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Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 03-11-2007, 11:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,663
Posted By scaredpoet
My 8703e's startup time is never that slow. have...

My 8703e's startup time is never that slow. have you tried re-flashing the OS?

If that fails, I'd take it in for perhaps a warranty exchange.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 02-23-2007, 04:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,289
Posted By scaredpoet
likefre is correct. While Sprint has data...

likefre is correct. While Sprint has data roaming agreements with Alltel, US Cellular, and Verizon, CDMA Blackberries (at least on Sprint) are configured to NOT roam if it can find a Sprint signal. ...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 02-23-2007, 04:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,609
Posted By scaredpoet
Yes, you have to download it directly from RIM: ...

Yes, you have to download it directly from RIM:

https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=A8BAA56554F96369AB93E4F3BB068C22

You only need to install Blackberry Desktop 4.2 service Pack...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 02-10-2007, 12:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,133
Posted By scaredpoet
Confirmed that I was able to get Blackberry DUN...

Confirmed that I was able to get Blackberry DUN working on my 8703e, under Sprint, with a Windows Vista x64 installation and BB desktop manager. Kudos to RIM for getting out Service Pack 1 so...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 02-07-2007, 11:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,530
Posted By scaredpoet
You should call Sprint's Backberry data support. ...

You should call Sprint's Backberry data support. For $5 a month, Blackberries can get unlimited text messaging on Sprint. It's an unadvertised rate, but it does exist.

I have the same plan as...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 02-07-2007, 11:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 995
Posted By scaredpoet
Not ANY other cellular device. CDMA devices...

Not ANY other cellular device. CDMA devices (including the CDMA BlackBerries on Sprint, Alltel, Verizon, Telus, Bell Mobility USCC, etc.) don't suffer from this problem. Hopefully WCDMA and HSDPA...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 02-06-2007, 08:35 PM
Replies: 4
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Views: 1,039
Posted By scaredpoet
If you have Windows Vista, install 4.2 SP1.

If you have Windows Vista, install 4.2 SP1.
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 02-06-2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,365
Posted By scaredpoet
Actually, I can tell you right now what SP1 does,...

Actually, I can tell you right now what SP1 does, and it's really damned important, to me anyway.

It fixes the drivers for those of who have upgraded to the 64-bit version of Vista. The drivers...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 02-04-2007, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 993
Posted By scaredpoet
Ugh... well, found the answer: BlackBerry...

Ugh... well, found the answer:

BlackBerry Search Results...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 02-04-2007, 11:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 993
Posted By scaredpoet
yes I do. ...

yes I do.

http://www.scaredpoet.com/images/BBNoDriver.jpg

Now what?
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 02-03-2007, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 993
Posted By scaredpoet
Has anyone gotten this to work with the 64 bit...

Has anyone gotten this to work with the 64 bit version of Vista? I'm running Vista x64 and although the desktop is running it is not recognizing my 8703e, and VIsta says it cannot find drivers.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 01-30-2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,157
Posted By scaredpoet
Right here: ...

Right here:

http://www.bbrepairshop.com/Parts8700.html

A replacement lens for the 8703e is $44.99.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 01-25-2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,751
Posted By scaredpoet
It isn't just an "occasional" freezing. My...

It isn't just an "occasional" freezing.

My device history is long and storied. From the RIM 950, to the Treo 300, to various Blackberry models (7250, 7130e), to the Treo 650, 700P and now the...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 01-22-2007, 11:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,890
Posted By scaredpoet
Ahh, a textbook response from Verizon: snooty, in...

Ahh, a textbook response from Verizon: snooty, in the superior tone, assumes the customer doesn't know what he or she is talking about, and is written from the point of view that Verizon is the only...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 01-22-2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,543
Posted By scaredpoet
While you're welcome to your opinion, the...

While you're welcome to your opinion, the question remains. Has anyone gotten this to work, and has a useful answer? I too have been unable to get it to sync on my 8703e.

And, AvantGo still has...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 01-16-2007, 03:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 21,102
Posted By scaredpoet
Is the desktop closed BEFORE you connect the...

Is the desktop closed BEFORE you connect the phone and launch the connection manager? If not, make sure you've closed the desktop first.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 01-16-2007, 03:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,576
Posted By scaredpoet
Why is that? Is the trackball on the Pearl even...

