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bb kid

10-04-2006, 02:43 AM

Hello all,

Was searching around for a good forum, and I believe i've found it. My bb 8703 will be arriving at my office today.

So my question is, whats the one program you (all who are reading this) think I must have on my bb. I'm a huge fan of apps and really enjoy ones that make life easier, or when in long meetings, make life fun.

Any all suggestions welcomes.

pspiegel

10-04-2006, 03:39 AM

Berry411 or google maps (Google Maps (http://www.google.com/gmm)) are both excellent...

bit_bucket

10-04-2006, 05:32 AM

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry8703e/4.1.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/104)

Hello all,

Was searching around for a good forum, and I believe i've found it. My bb 8703 will be arriving at my office today.

So my question is, whats the one program you (all who are reading this) think I must have on my bb. I'm a huge fan of apps and really enjoy ones that make life easier, or when in long meetings, make life fun.

Any all suggestions welcomes.

If your on Sprint, download the TeleNav software using the on device browser. It is what I consider to be the killer app.

nicu2001

10-04-2006, 07:57 AM

I use google maps more than anything on my bb.. I just got telenav up but I still think the ui of google maps is better for finding things

illmaticone

10-04-2006, 07:58 AM

berry411 is very handy!

hades

10-04-2006, 08:11 AM

I definitely think google maps is the best app. I find myself using that regularly, even moreso than TeleNav. The other app that I love is bb light...I like to have the backlight controled by user interface or removal from the holster (if you use one.)

My 8703 arrives today as well, but I'm not sure if the bb light app is necessary with the ambient light sensor that comes on it. Anyone know if this is still a good program?

jungleland

10-04-2006, 08:27 AM

Berry411 or google maps (Google Maps (http://www.google.com/gmm)) are both excellent...

Yup, my 2 most used apps...Berry411, well, lets say I could not live without it..

JSanders

10-04-2006, 09:19 AM

Yup, my 2 most used apps...Berry411, well, lets say I could not live without it..

ditto ditto ditto ditto ditto ditto

ugp

10-04-2006, 09:40 AM

I am in the middle of trying to work a deal with the Sprint store manager in my mall on getting one of these Blackberries. Damn Sprint employees get them giving to them for free. I work at RadioShack and sell Sprint for a living and we don't even sell these phones nor can we get a deal on them. Hopefully I can come up with one. These phones look amazing!

jgb@etree

10-04-2006, 10:03 AM

Google Maps can now provide Traffic Updates in addition to directions! Sweet!

Does anyone how how (or if it is possible) to have it display the turn by turn directions in a text list?

bluberry kid

10-04-2006, 10:24 AM

Thanks for the responses guys!

Question; i've been hearing a lot of positive things about google maps. However I think i read the verizon 8703 doesn't support full gps, or something like that. Seeing as how i'm getting my 8703 on a verizon plan, will i be able to use google maps?

jungleland

10-04-2006, 10:26 AM

hades

10-04-2006, 10:43 AM

sweet...just go our 8703's...putting the google maps on it now. I didn't know about the traffic updates...I will definitely look out for those!

blackberrykyle

10-04-2006, 10:44 AM

If you're coming from Windows Mobile (or even if you're not) the must have application for BB is PocketDay Pro. It's a great program, and I am thrilled to have it on my BB. Cross River Systems (http://www.crossriversystems.com)

jgb@etree

10-04-2006, 10:45 AM

You can toggle the traffic status on/off via the scrollwheel once in a map. Just Click and select Show Traffic.

markhutchison

10-04-2006, 10:48 AM

There is a thread dedicated to "must-have" BlackBerry apps here:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/aftermarket-software/316-updated-blackberry-killer-software-utilities-thread.html

Tri-Tip

10-04-2006, 10:57 AM

Just downloaded google maps, pretty cool.

sasquatch

10-04-2006, 12:29 PM

Ditto to both my faves:
1. Google maps
2. BBerry411

Can't travel, or even go out, without either of these.

XBoogie

10-04-2006, 12:42 PM

1. Berry 411 (Movietimes, reverse look-ups, dictionary, yellow/white pgs, and much more!)
2. TeleNav (GPS navigation system). Better than the system in my car!
3. VirtualReach NewsClip (RSS Reader). Throw away your newspapers! The absolute best way to keep up on news and forums!
4. Google Maps (non-GPS mapping/traffic system)

bluberry kid

10-04-2006, 08:53 PM

thanks for all the help, i've downloaded bb 411 and google maps. both great programs. now i just got to figure out what name i want to use for me bb email

illmaticone

10-04-2006, 08:59 PM

thanks for all the help, i've downloaded bb 411 and google maps. both great programs. now i just got to figure out what name i want to use for me bb email

First initial lastname always works :smile:

bluberry kid

10-04-2006, 09:04 PM

thanks for all the help, i've downloaded bb 411 and google maps. both great programs. now i just got to figure out what name i want to use for me bb email