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Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

08-26-2007, 09:17 AM

Replies: 18

"Must Have" apps for 8830? I am finally getting one

Views: 4,035

Posted By alfa

Viigo is a nice newsreader, but I eventually paid...

Viigo is a nice newsreader, but I eventually paid for the functionality of NewsGator. It syncs the feeds between my BB and my laptop so I don't end up reading the same thing twice. Plus, the...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

08-26-2007, 09:15 AM

Replies: 3

Protective skin & case?

Views: 925

Posted By alfa

I use the VZW skin with the holster and it works...

I use the VZW skin with the holster and it works just fine.

I also like the fact that the BB holster has channels for the trackball on both sides, so you can completely protect the face if you...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

08-12-2007, 10:37 AM

Replies: 4

Media Card

Views: 713

Posted By alfa

Yeah, load it and copy to Windows. That's pretty...

Yeah, load it and copy to Windows. That's pretty much the only way to do it.

In a perfect world, we would have unlimited bandwidth, and our BB would automatically back itself up on a regular basis...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

08-12-2007, 10:28 AM

Replies: 24

Taking the battery cover off the BB...

Views: 2,931

Posted By alfa

Well, at least the problem isn't the reverse. It...

Well, at least the problem isn't the reverse. It should be difficult to take the battery cover off. For the people who don't screw around with their phones too much, the battery cover thing is a...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

07-31-2007, 04:29 PM

Replies: 4

8800 Keypad Lock...Is this normal?

Views: 1,846

Posted By alfa

Also, when you wake up the phone while locked,...

Also, when you wake up the phone while locked, immediately start by entering your unlock code. The first letter of your password will both wake up the phone and show up in the password box. Saves a...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

07-31-2007, 01:18 AM

Replies: 10

No longer waiting for VZW to unlock GPS

Views: 2,376

Posted By alfa

Most companies are nowadays. AOL used to be the...

Most companies are nowadays. AOL used to be the leader in cancellation nightmares. XM Radio is pretty bad, in my experience. But with cell phones, if you're out of contract, canceling is easy. Just...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

07-29-2007, 01:43 PM

Replies: 5

VZW GPS Google Maps

Views: 1,058

Posted By alfa

Unfortunately, my guess is this is the furthest...

Unfortunately, my guess is this is the furthest you'll get.

Google Maps and the VZW 8830 will talk to each other, but the 8830 will not pass along any location data to Google Maps. It will say...

Forum: RIM Software

07-27-2007, 11:05 PM

Replies: 0

Blackberry Desktop Manager Syncs to Wrong Outlook Calendar

Views: 1,358

Posted By alfa

Blackberry Desktop Manager Syncs to Wrong Outlook Calendar

Here's the deal. I'm using BIS, so I have to do a sync to my own computer for contacts, calendar, etc. I had the whole system working beautifully with Bluetooth, Outlook, my POP3 accounts, and my...

Forum: Aftermarket Software

07-25-2007, 11:39 AM

Replies: 465

Empower HTML Mail Viewer is here.

Views: 48,515

Posted By alfa

I like it. It seems to work with the occasional...

I like it. It seems to work with the occasional HTML emails I get. But I have a question.

If I use the options and set it to "none" for default messages, does that turn off Empower unless I...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

07-25-2007, 10:59 AM

Replies: 19

8830 - Problem with Voice Command with Bluetooth

Views: 2,085

Posted By alfa

With me and my JX10, I had to pair the device and...

With me and my JX10, I had to pair the device and pull the battery. Then, because it still didn't work, I deleted the JX10 and paired it again. Then it worked, and it hasn't given me any problems...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

07-23-2007, 01:01 AM

Replies: 9

"Please Say A Command"

Views: 4,949

Posted By alfa

If you say "check status," it tells you your...

If you say "check status," it tells you your battery level, signal level, and the status of your coverage.

