Newcomers! Welcome! Please read this thread!

[flash24]

sorry but how to i put an avatar?? how many post do i need in able to get one? Thanks!

[tforte]

Hi All, I am a Systems Admin with a BES 4.0 and 22 various BB's to manage, as well as the people who use them : )
Found your site while researching the "Send As" issues that I need to prepare for before I install SP2 on my Exchange server...I know I held out as long as I could.
Really great info here, thanks.

[Pizzle]

Welcome, friend. Glad to have you here.

[iTek]

Hello, I have a few questions. A business I am working with is in need of a blackberry solution. All field techs (10) have blackberries as do the dispatchers.
The functionality they need is as follows:
Dispatching field technicians to clients (giving out daily assignments).
Mapping and directions.
Communication back to dispatcher's blackberry with work status (work complete, parts needed, etc)
Scheduling, Calendaring (daily, weekly, monthly)

I am looking for some third party software that is relatively inexpensive, scalable and upgradeable. Any suggestions on a third party software that might work for my client? Cost considerations: max 5K

[Jonathan Slivko]

Originally Posted by iTek

Hello, I have a few questions. A business I am working with is in need of a blackberry solution. All field techs (10) have blackberries as do the dispatchers.
The functionality they need is as follows:
Dispatching field technicians to clients (giving out daily assignments).
Mapping and directions.
Communication back to dispatcher's blackberry with work status (work complete, parts needed, etc)
Scheduling, Calendaring (daily, weekly, monthly)

I am looking for some third party software that is relatively inexpensive, scalable and upgradeable. Any suggestions on a third party software that might work for my client? Cost considerations: max 5K

Sounds like the standard Blackberry + BES solution will work for you.

[porkchop]

Hello everyone, I just purchased my blackberry 8703e a couple of days ago. Im looking foward to learning the abilities of my new BB. This site has been very helpfull so far. Thanks for all the good info BlackBerryForums.com!

[watermelon]

Hi everyone, I'm new here and have quite a few questions. I don't own a Blackberry just yet as I'm in the process of trying to decide which one is for me. I don't want to clutter up the forums with silly newbie questions, so if anyone is happy to help me out please let me know and I will contact you via PM with my questions.
Thankyou =)

[ripperbone]

Hi everyone, I am new to BB's and I just bought a BB Pearl from a friend yesterday and have a lot to learn and tons of reading on here to do

[Toon]

Hello. Hope I'm ok to post here, I just ditched the (awful) Sidekick and finally joined the Blackberry community (I've been wanting to get one for 4 or 5 years now). Like most new users (I assume), I got the 8100 and I LOVE it. It's been 2 days, and I'm VERY addicted. It's PERFECT! Anyway, just wanted to drop a hello and introduce myself. Thanks!

[gizzymoe1977]

hello all im a newbie just got my 7520 last week (nextel has 7520 and 7100i) but am new and need all the help i can get as i also got one for the wife too

[paulbblc]

Originally Posted by gizzymoe1977

hello all im a newbie just got my 7520 last week (nextel has 7520 and 7100i) but am new and need all the help i can get as i also got one for the wife too

Welcome to the forums! Any questions you have try searching first, it is by far the most effective way to find your answers right away. If however you are unable to locate an answer to your questions definately ask, this is a huge information source and we're all here to help!

Cheers,

Paul

[t.brock]

Hello everyone, ive been here just a couple of days now.. this is site is awsome..Thank you however made it....i have a BBP-8100.. looking forward to hearing from people that are here, and new coomers..

[jdarrough]

Just bought an old unlocked 6280 (AT&T) on ebay to play around and see if I want to upgrade. Can anyone give me an idea of the cost to operate one of these on Cingular?

I bought a large ringtones/wallpaper package from Handango (which indicated that they work with 6280) and found that cannot load any of them onto the 6280. Is there some loader app I need to get?

Lastly, I updated the onboard software to 4.0.2.xxx but it seems that unless one has 4.1, one cannot do very much with the BB.

Thanks ! Jim Darrough
case

[bananasplit]

Been following the Blackberry cult for a few years now, but have been using a Pocket PC for some time now (after moving from a Palm). Seen the gadget evolve from the bigger units with monochrome screens to the more compact and modern ones with colored screens. I finally decided to take the plunge and bought an 8700g last week, and just waiting for it to arrive.

Needless to say, I'm not really familiar yet with the stuff I've read in the forums as I've not used a Berry yet, but I'm sure I'll get all the wonderful help here with all the people willing to chip in with whatever info they have or know. I'm glad I found this forum!

Little about me: work in technology for a major bank, been involved with tech since I was a kid, play tech support to family and friends, and next to my wife, technology and gadgets is my love.

Thanks in advance for the info and assistance and more power to the Berry culture!

[SpineGuy]

I am a Verizon customer and I have decided that getting a Blackberry is essential for my business. My questions are:
1. For those Verizon customers, is there a device that you would recommend in the network?
2. Are the phones better using another carrier than Verizon?
3. Is it worth changing carriers to Cingular, T-Mobile, etc.?

Thanks for the help. Being new, I appreciate all the help.

[pihamat]

Hi All, I am a new user to the blackberry, the company that I work for has thrown me in the deep end and asked if I can create an application for our account managers, all is good and I am willing to take it on, I am just greatful that we have these forums to go to when we need help....

[pihamat]

Originally Posted by pihamat

Hi All, I am a new user to the blackberry, the company that I work for has thrown me in the deep end and asked if I can create an application for our account managers, all is good and I am willing to take it on, I am just greatful that we have these forums to go to when we need help....

