[essay182]

Hey I have a question...Can you tether the 8703e to without paying the extra $15 a month if you only use it with 1X and not EVDO? I don't even have EVDO here yet.

[MHPHOCKEY]

An 8703 is 100% worth the money to upgrade from the 7250 because of the form factor and overall appearance.

[whoscalling]

Originally Posted by InPocket

I suspect slowdown to be because of blackberry servers on the Verizon side, the adjustments to Ev-do, who knows what....

For people who have not experienced sluggishness (through OS upgrades and installing themes-ie ZEN) the sluggishness is not data performance slowness but responsiveness of the device to trackwheel turns, wheel clicks, or key inputs.

As mentioned by the individual with a test unit his sluggish comment was mentioned with his use of brick breaker.

This may already be understood by everyone but thought I would clarify.

[whoscalling]

Originally Posted by essay182

Hey I have a question...Can you tether the 8703e to without paying the extra $15 a month if you only use it with 1X and not EVDO? I don't even have EVDO here yet.

Don't think you can without signing up for it.

[jrsmooth]

Again, I am not doubting you, but can you give me a link with the following information?

Originally Posted by InPocket

RIM Blackberry 7130e

The RIM BlackBerry 7130e for Verizon Wireless provides the fastest on-the-go email solution available. With near-broadband download speeds for email and web surfing, mobile professionals can really get stuff done! With fully integrated, corporate-friendly email that’s automatically received to your BlackBerry 7130e, and the amazing SureType® QWERTY keyboard technology for effortless text composition, but with true high-speed data, the 7130e is truly amazing.


Highlights

* Near-broadband download speeds for emailing and web surfing
* Fully integrated email with push capability
* HTML browsing for full internet experience
* Bluetooth wireless connectivity
* Large, beautiful color display
* Powerful on-the-go email solution when used with Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Solution add-on feature
* Viewer software for Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Advanced Features

* Attachment Viewing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Yes, Open Word, Excel and Powerpoint files attached to emails
* Bluetooth Wireless Technology - Yes, Supports Headset and Car Kit Pairing
* QWERTY Keyboard - Backlit, Advanced SureType Design Is Compact And Fast
* Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem - Yes
* PC Synchronization - Yes

Messaging Features

* HTML Web Browsing - Full HTML and WAP Web Browsing, One-touch Access, Bookmarks, High-speed Data Downloads
* Multimedia Messaging - Yes
* Text Messaging (SMS) - Yes
* Email Client - Amazing "Push" Real-time Email, Integrate w/ Up To 10 Email Accounts, Business-secure, POP3, IMAP, S

Personalization and Fun Features

* Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes, Downloadable
* MP3 Ringtones - Yes
* Ringer Profiles - Yes, Downloadable From Verizon Wireless Get IT Now Service
* Games - Brickbreaker Pre-loaded, Downloadable Brew Titles From Verizon Wireless Get It Now Service
* Customizable Graphics - Yes, Downloadable From Verizon Wireless Get IT Now Service

Core Features

* Color Main Display - 240 x 260 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors
* Speakerphone - Yes
* TTY Compatible - Yes, Plus M3 Hearing Aid Rated
* To-Do List - Yes
* Standard 2.5mm Headset Jack - Yes
* Alarm - Yes
* Calculator - Yes
* Calendar - Yes
* Mini-USB Port - Yes
* Vibrate - Yes
* Phonebook Capacity - N/a
* Multiple Numbers Per Name - Yes, Including Mailing and Email Addresses

Battery Life

* Battery Type - LiIon
* Talk Time - Up to 180 Minutes
* Standby Time - Up to 192 Hours

Technical Specifications

* Application Platform - Java
* Platform / Operating System - RIM OS, PXA901 "Hermon" 312MHz Processor
* High-Speed Data - EV-DO (Up to 700 Kbps) and 1xRTT (Up to 70 Kbps)
* Network Compatibility - CDMA 800, 1900
* Ringtone Types Supported - MIDI, MP3
* Predictive Text Entry - Yes, SureType® Predictive Text
* Built-In Memory - 64MB
* Dimensions - 4.60 in x 2.20 in x 0.90 in
* Weight - 4.7 oz

Compatibility Features

* Device Supports Voice Plans - Yes
* Device Supports Radio Plans - Yes
* Device Supports Blackberry Services - Yes
* Available For Purchase Without Service Plan - Yes
* Device Supports IN Messaging (TXT) - Yes

[jrsmooth]

Originally Posted by whoscalling

...

As mentioned by the individual with a test unit his sluggish comment was mentioned with his use of brick breaker...

OK, screw the NDA (I still won’t post any pix), but here's what I can tell you, base on my experience on the test unit. Since I am not going to post any pix or anything to prove that I have the unit, call me liar all you want, but take this for granted:

1. It seems still buggy. For one, if I use the browser to visit websites, then I put it down for a period (an hour maybe), when I picked it up again, the browser will reset to the bookmark page. I am not sure if this is a feature or bug however.

2. The device seems bigger and heavier than the Cingular 8700c, that's how I felt it.

3. Maybe it is the software, it is NOTICEBLE, I mean noticeable that the device react slower than the 8700c. (I am not going to post the software version here).

