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Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 11-03-2009, 11:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,260
Posted By Girion
Suretype on the Storm is the way to go...for me,...

Suretype on the Storm is the way to go...for me, the typing from S1 to S2 is a MUCH better experience. I'm a bit eager to see the Droid before I take the plunge to get S2 though.
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 10-11-2009, 04:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,091
Posted By Girion
I would also advise waiting for the S2...the tech...

I would also advise waiting for the S2...the tech on it will be improved, the OS is 5.0, and while the S1 IS now stable with the .151 release....why not have the latest and greatest? I'm looking...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 09-27-2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 31,329
Posted By Girion
**update** Changing the theme to the Verizon...

**update**

Changing the theme to the Verizon default one appears to have corrected all the issues I'd had with .151 - memory stable at over 34MB, battery charged up, left on overnight, and lost...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 09-26-2009, 09:53 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 31,329
Posted By Girion
Had a problem with my Appleberry theme...went...

Had a problem with my Appleberry theme...went from 100% battery charge this morning to 10% and radio off by 5pm. Also getting a lot of lag while typing and changing between applications. I'm moving...
Forum: General 9600 Series Discussion - Tour 07-12-2009, 12:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,754
Posted By Girion
Went to the local VZW store today myself, and got...

Went to the local VZW store today myself, and got to play with the demo unit (not actual live phone just the lifelike mock-up) they told me 199 after rebate as well, keyboard wasn't as bad as I...
Forum: General 9600 Series Discussion - Tour 06-24-2009, 12:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,481
Posted By Girion
Tour keyboard (& 8830) ??s

Is the Tour keyboard the same as the 8830 VZW worldphone? By this, I mean is it with the keys side by side (as opposed to the Curve's keyboard with a little bit of space between each key) I've...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 05-27-2009, 12:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,416
Posted By Girion
After a few days of using it, I'm back to say...

After a few days of using it, I'm back to say that IMO, UberTwitter is the one to beat. The interface is slick and its very clean looking.
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 05-25-2009, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,304
Posted By Girion
There is another software called "QuickPull" that...

There is another software called "QuickPull" that will simulate the physical pulling of the battery without the whole "pull the battery cover" thing. Its located in the AppWorld and its free.
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 05-25-2009, 02:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,416
Posted By Girion
I've been using TinyTwitter but after downloading...

I've been using TinyTwitter but after downloading UberTwitter, I'm really impressed with the work and thought that went into that app. I might be switching to UberTwitter for good. This is one...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 05-25-2009, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,057
Posted By Girion
I'd highly suggest going here first: ...

I'd highly suggest going here first:

BlackBerry FAQ - BlackBerryFAQ (http://www.blackberryfaq.com/index.php/BlackBerry_FAQ)

especially the part titled "Why Blackberry?" It really has helped me...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 05-15-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,093
Posted By Girion
Who else thinks they should have changed the name...

Who else thinks they should have changed the name to "Sprintel" instead of just absorbing Nextel into the Sprint brand? I unconsciously call them Sprintel alot for some reason.
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 05-15-2009, 01:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,124
Posted By Girion
He means customer service - that's what csm is...

He means customer service - that's what csm is for. Or Customer Care as VZW likes to call it?
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 05-12-2009, 04:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,870
Posted By Girion
I'm running .122, and the Youtube app runs just...

I'm running .122, and the Youtube app runs just fine for me...its actually pretty slick and compact.
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 05-08-2009, 06:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,633
Posted By Girion
I've used both .103 and .122 (now) with much...

I've used both .103 and .122 (now) with much success...there are those who will swear by the hybrid ones, but quite honestly, I'm not as technically experienced as I feel I would need to be to...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 05-07-2009, 01:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,132
Posted By Girion
I'd rather wait for the full 5.0....now THAT...

I'd rather wait for the full 5.0....now THAT would be something!
Forum: Aftermarket Software 05-05-2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,335
Posted By Girion
Thanks for the tip on this...been waiting for...

Thanks for the tip on this...been waiting for this to come out for a while. I have dl'ed and will begin testing ASAP!
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 05-05-2009, 12:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,024
Posted By Girion
STORM users probably will never be as fast as...

STORM users probably will never be as fast as hard keyboard users...but I got my wife a Curve and I'm a big Pearl (suretype) fan...I can type fast enough on my STORM to get my point across and I am...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 04-27-2009, 11:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,272
Posted By Girion
I'm liking Poynt a lot...its come in handy a few...

