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Posted by: BKKloppenborg

I am wondering, i got a new phone and data costs me 40 dollars a Month for my BB don't get me wrong great phone, but should i keep this phone? $40 is Alot when i can get another data plan with another phone for 19.99 or even i would be happy to pay $30 a month i don't think i use my BB enough for it to be worth $40, plus the software for my BB is ALOT.. Plus no modem, on it so i can't use it at school which is a big issue since my school has no wireless for my Mac, and all computers are always full. Lets see 30 computers for 1,000 AT LEAST college students with alot of Homework... Opintions?


Posted by: CrunchDude

Have you ever taken a look at the Treo 650? I did a lot of research before deciding to go with the Treo 650 vs. a Blackberry about 8 months ago. I am so glad I went with this baby. $20/mo. MediaNet, it works great, an abundance of applications to install, very stable (if you don't randomly install 3rd party apps.), great email software...the list goes on and on...I've had it for 8 months now, but it still blows me away from time to time when I find out new things that it can do. This is the best phone I've ever had and I love it.


Posted by: BKKloppenborg

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Originally Posted by CrunchDude
Have you ever taken a look at the Treo 650? I did a lot of research before deciding to go with the Treo 650 vs. a Blackberry about 8 months ago. I am so glad I went with this baby. $20/mo. MediaNet, it works great, an abundance of applications to install, very stable (if you don't randomly install 3rd party apps.), great email software...the list goes on and on...I've had it for 8 months now, but it still blows me away from time to time when I find out new things that it can do. This is the best phone I've ever had and I love it.


Thought about that phone. I first had it when it first came out. I returned it becuase of random software resets and I had no 3rd party applications everytime I got a incoming call it would reset. Has it gotton better? I loved it except the bad reboots made me miss calls, plus I paid full retail for it. Have you had any major issues with it?


Posted by: CrunchDude

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Originally Posted by BKKloppenborg
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Thought about that phone. I first had it when it first came out. I returned it becuase of random software resets and I had no 3rd party applications everytime I got a incoming call it would reset. Has it gotton better? I loved it except the bad reboots made me miss calls, plus I paid full retail for it. Have you had any major issues with it?


You're right. There was a firmware issue with v1.15-CNG. It was AWFUL. So I downgraded back to 1.04 until 1.17 came out and since then, everything's been smooooth sailing!


Posted by: BKKloppenborg

Sweet so mabye i will give it another chance... I LOVE blackberry except no Expandible memory which drives me crazy. Can you use the Treo 650 as a Modem for your Laptop? Can you do that with a PDA unlimited service or ONLY Data Connect..


Posted by: CrunchDude

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Originally Posted by BKKloppenborg
Sweet so mabye i will give it another chance... I LOVE blackberry except no Expandible memory which drives me crazy. Can you use the Treo 650 as a Modem for your Laptop? Can you do that with a PDA unlimited service or ONLY Data Connect..


You can tether (use as a modem) with either one, expect you're not "supposed to" with MediaNet. How many MB's/GB's do you think you need per month? You can definitely do it via Bluetooth or USB cable. PDAConnect is the software which turns a Treo into a modem!


Posted by: BKKloppenborg

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Sweet thanks for the help I am going to cingular tommarow to test out the treo 650 and the Cingular 8125 to see which one is better. Thanks for your help!


Posted by: Tastypeppers

I'm on T-Mobile but have done the MDA (their equivalent of the 8125) and the Treo 650. And the Blackberry, too, for what it's worth. Came back to the Treo.

Every device has its good points. And the (ahem) not so good. If you don't have a BES I wouldn't bother with the BB if you're looking to get your corporate mail on the BB. The Desktop Redirector software is really pukey.

I'd say test drive the 8125. I really liked the MDA (especially wifi) but the keyboard was the main reason I returned it to T-Mo. The keyboard on the 8125 might be better.

I use the PIM functionality of the Treo heavily, and find it much easier to navigate than WM5 or (definitely) Blackberry. BB's capability as a PIM sucks the f*rts out of dead seagulls, if you'll pardon the expression.