Why is that? Is the trackball on the Pearl even less sturdy?
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 01-09-2007, 12:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,076
Posted By scaredpoet
that MIGHT work, but you could also get a 8703e...

that MIGHT work, but you could also get a 8703e outer shell here:

Cellular NationWide Network (http://cnn.cn/shop/blackberry-8703e-dark-blue-faceplate-wlens-p-1276.html)
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 01-07-2007, 09:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 871
Posted By scaredpoet
You might also want to consider Sprint, with the...

You might also want to consider Sprint, with the 8703e. Their unlimited blackberry plan includes tethering, so that will save you $15 a month right there. Additionally, most of their plans start at...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 01-07-2007, 09:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 735
Posted By scaredpoet
Currently no CDMA phones in North America use...

Currently no CDMA phones in North America use SIMs. The flavor of CDMA used on this continent was designed to be backward compatible with the ESN/MIN interface of the old AMPS system, to facilitate...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 01-07-2007, 09:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,084
Posted By scaredpoet
Yeah, my desktop manager is always off before...

Yeah, my desktop manager is always off before connecting.

I've also found that in my case, the first connection attempt never "takes." I always get an error 867 Connection already in use, or...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 01-02-2007, 11:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 683
Posted By scaredpoet
Are you a new customer, or eligible for an...

Are you a new customer, or eligible for an upgrade? The 8703e is going for $199.99 on Sprint, after savings and mail-in rebates.
Forum: BlackBerry Network 12-30-2006, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,795
Posted By scaredpoet
While I can understand how Blackberry service in...

While I can understand how Blackberry service in Asia would be affected by the quake, what would it have to do with service in DC and Minneapolis? RIM's central NOC is located in Waterloo, ON, not...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 12-29-2006, 11:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,456
Posted By scaredpoet
I'm using an 8700c case on an 8703e. If there is...

I'm using an 8700c case on an 8703e. If there is a size difference, it certainly isn't affecting the fit of this case, which is just right.

The Blackberry accessories store does list their cases...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 12-29-2006, 11:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,277
Posted By scaredpoet
You sure of that? 1 cent per kilobyte doesn't...

You sure of that? 1 cent per kilobyte doesn't sound like a lot, but it equates to $10.24 per MB (that's 1024KB at 1 cent per KB). Download 4 MB, and you've just spent the equivalent of 1 month of a...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 12-29-2006, 11:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,723
Posted By scaredpoet
Uhh actually, they can do quite a bit if they...

Uhh actually, they can do quite a bit if they don't get the old handset back. For starters, I believe for an advance exchange to happen, they ask for a credit card number to secure the shipment. If...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 12-29-2006, 11:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,277
Posted By scaredpoet
Perhaps, but that pipe stays in one place at all...

Perhaps, but that pipe stays in one place at all times. It doesn't provide the capability of delivering your e-mail and offering you internet access practically anywhere that you are. that's a feat...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 12-27-2006, 07:46 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 21,102
Posted By scaredpoet
Yes, you can tether with the 8703e on Sprint. ...

Yes, you can tether with the 8703e on Sprint. The unlimited Blackberry data plan automatically provides tethering at no extra cost.

For the PC, you need to download Sprint's Connection Manager...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 03-29-2006, 10:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,081
Posted By scaredpoet
Same here, Google Local works for me on Verizon. ...

Same here, Google Local works for me on Verizon. As does Berry411 whish uses Google Local as well.

Do your web browser and other data functions work?
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 03-20-2006, 10:32 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,663
Posted By scaredpoet
Yes, it works for Verizon. Just give VZW data...

Yes, it works for Verizon. Just give VZW data tech support a call, and advise them you've udated your software and need to be provisioned for EVDO. Note that unlike Sprint, you also have the option...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 03-17-2006, 07:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,414
Posted By scaredpoet
I keep my 7130e in pocket, and it's well...

I keep my 7130e in pocket, and it's well protected using one of these:
...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 03-10-2006, 11:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,621
Posted By scaredpoet
That's correct. SMS messages use the paging...

