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dcdo

Nov 13, 2006, 5:00 PM

over in the "Review: BlackBerry Pearl" discussion:

Web browser capability

New to PDA phones and bbs. Have cingular service and want ability to web browse. Looking at the BB pearl (hope it comes out soon) vs E62 and Samsung Blackjack. Do any of the 3 stand out as being far better than the rest. Infering from what I have read, seems like Blackjack is best then E62 with Pearl last but I really don't have any experience.
Thanks!

Attack41

Nov 2, 2006, 9:24 PM

Any love for Verizon??

Sorry... I know others have asked about this but I'm wondering if anyone knows for sure if the Pearl or Crimson will hit the Verizon repertoire? I’ve got to switch to Blackberry but will feel a deep void without the use of a camera… and I don’t want to do an early termination! In-store tech guy says that the Pearl is coming next year but I don’t know how reliable in-store tech guy is. Anybody have an (informed) inside scoop? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

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everythingsablur

Nov 5, 2006, 5:33 PM

over in the "Review: BlackBerry Pearl" discussion:

Some incorrect information...

Just clearing up some of the issues noted in the review.

The MP3 player can in fact shuffle tracks, unlike Eric's claim that it can't. To shuffle tracks, either Play All or Play Folder, then hit the Menu button and Shuffle is one of the given options, as is Repeat. You can see the icons at the bottom of the media player UI, though I'll admit it would be nice to just click them instead of going through the menu.
Yes, Themes do change the current system font, but did anyone consider that, gee I don't know... fonts are part of the theme? Sure I'd love it to save my font preference, but I understnad that a theme designer has a font in mind during design. How else is it suposed to look the way they intend it too?
The MUCH

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hippyafied

Oct 26, 2006, 9:22 PM

data connection refused

I just bought a blackberry pearl and i love it. how ever i can not send or receive mms messages. I have the message bundle from tmobile. on the top right corner it shows edge in lower case letters. Does anybody know whats up?

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Enrique3G

Sep 19, 2006, 1:30 PM

Cingular?

Does anyone know if this device will be coming to Cingular any time soon? I want a BB, but none of them have a camera or MP3 Player. Definitely want this phone!!! Please come to Cingular!!

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TradeMark_310

Oct 22, 2006, 6:08 PM

MAJOR PROBLEM WITH T ZONES BROWSING!!!

OK so I added the T Zones and tried to convert the browser so that I don't have to pay $20, but I don't think it'll work, here's why:

When I had BB data, under options/browser config. I found you can change the browser by clicking on "Internet browser". It SAYS T Zones, so I figured it would work.

The problem showed up when I removed my BB data, the network refused connection AND DOESN'T EVEN BRING UP A BROWSER ICON. I talked with a T-Mob tech guy that I respect (I know him from outside of work) and he said there shouldn't even be a way to access the browser if the phone doesn't detect the BB server. In other words, without the data there isn't even a Web icon, so there is nothing there to configure.
SO FOR THIS TO WORK, SOMEONE HAS...
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-T---Micah-

Oct 26, 2006, 8:41 PM

over in the "Review: BlackBerry Pearl" discussion:

Trackball Tip

In the article it mentioned that the trackball was difficult to use and sometimes unreliable. There is a sensitivity setting under options>Keyboard settings which out of the box is set to 70, which is too high. Adjusting it to a range of 30 to 50 makes the ball much easier to use. Ever since doing so I have never had a problem. 🙂

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otsego

Nov 4, 2006, 7:23 PM

over in the "Review: BlackBerry Pearl" discussion:

Ryan Block

Ah so we have some good comradery with my boys at Engadget!
(i saw his name in one of your emails 😎 )
Good video. I had high hopes for this phone, but i think its a pretty big let down... starting with the keypad.

bishop78

Nov 4, 2006, 1:54 AM

Email Signature

How do you change the e-mail signature from a sync email acct?
I tried the way it says in the Help menu but the option to change email signature never shows up.

jalanjalaning

Nov 3, 2006, 5:47 PM

message ringer

The only thing I haven't been able to figure out about the pearl is how to change the message ringer- any suggestions on how to make the sms or mms text ring different?

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dino.x

Oct 18, 2006, 10:21 PM

Black Berry Pearl as modem

Anyone knows if I can use it as a GPRS/EDGE Modem via Bluetooth so I can connect my laptop when I'm on the road?

Thank you.

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skyjet15

Oct 30, 2006, 5:15 AM

how do i get my itunes songs on the pearl

so i transfered many of my songs onto the pearl. the ones i burned onto my computer from the cd work fine, the ones from itunes don't play. any suggestions?

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jalanjalaning

Oct 29, 2006, 4:00 PM

instant mess questions

thanks to anyone who can help-

i love my new pearl i've had no problems with learning how to use it or anything except with aol im. Only about have of my 'buddies' showed up on my buddy list and it says "unable to complete request please try again later" when i try to add people... i had someone who was not on the list message me and we were able to have a conversation but it still would not let me add the buddy. any suggestions?

Etix

Oct 28, 2006, 1:30 PM

over in the "Review: BlackBerry Pearl" discussion:

Other Blackberries

It seems like some of the complaints about this phone are the same as with a normal blackberry, as far as the menu are concerned. I used a Blackberry for about 6 months and got used to it, but never really liked the interface, and its seems like this pearl from the artcile runs the same way a regular blackberry does...

Ruppenthal

Oct 26, 2006, 5:10 PM

over in the "Review: BlackBerry Pearl" discussion:

Wrong info about keyboard lock...

First post here, and I'm loving my Pearl. The review is wrong, however, about keyboard lock. There is a hardware solution and I use it all the time: just press and hold the "*" key for two seconds and the keyboard is locked. To unlock, press "*" and the answer button. Good review overall, though.

I love my Pearl and I've been through them all: Treo, Q, Nokia E61, etc. It's the best of the bunch.

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bpocreative

Oct 16, 2006, 9:39 PM

Deleting multiple (all) SMS messages?

Can anyone tell me how to delete all SMS messages in the Inbox folder? Can you also tell me other forums where I can post questions?

Thanks.

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jalanjalaning

Oct 21, 2006, 4:51 PM

where to buy?

I will be purchasing this phone (with new activation) by the end of the week and I am wondering if anyone here has a suggestion for the best place to buy it. The best deal I have found was from the shop tab to letstalk.com - they have it for $150 with a $50 t-mo rebate. Does anyone know of anywhere that has a better price?

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jayrichster