There's a bunch of what-if traffic from people about different devices. You can only learn so much from the boards. (E.g., must have wifi? Then the Treo is out). But ultimately you have to hold it in your hands and run it for a while. Not a day or two. But a couple of weeks minimum. That's what it took for me to decide against the Blackberry. The WM5 device was a bit tougher. I'd definitely look at another WM5 device. But now I'm back with my Treo and happy about it.

I hope your test gives you the answer. I get the feeling that either phone will serve you well.


Posted by: CrunchDude

I agree with that a lot except the keyboard on the 8125 being better? You have to slide it out and then turn the device around to type on it, right? That's no good for one-hand operation unless I'm missing something here.

As for the BES server issue, I think that RIM is going to let Treo users access their BES email system. And if you don't need it, then the necessity to get a Blackberry doesn't apply anyway.

One more thing, NO Blackberry has a camera. So if you want your PDA to take pictures, you can't get a BB because of that alone. The Treo is just one fun device that performs amazing tasks.


Posted by: BKKloppenborg

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Damn no store near me has a treo 650 or a 8125. O well I am thinking hard about which device. Since the 8125 is windows based I probaly will have a major problem connecting to my mac powerbook, compared to treo 650 which did fine when I used it with powerbook. With discout with company can get either for 315 before 50 dollar mail in rebate not bad. Going to resurch more tonight then choosing tommarow. Thanks for the help guys!


Posted by: talkatron

There is a Mac / Windows Mobile solution. You sign up for a third party Microsoft Exchange account on the web, use Entourage 2004 to sync both with iCal/Address Book and the Exchange Server. You have to add all of your calendar events to the newly created Entourage category in iCal, as well as leave Entourage open in the background. Then use register your Windows Mobile device with the commercial Exchange server, and your contacts and appointments are constantly in sync.

It's a cool idea, but somewhat cumbersome. There is also an alpha version of a piece of software called the Missing Sync that works with Windows Mobile 5.

Me, I have a Treo 650 and use Palm's included software to sync with Apple's iSync. A key feature is the hardware silencer switch at the top; I attend a lot of meetings where verifying that the phone cannot make a sound is important. I also really like the Chatter email client and its extensive support for IMAP email accounts, which I use. Also, Documents to Go is a better Microsoft-compatible office suite than the Pocket Office applications on WM5. Also, Documents to Go 8 supports native Acrobat files, which I get a lot of over email. It costs $29.95 to upgrade to version 8 from the included (on a CD) version 7.

My Treo has had lots of problems. Lately, it likes to crash and restart a lot, especially when charging, but not exclusively.


Posted by: kernel843

exchange might work for syncing but i believe he wants to tether his edge/gprs connection to his powerbook, not sure how this would work. I'm sure someone has tried/gotten it to work and its posted on this great site somewhere.

As far as the 8125 being a one handed device....well its not, u just have to get use to it and using hte stylus a lot. I am happy with mine though, i just wish it was thinner and the locking mechanism for the slide out keyboard was a little tougher. I have wondered whether or not to get a treo though, but for me wifi is a must. I think it all comes down to what features are most important for you. If you campus has wifi then i'd get an 8125, if not, maybe a treo is your best choice.


Posted by: dasupaman23

@BKKloppenborg: What do you need in a device? If you are looking for something that you can receive/send email, browse the web, have PDA functions AND tether to your MAC, then you might want to give the Nokia 6682 a shot. The PDA part of it might now be as solid as the other PDA/Phones but it will do everything else just as good. It has EDGE and the camera is pretty good too. I understand that you might need a full qwerty and the Nokia is lacking that. I used mine for about a month straight when I got rid of my Blackberry 8700 and didn't miss the qwerty board that much (although I wasn't sending as many email from my phone during that month ). The texting on it is very easy to use.I did end up getting a Sidekick 2 but mainly because I got a killer deal on it when I got my T-mobile line.

