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I am a treo 700 frustrated owner looking to make the plunge to the 8830. I have some specific questions for anyone willing to answer. There are programs on my palm that I use constantly and need to know if there is a BB equiv/
Email (that's a given)- I know BB's rep for email, but I use chatter email on an imap system and able to sort mail into folders back to the srver from my palm. Can I do that on the BB Does the email have reminder tones for unchecked emails? Does voicemail have reminder tones for unchecked voice mails? (palm does not, drives me crazy) Is there a To Do list with reminder alarms? Can I create Word Documents on the BB? Can I create Excel Documents on the BB? Is there a memo/notes feature? Does the calendar have reminder alarms for appointments? I use Quicken on the Palm. Is there anything that i can use that will sync back to my quicken desk top for on the road updtaes? Does the BB have security to lock the unit and require a pass word? Does the BB have "masking" of private contact? That's some of the questions. Seriously thinking of making the leap ...... |
You need to do your own research. Using the search feature of this forum would be a good place to start. There is a link in my signature.
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Thank you for the redirection. However, I will admit that I am somewhat shocked. Having come from other forums over the years for other smart phone devices, I found the users very cooperative and happily willing to supply answers. I thought that was what these forums were for. If I had the time to go through tons of web sites to "research" a device before purchasing, I would not ask those questions. That's like me walking up to someone with a Blackberry and saying "Nice device, can it create documents?" and get a reply, "You'll have to do your own research". Very disappointed ...... |
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Thanks so much juwaak! Great help. At least I know that there are some cooperative BB users out there.
Please excuse my ignorance, but what is a BES |
cheflionfoot>>>> There are bad-apples on every forum. hang in there, and i'm sure someone will chime in, and assist you! Being you are an ex-palm 700user, as I was, you will love your newly aquired Blackberry!!
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BES stands for Blackberry Enterprise Server. Typically if you received your BB from work, you would be attached to your company's BES. However, there are also 'hosted' BES companys.
If you went and bought the device on your own, you would use BIS (Blackberry Internet Service) - where you would log into your carriers website to a special page for setting up your email. |
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At the TOP of this VERY FORUM is a thread for videos and for tip sheets & manuals. I don't know how much clearer it can get for a new user as well as someone 'thinking' about switching over to a BB than to click on the link and learn to their hearts content. Also, blackberry.com has ALL of the information that you wanted with easy links. I just don't understand why someone would ask the type of questions you did when the SEARCH button is available or above all, GOOGLE has been created. Maybe I am just more forum savvy but I always try to respect the "members of the house" when I am a visitor and not repeat what has been repeated a thousand times already or is within one 'easy to reach' forum post. Just my two cents. |
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juwaack68 that is an amazing and very patient response.
I know the forum contains information about EACH of these questions, but I highly doubt there's one that contains as many comprehensive questions/answers than this one from a CONCERNED Palm convert. I think it's great for former Palm users to be able to come into this one thread and read all their questions in one place. (though I've never seen a thread with quite so many questions all rolled into one post, that's impressive! And ALL answered in one response is even more impressive! cheflionfoot, I like your attitude and spirit. It's a spirit of helpfulness, which is very kind. It never helps to kick someone when they're down. |
Hey Cheflionfoot, feel free to pm about converting from a palm to blackberry. I migrated from a palm treo 650 to a blackberry 8830. I have to say that I love the new device and I would be more than happy to assist you with things I have figured out. I think you will be happy with the 8830.
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That's my $0.50 worth. . . . . . |
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1) With the BES; can you turn off the automatic PASSWORD feature that is enabled? After so many minutes, your BB is locked and you MUST enter a PSWD to re-gain access into your device. A little annoying. I am unable to DISABLE this feature set. 2) I am a former Treo 700w owner/user and the switch to the 8830 has been a very delightful experience for me, over all. Windows Mobile 5.0 leaves much to be desired. 3) If someone asks a question and you feel that the person should've done more research, then simply DON'T answer his question and go about your business. You are NOT required to answer everyone's question. Now, having said that, if you're more of the helpful type, then answer the question just like one of the users did. Case closed. To each his own. If you think someone was lazy and didn't do their homework first, that's great, your opinion. Simply ignore the message and move on. Going back and forth arguing about this and that , is more pointless. Either you choose to help someone out, or you don't. Either way is fine. It's your perogative. But "negative" comments is more non-productive. 4) I wish you good luck on the purchase of your new BB. If you need any insight from me, I'd be glad to help. A lot of it is trial and error, and what I call OJT. Dig around, ask around, invetigate. The ONUS is on the owner, but you're questions were valid and not out of line in my humble opinion. All those that helped, thank you very much for your POSITIVE attitudes. Make it a great day, be positive folks. |
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If someone's totally new to a particular device (as in this case) then it is understandable if he seeks quick answers to simple questions. It's not the easiest thing to do -- to dive into a 500-page user's manual/tip guide knowing NOTHING about the phone. I am a former Palm user. Blackberry for life. SO much more reliable. :bb: :bb: :bb: :bb: :bb: :bb: :bb: :bb: :bb: :bb: :bb: :bb: |
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After I learned the basics from searching more I moved on to bigger issues that I had to ask questions about and I admit I did ask a few I was hit with the same answer that the OP got except it wasnt quite as nice as my friend DC put it. So things have changed around here the mods do a great job weeding out the vipers. The people here are very helpful especially the long time folks, so enjoy your time here but before asking questions that you know may have been answered ten thousand times, do a quick search. |
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Thanks, welcome and good luck. |
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If your BES admin has enacted an IT policy requiring the password you're pretty much stuck. You can remove it but the policy will just be pushed back to your BB and in many companies, tampering with IT policies is grounds for disciplinary action like any other corporate policies. They apparently thought it was a good idea for whatever reason. It's their property and their rules. That's precisely why I have a personal BB (well, that and you shouldn't consider anything on a company BES-connected BB as private). Quote:
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