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Forum: Aftermarket Software 02-10-2009, 10:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 838
Posted By pretzelb
Google Sync error again

After deleting and adding Google Sync back to recover some lost calendar events, it has again started to leave out calendar events. Is this just known to be buggy? Are most people not using it or...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 02-06-2009, 09:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,278
Posted By pretzelb
Now that I could understand but I was sure I...

Now that I could understand but I was sure I closed the app. The only thing I can think of is I did use the BB browser to search something on Yahoo and that was left running because it came back to...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 02-06-2009, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,278
Posted By pretzelb
I had the SprintNav app running which I think is...

I had the SprintNav app running which I think is based on Telenav. So, is the general rule of thumb for all phones to not use GPS without a cable? My only experience with GPS is with a dedicated unit...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 02-06-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,278
Posted By pretzelb
Poor battery life or GPS?

I'm a bit ticked off now because my Curve just went from full battery in the morning to nearly dead before 5pm. The only thing I can think is that for 20 minutes I used the GPS program to see how it...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 02-06-2009, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,360
Posted By pretzelb
When is faster NOT better. Plus, if you live or...

When is faster NOT better. Plus, if you live or travel to remote areas you may not get 3G at all. For example, we go hiking and the cell coverage is spotty but the places we stay at have wifi.
Forum: Aftermarket Software 02-05-2009, 08:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,970
Posted By pretzelb
I need to try that but if that's the case then...

I need to try that but if that's the case then maybe I will stop using Google Calendar and Contacts because it makes me not trust the app.
Forum: Aftermarket Software 02-05-2009, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,296
Posted By pretzelb
I think the key everyone is missing is you want...

I think the key everyone is missing is you want something you can store online and edit via the BB. Is that right?

Are you looking for something like eOffice 4.5 from QuickOffice or Docs To Go by...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 02-04-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 955
Posted By pretzelb
Are you sending from Gmail? I have Hotmail and...

Are you sending from Gmail? I have Hotmail and Gmail set up and I know when I send via Hotmail I don't get a copy but Gmail does. I think it's the web mail and not the phone doing it.
Forum: RIM Software 02-04-2009, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,513
Posted By pretzelb
It looks like user error. I must have used Gmail...

It looks like user error. I must have used Gmail to send by mistake and never had erased that signature. I was very flustered too because I thought you set that on the phone and NOT in the website...
Forum: RIM Software 02-04-2009, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,513
Posted By pretzelb
Email signature back on?

I just sent an email and for some reason it has a signature included. I turned this feature off when I first got the phone. Any idea why this would happen or change all on it's own?
Forum: Aftermarket Software 02-04-2009, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,970
Posted By pretzelb
Calendar sync not working to Google

This could be either the RIM software or aftermarket but I picked here because it's using GoogleSync.

I just noticed today on my home screen that an upcoming class on Friday night was missing. I...
Forum: Network Outages - powered by DataOutages.com 02-03-2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,041
Posted By pretzelb
Some Sprint users still reporting issues late...

Some Sprint users still reporting issues late today. We will see what tomorrow brings.
Forum: Network Outages - powered by DataOutages.com 02-03-2009, 04:00 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,041
Posted By pretzelb
Sprint customers are also reporting issues so...

Sprint customers are also reporting issues so it's not just ATT and not hogwash. From what I can see there are people not getting service in TX, CA, and NYC to name a few.

I'm paying extra for...
Forum: Aftermarket Software 02-02-2009, 10:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,342
Posted By pretzelb
Neat. I need to look at that. Also, I think...

Neat. I need to look at that.

Also, I think Toodledo (which offers many free features like RTM) has a BB interface being created by another company. No idea on pricing and beta isn't even started...
Forum: Aftermarket Software 02-02-2009, 10:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,314
Posted By pretzelb
Since I'm new to all smart phones I was just...

Since I'm new to all smart phones I was just going on word of mouth, which was saying that a BB never crashed .. or at least like a Win Mobile device. Or that it was rock solid and not flakey, unlike...
Forum: Aftermarket Software 01-30-2009, 12:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,314
Posted By pretzelb
Wait, why is this needed? Are there memory leaks...

Wait, why is this needed? Are there memory leaks that require this? Have I just been lucky so far with my new Curve?

