[szalotta]

So can anyone tell me if they can tell if I had it unlocked? Can they blame the problems on that? If I am able to get them to upgrade to a different phone what should I go with? I don't think that I want to try the 7290 again. I was able to get past the prefetch exception by taking the battery out again, but am still receiving the error 411--so I gave up and went back to my old phone. I do not use the phone for anything except text messaging and calls, but since texting is such a big thing here in Italy I really want to stay with the QWERTY keypad. Thanks, Sz

[JSanders]

1- Unlocking does not cause those kinds of problems.

2- Wiping the battery on your pants won't do a thing. I don't know why you did.

[szalotta]

Hate to keep bugging, but if you were to recommend a particular model of Blackberry what would it be and why? I really want something that is dependable and with the fewest problems. I have no desire to pay extra to use it for internet or emailing--just want to use it for a phone and for text messaging. I don't necessarily want the most expensive, but I certainly don't want to stay with the 7290 after all the problems I have had! Thanks, Sz PS--I rubbed the battery on my pants in case there was something on the contacts that was blocking the charge!

[JSanders]

I think, given your need, I would get the 8700, a very good and strudy BB.

good luck!