the OS, etc.

What's the overall review for this device from all of you?

It's either this or an iPhone. I'm leaning towards the Storm though.

[celery]

ouch!

The Votes Are In: BlackBerry Storm Sucks (http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/12/the-votes-are-i.html)

[Whiskeyportal]

I have the storm, and I like it a lot. I think it's a fantastic phone. As soon as you remove VZNavigator all of the sluggishness you've been hearing about is gone. All the features are great. The card behind the battery trick does work for the clicking screen. It's all a matter of opinion though I guess. I'm happy with my Storm. It has everything I need and works great for me. But that's just opinion.

[JimBeam]

...new curve will be out soon and is very similar...

Any details on this ?

I'm in need of a new phone and I was gonna get the Curve they have out now.

[3Setsof10]

Any details on this ?

I'm in need of a new phone and I was gonna get the Curve they have out now.

I just got it and I'm very happy with it.

Demo'd the Storm and was not impressed at all. Delays on the touch screen, reads the wrong text, just not great. The Curve is as smooth as silk and I'm sure my bosses are thrilled they can get me anytime now that I have one.

[donnie_darko]

http://www.intomobile.com/2008/12/04/blackberry-8900-versus-blackberry-bold-picture-comparison.html


some side by side photos of the bold vs. the new curve.

hopefully it gets to vzw soon...

3setsof10 picked a bad time to upgrade to a curve....

[Don Stugots]

http://www.intomobile.com/2008/12/04/blackberry-8900-versus-blackberry-b old-picture-comparison.html


some side by side photos of the bold vs. the new curve.

hopefully it gets to vzw soon...

try is again double D, the page went to no where.

[sr71blackbird]

I have the Bold and am very pleased with it so far. A big improvement over my Curve.

[KingGeno]

try is again double D, the page went to no where.

There was a space between the b and the o in Bold.

Fixed: http://www.intomobile.com/2008/12/04/blackberry-8900-versus-blackberry-bold-picture-comparison.html

[3Setsof10]

http://www.intomobile.com/2008/12/04/blackberry-8900-versus-blackberry-bold-picture-comparison.html


some side by side photos of the bold vs. the new curve.

hopefully it gets to vzw soon...

3setsof10 picked a bad time to upgrade to a curve....

Actually, no, as the Bold isn't on VZW right now and that's my provider. All I use the Blackberry for is for mobile e-mail, and it's delivered in spades. Size isn't a big issue for me when it comes to Blackberrys, which seems to be the biggest point of that article.

[donnie_darko]

yes, but the new curve should be released on VZW shortly...which i thought was obviously the point i was making.

i'd hate using my upgrade and having the phone i purchase be replaced by a new model a few weeks later.

[3Setsof10]

yes, but the new curve should be released on VZW shortly...which i thought was obviously the point i was making.

i'd hate using my upgrade and having the phone i purchase be replaced by a new model a few weeks later.

It's really not going to keep me up nights, considering I paid $100.00 for it with rebates, sales, and work discounts- not to mention I'll be reimbursed for it later on. Can't exactly tell work, "Hey thanks for the free Blackberry but can I wait to get it a few weeks? There's a better version coming out I think maybe. You guys can wait for me to have access that long, right?"

Unless the new Curve's going to have the ability to blow me or pay my bills I don't really care.

[hunnerbun]

OK, I need help. I have a Pearl and I have tried just about everything to be able to sync my windows calendar with my BB but it will not sync. It seems Mr. Gates in his infinite wisdom decided that Outlook/Outlook Express needed to be changed to Windows Mail in Vista, and the calendar from that will not sync. I can sync the address book but that is all. Can any of you tech savvy geniuses help me. It would make my life soooo much easier, since that is the biggest reason I bought the damn thing and now I am constantly trying to remember when I have stuff booked, Ggggrrrrrrrrrrrr.

I forgot to add that I have done the upgrade to 4.5.

[jimcfan]

Don't ever get a smartphone or any Windoze mobile phone. I have destroyed a couple out of anger, I have insurance so it's cool. The things are seriously the embodiment of the anti-christ. I might try a blackberry next..

[Doctor Manhattan]

Don't ever get a smartphone...I might try a blackberry next..

Isn't a Blackberry a smartphone?

[jimcfan]

Isn't a Blackberry a smartphone?

No a smartphone is a clamshell type phone with a limited version of Windows Mobile. Blackberry uses their proprietary software.

[KnoxHarrington]

No a smartphone is a clamshell type phone with a limited version of Windows Mobile. Blackberry uses their proprietary software.

I've heard the term "smartphone" used many times for Blackberries, iPhones, the new Google phones, or any phone capable of advanced functionality like Internet access, email, and the ability to run applications.

[Doctor Manhattan]

No a smartphone is a clamshell type phone with a limited version of Windows Mobile. Blackberry uses their proprietary software.

Nope. While there is some debate over what exactly a "Smartphone" is, it is definitely not limited to flip phones or Windows Mobile devices. I am pretty sure any Blackberry would be considered a Smartphone (except those very early ones that did not actually have phones on them) http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid40_gci330613,00.html

[jimcfan]

I've heard the term "smartphone" used many times for Blackberries, iPhones, the new Google phones, or any phone capable of advanced functionality like Internet access, email, and the ability to run applications.

Sorry, wrong. I have a Smartphone. The others are PDA's

[Hottub]

A mobile phone that provides additional information accessing features. Any mobile phone that combines voice services with e-mail, text, pictures and/or video, Internet access, etc is called a smart phone.
You can certainly have a PDA that does not even connect to a network. iTouch, WinCe machine...

[jimcfan]

In the broadest terms yes, but that is not the correct terminology. I know I am wasting my time here noone will ever agree with me, even what I am right.

[PapaBear]

No a smartphone is a clamshell type phone with a limited version of Windows Mobile. Blackberry uses their proprietary software.
From AT&T... (http://www.wireless.att.com/businesscenter/phones-devices/smartphone.jsp)

Smartphones are the ideal productivity solution for both voice and data for your mobile workforce. They'll be able to stay in touch with the people and information that matter most. Access email, instant message, access the Internet, run business applications and more.


Communicate your way: Call, email, instant message, or text message, all with one device.
Use it abroad, too: Support for international frequencies lets you use your phone even when traveling overseas.
Email and messaging:



Not one word about clam shells or being limited to Windows. Blackberry is included in the details.





Oh.... Wait. You won't see this!:bye:

[Doctor Manhattan]

Sorry, wrong. I have a Smartphone. The others are PDA's

PDA? who the fuck still has a PDA? Might as well still be using an 8Track.

