[7100Me]

Bought it this morning in a Tmobile store in NY. Just charging it now.
The screen is a beautiful..

$299.00 plus $100 mail in rebate, only if you add Blackberry service to existing plan or new plan

[desbrosses]

Where did you find it in NY?

[bhsalzer]

I just got a call from my TMo rep and said they came in. He said he couldn't sell it to me until tomorrow. I am so jealous you have it a day early. It sounds like they might have jumped the gun early though.

[jumpmonger23]

I'd be interested to see some pictures of the device, and perhaps the size of the text on the screen as well.

How well does the IM application work? Is it "always-on", and allow for multitasking back to mail while the client is still running?

[bhsalzer]

Yes I am very curious of the IM function as well as I had started a string about that a few weeks ago.

Please share your initial out of box experience.

When I get mine tomorrow I will post pictures and review the initial experience for all.

[cold13]

I'd like to see a side by side pic of the 7100 and the 7230.

[canesfins]

Please give us a review. I have to wait until next week because I am purchasing form sessionware.com for just under $100. They have the best deal but don't expect to have their shipment until early next week.

[ScOObydoo]

I understand from someone on HoFo that the IM client is SMS based!!!!

[phalpern]

Two things I am interested in when you get around to it in your testing:

1) How does the intelligent keyboard work for proper names (and, what is the key to force it to use a particular letter); and

2) Does it come with any games???

Thanks.

[jumpmonger23]

Originally Posted by ScOObydoo

I understand from someone on HoFo that the IM client is SMS based!!!!

What are the implications of this? SMS cost? (though i think the plan is unlimited SMS right?) SMS speed?

I take it this is different than webmessenger would function? If so, would webmessenger still be a better choice (though requiring BES)?

[callaway]

Got mine today, too. Found a store in NJ that was helpful ...

[Hayswj]

Can anyone tell me if you can have distinctive ring? Different ringtones for different contacts?

[callaway]

Now, if I could only get the IM to work. After putting in my data the 7100 gets stuk in connecting - is it me or something I said ? Help?

[bfrye]

Seeing how you're the first with a 7100, and we're clueless about the IM client built into it... you might have to tackle this one on your own and let us know :(

[bhsalzer]

I started a new thread just for questions on the 7100t.

http://www.blackberryclub.com/viewtopic.php?t=876