Anyone have a blackberry phone. I was thinking of getting one of Blackberry 9700 and was wondering if anyone has got this type of phone. I have been a nokia man for years and was also interested in the Nokia E72 which looks pretty similar to the Blackberry. Is a Blackberry worth all the hype?
iPhone all the way Jim!
Why not an iPhone Jim?
Dont like touch screen phones lads. Ive been lookin at the Blackberry 9700 and the nokia e72 and i like the size of them and the qwerty keyboard thing. The instand chat thing looks like a good job with the blackberry aswell.
Forgive my ignorance on blackberries / iphones, but...
you can connect to the net via your home wireless?
you have constant fast access to the net?
what are the costs of the above?
what are the general costs of the handsets and the monthly usage?
The one i would be looking at would be 35 quid per month, free phone, for 600 mins, unlimited texts, free internet and free blackberry pack that you need apparently. I also get 50 for handing in my old phone and 3 months free insurance. That with phones 4u and a vodafone network.
Quote from: hardstation on March 11, 2010, 11:40:01 PM
Flowers, dresses, hotels, cars, meals, bands all the way Jim.
It's iPhone Jim, but not as we know it.
Quote from: Uladh on March 12, 2010, 12:16:11 AM
Forgive my ignorance on blackberries / iphones, but...
you can connect to the net via your home wireless?
you have constant fast access to the net?
what are the costs of the above?
what are the general costs of the handsets and the monthly usage?
Yes
Yes - depending on the strength of the 3G signal in your area
Not sure about tarrifs at home, but its expensive enough monthly bill here $100+
I guess you can get them free on some tarrifs and service providers
There is a full thread on it - just search iPhone 3G
I always had an iPhone but recently made the jump to Blackberry and have to say I'm well impressed!! Better all-rounder than the iphone and the blackberry server is superb!!! ;-)
Just 1 thing Jim, check Voda's fair usage policy for data and unlimited texts!!!
was always a Nokia man and in the last few months went Blackberry. The curve 8900 i think it is.
Class phone- it's not flash and it does lack some of the addons my last Nokia maybe had but it just does all i need without any pissing about to be honest. Having messenger and email on the go at all times is a bonus. Would defo recommend. iPhones are for losers.
I have the iPhone, herself has the Blackberry. I don't really see anything, at all, that'd make me want to jump across.
Quote from: GetOffThePitch on March 12, 2010, 10:25:40 AM
was always a Nokia man and in the last few months went Blackberry. The curve 8900 i think it is.
Class phone- it's not flash and it does lack some of the addons my last Nokia maybe had but it just does all i need without any pissing about to be honest. Having messenger and email on the go at all times is a bonus. Would defo recommend. iPhones are for losers.
Are you 14 ::) Maybe you should get a job as a technology journalist.
Would not recommend the Storm but couldn't say a bad word against the Curve and 9700. Again it depends on your requirements, if you send alot of mails on the move they are ideal due to the keyboard. I'd disagree about it being a better all rounder, browsing the web is tedious and the media player is no where near as good as the Iphone. For all the shite in the Iphone app store, there are apps I couldn't live without. The Sonas controller app is superb, I can switch the music on in the house before I get in the front door ;)
Quote from: ONeill on March 12, 2010, 10:31:22 AM
I have the iPhone, herself has the Blackberry. I don't really see anything, at all, that'd make me want to jump across.
Different thread for that sort of thing, we're talking about phones here.
I've been experimenting with having no mobile for the last few weeks. There's a lot to be said for it - great peace without it. I'd only miss it in an emergency. God be with the days when a blackberry was a fruit.
Quote from: Asal Mor on March 12, 2010, 11:23:24 AM
I've been experimenting with having no mobile for the last few weeks. There's a lot to be said for it - great peace without it. I'd only miss it in an emergency. God be with the days when a blackberry was a fruit.
Simple times, better times ;)
Quote from: thebigfella on March 12, 2010, 10:50:34 AM
Quote from: GetOffThePitch on March 12, 2010, 10:25:40 AM
was always a Nokia man and in the last few months went Blackberry. The curve 8900 i think it is.
Class phone- it's not flash and it does lack some of the addons my last Nokia maybe had but it just does all i need without any pissing about to be honest. Having messenger and email on the go at all times is a bonus. Would defo recommend. iPhones are for losers.
Are you 14 ::) Maybe you should get a job as a technology journalist.
Certainly not 14. and i stand over my statement. People with iPhones have certain needy personality types. They rave about what they have, and what other phones don't have. Yet when you think about it- the iPhone is useful for being able to do a lot of pretty useless stuff :)
Is that critique OK?
What's the story with the blackberry / iphone when you're out of the country? same massive roaming charges as the ordinary phone?