And you know he's still here...

[PD]

From AT&T... (http://www.wireless.att.com/businesscenter/phones-devices/smartphone.jsp)

Not one word about clam shells or being limited to Windows. Blackberry is included in the details.

Oh.... Wait. You won't see this!:bye:

you really can't go by what AT&T says; for billing purposes they will tell you that anyphone with a qwerty keyboard is a PDA - so they can make you buy their PDA plan at $30 instead of $15 medianet.

oh and Doc Manhattan, I still have a PDA (a palm T/X)
which is why I REALLY need to upgrade my phone.

[instrument]

Hah you have a palm! That's so cute!

Like those guys you see walking holding a cd player,

[instrument]

The storms return rate is at over 50%......
scary.

[KnoxHarrington]

The storms return rate is at over 50%......
scary.

Any word on what's causing this return rate? My suspicion is that it's the on-screen keyboard (which I actually tried, and it is not a substitute for the real keyboard on other Blackberries and not much better than the iPhone's), or maybe the lack of wi-fi, which is just a disgusting money grab on Verizon's part.

[instrument]

most people its a mix between the screen being a big ass button and the constantly lagging OS.

People were initially asked to wait for updated software, the lagging has gotten a lot better....but the phone shipped with awful firmware.... hard to get over a bad first impression.

[TonyStark]

Well, I've decided to get a BB Storm, and the 0 hour is January 20. I've heard it's got some problems, but with subsequent firmware updates, I think it'll be ok.

[EliSnow]

Verizon told me I'll get 50% of the Blackberry Storm in April when I can upgrade my phone. Hopefully, they'll have everything worked out by then.

[mikeyboy]

Verizon told me I'll get 50% of the Blackberry Storm in April when I can upgrade my phone. Hopefully, they'll have everything worked out by then.

What's the current MSRP on the Storm? My contract is up and I get reimbursed up to $250 for a new Blackberry from work in June.

[EliSnow]

What's the current MSRP on the Storm? My contract is up and I get reimbursed up to $250 for a new Blackberry from work in June.

When I went to the mall on December 27th, it was being priced for about $199.00. They told me I'd get $100 off when my contract is up in April.

[mikeyboy]

When I went to the mall on December 27th, it was being priced for about $199.00. They told me I'd get $100 off when my contract is up in April.

Nice. I hope they work out the bugs by then.

[instrument]

Its not "bugs" imagine if every key on your computer keyboad shared the same button that activates it?

That's basically what the storm has, the "click" screen is all connected to one button.

If you use your phone to communicate via email etc its going to drive you mad.

If you don't you'll probably like it...

[EliSnow]

Its not "bugs" imagine if every key on your computer keyboad shared the same button that activates it?

That's basically what the storm has, the "click" screen is all connected to one button.

If you use your phone to communicate via email etc its going to drive you mad.

If you don't you'll probably like it...

It's a Blackberry, so one of the primary purposes is to use it to communicate via e-mail.

And I can't tell what the problem is based on your description.

[instrument]

The click screen is one big button, when you type all the keys use the same button.

On a computer keyboard, or the bb curve etc, each key has its own button.... The storm has ONE button, the screen is ONE BUTTON.... Not sure how to be any clearer.

Hopefully eventually the phone won't necessitate the "click" to register a keystroke.

[EliSnow]

The click screen is one big button, when you type all the keys use the same button.

On a computer keyboard, or the bb curve etc, each key has its own button.... The storm has ONE button, the screen is ONE BUTTON.... Not sure how to be any clearer.

Hopefully eventually the phone won't necessitate the "click" to register a keystroke.

so what you're saying is that you can't type on it? I've read several reviews and I never read that.

[JustJon]

I played with the storm in the store. The screen is a touch screen, so it knows where your finger is when you push down on the screen to click it. That's how the keyboard works.

[Don Stugots]

so its not a smart phone?

[donnie_darko]

i'm saying that each key doesn't have its own contact point....they all activate the same single button underneath the screen.

you highlight on screen, you press the screen down to type.

unlike a curve or a keyboard, each key doesn't have its own button beneath it that registers the click, you type by highlighting then pressing down on the screen which activates the highlighted selection on the screen..

the entire screen rests on one button.....i dont know how else to say it.

and if from that you somehow get you can't "type" on it....then i give up.

[Doctor Manhattan]

so its not a smart phone?

Not unless you can fold it.:tongue:

[EliSnow]

i'm saying that each key doesn't have its own contact point....they all activate the same single button underneath the screen.

you highlight on screen, you press the screen down to type.

unlike a curve or a keyboard, each key doesn't have its own button beneath it that registers the click, you type by highlighting then pressing down on the screen which activates the highlighted selection on the screen..

the entire screen rests on one button.....i dont know how else to say it.

and if from that you somehow get you can't "type" on it....then i give up.

I guess my point has been, so what if it's all one button, as long as you can type e-mails using the touch screen which you can. You say that the fact that there is one button causes a problem that will drive us "mad." What's the problem?

Is it any different than typing on the iPhone/iTouch? Cause I have no problem typing on there.

[Goatweed]

my nephew got one for Christmas and already applied the recently released firmware "fix" and he says it's pretty good. The touchscreen does take some getting used to...the commercials make it seem like the iphone but its very different.

I'll stick with my curve, it's given me hardly any problems and with the new OS update the speed has increased, battery life increased and I can apply way better themes and applications.

[hunnerbun]

OK, I need help. I have a Pearl and I have tried just about everything to be able to sync my windows calendar with my BB but it will not sync. It seems Mr. Gates in his infinite wisdom decided that Outlook/Outlook Express needed to be changed to Windows Mail in Vista, and the calendar from that will not sync. I can sync the address book but that is all. Can any of you tech savvy geniuses help me. It would make my life soooo much easier, since that is the biggest reason I bought the damn thing and now I am constantly trying to remember when I have stuff booked, Ggggrrrrrrrrrrrr.

I forgot to add that I have done the upgrade to 4.5.

Well I spent many many hours last night looking for a fix to this issue and it seems there simply isn't one, well other then syncing my Windows calendar with Google calendar and then using Google sync to sync with my BB. I tried downloading the google sync to my BB and was unable to get it to load.
Looks like I am jusy going to have to suck it up and buy Outlook, this is pissing me off. You would think RIM would come up with something.
Anyway, I just found out my cousin's husband is working for RIM so I fired off an e mail to her. Hopefully he will have a solution for me.