Well that just my 2 cents...


Posted by: BKKloppenborg

Quote:
Originally Posted by dasupaman23
@BKKloppenborg: What do you need in a device? If you are looking for something that you can receive/send email, browse the web, have PDA functions AND tether to your MAC, then you might want to give the Nokia 6682 a shot. The PDA part of it might now be as solid as the other PDA/Phones but it will do everything else just as good. It has EDGE and the camera is pretty good too. I understand that you might need a full qwerty and the Nokia is lacking that. I used mine for about a month straight when I got rid of my Blackberry 8700 and didn't miss the qwerty board that much (although I wasn't sending as many email from my phone during that month ). The texting on it is very easy to use.I did end up getting a Sidekick 2 but mainly because I got a killer deal on it when I got my T-mobile line.

Well that just my 2 cents...


I want a PDA that

1. First off is a good decent phone (RF, Call quality)
2. EDGE, Good Email, and web ablilty
3. EZ enough to type on, and Stable enought OS.

LOL t on the way to AZ people on this forum wanted me to do a Road report on my service with Verizon, Cingular, and Sprint. I just had returned the Treo 650 because of software resets it took me a LONG LONG time to type these 2 posts
FOund it OMG

here

last one


Posted by: CrunchDude

Quote:
Originally Posted by kernel843
exchange might work for syncing but i believe he wants to tether his edge/gprs connection to his powerbook, not sure how this would work. I'm sure someone has tried/gotten it to work and its posted on this great site somewhere.

As far as the 8125 being a one handed device....well its not, u just have to get use to it and using hte stylus a lot. I am happy with mine though, i just wish it was thinner and the locking mechanism for the slide out keyboard was a little tougher. I have wondered whether or not to get a treo though, but for me wifi is a must. I think it all comes down to what features are most important for you. If you campus has wifi then i'd get an 8125, if not, maybe a treo is your best choice.


When you're in the car and you get a call, how do you quickly answer the phone? Or worse yet, you need to place a call. I like to just pick up my Treo and dial the # with one hand. I don't want to have to jump through all kinds of hoops to make this happen.

As for WiFi. I think there's a SanDisk SD card that enables WiFi. I have not done a lot of research on this as I don't really care about WiFi at this point, but it sure would be nice to have!


Posted by: BKKloppenborg

Quote:
Originally Posted by CrunchDude
When you're in the car and you get a call, how do you quickly answer the phone? Or worse yet, you need to place a call. I like to just pick up my Treo and dial the # with one hand. I don't want to have to jump through all kinds of hoops to make this happen.

As for WiFi. I think there's a SanDisk SD card that enables WiFi. I have not done a lot of research on this as I don't really care about WiFi at this point, but it sure would be nice to have!


I don't talk or pick up the phone when i am in the car.... I call back when i am parked so that dosn't matter to me


Posted by: CrunchDude

Quote:
Originally Posted by BKKloppenborg
I want a PDA that

1. First off is a good decent phone (RF, Call quality)
2. EDGE, Good Email, and web ablilty
3. EZ enough to type on, and Stable enought OS.

LOL t on the way to AZ people on this forum wanted me to do a Road report on my service with Verizon, Cingular, and Sprint. I just had returned the Treo 650 because of software resets it took me a LONG LONG time to type these 2 posts
FOund it OMG

here

last one



From my own experience, my Treo 650 has given me virtually no problems as far as it being unstable, especially since firmware v1.17-CNG came out. Usually, people get into trouble with random resets, etc., when they install 3rd party applications without really knowing much about what they're installing. I have a LOT of software on my SD card and everything works together very nicely. I also love the game SkyForce. Very addictive, and on the beautiful Treo screen, it's just a pleasure to play it.

As for RF, it's excellent. I get full bars virtually everywhere and I never drop calls. That is mostly because Cingular's network in my area is excellent, but the phone's RF definitely makes a difference. I can't speak for the reception of the 8125 as I have never had the chance to try it.

