BlackBerry Bold 9700
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- therock
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- 31 Mar 2010
JRF, 31 Mar 2010Well, from what I know (off of crackberry.com mostly) some ... morethanks bro.
I'll just buy it at att. If my existing data and text plan doesn't work, i'll return it.
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- 31 Mar 2010
JRF, 31 Mar 2010Well, from what I know (off of crackberry.com mostly) some ... moreForgot to add, if (big IF there) you are able to use the web, services like BBM, chat clients (WLM, Yahoo, AOL) and push email won't be usable since these need to go through the BB servers. Which is why BIS is a very recommended must for BB. Not even the FB or Myspace apps would work.
If I were to choose between a BB without BIS and any other phone, I'd go for another phone. I'm really happy with my Blackberry, but before I got hooked I didn't want to bother with one since I switched phones often and knew that I wouldn't be able to use internet if I had a BB and non BB. But I guess I'm so pleased now that I don't switch phones anymore... maybe I needed a Blackberry all along!
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- 31 Mar 2010
Anonymous, 31 Mar 2010nokia n97 is better than bb have more aplication if you are... moreToo bad the processor isn't strong enough to keep it fast. Not even the "newer" N97 mini!
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- 31 Mar 2010
therock, 31 Mar 2010there are two types of att data and text plans: unlimited d... moreWell, from what I know (off of crackberry.com mostly) some users have reported being able to use the regular data plans (non-BIS) on a blackberry phone but only for the browser, since some of them by a BB unlocked or something, so the carrier (ATT, TMO, etc) doesn't force the BIS on you. Even some users from the UK. But in my country, Mexico, you can't buy a Blackberry without the BB plan, since it doesn't work on a 3G plan. What I'm thinking is that, since some of them mentioned having the ATT browser or something like that, that that is what they use instead of the default browser, or maybe they use Bolt or Opera Mini. The only way to be sure is if you ask a Rep even though they don't always seem to know that much. Only one operator here, a CDMA one, offered me a Storm without BIS, but with 3G internet. So maybe it depends on the carrier and country? Sorry I can't offer any help other than that. Let me know if I explained myself clearly enough!
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- 31 Mar 2010
JRF, 30 Mar 2010I had already answered, said a moderator would verify my co... morethere are two types of att data and text plans: unlimited data and text for 30 dollars and a Blackberry data and text for 50 dollars.
Will the 30 dollar data and text plan work for the bb 9700? my apology for the repetetive questions. just making sure it works.
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- 31 Mar 2010
JRF, 30 Mar 2010I had already answered, said a moderator would verify my co... morethe data plan doesn't have to be an att blackberry internet service of 50 dollars? i am currently using the att regular data plans of 30 dollars.
just clarifying it because blackberrian (another bb user) replied to me stating that regular data plans won't work. A Blackberry data plan is a must.
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- 31 Mar 2010
nokia n97 is better than bb have more aplication if you are a businessman the bb is goodv
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- 30 Mar 2010
JRF, 30 Mar 2010I had already answered, said a moderator would verify my co... moreTypo, sorry. I meant "aren't" full compatible.
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- 30 Mar 2010
therock, 30 Mar 2010before i buy the att bb 9700, I am trying to find out if my... moreI had already answered, said a moderator would verify my comment.
Any ways, just to answer quickly, Blackberry phones are fully compatible with regular data plans, as almost everything (Facebook, push email, chats and BBM) requires RIM's servers to push the data to the device. I think internet browsing is possible with AT&T.
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- 30 Mar 2010
Is there anyway I can get the calender entry or the task to appear on the standby screen? kind of like in Nokia's active stand by? please advise
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- 30 Mar 2010
almost 1 week with the Bold 9700 & waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaoooooooooooooooo,,,,, very inteligent & great devise.
so far nooo problems,,, except for the BB Maps,,, it is not working with my server cos it is restricted.heheheh
but having google map & think it is better...:)
see u soon with new feedback,,,TC & have a nice BB
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- 30 Mar 2010
Is browsing still restricted even if you use Public wi-fi?
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- 30 Mar 2010
therock, 30 Mar 2010before i buy the att bb 9700, I am trying to find out if my... moredude..like JRF,im also a user of the gemini(BB curve 8520)..i dont have much idea about the great Onyx (BB BOLD 2 aka 9700)..but i still researching n viewing all things about this device..but one thing for sure,i will get this one someday but not at the moment as im extremely happy with my gemini..
so based on ur quest bro,i do not think that ur currently PDA unlimited data will support to the BB..coz BB is using the BIS(blackberry internet service)..i have told by my carrier b4 i purchased the gemini(gemini is my 1st BB),that in order to use the internet n get all the benefits out from my BB i must to sign up for the BIS..n the BIS is different from other data package plan..it is specially for BB handset only..meaning to say,if u r using a BB,definitely u need to sign up the BIS..while if u use samsung,nokia,sony,LG n so on,then u can use any data package that available in ur local network provider..thats was what they told me about 2-3 months b4..so,in ur peace of mind y not u consult with ur network provider regarding this matter..
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- 30 Mar 2010
bb or nokia n97????????????
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- 30 Mar 2010
Tin, 30 Mar 2010Thank you sir, that was the most unbiased experienced revie... morewhat is good about nokia is the frequent software or firmware updates.
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- 30 Mar 2010
Tin, 30 Mar 2010Thank you sir, that was the most unbiased experienced revie... morebefore i buy the att bb 9700, I am trying to find out if my current att unlimited data and text of 30 dollars will work for the bb internet. I am using that data and text plan for my nokia smartphones. The bb 9700 unlimited data and text plan is 50 dollars (which is ridiculous).
can anyone help me on this one?
i had a moto q 9h before also and used att's unlimited data and text plan of 30 dollars (without using the moto pda plan of 50 dollars). It worked.
if it doesn't work, ill just purchase the e72.
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- 30 Mar 2010
Is there a way to set the SMS settings so it does not automatically save your sent messages?
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- 30 Mar 2010
therock, 29 Mar 2010bb 9700 and e72
the difference is the price of the data ... moreThank you sir, that was the most unbiased experienced review. Though I know it, at least someone else does.
I'm thinking about getting the Blackberry. I'd like to try something new since I've had a Nokia a Samsung and a SE.
You're also right about Nokia coming out with a better phone every 2-3 month~ that's the way they are, how the telephone market works for them. Really feels like a bummer when you tell yourself, "If I waited 3 more months I could get the n97mini instead of the n97. (Example)"
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- 30 Mar 2010
jtvn, 29 Mar 2010Awesome battery life. Great keypad. Fast connectivity. Nice... moreYeah I know, if the camera on this phone was at least; good. Then it's a flawless phone.
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- 30 Mar 2010
can another att unlimited pda data and text plan of 30 dollars work on the bb 9700 or a bb data plan is required for the web to work? att bb data plan is 50 dollars (ridiculous), while the unlimited pda data and text plan is 3o dollars.