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pics are taken with the pearl so.... sorry if not perfect.
infoe
05-12-2008, 09:16 AM
congrats dude...im so pissed that sprint gauranteed it would be here today and it isnt here...i'm going to pick mine up at ups tommorow in the morning or possibly tonight if it gets a destination scan early enough.
I really thought i would be first for the SU bucks...want that premium
a few new icons on the home screen. i dont see any mms though. not today anyhow.
os is 4.3.0.127 platform 3.1.0.73
PhoneFreak
05-12-2008, 09:45 AM
So what accessories came in the box ?
Tdub
05-12-2008, 10:11 AM
OK finally got my first crackberry this morning. delivered and activated. Problem is i took pictures on my SD card with my old phone and can't find where the card goes. Anyone care to help me find it.
a few new icons on the home screen. i dont see any mms though. not today anyhow.
os is 4.3.0.127 platform 3.1.0.73
hmmm, they keep coming..
1. instant messaging
2. communities
3. pocket express
4. face book
5. aol im
6. google talk
7. yahoo im
The Beer
05-12-2008, 10:21 AM
hmmm, they keep coming..
1. instant messaging
2. communities
3. pocket express
4. face book
5. aol im
6. google talk
7. yahoo im
Stupid pouch thing or holster like the 8830?
sel1965
05-12-2008, 10:23 AM
OK finally got my first crackberry this morning. delivered and activated. Problem is i took pictures on my SD card with my old phone and can't find where the card goes. Anyone care to help me find it.
Pre-installed under the battery.
Tdub
05-12-2008, 10:25 AM
well nevermind I found where the card went, but now it won't pull anything off of the card. I gave a read error when i booted up. So I don't guess i will be puttin gany pictures out.
PhoneFreak
05-12-2008, 10:27 AM
ear buds and the stupid pouch thing
Thanks,
No 1GB card though ?
Hmmm....... not a big deal, but the Sprint Site needs to get the story straight. (Yeah, I know big surprise)
sel1965
05-12-2008, 10:35 AM
Thanks,
No 1GB card though ?
Hmmm....... not a big deal, but the Sprint Site needs to get the story straight. (Yeah, I know big surprise)
Yes there is a 1g card pre-installed under the battery.
CodyBB
05-12-2008, 10:43 AM
Yes there is a 1g card pre-installed under the battery.
sorry, yes the card was already inserted. i forgot that one.
alaskanbo
05-12-2008, 10:58 AM
hmmm, they keep coming..
1. instant messaging
2. communities
3. pocket express
4. face book
5. aol im
6. google talk
7. yahoo im
How well does the AIM and Yahoo clients work? Is it the OZ client like in the Moto Q9C? I hope it works better than that does.
PhoneFreak
05-12-2008, 10:58 AM
sorry, yes the card was already inserted. i forgot that one.
No worries. Thanks !
joba78
05-12-2008, 11:22 AM
Thanks for posting the pixx CodyBB!
How different is the color scheme from those on the sprint.com website?
Yeah, they sent me somebody elses order. :frustrate :td:
Oh man I'd be livid. Maybe you can get them to knock something off the price for your troubles.
iBLoSTBoY
05-12-2008, 11:48 AM
Thanks for the pics, i am not liking the color =\
Mine should be here tuesday - wed.
jhendrickson
05-12-2008, 11:50 AM
Yeah not exactly a happy camper over here.
I notified my business rep, and am on the phone with premier care, who I spent 15 minutes of explaining what happened to, and now they have transferred me to order support who I've been on hold with for another 10 minutes (still holding now). I expect my business rep to do something better on price for me now, since he could not when I ordered the Curve. I paid $524.99 for it.
LineNoise
05-12-2008, 12:02 PM
Yeah not exactly a happy camper over here.
I notified my business rep, and am on the phone with premier care, who I spent 15 minutes of explaining what happened to, and now they have transferred me to order support who I've been on hold with for another 10 minutes (still holding now). I expect my business rep to do something better on price for me now, since he could not when I ordered the Curve. I paid $524.99 for it.