I thought there was supposed to be new EU legislation to prevent rip-off roaming charges - am I dreaming?
I believe iPhones and Blackberrys are the worst inventions ever made. I'm not even crazy about having a mobile phone these days aside from emergencies.
We're all becoming too consumed with technology and more and more I see kids especially always texting or online or on their DS or whatever gadget it is. Sit in a restaurant or even a bar and people are together but texting -there's no interaction.
Having a Blackberry means you check every email as it comes in. Unless you are waiting on important news why is it necessary to read your emails immediately?
Also if your blackberry is connected to work emails you are never off work....
http://www.t3.com/feature/iphone-4-rumours-10-things-we-know-so-far
If you can hold off until June/July this year Jim, strong rumors that the 4G iphone will be available then, beware of great deals on the 3GS version now, it's their way of getting rid of them before the new version comes to the market.
Iphone is your only job Jim!
Definately not going to go for an iphone, i hate touchscreen phones plus i love the blackberry qwerty keyboard.
Quote from: The Iceman on March 12, 2010, 02:12:54 PM
I believe iPhones and Blackberrys are the worst inventions ever made. I'm not even crazy about having a mobile phone these days aside from emergencies.
We're all becoming too consumed with technology and more and more I see kids especially always texting or online or on their DS or whatever gadget it is. Sit in a restaurant or even a bar and people are together but texting -there's no interaction.
Having a Blackberry means you check every email as it comes in. Unless you are waiting on important news why is it necessary to read your emails immediately?
Also if your blackberry is connected to work emails you are never off work....
Ah and then you hit them with the overtime bill at the end of the year.
Thats a Bingo!
Quote from: mournerambler on March 12, 2010, 03:06:42 PM
http://www.t3.com/feature/iphone-4-rumours-10-things-we-know-so-far
If you can hold off until June/July this year Jim, strong rumors that the 4G iphone will be available then, beware of great deals on the 3GS version now, it's their way of getting rid of them before the new version comes to the market.
holding out for this too and hoping I can upgrade my 3g to it in September.
The wife has a blackberry and tells me that it is better than the iPhone but I think she is talking dung. She doesn't like touch screen phones either after her experience with the lg cookie (which as a touch screen doesn't compare to the iPhone at all).
I was showing my mate who has a Blackberry my iPhone the other week. He was very impressed with the iPhone, as he was never that happy with his Blackberry. I think it was Storm, but I wouldn't swear to it.
Quote from: Puckoon on March 12, 2010, 04:34:29 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 12, 2010, 02:12:54 PM
I believe iPhones and Blackberrys are the worst inventions ever made. I'm not even crazy about having a mobile phone these days aside from emergencies.
We're all becoming too consumed with technology and more and more I see kids especially always texting or online or on their DS or whatever gadget it is. Sit in a restaurant or even a bar and people are together but texting -there's no interaction.
Having a Blackberry means you check every email as it comes in. Unless you are waiting on important news why is it necessary to read your emails immediately?
Also if your blackberry is connected to work emails you are never off work....
Ah and then you hit them with the overtime bill at the end of the year.
Thats a Bingo!
If only there was over time - I would be a rich iceman
Quote from: JimStynes on March 12, 2010, 04:07:37 PM
Definately not going to go for an iphone, i hate touchscreen phones plus i love the blackberry qwerty keyboard.
Just in case your not aware Jim, the iphone also has a full qwerty keyboard feature.
Quote from: JimStynes on March 11, 2010, 11:34:46 PM
Anyone have a blackberry phone. I was thinking of getting one of Blackberry 9700 and was wondering if anyone has got this type of phone. I have been a nokia man for years and was also interested in the Nokia E72 which looks pretty similar to the Blackberry. Is a Blackberry worth all the hype?
Don't get it Jim...No signal where we live!! Paying for something you can't use!
Jim,
Just wanted to type Jim, .
Quote from: Take Your Points on March 12, 2010, 10:32:55 PM
Why type Jim, and not just Jim?
Ach I'm old-fashioned. It's like the way people used to write letters. I haven't written a letter in 3 years.
Quote from: Take Your Points on March 12, 2010, 10:53:41 PM
Quote from: ONeill on March 12, 2010, 10:46:48 PM
Ach I'm old-fashioned. It's like the way people used to write letters. I haven't written a letter in 3 years.
Amazing! I usually write and send an average of 4 letters per day and that doesn't include mailshots.
I got one of them kind of letters once. It wasnt your signature at the bottom, but needless to say the old man drove me into your office first thing the next morning.
Quote from: Take Your Points on March 12, 2010, 10:53:41 PM
Quote from: ONeill on March 12, 2010, 10:46:48 PM
Ach I'm old-fashioned. It's like the way people used to write letters. I haven't written a letter in 3 years.
