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Any Blackberry Issues?
- Time for a new phone
started by tomjac
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March 25th 2009 at 8:19 PM
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tomjac
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Location: Coldwater, MI, USA
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I have been out of contract for quite a while and I still use an old Samsung 650 (about 5 years old). I am thinking of picking up a a Blackberry Curve. Does anyone know of any issues with these? I'm a little concerned about potential for screen damage.
I use Verizon and I'm more than happy with them.
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March 25th 2009 at 8:26 PM
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ripperd
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It is fairly easy to crack the plastic over the screen. This plastic is replaceable though.
Otherwise, they are pretty solid. I've had a curve for over a year.
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March 25th 2009 at 10:20 PM
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Polaris-Man
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A couple of weeks ago I bought an HTC Touch Diamond phone, very similar to a Blackberry Storm.
Long story short, I re-activated my Samsung A920 yesterday and cancelled my new contract (30 day money-back, woo hoo!).
I won't say I won't EVER have another "smartphone" but it will be a long-ass time before it happens again. Their battery life sucks (Blackberries around here have the same problems as the HTC did), at most I saw 10 hours out of it. My ancient Samsung (3 years I think I've had it so far) still lasts 2 or 3 days with normal use, being a couple of calls and 20ish text messages a day.
I live in a very very lousy service area though, so my phone spends a lot of time searching for service. If I had better reception I think the smartphones along with the normal old phones would be more impressive.
Also when I got the HTC I was looking at a blackberry, I don't know how anyone can type on those things, the keyboards are so small...
Every single day of my life has been worse than the day before it. That means every day you see me, that's the worst day of my life.
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March 25th 2009 at 10:24 PM
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Polaris650rxl
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I would say the iphone is by far the best phone ive ever had not to metion it can take a beating! I had the storm for about 2 months before busting the case! I would deff recomend the iphone!
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March 25th 2009 at 10:53 PM
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Quinlan
Department of Corrections
Quinlan is a little disappointed that he received HMK Highmark 4 boots instead of the Highmark Pros as he had anticipated...
Updated Friday at 6:19 PM
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Quote originally posted by Polaris650rxl
I would deff recomend the iphone!
Doesn't help much if he has Verizon!
One of my buddies has had a Blackberry for a while now. He works in the oil field and surprisingly has not broken it yet. Then again, he doesn't use it much during work...he has a company phone for that. From what I've seen, as long as you aren't too wreckless with them, they seem to hold up.
2006 Arctic Cat SnoPro 440/700 EFI
1998 Arctic Cat ZR 600 EFI Custom
1996 Ski-Doo FormulaIII 600
A mountain lion roaming the prairie found a bull, killed it and ate the entire bull. With a heavy belly, unable to walk, the lion laid in the tall grass moaning and roaring. Soon a hunter, attracted by the roaring, shot and killed the lion.
Moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut!
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March 25th 2009 at 11:06 PM
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Polaris650rxl
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Quote originally posted by Quinlan
Quote originally posted by Polaris650rxl
I would deff recomend the iphone!
One of my buddies has had a Blackberry for a while now. He works in the oil field and surprisingly has not broken it yet. Then again, he doesn't use it much during work...he has a company phone for that. From what I've seen, as long as you aren't too wreckless with them, they seem to hold up.
 . Ive heard some good things about the blackberry curve i mean as long as you take care of it, it should be a good phone and should last!
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March 25th 2009 at 11:17 PM
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polarisracing11
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i had the curve for a while and there is nothing wrong with it just make sure if you use your browser or any other application to click your menu button and close out of it if not in use it makes your phone very slow just like a computer... thats all these phones are for is pretty much a portable mini computer... i am getting a new phone tomorrow because i am actually getting sick of the phone i like my voyager way better than anything
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March 26th 2009 at 7:35 PM
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tomjac
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Well as it turns out I am on an old plan and if I go to a smart phone my bill would be nearly 3 times what it is now. I'm not good with that so I'll either just upgrade to another standard phone or go with what I have. Thanks for all the input.
Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.
Coldwater, MI
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March 26th 2009 at 11:49 PM
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Polaris650rxl
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Oh i was going on the impression that you had a smart phone plan already. Personally after my plans up im goin back to a regular plan with a slide phone and just get the unlimited plan which is 65/month and includes unlimited texting, calling, and mobile web use which is just fine to me!
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March 27th 2009 at 9:12 AM
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erick
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I pay roughly $90 to $100 a month after tax for my BlackBerry plan through Verizon. That's about the cheapest you can go with one. I paid about $45 before with my regular cellphone so it's about double. Well worth it, in my opinion.
Breaking free from the thoughts in my mind
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March 27th 2009 at 9:41 AM
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tomjac
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I pay $54 (tax included) per month with Verizon. This is 1800 minutes shared on two phones (free verizon to verizon). If I were to upgrade, it would be roughly $150 per month for one smart phone and one regular phone. Plus both lines would be on another 2 year contract. I was hoping to upgrade and only have one phone under contract.