Oh man that's not even funny, I feel your pain I've had that happen. I would throw a fit to anyone and everyone over there. Good luck. See if they'll let you take it back to a store, the stores should start getting their shipments today.
jhendrickson
05-12-2008, 12:04 PM
They are charging my account for this Treo until they receive it back, which kind of ticks me off. She said she'd process the order for my replacement phone after she got off the phone with me...yeah we'll see. I'm dumping this in my reps hands to deal with.
MysticStang
05-12-2008, 12:14 PM
They are charging my account for this Treo until they receive it back, which kind of ticks me off. She said she'd process the order for my replacement phone after she got off the phone with me...yeah we'll see. I'm dumping this in my reps hands to deal with.
Its not like they sent you a 8830, its a treo.... BIG difference. Well, that sucks. I hope it gets straightened out for ya quick!
CatFishDom
05-12-2008, 12:37 PM
I'm not seeing any pictures.
BDRichter
05-12-2008, 12:46 PM
So I am sorry, is it TITANIUM (like Gray) or is it Black..... some of those it looks kinda gray, others black?
I dont care what color it is really..... I wanted the red but will take ANY COLOR!
jec1521
05-12-2008, 12:53 PM
It's grey
chapdaddy
05-12-2008, 01:53 PM
Finally got it! Any SU$ for third place? My UPS guy had a turbocharged truck and lots of Starbucks this AM, was hard to catch up with him!
Aleko
05-12-2008, 01:55 PM
In my opinion, the color is not as attractive as it looked in the pictures, but I'd still pick it over the lighter silver color(s) that other carriers offer. It would have been totally hot if the color of the faceplate/back plate were the same as the the color of the rest of the body (almost black).
sel1965
05-12-2008, 01:57 PM
I think the color is perfect. Just right for business or pleasure whichever you choose to use it for or maybe both.
chapdaddy
05-12-2008, 01:58 PM
I agree,Black would have been a better color,but all things considered, (aliens abducting Dan Hesse, paint screwup at factory, BB9000 GSM launch,etc.) I'll take what I can get and grab a skin for it.
cathartic8881
05-12-2008, 02:05 PM
forgive my ignorance if this was addressed already by those who already got their phones but MMS? yes, no?
thanks for any info! congrats on your new toys! :)
CodyBB
05-12-2008, 02:09 PM
Finally got it! Any SU$ for third place? My UPS guy had a turbocharged truck and lots of Starbucks this AM, was hard to catch up with him!
3rd place? i didn't even get mine for 1st place. lol.
CodyBB
05-12-2008, 02:10 PM
forgive my ignorance if this was addressed already by those who already got their phones but MMS? yes, no?
thanks for any info! congrats on your new toys! :)
no, this is suppose to come later this summer. so you could say you will see it around christmas. lol.
cathartic8881
05-12-2008, 02:13 PM
no, this is suppose to come later this summer. so you could say you will see it around christmas. lol.
thanks for the info!
I guess I will wait to get my Curve until MMS is available.... also Im not so sure what adding the BB plan would do to my existing SERO plan....
-Drifter-
05-12-2008, 02:14 PM
In hand and currently customizing to my liking :) (no pic sorry :( )
chapdaddy
05-12-2008, 02:15 PM
3rd place? i didn't even get mine for 1st place. lol.
I thought Brett or Nino had agree to put up some SU$ for pics. on the original Curve PhotoThread (before it got hilariously off topic). I'm just trying to make it up out of the SU ghetto and get into a nice,respectable, middle class,Premium Account, with a 2 car garage and an avatar, maybe a funny signature with animation...Is that so wrong....
