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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/
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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
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- If you are on a BES you can file email into folder
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Does the email have reminder tones for unchecked emails?
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- No
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Does voicemail have reminder tones for unchecked voice mails? (palm does not, drives me crazy)
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- No, only an icon that indicates a voicemail. Some devices will have a (free) text message show in the Messages app that tell you there is voicemail.
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Is there a To Do list with reminder alarms?
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- There is a Tasks application, and I believe you can set reminders.
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Can I create Word Documents on the BB?
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- No
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Can I create Excel Documents on the BB?
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- No
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Is there a memo/notes feature?
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- Yes
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Does the calendar have reminder alarms for appointments?
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- Yes
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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?
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- Not sure, I'd search Handango.com for something, or the Aftermarket Forum here.
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Does the BB have security to lock the unit and require a pass word?
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- Yes, maximum length before lock is 1 hour, can go as short as 2 mins.
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Does the BB have "masking" of private contact?
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- No