[drjoek]

Anyone know if they can replace the screen on the blackberry if it gets a little scratched up? Or is it not worth it and I shoulddeal with it and wait out the contract another 15 months

[instrument]

Drjoek,what type of BB? I've heard that you can get a new outter shell for 45 bucks.

Unlike the iphone the BB curve/perl/ etc all have plastic screens (even the bold) kinda sucks.. The good thing is that the plastic is just a cover and the actual screen is below.

You can get a pack of 10 screen protectors from a store like wal mart which will save you some frustrations.

[instrument]

And to eli, unlike the iphone which doesn't require you to physically push down on the screen to activate a button to type, the storm requires you to select the letter by touching the screen.

At this point on the iphone you wouldve typed the letter, on the storm this highlights the letter, you then push down on the screen thus typing the letter.

I'm sure this will still make no sense to you, but donnie apparently gave up.

[NickyL0885]

I finally got a BlackBerry last week. Got the Curve. Any updates I should know about? I was reading up and someone said they updated the OS. How did you do that?

[drjoek]

Drjoek,what type of BB? I've heard that you can get a new outter shell for 45 bucks.

Unlike the iphone the BB curve/perl/ etc all have plastic screens (even the bold) kinda sucks.. The good thing is that the plastic is just a cover and the actual screen is below.

You can get a pack of 10 screen protectors from a store like wal mart which will save you some frustrations.



I've got a Curve. I'll go get the new shell AND those protectors Thanks.

[TonyStark]

Picked up a Storm yesterday, so far I love it. I love having email and typing on it isn't nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. It was $200 but I like the phone a lot it's flash as hell and there are so few in the wild that it's a deal.

[EliSnow]

And to eli, unlike the iphone which doesn't require you to physically push down on the screen to activate a button to type, the storm requires you to select the letter by touching the screen.

At this point on the iphone you wouldve typed the letter, on the storm this highlights the letter, you then push down on the screen thus typing the letter.

I'm sure this will still make no sense to you, but donnie apparently gave up.

No it makes sense to me, and these facts weren't clear from teh donnie's description. I'm not necessarily certain why this is a problem yet, but I'll try the storm out at the store and see what it's like.

[instrument]

Palm's pre is looking like the touchscreen that rim shouldve made.

[Goatweed]

Anyone know if they can replace the screen on the blackberry if it gets a little scratched up? Or is it not worth it and I shoulddeal with it and wait out the contract another 15 months

if you can't secure a new bb shell, check out Applesauce polish on zagg.com - it's labeled for ipods but it works on anything. If you have a lot of light (not deep) scratches, this stuff is great for buffing them out/clearing them out. I use it on mine every week.

I'd also recommend an invisibe shield screen protector (same site). I didn't put one on my curve but I use it on my media player and 2 years later, no scratches.

[drjoek]

if you can't secure a new bb shell, check out Applesauce polish on zagg.com - it's labeled for ipods but it works on anything. If you have a lot of light (not deep) scratches, this stuff is great for buffing them out/clearing them out. I use it on mine every week.

I'd also recommend an invisibe shield screen protector (same site). I didn't put one on my curve but I use it on my media player and 2 years later, no scratches.

Thanks i'll give that a try.

[PapaBear]

I need to update a lot of contact info in my Pearl. I haven't messed with the latest version of the BB Desktop Manager. Is there a way to put the info in there with my computer, instead of entering it all with my phone keypad? It sure would make it a hell of a lot easier.

[instrument]

Yeah, just use your email address book.....and sych the data....sharing with us your os and application used for your address book will get a better answer.

[JimBeam]

I wondered about that when I first got my Pearl.

I expected the Desktop Manager to allow you to be able to enter the names via the keyboard.

[instrument]

VZW BB's on sale, buy one get one...

Clearing inventory for new curves/pearl flips? stimulating sales? Or trying to move some storms? Anyway


Go get em!

[JimBeam]

I know it's probably buried in this thread somewhere but is there a good site to go to for free games, tones and themes for the Pearl ?

I went to the BlackBerry site the other day and I grabbed a few things but most other stuff you had to buy.

What about that iPhone theme ?

One site wanted to charge $7.99 for it.

Any hookup to get that free ?

I also saw a cool app for making the emails more like Outlook but they wanted $29.99 for it.

[LZMan1]

just got the storm on saturday.....fucking love it!

[Whiskeyportal]

I know it's probably buried in this thread somewhere but is there a good site to go to for free games, tones and themes for the Pearl ?

I went to the BlackBerry site the other day and I grabbed a few things but most other stuff you had to buy.

What about that iPhone theme ?

One site wanted to charge $7.99 for it.

Any hookup to get that free ?

I also saw a cool app for making the emails more like Outlook but they wanted $29.99 for it.
search http://www.howardforums.com/ you can find anything

[PapaBear]

I don't know if this has already been posted, but if you have Gmail and can't figure out how to get it to stop forwarding your sent mail to your phone, CLICK THIS LINK (http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=14748). It will show you how to fix the problem.

[instrument]

Iphone theme is cute, the storm theme is great though.

I'll post a link when I get home, don't have it on my phone, most themes are given freely to meesageboard members on BB sites.

[sr71blackbird]

Help! I dowloaded an application and seems it saved to my sim card, but I cannot find anyway to search or view the sim card si I can get to the application. I have the Bold. Does anyone know how I can get to where I need to get to? Thanks.

[sr71blackbird]

Help! I dowloaded an application and seems it saved to my sim card, but I cannot find anyway to search or view the sim card si I can get to the application. I have the Bold. Does anyone know how I can get to where I need to get to? Thanks.

The old buparoo...

[hunnerbun]

I don't know if this has already been posted, but if you have Gmail and can't figure out how to get it to stop forwarding your sent mail to your phone, CLICK THIS LINK (http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=14748). It will show you how to fix the problem.

THANK YOU!!!
:clap:

[instrument]

sr, apps dont save to your sim card.

iphone theme here
http://forums.crackberry.com/f16/blackberry-iphone-theme-64386/

lots of other free themes can be found here
http://forum.eveek.com/bb-83xx/

[sr71blackbird]

But what happened is I went to download an application and I got this error message and it said it was sending it to my memory card. wait.. But I cant seem to view whats on my memory card. How do I explore whats on it?

[sr71blackbird]

sr, apps dont save to your sim card.

iphone theme here
http://forums.crackberry.com/f16/blackberry-iphone-theme-64386/

lots of other free themes can be found here
http://forum.eveek.com/bb-83xx/

Cool! Thanks. I signed up to the site.

[instrument]

If you go to your media icon, instead of selecting video/music/voicenotes just hit the menu button again, explore, and it'll let you browse around the phones file system.

