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Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-30-2006, 03:40 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 21,186
Posted By strobate
Uh, yea. RIM doesn't decide to hand out devices...

Uh, yea. RIM doesn't decide to hand out devices exclusively to providers to be nice. And if RIM wanted its BB's WiFi to be used, Tmob is the only U.S. player with infrastructure.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-30-2006, 03:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,721
Posted By strobate
Yes, the Tmob plans are very reasonable. Keep in...

Yes, the Tmob plans are very reasonable. Keep in mind the $20 plan is for BIS access only, that is, not access to a BES which sits in front of an Exchange, Domino, or Novell (whatever Novell's mail...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-30-2006, 01:45 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 21,186
Posted By strobate
I'm not sure you should be "almost certain this...

I'm not sure you should be "almost certain this will be on Cingular."
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 08-30-2006, 01:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,165
Posted By strobate
The firm where I work uses Treos with Good. No...

The firm where I work uses Treos with Good. No apps are deployed, and IT doesn't love the Treos, but it's their job to deal with them so . . . Good definitely enables the device management and...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-30-2006, 09:48 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 21,186
Posted By strobate
Yea, Cingular's not gonna be too down with WiFi...

Yea, Cingular's not gonna be too down with WiFi and VZW would almost certainly cripple it. Tmo, maybe with a $10 up on BlackBerry w/ HotSpot plans.
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 08-29-2006, 12:13 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,165
Posted By strobate
Hmm. This is an interesting point, and my...

Hmm. This is an interesting point, and my understanding was that this could be done on a BlackBerry, tho not easily (I'm not a developer so don't listen to me on this point).

That being said, in...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 08-28-2006, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,295
Posted By strobate
On a BES I think it's in there, but with BIS it's...

On a BES I think it's in there, but with BIS it's under each account from the website.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-26-2006, 11:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 945
Posted By strobate
The Oz client is actually via T-mobile, and yes...

The Oz client is actually via T-mobile, and yes uses SMS (at Tmob's request).
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-26-2006, 11:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,087
Posted By strobate
Well setting for IE will pull down true websites,...

Well setting for IE will pull down true websites, rather than the wap versions.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-26-2006, 10:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,485
Posted By strobate
Hmm. You don't still have Gmail setup the old...

Hmm. You don't still have Gmail setup the old fashioned way (that is, forwarding to your BIS account) do ya?
Forum: Rumor Mill 08-26-2006, 10:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,088
Posted By strobate
For the prosumer line, anyway. I'm trying to...

For the prosumer line, anyway. I'm trying to figure out whether I wanna jump on this. Just got an 8700g and _love_ it.
Forum: Aftermarket Software 08-26-2006, 10:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,753
Posted By strobate
Stupid question: do you have BlackBerry data...

Stupid question: do you have BlackBerry data service added to the account?
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 08-26-2006, 10:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,165
Posted By strobate
If you like WinMo and don't need the security...

If you like WinMo and don't need the security features of BB (or if you do and you have access to Good's solution) then by all means, WinMo 5 with Direct Push does provide pretty decent push email...
Forum: Rumor Mill 08-26-2006, 02:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,088
Posted By strobate
Engadget Mobile is saying Boy Genius sez, rumor...

Engadget Mobile is saying Boy Genius sez, rumor may be the 12th.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-23-2006, 04:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,048
Posted By strobate
Uh, the 7520 doesn't even support multitone MIDI...

Uh, the 7520 doesn't even support multitone MIDI ringtones, much less waves.
Forum: Rumor Mill 08-22-2006, 01:49 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 15,785
Posted By strobate
I'd think it odd that RIM wouldn't want to update...

I'd think it odd that RIM wouldn't want to update the BB for iDEN as the 7520 and 7100 are so popular.
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 07-10-2006, 08:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,046
Posted By strobate
Nope. Nextel doesn't differentiate between BIS...

Nope. Nextel doesn't differentiate between BIS and BES as Tmo and (now) Cingula do.
Forum: Rumor Mill 07-07-2006, 11:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 30,680
Posted By strobate
I'd say these are rumors. As far as iDEN,...

I'd say these are rumors. As far as iDEN, possibly an Electron later this year. Beyond that, who knows.
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 07-07-2006, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
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Views: 1,072
Posted By strobate
Yes Nextel supports it. It needs to be...

Yes Nextel supports it. It needs to be provisioned. Call CC.

Nextel uses MMS for MO-SMS.
Forum: Rumor Mill 06-27-2006, 09:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,410
Posted By strobate
If the Bell South and AT&T goes through, Cingular...

If the Bell South and AT&T goes through, Cingular will become AT&T.
Forum: Rumor Mill 06-27-2006, 09:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,154
Posted By strobate
Well, the Q is made by Motorola, same...

Well, the Q is made by Motorola, same manufacturer as the i930, who, I'm sure, doesn't care too much what you view as a smartphone. The 930 runs WinMo Smartphone edition--so, other than a Windows...
Forum: Rumor Mill 06-25-2006, 07:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,154
Posted By strobate
Well, "they" would be Palm, which never had plans...

Well, "they" would be Palm, which never had plans to release a Treo for iDEN. The i930 and the two BBs are the iDEN smart phones. Phoenix-platform phones are forthcoming (the end of iDEN is not...
Forum: Aftermarket Software 06-25-2006, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,309
Posted By strobate
Hmm. I have no problems with Mobipocket on my...

Hmm. I have no problems with Mobipocket on my 7520. Is this an 8700 issue?
Forum: Rumor Mill 06-25-2006, 01:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,228
Posted By strobate
HSDPA is live a number of cities on Cingular, no?...