Not to mention if I were to upgrade, she will to and that could bring the bill to $200.
I have pitched my employer to upgrade my company phone to a smart phone. Hopefully that will work out.
Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.
Coldwater, MI
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March 27th 2009 at 9:48 AM
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me and the girlfriend both have blackberry's and shes had a few problems with her phone but both times they were replaced for free. the batteries get better with age believe it or not. i can go 3-4 days on mine without it needing a charge and thats with normal use of a few calls and alot of texting. i have sprint and the service is really good and cheap actually. unlimited everything such as data, texts nights and weekends.1500 anytime minutes bill comes to 121.77 a month for BOTH lines. 1 bill 2 phones. my old plan for 2 lines with at&t was almost 200 a month. i can even use my phone as a modem and connect to the internet with it with my plan. worth it in my opinion
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March 27th 2009 at 1:35 PM
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cnsbaseball17ss
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I had the curve for 2 years with att and loved it. it was super strong i brought it every where with me.I dropped it in water twice one of which being a lake in about 6 feet of water. I have the blackberry bold now and it is even better than the curve. I would recommend the curve to anyone.
also about the battery life I average probably 50-100 texts a day maybe more and it would last me two days as long as I put it on sleep mode when I wasnt using it.
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March 27th 2009 at 5:25 PM
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Quinlan
Department of Corrections
Quinlan is a little disappointed that he received HMK Highmark 4 boots instead of the Highmark Pros as he had anticipated...
Updated Friday at 6:19 PM
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Quote originally posted by tomjac
I pay $54 (tax included) per month with Verizon. If I were to upgrade, it would be roughly $150 per month...
Damn...mine would be about the same. I was planning on getting a SmartPhone in November when my plan is up. Unfortunately, I am too frugal to pay double for my cellphone plan. SmartPhone isn't looking so great for me in the future. 
My buddy with the BlackBerry I mentioned earlier had the same ordeal. He went from $60/month to $120/month or so with the BlackBerry.
2006 Arctic Cat SnoPro 440/700 EFI
1998 Arctic Cat ZR 600 EFI Custom
1996 Ski-Doo FormulaIII 600
A mountain lion roaming the prairie found a bull, killed it and ate the entire bull. With a heavy belly, unable to walk, the lion laid in the tall grass moaning and roaring. Soon a hunter, attracted by the roaring, shot and killed the lion.
Moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut!
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March 27th 2009 at 6:10 PM
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erick
Alternate Realities
erick has some nice anodizied IceAge rails on the way for his rat sled.
Updated Over an hour ago
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11497 Posts
Group: Administrators
Member Since: April 10th 2001
Location: Strathcona, MN, USA
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It depends largely on how many voice minutes you use. I have 450 anytime minutes (unlimited off-peak and weekends) and I pay $40 a month base price for that. On top of that I opted for a $10 text package which gives me 500 text messages. Lots of my text messages are within the Verizon network so they are all free. Other than that you are required the $30 minimum BlackBerry data package and I also have insurance on my phone for $6 more a month...so yea, between $90 and $100. Of course there are dozens of other services and such you can add on. I've been very happy with my BlackBerries, love my Storm.
Breaking free from the thoughts in my mind
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March 27th 2009 at 6:19 PM
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Quinlan
Department of Corrections
Quinlan is a little disappointed that he received HMK Highmark 4 boots instead of the Highmark Pros as he had anticipated...
Updated Friday at 6:19 PM
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9730 Posts
Group: Moderators
Member Since: December 8th 2003
Location: Fargo, ND, USA
Current Sled: 06 SP 440/700, 98 ZR 600
2008-2009 Miles: 365
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Sounds like you have the same base I do...$40/month plus $10 for texting. It's the $30 data package that kind of sucks. I haven't had insurance for the last couple years...but with an expensive phone like that, it'd be cheap security. We'll see what comes about in November I guess.
2006 Arctic Cat SnoPro 440/700 EFI
1998 Arctic Cat ZR 600 EFI Custom
1996 Ski-Doo FormulaIII 600
A mountain lion roaming the prairie found a bull, killed it and ate the entire bull. With a heavy belly, unable to walk, the lion laid in the tall grass moaning and roaring. Soon a hunter, attracted by the roaring, shot and killed the lion.
Moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut!
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March 28th 2009 at 4:45 AM
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thats what i like about sprint. there isnt a blackberry plan its just the simply everything plan. mine runs a bit cheaper because i signed up with them why they were having a promotion and got it at a cheaper rate locked in for 2 years.
# Unlimited Data (Email, Web Surfing, Sprint Music Premier, Sprint TV Premier, & GPS Navigation)
# Unlimited Messaging (Picture, Text, & Video) and Unlimited Mobile to Mobile Minutes
# Unlimited Night and Weekend Minutes Starting at 7PM
# Unlimited Direct Connect and Group Connect
# Nationwide Long Distance and No Roaming Charges
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