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Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 05-31-2007, 10:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,879
Posted By Fungineer
With 4.2 you can add photos to your contacts, so...

With 4.2 you can add photos to your contacts, so when someone calls you their picture shows up (also used in TMo's MyFaves). I don't think anything else is different...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 05-31-2007, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,037
Posted By Fungineer
8800 and 8300 have the same display area and...

8800 and 8300 have the same display area and pixel resolution. 8700 has same pixel resolution but marginally larger display area.
Oddly enough the 8100 and 7100 also have the same pixel resolution,...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 05-22-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,089
Posted By Fungineer
it is located across the top of the device, same...

it is located across the top of the device, same as with the 8807e and 7130e - basically as far away from the cellular antenna as they could get it, I figure.
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 05-16-2007, 09:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,252
Posted By Fungineer
check the device manager to see if it actually...

check the device manager to see if it actually detects that your BB is connected via USB (also check under the system devices to see if you have BlackBerry as a USB device, or if the driver is mucked...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 05-16-2007, 09:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,067
Posted By Fungineer
when you are doing a BB to BB xfer over BT, as...

when you are doing a BB to BB xfer over BT, as teh recipient you have to put your phone into "receive" mode before you try to transmit from the other phone. basically if you're in media app, there...
Forum: Rumor Mill 05-16-2007, 09:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,964
Posted By Fungineer
That seems silly, honestly, unless one of those...

That seems silly, honestly, unless one of those (the non-camera one) is meant to be an upgrade to the 7130 line. if they were going to do two versions, why not one with GPS and one with WiFi, both...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 05-16-2007, 09:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,866
Posted By Fungineer
BB supports both USB and BT tethering, though the...

BB supports both USB and BT tethering, though the BT link isn't that great, esp if you are getting EVDO over the link.

I sincerely doubt that RIM is just sitting on their laurels and ignoring the...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 05-16-2007, 08:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,743
Posted By Fungineer
maybe the folder is specific to the theme? ...

maybe the folder is specific to the theme? different themes already have "folders" in them based on carrier look & feel - I would be surprised if the user-folders of 4.2.2 behaved any differently...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 05-15-2007, 07:03 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,220
Posted By Fungineer
Uhh... and why would anyone need a 60GB iPod? ...

Uhh... and why would anyone need a 60GB iPod?

Yes, it is just for media. Some people like to carry a lot of media with them. :D
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 05-15-2007, 07:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 678
Posted By Fungineer
And if it is, then your media card shows up under...

And if it is, then your media card shows up under your windows explorer as a removable drive, not under the RIM media manager (unless that's an option I can't find on mine).
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 05-15-2007, 06:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,331
Posted By Fungineer
I went from a 7100 to 7130 to 8100. I love the...

I went from a 7100 to 7130 to 8100. I love the trackball and would never want to go back to the thumbwheel.
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 05-15-2007, 06:56 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,866
Posted By Fungineer
Probably a number of things - first, for WCDMA...

Probably a number of things - first, for WCDMA radios to become small enough to fit in their latest designs (the 8707 is bursting at the seams if you've ever seen a tear-down), second - for the power...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 05-15-2007, 06:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 37,964
Posted By Fungineer
And it's also useful to note that while e911 has...

And it's also useful to note that while e911 has been in place since "~2003", that doesn't mean carriers have been compliant to it since then (or ever).
Most, if not all CDMA devices sold are e911...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 05-11-2007, 06:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,215
Posted By Fungineer
For a quick summary of misunderstood information...

For a quick summary of misunderstood information in this thread:
1) RIM's devices only use the baseband processor for the entire OS and apps, which is why the entire solution is proprietary (of...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 05-10-2007, 07:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,888
Posted By Fungineer
BG does not get his stuff from RIM, he gets it...

BG does not get his stuff from RIM, he gets it from people who are breaking their NDAs with RIM.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 04-30-2007, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 625
Posted By Fungineer
from a technical perspective, they appear to be...

from a technical perspective, they appear to be the exact same thing, and have the same feature set. TMo device supports MyFaves as well.
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 04-30-2007, 06:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,162
Posted By Fungineer
The 8800 was launched in February and the 8830 is...

