[eric0668]

Did not think I could. But when I zoomed, total blurr.

So I guess the lesson learned is YES, the BB 8700 can open them. But NO they cannot read them efficiently. You prolly need a third party app. Right?
Any freeware?

[arche3]

If I open a pdf and I zoom in... I can use menu option "enhance" and it refocuses the pdf. So that it is sharp. most zoom levels can be enhanced I found. (I am on a BES.)

Originally Posted by eric0668

Did not think I could. But when I zoomed, total blurr.

So I guess the lesson learned is YES, the BB 8700 can open them. But NO they cannot read them efficiently. You prolly need a third party app. Right?
Any freeware?

[HRom]

We use Repligo which is great for all types of attachments. It really helps make exce spreadsheets easier to view

[eric0668]

Originally Posted by HRom

We use Repligo which is great for all types of attachments. It really helps make exce spreadsheets easier to view

So let me see... I never wanted to ask because I didn't want to be accused of not SEARCHING... LOL But I thought as we are discussing that we could open files, then I was told no, you'd need a third party app. Now I see I can open the PDF. WOW< the enhance thing works great.

Now you say I can open an excel too?? And can I open a Word doc too?
So what all can I open and read and what will it be better with a third party app, and what can I not open at all, but can with a third party app, IF YOU DON"T MIND. And by all means, tell me where you got the info. so I don' tbother u again.

[arche3]

I can open excel, word, pdf, jpg, gif... i think that is it. All with 8700c without 3rd party apps. (on BES)

Originally Posted by eric0668

So let me see... I never wanted to ask because I didn't want to be accused of not SEARCHING... LOL But I thought as we are discussing that we could open files, then I was told no, you'd need a third party app. Now I see I can open the PDF. WOW< the enhance thing works great.

Now you say I can open an excel too?? And can I open a Word doc too?
So what all can I open and read and what will it be better with a third party app, and what can I not open at all, but can with a third party app, IF YOU DON"T MIND. And by all means, tell me where you got the info. so I don' tbother u again.

[BERDucky]

if your on a BIS the following RIM article lists all the support types of attachments:

http://www.blackberry.com/knowledgec...2744&vernum=17

[snowskier79]

Thanks for the reference Ducky!

Originally Posted by BERDucky

if your on a BIS the following RIM article lists all the support types of attachments:

http://www.blackberry.com/knowledgec...2744&vernum=17

[HRom]

Originally Posted by eric0668

So let me see... I never wanted to ask because I didn't want to be accused of not SEARCHING... LOL But I thought as we are discussing that we could open files, then I was told no, you'd need a third party app. Now I see I can open the PDF. WOW< the enhance thing works great.

Now you say I can open an excel too?? And can I open a Word doc too?
So what all can I open and read and what will it be better with a third party app, and what can I not open at all, but can with a third party app, IF YOU DON"T MIND. And by all means, tell me where you got the info. so I don' tbother u again.

Repligo let's you see the various documents in a page view form rather than looking at cells in a spreadsheet for example. I think there was a very comprehensive review in the reviews thread outlining its capabilities

[eric0668]

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[BERDucky]

Glad to help

[proussak]

I am trying to open a pdf attachment and I get red xes by both Table of Contents and Full Contents and a message saying "The document conversion failed." (I am on BIS and this email went straight to my tmo account.) What am I doing wrong? Thanks.