HSDPA is live a number of cities on Cingular, no? Just waiting for the handsets to catch up, I'm assuming.
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 06-25-2006, 06:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,677
Posted By strobate
LOL Tritan. I was about to ask the same thing....

LOL Tritan. I was about to ask the same thing. What happened?
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 06-25-2006, 06:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,434
Posted By strobate
You need full uppercase NXTL next to the bars to ...

You need full uppercase NXTL next to the bars to be in service. The 870 SIM won't work in the 7520. No shortcut for ending and sending a call, though you can set the "hang up in holster" function.
Forum: Rumor Mill 06-21-2006, 10:15 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 21,288
Posted By strobate
Where is Greg with his newly purchased 7130?

Where is Greg with his newly purchased 7130?
Forum: Hardware & Accessories 06-20-2006, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,708
Posted By strobate
7520s use a 32k sim, a la the Condor line.

7520s use a 32k sim, a la the Condor line.
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 06-18-2006, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,211
Posted By strobate
Can't you type them into Outlook and then sync it...

Can't you type them into Outlook and then sync it using Intellisync and Desktop Manager. Am I missing something?
Forum: Rumor Mill 06-17-2006, 10:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,641
Posted By strobate
Well, Microsoft needs . . . how many tries to get...

Well, Microsoft needs . . . how many tries to get a workable product?

I think there's a conflict of interest with Microsoft, wanting to re-create (and add value to) its desktop UI. A handheld is...
Forum: Aftermarket Software 06-17-2006, 10:33 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 75,003
Posted By strobate
No, they should show up as regular calendar...

No, they should show up as regular calendar entries.
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 06-17-2006, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,551
Posted By strobate
The Internet Browser should show up after...

The Internet Browser should show up after activation. I think the wap browser disappeared as you could browse wap sites with the Internet Browser.
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 06-17-2006, 10:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,377
Posted By strobate
Whoop. You now I was about to post that I don't...

Whoop. You now I was about to post that I don't think the person taking the BB ever said it belonged to the company. My BB is mine; I'll take it wherever I go cos I agreed to pay for a device I like...
Forum: Aftermarket Software 06-15-2006, 12:50 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 75,003
Posted By strobate
Hmm. The wrong time posting is a rather serious...

Hmm. The wrong time posting is a rather serious isue . . .
Forum: RIM Software 06-15-2006, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 946
Posted By strobate
The information in the owner field can be...

The information in the owner field can be inserted by typing sig.
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 06-15-2006, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,075
Posted By strobate
ExchangeMyMail has been excellent (until this...

ExchangeMyMail has been excellent (until this morning when they had an outage). There's a 10% discount available under the sponsors section (off approximately $20).

Mail2web offers Exchange and...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 06-14-2006, 08:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,323
Posted By strobate
The main problem I had with SureType was that if...

The main problem I had with SureType was that if you use diff lexicons for diff people, the BB will frequently pick the wrong one. And if you curse a lot in some emails, watch out in the other ones.
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 06-14-2006, 08:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By strobate
Hmm. Have you tried resending the service books?

Hmm. Have you tried resending the service books?
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 06-14-2006, 08:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,649
Posted By strobate
Certainly the APNs will have to be changed....

Certainly the APNs will have to be changed. Cingular tech support should be able to help.
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 06-14-2006, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,717
Posted By strobate
I'm not sure this would work as the connector...

I'm not sure this would work as the connector only allows viewing the MSN calendar from within Outlook--none of the data is actually being pulled down to Outlook.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 06-14-2006, 08:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,952
Posted By strobate
Some of these responses are a little...

Some of these responses are a little condescending.

The things that would make a BB a poor choice for a 15-year-old (and some for anyone):

* Price--data plans are expensive, the device is not...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 06-14-2006, 03:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,446
Posted By strobate
This is probably not the best forum for impartial...

This is probably not the best forum for impartial BB v. Treo questions . . .
Forum: Rumor Mill 06-14-2006, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,344
Posted By strobate
Sprint will make dual-mode phones, but those will...

Sprint will make dual-mode phones, but those will almost certainly be niche products. A number of new phones will be released shortly for iDEN, and hopefully an Electron BB will be among them.
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 06-14-2006, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,377
Posted By strobate
Use JLCommander, then desktop manager, reinstall...

Use JLCommander, then desktop manager, reinstall the OS and you got a clean BB.
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 06-13-2006, 11:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,421
Posted By strobate
Select compose email and scroll up. What comes...

Select compose email and scroll up. What comes after the Send Using:?
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 06-13-2006, 09:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,051
Posted By strobate
Hosted access to a BES is the way to go if you...

Hosted access to a BES is the way to go if you want to spend the extra $20 or so a month. Mail2Web offers it for around $12, but the support isn't terrific.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 06-13-2006, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,150
Posted By strobate
The Q feels cheap compared to the BB. Most of the...

The Q feels cheap compared to the BB. Most of the reviews I've read have gone on about what wonderful hardware (and horrible software) it has. I'm not certain even the hardware is that wonderful.
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 06-13-2006, 09:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,355
Posted By strobate
Color me dense, but the lightening symbol shuts...

Color me dense, but the lightening symbol shuts off, and I was assuming this means the battery is fully charged (just as when it's plugged into the wall). Am I mistaken?
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 06-12-2006, 02:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,150
Posted By strobate
SMS is an extra charge for Verizon (as it is with...

SMS is an extra charge for Verizon (as it is with all carriers--I don't think it's ever included in the BB unlimited plan). You can add text messaging to Nextel as well so long as you're running 4.1.
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 06-12-2006, 01:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,275
Posted By strobate
Could be a tower issue.

Could be a tower issue.
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