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Default Blackberry Curve 8330 + Verizon + Mac - 05-20-2008, 11:54 AM

I have read many threads about the capabilities of the new Curve with Verizon on a Mac.

However, I feel like I have become more and more confused the more I read about scripts and additional fees for Verizon customers.

Could someone just briefly outline all of the capabilities of a MacBook Pro user, with a new Curve 8330 with Verizon service? Both Bluetooth capabilities and wired would be great. Thanks!

I am new to the Blackberry platform, coming from a Motorola Q, and any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
   
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Default Blackberry Curve 8330 and Mac and Verizon - 05-27-2008, 09:22 PM

Looks like you and I are looking for similar answers...I just purchased a Curve 8330 and can't manage to sync it to my Mac with latest OS. Do you know if PocketMac for Bberry is compatible with a Curve 8330? Have you ever successfully run a sync? I am about to go back to the Verizon store and get a different model because the Curve 8330 was not listed in the PocketMac tutorial as compatible with the software. Any help much appreciated! J

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I have read many threads about the capabilities of the new Curve with Verizon on a Mac.

However, I feel like I have become more and more confused the more I read about scripts and additional fees for Verizon customers.

Could someone just briefly outline all of the capabilities of a MacBook Pro user, with a new Curve 8330 with Verizon service? Both Bluetooth capabilities and wired would be great. Thanks!

I am new to the Blackberry platform, coming from a Motorola Q, and any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
   
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Default 05-27-2008, 09:34 PM

So I got my 8830 last week and I have a MacBook. Pocket Mac is a free sync service (I couldn't get it to recognize my 8830 though) whereas Missing Sync from MarkSpace you have to pay for. Its a better service (sync's better, more updates, quick response from developer, music sync...). The only additional monthly payment for VZW is if you plan on using your BB as a modem for your computer. This is an extra $15 a month. If you dont plan on using it as a modem - you dont have to pay it. It works great, one of the best phones I have had. Shoot me an email if you need more help and I will do what I can!
   
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Default 05-28-2008, 04:42 PM

I've been able to sync with pocketmac with no problems.
   
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Default 06-01-2008, 09:36 PM

Never knew one could sync my Mac(1.83 Intel Core Duo)
with my BlackBerry (8100 Pearl).

HOW do you sync them?

Is PocketMac reliable? ANY chance it will crash my Blackberry?

I currently have different CONTACT info on my home computer, than those on my Blackberry. Will one set be deleted? How does one figure all of this out?
   
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Default 06-02-2008, 08:01 AM

pocketmac will not crash your comp....and its available for free from the blackberry website.


My Blackberry 8330 smells like French toast....Wait, what?
   
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Default 06-02-2008, 08:46 AM

try missing sync... it integrates with a mac much better than pocket mac did for me...
   
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Default 06-16-2008, 06:09 PM

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try missing sync... it integrates with a mac much better than pocket mac did for me...
Me too...


8330 and JB-ll
   
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Default 06-18-2008, 12:41 AM

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try missing sync... it integrates with a mac much better than pocket mac did for me...
Me three.
   
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Default 06-20-2008, 03:18 PM

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Me three.
I'll fourth that one.


Verizon 8330 v4.5.0.66
   
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Default 06-20-2008, 03:20 PM

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So I got my 8830 last week and I have a MacBook. Pocket Mac is a free sync service (I couldn't get it to recognize my 8830 though) whereas Missing Sync from MarkSpace you have to pay for. Its a better service (sync's better, more updates, quick response from developer, music sync...). The only additional monthly payment for VZW is if you plan on using your BB as a modem for your computer. This is an extra $15 a month. If you dont plan on using it as a modem - you dont have to pay it. It works great, one of the best phones I have had. Shoot me an email if you need more help and I will do what I can!
The tethering price depends on your current data pricing. I hear that if you have the 29.99 plan, tethering will cost you 30.00 whereas the 44.99(?) data plan will only cost you 15.00 for tethering.

There was a thread going on about this on HoFo, I have a seperate broadband card, so i quickly scanned through the thread.

Jim


Verizon 8330 v4.5.0.66
   
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Default 06-24-2008, 12:34 AM

PocketMac deleted all my iCal events, yet kept them on my BlackBerry but refused to put them back on. So naturally, I tossed it. Now that I have a free copy of Missing Sync (review), I love it. That, and it actually WORKS!
   
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Default 07-01-2008, 12:13 PM

I recently purchased an 8330 from verizon. The phone syncs normally with my imac running 10.5 and using the driver updated version of pocketmac. The odd thing is that pocketmac still thinks it's syncing with my precious 8703e. But regardless it still syncs perfectly.
   
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Default 07-02-2008, 05:57 AM

Another vote for missing sync....
   
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Default 07-06-2008, 08:44 PM

I did a search and came across this



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Well i have a solution via Blackberry Tech Support.

Basically what you have to do is follow these steps:
Go To:
>Macintosh HD
>System
>Library
>Extensions
>Delete the files called "BlackberryUSB.kext" and "BlackberryUSBDev.kext"
>Empty the Trash
>Re-Install the driver updates from the Blackberry Website
>Restart Comp
>Plug in the BB first
>Go to the PocketSync APP
>Click on the BB icon.

after that you should see it say Blackberry and list the devices pin

Apparently what the flaw is, is that the program doesnt actually update the drivers for some reason so you have to go into the folders and delete the old ones before installing the new ones.

Hope this helps
   
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Default 09-21-2008, 10:16 AM

Yo también tuve problemas con PocketMac, y estoy usando MissingSync
   
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