VZW Blackberry 8830 - Got It!!!
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As my rep promised, two new BB 8830 devices, with SIM card and second battery (accessory order); arrived this morning. Coming from the XV6700, I am very pumped.
They were ordered as upgrades to corp lines that qualified for NE2, but price still came in a bit steep. SRP 519.99 Ext 449.99 Disc -130.00 Paid 319.99 SIM Card Free Batt 59.99 - 15.00 Image attached. |
First impressions? I'm wating on FedEx, i guess priority before 10:30 am doesn'y really mean anything.
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Congrats Jeff, I placed my order as well yesterday and they said it was shipped so hopefully I will get mine today enjoy.
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Size and feel is reminiscent of the Q; yet this has a more solid feel to it. I always felt Q was very "plasticky" and too light. Although I prefer the black or dark blue, the color is not an issue in person.
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Request please
please please please try the GPS, I have been asking those tried the 8830 to test the GPS. Is it atrue GPS or one of the location based service. Try the Mapquest navigator or googlemaps will they work with the GPS on board?
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I agree with Jeff's thoughts on the size and quality. This thing is solid and very well built. No-go on the GPS though. Blackberry Maps is on it, but the GPS Source option only gives "none", even after turning the GPS from E911 only to always on.
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One more thought, I really like Verizon's theme on this one. Much better than the one on the 8703e.
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In most cases with Verizon, you can see a clear plan for revenue generation when they disable something. I haven't seen a reason for disabling the GPS though. Saw a rumor somewhere else that they would enable the GPS service for $9.99 a month starting next month, but it's still hearsay. Why else would they leave Blackberry Maps on it?
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(I prefer Goggle Maps, but to each his/her own.) |
Does it have a seperate box for SMS and Emails?
I hated the way they were together on the 8703e and the Vodafone theme fixed it. Erik |
Yes! It has a setting for "Together", "Separate" and "Determined by Theme" for SMS and e-mail boxes. It's a welcomed change for sure!
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:smile: Erik |
ugh, just found out my order got processed today which means I prolly wont be hands on till thursday now! another day of agony!!
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We just recieved 10 this morning at our data center (including one for me!). Very nice so far. I've used an XV6700, Q, and almost every other phone on Verizon's network...actually switching from an 8703e to the 8830. Very responsive, but the scroll will take some getting used to. The keys are also very close together. Not a problem for me, but it might be for those with large hands?
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Just got off the phone with my rep. Should have it by 3 tomorrow, hopefully it will be more stable than my Treo that needed to be rebooted every few days.
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