Blackberry users? - Page 3

Corey · 03-31-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Flexin

We have the 8900 now. My brother bought his a few weeks ago. They go for $225/3 year. Bold is $300/3 year. For some reason I thought that the Bold was $50 cheaper. They might have to kiss my ass on that one. Still not sure. The big problem is when I try the phones out I feel lost. And I want to touch the screen. I'm starting to get over that part but I'm not sure yet.

As far as waiting till the end of the year, my Treo started acting up a couple of months ago so I can't use (well I can but its a pain in the ass now) it anymore. This means I'm stuck with my wifes Nokia 5300. I hate her phone. I didn't mind it when it was her phone but I hate using it myself. So waiting to the end of the year might not be possible.

If I get one I might get one for her as well. I was thinking the Pearl for her but she likes the Pearl flip. I don't know what it is with people and those damn flip phones. I haven't liked flip phones since day one. But if she wants it thats up to her.

James

It is something you get used to. I briefly went back from the Storm to the Curve for a week just to play with it before completely dropping ATT and had a bitch of a time not trying to tap the screen to make a selection, but after two days, that was done. The little trackball is a very intuitive way to make selections and is quick to learn.

And as much as I dislike flip phones like you do, the Pearl Flip is a better, more up to date phone than the regular Pearl. It just looks half retarded.

Flexin · 03-31-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Corey

It is something you get used to. I briefly went back from the Storm to the Curve for a week just to play with it before completely dropping ATT and had a bitch of a time not trying to tap the screen to make a selection, but after two days, that was done. The little trackball is a very intuitive way to make selections and is quick to learn.

And as much as I dislike flip phones like you do, the Pearl Flip is a better, more up to date phone than the regular Pearl. It just looks half retarded.

The track ball is quick but maybe its the icons or something. Maybe its just I don't want to leave my Palm but it just looks off. I'm sure I could figure it out quick. I had to feel my way around the Treo when I bought that too. I think I'm mad because I can't find something with 100% of what I want.

What did they change with the flip? The phone itself doesn't seem to be built as well as the old Pearl.

James

Corey · 04-01-2009, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Flexin

The track ball is quick but maybe its the icons or something. Maybe its just I don't want to leave my Palm but it just looks off. I'm sure I could figure it out quick. I had to feel my way around the Treo when I bought that too. I think I'm mad because I can't find something with 100% of what I want.

What did they change with the flip? The phone itself doesn't seem to be built as well as the old Pearl.

James

There's more internal memory on the Flip (128 megs vs. 64 megs), the Flip sports the newer 4.6 OS that is slightly more media friendly and has a better browser, and the keys feel bigger and slightly more responsive.

Homeslice · 04-01-2009, 12:34 AM

I like flips because you can just throw them in a pocket without the buttons snagging on anything or collecting dust. Plus if you're too lazy to dig out your headset, a flipphone is nicer to talk on than a brick phone, because it fully extends from your ear to your mouth.

Corey · 04-01-2009, 01:33 AM

And slightly related, the App Store finally launched about 15 minutes ago for all you Blackberry folks. It's downloadable at mobile.blackberry.com through the App World link, even though it says coming soon.

Flexin · 04-01-2009, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

I like flips because you can just throw them in a pocket without the buttons snagging on anything or collecting dust. Plus if you're too lazy to dig out your headset, a flipphone is nicer to talk on than a brick phone, because it fully extends from your ear to your mouth.

Yeah thats what everyone said that had the Motorola flip back in the day and I had my Nokia 100. You don't need the mic to touch your mouth for someone to hear you. I have always owned "brick" phones and I never had a problem.

Jamess

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Originally Posted by Corey

There's more internal memory on the Flip (128 megs vs. 64 megs), the Flip sports the newer 4.6 OS that is slightly more media friendly and has a better browser, and the keys feel bigger and slightly more responsive.

Thanks.

James

Mr Lefty · 04-01-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Corey

And slightly related, the App Store finally launched about 15 minutes ago for all you Blackberry folks. It's downloadable at mobile.blackberry.com through the App World link, even though it says coming soon.

just saw that this morning... so much for sign'n up for updates... did that two weeks ago... no update... just a launch... but hell guess that's better than nothing at all

Angee · 04-01-2009, 08:02 AM

Rob has the Bold and it does EVERYTHING...well, not dishes, but you get my jist... He loves it. He has it synchronized with exchange/outlook and it updates like every 15 minutes. It's got a trackball and is easy to maneuver around the web on. There's quite a few websites that sell accessories at a reasonable cost, and I swear, he has them all.

Curb · 04-01-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Flexin

How long will it last you? With my Treo I was going all day texting like crazy (no surfing after I received my cell bill after my daughter was born.

), plus a lot of phone calls and have power at the end of the day. I think I could go a day and half if I used it a lot but I charged it every night so I was good to go all day.

James

the specs say it has 4.5 hours of talk time not sure what the standby time is. but i'm usually good on it for a solid day then i need to hit the charger up. i usually stick on the mobile charger on my way home from work if its really low.

Apoc · 04-05-2009, 09:33 PM

I got a blackberry curve. I couldnt justify 250$ for the bold when the curve was free. And I am totally satisfied. The phone does more than I had ever hoped it could.

Ive downloaded all the standard apps, like google maps, browsers, weather, that kind of stuff. What other apps are out there, 3rd party stuff you guys find useful? And where do you find them?

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04-01-2009, 12:34 AM	#24
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I like flips because you can just throw them in a pocket without the buttons snagging on anything or collecting dust. Plus if you're too lazy to dig out your headset, a flipphone is nicer to talk on than a brick phone, because it fully extends from your ear to your mouth.

04-05-2009, 09:33 PM	#30
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	I got a blackberry curve. I couldnt justify 250$ for the bold when the curve was free. And I am totally satisfied. The phone does more than I had ever hoped it could. Ive downloaded all the standard apps, like google maps, browsers, weather, that kind of stuff. What other apps are out there, 3rd party stuff you guys find useful? And where do you find them?