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Outrigger · 03-03-2007, 04:44 PM

most people who own the 8800 don't post here. just gadget lovers and enthusiasts. also, most people who are happy with the device tend not to post like myself. So you can't look at a thread with a few people posting unhappy comments and say "most" people aren't happy with the 8800.

LunkHead · 03-03-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rivviepop

hah! See, I'm not the only one who wants to smash the trackwheel with a hammer. "2 degrees of freedom" doesn't cut it in 2007.

The pearlball/whatever is probably the best navigating device on a handset I've used to date, it puts D-pads, trackwheels, and joysticks to shame - and these engadget kids are touting their iPhone as innovative.

My 2006-7 innovation award goes to RIM for the pearlball. Knight 'em, give 'em beers and free tickets to a hockey game.

I *thought* I loved the trackwheel until I played with the 8100.....

ahhpff · 03-03-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jibi

If T-Mobile is your carrier, then you can seamlessly transfer the call from the cellular network to a WLAN/hotspot connection, be it a Starbucks or your home, and back to the cellular network without dropping the call (pending wireless stability of network). If this call is initiated while connected to Wi-Fi, you can 'roam' over to the carrier network at T-Mobile's expense (Wi-Fi-initiated calls are free); although if the call is initiated on T-Mobile's network, then switching over to Wi-Fi continues to incur minutes from your plan.

Just one of the benefits. Cingular will also roll out UMA/GAN/IMS at some point in the next year.

What i know is taht WIFI will ONLY work with the data part, if you turn on teh wifi , Voice wont work ONly data will work... this is why some cellular companies are kinda mad about this because you use wifi which is free other then paying your monthly bill..

rivviepop · 03-03-2007, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ahhpff

What i know is taht WIFI will ONLY work with the data part, if you turn on teh wifi , Voice wont work ONly data will work... this is why some cellular companies are kinda mad about this because you use wifi which is free other then paying your monthly bill..

...also add to that Skype; WiFi on a phone that has a Skype client completely circumvents the carrier's ability to charge you minutes. I know a number of people who talk via phone -> skype -> wifi now when stationary during the day (and they sound great - a little echo now and then, but not bad). That's money lost right there to any carrier, their business plan cannot cope with modern technology.

mzini · 03-03-2007, 10:30 PM

Dissapointed with 8800???? Not at all. Its my 4th blackberry and by FAR the best. I love this device.

Of the many features in the 8800, the trackball is so much easier and quicker to use than the trackwheel. I know the trackball is in the Pearl as well, but in my opinion, a "PDA" without a full keypad defeats the purpose. You might as well buy an phone on the market if you are going to get the Pearl - Nokia makes a bunch of great phones with practically all of the features of the Pearl and smaller.

Just my 2 cents...

Sparkomatic · 03-03-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rivviepop

hah! See, I'm not the only one who wants to smash the trackwheel with a hammer. "2 degrees of freedom" doesn't cut it in 2007.

The pearlball/whatever is probably the best navigating device on a handset I've used to date, it puts D-pads, trackwheels, and joysticks to shame - and these engadget kids are touting their iPhone as innovative.

My 2006-7 innovation award goes to RIM for the pearlball. Knight 'em, give 'em beers and free tickets to a hockey game.

My name is Sparkomatic and I do miss the trackwheel a little bit.

Forum: "Hi Sparkomatic."

But the freedom of scrolling vertically and horizontally does make me love the pearl. I think it's just habit of the thumbwheel but have to be honest

jeleniksdad · 03-04-2007, 04:16 AM

This is ny first BB coming from a long line of PDA/PPCs. I agree that this device is a big disappointment.

#1- The setup was entirely too easy. It was all self-explanatory and straight-forward. Everything is too easy to get to. I hate not having a complicated setup and UI.

#2- I am an Over-the-road truck driver and I take pride that I don't have to use a map often because I know my way around but the GPS has already proved me wrong once. I hate being wrong.

#3- After twelve hours of EXTREME use (full time GPS, e-mail, phone calls, constant web browsing, and customization) can you believe I was down to 23% battery. I hate not having to charge a device constantly.

#4- I can't put the thing down. It seems to be glued to my fingers although my thumb can move freely. This is causing my wrist to ache because it isn't used to that awkward position of holding a device where I can see the screen constantly. I hate aches and pains.

That's all the flaws I can think of for now. Will update post as I think of more.

P.S. Posted painfully from my BB8800!

BBChristopher · 03-04-2007, 11:23 AM

What was this thread about again?

hahahah

NJBlackBerry · 03-04-2007, 11:29 AM

Starting a class action lawsuit. Oh, that was another thread.
Never mind.

richard371 · 03-04-2007, 12:34 PM

My only problem is I can't put it down either.

pjh · 03-04-2007, 12:54 PM

something tells me the original post came from a t-mobile sales rep

fonejunkie · 03-04-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparkomatic

My name is Sparkomatic and I do miss the trackwheel a little bit.

Forum: "Hi Sparkomatic."

But the freedom of scrolling vertically and horizontally does make me love the pearl. I think it's just habit of the thumbwheel but have to be honest

Initially the trackball was a tough transition...but like someone else here reported, when I went back to my 8700 to retrieve something, I felt completely lost. I love the 8800.