[Stephaniesh928]

i just got my Pearl yesterday. i have an alright iPhone theme...Is there anything that is essential for my new toy?

[aiharkness]

Wirelessly posted (8700g: BlackBerry8700/4.1.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100)

Yes. It is essential that you read BBFaq cover to cover and the last 30 days of forum posts....

Seriously, welcome to the forum!

What is it you generally want to use your BB for? I usually say Beyond411 is essential, but you may be going in an entirely different direction.

[rwcohen]

Originally Posted by Stephaniesh928

i just got my Pearl yesterday. i have an alright iPhone theme...Is there anything that is essential for my new toy?

I agree with Berry411 but you must have empower for your email

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[zimbu1234]

GMail - gmail ap on your bb
GoogleMaps - view maps and look up locations
GoogleTalk - IM app for your BB
OperaMini - better browser than the one that comes with the blackberry
QuickTipper - if you go out for dinner with friends often
JiveTalk - all IMs in one but costs $30
SoftReset - lets you reboot your BB without popping the battery
ColorPearl - can change the color of your pearl
BBTetris - tetris, not easy to come by
Any of the free games that come on the BB mobile site, type mobile.blackberry.com in your BB browser

Oh and get a 1GB or 2GB MicroSD memory card to store pics and ringtones/mp3s/videos. (Kingston 1GB Micro SD Card with SD Card Adapter, Model SDC/1GB, FREE STANDARD SHIPPING)

[LunkHead]

This has been asked over and over.....

Yes read the BBFAQ (shameless plug) Main Page - BlackBerryFAQ

Essentials???

BBWeather, Beyond411, PDSports (if a sports nut)

Enjoy and welcome!!!

Kris

[hyedipin]

Any more essentials or Favorite software for BB?
Thanks.

[onth]

Yes Main Page - BlackBerryFAQ

[hyedipin]

Thanks, but do you mean
3rd Party Application List - BlackBerryFAQ
this list?

We -new bb owners- would like to know what could a long time BB user couldn't do without..

Thanks.

[onth]

http://www.blackberryforums.com/afte...-you-have.html

http://www.blackberryforums.com/afte...have-apps.html

http://www.blackberryforums.com/afte...tml#post424075

[hyedipin]

Thank you onth.

What is the best place to buy/evaluate software? I checked handango but the choices are very limited there.

Thanks.

[onth]

here in the 3rd party software forums.

you get to see who offers trial and get to read all the comments about the software. some are even free.

what kinda application you are looking for? you will get lots of suggestions from this forum.

[hyedipin]

Nothing in particular, but generally these kind of software get used once you see it and you realize it could be useful. Thanks. Oh, and nobody would turn down some nice games!

[naveen.chintu]

will the piece not go slow if we install all the applications?