Amazing! I usually write and send an average of 4 letters per day and that doesn't include mailshots.
Hand written?
http://noknok.tv/2009/11/16/nokia-e72-hits-uk-market/
I like the look of this bad boy aswell... Cant decide on what to do
Quote from: JimStynes on March 13, 2010, 12:07:40 PM
http://noknok.tv/2009/11/16/nokia-e72-hits-uk-market/
I like the look of this bad boy aswell... Cant decide on what to do
Ball of Scrap Jim and dont even come close to the Blackberry or iPhone!!!
Quote from: Candyman on March 13, 2010, 01:09:54 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 13, 2010, 12:07:40 PM
http://noknok.tv/2009/11/16/nokia-e72-hits-uk-market/
I like the look of this bad boy aswell... Cant decide on what to do
Ball of Scrap Jim and dont even come close to the Blackberry or iPhone!!!
I have always used nokia phones and this one gets good reviews plus it looks nice. Maybe its time for me and Nokia to part ways and go for the Blackberry.
Nokia E series AFAIK use the old symbian menu system.... In a nutshell its a new style handset with an old operating system!! Honestly wouldnt touch it!!
Ordered the blackberry lads, it will be here on Tuesday ;D
Anybody know some good apps worth downloading to the Blackberry? Only got the phone today and so far so good, still getting used to the qwerty keyboard though. My last phone was a nokia 6300 so its a big upgrade for me and it will probably take me a while getting used to this up to date technology.
Google talk... Great tool and I use it a lot!! Also the facebook app
Blackberry users - do you sync MS Outlook with your home PC or work PC?
Quote from: Take Your Points on March 18, 2010, 08:36:03 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 18, 2010, 08:22:21 PM
Blackberry users - do you sync MS Outlook with your home PC or work PC?
I am able to sync my emails with OWA, the web version of Outlook. However, it doesn't sync the calendar unless you get a meeting request which goes to my calendar. I am not sure how it would work if I had the MS Exchange connection.
Corporately, you need a thing called Blackberry Exchange Server (BES). But people who buy BB for themselves wouldnt be into that.
Quote from: Candyman on March 18, 2010, 07:46:14 PM
Google talk... Great tool and I use it a lot!! Also the facebook app
Found the facebook app to be pure crap I would just use the normal browser for that. If your into sports/football get the Goal and Score Apps. Current affairs i have the Reuters app which is pretty good. I also have the Flixter movie app which is good for movie reviews etc. Wish there was more UK based apps but im sure in time there will be more developed.
Crackberry and its forums are also worth checking out on a regular basis for tips, info and any problem you need solved.
Anybody know some good apps worth downloading to the Blackberry? Only got the phone today and so far so good, still getting used to the qwerty keyboard though. My last phone was a nokia 6300 so its a big upgrade for me and it will probably take me a while getting used to this up to date technology
Jim - I use the Word, Excel and PDF features from the Data-Viz application a lot in my business
Finding it a real pain in the ass finding good free apps. >:(
Also my new contract has unlimited internet plus the BIS thing. If u get BIS does this mean that there is no need for the unlimited internet that vodafone offer as BIS already offers unlimited internet?
Quote from: JimStynes on March 18, 2010, 11:40:07 PM
Finding it a real pain in the ass finding good free apps. >:(
Also my new contract has unlimited internet plus the BIS thing. If u get BIS does this mean that there is no need for the unlimited internet that vodafone offer as BIS already offers unlimited internet?
Im by no means an expert but for a Blackberry its all about having the BIS to operate email and internet. The unlimited internet means nothing for a Blackberry so maybe its best to speak to Vodafone to make sure your not getting charged for both.
a quick plug...
I've a brand new Blackberry 8520 for sale if anyones interested PM me!! ;D
Anyone know a good place to get phone insurance for the Blackberry Bold? Vodafone is 7.50 per month, is this reasonable enough?
Quote from: JimStynes on April 21, 2010, 02:26:31 PM
Anyone know a good place to get phone insurance for the Blackberry Bold? Vodafone is 7.50 per month, is this reasonable enough?
If you have contents insurance on your house, you should be covered but double check. Mobile insurance is the biggest f**king scam ever.
Just of late I cannot open excel spreadsheets that come as attchments
Is there anything I have done to cause this or what do i do to reactivate
Just out of curiosity - when you are looking at a whole bunch of blackberries - how do you know which one to pick?
Some great deals on Blackberry out at the moment...
Unlimited o2 calls
Unlimited texts (all networks!!)
Unlimited calls to any UK landline
Unlimited internet & email
600 cross network mins
Free Blackberry 8520
£35.25 / Month
Contact me for further details ;D
Looking to get a sim free blackberry phone, any1 recommend any in particular?
