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Forum: GPS & Mapping 03-21-2010, 12:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,242
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
AT&T has a feature called: AT&T Family Map which...

AT&T has a feature called: AT&T Family Map which allows you to locate family members at anytime, as well as scheduled times (such as when they're supposed to have already come home)

From the AT&T...
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 07-02-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,675
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
It appears that the Brother solution doesn't...

It appears that the Brother solution doesn't require uploading to a web (of course you have to use a specific Brother printer though).
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 06-12-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,961
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Keep in mind that even though you may be in front...

Keep in mind that even though you may be in front of a router, if the router isn't broadcasting the wireless SSID, then it's basically 'undiscoverable'.

Maybe this is the reason?
Forum: General 8900 Series Discussion - Javelin 02-09-2009, 01:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,135
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
I thought the Storm was a CDMA Blackberry. How...

I thought the Storm was a CDMA Blackberry. How do you get it to work on the T Mobile GSM network? Or did I read something wrong?

Tom
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 02-03-2009, 07:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,883
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
You can also get ATT to unlock it through their...

You can also get ATT to unlock it through their Live Chat System with the Techs. Available online.

Hope this helps.
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 07-31-2008, 05:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Mac Users Corner - BlackBerryForums.com : Your...

Mac Users Corner - BlackBerryForums.com : Your Number One BlackBerry Community (http://www.blackberryforums.com/mac-users-corner/)
Forum: iPhone Android & other HandHeld Forum 07-25-2008, 06:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,486
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
ok, disclaimers aside: I like my Blackberry. I...

ok, disclaimers aside: I like my Blackberry. I really like the physical keys. I enjoy the "push email" (even though really, since I'm on BIS, it could really be described as "pull".

That aside,...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 06-22-2008, 01:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,599
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Try disabling the encryption. Just a thought, as...

Try disabling the encryption. Just a thought, as that has cleared up a couple of issues for me in the past when I was with Verizon.
Forum: iPhone Android & other HandHeld Forum 06-06-2008, 04:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,561
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Well, while I probably won't ever switch over to...

Well, while I probably won't ever switch over to an iPhone, I did get my wife one. And I have to say, I was surprisingly impressed with it. The browser is great. And the built in google maps and...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 05-02-2008, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,014
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
It may be the remote computer that is breaking...

It may be the remote computer that is breaking the connection, not the blackberry - perhaps timing out because of no response from the modem.

Just a thought.
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 02-14-2008, 04:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 771
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
You might want to try asking/looking in the Wi-Fi...

You might want to try asking/looking in the Wi-Fi forum, as they discuss a lot of UMA topics there.

Sorry wasn't more help.
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 02-11-2008, 05:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,345
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Buy an AT & T GoPhone and a T-Mobile Prepaid...

Buy an AT & T GoPhone and a T-Mobile Prepaid phone (don't know which one it is). Use them in the places that you frequent and see which one gives you the better coverage.

Who cares how much money...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 02-02-2008, 12:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 23,331
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Using BlackBerry As Modem - BlackBerryFAQ.com...

Using BlackBerry As Modem - BlackBerryFAQ.com (http://www.blackberryfaq.com/index.php/Using_BlackBerry_As_Modem)
Forum: GPS & Mapping 01-20-2008, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,982
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
You could get a Y-Cable that you could plug the...

You could get a Y-Cable that you could plug the Car Charger for the BB in one side and the Car charger for the GPs in the other. That would give you two power sources to charge both.
Forum: GPS & Mapping 01-20-2008, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 26,536
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
E911 GPS is always active as long as the phone is...

E911 GPS is always active as long as the phone is on.

As stated earlier, if the phone belongs to the company and especially if they are paying the bill, then they have the right to track it and if...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 01-19-2008, 07:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,288
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Using BlackBerry As Modem - BlackBerryFAQ.com...

Using BlackBerry As Modem - BlackBerryFAQ.com (http://www.blackberryfaq.com/index.php/Using_BlackBerry_As_Modem)
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 01-14-2008, 07:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,020
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
I would carry two devices - I know that's...

