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Posted By iomatic

Well, Paris was a mess (won't sell a SIM card...

Well, Paris was a mess (won't sell a SIM card without a passport, and didn't have it with me just FYI); needed a phone there, but got around it. London now. Will look into O2; possibly try to use it...

Forum: Mac Users Corner

04-08-2009, 10:25 PM

Replies: 3

Unlocked 8310 for travel only; getting MobileMe data?

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Posted By iomatic

This is pretty much SOP for this device for Mac...

This is pretty much SOP for this device for Mac users these day? Sigh. Thanks!

Forum: Mac Users Corner

04-06-2009, 01:44 PM

Replies: 3

Unlocked 8310 for travel only; getting MobileMe data?

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Posted By iomatic

Meh?

Meh?

Forum: Mac Users Corner

04-03-2009, 10:49 AM

Replies: 70

Hey RIM, how's that promised Mac desktop app coming?

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Posted By iomatic

This is pretty much why I went iPhone. Such a...

This is pretty much why I went iPhone. Such a better platform anyway (though I definitely miss the unified Inbox and keyboard, the first Apple can fix, the second impossible) for applications and...

Forum: Mac Users Corner

04-02-2009, 12:15 PM

Replies: 70

Hey RIM, how's that promised Mac desktop app coming?

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Posted By iomatic

If the Mac market share is around 10% of the...

If the Mac market share is around 10% of the overall PC market, it begs the question:

How many businesses do you know voluntarily turn down 10% of their businesses?

Forum: Mac Users Corner

04-02-2009, 12:08 PM

Replies: 3

Unlocked 8310 for travel only; getting MobileMe data?

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Posted By iomatic

Unlocked 8310 for travel only; getting MobileMe data?

Currently, my whole system revolves around iPhone/MobileMe. Easy to use, simple, and finally glitch-free (!).

As you know, unlocking the iPhone is not supported, so I will travel with my unlocked...

Forum: Carrier Specific Issues

03-30-2009, 10:54 AM

Replies: 17

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Posted By iomatic

Soxxx8230; sorry to nag you all :) should I try...

Soxxx8230; sorry to nag you all :) should I try to get ahold of them here (cellularabroad and the like seem ridiculously expensive), one eBay, or just purchase them in their respective countries?

Thanks!

Forum: Carrier Specific Issues

03-29-2009, 02:07 PM

Replies: 17

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Posted By iomatic

Thanks; you recommend getting them there?

Thanks; you recommend getting them there?

Forum: Carrier Specific Issues

03-29-2009, 01:36 PM

Replies: 17

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Posted By iomatic

Ohhh! OK.

Ohhh! OK.

Forum: Carrier Specific Issues

03-29-2009, 01:08 PM

Replies: 17

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Posted By iomatic

Yes, ideally; I understood from a previous post,...

Yes, ideally; I understood from a previous post, that you can't do this? That you need a monthly Orange card? Or is there a monthly PAYG, or am I totally confusing everything? Thanks.

So, it looks...

Forum: Carrier Specific Issues

03-29-2009, 12:24 PM

Replies: 17

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Posted By iomatic

Very much. Since I'm heading to France first,...

Very much. Since I'm heading to France first, would it be wise to try and get the UK-items first? And 'roam' in France with a UK card?

Thanks.

And to clarify, there is no way to PAYG + PAYG...

Forum: Carrier Specific Issues

03-29-2009, 11:36 AM

Replies: 17

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Posted By iomatic

Where can I get a PAYG SIM for UK and FR?

US, unlocked 8310.

Heading to France and then to the UK; wondering if it works out thusly:

a) ideally, one inexpensive BIS card that works in both countries
b) two Orange cards, and is PAYG...

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

03-29-2009, 03:56 AM

Replies: 6

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Posted By iomatic

There is a new Orange PAYG BB SIM available; any...

There is a new Orange PAYG BB SIM available; any info there re: my situation?

Move thread to different forum, perhaps?

Thanks!

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

03-28-2009, 07:34 PM

Replies: 6

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Posted By iomatic

Specifically, UK and France. -Will I need...

Specifically, UK and France.

-Will I need two different Orange SIM cards for the best rates?
-If there is data, is there a decent IMAP client available that is good and clean (and hopefully...

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

02-19-2009, 05:38 PM

Replies: 6

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Posted By iomatic

Thanks! The other option is to just get a...

Thanks! The other option is to just get a POP/IMAP email client for the thing, yes?

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

02-17-2009, 01:18 AM

Replies: 6

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Posted By iomatic

Question about setup without a SIM?

Currently on my iPhone; will be using my unlocked Curve for travel abroad. Previously deleted all my books (?) to anticipate selling, but now realize it's better as a phone for travel (obviously).
...

Forum: iPhone Android & other HandHeld Forum

08-16-2008, 06:36 PM

Replies: 31

Uh, don't shoot me :)

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Posted By iomatic

perhaps; but I think the hofo forums made it...

perhaps; but I think the hofo forums made it fairly clear: I can buy the more 'expensive' 399/499 iphone now, but my deadline for buying yet another phone at a subsidized price does not change.
...

Forum: iPhone Android & other HandHeld Forum

08-15-2008, 09:57 PM

Replies: 31

Uh, don't shoot me :)

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Posted By iomatic

It's sounding more like there's a cut off date...

It's sounding more like there's a cut off date (for old iPhone users).

:(

Forum: iPhone Android & other HandHeld Forum

08-15-2008, 04:04 PM

Replies: 31

Uh, don't shoot me :)

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Posted By iomatic

So, to possibly get the pricing: a) can I...