The 8800 was launched in February and the 8830 is to be launched in May. That's only a three-month difference between the GSM and CDMA releases. I would say that classic opinion of when RIM brings...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 04-18-2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,063
Posted By Fungineer
Allow me to draw a parallel using laptops: If...

Allow me to draw a parallel using laptops:
If you're at home, you have to set up your laptop to connect to your home access point once, but whenever you come home again, your laptop should...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 04-18-2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,631
Posted By Fungineer
Yeah, what he said. UMA/GAN is not like...

Yeah, what he said.


UMA/GAN is not like SIP - you basically create a bridge from the handheld (btw: ME is "Mobile Equipment") to the UNC/GANC through an IPSec tunnel, and then route all your...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 04-16-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,245
Posted By Fungineer
You can't, for the very reason that you have to...

You can't, for the very reason that you have to be able to signal when you take a picture (assuming no flash) - this is actually a requirement for every phone with a camera.

Though to be honest I...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 04-16-2007, 08:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,441
Posted By Fungineer
That's the face plate for a 7130r/v... not 8100

That's the face plate for a 7130r/v... not 8100
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 04-16-2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,768
Posted By Fungineer
That's not being "hacked", but be thankful that...

That's not being "hacked", but be thankful that your phone froze before you ended up being this kid's modem while he surfed for porn or what have you.

Bluetooth won't let someone else pair with...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 04-16-2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,896
Posted By Fungineer
You shouldn't need new hardware to support the...

You shouldn't need new hardware to support the new SDHC cards, but don't bother wasting your money on the higher-end in terms of speed class. SD1.1 HW can only operate up to 100Mbps throughput...
Forum: Rumor Mill 04-16-2007, 07:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,625
Posted By Fungineer
WiMax, not WiFi - IEEE802.16e, not 802.11 ...

WiMax, not WiFi - IEEE802.16e, not 802.11

Sprint is pushing WiMax because they are one of the only carriers to offer both mobile and fixed internet services - they could very easily use 802.16 to...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 04-16-2007, 07:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,631
Posted By Fungineer
Using TMo's router is not required, but likely it...

Using TMo's router is not required, but likely it is recommended unless you want to set up your own traffic shaping algorithms / QOS etc. You can bet that every handset that TMo sells will be tested...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 04-16-2007, 11:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,914
Posted By Fungineer
I was trying to equate that EVDO = 1xRTT++,...

I was trying to equate that EVDO = 1xRTT++, similar to how EDGE = GPRS++.

But this isn't really the case. Sadly CDMA isn't really my strong point, so I am afraid I was mistaken before.
IS-95...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 04-11-2007, 06:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,914
Posted By Fungineer
Hence the asterisk. Qualcomm will tell you that...

Hence the asterisk. Qualcomm will tell you that all of CDMA is a "3G" network, but that really depends on how you define third-gen.
And yes CDMA2000 predates EV-DO, as well as (i believe) 1xRTT......
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 04-10-2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,914
Posted By Fungineer
A brief history of mobile radio technologies: ...

A brief history of mobile radio technologies:

"1G" - analog phones; switched access. AMPS.
"2G" - digital phones; switched access. TDMA, GSM, CDMA
"2.5G" - digital phones with packet data...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 04-10-2007, 07:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,605
Posted By Fungineer
To answer the question you asked initially,...

To answer the question you asked initially, here's a breakdown based on what is known (ie: in field devices) and what is assumed (ie: rumour, hints, leaks, etc).

Pearl 8100:
SureType
1.3Mpix...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 03-28-2007, 07:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,470
Posted By Fungineer
this is an 8800 or 8100? the 8800 doesn't have a...

this is an 8800 or 8100? the 8800 doesn't have a button, it just has a latch that holds it in place. The 8100 has a button between the two charging contacts.
Forum: BlackBerry In the News 03-27-2007, 08:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,506
Posted By Fungineer
Umm, no - their WiFi routers run in good ol' ISM...

Umm, no - their WiFi routers run in good ol' ISM 2400 just like any other Linksys or DLink AP you can buy. 850 and 1900 are the two North American GSM bands - they are also UMTS bands, as is 1700,...
Forum: Rumor Mill 03-24-2007, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,839
Posted By Fungineer
What about an accelerometer so I can use it to...