I'm liking Poynt a lot...its come in handy a few times for things like restaurants, movie times, and other stuff. Even using the cell tower locater it still works pretty good.
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 04-22-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,355
Posted By Girion
You should be able to resend your service books...

You should be able to resend your service books to get the browser back...use your BIS log in at the Verizon page and choose "send service books"
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 04-22-2009, 01:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,355
Posted By Girion
I've had positive results moving from .103 to...

I've had positive results moving from .103 to .122 with about 4 days of testing. Fixed my memory leak issues (so far) and otherwise its responsive, no reboots (other than 1 software install) in the...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 04-22-2009, 12:42 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 32,982
Posted By Girion
I've been running .122 now for a few days and I...

I've been running .122 now for a few days and I can say it seems more smooth, stable, and fixed my memory leak issues. I'm super pleased with this release.
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 04-19-2009, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By Girion
Did both of these...still no go. The error I'm...

Did both of these...still no go. The error I'm getting is "communication error" the data was not recognized by the device.

And the back up does NOT take place... :(

*Update - finally got...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 04-19-2009, 03:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By Girion
Unable to backup Storm?

I just downloaded the .122 OS and I went to back up my storm before putting the new OS on it, and I got an error message during the back up process that said something along the lines of "data not...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 03-23-2009, 02:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,390
Posted By Girion
CONS: No physical keyboard (ultimately a fatal...

CONS:
No physical keyboard (ultimately a fatal flaw in my book)

-Out of curiousity, does this lack also means the iPhone is fatally flawed (in your book) as well? I know we doing a bit of a...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 02-25-2009, 02:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,998
Posted By Girion
I noticed a marked improvement with .103...I get...

I noticed a marked improvement with .103...I get decent shots by tap-and-hold until the green box appears, then press and I get a quick click and photo. By contrast it was almos unusable on .75 -...
Forum: BlackBerry Themes 02-22-2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,074
Posted By Girion
Its available on Crackberry.com...I just googled...

Its available on Crackberry.com...I just googled it and found it right away. I'm on .103 and even without a battery pull it seemed crisp and fast. Very clean looking them...makes a sharp phone...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 01-20-2009, 11:47 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,467
Posted By Girion
I think that many folks here could say that they...

I think that many folks here could say that they can type pretty close to as fast on the Suretype side (as a Pearl user I love it personally) than on the QWERTY side. I can blow any QWERTY BB out of...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 01-18-2009, 03:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,112
Posted By Girion
If I buy a Storm from somone else...

and take it to a Verizon store, and ask them to swap it out for my existing Pearl, other than the fact that I didn't pay full retail from them, are there any potential problems I might run into?

I...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 12-15-2008, 11:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,429
Posted By Girion
I was going to say the same thing, but that was...

I was going to say the same thing, but that was only because they wouldn't sell me the Storm for $199 when I didn't have any early upgrades and I didn't want to pay $499 for it. But I guess that's...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 11-13-2008, 09:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,928
Posted By Girion
I'm a VZW VIP as well, but I just got the...

I'm a VZW VIP as well, but I just got the standard message saying the Storm is available on 11.21

I did get my wife a Curve earlier this year, and the discount they gave us was based on my VIP...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 10-22-2008, 08:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,518
Posted By Girion
Storm > wifey Seriously though, my...

Storm > wifey

Seriously though, my conversation was the same as yours except substitute 8130 for 8310 and we are right there.
Forum: Rumor Mill 10-17-2008, 12:30 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 33,858
Posted By Girion
I'm also a Verizon user and won't miss the WiFi...

I'm also a Verizon user and won't miss the WiFi in this device. I've got a Rev-A laptop card and the thing is blazing fast...I can only imagine what its like on a handheld. Well, other than the...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 08-26-2008, 09:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 820
Posted By Girion
Anyone else's lady-friend get the Verizon pink Curve?

Finally talked my fiancee into getting a BB so that she can better organize her stuff, and we go to the Verizon store and what does she say? "I want that one (the 8330) because its pink." Not...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 08-26-2008, 09:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,396
Posted By Girion
Agreed. The "phone only" profile has saved my...