[PapaBear]

I don't know if this has already been posted, but if you have Gmail and can't figure out how to get it to stop forwarding your sent mail to your phone, CLICK THIS LINK (http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=14748). It will show you how to fix the problem.

THANK YOU!!!
:clap:
It was my pleasure. I HATED having all of my sent mail forwarded to my phone!

[sr71blackbird]

Instrument, thank you! That was just what I was looking for! I never would have thought that I had that option. These Blackberrys are amazing! I was at a party tonight with some older people and they were trying to remember a song and I took my phone out and within seconds, googled it and found the name and went to youtube and started playing the song. They were blown away!

[instrument]

Cool glad it worked, now get google maps and activate latitude so your friends can know your every move

[sr71blackbird]

Noooo.. Is that any good on the Bold anyway? I have a built in GPS.
Whats the advantage of google maps?

[PapaBear]

Noooo.. Is that any good on the Bold anyway? I have a built in GPS.
Whats the advantage of google maps?
From what I've heard, there's two kinds of Google maps for blackberry. One of them integrates gps and push to talk. You say, for instance, "pizza" and it shows you pizza places near you.

[NickyL0885]

I have the Curve and now, my camera wont zoom in anymore when i take pics. I dont know why. Its annoying. I used to be able to go from 1x to 3x to 5x.

[PapaBear]

I have the Curve and now, my camera wont zoom in anymore when i take pics. I dont know why. Its annoying. I used to be able to go from 1x to 3x to 5x.
I had the same thing happen to my Pearl when I did an o/s upgrade. I upgraded again about two weeks ago, and I got the zoom back.

[instrument]

Its all digital zoom anyway....sooo

[west milly Tom]

Can someone more smarter than me tell me how to upgrade my pearl's OS? I run I think 4.0 and want to go to 4.2 or whatever the current is. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks.

[instrument]

Well with vzw I just go to the website, dl the package, install on the comp, plug in my phone and upgrade.

[west milly Tom]

Well with vzw I just go to the website, dl the package, install on the comp, plug in my phone and upgrade.



I was hoping to do it OTA, but it does not seem possibile according to pinstack.

[LZMan1]

west milly tom. if you install the BB desktop manager on your PC it will automatically check for updates. i think it's version 4.7 now.

even if you could do it OTA it wouldn't make a difference up in the sticks of northern NJ. (i used to live "up the mountain" on upper greenwood lake) there is no reception up there and pretty much all of west milford township! or at least there wasn't when i lived up there.

[instrument]

A 90mb ota update lol, funnystuff!

[Edwin]

I was hoping to do it OTA, but it does not seem possibile according to pinstack.

1. Download desired OS to your PC
2. Install/run OS to PC
3. Delete vendor.xml file. It's located in c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader (only if your not with Orange UK)
4. Connect BB to Desktop Manager and it should prompt the upgrade. If not click app loader and that should initialize it.
5. Do not unplug BB during the process. It will take around 30-60 minutes to complete upgrade.

[made cummsies]

is anyone aware of a blackberry app that will track the bandwidth used (preferably being able to sort by day/week/month)?

I realize it might be irrelevant for many American bb customers given that most US carries offer unlimited packages at reasonable rates but here in Canada we're getting deep dicked by all the telco's

thanks!

[LZMan1]

check the howardforums and pinstack forums. i'm sure you'll find what you're looking for there.

[instrument]

Mc, this info is visible on my providers website, you should check yours or see if there's a shortcode to get yours sent to the phone.

[Don Stugots]

Where/how can I get some cool ringtones?

[Scarlet Spider]

I'm new

[made cummsies]

check the howardforums and pinstack forums. i'm sure you'll find what you're looking for there.
gratzie...I found what I wanted on howardforums

Mc, this info is visible on my providers website, you should check yours or see if there's a shortcode to get yours sent to the phone.
I've asked my provider (bell canada) and have as much as told to fuck off. Their technical dept is for the most part decent to deal with but their customer service is abysmal. What sparked me looking for this software is because I was forced into a new rate plan because I changed from my email from my home ISP to a hosted exchange provider offering BES (incidentally www.exchangemymail.com has been great to work with). Old plan was $45/mo which included 400 anytime local minutes, unlimited evenings/weekends, unlimited calling to 5 numbers in Canada and 500mb of blackberry data for email/surfing/chat/etc. Not as good as some US carriers but still not that bad. NO WHERE in the fine print does it say that it doesn't support BES email, just that its for "personal email". Well, my domain has one user....me! And the only emails received are personal. When I switched over to the BES I find out through Bell's tech support that my plan doesn't support it and need to switch over to something else. WTF???? New plan is $65/mo including 200 anytime minutes, evenings/weekends, unlimited calling to 5 numbers in Canada and here's the kick to the balls...20mb of blackberry that like the old plan can be used for email/surfing/chat but woopteedoo supports BES. Its mind numbing the degree to which I LOATH bell at the moment. I can hardly wait my contract is up. Sorry for the lengthy rant but I'm fucking furious.

Where/how can I get some cool ringtones?
Can you define your interpretation of cool? Might help with suggestions.


I'm new
howdy

[weekapaugjz]

Where/how can I get some cool ringtones?

i found a bunch on www.zedge.com over the summer, so its been awhile, but they had a lot.

[sr71blackbird]

Today I noticed that the back of my Bold was getting hot. I had a full charge. Then the battery indicator showed it was depleted and needed a charge. It never happened to me before. I was not overly using the phone, it always stays charged until I go to bed and recharge it. Has this ever happened to anyone? I just ordered a replacement battery on eBay for $20 just in case.

[LZMan1]

no clue. i just got my Seidio Innocell 1600 Extended Life Battery for Blackberry Storm 9530 today. supposedly these are fucking awesome. i got mine from amazon.com for a little over $40(cheapest i could find it)

[sr71blackbird]

I saw those for the bold, but the battery is thicker and they supply a door for the back, but I don't know. I loke the stock door and thickness,

[LZMan1]

luckily the one i got has the same dimensions as the original.

[sr71blackbird]

I deleted a game I got off that earlier posted website with the free tunes and apps for the Blackberry and it seems to have fixed it. Maybe the application caused the battery drain and overheating. The game I got was a Tetris game. Its gone now and the battery is holing power like before.

[angrymissy]

I have Verizon and want to upgrade to a Blackberry (or other smart phone). Which is the best one to get? The touch looks cool and all, but no keyboard. Does Verizon cripple the BB like all their phones?

