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Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

08-25-2006, 07:56 AM

Replies: 33

Unlocking: Cingular Rep Says they won't

Views: 3,331

Posted By gages

Silly question, why would one need/want to unlock...

Silly question, why would one need/want to unlock when traveling abroad?

I have had no issues roaming internationally with my 8700c, when out of the US, on the network selection screen it allows...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

04-07-2006, 04:51 PM

Replies: 2

8700c in Europe / Network issues?

Views: 1,957

Posted By gages

I used my 8700c (Cingular SIM) in England and...

I used my 8700c (Cingular SIM) in England and France within the past month with no issues.

I have seen the SIM CARD ERROR after I have dropped the unit so could be a physical sim card issue.

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

01-27-2006, 12:24 PM

Replies: 86

8700c/r Fortte Leather case. Pictures inside

Views: 12,691

Posted By gages

Why is the closure piece on the top necessary at...

Why is the closure piece on the top necessary at all (unless you are upside down)?

The nice thing about the 72xx caes is that yo can drop the unit in and out.

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

01-15-2006, 11:45 AM

Replies: 332

8700 cases

Views: 45,059

Posted By gages

Is there any way to order a replacement of the...

Is there any way to order a replacement of the original plastic holder that came with the 8700C (a buddy of mine lost his)?

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

01-11-2006, 07:39 PM

Replies: 5

Clock running fast?

Views: 4,378

Posted By gages

I have seen this too, set to network time, but...

I have seen this too, set to network time, but bbery time is off by a minute or 2, have to select copy time to resynch

Forum: Aftermarket Software

12-01-2005, 09:14 AM

Replies: 92

FIGURED IT OUT! WAP Access is included in BB Unlim Plan! - Cingular

Views: 22,700

Posted By gages

I got mine working on Cingular last week. Added...

I got mine working on Cingular last week. Added the 3 line items to my account. Note, isp.cingular did not work for me, had to use wap.cingular.

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

12-01-2005, 07:06 AM

Replies: 108

Reality check on 8700 as a phone!!

Views: 12,131

Posted By gages

Swapped my unit at a Cingular store last night. ...

Swapped my unit at a Cingular store last night. Big difference, I definitely had a defective unit.

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

11-29-2005, 09:43 PM

Replies: 108

Reality check on 8700 as a phone!!

Views: 12,131

Posted By gages

Cingular Sim

Cingular Sim

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

11-29-2005, 01:36 PM

Replies: 173

How to change default browser with Cingular

Views: 19,377

Posted By gages

Weirdest thing, I looked down at my unit 10...

Weirdest thing, I looked down at my unit 10 minutes ago and suddenly the bbery browser is there. I did not do anything, it just showed up.

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

11-28-2005, 09:40 PM

Replies: 108

Reality check on 8700 as a phone!!

Views: 12,131

Posted By gages

I bought mine at a Cingular store. Do they have...

I bought mine at a Cingular store. Do they have to swap it if I claim defective?

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

11-28-2005, 09:39 PM

Replies: 108

Reality check on 8700 as a phone!!

Views: 12,131

Posted By gages

The main issue I have is listening to the other...

The main issue I have is listening to the other party, my voice quality is fine. Something is definitely not right.

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

11-28-2005, 09:30 PM

Replies: 108

Reality check on 8700 as a phone!!

Views: 12,131

Posted By gages

I notice that Boy Genius is also NYC based. ...

I notice that Boy Genius is also NYC based. Again, could this be a location thing?

Anyone in NY getting high quality phone results?

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

11-28-2005, 09:26 PM

Replies: 108

Reality check on 8700 as a phone!!

Views: 12,131

Posted By gages

I never had this issue with my 7290. Could it...

I never had this issue with my 7290. Could it really be a bad unit?

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

11-28-2005, 09:17 PM

Replies: 8

How to securely erase data from 7290?

Views: 5,001

Posted By gages

got it, worked fine

got it, worked fine

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

11-28-2005, 09:11 PM

Replies: 108

Reality check on 8700 as a phone!!

Views: 12,131

Posted By gages

John, We can not be talking about the same...

John,

We can not be talking about the same phone. The quality is just terrible when compared to the 7290. I am using the unit with no speaker or bluetooth.

I am based in NY. Could location...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

11-28-2005, 04:04 PM

Replies: 8

How to securely erase data from 7290?

Views: 5,001

Posted By gages

When you select wipe it states: "warning all...

When you select wipe it states:

"warning all data will be lost! email service and other services will be disabled"

What does this mean, re email and other services?

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

11-25-2005, 11:50 AM

Replies: 108

Reality check on 8700 as a phone!!

Views: 12,131

Posted By gages

Phone is definitely not as good as 7290. Louder...