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

07-21-2007, 10:15 PM

Replies: 11

Best Carrying Case for 8800

Views: 2,011

Posted By alfa

I like the holster that comes with the BB. It's...

I like the holster that comes with the BB. It's one of the best belt clips I've ever had for a mobile device. I use it with the $14 silicone cover from Verizon, which is also a nice cover - and...

Forum: GPS & Mapping

07-20-2007, 03:51 PM

Replies: 179

Verizon Disables 8830 GPS - Read About it Here

Views: 64,177

Posted By alfa

Well, gee whiz VZW. This does a hell of a lot of...

Well, gee whiz VZW. This does a hell of a lot of good for those of us who travel. As far as I know, VZN is a US-based piece of software, right? Yet the 8830 is a world phone. VZW sells an unlimited...

Forum: Aftermarket Software

07-15-2007, 06:29 PM

Replies: 1,300

New Program Available - BlackBerry Alerts

Views: 242,481

Posted By alfa

Question: I have a BB 8830. When I have a...

Question:

I have a BB 8830. When I have a missed call, I get the missed call notification box on the screen, and it puts a missed call message in my "Messages" box. I don't get any LED flashes,...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

07-14-2007, 10:49 PM

Replies: 35

Keystore pw on 8700

Views: 44,810

Posted By alfa

I'm going to resurrect this thread. I am...

I'm going to resurrect this thread.

I am also getting asked for my Key Store Password, but I have no idea what it is. I know that I can disable it - I don't even need it to sync my device. But I...

Forum: Aftermarket Software

07-12-2007, 10:31 AM

Replies: 33

RSS Reader

Views: 4,785

Posted By alfa

I do like FreeRange a lot, but it's a really...

I do like FreeRange a lot, but it's a really expensive reader if you want more than 10 feeds.

Forum: Aftermarket Software

07-12-2007, 02:41 AM

Replies: 33

RSS Reader

Views: 4,785

Posted By alfa

I just downloaded Viigo. +1 ! It's a really nice...

I just downloaded Viigo. +1 ! It's a really nice app. Just what I was looking for.

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

07-11-2007, 10:12 PM

Replies: 29

"Must Have" Third Party Applications

Views: 5,449

Posted By alfa

Just chiming in. I would like to hear about best...

Just chiming in. I would like to hear about best software as well. I love JiveTalk so far.

Forum: GPS & Mapping

07-10-2007, 03:42 PM

Replies: 179

Verizon Disables 8830 GPS - Read About it Here

Views: 64,177

Posted By alfa

This makes so much sense.

This makes so much sense.

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

06-28-2007, 03:41 PM

Replies: 10

Blackberry 8830 and Outlook questions - sell me on Blackberry! :)

Views: 8,538

Posted By alfa

Yeah, it looks like I'll be going the OWA route....

Yeah, it looks like I'll be going the OWA route. It seems like the easiest way to set it up.

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

06-27-2007, 05:12 PM

Replies: 10

Blackberry 8830 and Outlook questions - sell me on Blackberry! :)

Views: 8,538

Posted By alfa

Thanks for the additional info. This solves my...

Thanks for the additional info. This solves my problem of waiting for the new WM6 phones. Time to get an 8830. :)

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

06-27-2007, 04:18 PM

Replies: 10

Blackberry 8830 and Outlook questions - sell me on Blackberry! :)

Views: 8,538

Posted By alfa

Yeah, that's the right name - sorry. It's an MS...

Yeah, that's the right name - sorry. It's an MS exchange server, but there is no chance of installing BES to it since I don't run it.

I can definitely get to my exchange server outside of the...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

06-27-2007, 01:27 PM

Replies: 10

Blackberry 8830 and Outlook questions - sell me on Blackberry! :)

Views: 8,538

Posted By alfa

Blackberry 8830 and Outlook questions - sell me on Blackberry! :)

I am considering getting an 8830 instead of a Windows Mobile product. I want the Verizon network (best in my area) and the global functionality. But is it worth it if I have to deal with just a plain...

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