The Treo 650 is a class 10 EDGE device. I get excellent speeds with it and there a multitude of browsers to choose from. I still like Blazer (the ones that comes with the Treo) best for browsing.

There are also three main email apps: Versamail (comes with the Treo), Chatter and Snappermail. I personally like Snapper the best. The user interface is excellent and it just performs flawlessly. A lot of people swear by Chatter, which I also like, but not as much. To make the long story short, there are plenty of excellent email apps. for the Treo. It's just a matter of preference. They all work well.

As for easy typing. Again, I have to go back to the full QWERTY keyboard, which can be easily used with ONE HAND. I am really big on that. When you sit down and write a longer email, typing on the Treo is a pleasure and a breeze. I find the keyboard layout very good and they keys are well placed.

Finally, I do have a few PDA/cellphones I can compare it to. For example, the HP iPAQ hw6515. It's a great phone, but it's a bit too big for me and I find the Treo to be easier to use. I found that you just have to click through too many layers to get to where you want to go on the iPAQ. For example, if I need to write a quick note, I just click on "Notes" and type away. It's a very well organized UI. And yes, you guessed it, you can type quick notes in the car with one hand as well. I've used all of these functions a lot and the Treo fits me perfectly. On a more superficial note, it's also a very attractive phone in my opinion.

I hope this helps. Best of luck to you!


Posted by: Denny Crane

Quote:
Originally Posted by CrunchDude
From my own experience, my Treo 650 has given me virtually no problems as far as it being unstable, especially since firmware v1.17-CNG came out. Usually, people get into trouble with random resets, etc., when they install 3rd party applications without really knowing much about what they're installing. I have a LOT of software on my SD card and everything works together very nicely. I also love the game SkyForce. Very addictive, and on the beautiful Treo screen, it's just a pleasure to play it.

As for RF, it's excellent. I get full bars virtually everywhere and I never drop calls. That is mostly because Cingular's network in my area is excellent, but the phone's RF definitely makes a difference. I can't speak for the reception of the 8125 as I have never had the chance to try it.

The Treo 650 is a class 10 EDGE device. I get excellent speeds with it and there a multitude of browsers to choose from. I still like Blazer (the ones that comes with the Treo) best for browsing.

There are also three main email apps: Versamail (comes with the Treo), Chatter and Snappermail. I personally like Snapper the best. The user interface is excellent and it just performs flawlessly. A lot of people swear by Chatter, which I also like, but not as much. To make the long story short, there are plenty of excellent email apps. for the Treo. It's just a matter of preference. They all work well.

As for easy typing. Again, I have to go back to the full QWERTY keyboard, which can be easily used with ONE HAND. I am really big on that. When you sit down and write a longer email, typing on the Treo is a pleasure and a breeze. I find the keyboard layout very good and they keys are well placed.

Finally, I do have a few PDA/cellphones I can compare it to. For example, the HP iPAQ hw6515. It's a great phone, but it's a bit too big for me and I find the Treo to be easier to use. I found that you just have to click through too many layers to get to where you want to go on the iPAQ. For example, if I need to write a quick note, I just click on "Notes" and type away. It's a very well organized UI. And yes, you guessed it, you can type quick notes in the car with one hand as well. I've used all of these functions a lot and the Treo fits me perfectly. On a more superficial note, it's also a very attractive phone in my opinion.

I hope this helps. Best of luck to you!


I'm a chatter email fan myself, but I have heard nice things about Snapper.


Posted by: CrunchDude

Quote:
Originally Posted by Denny Crane
I'm a chatter email fan myself, but I have heard nice things about Snapper.


So what's the 5%? The Chatter vs. Snapper I assume?


Posted by: Seltzer

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Originally Posted by CrunchDude
Quote:
Originally Posted by BKKloppenborg
I want a PDA that

1. First off is a good decent phone (RF, Call quality)
2. EDGE, Good Email, and web ablilty
3. EZ enough to type on, and Stable enought OS.

