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classic101 · 03-18-2007, 11:56 AM

well imma bout to go pick up a 7290 from a cousin for free then i have to go get it activated one question will the 7290 fit all of my needs. I use a lot of web browsing and im. Sms as well only thing i wannna really know if the web browsing is limited or can it go to myspace and all that other fun stuff?

ezrunner · 03-18-2007, 04:10 PM

you can enjoy a fairly robust web browsing experience. Id load Opera mini for myspaceing

Dubdub · 03-18-2007, 07:02 PM

Make sure your cousin closes their BIS account and releases the IMEI and PIN so you can set up email.

You will need a BB dataplan on top of a voice plan for Internet and email.

What carrier is the BB used on? If it is a Verizon or Sprint branded device, you will need to use it on that network only. If it is a GSM device you will need to get it unlocked before you and use it on another GSM carrier (Cingular or T-Mobile).

classic101 · 03-18-2007, 09:22 PM

well its t mobile and imma use t-mobile so thier shouldnt be a problem will he still have to do all that pin stuff if there was never a data plan on it? Also is there anyway to get a im software that doesnt use sms?

John Clark · 03-18-2007, 09:50 PM

If he never setup an email account with it then it will be no problem.

Lots of IM software out there. Check the Aftermarket Software discussion on this forum.

classic101 · 03-18-2007, 10:00 PM

also is the browser like sidekick or better ?

John Clark · 03-18-2007, 10:13 PM

Never used a sidekick.

classic101 · 03-18-2007, 10:18 PM

hmm how can i explain this hmm well is the speed fast? on the web

Dubdub · 03-19-2007, 07:55 AM

Speed depends on the connection, the phones processor and memory available, and your perception. Given you will be on T-Moble and EDGE, the average speed is 50-90 kbps. It will not be anything near broadband speed on DSL or cable modem, but it will be adequate to surf. You will just have to wait for pages to load.