I do have a few questions in relation to BES. My questions are can a Blackberry Handheld Device pull data from an ISERIES server. If so, I am wanting to write an application for the handheld to querie information off of the ISERIES server. Can someone point me in the right direction to understanding how they would communicate together.

[mas90guru]

Originally Posted by SpineGuy

I am a Verizon customer and I have decided that getting a Blackberry is essential for my business. My questions are:
1. For those Verizon customers, is there a device that you would recommend in the network?
2. Are the phones better using another carrier than Verizon?
3. Is it worth changing carriers to Cingular, T-Mobile, etc.?

Thanks for the help. Being new, I appreciate all the help.

I have used T-Mo and Cingular for Blackberry service. Really couldn't tell them apart featurewise. I think the best carrier for you depends on the signal strength and coverage pattern that they offer in areas that you travel most often.

I personally think that the 8xxx series of devices is best. They have the latest O/S, nice screens, etc.

I have used and typically switched away from the small form factor Blackberry (ie. Pearl, 71xx) as the typing using suretype is a bit harder if you are sending out a lot of daily email.

One issue with a carrier like Verizon is that it's CDMA meaning you cannot purchase an unlocked phone via eBay (or similar) and pop a SIM card into it and be up on the network. You have to get a Verizon specific edition.

When you're with a GSM carrier like T-Mo or Cingular, either of those carrier's phones will work so long as you have them unlocked (fairly inexpensive to do via eBay).

[mrsimmons]

I have a new job and my new boss dose not carry a blackberry. He insists on text messaging me and I don't seam to be able to receive them. I have never been much on text messaging and have never looked into it before now. Any advice???

[hookem12387]

Just wanted to introduce myself. I have a pearl on the way. It's my first blackberry and I'm really excited about it! I also just switched from verizon(tired of their crippling features and pricey plans) to tmobile. Anyway, hi all. Been reading a bunch!

[bobross]

Just saying hi...

I've been a data support rep for a wireless provider and have been working with blackberries for a while now. RIM just did a contest for us and I won a pearl, so I can now join the ranks of the blackberry users.

Bob

[iceman027]

i've only been on these boards for a couple of days and already I have found answers to all my blackberry questions. thanks.

[ayusi]

Hi guys,just want to say hi. I got my BB from last month.and it works great for me.

[jaybird@]

Yo and hello to all. Been using BB for 3yrs now. Love it. Upgraded to an unlocked Pearl 8100 from a 7100g.
This forum is great. I'm a frequent visitor and will try to help fellow bb users if i can.

P.S. A Big to the iPhone.

[guinda35]

Newbies, take it from an old-timer -- you've come across a great site. Enjoy!

[curlyja]

i can not locate the "e-mail settings" prompt under the Options section of my Message folder. HELP. I have instructions telling me to be a variety of things there but, i only have General Options & Email Reconciliation as options. Has this happened to anyone else? AND... how do i resolve. THANKS!!

[housen8tion]

Hello Hello !!!

I am a newbie on here .... just saying what's up to everyone and hopefully I'll be able to learn a thing or two about my blackberry .....

I currently have an 8700r ..... whoohoo!!! haha

[dewopa]

I've been a member for a while so thought I would officially say "Hey" to everyone. I've been a bb user for 4 years now... couldnt live without it

[splackavella]

Hey im a newbie !
hit me up ..

[mnkybnz]

Originally Posted by Guess

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I barely found this site while looking around for things to fix my 8100. I went on the frits and well I had to gut it and clean it out fo rit to start working again. Although I do have a couple problems still, I can uyse my phone finally.

I'm new to the whole BB phones but I am tech literate... somewhat. I'm a graphic designer. The irony is that last semester I just finished making an interface for a cell phone. I'm hoping that I can understand the coding more and do up my own BB 8100.

[rtst31975]

Holy crap I am addicted to my new BB Curve 8320! And I think I am addicted to this damn website now too!! Thanks for all the great freakin info.

[ramesbrk]

hi, I use 8700 g but the track wheel is slippery. whenever i slect a particular menu the track wheel goes up or down and slips. wanted your opinion whether any other model like 8300 or 880 wih thumb scroll would be better. which model in particular and pl specify the speed also on comparing with 8700g

[tritonr21]

New B here, just came from a Treo 650 to BB 8300 curve, hope I like as much as my treo.

[gam1]

hello all. another newbie here with a 7290 model. looking to upgrade to a 8300 today.

[BLZN.PJ]

YO!

Got my BB 8310 Titanium on Friday with AT&T's 50% off.

and i LOVE it, best decision, BB>iPhone.

The name's PJ aka BLZN.PJ

officialy a BB head.

lates,

[DarkCobra]

Welcome everyone...Just wanted to stop and say hi to all the new ones

[mlccrc]

I would appreciate it if someone can tell me how I can get weather ID's. I installed BB Weather but can't find the correct ID. I tried weather.com and took the zip and alpha code to no avail

[ngomaj12]

Would you happen to know how I would be able to get insurance on my blackberry 8310. I am currently a AT&T subscriber, who has no insurance on my newly purchased device. Are there any outside companies that will insure my phone. I have looked online, called my car insurance company and talked to AT&T. Please if you can or even know of someone who can, refer me to them.

Thank You So Kindly,
ngomaj12

[gary yap]

Hi all, I just got the older model 7730 from a friend but can't seems to find anything from the website. Please advise!

[John Gabrikh]

Thanks a lot for the guidance that will obviously guide the people in a right direction on this forum while posting.