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Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

11-29-2009, 12:52 PM

Replies: 48

How long should I give the touch screen?

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Posted By bossfan61

How are you managing the password issue? That is...

How are you managing the password issue? That is driving me nuts when I test it in the stores. Can you actually add a password as a saved word in the dictionary?

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

11-24-2009, 01:22 PM

Replies: 48

How long should I give the touch screen?

Views: 5,303

Posted By bossfan61

I don't think anyone believes using the phone...

I don't think anyone believes using the phone keypad on the Storm is difficult. On the contrary, it's great. Perhaps the OP is referring to trying to make a call from within Contacts. Scrolling...

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

11-08-2009, 12:22 PM

Replies: 9

Storm2 or iPhone

Views: 1,863

Posted By bossfan61

I actually played with both the Moto Droid and...

I actually played with both the Moto Droid and HTC Eris. Both were very impressive, and I actually liked the Eris better. Looks like a better choice than the Sprint Hero.

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

11-07-2009, 11:27 PM

Replies: 9

Storm2 or iPhone

Views: 1,863

Posted By bossfan61

I'm currently using the Curve 8330, and I've been...

I'm currently using the Curve 8330, and I've been happy with it. However, I don't need it for work, I'm a modest texter and I rarely send e-mail from my phone. I'm considering both the iPhone and...

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

11-07-2009, 10:56 PM

Replies: 9

Storm2 or iPhone

Views: 1,863

Posted By bossfan61

Storm2 or iPhone

I'm now a free agent, and I've narrowed my choices down to either the iPhone or Storm2.

For those of you who had the same final choice, what were the factors that led you to get the Storm2? If...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

11-01-2009, 04:31 PM

Replies: 11

Migrating to 2nd BlackBerry

Views: 1,271

Posted By bossfan61

I'll be a "free agent" on Nov 3, so I'm OK with...

I'll be a "free agent" on Nov 3, so I'm OK with changing carriers.

Although the Bold 9700 looks mighty fine, I am concerned about AT&T's network bogged down with all those iPhones (also still on...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

11-01-2009, 10:39 AM

Replies: 11

Migrating to 2nd BlackBerry

Views: 1,271

Posted By bossfan61

Great; thanks again! I still can't decide...

Great; thanks again! I still can't decide between the Storm 2, Tour 2 or Bold 9700. Either way, this help is greatly appreciated.

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

11-01-2009, 01:42 AM

Replies: 11

Migrating to 2nd BlackBerry

Views: 1,271

Posted By bossfan61

Besides the contacts (and their photo and ringer...

Besides the contacts (and their photo and ringer associations), will this wizard also transfer preconfigured e-mail accounts (e.g. Yahoo, Gmail), browser favorites, speed dial settings and alarms?

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

10-31-2009, 02:06 PM

Replies: 11

Migrating to 2nd BlackBerry

Views: 1,271

Posted By bossfan61

One last question: should I have Verizon transfer...

One last question: should I have Verizon transfer my Curve contacts to the new Storm 2, and then use "Switch Device Wizard"? Or should I back up my Curve contacts using Desktop Mgr, and then import...

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

10-30-2009, 10:20 AM

Replies: 13

SurePress and the Storm 2

Views: 2,275

Posted By bossfan61

I'm also a one-thumbin' Curver, and I really like...

I'm also a one-thumbin' Curver, and I really like that. My only problem with either Storm is constantly pressing the wrong item in the pop-up menu's. Granted, every test session has been with the...

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

10-26-2009, 07:53 PM

Replies: 2

Unlock Storm For Sprint?

Views: 1,051

Posted By bossfan61

Unlock Storm For Sprint?

If Sprint and Verizon are both CDMA, can I unlock the Storm to use on the Sprint network?

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

10-24-2009, 08:58 PM

Replies: 8

From Curve to Storm

Views: 1,383

Posted By bossfan61

I just read an old post (April 2009) on BGR about...

I just read an old post (April 2009) on BGR about OS 5 features. Is it true that, on the Storm, when a pop-up Menu item is highlighted, you can press the Menu button again to Select it? If so, that...

Forum: General 9700 Series Discussion - Bold 2

10-22-2009, 01:10 AM

Replies: 8

Help! I can't make up my mind. Like a spoiled child.

Views: 2,745

Posted By bossfan61

I might be in the minority here, but I don't have...

I might be in the minority here, but I don't have any problem with the BB browser. It renders pages well, never crashes and does what it needs to do on a 320 x 240 Curve screen. Sure, I wish it...

Forum: General 9700 Series Discussion - Bold 2

10-21-2009, 11:41 AM

Replies: 8

Help! I can't make up my mind. Like a spoiled child.

Views: 2,745

Posted By bossfan61

I'm going back and forth on a daily (if not...

I'm going back and forth on a daily (if not hourly) basis, too. Storm 2? iPhone? BlackBerry with QWERTY/trackpad? I just keep reading the various phone blogs and forums, constantly update a...

