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Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 06-05-2008, 12:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 746
Posted By jeffabcc
My TeleNav display on my 8830 is not too...

My TeleNav display on my 8830 is not too different from what you're showing, and it does give you arrival time.
Forum: GPS & Mapping 12-27-2007, 01:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,667
Posted By jeffabcc
From lots of complaints on the forums, it appears...

From lots of complaints on the forums, it appears that VZN does not know how to keep the backlight on (and this is Verizon's own program!!!) TeleNav alows the backlight to stay on forever if desired....
Forum: GPS & Mapping 12-06-2007, 03:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,284
Posted By jeffabcc
It actually was Navteq's web site where I entered...

It actually was Navteq's web site where I entered these addresses. I misremembered it as being TeleNav. And to the previous post, none of the other mapping apps have these addresses either, because...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 12-05-2007, 04:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,284
Posted By jeffabcc
Telenav is not so great either when it comes to...

Telenav is not so great either when it comes to adding locations to their map database. It will always be better than a dedicated system where you have to pay for a new DVD, but they can be very slow...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 12-03-2007, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,060
Posted By jeffabcc
Telenav is the only application I've seen that...

Telenav is the only application I've seen that overrides the backlight timeout settings. If they can do it, I don't know why others can't (particularly Verizon's own VZNavigator!)
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 12-03-2007, 01:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,658
Posted By jeffabcc
I started that thread about the On Course suction...

I started that thread about the On Course suction mount. I like the suction mount a lot, but the internal powered speaker has not been of any use to me. The problem isn't the speaker itself; it's...
Forum: Media Center 10-22-2007, 04:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,027
Posted By jeffabcc
Is there even a way to change browsers on VZW?...

Is there even a way to change browsers on VZW? There is no option for "Change Browser"
Forum: GPS & Mapping 10-15-2007, 09:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,717
Posted By jeffabcc
Other than Bluetooth file transfer and MMS.

Other than Bluetooth file transfer and MMS.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 10-09-2007, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By jeffabcc
The GSM frequencies used in the 8830 do not work...

The GSM frequencies used in the 8830 do not work in the US; they are only for the rest of the world.
Forum: BlackBerry Unite 10-05-2007, 08:50 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 21,343
Posted By jeffabcc
Any idea if this will work for BES users? It...

Any idea if this will work for BES users? It sounds like it duplicates some things that are already incorporated into BES, so I don't know if there would be issues.
Forum: GPS & Mapping 10-03-2007, 03:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,845
Posted By jeffabcc
Oh yeah! Check it out here: Garmin | Garmin...

Oh yeah! Check it out here:
Garmin | Garmin Mobile (http://www8.garmin.com/mobile/mobilext/)

It looks like every currrent BB is supported, both units with and without internal GPS.

It is a...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 10-03-2007, 02:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,504
Posted By jeffabcc
OK. I've ordered it. Although the ProClip looks...

OK. I've ordered it. Although the ProClip looks really nice too. I'll have a review when I get it.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 10-03-2007, 01:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,504
Posted By jeffabcc
Thanks wiscaudi, that is the same product for $20...

Thanks wiscaudi, that is the same product for $20 less. I agree with you that I'm concerned about the build quality for something with so many features. I am also interested in this only for use with...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 10-03-2007, 08:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,982
Posted By jeffabcc
Anybody testing VZ Navigator?

I don't want anyone to violate their NDA (yes I do), but if anyone is or has been testing VZ Navigator for Blackberry, I'd love to hear a little bit about its feature set. My wife has VZN on her LG...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 10-03-2007, 08:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,664
Posted By jeffabcc
I have a Holux GPSlim240 for my 8830 because I...

I have a Holux GPSlim240 for my 8830 because I got tired of waiting for VZW to enable GPS. I subscribe to Telenav and use it all the time. It's been a tremendous help in finding services and mapping...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 10-02-2007, 09:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,504
Posted By jeffabcc
Anyone know of this 8800 car mount?

It's an OnCourse Ed 2 Powered PDA Cradle Mount with Integrated Speaker for BlackBerry 8800 Series. Looks like it's custom fitted for the 8800 series - even has a cutout for the convenience key. Has a...
Forum: Media Center 09-20-2007, 12:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,027
Posted By jeffabcc
That's where I have the problem. I can select any...