4. The device looks a lot cooler than the Cingular one (appearance-wise).

[whoscalling]

I hope you didn't think I was calling you a liar. I was actually trying to help clarify.

[jungleland]

Originally Posted by pspiegel

maybe i'm blind... but i dont see it?

I don't believe it...They pulled the .GIF, the 8703E was there, it had a dimension theme...I guess someone accidentally posted that .GIF on their site and then the notice that someone hot linked it.

[MHPHOCKEY]

Originally Posted by jungleland

I don't believe it...They pulled the .GIF, the 8703E was there, it had a dimension theme...I guess someone accidentally posted that .GIF on their site and then the notice that someone hot linked it.

I called RIM and they played dumb like they had never heard of it.

[whoscalling]

jrsmooth- Does the 8703e allow MMS?

[whsbuss]

Originally Posted by jrsmooth

OK, screw the NDA (I still won’t post any pix), but here's what I can tell you, base on my experience on the test unit. Since I am not going to post any pix or anything to prove that I have the unit, call me liar all you want, but take this for granted:

1. It seems still buggy. For one, if I use the browser to visit websites, then I put it down for a period (an hour maybe), when I picked it up again, the browser will reset to the bookmark page. I am not sure if this is a feature or bug however.

2. The device seems bigger and heavier than the Cingular 8700c, that's how I felt it.

3. Maybe it is the software, it is NOTICEBLE, I mean noticeable that the device react slower than the 8700c. (I am not going to post the software version here).

4. The device looks a lot cooler than the Cingular one (appearance-wise).

From what was posted before the software version is 4.1.0.344

[njguy]

what the f#ck is verizon dragging their feet for. the pearl is coming out in 4 days. I'm thinking about taking my company and jumping ship to tmobile.

honestly, who is making their decisions there?

[DallasFlier]

Originally Posted by junior1790

global standard yes, i agree, but most of us, even those of us who do intn'l business, would the rliability of cdma.

Just out of curiosity, who are the "most of us" that you claim prefer the "reliability" of CDMA?? I don't know of any statistics at all that show that CDMA is a more "reliable" technology than GSM, and its an indisputable fact that there are a lot more GSM subscribers out there than CDMA subscribers, and therefore its a rather ridiculous claim that "most of us" prefer CDMA - for any reason.

[MHPHOCKEY]

Verizon is always last in product timing, but first in service.

[packetknife]

Originally Posted by DallasFlier

Just out of curiosity, who are the "most of us" that you claim prefer the "reliability" of CDMA?? I don't know of any statistics at all that show that CDMA is a more "reliable" technology than GSM, and its an indisputable fact that there are a lot more GSM subscribers out there than CDMA subscribers, and therefore its a rather ridiculous claim that "most of us" prefer CDMA - for any reason.

I have no idea who would've stated a general preference of CDMA versus GSM but I find the whole discussion odd. GSM uses T(ime)DMA... and the other major competitor is C(ode)DMA. GSM is a consortiumstandard... 3GSM is based on WCDMA I understand (http://www.gsmworld.com/technology/3g/evolution.shtml). I almost think licensing agreements with the various FCC-equivalents of the world has more to do with it than technology (at least ~today~). -Pk

[MHPHOCKEY]

Why is there even debate of GSM in a future VERIZON (CDMA) BlackBerry thread?

[jrsmooth]

Originally Posted by whoscalling

jrsmooth- Does the 8703e allow MMS?

Sorry, please don't laugh, I don't know how to send MMS from BB, period. But I do SMS a few times a day. If you show me general instruction on how to send MMS from BB, I may be able to tell you the answer.

[jrsmooth]

Originally Posted by whsbuss

From what was posted before the software version is 4.1.0.344

The test unit I had has a different software version, later than 4.1.0.344 (by not much) but agian, I can't post it until it is official.

[jrsmooth]

Originally Posted by njguy

what the f#ck is verizon dragging their feet for. the pearl is coming out in 4 days. I'm thinking about taking my company and jumping ship to tmobile.

honestly, who is making their decisions there?

I spoke to my account rep. yesterday, I was told the pre-ordered units are shipping from the warehouse on 9/11.

Today I was told the shipment is on hold again but she said she will overnight them to me as soon as the shipment is authorized.

Well I don't know what to hope for now, as a long time 8700c user, I personally don't think I am missing anything major, even they never ship the 8703e.

[sparky12]

Originally Posted by jrsmooth

OK, screw the NDA (I still won’t post any pix), but here's what I can tell you, base on my experience on the test unit. Since I am not going to post any pix or anything to prove that I have the unit, call me liar all you want, but take this for granted:

1. It seems still buggy. For one, if I use the browser to visit websites, then I put it down for a period (an hour maybe), when I picked it up again, the browser will reset to the bookmark page. I am not sure if this is a feature or bug however.

2. The device seems bigger and heavier than the Cingular 8700c, that's how I felt it.

3. Maybe it is the software, it is NOTICEBLE, I mean noticeable that the device react slower than the 8700c. (I am not going to post the software version here).

4. The device looks a lot cooler than the Cingular one (appearance-wise).

Can you comment on responsiveness as compared to the 7103e?