[someonexh]

Originally Posted by ebruder

I was about to complete my purchase of SV, which really is impressive, but at the end of the checkout procedure my PIN was requested in a mandatory field. Why?

I really do not feel a retailer needs my PIN, particularly after getting all of my contact and credit card information.

Any explanation would be appreciated.

Thanks

.. the PIN is normally tied to the registration code. All programs that I have registered or needed an activation code require your PIN. It's to keep you from getting the program and giving it out to your friends

/edit..

yes the PIN is your DEVICE PIN.. not your bank or card pin Just look under options -> status

[Entropy666]

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry8800/4.2.1 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/102)

They use the PIN to generate a serial number specific to the device. Personally I frown on this practice but it seems like the industry standard. I know magmic, idokorro, and pocketday also require your pin. Maybe you can contact the developer for an exception. I know that newsclip used to tie your registration to your email address on the blackberry BIS or BES

[ebruder]

Entropy and someonexh,

Thanks for the explanation. It does make sense in an odd way, but it also is uncomfortable to do. I will go ahead with the purchase, but grudgingly so.

[OrganicBerry]

Originally Posted by ebruder

Entropy and someonexh,

Thanks for the explanation. It does make sense in an odd way, but it also is uncomfortable to do. I will go ahead with the purchase, but grudgingly so.

Why is this uncomfortable? I'm really asking, because I have no idea. To me, and I may be completley missing something, it seems like I'd be more concerned about the credit card and email than my PIN.

You're not the first person I've heard mention wanted to "guard" their PIN, so I'm guessing that there's something more to it than I know. I've given out my PIN....should I not have?

[ebruder]

Originally Posted by OrganicBerry

Why is this uncomfortable? I'm really asking, because I have no idea. To me, and I may be completley missing something, it seems like I'd be more concerned about the credit card and email than my PIN.

You're not the first person I've heard mention wanted to "guard" their PIN, so I'm guessing that there's something more to it than I know. I've given out my PIN....should I not have?

I won't say that you shouldn't have, as there is even a section on BBForums for PIN buddies. I happen to be a privacy nut, and I am just uncomfortable with a retailer now being able to tie my credit card, home phone with PIN. Chalk it up to my paranoia.

[JSanders]

The only real danger is perhaps spam or such. And the spam would have to come from another BB anyway.

You can't learn too much about a person (i.e., identity theft-wise) from a PIN. I understand preferring not to give it out, but in purchasing applications for a BB, the PIN is tied to the registration, as noted above, and is a security for the developer against the registration key code being given out for multiple use all over the net.

[Dawg]

I would worry more about giving an email address out than my PIN I have had a BB for 5 years now and I have only had one person that wouldnt leave me alone on the pin.

I post mine up never thought anything about it.

[eZainny]

Hi,

It seems there is a bit of discussion going about the privacy let us explain ourselves:

1) Yes, we need your PIN to generate the activation code. As some of you already mentioned, this is the way to protect ourselves from users sharing the software. It is an industry standard.

2) We will NEVER disclose your PIN or any other information to anyone!
(we never even look at this data unless there is a query from the buyer relating to this, for example, we had queries we the activation codes did not work. We look the customer up and we can see if the PIN entered looks like a PIN and then go from there).

3) We do NOT have access to your credit card details. This is handled by MobiHand, not us.

Hope this clarifies a couple of issues.

Cheers,
eZainny

[trams]

Hey there. Let me just say so far I love your program (just purchased it today after my trial). Can't wait to see the new features with the new version.

I was wondering. - - I love how you have the text translated into emoticons. Is it possible to expand them to also translate (without the spaces of course) : - ) ; - ) :-* :*

And another cool app idea for you: BlackBerrySmart SMS Viewer!!!!

So people could have the ability to customize how SMS looks just like your email viewer. With translated emoticons. Maybe the ability to input/view emotions... almost like berricons, but better. Change background color/text. Maybe alternating so SMS I send look one way and the ones I receive look another. - - Just an idea. I would glady pay for something like that, if it's anything like your email viewer it would be awesome. Thanks.

[eZainny]

Hi All

Busy busy busy here. The beta for v2 has now been played around with quite a bit and we are getting a lot of thumbs up

A couple of little fixes to make, some small features to add and then BOOM - we're out of the gates!

I'll be back again...real soon

Cheers,
eZainny.

[eZainny]

Thanks trams!

That's a good idea - and one we've been thinking about too

Cheers,
eZainny.

Originally Posted by trams

Hey there. Let me just say so far I love your program (just purchased it today after my trial). Can't wait to see the new features with the new version.

I was wondering. - - I love how you have the text translated into emoticons. Is it possible to expand them to also translate (without the spaces of course) : - ) ; - ) :-* :*

And another cool app idea for you: BlackBerrySmart SMS Viewer!!!!

So people could have the ability to customize how SMS looks just like your email viewer. With translated emoticons. Maybe the ability to input/view emotions... almost like berricons, but better. Change background color/text. Maybe alternating so SMS I send look one way and the ones I receive look another. - - Just an idea. I would glady pay for something like that, if it's anything like your email viewer it would be awesome. Thanks.

[someonexh]

Originally Posted by eZainny

Hi All

Busy busy busy here. The beta for v2 has now been played around with quite a bit and we are getting a lot of thumbs up

A couple of little fixes to make, some small features to add and then BOOM - we're out of the gates!

I'll be back again...real soon

Cheers,
eZainny.

Keep up the good work

[eZainny]

Originally Posted by someonexh

Keep up the good work

When v2 comes out, I'm going to sleep for a couple of days to catch up I think

[OrganicBerry]

Originally Posted by eZainny

When v2 comes out, I'm going to sleep for a couple of days to catch up I think

I'll believe it when I see it.....or should I say DON'T SEE YOU on here for a while

[Dawg]

awesome awesome awesome is all I can say

[someonexh]

FYI

BBSmart 2.0!!http://www.blackberryforums.com/afte...0-out-now.html

[Dawg]

I know the nay sayers will be shocked now. Youve released 2 final versions now and they work great I love the new intergration.

[Entropy666]

Wow I cant wait to try out the feature to create tasks and calendar items from emails. I have been waiting for quite a while for such functionality.

[Dawg]

Originally Posted by Entropy666

Wow I cant wait to try out the feature to create tasks and calendar items from emails. I have been waiting for quite a while for such functionality.

you will love it some of us have already had it for a day and man what a difference.

[juwaack68]

Closing this thread..... go to this thread for latest.

http://www.blackberryforums.com/afte...0-out-now.html