Blackberry Thread

[mikeyboy]

Here's a thread for discussion of Blackberries, because there are a number of people here who use them.

I found a few of things of interest to Blackberry users:

This site (http://videos4blackberry.info/joomla/) regularly provides free downloads of current TV shows, music videos and some movies in a format optimized for the Blackberry media player. The files are small enough that you can fir a bunch of them on a micro SD card. I guess the site updates regularly, and the downloads of a show's episode is often available the day after it airs. A review of the site is here. (http://www.bbgeeks.com/blackberry-reviews/geek-review-videos4blackberryinfo-88100/)

Also, I found a site that catalogs 170+ free games for the Blackberry. (http://www.bbgeeks.com/blackberry-games/170-free-games-for-your-blackberry-88159/)

Does anybody have any recommendations for good games to download, free or otherwise?

[zathrus]

games, i'm still trying to figure out why i get a copy of the emails that i send out sent back to me, letting me know that they were sent. any ideas on how to stop that and stop the spam from being forwarded to my blackberry.

[hunnerbun]

I am having the same problem zathrus, but only when I email from my computer. For some reason a copy of what ever I send from the computer gets sent to my blackberry.

[sr71blackbird]

I usually get Blackberry games and stuff from bplay.com (http://www.bplay.com/)

I have Tetris that I got from the AT&T site and I got the Klondike version of Solitare (http://www.bplay.com/item/Klondike) from there and play it every day and love it.
I'll check out those links you posted. I dont know why, but I am always scared of free stuff because I think it's too good to be true. I know its nutty.

[hammersavage]

I was considering starting this thread cuz i just got my Curve on Monday. I love it but need to be helped in some regards. I'll keep checking back here. Thanks Mikey.

[SouthSideJohnny]

I just updated from an older model to the curve this week. The best site IMO is www.blackberryforums.com.

One warning, the users get real pissy if you don't search your question before posting. So far, I've been able to find the answer to every question without needing to post a new thread.

[SouthSideJohnny]

games, i'm still trying to figure out why i get a copy of the emails that i send out sent back to me, letting me know that they were sent. any ideas on how to stop that and stop the spam from being forwarded to my blackberry.

I usually don't get any spam sent directly to my BB. If your spam filter on your computer catches the spam, it should not be forwarded to your BB. If you're getting recurring spam from the same address, you can 'filter' that sender or the subject to prevent it from being delivered to the BB. The steps vary depending on what BB you have, but you should be able to find it with a google search.

On the other issue, find the setting for 'hide sent messages". Change it to yes. I think it's under email/messages and then options.

[sr71blackbird]

Does anyone ever have trouble with their trackball? I have the Curve. Like where it seems to stick? With mine, I always keep the phone spotless and never get anything on the keys or on the ball, but occasionally I find that I am rolling it and its not moving on the screen? Its almost like its a program issue or something.


Also, I want to know if they have a bubble shooter game for the Blackberry Curve?

[mikeyboy]

Today, I've been checking out the TV show download site (http://videos4blackberry.info/wp/) I linked in my first post. It's beyond awesome. It could be organized better, and it would always be better if there was more content, but this is a pretty awesome way to load up your Blackberry with entertainment for a commute or a trip.

[mikeyboy]

Does anyone ever have trouble with their trackball? I have the Curve. Like where it seems to stick? With mine, I always keep the phone spotless and never get anything on the keys or on the ball, but occasionally I find that I am rolling it and its not moving on the screen? Its almost like its a program issue or something.


Also, I want to know if they have a bubble shooter game for the Blackberry Curve?

It could be that the trackball just needs to be cleaned or replaced (http://www.blackberryinsight.com/2007/06/13/how-to-clean-your-blackberrys-trackball/). Even if you keep it immaculate, normal use is going to get the trackball dirty over time. I just had my my 8830 replaced because it stopped taking a charge, and the difference in color between the new model's trackball and the old one was definitely noticable. I did remove my track ball once for cleaning, and it was pretty easy to do. If cleaning doesn't help, order a new trackball and replace it. I've noticed that the replacements can be purchased online relatively cheaply, and the process of replacement is pretty easy.

[sr71blackbird]

Wait, how do you get the ball out? Does it lift out or something? (EDIT: never mind, I just saw your link..)


Also, have you seen this? Anyone know how or when this OS is coming out or how to get it if it does? How would you update an OS anyway?


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[mikeyboy]

If you're thinking about getting a Blackberry, you might want to wait until they release the Blackberry Thunder (http://videos4blackberry.info/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=381&Itemid=203). It's Blackberry's answer to the iPhone.

http://www.eliteblackberry.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/music-shots-thunder-21.jpg

I read somewhere that it's supposed to be released in August.

[furie]

sadly, i have a blackberry issued from my job that i can't personalize.

[PapaBear]

Ramble IM. (http://www.sra.com/ramble/)

[hammersavage]

Ramble on

[mikeyboy]

Ramble IM. (http://www.sra.com/ramble/)

Nice! Thanks, PB.

[PapaBear]

Nice! Thanks, PB.
What I like about it best is you can close down the app and stay signed in. If you get an IM, it tells you and lets you open the app back up with one click.

[nevnut]

sadly, i have a blackberry issued from my job that i can't personalize.

My boss just got me the Curve two weeks ago and I love it.

And he doesn't care what I do with it just as long as I answer my calls from him and my clients.

Great thread mikeyboy. I've already learned more about my Curve in the last 12 hours than I have in the last 2 weeks.

[sr71blackbird]

That Thunder looks pretty cool. But I think if I am going that route I'd buy an iPhone.
I like actual buttons. This guy in my class whips out his iPhone and uses it as a calculator and while it looks cool, its all smeared and greasy looking and it skeeves me out to see it.
I hear it is not nearly as easy to type on the iPhone as it is on the Blackberry.

One more thing, do not believe anyone who tells you that magnetic holsters will not effect your Blackberry, because one of them ruined mine, and I had to spend a lot of money to get mine replaced after the magnet caused it to crap out. Get a velcro closure holster instead.
I found one that fit it perfect in Home Depot of all places for like $8 and it came with a small flashlight! It was right next to the registers.

[Hottub]

I have it. I know what it is for. I also have AIM installed.
Is it redundant?
How do I add contacts?
Are the Cool Kids using BBM?

[hunnerbun]

Hottub, I too have been wondering about BBM. I downloaded Windows Messenger for the Blackberry only to find out that my carrier doesn't support it so I can't use it...idiots!

[Hottub]

If I can figure out how, I'll add you Hunner.

L'il help.

[topless_mike]

nav4all.com


free navigation / gps app for mobiles. i use it on my blackberry 8800.

ps- if you are going to use it, make sure you have a gps chip inside your blackberry.

[mikeyboy]

I think I already know the answer to this, but is there anyway to get XM online through a Blackberry without paying a premium on top of your normal XM subscription? I know other mobile devices can do it, but it doesn't appear that the Blackberry can.

[Furtherman]

Anyone want to bet when you'll read this headline:

Pedestrian Killed While On Blackberry.
Joe Blow, 24, was struck and killed by a city bus while crossing East 44th St. Witness say he was looking down at his Blackberry at the time.

It'll be soon with all the geniuses I see doing that everyday. There have been fatalities because of iPods. These will be next.

[mikeyboy]

Anyone want to bet when you'll read this headline:

Pedestrian Killed While On Blackberry.
Joe Blow, 24, was struck and killed by a city bus while crossing East 44th St. Witness say he was looking down at his Blackberry at the time.

It'll be soon with all the geniuses I see doing that everyday. There have been fatalities because of iPods. These will be next.

Yeah, it doesn't help that you can DL tv shows for the damn thing now.

[sr71blackbird]

Is there a way to turn off the sound effect of the camera so that it takes pictures silently? I have the Curve 8300

[PapaBear]

Is there a way to turn off the sound effect of the camera so that it takes pictures silently? I have the Curve 8300
Been getting caught doing upskirt?