That's where I have the problem. I can select any of the videos showing a thumbnail on that page, and then get a page showing a large headframe of the clip, but when I click on "click here to...
Forum: Media Center 09-19-2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,027
Posted By jeffabcc
I tried both CNN and ABC, and on every video...

I tried both CNN and ABC, and on every video download request I get an HTTP 413 error "request entity too large."
Any idea on overcoming this?
Forum: Hardware & Accessories 09-19-2007, 03:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,591
Posted By jeffabcc
I have a Plantronics 655. This is the model that...

I have a Plantronics 655. This is the model that RIM offers as OEM. It's the smallest BT headset I've seen, it doesn't fall out of my ear, it has good sound quality, and it comes with a little...
Forum: Aftermarket Software 08-31-2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 57,862
Posted By jeffabcc
Not only does Verizon Wireless NOT support caller...

Not only does Verizon Wireless NOT support caller ID, but Verizon home service barely supports it for calls coming from cell phones (my cell phone displays as Washington, DC on my home phone.)
Forum: BlackBerry Themes 08-31-2007, 10:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,993
Posted By jeffabcc
A 2 column screen would be great! Dimension Today...

A 2 column screen would be great! Dimension Today is rather crowded. Let us know if you find it.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-31-2007, 09:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,173
Posted By jeffabcc
I have been interested in this charger since day...

I have been interested in this charger since day one of the 8830's release. It has never been actually available. It seems that every week, RIM pushes back the available date. It's now listed as 9/17.
Forum: BlackBerry Themes 08-31-2007, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,993
Posted By jeffabcc
This one is the standard Verizon Dimension Today....

This one is the standard Verizon Dimension Today. Is this what you're looking for?
Forum: Aftermarket Software 08-30-2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,409
Posted By jeffabcc
Great upgrade eZainny! This continues to be the...

Great upgrade eZainny! This continues to be the most useful application for the BB I've ever seen. You solved the problem of the slow scrolling through full headers, as well as switching from space...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-29-2007, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 709
Posted By jeffabcc
To me, the most important fix was the "stuck in...

To me, the most important fix was the "stuck in conference call mode" issue, which could only be reset with a battery pull. I have not had this happen at all since upgrading. I never had the calendar...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-28-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,016
Posted By jeffabcc
Video is tricky on the Blackberry. The "convert...

Video is tricky on the Blackberry. The "convert for optimal playback" option in the Roxio software does a good job of converting most video podcasts into a BB friendly form. What the BB likes is...
Forum: Aftermarket Software 08-23-2007, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 982
Posted By jeffabcc
The problem I would have with it cycling to...

The problem I would have with it cycling to numbers is that I have passwords which use capital letters, so I blindly hold down the key long enough so I know it's switched to upper case.
Forum: Aftermarket Software 08-23-2007, 02:34 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 46,867
Posted By jeffabcc
It looks very nice. Unfortunately, all my music...

It looks very nice. Unfortunately, all my music is AAC, which works on the built in media player but is not seen by XPlayer.
Forum: Media Center 08-23-2007, 10:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,232
Posted By jeffabcc
BerryTunes 2.0?

I got an advertisement from Handango featuring a media player called BerryTunes 2.0. Has anyone tried this, and if so, are there any advantages over the built in media player in OS 4.2? I'd be...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-22-2007, 10:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,471
Posted By jeffabcc
I actually missed a flight a couple of years ago...

I actually missed a flight a couple of years ago because Outlook's calendar changed my flight time by 3 hours! I learned then to never change the time zone on my laptop when I travel. Of course, I...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 08-21-2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,479
Posted By jeffabcc
What's new in Google Maps 1.61?

Does anyone know what has changed in Google Maps 1.61 from 1.60? I installed it on my VZW 8830 and I don't see anything different. There is no new info on the GMM web site.
Forum: GPS & Mapping 08-18-2007, 04:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,575
Posted By jeffabcc
Yahoo Go's GPS features are working fine on my...

Yahoo Go's GPS features are working fine on my VZW 8830 with external GPS. It asked permission to use GPS when I first set it up and now it just uses it automatically. It is showing my house right...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-07-2007, 02:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 835
Posted By jeffabcc
Smile New 8830 OS fixes reconciliation problem

Ever since I got my VZW 8830, I had to manually delete messages from the BB after deleting them in Outlook. Deleting on the BB would put them in the deleted items folder in Outlook, and doing a...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-03-2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 55,469
Posted By jeffabcc
Download not working

I've been trying to download the new OS release for the last hour. After entering my phone number and selecting device software, I just get a page saying "File not found."
Forum: GPS & Mapping 08-02-2007, 01:54 PM
Replies: 473
Views: 139,811
Posted By jeffabcc
I have a VZW 8830 with a GPSlim 240 and a Telenav...