LOL t on the way to AZ people on this forum wanted me to do a Road report on my service with Verizon, Cingular, and Sprint. I just had returned the Treo 650 because of software resets it took me a LONG LONG time to type these 2 posts
FOund it OMG

here

last one



From my own experience, my Treo 650 has given me virtually no problems as far as it being unstable, especially since firmware v1.17-CNG came out. Usually, people get into trouble with random resets, etc., when they install 3rd party applications without really knowing much about what they're installing. I have a LOT of software on my SD card and everything works together very nicely. I also love the game SkyForce. Very addictive, and on the beautiful Treo screen, it's just a pleasure to play it.

As for RF, it's excellent. I get full bars virtually everywhere and I never drop calls. That is mostly because Cingular's network in my area is excellent, but the phone's RF definitely makes a difference. I can't speak for the reception of the 8125 as I have never had the chance to try it.

The Treo 650 is a class 10 EDGE device. I get excellent speeds with it and there a multitude of browsers to choose from. I still like Blazer (the ones that comes with the Treo) best for browsing.

There are also three main email apps: Versamail (comes with the Treo), Chatter and Snappermail. I personally like Snapper the best. The user interface is excellent and it just performs flawlessly. A lot of people swear by Chatter, which I also like, but not as much. To make the long story short, there are plenty of excellent email apps. for the Treo. It's just a matter of preference. They all work well.

As for easy typing. Again, I have to go back to the full QWERTY keyboard, which can be easily used with ONE HAND. I am really big on that. When you sit down and write a longer email, typing on the Treo is a pleasure and a breeze. I find the keyboard layout very good and they keys are well placed.

Finally, I do have a few PDA/cellphones I can compare it to. For example, the HP iPAQ hw6515. It's a great phone, but it's a bit too big for me and I find the Treo to be easier to use. I found that you just have to click through too many layers to get to where you want to go on the iPAQ. For example, if I need to write a quick note, I just click on "Notes" and type away. It's a very well organized UI. And yes, you guessed it, you can type quick notes in the car with one hand as well. I've used all of these functions a lot and the Treo fits me perfectly. On a more superficial note, it's also a very attractive phone in my opinion.

I hope this helps. Best of luck to you!


I have used both the Treo and BB 8700, and IMO the BB is much better. There is nothing better than BB for e-mail, browsing is very good, and typing on it is a breeze once you get used to it. I would also consider the 8125 as well, its feature-rich.


Posted by: Denny Crane

Quote:
Originally Posted by CrunchDude
So what's the 5%? The Chatter vs. Snapper I assume?


I'm not very good with math though!


Posted by: kernel843

Quote:
Originally Posted by CrunchDude
When you're in the car and you get a call, how do you quickly answer the phone? Or worse yet, you need to place a call. I like to just pick up my Treo and dial the # with one hand. I don't want to have to jump through all kinds of hoops to make this happen.



Well i have a bluetooth headset, i use it to answer and i use voice dialing to call....i got ms voice command but i messed something up in the initial install and not i cant get it to work, but when that does i can tell it to dial numbers as well.


Posted by: CrunchDude

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Originally Posted by Seltzer
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I have used both the Treo and BB 8700, and IMO the BB is much better. There is nothing better than BB for e-mail, browsing is very good, and typing on it is a breeze once you get used to it. I would also consider the 8125 as well, its feature-rich.


How is BB better at email than the Treo??? Assuming the BES server is a non-issue???


Posted by: ceebz

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Originally Posted by CrunchDude
How is BB better at email than the Treo??? Assuming the BES server is a non-issue???



Why assume the BES is a non-issue? You can get hosted BES service for as little as $12 a month. And, BIS 2.0 is a better email solution than the bundled Treo app.


Posted by: CrunchDude

Quote:
Originally Posted by ceebz
Why assume the BES is a non-issue? You can get hosted BES service for as little as $12 a month. And, BIS 2.0 is a better email solution than the bundled Treo app.


I said BES is a non-issue because it apprently isn't for the OP.