CodyBB
05-12-2008, 02:18 PM
I thought Brett or Nino had agree to put up some SU$ for pics. on the original Curve PhotoThread (before it got hilariously off topic). I'm just trying to make it up out of the SU ghetto and get into a nice,respectable, middle class,Premium Account, with a 2 car garage and an avatar, maybe a funny signature with animation...Is that so wrong....
i want all the SU$ i can get. someday i am going to buy this site and make my self MOD :tu:
CodyBB
05-12-2008, 02:20 PM
i stood in line all night at the ups store (no one else there, just me). when they opened at 8:30 am this morning i had them pull it off the truck..... all this for some freaking SU$.
mike068
05-12-2008, 04:15 PM
Here is mine :clap:
Curve
05-12-2008, 04:17 PM
Leave it to 'Curve' to save the day and post some good ole Curve pics. :lol:
...and yes! The pouch that is included for the phone f***ing sucks! The 8830 came with a very nice case and this is a piece of crap. The piece on the back of the pouch that looks like a place for a belt loop is nothing more than a raised piece of leather. You have to hold the pouch in your hand or put it in your pocket. RIM.... for this much money this is lousy craftsmanship!
i ordered the exact case that came with the 8830's which I really liked from Crackberry.com for like 19.95, for my new curve. It's the exact same case, just for the curve.... works great. Just an fyi.
Curve
05-12-2008, 05:16 PM
i ordered the exact case that came with the 8830's which I really liked from Crackberry.com for like 19.95, for my new curve. It's the exact same case, just for the curve.... works great. Just an fyi.
yeah but it should be included, rim is acting cheap!
gameboy213
05-12-2008, 06:26 PM
agreed!
YaBoiD
05-12-2008, 06:36 PM
i ordered the exact case that came with the 8830's which I really liked from Crackberry.com for like 19.95, for my new curve. It's the exact same case, just for the curve.... works great. Just an fyi.
Could you please provide a link to that case ? TIA
EddiePCS
05-12-2008, 07:36 PM
W00t.... It's the color I hoped for... Not that ugly silverish crap!
Thanks for posting pics!! I'm picking mine up tonight.
Chrscott22
05-12-2008, 08:29 PM
Can someone snap some pics with the curve and pearl next to each other.
daso136
05-13-2008, 12:08 AM
Here is 2 High Definition Videos of my new Curve! If the video is choppy please pause and let the video download before you view it or you may need a computer capable of viewing HD video.
Phone has not even been activated yet; work has to do that tomorrow :(
Let me know if you would like any specific HD video of the phone (need to activate it first)
BTW that is my baby you hear in the background.
http://vimeo.com/1008407
http://vimeo.com/1008470
If the video is not immediately available it takes about 1 hour to process (going to bed while it processes)
Curve
05-13-2008, 02:03 AM
Here is 2 High Definition Videos of my new Curve! If the video is choppy please pause and let the video download before you view it or you may need a computer capable of viewing HD video.
Phone has not even been activated yet; work has to do that tomorrow :(
Let me know if you would like any specific HD video of the phone (need to activate it first)
BTW that is my baby you hear in the background.
http://vimeo.com/1008407
http://vimeo.com/1008470
If the video is not immediately available it takes about 1 hour to process (going to bed while it processes)
Yeah I couldn't view it because it said the first one still had 50 minutes left to process and the second one had 70 minutes left. But I'm sure it will be some great footage to help for people who are trying to see the device and decide if they want it or not.
TvTech
05-13-2008, 03:41 AM
Oddly only Part 2 could be viewed, just now. Part 1 said it was 100% complete but would be ready in about 10 minutes? Hmm, anyway part 2 was cool even though it wasn't much.
Curve
05-13-2008, 08:28 AM
Could you please provide a link to that case ? TIA
same thing i was thinkin before i ordered it was going to try the case from the 8830 to see if it would fit the curve...did you do that? my curve should be arriving within a few hours. if you repost that the curve doesnt fit in the 8830 holster i can just order it from crackberry...
Hey....does this holster do the same as the leather pouch, where when you slide it inside it automatically turns off?
Aleko
05-13-2008, 10:08 AM
same thing i was thinkin before i ordered it was going to try the case from the 8830 to see if it would fit the curve...did you do that? my curve should be arriving within a few hours. if you repost that the curve doesnt fit in the 8830 holster i can just order it from crackberry...