[sr71blackbird]

Holy...! Howd you know?? :ohmy:

[PapaBear]

I just checked my Pearl 8100 and I don't see any way to turn off the camera sound either. I think you're out of luck.

BTW... I downloaded Pacman from that game site that Mikeyboy posted. It's pretty good, but it's reminding me how bad I always was at Pacman.

[JustJon]

Does it make the camera sound if you put the phone on vibrate?

[IMSlacker]

Does it make the camera sound if you put the phone on vibrate?

No, vibrate mode and still makes the camera sound.

[underdog]

My work just gave me a Blackberry. Is my life over?

[hammersavage]

Prepare to be available at all times. Its a bit of a leash.

But as a phone, its unbelievably convenient.

[underdog]

Prepare to be available at all times. Its a bit of a leash.

But as a phone, its unbelievably convenient.

I already love it, but I'm incredibly annoyed already with the multiple messaging. I get copies of the things I send from my email address. Also, my work email forwards to my gmail, but I have both setup on my blackberry so I can send from both emails. So now I get two copies of every email on my blackberry. I wish there was a way to make it so I can just send from one email without actually getting the email. Or, I wish I wasn't so fucking ocd and could just let unread messages sit there without it bothering me.

[zathrus]

I was having trouble with the trackball, but only when I was trying to take a picture. I took it back to the store and they gave me the address of a repair center. Took it there and was told that the phone either picked up a virus or that there was a software problem. Either way, they had to replace the phone at no charge. the one that i have now, (same phone curve) seems to be working fine. It was a pain in the ass to have to set everything up again and to keep my photos, i had to email them to mu home computer. Basically the only thing that they can save is your address book, if its been saved to the syms card.

[RAAMONE]

i can get a blackberry pearl for 50 bucks right now (refurb)

is this a good phone...how does it compare to the curve?

and what are your thoughts on refurb phones?

can i put a card in for extra memory?

[SouthSideJohnny]

I already love it, but I'm incredibly annoyed already with the multiple messaging. I get copies of the things I send from my email address. Also, my work email forwards to my gmail, but I have both setup on my blackberry so I can send from both emails. So now I get two copies of every email on my blackberry. I wish there was a way to make it so I can just send from one email without actually getting the email. Or, I wish I wasn't so fucking ocd and could just let unread messages sit there without it bothering me.

Underdog - If you click the 'menu' button while on the message, there is an option to 'filter sender'. You can change the setting there to prevent forwarded messages from being sent to the BB. It sounds like you would want to filter messages from one of your accounts, so you would still receive the email from the other account.

I use the 'filter' to keep lots of messages from going to BB when I still want to receive them on my office computer. Good luck with it.

[SouthSideJohnny]

Is there a way to turn off the sound effect of the camera so that it takes pictures silently? I have the Curve 8300

You may want to check this out:
http://crackberry.com/turn-very-annoying-camera-shutter-sound-your-curve-or-pearl-berryannoying

[sr71blackbird]

That looks cool! I wonder why RIM did not think of making it something that you could turn off? Odd
I got a new theme a few days ago and I love it. Before this I had the iBerry theme that looked just like the iPhone screen. This is almost like that, but its better and easier to read text. I got it on bplay.com for $7.99
This ones called iBerry 2.0 today:
http://www.bplay.com/img/themes/iberry_2.0_today_plus/splash.jpg

http://www.bplay.com/img/themes/iberry_2.0_today_plus/incoming.jpg

[mikeyboy]

That looks cool! I wonder why RIM did not think of making it something that you could turn off? Odd


I'm sure they thought of it, but decided not to implement it because of the creepy upskirt pervs and their ilk.

[PapaBear]

i can get a blackberry pearl for 50 bucks right now (refurb)

is this a good phone...how does it compare to the curve?

and what are your thoughts on refurb phones?

can i put a card in for extra memory?
I don't know anything about the curve, but I also got my Pearl as a 50 buck refurb. It's been working great for a few months, now. It came with a 1 year warranty.

[PapaBear]

Also, my work email forwards to my gmail, but I have both setup on my blackberry so I can send from both emails. So now I get two copies of every email on my blackberry. I wish there was a way to make it so I can just send from one email without actually getting the email. Or, I wish I wasn't so fucking ocd and could just let unread messages sit there without it bothering me.
This was brought up on another thread, and it was driving me nuts, too. Every time I send an email from my Gmail account, it would get sent back to my phone. Here's the fix.

Problem

A Gmail webmail account, for example New name@gmail.com (http://gmail.com/), is integrated with the BlackBerry Internet Service account. When sending an email message from the BlackBerry smartphone using the Gmail service book (name@gmail.com (http://gmail.com/)) or from the Gmail webmail account web site, a copy of the sent email message arrives on the BlackBerry smartphone as a new email message.

Cause

Gmail webmail accounts do not have separate sent items and inbox folders. The Gmail account web page contains a Sent Mail link on the left side, but this is not a separate folder from the inbox.
Gmail webmail messages are grouped into conversations, resulting in all sent messages and replies from others appearing as a single email message entry in the inbox. This allows for easy reading and viewing on the Gmail web page, but, when integrated with the BlackBerry Internet Service account, results in copies of sent email messages arriving on the BlackBerry smartphone as new email messages.

Resolution

To prevent sent messages from returning to the BlackBerry smartphone each time, create a filter in the BlackBerry Internet Service account to block the sending of those messages to the BlackBerry smartphone.
To create a filter, perform the following:
Log in to the BlackBerry Internet Service account. For instructions on how to log in to the BlackBerry Internet Service account, see KB03781 (http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=KB03781&sliceId=SAL_Public&dialogID=44828287&stateId=0%200%2020760674).
Click the Filters icon next to the integrated Gmail account.

I just tried it, and it works perfectly! On one messageboard, someone brought up the issue of filtering your own gmail address, when you want to send an email to yourself. It's no big deal. If you send yourself an email, it won't go to your phone, but it will still go to your gmail account. No big deal. Especially, if you get Gmail for blackberry, which will run off your browser, instead of your blackberry email account.

I think I said that right.

[BinaryBimbo]

What is the app used on a BlackBerry to recieve streaming MP3?

Is there a free one?

I don't have the phone; but think I can get the audio from satellite radio to one no problem.

web controller that looks and functions like a regular BlackBerry app may be within my abilities after playing with a simulator, (Fledge) I picked up.

[BinaryBimbo]

Here is what the web control looks like now and how it looks in IE on a regular monitor.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s311/SatAmp/internet_explorer_browser_with_curr.png
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s311/SatAmp/blackberry_browser_with_current_sat.png

I can make a web control that is way smaller than the old one for my next xm app.
if we can get the BlackBerry to accept the stream, (ala WinAmp/Media Player on a comp), it should be easy to get your own custom stream from your own tuner.

[BinaryBimbo]

I need a media player application that accepts an MP3 stream, or if there is a BlackBerry streaming protocol library I may be able to work on that to convert MP3 to whatever the BB protocol is.

I can connect to my app generated MP3 server, and I can of course send the web control html; but the connection to the server times out because the BlackBerry doesn't accept the stream yet.

If someone has a media player for BlackBerry that accepts a stream; I can do this.

Otherwise it is way too specialized for me to devote myself to it.

[dino_electropolis]

Was a Treo user and switched to Blackberry......so disappointed.....aside from shitty AT&T service, the phone is just wack......


for the same money, i coulda got a iPhone....

[BinaryBimbo]

They already have a very nice BlackBerry app for XM Radio Online.
http://www.xmradio.com/mobile/lifeonblackberry.xmc

MIME is the media player that will do mp3 stream if you publish with .mp3.
but xm already has their own service for online radio. $8 a month.

[sr71blackbird]

Just out of curiosity, but many of you Blackberry used will likely get an iPhone next time around? I like the idea of iPhone, but I think they need to work out all the bugs before I would commit to it. I hear nothing but problems.

[PapaBear]

I've got a question about streaming. For those of you who do, how do you hear it? When I play music files on my Pearl, I have to have it pretty close in a room with no noise. Is there a good set of ear buds for a Pearl?