So, to possibly get the pricing:

a) can I activate my old iPhone, or does the iPhone have to belong and already work for someone?

b) will the discount then appear online? meaning, do existing...

Forum: iPhone Android & other HandHeld Forum

08-15-2008, 02:18 PM

Replies: 31

Uh, don't shoot me :)

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Posted By iomatic

Wonder if this will work: HowardForums: Your...

Wonder if this will work:
HowardForums: Your Mobile Phone Community & Resource - View Single Post - buying an iphone..but still in contract...

Forum: iPhone Android & other HandHeld Forum

08-15-2008, 01:50 PM

Replies: 31

Uh, don't shoot me :)

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Posted By iomatic

Still a great platform; they'll work the bugs out...

Still a great platform; they'll work the bugs out I'm sure.

Which do you all recommend, the AT&T store or Apple Store?

The above quote was from the Premier site, by the way.

Forum: iPhone Android & other HandHeld Forum

08-15-2008, 12:40 PM

Replies: 31

Uh, don't shoot me :)

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Posted By iomatic

"You do not meet the requirements for an upgrade...

"You do not meet the requirements for an upgrade at a discounted equipment price. However, you may still purchase a phone/device at the full price. Our records indicate that you will be eligible for...

Forum: iPhone Android & other HandHeld Forum

08-15-2008, 12:24 PM

Replies: 31

Uh, don't shoot me :)

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Posted By iomatic

Specifically, I already have a BB, and reports on...

Specifically, I already have a BB, and reports on other forums and some discussion leads me to believe that getting a new iPhone will actually cost me $399 & $499 (it shows up that way in my Premier...

Forum: Beta You Than Me

08-14-2008, 02:36 PM

Replies: 6

HTML email gone?

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Posted By iomatic

Wasn't showing up in my search; though this...

Wasn't showing up in my search; though this thread does. Sweet. Resend service book. OK.

Forum: iPhone Android & other HandHeld Forum

08-14-2008, 02:20 PM

Replies: 31

Uh, don't shoot me :)

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Posted By iomatic

Hey folks, what about the pricing? Why is there a...

Hey folks, what about the pricing? Why is there a larger cost associated with the online (Premier ordering), and what's the procedure to get the lower pricing (given my situation of iPhone --> Curve...

Forum: Beta You Than Me

08-14-2008, 01:40 PM

Replies: 6

HTML email gone?

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Posted By iomatic

Weird; I don't have this option for any of my...

Weird; I don't have this option for any of my mail accounts; but the help discusses HTML emails, images, etc.:

Enable HTML Email

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

08-14-2008, 01:09 PM

Replies: 735

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Posted By iomatic

Download from the first page in this thread, and...

Download from the first page in this thread, and then double-click it.

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

08-14-2008, 01:08 PM

Replies: 23

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Posted By iomatic

^FightingDevil: What do you mean, and what is...

^FightingDevil: What do you mean, and what is better over Google Maps? thanks.

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

08-14-2008, 12:50 PM

Replies: 735

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Posted By iomatic

You need to double-click the 4.5 software...

You need to double-click the 4.5 software download to install.

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

08-14-2008, 12:49 PM

Replies: 23

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Posted By iomatic

*actually, a related question: is BBMaps worth...

*actually, a related question: is BBMaps worth having on an AT&T phone?

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

08-14-2008, 12:44 PM

Replies: 23

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Posted By iomatic

^sweet; that was unclear. I suppose if...

^sweet; that was unclear.

I suppose if someone had a master list of those application loader items, that would be handy. Some are pretty clear, but others seem cryptic.

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

08-14-2008, 11:52 AM

Replies: 23

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Posted By iomatic

So what are all the other options listed in...

So what are all the other options listed in Application Loader, and which ones are worthy, not so worthy, and possibly worthy based on user criteria?

Thanks!

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

08-14-2008, 11:49 AM

Replies: 13

i want original OS which came with my bb from att

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Posted By iomatic

This is the OS that came with my AT&T 8310 (noted...

This is the OS that came with my AT&T 8310 (noted it before upgrading to the so-far-better 4.5):

4.22.170

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

08-14-2008, 01:58 AM

Replies: 23

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Posted By iomatic

So what are the steps now?

So what are the steps now?

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

08-13-2008, 07:12 PM

Replies: 13

Mobile IM

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Posted By iomatic

Everyone kept telling me to get JiveTalk, and I'm...

Everyone kept telling me to get JiveTalk, and I'm glad I finally did. Hands-down the best overall messenger, dare I say, on any mobile smartphone.

Just get it.

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

08-13-2008, 07:09 PM

Replies: 23

Views: 1,774

Posted By iomatic

uh, was docs to go supposed to come with

4.5?

Didn't see it. Yes, my phone has the upgraded OS :)

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

08-13-2008, 12:44 PM

Replies: 735

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Posted By iomatic

i just happen to skim somewhere that perhaps...

i just happen to skim somewhere that perhaps 'blackberry' is a valid password... don't know.

I had the fatal error and did not bother. I might just do it anyway...

....

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

08-12-2008, 05:44 PM

Replies: 3

when connecting how do you get rid of the prompt

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Posted By iomatic

Oh. Can't eat and have cake, can I?

Oh. Can't eat and have cake, can I?

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

08-12-2008, 05:07 PM

Replies: 3

when connecting how do you get rid of the prompt

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Posted By iomatic

when connecting how do you get rid of the prompt

That Windows asks you what to do with the storage device? I don't have a "Remember this action" checkbox, so it does this every time.
Thanks.

Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve

08-12-2008, 05:02 PM

Replies: 735