(was trying to save 20 bucks) ;)
It fits, but it's a little loose. I'm carrying my Curve in my 8830 holster now until my Curve holster arrives.
curveychick
05-13-2008, 10:25 AM
I moved the icon for my blackberry address email messages and it disappeared. I called tech support and everything they suggested, didn't work. Can anyone help me figure out what to do?
curveychick
05-13-2008, 11:17 AM
I moved the icon for my blackberry address email messages and it disappeared. I called tech support and everything they suggested, didn't work. Can anyone help me figure out what to do?
Please disregard my previous post. Thanks to Aleko, problem solved! :)
Curve
05-13-2008, 11:45 AM
Hey....does this holster do the same as the leather pouch, where when you slide it inside it automatically turns off?
Yes the pouch does the same thing. They are both made by RIM and have the magnet placed in the strategic location so that the proximity sensor causes the BlackBerry device to go into holster mode.
jhendrickson
05-13-2008, 11:49 AM
They are charging my account for this Treo until they receive it back, which kind of ticks me off. She said she'd process the order for my replacement phone after she got off the phone with me...yeah we'll see. I'm dumping this in my reps hands to deal with.
My rep totally let this fall through the cracks. No order for a replacement was ever created, and so no Curve was delivered today. Yesterday, I asked him to ensure that this was done correctly so I can stop dealing with this POS Mogul.
New order placed today through Premier Care, Retentions gave me $200 off the phone. I'm starting to wonder why I have a business rep.
Hopefully tomorrow I'll have some photos to post!
Dreamixx
05-13-2008, 12:01 PM
More pics in next post.
...and yes! The pouch that is included for the phone f***ing sucks! The 8830 came with a very nice case and this is a piece of crap. The piece on the back of the pouch that looks like a place for a belt loop is nothing more than a raised piece of leather. You have to hold the pouch in your hand or put it in your pocket. RIM.... for this much money this is lousy craftsmanship!
The part with the raised leather is actually the front of the pouch. It is raised to protect the trackball. I just wanted to clarify this so people aren't messing up their trackballs :)
I agree, it is pretty cheap, but it comes in handy for me because I always carry my BB in my handbag. The pouch protects it well. I never use a holster or anything.
gregnauman
05-13-2008, 12:33 PM
Yes the pouch does the same thing. They are both made by RIM and have the magnet placed in the strategic location so that the proximity sensor causes the BlackBerry device to go into holster mode.
I was just curious if pushing the mute buton for standby is the same as what happens when you holster your BB in a holster with a magnet?
Dreamixx
05-13-2008, 12:45 PM
Can someone snap some pics with the curve and pearl next to each other.
I JUST GOT MINE....ABOUT TO OPEN IT! UPS guy told me the sign i would have left on the door for him to leave it wouldnt have worked...he wouldnt have been able to leave it.
YES...well talk to you guys later about to enjoy my baby :)
Curve
05-13-2008, 04:36 PM
So how funny how the world works...
my UPS driver as usual, put the door at the doorstep, rang the bell, and went back to his vehicle to move on to the next house. They never make me sign for anything. It was funny because I saw him coming from a mile away and was ready to go sign for it but by the time I got to the door he was pulling off.
There are a quick few shots I took. More at my flickr site which is in my sig.
Dreamixx
05-14-2008, 02:32 AM
Thank You!!!!!
Anytime :]
brandiniman
05-15-2008, 08:52 PM
I love mine, anyone want a nice 8830? Too bad Sprint has to be pansy about MMS...
Jason Fate
05-15-2008, 09:23 PM
So how funny how the world works...
my UPS driver as usual, put the door at the doorstep, rang the bell, and went back to his vehicle to move on to the next house. They never make me sign for anything. It was funny because I saw him coming from a mile away and was ready to go sign for it but by the time I got to the door he was pulling off.
he put your door at your doorstep?
LineNoise
05-15-2008, 11:50 PM
So how funny how the world works...
my UPS driver as usual, put the door at the doorstep, rang the bell, and went back to his vehicle to move on to the next house. They never make me sign for anything. It was funny because I saw him coming from a mile away and was ready to go sign for it but by the time I got to the door he was pulling off.