Phone is definitely not as good as 7290. Louder yes, but quality is worse, even with a hard wired headset.

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

11-25-2005, 11:47 AM

Replies: 22

8700 battery life? what';s your experience

Views: 6,550

Posted By gages

I am finding the battery to be worse than the...

I am finding the battery to be worse than the 7290. I made a 30min phone call and battery dropped from 80% to 55%.

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

11-24-2005, 12:11 PM

Replies: 6

Memo Pad

Views: 7,599

Posted By gages

under applications, there is the memo pad option

under applications, there is the memo pad option

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

11-23-2005, 09:26 PM

Replies: 9

Backorders? Will there be any in the stores?

Views: 1,290

Posted By gages

Merrick

Merrick

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

11-23-2005, 07:27 PM

Replies: 8

Wow!

Views: 1,627

Posted By gages

Keys are definitely tighter than 7290, will...

Keys are definitely tighter than 7290, will require much more careful typing. OTOH phone is much better and device is more ergonomic.

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

11-23-2005, 07:26 PM

Replies: 9

Backorders? Will there be any in the stores?

Views: 1,290

Posted By gages

I picked mine up in a Cingular store/ Long Island...

I picked mine up in a Cingular store/ Long Island NY. Sales guy said they came in on Tus.

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

09-17-2005, 07:17 PM

Replies: 10

cingular bb outage?

Views: 1,111

Posted By gages

Spoke with Cingular at 8:10 PM EST, there are...

Spoke with Cingular at 8:10 PM EST, there are still outages. I am in Nassau County. They said they are aiming to fix tonight.

Forum: BlackBerry Network

07-15-2005, 06:15 PM

Replies: 41

No manual network selection on Cingular

Views: 10,690

Posted By gages

I just returned from a trip to the UK. I am...

I just returned from a trip to the UK. I am running v4.0.2.32 and when roaming onto the UK/EU GSM frequencies the network selection option appeared. My co worker was running 219 and it also let...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

07-06-2005, 04:56 AM

Replies: 29

TMO 4.0.2.32 for 7290

Views: 2,978

Posted By gages

i installed the .32 on my cingular 7290. ...

i installed the .32 on my cingular 7290. Option/about still reads .219. What does everyone else's show?

Forum: RIM Software

07-05-2005, 08:16 PM

Replies: 785

BlackBerryOS 4.x Download FAQ - UPGRADE DOWNLOADS

Views: 1,742,328

Posted By gages

I just upgraded to a 7290 from a 7280. Under...

I just upgraded to a 7290 from a 7280. Under options/about it reads 4.0.0.219. I applied the latest patches labeled 274 but it still reads 219.

Also, under options/network I do not get the...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

02-09-2005, 05:37 AM

Replies: 12

Reliable Paging Solution for 72xx to replace beepers

Views: 1,814

Posted By gages

Will do, thanks guys. Is the path thru the...

Will do, thanks guys.

Is the path thru the network for a BES to Blackberry communication the same as a pin to pin message?

Steve

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

02-08-2005, 09:50 PM

Replies: 12

Reliable Paging Solution for 72xx to replace beepers

Views: 1,814

Posted By gages

"which would be a separate email address than...

"which would be a separate email address than your existing POP3 email addresses). You can use both BWC and BES on the same BlackBerry simultaneously. "

Now that is an idea.

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

02-08-2005, 09:07 PM

Replies: 12

Reliable Paging Solution for 72xx to replace beepers

Views: 1,814

Posted By gages

Our mail system is outsourced (POP 3 based) so...

Our mail system is outsourced (POP 3 based) so this would be the only way to go. It would seem that with outsourced BES you get all the benefit of the BES assuming that the mail gets to the...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

02-08-2005, 08:50 PM

Replies: 12

Reliable Paging Solution for 72xx to replace beepers

Views: 1,814

Posted By gages

Interesting, does the outsourced BES work as well...

Interesting, does the outsourced BES work as well as an internally hosted one?

Steve

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

02-08-2005, 08:24 PM

Replies: 12

Reliable Paging Solution for 72xx to replace beepers

Views: 1,814

Posted By gages

Is the BES that much more reliable than the web...

Is the BES that much more reliable than the web client?

Each unit will receive on average more than 1,000 messages per month so SMS will be very expensive.

Steve

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

02-08-2005, 07:47 PM

Replies: 12

Reliable Paging Solution for 72xx to replace beepers

Views: 1,814

Posted By gages

Reliable Paging Solution for 72xx to replace beepers

All,

I am looking for a reliable solution for sending alphanumeric pages to multiple 72xx blackberrys. This is for a network management solution which sends pages to devices based on traps/alerts....

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