[Hottub]

The earbuds that come with the Pearl 8130 are pretty good. Way better than the cheap iPod ones. Though lately, I have been using my Nexus earbuds for everything.

[PapaBear]

The earbuds that come with the Pearl 8130 are pretty good. Way better than the cheap iPod ones. Though lately, I have been using my Nexus earbuds for everything.
Is there an adapter for that? My Nexus earbuds are 1/8" and there's no 1/8" jack on my Pearl.

[Hottub]

Radio Shack has a set of adaptors for just a few bucks. My chick's Rumor is an odd size too.

[mikeyboy]

My chick's Rumor is an odd size too.

Is that a euphemism? ;)

[PapaBear]

Every once in a while, I lose my connection to my service, and have to turn my phone off and back on again. It doesn't happen very often, but when it does, it does it several times that day. It's done it twice in the past hour. Is that a problem with my blackberry, or is the AT&T service that's doing it? Anyone else have this problem? BTW... When it does it, where I usually have my signal bars, and the Edge logo, it shows "SOS" in bold red letters.

[RAAMONE]

Every once in a while, I lose my connection to my service, and have to turn my phone off and back on again. It doesn't happen very often, but when it does, it does it several times that day. It's done it twice in the past hour. Is that a problem with my blackberry, or is the AT&T service that's doing it? Anyone else have this problem? BTW... When it does it, where I usually have my signal bars, and the Edge logo, it shows "SOS" in bold red letters.

i'd talk to SOS about that...

i have a pearl and i havnt lost service but my phone just shuts off every once in awhile...and i have to take the battery out to get it to turn back on

[Hottub]

I got my 8130 delivered yesterday. Nice little phone with all the extas I want. (though I still prefer my 7100)
Anyway, when I was done activating, I wanted to switch the 7100 over to Sean. No problem. Sprint was more than helpful. We got everything synched.
This afternoon I wiped the data on the unit, set up his e-mails, and was good to go. I rebooted, then got the dreaded jvg error 201. I tried a few things, but to no avail.
I called Sprint, and the BlackBerry specalist said there was nothing to be done. It was dead! She directed me to the nearest Sprint store.
I bit my knuckle, and thanked her for her time.

Thank goodness for our friends at pinstock.com

I had to download a DOS based javaloader. Wipe the unit clean. Reload the OS and all the software and apps. Re-synch, re-clean and reset. It was basically a format of the phone.
Bottom line, It is running faster than it ever did!

A big FU to Sprint, and a big Hell yes. To pinstock, and crackberry.
I will be registering on both, and will provide you all with the latest info.

Including a 4.5 OS that is already running. Shhhhh!

[MobCounty]

Count me in for the blackberry club.
I switched from this:

http://www.ubergizmo.com/photos/2006/11/Cingular_8525.jpg

To this:

http://www.wireless.att.com/global/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/blackberry_8310_red_l.gif

My 8525 was getting pretty beat up, and a bit buggy. I figure I'll try a berry for a while.

I look forward to streaming xm..

[MobCounty]

Ohh, I'm a dork and I spend monays ovah the webs for it... but look what I got..

http://www.bplay.com/img/themes/iberry_2.0/splash.jpg

[MobCounty]

I'd love to make a RnF 202 theme.. anyone have the dev kit for themes?

[ralphbxny]

I am considering a blackberry cause of all my travel. I see wifi calling feature. What is it? Is it used instead of minutes? Do you not have minutes? Curve, pearl,ect which do you kids prefer?

[MobCounty]

I am considering a blackberry cause of all my travel. I see wifi calling feature. What is it? Is it used instead of minutes? Do you not have minutes? Curve, pearl,ect which do you kids prefer?

Not sure on the wifi feature, but definitely curve over pearl. The screen is much bigger, and the keys are way better.

Or, you can wait till the BB Bold comes out in a week or two.. It has video, touch screen [?], g3, itunes [?], regular web browsing, much higher resolution screen, and a street price of $699'ish. It can also be found on ebay at the moment for $1200'ish :huh: .

[BinaryBimbo]

I'd love to make a RnF 202 theme.. anyone have the dev kit for themes?


I have them; but anyone can get them if you register there at blackberry.
If you need help getting them shoot me a PM and I will try to help you get the stuff.

A warning of sorts; if you use VS9 on Vista, and still have VS8 installed, the beta plug in shortcut doesn't point to it. You have to navigate your install directories, (Research In Motion), and open solutions individually.

[hunnerbun]

My alarm on my Pearl has ceased to work. Good think I am like Kramer and usually wake up before the alarm goes off. i don't know what to do.

[sr71blackbird]

I got my 8130 delivered yesterday. Nice little phone with all the extas I want. (though I still prefer my 7100)
Anyway, when I was done activating, I wanted to switch the 7100 over to Sean. No problem. Sprint was more than helpful. We got everything synched.
This afternoon I wiped the data on the unit, set up his e-mails, and was good to go. I rebooted, then got the dreaded jvg error 201. I tried a few things, but to no avail.
I called Sprint, and the BlackBerry specalist said there was nothing to be done. It was dead! She directed me to the nearest Sprint store.
I bit my knuckle, and thanked her for her time.

Thank goodness for our friends at pinstock.com

I had to download a DOS based javaloader. Wipe the unit clean. Reload the OS and all the software and apps. Re-synch, re-clean and reset. It was basically a format of the phone.
Bottom line, It is running faster than it ever did!

A big FU to Sprint, and a big Hell yes. To pinstock, and crackberry.
I will be registering on both, and will provide you all with the latest info.

Including a 4.5 OS that is already running. Shhhhh!


Including a 4.5 OS that is already running. Shhhhh!

How do I get it!!!! I have been wanting this for a while. :sad:

[Hottub]

pinstack.com (http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com/forumdisplay.php?f=7)

[EliSnow]

I got my 8130 delivered yesterday. Nice little phone with all the extas I want. (though I still prefer my 7100)
Anyway, when I was done activating, I wanted to switch the 7100 over to Sean. No problem. Sprint was more than helpful. We got everything synched.
This afternoon I wiped the data on the unit, set up his e-mails, and was good to go. I rebooted, then got the dreaded jvg error 201. I tried a few things, but to no avail.
I called Sprint, and the BlackBerry specalist said there was nothing to be done. It was dead! She directed me to the nearest Sprint store.
I bit my knuckle, and thanked her for her time.

Thank goodness for our friends at pinstock.com

I had to download a DOS based javaloader. Wipe the unit clean. Reload the OS and all the software and apps. Re-synch, re-clean and reset. It was basically a format of the phone.
Bottom line, It is running faster than it ever did!

A big FU to Sprint, and a big Hell yes. To pinstock, and crackberry.
I will be registering on both, and will provide you all with the latest info.

Including a 4.5 OS that is already running. Shhhhh!


I read this and I feel like:

http://www.mentalfloss.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/425_caveman_lawyer2.jpg

[Hottub]

I read this and I feel like:

http://www.mentalfloss.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/425_caveman_lawyer2.jpg

Everyone has their forte's. I dig tech. You run rings around me logically.

[JimBeam]

I have a Pearl, about 1 1/2 years old now, and I can't hear out of it unless I have it on speaker.

It happened a while ago and I never called to complain because I figured they'd just give me the runaround and make me buy a new one. I'm sure me dropping it once or twice didn't help either.

What I don't understand is why the speaker would work but not the normal earpiece.

[sr71blackbird]

pinstack.com (http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com/forumdisplay.php?f=7)

Did you have any issues or trouble doing it? Just curious.

[Hottub]

I have a Pearl, about 1 1/2 years old now, and I can't hear out of it unless I have it on speaker.

It happened a while ago and I never called to complain because I figured they'd just give me the runaround and make me buy a new one. I'm sure me dropping it once or twice didn't help either.

What I don't understand is why the speaker would work but not the normal earpiece.

The same thing happened with my 7100. I even opened it up and replaced the speaker. N.G.
Something on the board got messed up.