Is the Blackberry Storm any good?
Was gonna buy 2nd hand one off ebay to keep me going until I can get Iphone 4 next May.
Got a blackberry 8520 curve and can't seem to get on the internet with it only through the home wi-fi. I have took out a bolt on that includes the internet package. Has this to be registered on o2 aswell ? All suggestions welcome
Hard to get this out of your head once you hear it..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPZH4OysGZI
Quick question on the blackberry pearl..
Is there anyway to get a text message conversation on to your computer? I have about an important conversation that takes up about 300 messages (due to amount of words used) and I would like to get it saved on to computer but don't know how to. I have tried the 'send to email' option but that only works if you send each message individually. Is there a way to get it all on to computer in one go?
Thanks
would it not be easier to send it to a web based email address then save it that way?
Quote from: Square Ball on April 11, 2011, 09:07:12 PM
would it not be easier to send it to a web based email address then save it that way?
But you have to do it 300 times then, as it won't send the whole conversation, only each individual message at a time..Is there any quicker or easier way?
Quote from: Karl Kennedy on April 11, 2011, 09:17:32 PM
Quote from: Square Ball on April 11, 2011, 09:07:12 PM
would it not be easier to send it to a web based email address then save it that way?
But you have to do it 300 times then, as it won't send the whole conversation, only each individual message at a time..Is there any quicker or easier way?
I know with the BlackBerry Desktop software that I use with my 8520 I can hook up the phone and view the conversations within my text messages. Not sure what the 'copy and paste' possibilities are once you're looking at it on the computer but I'm assuming their should be a save feature there somewhere! Don't have the lead on me at the minute or I would check. Give it a go - should work!
Quote from: Karl Kennedy on April 11, 2011, 08:48:15 PM
Quick question on the blackberry pearl..
Is there anyway to get a text message conversation on to your computer? I have about an important conversation that takes up about 300 messages (due to amount of words used) and I would like to get it saved on to computer but don't know how to. I have tried the 'send to email' option but that only works if you send each message individually. Is there a way to get it all on to computer in one go?
Thanks
Selwyn Black in disguise?
I can't get 'places' working on the facebook application. Anyone else have this problem?
Go to options, location services and make sure they are "ON"
Is the Blackberry 9300 any use ?
Please tell me someone still reads this thread?? Im going out of my head! I had the blackberry appworld on my phone in my 'downloads' folder. But now its dissapearred! I cant see it anywhere?! I have googled it on my phone, downloaded the new version of it, but alas still cant find it anywhere on my phone?! >:(
Request for help, apologies if this has been repeated before.
I have a Blackberry curve had it a while now, but it keeps completely freezing on me and cant move the mouse pad button on it at all. Have to try and negotiate it using the buttons which only works occasionally.
Has this happened to anyone else and did you find any solutions for it.
At the moment it is spending more time frozen than working really frustrating, a battery pull does not solve it either.
Any help appreciated.
Quote from: NAG1 on June 22, 2011, 12:25:22 PM
Request for help, apologies if this has been repeated before.
I have a Blackberry curve had it a while now, but it keeps completely freezing on me and cant move the mouse pad button on it at all. Have to try and negotiate it using the buttons which only works occasionally.
Has this happened to anyone else and did you find any solutions for it.
At the moment it is spending more time frozen than working really frustrating, a battery pull does not solve it either.
Any help appreciated.
they stick from time to time, same with the ball. would say its hardware as opposed to software (though you could connect to desktop manager and upgrade, do no harm) or if its in warranty, get it replaced
Download the desktop manager and upgrade the software. Make sure to back up all data first...
Lads have never really synced it up to the computer so how would I go about this?
Thanks for the help, when its working it works perfectly which leads me to think its not a hardware issue if that makes sense.
Update: Downloaded the latest version of the software from Blackberry and it still hasnt fixed the tracker ball issue? Any other suggestions?
any of you tech kids know how much it costs to use the BBM feature?
I have been told it costs nothing by some people however others say that the charges relate to Data being used...
The reason I ask is, my phone is a work phone, and I'm afriad of getting a eating for a large bill very soon
Quote from: Jimmylong on June 22, 2011, 04:28:41 PM
any of you tech kids know how much it costs to use the BBM feature?
I have been told it costs nothing by some people however others say that the charges relate to Data being used...
The reason I ask is, my phone is a work phone, and I'm afriad of getting a eating for a large bill very soon
you'll be grand, its part of the data usage and uses very little...if your usage did rocket, the internet bolt can be added for around 8 - 10 quid per month with unlimited data
Quote from: J OGorman on June 22, 2011, 04:55:14 PM
Quote from: Jimmylong on June 22, 2011, 04:28:41 PM
any of you tech kids know how much it costs to use the BBM feature?