I would carry two devices - I know that's probably something you're fond of. I'm assuming the company is paying for your DC? Keep the walkie takie device (i believe you can remove the phone service...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 12-19-2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,886
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Do you still want the Blackberry servers to pull...

Do you still want the Blackberry servers to pull the email? In other words, receive it, but not send it?

If not, could you just remove the email accounts from BIS and then put them back on when...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 11-16-2007, 07:30 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 45,533
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
That makes sense! - NOT!!! Go ahead and...

That makes sense! - NOT!!!

Go ahead and enable the ability to add VZNavigator to your account today, but "oh, well you have to wait until later before your device can run it".

Good work Verizon!
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 11-16-2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 45,533
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
The Verizon site is still showing .148 version as...

The Verizon site is still showing .148 version as of 1:27pm PST
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 11-16-2007, 04:23 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 36,111
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
I saw the same thing. And when I went to download...

I saw the same thing. And when I went to download it, it was the .148 version

So much for VZW being up to date. I was hoping for 4.3, oh well.
Forum: GPS & Mapping 11-06-2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,448
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
And I'm hoping that you also set the GPS to...

And I'm hoping that you also set the GPS to Location and not 911 only.
Forum: GPS & Mapping 11-03-2007, 02:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,001
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Try Best Buy and Circuit City as well - they...

Try Best Buy and Circuit City as well - they usually have a GPS puck from Pharos, DeLorme or Co-Pilot
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 11-03-2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 14,538
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
I'm on the America's Choice Select Family Plan...

I'm on the America's Choice Select Family Plan and we have unlimited texting to anyone.
Forum: GPS & Mapping 10-22-2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,961
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
The page address posted above is incorrect. It...

The page address posted above is incorrect. It is:

http://solutions.vzwshop.com/vzstart/bb8830

The original had /vzwstart/bb8830


Hope this helps.

tomtheguitarguy
Forum: GPS & Mapping 10-22-2007, 06:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,961
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
I changed my homepage to MSN, but it still showed...

I changed my homepage to MSN, but it still showed the 8830 start page as a bookmarked page - not the home page. I can only go by my experience, and I did what I posted and saw the page bookmarked. ...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 10-22-2007, 05:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,961
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Open up your browser. Click on the BB button and...

Open up your browser. Click on the BB button and select Bookmarks. Select Blackberry Bookmarks, and you'll see a bookmark for solutions.vzw . . . Select it and it will take you to the BB8830 home...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 10-15-2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,961
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
I've heard that it will be Nov 8th and a patch...

I've heard that it will be Nov 8th and a patch will be available for 8830 users. This from the HoFo. My subscription to Telenav renews on the 7th of each month.

tomtheguitarguy.
Forum: GPS & Mapping 10-03-2007, 05:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,961
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Oh Yeah! You guys too!

Oh Yeah! You guys too!
Forum: GPS & Mapping 10-03-2007, 03:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,961
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Hopefully with the release of the Pearl 2 (8130),...

Hopefully with the release of the Pearl 2 (8130), VZNav will be available to us 8830 owners.

Rumored around Novemberish
Forum: GPS & Mapping 09-24-2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,174
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
You have the GPS enabled for Location Services...

You have the GPS enabled for Location Services and not just e911?
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 09-13-2007, 01:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,714
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
No, it will not enable the GPS in Verizon's 8830....

No, it will not enable the GPS in Verizon's 8830. It requires a gps puck.

The first 30 days are free, so if you sign up for it you can use it for 30 days, after which you will be billed the $9.99...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 09-10-2007, 02:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,828
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Well I'm sure no one mistakenly thinks that APPLE...

Well I'm sure no one mistakenly thinks that APPLE is a non-profit organization or that Steve Jobs wasn't in the business to make money. YET, he did the right thing for his customers. Or rather he's...
Forum: iPhone Android & other HandHeld Forum 09-08-2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,966
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Not for me, as my BB does everything I want and...

Not for me, as my BB does everything I want and need it to do. Sure streaming video would be nice at times, but hey I use it as a business device more than a personl one.