That's correct. SMS messages use the paging channel of most cell phone networks, and it runs at realtively slow speed (something like 9600 bps in many cases). So the overhead for SMS is fairly low. ...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 03-10-2006, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,256
Posted By scaredpoet
Verizon's software upgrade finally came out? ...

Verizon's software upgrade finally came out? WOOHOO!

I just wish they had notified people a little more widely. :P

Now, does ANYONE know when BIS on verizon is going to be upgraded?
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 03-07-2006, 11:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By scaredpoet
I haven't had any issues. I'm running the Bell...

I haven't had any issues. I'm running the Bell OS however.



If it's really that bad, you could always get a 7250 and upgrade to the current OS, which allows EVDO connections.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 03-07-2006, 11:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,750
Posted By scaredpoet
Seeing as I didn't want to wait for Verizon to...

Seeing as I didn't want to wait for Verizon to come up with their own cases (took them long enough!) I just got my holster from the accessories store on the Blackberry website:
...
Forum: RIM Stock/Legal Discussion 03-07-2006, 10:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 39,392
Posted By scaredpoet
Such accuations are a common way to try and win...

Such accuations are a common way to try and win an argument when you have nothing good to contribute.

No, I'm not a lawyer from NTP. My history on on other forums as a Verizon customer and...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 03-05-2006, 09:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,215
Posted By scaredpoet
I also upgraded to 4.1.207 here. No problems...

I also upgraded to 4.1.207 here. No problems since.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 03-05-2006, 09:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,024
Posted By scaredpoet
The only real complaint I have with the 7130e is...

The only real complaint I have with the 7130e is the screen. It's a GREAT screen, indoors, but even us IT guys venture outdoors once in a while. :) And I've noticed that the screen looks very...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 03-05-2006, 09:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,019
Posted By scaredpoet
Angelot, the 7130e on Verizon probably would have...

Angelot, the 7130e on Verizon probably would have been a better choice. :)

I'm just waiting for VZW to have their own 8700 series phone.
Forum: RIM Stock/Legal Discussion 03-05-2006, 09:17 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 39,392
Posted By scaredpoet
http://canadaeast.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/2...

http://canadaeast.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060303/DGMONEY08/603030572/-1/MONEY
...
Forum: RIM Stock/Legal Discussion 03-04-2006, 06:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 39,392
Posted By scaredpoet
Actually, I think I'm taking that into account...

Actually, I think I'm taking that into account VERY well. Rim stated it very clearly: neither end users NOR adminsitrators would see adifference in operation. Yet it was said earlier in this...
Forum: RIM Stock/Legal Discussion 03-04-2006, 08:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 39,392
Posted By scaredpoet
I'm very well informed, thank you very much, and...

I'm very well informed, thank you very much, and that was my whole point, as well as RIM's point at one time. The setting up of a company for the sole purpose of "protecting" a patent that it has no...
Forum: RIM Stock/Legal Discussion 03-03-2006, 11:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 39,392
Posted By scaredpoet
HUH?[/QUOTE] I agree with nb_mitch,...

HUH?[/QUOTE]

I agree with nb_mitch, actually.

First, let’s face it, NTP got away with stealing $612 million on an overbroad, overvague patent, which it never made its own products from. And the...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 02-27-2006, 12:05 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,427
Posted By scaredpoet
I too have done the changover to Bell's software,...

I too have done the changover to Bell's software, and haven't been happier. I DO wish Verizon would come up with their update though.
Forum: RIM Stock/Legal Discussion 02-27-2006, 08:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,723
Posted By scaredpoet
You mean Palm's future is to fail miserably at OS...

You mean Palm's future is to fail miserably at OS development, split into two companies and have one half absorbed into a Linux development consortium while the other schisms into Microsoft? Sorry,...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 02-20-2006, 11:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,678
Posted By scaredpoet
Just curious, but what exactly is the point of...

Just curious, but what exactly is the point of your post and this thread, other than for you to have an opportunity to rub our faces into your WM device?

The fact of the matter is, some people...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 02-11-2006, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,636
Posted By scaredpoet
It largely depends on the construction of the...

It largely depends on the construction of the device receiving the interference. Well shielded electronics will require the phone to be at REALLY close range before you start hearing buzzes and...
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