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Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

06-30-2006, 03:15 PM

Replies: 30

7130c users: How's your battery life?

Views: 2,207

Posted By prolepsis

They are Lithium Ion, so assuming that there is...

They are Lithium Ion, so assuming that there is nothing wrong with the battery, you can leave them on the charger all the time (built-in circuitry will prevent them from being overcharged).
...

Forum: Buy Sell Trade

06-30-2006, 03:03 PM

Replies: 5

WTB: 8700r housing, dummy phone, or broken 8700r

Views: 1,117

Posted By prolepsis

Good luck! I did the same thing actually...

Good luck! I did the same thing actually (unlocked 8700c with an 8700r body). Having said that, I ended up having to buy two 8700 units :(

Might want to try Promobility-I believe they have an...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

06-23-2006, 01:37 PM

Replies: 8

Promobilty has 8700c housing in stock!

Views: 1,604

Posted By prolepsis

Sweet! Thanks for letting us know. I wonder...

Sweet! Thanks for letting us know. I wonder when the G bodies will come out.

I have an unlocked 8700c that I just put a Rogers 8700r body on - guess I should've waited. :smile:

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

06-14-2006, 06:28 PM

Replies: 33

Very surprised by SureType

Views: 3,325

Posted By prolepsis

I first started with a 7290, then a 7100. ...

I first started with a 7290, then a 7100. SureType was fine (since I was used to T9 from past phones) but I couldn't get over the use of "see/are."

Not really SureType's fault, since the key...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

06-12-2006, 03:51 PM

Replies: 8

Onlly top-posting possible when responding to email?

Views: 2,204

Posted By prolepsis

When I don't want to top post, I use a...

When I don't want to top post, I use a workaround.

1) Select and Copy the original email (can either do this in "reading" or "reply").
2) When Replying, Paste the copied text.
3) Click and...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

06-12-2006, 03:40 PM

Replies: 11

8707 - flight mode?

Views: 6,313

Posted By prolepsis

Yup. All BBerries have "Flight mode." ...

Yup. All BBerries have "Flight mode."

Basically you just select "Turn Wireless Off" so you can use your BBerry while you're on an airplane.

(Same deal as being required to turn off your cell...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

06-08-2006, 07:26 PM

Replies: 24

Poll: Would you buy your blackberry again!!

Views: 2,131

Posted By prolepsis

In my previous job, I had a work-issued BBerry. ...

In my previous job, I had a work-issued BBerry. In my current job I don't, so I went and bought my own. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has done this. :smile: Well, I actually tried resisting...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

06-08-2006, 03:03 PM

Replies: 15

How competent is BB security options?

Views: 1,444

Posted By prolepsis

Looks like it. :oops: So for BIS users, if you...

Looks like it. :oops: So for BIS users, if you lose your BBerry, you need to:

1) Call your provider to get them to block the SIM
2) Get then to disassociate your PIN with your BIS/blackberry...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

06-08-2006, 11:12 AM

Replies: 15

How competent is BB security options?

Views: 1,444

Posted By prolepsis

I haven't tried a wipe + reinstall of the OS so I...

I haven't tried a wipe + reinstall of the OS so I don't know. I'm hoping someone else will try to and report back.

Late last night, I also tried the "Wipe Handheld" option from the Password field....

Forum: New Members Forum

06-08-2006, 01:32 AM

Replies: 19

First thing I did...

Views: 1,774

Posted By prolepsis

Neat thread! First thing I did with my 8700c was...

Neat thread! First thing I did with my 8700c was to turn it on and then double check that it was unlocked. :smile:

This is my first personal BBerry (went through two models at the previous job)...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

06-08-2006, 12:55 AM

Replies: 15

How competent is BB security options?

Views: 1,444

Posted By prolepsis

Is this for all wipes? I just tried on my 8700...

Is this for all wipes? I just tried on my 8700 BBerry (I am not on a BES).

1) Enabled and set a password.
2) Purposely entered the wrong password 10x.
3) BlackBerry gets wiped.