[Hottub]

Did you have any issues or trouble doing it? Just curious.

I haven't downloaded it yet. The updates are carrier specific. I don't need to screw up my 4-day old phone!

[sr71blackbird]

I had some issues early on, and it scares me to think about losing my data, but I also want those new features, so I am torn. Maybe I should just wait it out? My plan ends in November. Is that really new one out yet? The Bold?


http://images.betanews.com/media/1583.jpg

[Hottub]

As long as you do regular backups, your data is safe. I did a full transfer from my 7100 to my 8130 without a hitch.
As for the new phone, wait for it...
By Christmas you should be able to get a good deal with a new contract. And any bugs should be worked out by then.



Also, I just downloaded 4.5

I'm going to try to upload it to the phone. Wish me luck.

[sr71blackbird]

I back my Curve up religiously, just in case.

I really like my Curve, and I am really wanting to stay with Blackberry because of the keyboard on the phone, but part of me is also liking the iPhone, which I have never personally played with. But since I am having such a good experience with my iMac computer, I wonder if I would be similarly pleased by an iPhone? Is anyone else on the fence regarding Blackberry and iPhones? Just curious. Has anyone had a Blackberry and then gone for an iPhone and then come back to a Blackberry?

[Hottub]

First post from 4.5
The browser is faster, but other than that...

[Hottub]

Anyway, it was a success.

Here's a link (http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8100-series-discussion-pearl/144573-latest-os-8130-4-5-0-56-4-5-0-82-a.html) with download info and instructions.

[Hottub]

I just figured out that you have to go back into the Desktop Manager to add Docs to go.
This feature alone makes 4.5 a winner.

Go for it.

[hunnerbun]

I am in the process of downloading and installing right now. Incidentally MTS is my carrier.
Hope all goes well.

[PapaBear]

Anyway, it was a success.

Here's a link (http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8100-series-discussion-pearl/144573-latest-os-8130-4-5-0-56-4-5-0-82-a.html) with download info and instructions.That says it's for the 8130.
Got a link for the 8100? I looked at pinstock and I saw all kinds of threads about it, but it looked too hard to sort through to find the actual download link.

[Hottub]

People are loading 4.5 on their 8100's. (http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1356035)

Maybe the software I posted is 81XX specific. I guess as long as you are backed up, trying the upgrade is OK.
If I find anymore info I'll post it.

[Hottub]

Papa, try here. (http://www.floseroussi.blogspot.com/)

[Don Stugots]

i just seen some pics of the forthcoming Thunder. I may have found my next phone.

[Hottub]

I never understood the attraction to a touch screen, but to each his own. With it's own sofware, browser, etc. it's gonna give iPhone a little competition. Especially BB purists.

[Goatweed]

has anyone here loaded 4.5 on a verizon Curve yet? if so, was it a success?

[PapaBear]

Papa, try here. (http://www.floseroussi.blogspot.com/)
I actually did end up finding it. The only difference I've noticed is it's faster. I really wish I had known about the 8120 and up, before I got the 8100. Oh, well. It was still only 50 bucks, so I'm happy.

[Hottub]

has anyone here loaded 4.5 on a verizon Curve yet? if so, was it a success?

Yes, it works fine on the Curve.

[Hottub]

Well, now it seems 4.6 will be circulating soon. It is coming pre loaded on the 9000's (aka Bold)

But they also have 4.7 for the Thunder. I'm guessing that is solely for the touch screen.
What I've seen about 4.6. (http://crackberry.com/blackberry-9000-detailed-specs-revealed)

and

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[TonyStark]

I'm thinking about getting a pearl. If any of you have impressions or want to warn me to not get the phone, please tell me.

[Hottub]

I just got my Pearl 8130. It isc ertainly smaller than the curve, Which is great for fitting in your pocket. It also has the 2 letters per key qwerty keyboard. Which works better with my stupid fingers. I was rased on the 7100, so the keyboard was no problem. Plus, once smart type learns your words, you can enter after 2 or 3 letters.
Beyond that is is the same as the Curve. (The screen is aboot 1/4 inch smaller due to the smaller phone, but still quite good)
If you are looking for full function smaller unit, go Pearl. Best bet is to go to a store and mess with both.

[Hottub]

As an example, I am typing this on the 2 per keyboard. Smart type can guess almost every word. It's quite fast.

'lm very happy with it.

[JimBeam]

I instantly disabled the smart type on my Pearl.

It was more of a problem than not for me.

[RAAMONE]

I'm thinking about getting a pearl. If any of you have impressions or want to warn me to not get the phone, please tell me.

i recently got the pearl and i love it...the curve seems just too big...i got the refurb and it looked brand new...great 50 dollar phone

[TonyStark]

Alright, nice thanks guys! It appears my contract isn't up for a bit, so I'm going to have to wait, but I may just get a refurb in the meantime and try to switch it onto my existing plan.

[sr71blackbird]

Is Thunder the same and Bold? After seeing the above video, I believe I will go for the Bold when I get my new phone in November. I was leaning in the direction of the iPhone, but I think it needs one more generation before they get the bugs out. I love my mac computer and am impressed by the whole product line, but something about that phone scares me. The Blackberry just seems like a better thought out phone, and I like the keys to type on. I think if I had an iPhone Id be always worried I would drop it and ruin it. My curve I feel it can handle being dropped. may change my mind, but right now I am thinking Bold baby

[Hottub]

Thunder is a touch screen model. the "iPhone Killer". It has proprietary software (4.7)
If you lke the iPhone touch screen thing, go for it. If not, wait fot the Bold.

[sr71blackbird]

Ah, I like keys. I like the way the Bold looks. It looks classy and with that leather back it reminds me of a Mercedes for some reason.

[RAAMONE]

do you guys keep your blackberrys locked all the time

cause i keep mine in my pocket and i am always calling random people

[IMSlacker]

do you guys keep your blackberrys locked all the time

cause i keep mine in my pocket and i am always calling random people

Yeah. I always lock mine.

[mikeyboy]

do you guys keep your blackberrys locked all the time

cause i keep mine in my pocket and i am always calling random people

I use one of these:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41M9dTpEejL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

link (http://www.amazon.com/BlackBerry-Lambskin-Leather-Swivel-Holster/dp/B000OEMJ0G/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1220453142&sr=8-2)

It has a magnet that puts the phone into sleep mode when it's in it. You still get your calls and e-mails, but you can't accidentally call anyone. I removed the clip on the back too, so it's not so bulky in my pocket. It also keeps pocket lint from getting into keys and whatnot. This one is for the 8800 series, but I'm sure they have them for other models.

[RAAMONE]

I use one of these:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41M9dTpEejL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

link (http://www.amazon.com/BlackBerry-Lambskin-Leather-Swivel-Holster/dp/B000OEMJ0G/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1220453142&sr=8-2)

It has a magnet that puts the phone into sleep mode when it's in it. You still get your calls and e-mails, but you can't accidentally call anyone. I removed the clip on the back too, so it's not so bulky in my pocket. It also keeps pocket lint from getting into keys and whatnot. This one is for the 8800 series, but I'm sure they have them for other models.

thanks mikey...thats pretty cool

and they do have them for the pearl

[Hottub]

Mine came with a pocket thingy.
Plus they are all over e_Bay.

[KingModem]

I use one of these:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41M9dTpEejL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

link (http://www.amazon.com/BlackBerry-Lambskin-Leather-Swivel-Holster/dp/B000OEMJ0G/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1220453142&sr=8-2)

It has a magnet that puts the phone into sleep mode when it's in it. You still get your calls and e-mails, but you can't accidentally call anyone. I removed the clip on the back too, so it's not so bulky in my pocket. It also keeps pocket lint from getting into keys and whatnot. This one is for the 8800 series, but I'm sure they have them for other models.

I will agree with Mikeyboy on the cool technology in this case, but the plastic clip for your belt breaks easily if you do anything that remotely resembles life. Wish they made this, but with a aluminum or steel casing for durability.