Now my wife on the other...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 09-07-2007, 06:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,828
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Yeah, I know the reasoning, I was just commenting...

Yeah, I know the reasoning, I was just commenting that it was too bad . . .
Forum: GPS & Mapping 09-07-2007, 05:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,828
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
It's too bad the CEO of Verizon Wireless doesn't...

It's too bad the CEO of Verizon Wireless doesn't respond like Steve Jobs did for the Apple faithful when they slashed the price on the iPhone. Less than 2 days after the price cut and his "that's...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 08-23-2007, 03:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,828
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Help me out here. Where are you seeing that the...

Help me out here. Where are you seeing that the GPS is enabled on the new Q? When I looked at the site it showed that it was "aGPS for e911", not that it had GPS on it. aGPS for e911 is on all new...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 08-23-2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,020
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
My suggestion was based on your statement that...

My suggestion was based on your statement that you were already carrying an external receiver, so I was suggesting ditch the receiver and carry the external gps. NO "extra" stuff, and always...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 08-22-2007, 09:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,020
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Keep your BB and purchase a small handheld/pocket...

Keep your BB and purchase a small handheld/pocket size GPS unit like the Mio Digiwalker, the new Michelin Unit, or other full GPS unit. If you want, you can ditch the external receiver (or use it...
Forum: Rants and Raves Forum 08-22-2007, 09:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,585
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Where did you see that GPS is fully enabled? On...

Where did you see that GPS is fully enabled? On the website it shows "aGPS capable for e911 . . ."

tomtheguitarguy
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-17-2007, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,136
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
The 8830 has Blackberry Maps installed on it. ...

The 8830 has Blackberry Maps installed on it. You can also use Google Maps, Mapquest, and Yahoo Go! as well and pair it up to the GPS receiver to get GPS tracking. With the GPS receiver you could...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 08-17-2007, 09:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,571
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
I'm assuming that you've set all the options up...

I'm assuming that you've set all the options up correctly - where it chooses the GPS puck instead of internal. And that the service has been switched from 911 to Locaiton.

It sounds as though it...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 08-17-2007, 12:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,100
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Good and bad things about both choices. With...

Good and bad things about both choices.

With an internal, you have an all-in-one type of unit in which you don't have to carry around an additional piece. If you think you'll need the GPS "out of...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-14-2007, 10:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,627
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Heck with 4.2.2 ! Let's get 4.3 w/ streaming...

Heck with 4.2.2 ! Let's get 4.3 w/ streaming video support!

tomtheguitarguy
Forum: GPS & Mapping 08-10-2007, 12:46 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,703
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Dawg, No wonder you're yawning! You posted...

Dawg,

No wonder you're yawning! You posted that at 3:25am PST - get some sleep man! ;-)

I know you're on the East Coast, just wanted to razz ya! :razz:

tomtheguitarguy
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-09-2007, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
oh. When I tried changed it to the IE emulation,...

oh. When I tried changed it to the IE emulation, all the menus lined up.

Oops, scratch that - I'm using MSN and not MSN Mobile as my home page.

sorry.

tomtheguitarguy
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-09-2007, 02:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 873
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
How about under Screen/Keyboard and changing the...

How about under Screen/Keyboard and changing the Backlight Timeout (I believe the default is 30 sec)

tomtheguitarguy
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-09-2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Have you tried Emulation Mode: Microsoft IE

Have you tried
Emulation Mode: Microsoft IE
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-08-2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,396
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Ditto! Although I do miss Flash and...

Ditto!

Although I do miss Flash and Streaming Video - the stability of the 8830 keeps me on it. Hmm. maybe i should fire up the old Q just for the video stuff.

tomtheguitarguy
Forum: GPS & Mapping 08-08-2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,703
Posted By tomtheguitarguy
Yeah, real crazy. Uh hello Verizon? If you just...

Yeah, real crazy. Uh hello Verizon? If you just turned on the GPS that is in the unit, there would be no reason for the 3rd party app to access the VZW network! I just can't believe there are...
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