I have a VZW 8830 with a GPSlim 240 and a Telenav subscription. It all works great together.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-02-2007, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,433
Posted By jeffabcc
I don't know about BIS, since I've never used it,...

I don't know about BIS, since I've never used it, but on BES, you should be able to delete from Outlook by doing the following steps:
1. Delete the email from your BB
2. Press the menu key and...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 07-31-2007, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,310
Posted By jeffabcc
I just bought a Holux GPSlim 240 for my...

I just bought a Holux GPSlim 240 for my VZW-disabled 8830 and subscribed to Telenav. I'm extremely impressed both with the Holux and with Telenav.

I am not aware of any voice -guided GPS apps that...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-31-2007, 09:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,097
Posted By jeffabcc
I just tried my copy of Opera Mini (4.0.8462) on...

I just tried my copy of Opera Mini (4.0.8462) on my VZW 8830. Works fine.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-30-2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,376
Posted By jeffabcc
No longer waiting for VZW to unlock GPS

My need for navigation outweighed my patience in waiting for Verizon to offer VZ Navigator for the 8830. So I bought a Holux GPSlim 240 external bluetooth GPS. Here are my observations after a...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 07-28-2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,216
Posted By jeffabcc
Thanks for the recommendation John. I just...

Thanks for the recommendation John. I just downloaded Telenav and went for a drive to try it out. It's completely awesome. My wife has VZNav on her LG Chocolate, and we use it all the time, but the...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 07-28-2007, 12:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,216
Posted By jeffabcc
I've been reading everything I could about GPS...

I've been reading everything I could about GPS apps since getting the BB. I went through the Telenav on-line demo, and looked at the info on the web for the Garmin, and I liked the feature set of the...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 07-28-2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,216
Posted By jeffabcc
Post Garmin Mobile on VZW 8830 with ext. GPS?

I have a VZW 8830. I just bought a Holux GPSlim 240, since I'm tired of waiting on VZW to release VZ Nav and activate the GPS. The Holux works great on Google Maps, BB Maps, and Beyond 411. I really...
Forum: Media Center 07-26-2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,569
Posted By jeffabcc
I subscribe to about 10 different iTunes video...

I subscribe to about 10 different iTunes video podcasts. Every day, after iTunes updates my podcasts, I just plug in my 8830, start up the Media Manager, choose all the new podcasts, and click "copy...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-17-2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 970
Posted By jeffabcc
The 8830 also has full screen video playback....

The 8830 also has full screen video playback. Sounds like the 8800 needs an update.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 06-28-2007, 08:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 913
Posted By jeffabcc
What are you folks talking about? My 8830 plays...

What are you folks talking about? My 8830 plays perfect full screen video on any 4X3 video source. 16X9 sources do play letterboxed, but that's to be expected if you don't want the sides cut off. I...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 06-22-2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,133
Posted By jeffabcc
OK I answered my own question by attempting to...

OK I answered my own question by attempting to download it OTA. I got a message from Yahoo stating that it will be available for the 8830 shortly.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 06-22-2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,133
Posted By jeffabcc
Yahoo Go for 8800

The Yahoo GO web site shows that it is available for the Cingular 8800, but not the Verizon 8830. Before downloading, does anyone think it will or will not work? Isn't the 8830 just a variant of the...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 06-03-2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,387
Posted By jeffabcc
I've been a Verizon customer since it was Bell...

I've been a Verizon customer since it was Bell Atlantic Mobile. The coverage in my area is second to none, and I get excellent 3G coverage (mostly EVDO Rev. A.) I just got an 8830, my first BB, and...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 05-31-2007, 03:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,330
Posted By jeffabcc
8830 Bluetooth for Media Player

Does anyone know of a way to use a bluetooth headset with the Media Player? I read on another forum that the Dollars5 media player will activate a bluetooth headset, but I installed a trial version,...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 05-21-2007, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,538
Posted By jeffabcc
VZNavigator for 8830

Does anyone with Verizon inside knowledge know when VZNavigator will be available for the 8830? My wife has it on her LG Chocolate, and it is better than any car nav system I've used. If the...
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