[TonyStark]

I use one of these:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41M9dTpEejL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

link (http://www.amazon.com/BlackBerry-Lambskin-Leather-Swivel-Holster/dp/B000OEMJ0G/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1220453142&sr=8-2)

It has a magnet that puts the phone into sleep mode when it's in it. You still get your calls and e-mails, but you can't accidentally call anyone. I removed the clip on the back too, so it's not so bulky in my pocket. It also keeps pocket lint from getting into keys and whatnot. This one is for the 8800 series, but I'm sure they have them for other models.

That's very cool. It prevents all those embarrassing blackberry drops that happen in public places all too often. :tongue: Although that was more of a problem with the older ones that were more like the size of desert plates.

[nevnut]

I have a Blackberry 8330. This morning when I checked my phone I noticed it is roaming. I can't make or receive calls and I get some stupid message about needing to register my phone.

Is their some way to "reboot" it or am just screwed and have to take it in to my service provider?

[IMSlacker]

I have a Blackberry 8330. This morning when I checked my phone I noticed it is roaming. I can't make or receive calls and I get some stupid message about needing to register my phone.

Is their some way to "reboot" it or am just screwed and have to take it in to my service provider?

Try taking out the battery and putting it back while the power is on. That usually fixes any strange connectivity problems my Blackberry has.

[TonyStark]

Try taking out the battery and putting it back while the power is on. That usually fixes any strange connectivity problems my Blackberry has.

Only problem is that sometimes I've heard that needs to be done a lot.

[IMSlacker]

Only problem is that sometimes I've heard that needs to be done a lot.

I'd say it happens to me about once per month on average.

[nevnut]

Thanks for all your help.

Stupid me. I somehow got it switched to "Line 2" that's why i couldn't make or receive any calls.

Just glad I figured it out before I made myself look stupid at alltel.

[Goatweed]

I end up having to pull my battery about 1 or 2 times a month, but it largely depends on the applications you have on the phone and the amount of space the stuff takes up. A good practice is to remove any applications/games/themes you have stored on the phone that you don't use. If you can store stuff on the SD card, do it. Also make backups of the phone - I've already had to revert back to an older one because the gmail app update went weird on me and screwed up my phone.

On another topic, I have a Verizon 8330 and apparently the new OS was leaked a while ago - has anyone installed it and is it working? Was it easy? I'd really like to have html in my bberry email.

[drjoek]

Technophile Buddays. I am Now a Blackberry. I blame Hottub for this he gave me his old one which I tried out then instantly upgraded to the Blackberry Curve. Am I able to stream the XM feed with this? they say no because
"this application requires a browser that supports iframes"
Is this something I can get around ir do I need to wait for this?
anyone know

[Hottub]

Technophile Buddays. I am Now a Blackberry. I blame Hottub for this he gave me his old one which I tried out then instantly upgraded to the Blackberry Curve.

One of us.:devil2:

[drjoek]

One of us.:devil2:

Its all your fault
I handed your old one down to Patrick

[RAAMONE]

Its all your fault
I handed your old one down to Patrick

Tubs phones get treated like his body...just passed around from one guy to the next

[Hottub]

I gave my 7100 to Sean. He loves it.

[sr71blackbird]

After I do a back up, it asks if I want to turn on Mass Storage mode. What does that mean? I know it is backing up the info on my computer. I keep saying No, but I am not sure what saying yes would do, if anything. Anyone have an idea?

[RAAMONE]

ok stupid question

i sometimes use the internet on my blackberry...thats not free is it...do i get billed by the minute or something? do i need an internet package?

[HBox]

ok stupid question

i sometimes use the internet on my blackberry...thats not free is it...do i get billed by the minute or something? do i need an internet package?

I can't answer that question for you but I think john McCain can.

[JimBeam]

What company are you using ?

I have AT&T and I have to pay for the Blackberry package, along with the phone service, but with it I get unlimited text, email and data.

I'm sure yours is the same.

[RAAMONE]

What company are you using ?

I have AT&T and I have to pay for the Blackberry package, along with the phone service, but with it I get unlimited text, email and data.

I'm sure yours is the same.

AT&T i dont think i have the blackberry package but i do use the internet...and my bill hasnt really changed

[JimBeam]

So you don't text or send any emails ?

If not it's possible that you would get charge by the KB I think.

[PapaBear]

AT&T i dont think i have the blackberry package but i do use the internet...and my bill hasnt really changed
Are you sure? When I first got my Blackberry, I didn't have internet, and couldn't send MMS messages until I got the Blackberry plan. And I have AT&T also.

[GreatAmericanZero]

allright, i just put the order in for a blackberry curve. what do i need to know?

[hunnerbun]

After I do a back up, it asks if I want to turn on Mass Storage mode. What does that mean? I know it is backing up the info on my computer. I keep saying No, but I am not sure what saying yes would do, if anything. Anyone have an idea?

Do you have a media card or SD card in your phone. Mine used to ask me that too and once I got my card I said yes and it saves photos and videos to the card now.

[Fallon]

I just got my Curve today. Pretty fucking sweet!

[epo]

allright, i just put the order in for a blackberry curve. what do i need to know?

It's awesome. That's all we can tell you until you have it in your hands.

[TonyStark]

I know some of you were talking about getting refurbed Blackberry units and I forgot to ask: where do you get them from? You were going through your cell carrier to get them at $40?

[drjoek]

I know some of you were talking about getting refurbed Blackberry units and I forgot to ask: where do you get them from? You were going through your cell carrier to get them at $40?

I was due for a new phone on my plan and got a brand new Blackberry Curve for $79 with a $79 rebate so a net of $0 so I really don't see the need for refurbish. Im with Verizon but it can't be unique to them.

[RAAMONE]

I know some of you were talking about getting refurbed Blackberry units and I forgot to ask: where do you get them from? You were going through your cell carrier to get them at $40?

i just went to AT&T's website...looked up refurbs...the pearl was there for 49 bucks

[ralphbxny]

OK, I have turned to the Darkside and I am a proud owner of a blackberry Curve 8320. Damn you Blackberry. I havent slept in 2 days!!

[Fallon]

OK, I have turned to the Darkside and I am a proud owner of a blackberry Curve 8320. Damn you Blackberry. I havent slept in 2 days!!

The lights went out in my neighborhood the other evening. My blackberry got me through that tough time.

[TonyStark]

i just went to AT&T's website...looked up refurbs...the pearl was there for 49 bucks

Ah, I'm a verizon customer now and obviously I'm assuming those refurbs are going to lock me into an ATT contract. My termination fees are too high to just leave, maybe I'll have to wait until my contract runs out.

[JimBeam]

Maybe you can talk AT&T into giving you a credit for the termination fees from your current provider.

You might have to lock into a 2 year contract but if it saves you money it might work.

Coincidentally wasn't there just a court ruling that said that termination fees were illegal ?

[drjoek]

Help a budday out If I downloasd Vigio on the blackberry which is a RSS feed program would I be able to use it for the I spy feature here or is that not the same thing? Any of my tech smart friends??

[RAAMONE]

my internet hasnt worked in 2 days...phone reads this when i'm trying to connect

you are not currently in an area that can handle data communication. as a result the browser can not retreive any web pages. please try again when you are in a different location.

anyone have a quick fix for this...am i just not connected to the wireless network and if not how do i...

just thought i check here before i am on the phone with at&t for an hour

any help is appreciated

edit: everything else is working fine

[IMSlacker]

my internet hasnt worked in 2 days...phone reads this when i'm trying to connect



anyone have a quick fix for this...am i just not connected to the wireless network and if not how do i...

just thought i check here before i am on the phone with at&t for an hour

any help is appreciated

edit: everything else is working fine

If you've already tried removing and replacing the battery, I've got nothing.

[RAAMONE]

If you've already tried removing and replacing the battery, I've got nothing.

thank you...didnt even think of that

is removing the battery a kinda fix all problem with these

[IMSlacker]

thank you...didnt even think of that

is removing the battery a kinda fix all problem with these

It seems to be. Kind of like rebooting your computer.