[HBox]

I have Verizon and want to upgrade to a Blackberry (or other smart phone). Which is the best one to get? The touch looks cool and all, but no keyboard. Does Verizon cripple the BB like all their phones?

You have to upgrade to one of their smartphone plans. The only thing I've noticed they have blocked is GPS. The phones have them built in but Verizon won't let you use he feature in any app unless you sign up for their navigator service which is another $10 a month.

[sr71blackbird]

Does anyone have the Seidio Innocase and Holster for their phone? I am thinking of getting it...


http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/tony_chew/Seidio%20for%20Bold/24102008320X240.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/tony_chew/Seidio%20for%20Bold/24102008006320X240.jpg


http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/tony_chew/Seidio%20for%20Bold/24102008008320X240.jpg

[Contra]

To Hbox: I have Verizon, and DLed the google maps app with GPS on my pearl with no extra charge. Of course the GPS is not SUPER exact, but its pretty good.

[instrument]

Verizon no longer blocks gps on the storm, it no longer uses triangulation...and supposedly it'll be the same for the curve on the next release.

If you're on vzw and want a BB I'd hold out a few months for the new curve.

[Goatweed]

I was considering upgrading my VZ curve to a storm but I hear there's a lot of firmware upgrading that needs to be done to get it "just right" and I'm not a fan of a virtual keyboard.

I love my 8330 Curve - the data plan is pricey but the speeds make it worthwhile IMO.

[sr71blackbird]

I ended up ordering the clear case and the holster as depicted above. Here is what the clear one looks like:


http://assets1.everythingberry.com/images/product_images/accessories/additional_images/4379/large/1.jpg


The holster has a spring loaded grabber on the top to hold the phone in, and it seemed the most secure to me. The case will protect the phone and also allow it to shine through.

I bought the holster on eBay for $24 and the clear case on Amazon for about the same.
I only saw combo's where they had the colored cases. I debated getting the colored one to save a little money, but I wanted this type.

Watch this video review, it is what sold me.

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[HBox]

Verizon no longer blocks gps on the storm, it no longer uses triangulation...and supposedly it'll be the same for the curve on the next release.

If you're on vzw and want a BB I'd hold out a few months for the new curve.

I just got a Curve 8330. I'm just hoping that a future firmware will free my GPS. Until then I have to rely on triangulation.

[sr71blackbird]

Does anyone with the Bold get a slight speaker popping noise when you roll the trackball in certain applications?

[angrymissy]

What's better, the current Curve, or the 8830?

Is BlackBerry the way to go w/ verizon or are the palm phones better?

I've been trying to decide on this crap for like a week

[Tenbatsuzen]

What's better, the current Curve, or the 8830?

Is BlackBerry the way to go w/ verizon or are the palm phones better?

I've been trying to decide on this crap for like a week

I tweeted you this, but there are major rumblings that the Iphone will be on verizon by the end of the year.

[angrymissy]

I tweeted you this, but there are major rumblings that the Iphone will be on verizon by the end of the year.

If it comes they're not going to offer a significant discount on it anyway, and I'll believe it when I see it, they're been saying that since it came out!

[sr71blackbird]

I just found this site. Pretty slick! LINK (http://www.colorwarepc.com/p-165-blackberry-bold.aspx) You can change the look of you Bold. I think it makes the phone look real nice in a 50's retro kind of way. Check it out.

[sr71blackbird]

Does anyone else have trouble deleting videos off their Bold?

[Edwin]

Does anyone else have trouble deleting videos off their Bold?

Just go into the media player, highlight the one you want to delete and hit the BB button. It will give you the option to delete.

[sr71blackbird]

When I try that, it says it is in use and it wont let me delete it. I cant figure out why it has this problem. Also, is there any kind of software updates I should do on it from time to time?

[EliSnow]

I just picked up the Blackberry Storm. So far, I like it. It's not iPhone, but I need to have Blackberry for work.

For instance, the Facebook app on the Storm stinks compared to the iPhone version. But there are other things I like.

[sr71blackbird]

There are many free themes out there and I even joined a message board called eveek.com (http://www.eveek.com/) and they have tons of free stuff and help and cool shit. Someone on there posted his site that has all kinds of free apps and themes etc. That link is here --- link (bbsoftware.weebly.com/index.html)


I would like to see this thread emulate some of that here if possible.

I bought a theme called EGO for my Bold and I really enjoy it It cost me $7, but was worth it. They have a preview on youtube, type in blackbery bold ego theme.

I also got into the wallpapers and have a feeling people on here could make some cool ones.


Here is an example of their size:


http://www.voguehost.com/ims/u/catbarf/blackberry/city.jpg

[Gvac]

Anybody here have a Blackberry Pearl Flip? (http://www.mobilegazette.com/handsets/blackberry/blackberry-8220/blackberry-8220-combo.jpg)

The only thing I absolutely DESPISE about my current Smartphone (HTC) is that even when the keys are locked, the send and end buttons still work, and they're raised. They get pushed even when the phone is in the holster or my pocket, causing me to redial the last number I called (unbeknownst to me), answer calls I don't want to, or hang up in mid conversation with someone.

It's really a shit eating design if you ask me. The Pearl Flip is the only logical solution I see to the problem, but I don't know if I could get used to the 2-letters-per-button keyboard.

[sr71blackbird]

Greg, since I got the Seidio Innocase holster for my Bold, I no longer have that problem. The buttons face the rear of the case and it goes to sleep when in the case. The spring loaded latch holds the phone in secure and with a rubber grip.


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/Posterizer/Bold/P1020192.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/Posterizer/Bold/P1020191.jpg


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[Hottub]

The 2 button type is easy to get used to. The smart type combined with the ability to learn your words works well for me.

See?

I have had the Pearl for a while now. I am not sure why you would need the flip. Keep the regular Pearl in it's pocket case and it goes to sleep.
Well anyway, I'm glad you are considering a big boy phone. Who is your carrier? Most have a pearl available for 50 bucks or less.
I just cot Sean a Pearl for 45 bucks and 4 dollars shipping. Ebay. Only used a month. The plus, no need to extend my contract.

[hunnerbun]

Anybody here use the Blackberry messenger?
My friend just got a new BB and she is the only other person I know who has one and I was just wondering if anyone here uses it and what you think of it.

yes I am too lazy to look back through 18 pages....

[sr71blackbird]

My friend uses it and swears by it. You'd have to give her your BB's pin code for access. I personally rather text, but thats me.

[hunnerbun]

And where would one find the BB pin code?