In my mind, a battery pull should be a very last resort and not a scheduled...
Forum: RIM Software 01-30-2009, 11:50 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,485
Posted By pretzelb
Please, a faster browser. It's just too painful....

Please, a faster browser. It's just too painful. It pains me to browse this forum on my phone.
More control over icons then just "hide" and "show all"
Ability to see my tasks on home screen...
Forum: RIM Software 01-30-2009, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,226
Posted By pretzelb
That's unfortunate. I was hoping that maybe I...

That's unfortunate. I was hoping that maybe I could create my own theme to do that. I don't know about others but I find the call log on the home screen to be much less important than a task list so...
Forum: RIM Software 01-29-2009, 07:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,226
Posted By pretzelb
Tasks on home screen or calendar?

I have a new Curve and I have a preinstalled theme that shows my calendar events on the home screen. But my tasks which I can see in the calendar app do not show on the home screen. Do I need a...
Forum: BlackBerry Versus 01-26-2009, 02:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,602
Posted By pretzelb
OK, I'm pathetic. I couldn't help but keep...

OK, I'm pathetic. I couldn't help but keep thinking about this quote below. While having RIM control what can or cannot be installed on your device will limit the number of applications that you have...
Forum: BlackBerry Versus 01-26-2009, 10:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,602
Posted By pretzelb
Let me try to summarize my point with some...

Let me try to summarize my point with some quotes. First, I like this quote on how to build a good architecture.



I think the key here is "there have been no viruses or Trojans which pose a...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 01-24-2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 662
Posted By pretzelb
Wow, that says it even works with Google Docs....

Wow, that says it even works with Google Docs. The fax option also sounds impressive. I might need to research that a bit. Thanks.
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 01-24-2009, 10:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 662
Posted By pretzelb
Document editing and sharing options

I wasn't sure where to fit this topic so I put it in general.

What I'm looking for is an option to update documents on my BB and be able to share or upload them to the internet. I was thinking of...
Forum: BlackBerry Versus 01-23-2009, 09:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,602
Posted By pretzelb
I'm still not sure how you think a WM device is...

I'm still not sure how you think a WM device is infected. I assume we can eliminate a user who installs a virus because that can happen on any device. So it sounds like you think a WM device can be...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 01-22-2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,573
Posted By pretzelb
According to this from the UK...

According to this from the UK (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jan/21/barack-obama-blackberry-national-security) it's more of a matter of tracking all what the presidents says, and the BB isn't...
Forum: BlackBerry Versus 01-22-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,602
Posted By pretzelb
That lists just North America. I think the...

That lists just North America. I think the article I first read said that the very first mobile phone virus was written to target Symbian because it was the most popular, and it started in Europe.
...
Forum: BlackBerry Versus 01-22-2009, 09:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,602
Posted By pretzelb
Maybe you should step back, take a breath, and...

Maybe you should step back, take a breath, and define a few things for me.

You say that a BB has never been infected with a virus yet you say that spyware must be installed. This implies that a...
Forum: BlackBerry Versus 01-21-2009, 02:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,602
Posted By pretzelb
I hate to argue the point but imo there is a huge...

I hate to argue the point but imo there is a huge difference between being unable to infect a device and a device not being infected as much as others. That appears to be the case. One of the...
Forum: BlackBerry Versus 01-20-2009, 09:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,602
Posted By pretzelb
I don't see how that can be true. A virus is...

I don't see how that can be true. A virus is basically just an evil program someone wrote. The only way a BB could never be infected is if nothing could be installed on it. It's not as if a Win...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 01-20-2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,573
Posted By pretzelb
Interesting point. It's like a needs heirarchy...

Interesting point. It's like a needs heirarchy really.

For me, I can give up some reliability to have a device with more features. For example, I could probably get a computer device with a rock...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 01-20-2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,573
Posted By pretzelb
I usually take "reliable" with a grain of salt. I...

I usually take "reliable" with a grain of salt. I think for some, one crash per year is horrible. I also think that when people like a product or company they gloss over the bad and may forget some...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 01-20-2009, 03:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 32,263
Posted By pretzelb
But wasn't the BB deemed not secure enough by the...

But wasn't the BB deemed not secure enough by the Secret Service for Obama to keep his? Nothing is really hack proof.

There are two keys to this - physical and remote access to the device. If you...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 01-20-2009, 10:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,573
Posted By pretzelb
If that's true, I'm not sure it's listed as a...