What about an accelerometer so I can use it to play my Wii? :D
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 03-24-2007, 02:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,427
Posted By Fungineer
Kinda sorta - I think the 8300 is going to be...

Kinda sorta - I think the 8300 is going to be targeted as a "QWERTY Pearl", and more specifically as a plausible upgrade to your Treo 650 or Sidekick - if you're migrating as a "prosumer" from a 7290...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 03-24-2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,184
Posted By Fungineer
Your Rogers dealer is an idiot. Let's say that...

Your Rogers dealer is an idiot. Let's say that each handheld costs RIM $250 to make (considering that's what a carrier might sell it at with a contract that's probably not far off the mark), and RIM...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 03-24-2007, 01:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,290
Posted By Fungineer
I'd replace the device. With a desktop the...

I'd replace the device. With a desktop the handheld enumerates over USB to get 500mA of current (default is only 100mA) - with the wall charger it *should* at the very least draw 100mA, and they can...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 03-24-2007, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 899
Posted By Fungineer
There is no dedicated graphics controller chip in...

There is no dedicated graphics controller chip in the phone - I would guess it is either an issue with the processor (which has an integrated graphics controller), the display, or the connector...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 03-24-2007, 01:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,995
Posted By Fungineer
That SuperSIM you are taking existing SIM info...

That SuperSIM you are taking existing SIM info and copying it from one SIM to another - nothing should happen to the original one. I would shy far, far away from the ones that ask you to cut up your...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 03-20-2007, 05:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,137
Posted By Fungineer
like the Samsung t790? because then they...

like the Samsung t790?

because then they couldn't license their BBConnect and SureType technologies to other companies. :D

I honestly think RIM is pretty savvy - they make reliable handsets...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 03-20-2007, 05:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,283
Posted By Fungineer
Leaks from inside the company come from people...

Leaks from inside the company come from people who are breaking their NDA, and often they get fired for it very quickly.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 03-20-2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,085
Posted By Fungineer
The GPS is only disabled for user applications -...

The GPS is only disabled for user applications - that doesn't mean the network can't request your location from the device - this is a necessity of E911. I would expect that the device at least...
Forum: Rumor Mill 03-13-2007, 08:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,861
Posted By Fungineer
I predict it will be called the 8120 - Pearl w/...

I predict it will be called the 8120 - Pearl w/ WiFi :D
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 03-12-2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,759
Posted By Fungineer
That's only a 4.1.x feature, and only if your...

That's only a 4.1.x feature, and only if your BES/BIS supports it.
Forum: GPS & Mapping 03-12-2007, 07:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,679
Posted By Fungineer
BBMaps caches some data on the handheld but...

BBMaps caches some data on the handheld but generally speaking you need to DL maps over the air, which requires data usage
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 03-12-2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,043
Posted By Fungineer
And if say you don't use a holster? if you...

And if say you don't use a holster? if you instead just throw this device into your coat / shirt / pants pocket or purse or something?
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 02-28-2007, 10:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,580
Posted By Fungineer
Yes, the device is supposed to support E911,...

Yes, the device is supposed to support E911, which means that if you dial 911 from your phone it will report your location to the operator.
I'll be interested to know what other LBS stuff the device...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 02-28-2007, 10:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,026
Posted By Fungineer
What's the card vendor?

What's the card vendor?
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 02-28-2007, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,533
Posted By Fungineer
Nothing that I've seen with my Pearl - it just...

Nothing that I've seen with my Pearl - it just locks all the keys except the Mute until you press Mute again. Calls, email etc still come through - though you find yourself calling 911 less often...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 02-28-2007, 10:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,736
Posted By Fungineer
RIM sells this on their accessories site: ...

RIM sells this on their accessories site:
BlackBerry Accessories Store - Product Detail...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 02-28-2007, 10:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,373
Posted By Fungineer
Also, make sure you go Options->Media Card->Media...

Also, make sure you go Options->Media Card->Media Card Support = On.
As well if you enable Mass Storage Support then the MicroSD drive shows up as a removable drive under Windows Explorer.
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 02-28-2007, 09:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 745
Posted By Fungineer
If you "sync'd" your contacts to the desktop you...

If you "sync'd" your contacts to the desktop you probably used the Serial profile, and when your laptop tries to send them, it probably uses OBEX, which the Pearl doesn't support. Just a guess...
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