[mikeyboy]

If you've already tried removing and replacing the battery, I've got nothing.

That worked for me when I had the same problem.

[Don Stugots]

Verizon owes me a new phone, since the treo is crapping the bed. i wanted to wait till the thunder came out but i dont think i can. i use a blackberry for work and love it. DAMN YOU!

[sr71blackbird]

When the hell is the Bold coming out?? I hate waiting like this, and I know it is available in other countries. Why cant america get cool cell phones first?

[TonyStark]

When the hell is the Bold coming out?? I hate waiting like this, and I know it is available in other countries. Why cant america get cool cell phones first?

Because America's such a crappy cell phone market compared to Europe and Asia. I think it just got pushed back again right? It was due next month, but I guess that's not in the cards anymore.

[sr71blackbird]

Why is the US considered a crappy market? I have heard that before too, but it does not seem to make much sense. I used to have a Nokia and I loved it and was always pissed that people in Korea had cooler Nokias than we had available here. I went to the RIM website and it seems if I was in Canada I could get a Bold, but not here. Not without spending a huge amount on eBay. I just dont get it why we cant have cool shit here.

[KingGeno]

New Blackberry Storm = iPhone killer!

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Looks totally awesome!

[ANC]

New Blackberry Storm = iPhone killer!

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Looks totally awesome!

Sweet... my BB Pearl has seen better days.... I may have to pick this up.

[PapaBear]

Help!!! I was in the middle of a text this morning, and all of the sudden, the ball on my Pearl stopped working right. It will go up and left to right, but it won't go down. The phone's functions are EXTREMELY limited, now. It doesn't have any visible damage to it. It just stopped working right. Damn. I hope it's still under warranty. I can't remember when I got it, but I'm pretty sure it's been less than a year.

[Hottub]

You may just have dirty balls.:laugh:
Or something caught in the wheel housing. Try to gently blow it out with compressed air.Spin and blow.
If that doesn't work, and it is still covered, take it to the store.

If it is not covered anymore, there are a ton of videos on YouTube on how to take the trackball out. I stripped my old Blackberry down to the bone, and was able to put it back together.

[PapaBear]

You may just have dirty balls.:laugh:
Or something caught in the wheel housing. Try to gently blow it out with compressed air.Spin and blow.
If that doesn't work, and it is still covered, take it to the store.

If it is not covered anymore, there are a ton of videos on YouTube on how to take the trackball out. I stripped my old Blackberry down to the bone, and was able to put it back together.
Holy Cow!!! I don't have compressed air, so I just blew on it and rolled it. It worked!!!:thumbup::clap:

Hottub rocks!

[Hottub]

Holy Cow!!! I don't have compressed air, so I just blew on it and rolled it. It worked!!!:thumbup::clap:

Hottub rocks!

QFT.

Glad I could help, papa.:thumbup:

[Bob Impact]

You may just have dirty balls.:laugh:
Or something caught in the wheel housing. Try to gently blow it out with compressed air.Spin and blow.
If that doesn't work, and it is still covered, take it to the store.

If it is not covered anymore, there are a ton of videos on YouTube on how to take the trackball out. I stripped my old Blackberry down to the bone, and was able to put it back together.

*fap fap fap*

[Hottub]

http://images.pinstack.com/themes/imgs/Blackberry_storm_vs_Apple_iphone.jpg

[Fallon]

http://images.pinstack.com/themes/imgs/Blackberry_storm_vs_Apple_iphone.jpg

iPhone is going down!!

[happytypinggirl]

i love my blackberry so much!! i love messenger, love the email accessibility and oh man, i actually use the camera phone even though i swore i'd never care about one.

only thing i dont like is the layout of the contacts. oh well, cant have everything.

:) :) :)

[Don Stugots]

i think the Storm is coming home with me! it looks cool.

[Hottub]

Here's the discussion (http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com/showthread.php?t=89360) at Pinstack.

[Don Stugots]

Here's the discussion (http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com/showthread.php?t=89360) at Pinstack.

you really are a geek.

[Hottub]

Hah. I even replied.
Phone geek that I am.

[sr71blackbird]

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I saw another video where they claim that there is something about it that makes it seem as if you are typing on actual keys. I am not sure how thats possible, but..

[sr71blackbird]

Hah. I even replied.
Phone geek that I am.

lol

[Hottub]

The screen actually depresses while you are typing. The iPhone is a solid piece of glass.

[sr71blackbird]

I have service from AT&T and I doubt that I would switch to Verizon just to get this phone. But I am getting pissed that the fucking Bold is taking so long to come out. I am soon eligible for an upgrade and I want the Bold, now it seems like I will have to wait who knows how long, probably next year, unless someone knows something that I do not.

[Don Stugots]

Hah. I even replied.
Phone geek that I am.


nice post

The screen actually depresses while you are typing. The iPhone is a solid piece of glass.

i am liking that.

[Hottub]

Bold is a Souped up, turbocharged Curve. I will not make a move until they do the same to the Pearl.
Size matters.

http://www.gizmowatch.com/images/rim-curve-vs-pearl_48.jpg

[sr71blackbird]

Bold is a Souped up, turbocharged Curve. I will not make a move until they do the same to the Pearl.
Size matters.

http://www.gizmowatch.com/images/rim-curve-vs-pearl_48.jpg

I love the size of my Curve. I think the Pearl is stupid with the two letters per key thing. But after seeing the Storm, I am thinking about that now. Fuck. I just went the the Verizon website and see that you can enter your email address to get info on the Storm. I had bad experience with Verizon and switched the AT&T and have been pretty happy.

[Fallon]

When the frick is Sprint gonna get the 4.5 upgrade for the 8330 Curve?

[Hottub]

When the frick is Sprint gonna get the 4.5 upgrade for the 8330 Curve?

Look back in the thread. Some of us successfully upgraded months ago.

*edit* I think sprint has their version ready. Check your Desktop Mgr.

[Don Stugots]

no release date yet for the storm. come on!

[JimBeam]

I don't like the Bold.

Only advantages are the media player and the video camera.

I don't like the look.

Wish it was closer to either the Pearl or the Curve.

[Fallon]

Look back in the thread. Some of us successfully upgraded months ago.

*edit* I think sprint has their version ready. Check your Desktop Mgr.

I click the desktop manager update dealy and it doesn't have a OS update. Just other shit.

[Hottub]

Then you may need to use alternate means.
The download is flawles.
Just be sure to back up first.
The browser is WAY faster.

[Fallon]

I DID IT! I DID IT!

Woot!

Right now I'm watching Lil Jimmy on Carson Daly via youtube on my blackberry.

[Pats82]

Hey everyone new here. I have a BB Curve on ATT should I switch to the Bold or goto Verizon and get the Storm??

[sr71blackbird]

Hey everyone new here. I have a BB Curve on ATT should I switch to the Bold or goto Verizon and get the Storm??

Thats what I am thinking. I wonder what is taking AT&T so long to get either the Bold or the Storm. I have had a good experience so far with AT&T, but I want this phone.

[Pats82]

Ill do anything but I wont get an iPhone!

[Don Stugots]

Ok, since the nice folks at VZ WIRELESS have no idea when the Storm is coming, they are sending me a curve tomorrow. I will be one of you soon enough.

[Hottub]

Should have gone for the Pearl, but none the less...


ONE OF US!!

[Don Stugots]

Should have gone for the Pearl, but none the less...


ONE OF US!!

is the Pearl a Verizon phone?

[Hottub]

It's a BlackBerry. They all offer it.
I see you having a hard time typing on the Curve.

http://www.gizmowatch.com/images/rim-curve-vs-pearl_48.jpg

With your big, fat, sexy construction worker hands.:wub:

[Don Stugots]

they told me it has a full keyboard. i hope they didn't lie to me or I will be getting an Iphone on the spot next door at At&t.

[PapaBear]

they told me it has a full keyboard. i hope they didn't lie to me or I will be getting an Iphone on the spot next door at At&t.pteThe Pearl is "sort of" a full keyboard. There are two letters assigned to each button (except for M and L) but it's QWERTY. It takes getting used to, but it's still a lot better than regular phone keyboards.

