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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2006 Jun. ~ 2006 Dec.: Buyers Banter (ARCHIVES): Blackberry users admin

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Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Anyone have a Blackberry? What do you think?

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
vanick does as she posted from the airport using it last week. she may be able to help you.

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Vanick? Vacanick??

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
sorry, it was yankee-in-ca. don't know where vanick came from.

Heyltslori
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09-15-2001

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Heyltslori a private message Print Post    
I have blackberry jam. Love it!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
LOL Lori! I still dont know difference between Blackberry, and some of the new phones that text, do net stuff,etc

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 2:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Lori, ya goof, I'm sure that will be very helpful for me to text from the side of the road if my car breaks down.

I don't know ANYTHING about text phones or Blackberries or TREOs.

Spygirl
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04-23-2001

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 3:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spygirl a private message Print Post    
Between my brother and cousin, I think they have five - LOL. Yeah, they love 'em.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 4:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
My SIL seems to like hers.

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 4:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
My daughter has one and I think they are very invasive. She is always getting e-mail and text messages. I heard my SIL complaining about it too. He said he tries to talk to her and she's busy doing something on her Blackberry. I say her job wouldn't be a 24 hour thing if people didn't have such easy access to her.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 2:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
I have a blackberry. I travel a couple of times a month, and am often out on set, etc. -- it is invaluable to me. I use it as my cell phone, email, contact, calendar, note-taker, weather forecaster.

What would you like to know?

P.S. -- They're only as invasive as you allow them to be. I set clear boundaries.

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 4:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
LOL Yankee...I am sure my daughter feels the same as you do....note that I said her husband and myself feel they are very invasive.

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 12:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
I have one and it is so handy for the things that Yankee listed. I have the 7130e model and use it for connecting my laptop to the internet when I am out of the office and can read and reply to emails that way, I think I pay $15 extra a month for unlimited internet access.

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 5:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
I don't know what I want. As many of you know, I have a significant hearing loss that is in the severe/profound range. Most cell phones are not "loud enough" for me. I've been thinking for awhile about getting a device that has text message capabilities and I have to admit I like the idea of accessing the internet on it when I am out of town.

Hmmm. About how much does it cost a month, service-wise?

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 8:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
It'd be hard for me to say for you, Hermione cause I have a super-duper phone/text plan that encompasses all of North America, etc. for my heavy-duty phone/email work. Mine is pricey, but I am at the upper end of the scale.

The Blackberry, because of the size and the position of the "holes" to hear out of, is sometimes tricky to hear -- you have to make sure the holes are positioned just right. If you got one and wanted to also use it as a phone, I'd recommend (and it might be necessary) a headset.

I love my Blackberry because it's simple.

BUT -- I think if you want to text and access the internet and email, another good option might be the Treo -- I have a few friends/colleagues who use it and love it.

I think with the Treo you can readily use third-party IM systems, but with Blackberry you have to download additional software. (Don't quote me on that but I think so).

Ktbb
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08-10-2003

Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 11:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ktbb a private message Print Post    
My daughter just asked for an upgrade of her phone to the new Pirate Blackberry(whatever that is). What is the diffence, and how much would our monthly bill go up? Do you need unlimited access to internet, and what else?

Melfie1222
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07-29-2002

Tuesday, December 19, 2006 - 10:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Melfie1222 a private message Print Post    
I am late to the thread... Ktbb, your daughter might have meant the Blackberry Pearl? I bought one when they first came out a few months ago and really like it. At that time I could only find it at one store with one wireless provider, the phone was $99 plus a two year contract, but I did not shop around a whole lot because I just wanted it! I've seen it advertised at other stores with other providers since then. Plus I pay extra for the add-in that allows for unlimited email and internet. The camera is OK... I've seen worse on pricier and bigger phones. I like that it has a media player since I don't have an iPod, so this does both for me. I had to buy a larger capacity media card... the built in space is small. I haven't had any problems with sound on calls either way. Plus it is just so cute.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, December 19, 2006 - 10:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Hermie, I know Lanzee has something she does text messages on.. and she posted very recently in Zachsmom's folder, but may be out of town.. anyway you might check with her, although your requirments may differ..