Besides that, $12/month for email usage??? What? Why would anyone pay that? And there are a multitude of email clients for the Treo. I don't use the one that comes bundled with the Treo because it sucks. However, there are several excellent third-party email apps., which work flawlessly.


Posted by: dasupaman23

@OP: So have you made up your mind yet!?!


Posted by: BKKloppenborg

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Originally Posted by dasupaman23
@OP: So have you made up your mind yet!?!


returning BB because of Mic getting refund for getting 8125 (Depending on Buget)


Posted by: CrunchDude

Quote:
Originally Posted by BKKloppenborg
returning BB because of Mic getting refund for getting 8125 (Depending on Buget)


If you get the 8125, I'd love to hear your opinion. It looks awesome, although it's probably not for me.


Posted by: BKKloppenborg

Quote:
Originally Posted by CrunchDude
If you get the 8125, I'd love to hear your opinion. It looks awesome, although it's probably not for me.


i will let you know its still up in the air not sure yet, but probaly will get it doing a buget tonight if i can afford it will get it if not then just returning bb


Posted by: CrunchDude

Quote:
Originally Posted by BKKloppenborg
i will let you know its still up in the air not sure yet, but probaly will get it doing a buget tonight if i can afford it will get it if not then just returning bb


What are you looking to spend? And where are you looking?


Posted by: BKKloppenborg

I broke down and got the 8125 should be here soon Probaly by Tuesday i will post full Review and tell you guys about it Probaly by Wensday..


Posted by: CrunchDude

Quote:
Originally Posted by BKKloppenborg
I broke down and got the 8125 should be here soon Probaly by Tuesday i will post full Review and tell you guys about it Probaly by Wensday..


Cool...how much did you end up getting it for? Did you get it with a contract, new, used, what? And definitely post your review. I'd like to see what you think of the 8125. Congrats to you!!!


Posted by: BKKloppenborg

Quote:
Originally Posted by CrunchDude
Cool...how much did you end up getting it for? Did you get it with a contract, new, used, what? And definitely post your review. I'd like to see what you think of the 8125. Congrats to you!!!



I will as soon as i can... Damn i hope its worth the 380 dollers and somthing cents. With a 50 dollar rebate.


Posted by: tenorsaw

Definitely go for the Treo with a data plan and Chatter Email. It's way more versatile than the BB, in my opinion.


Posted by: cellheader

Quote:
Originally Posted by CrunchDude
I agree with that a lot except the keyboard on the 8125 being better? You have to slide it out and then turn the device around to type on it, right? That's no good for one-hand operation unless I'm missing something here.

As for the BES server issue, I think that RIM is going to let Treo users access their BES email system. And if you don't need it, then the necessity to get a Blackberry doesn't apply anyway.

One more thing, NO Blackberry has a camera. So if you want your PDA to take pictures, you can't get a BB because of that alone. The Treo is just one fun device that performs amazing tasks.


Yes, the Treo is a decent device. Lots of third party applications. Camera is mediocre but handy. However, I continue to experience periodic screen freeze and resets.

Also, the BB offers a superior (IMO) typing experience. I have used the Treo for a year and still find the keyboard cumbersome to use whereas the BB was easier for me to use.


Posted by: CrunchDude

Quote:
Originally Posted by cellheader
Yes, the Treo is a decent device. Lots of third party applications. Camera is mediocre but handy. However, I continue to experience periodic screen freeze and resets.

Also, the BB offers a superior (IMO) typing experience. I have used the Treo for a year and still find the keyboard cumbersome to use whereas the BB was easier for me to use.


I see you're on Sprint. Just wait and get the Treo 700 when it comes out. I've played around with a Verizon Treo 700 and I found the square keys better to type on. As for the 650, I can't complain about the keyboard. Great for one-hand operation, which is key for me. I don't know why us GSM'ers are behind CDMA when it comes to the 3G devices.


Posted by: BKKloppenborg

OMG dying my 8125 was shipped overnight was Guarrented by 8:00am now its 1:20. I am like a kid in the candy store, wating. Damnit has soon as i get it i will tell you about it.