[Don Stugots]

pteThe Pearl is "sort of" a full keyboard. There are two letters assigned to each button (except for M and L) but it's QWERTY. It takes getting used to, but it's still a lot better than regular phone keyboards.

if i open the box and that phone is in there, i will fucking smash it and the treo as well.

[mikeyboy]

Should have gone for the Pearl

Nah. 8800 series FTW!

[Doctor Manhattan]

pteThe Pearl is "sort of" a full keyboard. There are two letters assigned to each button (except for M and L) but it's QWERTY. It takes getting used to, but it's still a lot better than regular phone keyboards.

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2411/blackberrypearlmu8.jpg

That is not a full keyboard, I my opinion it's not a full qwerty keyboard unless the 1-0 digits get there own keys as well as each letter.
if i open the box and that phone is in there, i will fucking smash it and the treo as well.

I am thinking of going with an iPhone but am waiting to see the price on the Blackberry Storm before I take the plunge into that device (which has tons of flaws but a bunch of pluses that match up with my needs) I'm on a BB 8700 that I got from work but I want my own Smartphone that isn't tied into them.

[Don Stugots]

I feel the same way about the iphone but money is a bit tight until after the holidays and VZWireless owes me a phone. I was thinking of holding onto the blackberry then, getting the storm in the spring.

[drjoek]

I just added the Yahoo Go 3.0 to the bb. It is a real nice organized tool worth taking a look at. I use my yahoo as my home page on PC so I'm comfortable with Yahoo it does have an advertisement you can stumble onto if your not careful but I don't mind. I like the widget.

[Don Stugots]

yep, its mine for now:

http://www.retrevo.com/content/files/images/products/blackberry-curve.jpg

[Doctor Manhattan]

I'm watching Apple's keynote regarding the new laptops that just came out. The Executive VP and Chief operating officer of Apple came up to talk about the "State of the Mac" and I noticed he had what looked like a Blackberry.

Just sayin'

[RAAMONE]

so i finally reistered my blackberry for the internet

why do all the pages look so shitty...some pages dont even work, is that just how it is?

[mikeyboy]

so i finally reistered my blackberry for the internet

why do all the pages look so shitty...some pages dont even work, is that just how it is?

Some pages look like shit because they are formatted for computer browsers, and they haven't implemented a mobile skin. Try the OperaMini (http://www.operamini.com/) browser

[sr71blackbird]

Looks cool Mikey, thanks. I will check it out. I found this on youtube:


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

[RAAMONE]

why cant i watch videos on the net?

[Don Stugots]

I can

[Hottub]

why cant i watch videos on the net?

Are you up to OS 4.5 yet?

[RAAMONE]

Are you up to OS 4.5 yet?

i dont know? what is that? and how do i do that?

i'm dumb when it comes to this stuff

[Hottub]

Go to settings. Then click "Aboot".
Your OS should be the 3rd line.

[RAAMONE]

Go to settings. Then click "Aboot".
Your OS should be the 3rd line.

4.3 how do i get 4.5

[Goatweed]

4.3 how do i get 4.5
your carrier's website should have the most up-to-date OS version, and that will be the only one it provides any support for. Recently almost all of the carries made 4.5 available - EXCEPT for Verizon. If you have VZ, your options are to wait till they release it or locate another carrier's copy and use that. Apparently all of the OS's are similar but there is a file you need to delete in order to use one carrier's version on another's phone.

Forums like Crackberry.com and Pinstack.com have detailed threads - I personally have Verizon and I'm on 4.3, sadly. I was tempted to update my own to 4.5 but I'm chicken shit and I'd hate to brick my phone and have VZW tell me it's my fault.

[RAAMONE]

your carrier's website should have the most up-to-date OS version, and that will be the only one it provides any support for. Recently almost all of the carries made 4.5 available - EXCEPT for Verizon. If you have VZ, your options are to wait till they release it or locate another carrier's copy and use that. Apparently all of the OS's are similar but there is a file you need to delete in order to use one carrier's version on another's phone.

Forums like Crackberry.com and Pinstack.com have detailed threads - I personally have Verizon and I'm on 4.3, sadly. I was tempted to update my own to 4.5 but I'm chicken shit and I'd hate to brick my phone and have VZW tell me it's my fault.

thanks...i'll check at&t's site

[Hottub]

Goatweed. Some of us here (myself included) successfully jumped to 4.5. It's easy and reversable. Look back a few pages.

[RAAMONE]

thanks...i'll check at&t's site

ok...i cant find it anywhere at at&t

[Goatweed]

Goatweed. Some of us here (myself included) successfully jumped to 4.5. It's easy and reversable. Look back a few pages.indeed, as have many others on NN boards but some have also had issues, exp with VZW phones. I'm sure the odds are more than good that any build will work so long as the proper steps are taken - but if something goes awry and the phone becomes screwy despite a backup realod, VZW wont be helpful.

Rumor has it that VZ was supposed to release 4.5 on the 10th but that didn't come to pass.

[Doctor Manhattan]

Blackberry Storm to arrive on October 22nd? (http://www.dialaphone.co.uk/blog/?p=2282)*

*it's a .co.uk site so I'm not sure if I trust it

[Doctor Manhattan]

Well, I am seeing ads for it, but I don't think it's coming out tomorrow. Any word on when?

[oh_kee_pa]

it was announced the bold is coming out nov. 4th...

im an iphone user thats looking for a change.... i think i might be picking this up

[Don Stugots]

Well, I am seeing ads for it, but I don't think it's coming out tomorrow. Any word on when?

Nothing.

I did put my twitter and facebook apps on my curve and they are perfect. Next up will be a blogging app to sync with blog site, if there is one.

[Doctor Manhattan]

im an iphone user thats looking for a change...

And I'm a Blackberry user looking for a change. I thought the Storm would be enough of a change while sticking with RIM. I am getting tired of waiting for information I need a new phone soon.

[PD]

found this program discussed on Howardforums
has anyone here used this?

http://www.vlingo.com/

[Hottub]

I started to download it, but got a warning it did not support 4.5. I bailed out of the install.

No biggie, I guess.

[Goatweed]

4.5 now officially available for Verizon berry users.

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

[mikeyboy]

4.5 now officially available for Verizon berry users.

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

finally!

[sr71blackbird]

Do they have anything like this for AT&T customers?

[Goatweed]

finally!did you install it yet? I just got the new OS and the new DM - it took forever to download from their servers.

[sr71blackbird]

Anyone know if something similar from AT&T?

[Doctor Manhattan]

A little more information about the BB Storm (http://estore.vzwshop.com/storm/?email=HBX&CMP=EMC-C-C-S-BBERRY-Rvel). I'm still waiting for this before deciding about buying an iPhone.

[sr71blackbird]

I have AT&T and a month ago I saw that Verizon had a sign up page for info on the Storm. Today I get an email from them that it will be coming soon. Very shortly after that I get an email from AT&T that they now have the Bold. I go to the store and check out the Bold. Overall its bigger than my Curve and the screen is almost thee same size. Its slick looking. But the Storm has a better camera and touch screen. No one I ever talked to at AT&T seems to known when or if the Storms ever coming. I want to see them both before I commit. My contracts due for an upgrade in December.

[donnie_darko]

verizon seems to hold out on their products a bit longer than other carriers, probably trying to limit possible exposure to their csr's.

the bold has been plagued by software glitches, as is the storm, there's also a new curve coming pretty soon as well... so there will be plenty of options.

one of my friends at verizon has had hands on time with the storm and really liked it. I'm still not too sure about having to press the screen though.....

[sr71blackbird]

The thing that appeals to me the most about the storm is its camera. I like keys too though.
I wish my Curve was quicker on the net. But I have heard strange things about the 3G network not being all its cracked up to be. I am torn to be honest...

[RAAMONE]

i saw the iphone has an app that allows you to hold your phone up to a speaker and then the phone tells you what song it is

does blackberry have anything like this?

