I have just acquired a 957 and tried to load a game. Thats when the fun started. The load appeared to go ok as far as the desktop software was concerned. However the 957 screen went blank beeped a number of times and then went into a continuous beep.It appears to have wiped out the OS ?
Can anyone offer a solution?

Had some luck.
I downloaded and ran 2.7a and just as the software is looking for the connection to the 957 I reset the unit so as it was only beeping once every 2 secs. I then quickly placed it in the cradle and the software recognised a connection and loaded the OS.
That's a win for me.

and for anyone new around here:

RIM 957:

Indestructible. You could run one of them over with a tank.
Still have some around for old times sake. And a 950.

Wow!

If you ever want to sell that bad boy, let me know.

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Those don't even run Java, do they?

Nope. Written in C++.

Not doing Java isn't quite right. You could install Java on it. All told there are 3 different versions one could install on it. They're older and/or more minimal meaning not compatable with the newer versions. I've used the Early Access version from Java One.
But there was also a more complete version released as well. I've never been able to get that one. But I imagine it was the version that evolved into the Blackberry 5790, which is essentially a 957. The 5810 was similar as well except being GSM and a real phone. Finally there is version of nanovm that can run on it.
You can program on it not only in C/C++ but assembly language.

You missed the word obsolete in there.

Man... the memories. I had a 950, and you're right, the build quality of those devices was impressive. Plastic, but it felt like it could survive anything.

What're the dimensions on that thing?

Big x Bigger x Thick, think.

ahhh the memories. I used to drop a 957 before I progressed and started dropping my 8700 and now I drop my Bold. . . and wish it was as sturdy as the 957.