Agreed. The "phone only" profile has saved my sleep on MANY a day. As an aside, if this was of interest to you, even if the phone profile is set to phone only the alarm will still work just fine. ...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 08-26-2008, 09:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,967
Posted By Girion
I don't believe your Pearl will download its...

I don't believe your Pearl will download its address book into the car, as if I'm not mistaken (and I'm sure the group here will source me if I'm wrong) but the Pearl (and all BBs?) don't have the...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 08-25-2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 42,942
Posted By Girion
v4.5 no longer available at the site link? I...

v4.5 no longer available at the site link? I only saw the Desktop Manager available for download...?
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 08-18-2008, 11:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,912
Posted By Girion
Pearl is teh winnAr!!!! Seriously though,...

Pearl is teh winnAr!!!!

Seriously though, the form factor is a winner in my book. I love the size, the SureType takes all of about a week to get used to (many here will tell you that they can...
Forum: Network Outages - powered by DataOutages.com 07-10-2008, 04:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,733
Posted By Girion
VZW in SoCal - up/down the network

Anyone else in SoCal with a BB noticing a significant drain on their battery due to the network going up and down from 1x to 1X and then EVDO and back again? It seems like this past 3-4 days my...
Forum: General 8900 Series Discussion - Javelin 06-28-2008, 12:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,289
Posted By Girion
I agree...to me, simply due to the keyboard, this...

I agree...to me, simply due to the keyboard, this looks better to me than the Bold by far. The Bold has that 8800 model keyboard (albeit rumored to be improved) but I really couldn't stand the...
Forum: General 8900 Series Discussion - Javelin 06-26-2008, 12:31 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,329
Posted By Girion
The Javelin looks like the only new phone I'd...

The Javelin looks like the only new phone I'd leave my Pearl for...just maybe. Lets hope for a CDMA version before 2016?
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 06-15-2008, 10:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 550
Posted By Girion
Guess the short answer is no. Thanks for the...

Guess the short answer is no. Thanks for the helper...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 06-15-2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 550
Posted By Girion
Wirelessly posted A quick question, I've...

Wirelessly posted

A quick question, I've noticed a decrease over time in my free memory. And the only real big thing I can attribute it to us the saving of items. When I mark an email or SMS to...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 06-15-2008, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,120
Posted By Girion
Wirelessly posted I'm on Verizon which is...

Wirelessly posted

I'm on Verizon which is CDMA and I had to request the MMS service be turned on , but after that it has worked just fine and I've sent and received many pictures from my camera on...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 06-15-2008, 02:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,600
Posted By Girion
Wirelessly posted I was in the same boat. I...

Wirelessly posted

I was in the same boat. I had the 7130 and loved it as a change from the full keyboard version.

I switched to the 8830 on Verizon when it came out because of the trackball...
Forum: Rumor Mill 06-09-2008, 11:24 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,829
Posted By Girion
People accuse me of working for Verizon all the...

People accuse me of working for Verizon all the time at work, because I'm always talking to people about my Pearl. And basically how I love BB in general...but you know, my phone WORKS. My service...
Forum: Rumor Mill 06-09-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,632
Posted By Girion
My wireless card for my laptop is EVDO Rev A, and...

My wireless card for my laptop is EVDO Rev A, and I just got it as an upgrade a few weeks ago. I can't imagine how the Rev C network would be available to devices in the next few months. Like Sith,...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 06-06-2008, 09:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,828
Posted By Girion
I turned off the green coverage indicator (isn't...

I turned off the green coverage indicator (isn't that what the bars graphic on your phone is for?) but left the unread message indicator on. The only time I hate it is when its late at night and I...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 05-31-2008, 04:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 830
Posted By Girion
I actually experienced an INCREASE in reception...

I actually experienced an INCREASE in reception when I did the exact same switch with Verizon. I get way better phone reception with my Pearl than I ever did with the World Phone. Perhaps its a...
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 05-28-2008, 01:41 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,099
Posted By Girion
Wirelessly posted Truly, in the Southen...

Wirelessly posted

Truly, in the Southen California area at least, I have seen many many more BlackBerry (non-carrier specific) commercials on my TV. The first time I saw one I was a little...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 05-28-2008, 01:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,519
Posted By Girion
Wirelessly posted Sadly yes, color pearl is...

Wirelessly posted

Sadly yes, color pearl is not available for the 8130 series (Verizon or Sprint)

Weep along with me...
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