[sr71blackbird]

From the BB site:



What is BlackBerry Messenger?
BlackBerry Messenger is an instant messenger program for BlackBerry-to-BlackBerry communication utilizing your PIN code.

What is a PIN, and where do I find mine?
A PIN is an eight digit alpha-numeric sequence that is assigned to every BlackBerry device. You can find your PIN code by going to Options>Status>PIN. You can also find your PIN code by typing "mypin" into an email (no quotes). The BlackBerry will automatically insert your PIN code.

Where do I get BlackBerry Messenger?
BlackBerry Messenger is built into some of the newer devices. If your device does not come preloaded with BlackBerry Messenger, you can download it at http://www.blackberry.com/messenger through Internet Explorer or your BlackBerry Browser. You cannot download it through FireFox Browser.

Do I need a data plan to use BlackBerry Messenger?
Yes, BlackBerry Messenger sends pin messages through the BlackBerry servers. A BlackBerry internet plan is required to use this functionality.

Does BlackBerry Messenger cost money to use?
No, BlackBerry Messenger is free to use. It simply uses data from your data plan. It does not use SMS.

How do I add a contact to BlackBerry Messenger?
To add a contact, first open BlackBerry Messenger. Click the track wheel/track ball to bring up the menu and select add contact. When you click on add contact, you will be brought to your address book to select the contact you want to add. Simply click on the contact and select request. If you do not have the contact in your address book, scroll to the top of the list and highlight 'use once'. When you click the wheel, you will be able to request by PIN or by email. Select the appropriate one based on what information you possess. You will be offered the option to personalize the message sent to the recipient before your request is sent.

Are PIN messages private?
The answer to this question is, it depends. If you are on a BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES), you should assume none of your data is private as it all goes through the BES. If you are on a BIS, conversations are not stored on the device, so they should be relatively private. If you don't know if you are on a BIS or a BES, please see the thread: What is 'BES' & 'BIS'?

None of my friends have a BlackBerry, who can I talk to using BlackBerry Messenger?
Have no fear, CrackBerry.com is here! (Ok, that was cheesy ) If you are interested in chatting with other CrackBerry addicts, check out the http://forums.crackberry.com/f51/whats-your-pin-736/ thread. Entering your PIN into your profile on this site may generate chat conversations and BlackBerry Messenger Buddies. How to Add Your Device Model, Carrier, and PIN Info!

[sr71blackbird]

I guess it saves money to communicate this way, if you had a limited data plan. Mine is unlimited, so I never worry and my bills always the same.

[Fallon]

I just use AIM. Uninstalled the BBM.

[hunnerbun]

Thanks sr71, I always forget about that site.

[scottinnj]

I'm about to upgrade from my Voyager to a BB Curve. My wife has one for work, and I use it more then she does. Even made some posts on this board from it.
The SEIDIO two-piece case she got is awesome. She's had it two months now and not a scratch on it.
I like that BB messenger system.


Also:
Is it possible to edit spreadsheets if I get the right software? And if so, does anyone have recommendations?

[sr71blackbird]

Scott (or anyone else), check out this link ...link... (http://bbsoftware.weebly.com/index.html) there are tons of free apps and stuff you can download to your phone. The guy adds new stuff all the time too.
The web address is:

http://bbsoftware.weebly.com/index.html

I saw they have an entire office suite, including Exel app on this site. Some stuff you can download OTA, while other stuff you need to get through your computer and your manager.

[instrument]

I tweeted you this, but there are major rumblings that the Iphone will be on verizon by the end of the year.

LOL i have friends at verizon who would beg to differ

"So, any Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon subscribers out there who are waiting it out till the iPhone comes to their respective networks? And who's willing to bet that AT&T will get its iPhone exclusive extended yet again, beyond 2010?"

article
http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/patterson/25525

[mikeyboy]

I have an 8830 from two years ago and am ready for an upgrade. Any recommendations? I'm on Verizon.

[EliSnow]

I have an 8830 from two years ago and am ready for an upgrade. Any recommendations? I'm on Verizon.

I had the 8830 too, and upgraded to the Storm, and I'm really liking it.

[instrument]

i say wait a couple months for the new curve....that's what i'm doing.

Unless the full discount means nothing to you...then just upgrade now and then in a couple of months when it rolls out.

[LZMan1]

I have an 8830 from two years ago and am ready for an upgrade. Any recommendations? I'm on Verizon.
my wife has the red 8830 for work and the curve for personal use. she fucking loves the curve and would take that over the 8830 wordphone anyday.

[Goatweed]

I hear the Bold is pretty nice, but I'm not sure VZ is gonna get it. Rumor is the new Curve is pretty sweet. I love my Curve, the Storm is ok but the whole screen is the button and I find that to be annoying.

[EliSnow]

I hear the Bold is pretty nice, but I'm not sure VZ is gonna get it. Rumor is the new Curve is pretty sweet. I love my Curve, the Storm is ok but the whole screen is the button and I find that to be annoying.

I know of others who have complained about that, but I have no problem with it.

[HBox]

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/2009/04/custom_1240148258337_DSC02194.jpg

The best blackberry theme EVAR! (http://forums.crackberry.com/f126/pipboy-3000-v1-5b-g-83xx-curve-182938/)

[Fallon]

I cracked my screen tonight. Was emptying out my messenger bag and something heavy came out and landed right on my blackberry.

Son of a bitch.

[TooLowBrow]

I cracked my screen tonight. Was emptying out my messenger bag and something heavy came out and landed right on my blackberry.

Son of a bitch.

next time wear pants when you're emptying your messenger bag.

big, heavy thing flopping around...
:ohmy:

[Fallon]

Well since I didn't have a protection plan on my Blackberry; Sprint wouldn't cover the damages and even if I had it would have cost at least $50 to fix, plus the $4 a month they want for insurance. Like I don't pay enough for their fucking service.

Screw that noise, I went to Amazon and bought a new front case and tools for $27.31 and did this:

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/iiIl19G74C0&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iiIl19G74C0&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

Here's the old front plate I broke even more afterward.
http://i42.tinypic.com/spggi9.jpg

Suck a dick Sprint!!

[Doctor Manhattan]

How does the new front look compared to the old (before breaking)?

[Fallon]

How does the new front look compared to the old (before breaking)?

It's a brand new front. Looks like I got a new phone.

[drjoek]

Does anyone know if the rollerball is a replaceable part? Can I go into verizon and buy a new one for a bb curve?

[LZMan1]

Does anyone know if the rollerball is a replaceable part? Can I go into verizon and buy a new one for a bb curve?
it is.
no.

you can get the replacement rollerball online from several different vendors. do a google search. you'll find it.

