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Originally Posted by highstar1
I have replaced my 7290 with a 8800. I also have an 8700.
My 8800 and 8700 are connected to my data/service plans from AT&T and Verizon.
My 7290 is still in perfect condition. I would like to give it a new purpose in life.
Any suggestion on ways I can use the 7290 without a data/service plan?
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- Backup device. I've had my BlackBerry fail on me during travel (ran over by car), and I was lucky to have this spare in a bottom pouch of my bag. The 7290 is so light you can put it in a front pouch of a laptop bag or suitcase and forget about it until you end up really needing it. Leave the old charger behind though, all new USB BlackBerry chargers all work with older models, too so use that one, and it's very easy to buy USB chargers.
- The 7290 can be used as a backup addressbook next to your kitchen phone. It is safe to sync two BlackBerries to the same BlackBerry Desktop.
- The 7290 can be used as a battery charger for other 7XXX BlackBerry devices. (I use my old 8700 as a battery charger for a spare Curve battery)
- The 7290 can Bluetooth-chat to other BlackBerry, with the help of a Bluetooth chatting program. I tested one and it works, although it was a little buggy. The new version may work better, especially if you upgrade your 7290 to OS 4.1.
- The 7290 still functions with Bluetooth keyboards (
Freedom Input Ltd - Home ) and can be used as a portable data-entry device.
- Digital photo frame. The 7290 can hold a few photos which you can run in a slideshow on your desk.