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

10-15-2009, 09:55 PM

Replies: 8

From Curve to Storm

Views: 1,383

Posted By bossfan61

Yes, I really like my Curve, too. Actually,...

Yes, I really like my Curve, too.

Actually, typing is the least of my concerns with the Storm. I just can't get past constantly pressing the wrong item whenever I click on the BB button, or the...

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

10-12-2009, 01:54 PM

Replies: 8

From Curve to Storm

Views: 1,383

Posted By bossfan61

Sounds good. I really wanted to like the first...

Sounds good. I really wanted to like the first Storm, but poor reviews and discomfort from playing with it in the VZW store turned me off. I'm glad the slew of updates over the last several months...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

10-11-2009, 01:42 PM

Replies: 11

Migrating to 2nd BlackBerry

Views: 1,271

Posted By bossfan61

Many thanks, NJ.

Many thanks, NJ.

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

10-11-2009, 11:04 AM

Replies: 8

From Curve to Storm

Views: 1,383

Posted By bossfan61

From Curve to Storm

I currently have the Curve 8330 and will likely get the Storm 2.

I've been following the first Storm ever since its launch last year. Most of the feedback I've read has to do with speed of text...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

10-11-2009, 10:52 AM

Replies: 11

Migrating to 2nd BlackBerry

Views: 1,271

Posted By bossfan61

Migrating to 2nd BlackBerry

I currently have the Curve 8330, with lots of Caller ID photos and ringtones associated with many contacts. I have also been backing up the Address Book on a regular basis, specifically the Address...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

08-01-2009, 02:10 PM

Replies: 6

Caller ID Questions

Views: 942

Posted By bossfan61

Both replies are very much appreciated; thanks! ...

Both replies are very much appreciated; thanks!

One last question: is there a limit to the number of contacts or phone numbers in my Address Book, or is it based on my unit's internal memory or...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

08-01-2009, 01:20 PM

Replies: 6

Caller ID Questions

Views: 942

Posted By bossfan61

Thanks for the phone book entry help. Adding...

Thanks for the phone book entry help. Adding dashes to existing contacts does the trick! Now I have to find the easiest way to edit ~ 500 phone numbers! Unfortunately, there still remains the...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

08-01-2009, 11:06 AM

Replies: 6

Caller ID Questions

Views: 942

Posted By bossfan61

Caller ID Questions

I really don't like how incoming call phone numbers are not separated by dashes (i.e. 818-555-1234). Is there a hack or a program that would allow me to change this?

Also, the caller ID default...

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

12-24-2008, 10:36 AM

Replies: 9

New 8330 Questions

Views: 2,125

Posted By bossfan61

Well, it's been a month and I'm still on the...

Well, it's been a month and I'm still on the fence. I do have a couple more questions, though.

Whether it's an incoming call, or just entries in contacts, phone numbers are displayed as 10...

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

11-27-2008, 02:20 PM

Replies: 9

ring tone is so loud, even on low! and i want dialing buttons off

Views: 2,695

Posted By bossfan61

Same here. I just got the Sprint BB 8330 and...

Same here. I just got the Sprint BB 8330 and uploaded some custom mp3's into the ring tones folder. They play quite loud with the Media Player, but noticeably lower as a ring tone. I think I've...

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

11-27-2008, 02:49 AM

Replies: 9

New 8330 Questions

Views: 2,125

Posted By bossfan61

Good suggestion; thanks. Since I also use Yahoo...

Good suggestion; thanks. Since I also use Yahoo Calendar, there appears to be a way to Export my appts there to a .csv file. Also, the BB Desktop Mgr seems to have an option to import from Palm...

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

11-25-2008, 06:34 PM

Replies: 9

New 8330 Questions

Views: 2,125

Posted By bossfan61

The only Export options in Palm Desktop Calendar...

The only Export options in Palm Desktop Calendar are to a .dba file.

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

11-25-2008, 05:08 PM

Replies: 9

New 8330 Questions

Views: 2,125

Posted By bossfan61

Great! Any suggestions on how to get the...

Great! Any suggestions on how to get the calendar from Palm Desktop to the Curve?

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

11-25-2008, 03:27 PM

Replies: 9

New 8330 Questions

Views: 2,125

Posted By bossfan61

New 8330 Questions

After several months on the sidelines, I finally took the plunge and ordered the BlackBerry Curve 8330. I currently have the Sanyo 8400 with Sprint, and I have a couple data migration questions:
...

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

06-11-2008, 06:38 PM

Replies: 14

Curve Holsters

Views: 2,686

Posted By bossfan61

Thanks to all for the good feedback. I had...

Thanks to all for the good feedback.

I had an opportunity to play with the Curve and a Verizon plastic holster (didn't get the brand). Even though the holster itself was too soft, the overall...

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

06-10-2008, 04:17 PM

Replies: 14

Curve Holsters

Views: 2,686

Posted By bossfan61

Curve Holsters

I'm brand new to BB Forums, and I'm very close to upgrading to the BB Curve.

For several years, I've been used to a Sanyo flip phone and a plastic, swivel holster on my belt. I'd be very...

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