I have been told it costs nothing by some people however others say that the charges relate to Data being used...
The reason I ask is, my phone is a work phone, and I'm afriad of getting a eating for a large bill very soon
you'll be grand, its part of the data usage and uses very little...if your usage did rocket, the internet bolt can be added for around 8 - 10 quid per month with unlimited data
sound man, cheers
Have to say loving the fact that I get 10mb per day for international data roaming. Plenty for facebook, twitter and on here.
What are the main apps you all use?
At the minute I have:
Sky Sports Score Centre
Flixster
The Independent
As well as the Facebook, Twitter, Youtube that come with it...
Quote from: Don Johnson on July 21, 2011, 10:49:41 AM
What are the main apps you all use?
At the minute I have:
Sky Sports Score Centre
Flixster
The Independent
As well as the Facebook, Twitter, Youtube that come with it...
TuneWiki for radio stations
Copter
Who is it? assign colours for different folk ringing (complete gimmick but good craic)
BBC iplayer
Blackberry must have the worst set of apps available
Quote from: gerry on July 21, 2011, 11:09:00 AM
Blackberry must have the worst set of apps available
Worst set of handsets too.
Any one else gettnig pissed off with the current problems with Blackberry?
Aye, BBM is fucked up! Heard that it will last all week?
All we need now is the iPhone playing up then we can have the dream headline:
Apple and Blackberry Crumble!!
Quote from: NAG1 on October 12, 2011, 11:21:25 AM
Any one else gettnig pissed off with the current problems with Blackberry?
I feel so old school without BBM and internet on my phone. I haven't been on any social networks as I wouldnt bother logging onto them on computer. I constantly keep sending my text messages too early now as with BBM I used to send after a line or two and write the next bit if you know what i mean. Now this means im sending mulitiple texts.
Aw well.
Worse things in the world than the Blackberry Network being down. Maybe I will find myself now that I am out of the hub of social twittering. #notlikely
Quote from: Hashtag on October 12, 2011, 04:33:43 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on October 12, 2011, 11:21:25 AM
Any one else gettnig pissed off with the current problems with Blackberry?
I feel so old school without BBM and internet on my phone. I haven't been on any social networks as I wouldnt bother logging onto them on computer. I constantly keep sending my text messages too early now as with BBM I used to send after a line or two and write the next bit if you know what i mean. Now this means im sending mulitiple texts.
Aw well.
Worse things in the world than the Blackberry Network being down. Maybe I will find myself now that I am out of the hub of social twittering. #notlikely
I thought it was just mine that was playing up. Obv not then.
BBM and the net is all i really use mine for as well = BBM crying face.
Quote from: maggie on October 12, 2011, 04:45:57 PM
Quote from: Hashtag on October 12, 2011, 04:33:43 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on October 12, 2011, 11:21:25 AM
Any one else gettnig pissed off with the current problems with Blackberry?
I feel so old school without BBM and internet on my phone. I haven't been on any social networks as I wouldnt bother logging onto them on computer. I constantly keep sending my text messages too early now as with BBM I used to send after a line or two and write the next bit if you know what i mean. Now this means im sending mulitiple texts.
Aw well.
Worse things in the world than the Blackberry Network being down. Maybe I will find myself now that I am out of the hub of social twittering. #notlikely
I thought it was just mine that was playing up. Obv not then.
BBM and the net is all i really use mine for as well = BBM crying face.
Whats your Pin Maggie? ;) Thought I'd ask before Ziggy :-*
The 'iPhone brigade', as you put it maggie, phones are still working.
Quote from: maggie on October 12, 2011, 04:45:57 PM
Quote from: Hashtag on October 12, 2011, 04:33:43 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on October 12, 2011, 11:21:25 AM
Any one else gettnig pissed off with the current problems with Blackberry?
I feel so old school without BBM and internet on my phone. I haven't been on any social networks as I wouldnt bother logging onto them on computer. I constantly keep sending my text messages too early now as with BBM I used to send after a line or two and write the next bit if you know what i mean. Now this means im sending mulitiple texts.
Aw well.
Worse things in the world than the Blackberry Network being down. Maybe I will find myself now that I am out of the hub of social twittering. #notlikely
I thought it was just mine that was playing up. Obv not then.
BBM and the net is all i really use mine for as well = BBM crying face.
Do you not listen to the news Maggie. This has been on the news for the past three days. BB are having IT problems in one of their centres in England. Messing up all BB's in Europe, Asisa and Africa. Their back-up's failed. Plan B was a complete failure.