For UPS it's based on the "Board". (Board = The device they use to scan all the packages and that you sign on)
My old house the "Board wouldn't release any packages without a signature". They explained it's based on your address/neighborhood, if you've had packages stolen in the past or if there's been packages stolen in the area they won't release it without actually giving it to someone. So now the poor guy that had his stolen off his porch on here is gonna be screwed for a long time because the board will block his address and possibly the whole neighborhood.
My new house the guy doesn't even get out of the truck, he just chucks it as close to the door as possible and he's off.
FedEX is different. Nextel always used FedEX and I would have to drive all the way hell out to Hillside to get them. You couldn't leave a note, you couldn't do anything they needed to see you, i'm surprised they didn't check IDs. There was only one time I was able to get FedEX to leave my phone. "FedEX: Wife in Labor, at hospital, pleeeeeeese leave package, or take it too XXX (neighbor)" and I signed it and it worked.
Curve
05-16-2008, 12:57 AM
he put your door at your doorstep?
Now thats funny! I didn't even notice that typo. :laughing:
For UPS it's based on the "Board". (Board = The device they use to scan all the packages and that you sign on)
My old house the "Board wouldn't release any packages without a signature". They explained it's based on your address/neighborhood, if you've had packages stolen in the past or if there's been packages stolen in the area they won't release it without actually giving it to someone. So now the poor guy that had his stolen off his porch on here is gonna be screwed for a long time because the board will block his address and possibly the whole neighborhood.
My new house the guy doesn't even get out of the truck, he just chucks it as close to the door as possible and he's off.
FedEX is different. Nextel always used FedEX and I would have to drive all the way hell out to Hillside to get them. You couldn't leave a note, you couldn't do anything they needed to see you, i'm surprised they didn't check IDs. There was only one time I was able to get FedEX to leave my phone. "FedEX: Wife in Labor, at hospital, pleeeeeeese leave package, or take it too XXX (neighbor)" and I signed it and it worked.
Thanks for the great info, that makes sense. I live in a good neighborhood so the driver just leaves every package. :tu:
Dead_Rebel
05-16-2008, 10:07 AM
BB 9000 theme (free from eveek right now)
http://www.masonblakerogers.com/DSC03677.JPG
NINO63004
05-16-2008, 10:11 AM
Nice screen. Im going right not to get the 3 free themes.
jcochran1977
05-16-2008, 11:18 AM
BB 9000 theme (free from eveek right now)
http://www.masonblakerogers.com/DSC03677.JPG
Can you post the link for eveek?
lennyj17
05-16-2008, 11:21 AM
BB 9000 theme (free from eveek right now)
http://www.masonblakerogers.com/DSC03677.JPG
I admit that 9000 theme is sexy as HELLLLLLLLL.
Dead_Rebel
05-16-2008, 11:45 AM
Here's some better/clearer shots...
http://www.masonblakerogers.com/DSC03679.JPG
http://www.masonblakerogers.com/DSC03680.JPG
I'm in love with it, personally. :D
jhendrickson
05-16-2008, 11:50 AM
Almost forgot to add a photo of mine. Looks just like all the others though. ;)
It would be nice if the Battery bar displayed showed percentage % .
Battery
[==== ] 80%
I will hack and make it happen :)
Sorry sling. No hacking on BB's. Your not in windows mobile land anymore. Lol
spazticrecords
05-16-2008, 03:08 PM
Great link with the amazing themes. Thanks. Some other site tried charging for that BB 9000 theme.
KevC84
05-16-2008, 07:44 PM
Im loving that theme!
EDIT: Got it on my Red Pearl and its looks HOT!!!
Dead_Rebel
05-16-2008, 09:08 PM
Now if only those guys would tweek it with some other icons, like Sprint Nav, Yahoo, Google Talk, Opera Mini, and Pocket Express. :D
KevC84
05-16-2008, 10:13 PM
I was thinking the same thing.
12MaNy
05-18-2008, 01:25 PM
Whoa! I didn't even know this thread existed! http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii91/mrirish_2008/cool.gif (http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii91/mrirish_2008/cool.gif)
Anyway, here's some pics of mine! Taken with Moto V9M
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