If that's true, I'm not sure it's listed as a feature for every product. From the specification page for various BB phones I keep seeing this about security:


Support for AES or Triple DES...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 01-20-2009, 09:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,573
Posted By pretzelb
Like I said, it's hard to argue stability since...

Like I said, it's hard to argue stability since from what I've read the BB's don't crash. In under a week, mine did lock up for a long time when I tried to browse a to-do application on the web but...
Forum: iPhone Android & other HandHeld Forum 01-20-2009, 09:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,060
Posted By pretzelb
Gmail supports SMTP and Hotmail has notification...

Gmail supports SMTP and Hotmail has notification via Windows Live, all for free I think. At least it sounds like you can push email with those two from what I read in their documentation. I have yet...
Forum: Aftermarket Software 01-20-2009, 09:08 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 26,550
Posted By pretzelb
I find it ironic that the first line in this...

I find it ironic that the first line in this bashing email is about "poor form".

I wanted a task or to-do application, and you seem to have a well liked product, but you just turned me totally off...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 01-20-2009, 08:17 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,573
Posted By pretzelb
I assume that BBM chat is on the BB network and...

I assume that BBM chat is on the BB network and deals with either a BES or BB to BB talk. If not, let me know.

The chat is secure because they encrypt via SSL or something? Is that right? If so,...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 01-20-2009, 08:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,573
Posted By pretzelb
From the reviews I've read, it seems like the...

From the reviews I've read, it seems like the more graphical the phone is, the more battery drain is reported. Even the new graphical BB models seem to report battery life similar to iPhone or WinMo...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 01-19-2009, 10:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,573
Posted By pretzelb
It's where email is pushed immediately to your BB...

It's where email is pushed immediately to your BB no matter what email account you have. For example, with an iPhone you can set it up with a Gmail account but you have to launch the email...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 01-19-2009, 10:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,573
Posted By pretzelb
Well battery life should be a function of what's...

Well battery life should be a function of what's running right? The sales rep told me in the store to be sure to close my browser (and not just back out) on my Curve when I was done otherwise it...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 01-19-2009, 10:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,573
Posted By pretzelb
OS stability is something I can understand. But I...

OS stability is something I can understand. But I could counter that the BB OS isn't doing all that much compared some other of the other OS's, which would mean it should totally be more stable.
...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 01-19-2009, 10:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,573
Posted By pretzelb
I hear this alot but I don't think a BB offers...

I hear this alot but I don't think a BB offers anything that can't be had on a Win Mobile device, which is capable of the same security features AFAIK. Unless there is something that RIM does that I...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 01-19-2009, 08:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,573
Posted By pretzelb
Is push email the main reason you stick with BB?

I'm just curious how many people stick with their BB because of the push email feature. From what I can tell BB does a great job of push email that no one else has caught up with yet. I'm wondering...
Forum: BlackBerry Network 01-19-2009, 07:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,371
Posted By pretzelb
If BIS can push Hotmail then why can't others?

Seems like everyone wants push email and my BB appears to handle basic Hotmail and Gmail with no issues. So what is RIM doing that others appear to be unable to do?

Hotmail confuses me the most...
Forum: BlackBerry Versus 01-19-2009, 01:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,246
Posted By pretzelb
It does seem that both the iPhone and BB can be...

It does seem that both the iPhone and BB can be called trendy picks. As someone new to all this it's hard to sort out the hype. As near as I can tell the iPhone wins for interface and the BB is...
Forum: BlackBerry Versus 01-18-2009, 09:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,348
Posted By pretzelb
Curve vs Palm Pro

I just picked up my first smart phone (Curve) and after only a week I really like it. But after searching for videos and features I wonder if the new Palm Pro might not be a better match for me. Some...
Forum: BlackBerry Versus 01-18-2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,602
Posted By pretzelb
I agree. I hear that about security too but AFAIK...

I agree. I hear that about security too but AFAIK a Windows Mobile phone can be just as secure as a BB. From what I've heard you can do the same things to secure a Win Mobile phone that can be done...
Forum: New Members Forum 01-18-2009, 08:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,775
Posted By pretzelb
First smart phone is Curve

Hello all. I picked up my first smart phone this week and after talking to the Sprint sales rep I went with the BB Curve. I think I'm sold on having a smart phone but I'm not sure if the BB is best...
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