Quote from: Candyman on October 12, 2011, 04:50:04 PM
Quote from: maggie on October 12, 2011, 04:45:57 PM
Quote from: Hashtag on October 12, 2011, 04:33:43 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on October 12, 2011, 11:21:25 AM
Any one else gettnig pissed off with the current problems with Blackberry?
I feel so old school without BBM and internet on my phone. I haven't been on any social networks as I wouldnt bother logging onto them on computer. I constantly keep sending my text messages too early now as with BBM I used to send after a line or two and write the next bit if you know what i mean. Now this means im sending mulitiple texts.
Aw well.
Worse things in the world than the Blackberry Network being down. Maybe I will find myself now that I am out of the hub of social twittering. #notlikely
I thought it was just mine that was playing up. Obv not then.
BBM and the net is all i really use mine for as well = BBM crying face.
Whats your Pin Maggie? ;) Thought I'd ask before Ziggy :-*
#daterapealert
Is bbm still not working? Wile pain in the arse, it worked a bit for me yesterday then she's gone again today >:(
Quote from: windyshepardhenderson on October 12, 2011, 07:58:24 PM
Is bbm still not working? Wile pain in the arse, it worked a bit for me yesterday then she's gone again today >:(
They got it going and a few hours later, it broke again and spread to North America.
Quote from: Hashtag on October 12, 2011, 04:58:12 PM
Quote from: maggie on October 12, 2011, 04:45:57 PM
Quote from: Hashtag on October 12, 2011, 04:33:43 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on October 12, 2011, 11:21:25 AM
Any one else gettnig pissed off with the current problems with Blackberry?
I feel so old school without BBM and internet on my phone. I haven't been on any social networks as I wouldnt bother logging onto them on computer. I constantly keep sending my text messages too early now as with BBM I used to send after a line or two and write the next bit if you know what i mean. Now this means im sending mulitiple texts.
Aw well.
Worse things in the world than the Blackberry Network being down. Maybe I will find myself now that I am out of the hub of social twittering. #notlikely
I thought it was just mine that was playing up. Obv not then.
BBM and the net is all i really use mine for as well = BBM crying face.
Do you not listen to the news Maggie. This has been on the news for the past three days. BB are having IT problems in one of their centres in England. Messing up all BB's in Europe, Asisa and Africa. Their back-up's failed. Plan B was a complete failure.
No, and my phone is broken. ::)
Ok im gona finally take the plunge and try get a decent phone. Was gonna go for a blackberry but have this notion that il never get used to it and it be too hard to use or some crap. I havnt a clue about phones and normally just use any aul one that allows me to text and take calls. O2 have offered contract for £18.50 a month for blackberry 9300 with unlimited texts, 200 calls to any network and 250 to 02 numbers. Is this good? Ive always been pay and go but dont wanna change to contract with a blackberry then hate them.
Quote from: tyrone girl on October 14, 2011, 01:37:58 PM
Ok im gona finally take the plunge and try get a decent phone. Was gonna go for a blackberry but have this notion that il never get used to it and it be too hard to use or some crap. I havnt a clue about phones and normally just use any aul one that allows me to text and take calls. O2 have offered contract for £18.50 a month for blackberry 9300 with unlimited texts, 200 calls to any network and 250 to 02 numbers. Is this good? Ive always been pay and go but dont wanna change to contract with a blackberry then hate them.
:D complete technology fail.
Yes i would advise you go for this deal. Can I be the first to welcome you to 2011.
::) ::)
Whats wrong with the fact that i havnt got a blackberry or an iphone? I have this notion il hate it. I like the wee touch screen nokia i have at the minute. It does my job. Just when they phoned me with this offer got me thinking about maybe going with what everyone else has
Used to have an iPhone, then got a HTC and also have a Blackberry through work. All have differing plus points and also down sides.
iPhone has more Apps but mine was a 3G and could be slow as well as signal problems for internet and no flash player (for online videos of American TV Shows).
HTC is fast but have had signal problems for the net and also it completely packed in on me after 2 months and is currently away getting fixed, does have Flash Player though which is a huge plus point.
Blackberry is 100% signal wise, I love the keyboard but it doesn't have that many decent apps yet, no flash player and also the last few days of the network being down was a beyatch!!
All 3 much of a muchness I would say so it really depends on yourself!
Iphone 4 looks the business - I've a BlackBerry and it's a heap of shite - do not buy one!
Am looking at switching to iPhone though it's while dear to buy outright (I don't believe in contracts).
each to their own..but Ive a BB Torch and by fcuk shes some weapon, by far the best phone Ive had inc iPhone. Class camera, HD video and its great to watch videos / boxsets on
Quote from: J OGorman on October 14, 2011, 03:26:41 PM
each to their own..but Ive a BB Torch and by fcuk shes some weapon, by far the best phone Ive had inc iPhone. Class camera, HD video and its great to watch videos / boxsets on
Eh?? How are you watching boxsets or videos on it?