Upon reboot,...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

06-07-2006, 06:46 PM

Replies: 17

I've been scammed (I think)

Views: 2,220

Posted By prolepsis

I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. You most...

I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. You most likely have a BBerry that fell from a truck, so you are probably out of luck.

If you go this route again next time, it may help to ask the seller...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

06-06-2006, 03:45 PM

Replies: 103

Who here carries a secondary phone, and why?

Views: 8,386

Posted By prolepsis

My reasons are easy. - Voice dialing - not yet...

My reasons are easy.
- Voice dialing - not yet on BBerry. I use Voice dialing + a Sony Ericsson BT headset when I'm driving or walking around--don't have to look down and either hit speedial or look...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

05-23-2006, 06:06 PM

Replies: 70

Lets compare Plans

Views: 4,826

Posted By prolepsis

I pay pretty much the same, but for Data only,...

I pay pretty much the same, but for Data only, also from Rogers.

$60 for 25 megs (haha :-().
$6.95 access fee
$0.50 911 fee
+ tax

I actually have a pretty decent voice plan from Fido, so I...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

05-01-2006, 12:42 PM

Replies: 62

BB signatures, what's yours?

Views: 27,234

Posted By prolepsis

"Sent by my Blackberry Wireless Handheld. Sorry...

"Sent by my Blackberry Wireless Handheld. Sorry for the speling."

Forum: Hardware & Accessories

05-01-2006, 01:47 AM

Replies: 23

Look Inside my 8700!

Views: 13,204

Posted By prolepsis

Thanks tgray, this is most helpful. (y)

Thanks tgray, this is most helpful. (y)

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

04-30-2006, 03:26 PM

Replies: 234

How many of you carry a BB and a phone?

Views: 21,898

Posted By prolepsis

Carried two for a while, then went back to one...

Carried two for a while, then went back to one (no BB :().

Now I'm back to two. RIM 8700 and Nokia 8801.

I use the voice dialing feature on the Nokia a lot, which BBerries don't have yet....

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

04-29-2006, 02:17 PM

Replies: 3

unable to get alarm to work

Views: 958

Posted By prolepsis

On my 8700r, I noticed that the alarm didn't work...

On my 8700r, I noticed that the alarm didn't work either.

But, I got it working. Give this a try? (Maybe it's a bug.)

Set an alarm time (next few minutes)
Turn off blackberry (while alarm is...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

04-12-2006, 12:05 PM

Replies: 234

How many of you carry a BB and a phone?

Views: 21,898

Posted By prolepsis

Same here. The only thing missing from the...

Same here. The only thing missing from the BBerry at the moment is voice dialing. I use that feature all the time, and I see it as being pretty essential for a phone.

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

04-11-2006, 01:49 PM

Replies: 234

How many of you carry a BB and a phone?

Views: 21,898

Posted By prolepsis

I used to carry two. At my previous job, they...

I used to carry two. At my previous job, they supplied a BBerry so I had that and a personal cell phone, each on one side of my hip. Was a good way to keep my personal calls separate from work ones. ...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

04-22-2005, 07:05 PM

Replies: 22

7100g users: how's your screen holding up?

Views: 3,942

Posted By prolepsis

Try here....

Try here. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15035&item=5768456701&rd=1)

I just recently bought the same case--loving it. Miles better than the stock case. Good thing I...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

04-19-2005, 09:25 PM

Replies: 6

Modem bandwidth

Views: 1,224

Posted By prolepsis

Mine shows as being 115kps?? :-o Just what it...

Mine shows as being 115kps?? :-o Just what it says when connected. Never tested the speed though.

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

04-15-2005, 03:29 AM

Replies: 24

7100..I love the phone but the typing is the worst....

Views: 2,465

Posted By prolepsis

That's a good idea. I do the same thing, as i...

That's a good idea. I do the same thing, as i remember reading about this trick from another forum post a while ago. I use zz and zc as then I only have to type two keys. That and the fact that...

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