[itsj]

is it ok to leave charger on overnight?

[VerryBerry]

I'm new to Blackberry. Although I've used the Palm OS in the past, I've recently been primarily using a Sony laptop with built-in Cingular EDGE access. I just received my Verizon 8703e two days ago. I got it to replace/upgrade the Cingular connection, which was data only - no phone. After getting it set-up and trying it out, I notice a significant speed improvement when using it as a tethered modem on my laptop. Compared to the Cingular EDGE service, Verizon's EVDO is much faster, here in Birmingham, Alabama, where Verizon upgraded to EVDO just three weeks ago. Given the on-the-go e-mail capabilities, the phone capabilities, and the similarity of the BB OS to the old Palm OS, which I liked, I'm very glad I changed. I consider my switch to the Verizon 8703e to be an upgrade, not a lateral move.

[junior1790]

Originally Posted by itsj

is it ok to leave charger on overnight?

Sure is, blackberry batteries are legendary...

[cpalmer17]

Try dialing *228 and let the PRL update. This may help.

[jungleland]

Originally Posted by tmgplc

I am currently out of contract on VZW and using a Moto E815, but want to move to the wonderful (and productive) world of Blackberry. How is the reception with the 8703e, is it on par with the E815? How do voice calls sound? I want to make the switch, but only want to carry one device and need good call quality and reception. Any thoughts or insight would be greatly appreciated.

Nothing will come close the the E815, that and its predecessor, the v710 are the BEST performing phones with respect to signal..

[Dewars]

Originally Posted by cpalmer17

Try dialing *228 and let the PRL update. This may help.

This wont help. All our 8703e have the latest PRL since we all just programed them.

[jungleland]

Originally Posted by whsbuss

When I first got my 8703 I was able to d/l Texas HoldEm. Since then I have not been able to get to the free games. After the "I Accept" page, it either times out or give an error page "Games not available...."

Anyone else see this?

yes, I have been having trouble with mobile.blackberry.com

[Dewars]

Originally Posted by jungleland

yes, I have been having trouble with mobile.blackberry.com

Same here. It was working a few days ago.

[TagsVC]

Is there any way that when i miss a call i dont have it as an email orsmsm on my messages folder

[Dewars]

Originally Posted by TagsVC

Is there any way that when i miss a call i dont have it as an email orsmsm on my messages folder

Hit the send button to get to the call log, click the track wheel in, goto Options > Call Logging and choose None.

[TagsVC]

Originally Posted by Dewars

Hit the send button to get to the call log, click the track wheel in, goto Options > Call Logging and choose None.

Thank you

[whsbuss]

Originally Posted by Dewars

This wont help. All our 8703e have the latest PRL since we all just programed them.

That may not be true. Sometimes when activation happens the current PRL is not downloaded. Its worth another try *22899

[whsbuss]

Originally Posted by jungleland

yes, I have been having trouble with mobile.blackberry.com

I finally got into the free games again. Definately their site.

[MoreChampagneSir?]

How do I get an MP3 file (small one) to use for a ringtone from my cpu to the BB?

[ladasmith]

I tried to sign up in the BlackBerry owner's lounge on the RIM site, and it asks me to enter my IMEI. I can't find this number on the 8703e (in the battery compartment or within Options-Status. I thought my ECN might work, but it is not enough digits. Does anyone know where I can find the IMEI? Thanks

[jungleland]

Originally Posted by ladasmith

I tried to sign up in the BlackBerry owner's lounge on the RIM site, and it asks me to enter my IMEI. I can't find this number on the 8703e (in the battery compartment or within Options-Status. I thought my ECN might work, but it is not enough digits. Does anyone know where I can find the IMEI? Thanks

there is no IMEI, that's only for GSM devices....I have had the same problem on rim's site too....

[flash24]

Originally Posted by 1badtwo

Got ours today, came in a retail box. Its style is identical to the T-Mobile 8700's, infact if you peel back the plastic under the battery you can see where the SIM card would go (although no real slot) complete with SIM card icon LOL. It seems to wiegh a couple grams more then the GSM's. Nice phone, but the Verizon theme is crap, changed that first.

lol i agree.. verizon theme is wack!

[Postalrecon]

Originally Posted by flash24

lol i agree.. verizon theme is wack!

what are you talking about bre, the verizon theme is very business like, and besides they actually have their "own" theme, look at sprints themes? And tmobile doesnt have anything for their 8700's

now if i vould get a VZW version of the zen theme, or VZW Today, that would be ****ing sweet, i wouldnt need anything else

[junior1790]

Originally Posted by Postalrecon

what are you talking about bre, the verizon theme is very business like, and besides they actually have their "own" theme, look at sprints themes?

now if i vould get a VZW version of the zen theme, or VZW Today, that would be ****ing sweet, i wouldnt need anything else

c'mon, you cannot be serious, VZW theme is just like their UI on all there phones, disgusting... I puke in my mouth everytime i see it...

[Postalrecon]

Originally Posted by junior1790

c'mon, you cannot be serious, VZW theme is just like their UI on all there phones, disgusting... I puke in my mouth everytime i see it...

it looks like it, but doesnt act like them, i like it becasue it looks good, at least to me it does, oh well, opinions opinions