Quote from: screenexile on October 14, 2011, 03:42:47 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 14, 2011, 03:26:41 PM
each to their own..but Ive a BB Torch and by fcuk shes some weapon, by far the best phone Ive had inc iPhone. Class camera, HD video and its great to watch videos / boxsets on
Eh?? How are you watching boxsets or videos on it?
IMO the camera is pretty dung, esp as it doesnt have a flash. I like the keyboard rather than a touch screen and BBM (when it works) is pretty handy. If your friends have a BlackBerry-you can message them for free regardless of where you are.
Quote from: screenexile on October 14, 2011, 03:42:47 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 14, 2011, 03:26:41 PM
each to their own..but Ive a BB Torch and by fcuk shes some weapon, by far the best phone Ive had inc iPhone. Class camera, HD video and its great to watch videos / boxsets on
Eh?? How are you watching boxsets or videos on it?
4GB of data built in. PCWorld are selling 8 GB micro SD half-price (or they were) giving 12GB in total. Download or copy a boxset / movie to the PC, use Freemake to convert to mp4, connect BB and browse to the video folder and paste the converted video.
Just finished watching Boardwalk Empire, copied 5 episodes at a time. Had the 20 episodes of Forbrydelsen on it previously, 5 episodes at a time. Handy for planes, buses and even the bed at night
Quote from: maggie on October 14, 2011, 03:49:28 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 14, 2011, 03:42:47 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 14, 2011, 03:26:41 PM
each to their own..but Ive a BB Torch and by fcuk shes some weapon, by far the best phone Ive had inc iPhone. Class camera, HD video and its great to watch videos / boxsets on
Eh?? How are you watching boxsets or videos on it?
IMO the camera is pretty dung, esp as it doesnt have a flash. I like the keyboard rather than a touch screen and BBM (when it works) is pretty handy. If your friends have a BlackBerry-you can message them for free regardless of where you are.
the torch has a flash, think its either the curve or bold that doesnt. The torch has a good big screen and a proper keyboard underneath (that was the main reason i went for it, couldnt be typing on a touch screen)
Quote from: J OGorman on October 14, 2011, 03:51:57 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 14, 2011, 03:42:47 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 14, 2011, 03:26:41 PM
each to their own..but Ive a BB Torch and by fcuk shes some weapon, by far the best phone Ive had inc iPhone. Class camera, HD video and its great to watch videos / boxsets on
Eh?? How are you watching boxsets or videos on it?
4GB of data built in. PCWorld are selling 8 GB micro SD half-price (or they were) giving 12GB in total. Download or copy a boxset / movie to the PC, use Freemake to convert to mp4, connect BB and browse to the video folder and paste the converted video.
Just finished watching Boardwalk Empire, copied 5 episodes at a time. Had the 20 episodes of Forbrydelsen on it previously, 5 episodes at a time. Handy for planes, buses and even the bed at night
can the same be done for an iphone? wouldnt mind sticking a few movies on it if thats possible - what software etc is needed if it is ?
Or do you have to purchase from itunes? is that the only way ?
TIA
Quote from: J OGorman on October 14, 2011, 03:51:57 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 14, 2011, 03:42:47 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 14, 2011, 03:26:41 PM
each to their own..but Ive a BB Torch and by fcuk shes some weapon, by far the best phone Ive had inc iPhone. Class camera, HD video and its great to watch videos / boxsets on
Eh?? How are you watching boxsets or videos on it?
4GB of data built in. PCWorld are selling 8 GB micro SD half-price (or they were) giving 12GB in total. Download or copy a boxset / movie to the PC, use Freemake to convert to mp4, connect BB and browse to the video folder and paste the converted video.
Just finished watching Boardwalk Empire, copied 5 episodes at a time. Had the 20 episodes of Forbrydelsen on it previously, 5 episodes at a time. Handy for planes, buses and even the bed at night
Every day's a school day!!! That's brilliant I didn't even know my phone could do that. . . I would go with the BB Torch then Maggie it has shot up in my estimation!
As for yours lynchbhoy the iPhone is more than capable of doing that also providing you have enough space. It would be the same as JOG has outlined to get it into mp4 format then just add the movie to your iTunes library as you would a song, sync it to your phone and Bob's your uncle!
My BB still aint workin fully and about two weeks it stopped me sendin my brother is oz and friends in ny messages bia blackberry messenger...im not sure if this was due to blackberry problems or my fone or set up...very frustrating :(
Quote from: screenexile on October 14, 2011, 04:28:36 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 14, 2011, 03:51:57 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 14, 2011, 03:42:47 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 14, 2011, 03:26:41 PM
each to their own..but Ive a BB Torch and by fcuk shes some weapon, by far the best phone Ive had inc iPhone. Class camera, HD video and its great to watch videos / boxsets on
Eh?? How are you watching boxsets or videos on it?