[drjoek]

it is.
no.

you can get the replacement rollerball online from several different vendors. do a google search. you'll find it.



Thanks!
I will right now

[PD]

for those that have a curve, this seems like a decent deal from newegg
Newegg mother's day promotion (http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/May-0-2009/Mother07/index-landing.html?nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL050709&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL050709-_-email-_-E0C-_-Cellphone&cm_lm=frostyli@optonline.net&spt=0#Family)

BlackBerry 32073LRP 8300 Curve Chrome Desktop Charging Pod - OEM (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875999338&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL050709&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL050709-_-CellPhoneAccessories-_-L4C-_-75999338)
with code from that first link- EMCLSLV35, its 7.99 shipped.

[CountryBob]

It is now 3 months since I upgraded to the Curve 8300 and I am on my 3rd phone. 1st had a browser issue that required replacement, the 2nd started putting me in a voice dialing loop that would start when a call would come in and i couldnt stop it - without removing the battery. So now I am on the 3rd phone (2 weeks) and no problems but after the recent past, i am just waiting for the next major problem to happen. Definately, not happy with the Blackberry.

[Goatweed]

for those that have a curve, this seems like a decent deal from newegg
Newegg mother's day promotion (http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/May-0-2009/Mother07/index-landing.html?nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL050709&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL050709-_-email-_-E0C-_-Cellphone&cm_lm=frostyli@optonline.net&spt=0#Family)

BlackBerry 32073LRP 8300 Curve Chrome Desktop Charging Pod - OEM (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875999338&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL050709&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL050709-_-CellPhoneAccessories-_-L4C-_-75999338)
with code from that first link- EMCLSLV35, its 7.99 shipped.I grabbed one of these, thanks for the deal!

[PapaBear]

I'm having an MMS problem that MIGHT have started after a recent update search using the Desktop Manager. Anytime someone sends me a photo using text I get "Could not retrieve message content. Try again later." I can get pics through email, but not text.

I found THIS (http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8300-series-discussion-curve/116840-problems-receiving-mms-pictures.html) forum online that suggests sending myself a pic to get it kicked back into working, but when I try to send a pic to myself (or anyone else) I get the big red X that indicates my text didn't go through. Any ideas?

[instrument]

Does anyone know if the rollerball is a replaceable part? Can I go into verizon and buy a new one for a bb curve?

lzman lied to you, these are available at vzw stores for free.

[weekapaugjz]

I'm having an MMS problem that MIGHT have started after a recent update search using the Desktop Manager. Anytime someone sends me a photo using text I get "Could not retrieve message content. Try again later." I can get pics through email, but not text.

I found THIS (http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8300-series-discussion-curve/116840-problems-receiving-mms-pictures.html) forum online that suggests sending myself a pic to get it kicked back into working, but when I try to send a pic to myself (or anyone else) I get the big red X that indicates my text didn't go through. Any ideas?

yeah, MMS hasn't been working for me either. all other data works though. my best friend works for at&t and tried monkeying around with it when i was at his house last night. he said it was a problem on the back end with the service. i'm taking it in to him at the store on tuesday to try to figure it out. if i find anything out, i'll let you know.

[PapaBear]

yeah, MMS hasn't been working for me either. all other data works though. my best friend works for at&t and tried monkeying around with it when i was at his house last night. he said it was a problem on the back end with the service. i'm taking it in to him at the store on tuesday to try to figure it out. if i find anything out, i'll let you know.
Please do. It's an annoying problem. Mine is AT&T also.

[weekapaugjz]

Please do. It's an annoying problem. Mine is AT&T also.

when did you notice it wasn't working? i don't send that many pics and i noticed mine wasn't working since about last monday.

[PapaBear]

when did you notice it wasn't working? i don't send that many pics and i noticed mine wasn't working since about last monday.
I think the problem started yesterday.

[PapaBear]

My problem is solved. I did two things that I found online about this. I'm not sure which one actually fixed it, so play around with it.

As stated before, I tried the method of trying to send myself an MMS. That didn't work. In one forum, I saw that you should pull the battery for a few minutes and put it back. Before I did that, I also saw a post from someone that said that they didn't know if the "sending yourself an MMS" method meant that you actually had to send one with an actual file, or just a blank MMS.

I pulled the battery, put it back after a few minutes, then sent myself a blank MMS. All is good, now.

[sr71blackbird]

I have toi do a battery pull every few days on mu Bold to fix issues. I am shocked how many people do not know about this, as it is a common reboot method. My sister was having a similar problem on her cell,and hers is a motorola phone and I pulled the battery on that and it ficxed her issue too. When I had my Nokia, I did the same thing too and it always helps. So: battery pull = cell reboot.

[JimBeam]

I sent a friend of mine some BlackBerry messages the other day and when I bitched him out for not responding he showed me the history and of the 4 I sent him he only got the last one.

I've heard of emails and texts getting " lost " but I didn't think it could happen with messages.

[weekapaugjz]

My problem is solved. I did two things that I found online about this. I'm not sure which one actually fixed it, so play around with it.

As stated before, I tried the method of trying to send myself an MMS. That didn't work. In one forum, I saw that you should pull the battery for a few minutes and put it back. Before I did that, I also saw a post from someone that said that they didn't know if the "sending yourself an MMS" method meant that you actually had to send one with an actual file, or just a blank MMS.

I pulled the battery, put it back after a few minutes, then sent myself a blank MMS. All is good, now.

Tried all that and it didn't work. Guess I have to take it into the store.

Sr71, I usually pull the battery and sim card every couple days to reset my phone. Usually fixes the problem, but not this time.

[drjoek]

lzman lied to you, these are available at vzw stores for free.

I just got a couple in the mail for 3 bucks each plus shipping
money well spent

[spoon]

Just went to the verizon store on Saturday and the kid told me the second generation touch is due in a few weeks so I thought I should post it here. According to him, they made some key fixes to software apps and other tweaks so it can compete better vs the iphone on the fun app front.

Anyone else have news on this?

[sr71blackbird]

Why would u post this in the Blackberry thread when there is an iPod thread? But its okay with me because I just got an iPod touch and really like it. So, I am walking around with a Blackberry Bold in a belt clip and have an iPod touch in another pocket! I have been waiting for the iPod update you are referring to. Hope it comes soon.

[underdog]

Why would u post this in the Blackberry thread when there is an iPod thread? But its okay with me because I just got an iPod touch and really like it. So, I am walking around with a Blackberry Bold in a belt clip and have an iPod touch in another pocket! I have been waiting for the iPod update you are referring to. Hope it comes soon.