[PD]

I have AT&T and a month ago I saw that Verizon had a sign up page for info on the Storm. Today I get an email from them that it will be coming soon. Very shortly after that I get an email from AT&T that they now have the Bold. I go to the store and check out the Bold. Overall its bigger than my Curve and the screen is almost thee same size. Its slick looking. But the Storm has a better camera and touch screen. No one I ever talked to at AT&T seems to known when or if the Storms ever coming. I want to see them both before I commit. My contracts due for an upgrade in December.
doesn't seem to be what they are working on.
after storm, it seems to be wifi curve and Javeline (bb 8900).

I've posted it before but good phone site:
http://www.howardforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=221

[Whiskeyportal]

i just oredered my storm, i can't wait to get it. i've posted that howardforums link too, great site

[Doctor Manhattan]

Finally a release date: Next Tuesday, November 21st and it will be $199.99 (actually $249.99 - $50 mail in rebate)

http://estore.vzwshop.com/storm/

[sr71blackbird]

I saw on youtube a guy demonstrating the Storm and he seemed to have trouble typing on it. I love the idea, but I think the technology is still a little new. Even the iPhone seems difficult to type on. I think I am going to go for the Bold in December.

[JerseySean]

I saw on youtube a guy demonstrating the Storm and he seemed to have trouble typing on it. I love the idea, but I think the technology is still a little new. Even the iPhone seems difficult to type on. I think I am going to go for the Bold in December.

Apparantly it takes a little getting used to. I
ve had problems for a few days with every new Blackberry Ive gotten over the years. After a day or two its fine.

[grlNIN]

i saw the iphone has an app that allows you to hold your phone up to a speaker and then the phone tells you what song it is

does blackberry have anything like this?

I bought the LG Voyager like 2 days ago and there was an app i found for doing this.

I would assume that if i can find and app on the VYGR then it would most likely be on a BB.

I know that doesn't answer the question but may be helpful.

[JerseySean]

I bought the LG Voyager like 2 days ago

WHY????

[PD]

so far I'm still waiting for what I want. I currently have AT&T but the contract is up
BBerry bold looks great, but its a bit big and expensive. Storm- I'd need to switch to verizon (and in the process need 5 new phones for my family plan), and Storm doesn't have wifi; because my number 1 issue is contact management I don't plan on keeping the BBery service, and wifi gives an alternative.

Hopefully the 8900 (Javeline)- which is the update to the Curve- makes its way to AT&T US sooner rather than later; it seems to be better suited to me if it's not too expensive.

[JimBeam]

Why did BlackBerry enter into an exclusive deal w/ Verizon for the Storm ?

I was under the impression that they had a fairly long and tight relationship w/ AT&T.

Not sure how much money they could've gotten from Verizon to strike that deal but I doubt it could be worth as much as what they could've got from adding the AT&T folks.

On a side note why would we need WiFi on the phones ?

My Pearl seems to get internet connections everywhere.

What does the WiFi add ?

[PapaBear]

The latest update for Google Maps is nice. I haven't done much with it, but I'm also loving the new beta version of Opera mini. Of the other apps I use for my Pearl, I still love Ramble IM, but I really wish there was a way to get it to use notification sounds. When it's running, an incoming IM only makes a barely audible beep. When I'm logged in, but not running it, it doesn't give any audible notification at all. It just shows a visible notification.

[Dougie]

I refuse to get a new BB until they make one that can use Flash. Does anyone know why this is so difficult for phone makers to incorporate?
Not even the God Like iPhone has it... why?

[Doctor Manhattan]

Why did BlackBerry enter into an exclusive deal w/ Verizon for the Storm ?

I was under the impression that they had a fairly long and tight relationship w/ AT&T.

I think the BB Bold is only AT&T. I hate exclusive deals like that. Just put them out for all carriers (with slightly different models like they generally do)

[JimBeam]

What about the necessity for WiFi ?

[mikeyboy]

What about the necessity for WiFi ?

I believe faster web surfing in hot spots.

[Hottub]

I believe faster web surfing in hot spots.

Yup.

[donnie_darko]

wifi is great, it's a lot faster than the phones data connection, especially with a phone like the curve which isn't 3g.

and i thought this was fairly obvious, but the storm is a verizon exclusive the same way the iphone is at&t exclusive, verizon needed an exclusive phone because of the amount of people who are switching carriers to get an iphone.

Hell when i worked for T-Mobile, they enacted a code within the system for lost contract due to the iphone.

I don't think most people realize how much of an impact the iphone has had on the U.S. phone industry.

[sr71blackbird]

If you are worried about your phone getting scratched, I got this stuff on ebay and it is this film that you soak in warm water and press it into the phone. Its really good stuff and cuts glare and adds grip and protections. Just go on ebay and search your phone and model and put "cp" after and it pulls up the stuff.

Here are links (http://shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQ_nkwZblackberryQ20curveQ20cpQQ_armrsZ1QQ_from ZR40QQ_mdoZ)

[donnie_darko]

also i have a friend at vzw whose been spending a lot of time with the storm, and for any of you waiting for it prepare to be a beta tester because the software is still buggy.

And if you've spent anytime with the iphone the storm will seem really slow.

I'm sure rim will get the bugs worked out eventually, hell it took apple a year to get to the 2.1 firmware, so if you are an early adopter just give it some time.

[Doctor Manhattan]

...Hell when i worked for T-Mobile, they enacted a code within the system for lost contract due to the iphone.


Do people really tell them why they are leaving? Whenever I cancel anything I might tell them why I don't want their service anymore but would never give details about where I'm going. It is none of their business.

also i have a friend at vzw...

Oh yeah? Well I listen to two radio shows.

That doesn't really work. Nevermind...

[PD]

What about the necessity for WiFi ?

I believe faster web surfing in hot spots.

plus for cheap sob's like me who don't get business to pay for the internet, it gives me another option.

[TonyStark]

Storm is only 5 days away!!

[Misteriosa]

really? i thought it comes out on friday(11/21). oh man... now im unsure. i want to get this :down:

[Whiskeyportal]

Storm is only 5 days away!!

5 days? I'm picking mine up Friday morning at 9am, I don't know what you're talking about. Less than 2 days sir.

[Fallon]

5 days? I'm picking mine up Friday morning at 9am, I don't know what you're talking about. Less than 2 days sir.

Maybe he's talking about bad weather.

[Doctor Manhattan]

http://estore.vzwshop.com/storm/ Comes out on Friday the 21st

[donnie_darko]

if you've used an iphone don't bother with the storm...software is still slowwwwww...touchscreen not so responsive...

a buddy had to upgrade the ones at work to the release software, hoping it would fix these issues....its still not so fun.

if any of you are considering getting one, please try one in store, and if you do get one never use an iphone...ever..

apparently pcworld agrees
http://www.pcworld.com/article/154212/blackberrys_storm_awkward_and_disappointing.html

[Doctor Manhattan]

Looks like I'll be getting an iPhone. I will still check out the Storm tomorrow for myself but I've seen a few videos of people using them and it doesn't seem to work. So unless it really impresses me I will be leaving RIM.

I hope Jim Norton gets the Storm and likes it, because I do want to hear him take a shit on an
iPhone. Just not the one I'm getting.

[Whiskeyportal]

I don't understand why in the fuck Verizon doesn't carry the iphone. I remember when I was a kid and Verizon started I owned AT&T stocks, and got Verizon stock free because AT&T was the parent company. Am I wrong? Did they split off completely? Oh well, I'm still excited to get my storm in the morning I hope.

[west milly Tom]

I am also getting the storm tomorrow. I'm very excited

[Misteriosa]

I am also getting the storm tomorrow. I'm very excited

me too http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/Misteriosa_NYC/smilies/highfive2.gif

[west milly Tom]

me too http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/Misteriosa_NYC/smilies/highfive2.gif

Ill PM you my PIN

[Misteriosa]

getting ready to pick up the storm. hopefully they have one for me... :o