4GB of data built in. PCWorld are selling 8 GB micro SD half-price (or they were) giving 12GB in total. Download or copy a boxset / movie to the PC, use Freemake to convert to mp4, connect BB and browse to the video folder and paste the converted video.
Just finished watching Boardwalk Empire, copied 5 episodes at a time. Had the 20 episodes of Forbrydelsen on it previously, 5 episodes at a time. Handy for planes, buses and even the bed at night
Every day's a school day!!! That's brilliant I didn't even know my phone could do that. . . I would go with the BB Torch then Maggie it has shot up in my estimation!
As for yours lynchbhoy the iPhone is more than capable of doing that also providing you have enough space. It would be the same as JOG has outlined to get it into mp4 format then just add the movie to your iTunes library as you would a song, sync it to your phone and Bob's your uncle!
thanks lads ,that works!!
Got the new curve, impressed so far! Quick question though, anyone use the ESPN Goals app? Does it work outside the UK?
http://hereisthecity.com/2011/10/13/my-blackberry-is-not-working/ (http://hereisthecity.com/2011/10/13/my-blackberry-is-not-working/)
What are the apps that they are giving away as compensation for the break down, any one know?
http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/blackberry-compensation-is-free-apps-but-no-refund-50005665/
I'm currently on a contract and I'm abroad at the minute so I'm trying to avoid using my internet (5 gig/month) because I've been told that it doesn't last as long outside the UK, does anyone know if using headphones during a phonecall takes away from my internet allowance? It says something about a radio when I plug it in and for some reason my O2 account isn't showing my data allowance usage!
Finally got me blackberry up and running still havnt a clue wat im at with it but big time loving the bbm part of it. I take it its free ???
Yup its free Tyrone G..class job if u have friends in oz etc..can keep in contact very easily..send voice notes which last up to a minute..send pictures easily etc..
Dropped my BB down the toilet last night in my mate's house when I was drunk.
Asshole.
Didn't work last night then worked for half an hour this morning before giving me the WSOD. Now everytime I turn it on it'sa WSOD.
Quote from: Don Johnson on October 23, 2011, 11:56:46 AM
Dropped my BB down the toilet last night in my mate's house when I was drunk.
Asshole.
Didn't work last night then worked for half an hour this morning before giving me the WSOD. Now everytime I turn it on it'sa WSOD.
Take the battery out and put battery and phone in the hot press for a couple of days
Quote from: Don Johnson on October 23, 2011, 11:56:46 AM
Dropped my BB down the toilet last night in my mate's house when I was drunk.
Asshole.
Didn't work last night then worked for half an hour this morning before giving me the WSOD. Now everytime I turn it on it'sa WSOD.
It'll probably need software reinstalled also.... If you haven't it backed up u won't be able to now but the install should work. But as stated, get it dried out properly... Make sure sim and micro sd are removed!!!
Get it packed in good old uncle Ben's rice. Leave it there for 3 or 4 days. It will suck the moisture out of it.
Already bought myself a new Bold but will try that rice thing anyway.
Not much difference between the Bold and the Curve I had.
Anyone know how i can connect to the wifi system at work? Have tried keying in codes from the router but no joy
Think I might go get the Bold swapped for an iPhone tonight. Not that impressed it is much of a step up from the Curve to be honest.
Plus it always scrolls up by itself for some reason. When I am typing a message the wee f**ker scrolls up to the previous messages and balls' up what I have been writing.
I have a Blackberry Torch myself and don't really like it,thinking of getting the iphone 4s myself.
Need help getting into bbm. There is an error message coming up
'uncaught exception java.lang.nullpointer.exception'
Wtf does it mean does anyone know and any ideas on what to do with it :-\
what's your pin I'll sort it ;)
Only messin, happened me before, but I just rebooted the phone and it fixed!
I added some people to my BBM a while back, they have accepted me, but it still coming up on mine and theirs pending. Anyone had this happen before?? Dunno what's going on with it. It is a puke, fellas I know down south and in America, can't get them added.
I'm thinking of getting the new BB Bold would anyone recommend it?
Yeah have it myself, very good, I take it you going for it on contract? wouldnt pay the payg price for it!
Took a picture on my BB today and went to send it to someone, it didn't send and then, when I went to my pictures, they were all gone! Anyone know the problem?
kids got a blackberry, how do you set up BBM?
Think they just go to the bbm icon, it may under instant messaging in some phones then go into view my profile then it will tell u their pin etc and they can add contacts or get their pin to give to others. No real setting up to it as such. Hope they enjoy :)