I think he's talking about the Storm.

And yeah, the new version is coming out soon. There's been a bunch of leaked pictures of it.

[instrument]

vzw's blackberry bold called the tour should be out pretty soon...so if you're holding out for an upgrade and like the bold...well..

[ANC]

My Pearl turns it's radio off on its own. I have a replacement coming tomorrow. Me and the wife are on babywatch and I can't afford to have my phone not work.

[spoon]

Why would u post this in the Blackberry thread when there is an iPod thread? But its okay with me because I just got an iPod touch and really like it. So, I am walking around with a Blackberry Bold in a belt clip and have an iPod touch in another pocket! I have been waiting for the iPod update you are referring to. Hope it comes soon.

I think he's talking about the Storm.

And yeah, the new version is coming out soon. There's been a bunch of leaked pictures of it.

For once Udog is right. Come on Sr, what Verizon store sells iphones?

Any pics of it Udog!?? Post'em up baby!

[instrument]

I got actual pics of the vzw branded bold....

[Goatweed]

http://estore.vzwshop.com/bbtour/

http://estore.vzwshop.com/bbtour/imgs/BBTour_bkg_v2.jpg

[Goatweed]

I think I'm gonna upgrade my Curve to either the Tour or the Storm 2. I've been reading a lot of good about the Storm 2 but if I do either phone, it needs to be able to run my apps.

[EliSnow]

For once Udog is right. Come on Sr, what Verizon store sells iphones?

Any pics of it Udog!?? Post'em up baby!

I googled Storm 2, and the images which represent that they are portraying the Storm 2 don't show any major differences with the first Storm.

[weekapaugjz]

Picked up a new blackberry today. The new curve 8900 for att. My friend who works there was able to get it for me 100 bucks telling his manager I was going to switch to verizon. And after the blackberry buyback thing I should be spending about 30 bucks for it. I'm really liking it so far.

[spoon]

I googled Storm 2, and the images which represent that they are portraying the Storm 2 don't show any major differences with the first Storm.

Same here. I know someone out there has a pic unless it's all software/internal hardware upgrades and fixes.

[PapaBear]

I mentioned this in the Random Questions thread. Last night, I noticed the time on my Pearl was 6 minutes slow. I took the battery out for a minute and put it back. Then it was 8 minutes slow. AT&T told me today to take the battery AND the sim card out for a minute. I did, and now it's TEN minutes slow! Help!

[HBox]

I mentioned this in the Random Questions thread. Last night, I noticed the time on my Pearl was 6 minutes slow. I took the battery out for a minute and put it back. Then it was 8 minutes slow. AT&T told me today to take the battery AND the sim card out for a minute. I did, and now it's TEN minutes slow! Help!

You are slowly moving backwards in time. Clearly it is not your cell phone malfunctioning but your time machine.

[PapaBear]

You are slowly moving backwards in time. Clearly it is not your cell phone malfunctioning but your time machine.
Hmm... I take it out for one minute, and it goes back two. I think I may just take that battery out for about 10 years.

[sr71blackbird]

Have you tried taking the battery out and connecting the power cable?

[PapaBear]

Have you tried taking the battery out and connecting the power cable?
I actually tried the battery and sim card thing again, but left them out for ten minutes. Fixed the problem.

[deliciousV]

Sirius/XM released the app for iPhone that lets users who have online service listen for free (I know you know, just bitching), The blackberry version costs $7.95 a month no matter what you already pay for and it won't work on my storm! FUCKERS!

[deliciousV]

I wrote the company that made the BB app for XM, I ask them about the Storm, this was their reply.

Email Customer: Dear customer,

Unfortunately at this time the XM Radio Mobile application is currently not
available on the Storm.

Although I cannot provide you with an estimated launch date, I will add
you to the notification list if it does become available on your model.

Thank you,
Support at XM Radio Mobile

fuckers

[PapaBear]

Still love my Pearl, but it's budget cutting time. Gotta put it up on Ebay. I reached another upgrade point with AT&T and I'm getting a Samsung Eternity. MediaNet should save me about $30 a month over the Blackberry service. It was a good run Pearly.:bye:

[sr71blackbird]

Has anyone seen the Nokia version of the Blackberry? Anyone try it or know if it has any advantages? I heard it has a metal body.

[TooLowBrow]

Has anyone seen the Nokia version of the Blackberry? Anyone try it or know if it has any advantages? I heard it has a metal body.

i dont know about that but i love nokias in general. i always try to get a nokia phone

[JimBeam]

I'm no longer getting my emails that go to my email address on my phone and occasionally I get an email from BlackBerry telling me there's a problem w/ the address and to check w/ the provider.

The thing is I'm getting the emails in my Outlook Express at home so there can't be a problem with the address itself.

I went to the BlackBerry site and it seems like there's nobody to talk to unless you're a paying member of some support program.

Should I contact my phone provider ( AT&T ) ?

Keep in mind I'm not having any problems w/ texts or BlackBerry messaging.

it's confined to emails and Facebook notifications ( which I'd guess are toed to the email issue ).

Any ideas ?

[Foster]

I'm no longer getting my emails that go to my email address on my phone and occasionally I get an email from BlackBerry telling me there's a problem w/ the address and to check w/ the provider.

The thing is I'm getting the emails in my Outlook Express at home so there can't be a problem with the address itself.

I went to the BlackBerry site and it seems like there's nobody to talk to unless you're a paying member of some support program.

Should I contact my phone provider ( AT&T ) ?

Keep in mind I'm not having any problems w/ texts or BlackBerry messaging.

it's confined to emails and Facebook notifications ( which I'd guess are toed to the email issue ).

Any ideas ?

I had the same problem last week, try doing the following:

select "E-mail Settings" and login

delete the email account which is having problems and exit back to the "Home Scene"

then select "Options>Advanced Options>Service Book"

delete the "CICAL" and "CMIME" files for the troubled email account (Facebook also if its giving you trouble)

power off the blackberry and remove the battery (for about 30 seconds)

install the battery and power on the device

once the blackberry finishes booting up return to "Email Setup" and login again

select "Add My Existing Email Account" and follow the steps to setup your e-mail account.

in about 30 minutes you should be receiving emails and Facebook notifications.

Good Luck

[Reynolds]

I used to have a Samsung Rant, it sucked ass.

Second week with the Blackberry, and it's great, only problem is I have so many different accounts linked to it (email, twitter, aim, myspace, facebook) that my message light is constantly blinking, even when I think I have everything read.

It's with Sprint, Blackberry Curve 8330