Posted by: CrunchDude

Quote:
Originally Posted by BKKloppenborg
OMG dying my 8125 was shipped overnight was Guarrented by 8:00am now its 1:20. I am like a kid in the candy store, wating. Damnit has soon as i get it i will tell you about it.


I know the feeling. hehe...You do know that we all expect a full review, at least 8 pages long, about every last detail of your new toy, right?


Posted by: BKKloppenborg

Quote:
Originally Posted by CrunchDude
I know the feeling. hehe...You do know that we all expect a full review, at least 8 pages long, about every last detail of your new toy, right?


LMAO 8 Pages long... HA HA HA

Only did a 10 page resurch paper in College once IT WAS A LONGGGGGG NIGHT.... Never again.


Posted by: BKKloppenborg

Review of 8125

Pros: Great RF (Better then most phones), Call qualty (Better then last Blackberry 8700), Great bright screen, Touch screen, bluetooth, WiFI (Worked for me out of box), Ringer is louder then last BB 8700, Expandible memory, Can sync to computer, slide out keyboard is secure, Processor is fast enough i notice just slight lag sometimes (I am not picky), Nice OS, Ok camera, nice browsing the internet.

Cons: Email a nightmare to setup (Still trying to figure out), Blacklight on keyboard is NOT long enough only on for 2 seconds. Camera sucks in low light Low light=Forget about it. Good in day only. Setup with bluetooth does NOT work with MAC. (So Mac fans forget about using bluetooth over this phone with Mac)


Still need to try: MP3 player..

Overal phone is a 4.25 out of 5 i LOVE this thing to death.


Posted by: dstrauss

Quote:
Originally Posted by kernel843
exchange might work for syncing but i believe he wants to tether his edge/gprs connection to his powerbook, not sure how this would work. I'm sure someone has tried/gotten it to work and its posted on this great site somewhere.

As far as the 8125 being a one handed device....well its not, u just have to get use to it and using hte stylus a lot. I am happy with mine though, i just wish it was thinner and the locking mechanism for the slide out keyboard was a little tougher. I have wondered whether or not to get a treo though, but for me wifi is a must. I think it all comes down to what features are most important for you. If you campus has wifi then i'd get an 8125, if not, maybe a treo is your best choice.


Give Smartskeys a drive, and you can nearly ditch the stylus.


Posted by: CrunchDude

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Originally Posted by BKKloppenborg
Review of 8125

Pros: Great RF (Better then most phones), Call qualty (Better then last Blackberry 8700), Great bright screen, Touch screen, bluetooth, WiFI (Worked for me out of box), Ringer is louder then last BB 8700, Expandible memory, Can sync to computer, slide out keyboard is secure, Processor is fast enough i notice just slight lag sometimes (I am not picky), Nice OS, Ok camera, nice browsing the internet.

Cons: Email a nightmare to setup (Still trying to figure out), Blacklight on keyboard is NOT long enough only on for 2 seconds. Camera sucks in low light Low light=Forget about it. Good in day only. Setup with bluetooth does NOT work with MAC. (So Mac fans forget about using bluetooth over this phone with Mac)


Still need to try: MP3 player..

Overal phone is a 4.25 out of 5 i LOVE this thing to death.


Awesome. Congrats on your new phone. You should be able to edit the preferences to resolve the 2-second backlight issue.

Quick question: How is one-hand operation with the 8125? And when you go on the Internet, you have to turn the phone sideways to view the screen and type, right?


Posted by: BKKloppenborg

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Originally Posted by CrunchDude
Awesome. Congrats on your new phone. You should be able to edit the preferences to resolve the 2-second backlight issue.

Quick question: How is one-hand operation with the 8125? And when you go on the Internet, you have to turn the phone sideways to view the screen and type, right?


One hand operation Sucks, but personally i don't care since i don't use cell when driving. Yes that is correct you have to slide keyboard out to type a web adress.




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