Blackberry - Worth it?

bluechang · 24-08-2007, 14:30

I am nearing the end of my contract and have been having a look around at new phones n the various different networks. I have come across the blackberry pearl (8100) I quite like the look of it, and was wondering what the lovely people of DS thought.

Is it worth the additional cost over and above the standard contract price? Or would you sou suggest something different? If so what?

Ricardodaforce · 24-08-2007, 16:27

I have had a pearl for months and think it is great. It's only worth getting the BB tariff if having instant email is important to you.

bluechang · 24-08-2007, 16:34

so the blackberry will work without having to pay for the bb tariff? the way it was explain earlier was that it was a requirement if i took that handset

Ricardodaforce · 24-08-2007, 16:45

It will work fine as phone if you don't take the BB tariff. Or you can just take the BB tariff and use it as an email only device.

GardenGnome · 18-10-2007, 23:58

Can you access your email without paying the BB tariff?

Ricardodaforce · 19-10-2007, 06:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by GardenGnome

Can you access your email without paying the BB tariff?

Sort of defeats the reason for having one doesn't it? I guess you could use the mobile internet (which you will be charged for) to access webmail. But the raison d'etre of a Blackberry is instant email.

chyllyphylly · 19-10-2007, 09:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricardodaforce

Sort of defeats the reason for having one doesn't it? I guess you could use the mobile internet (which you will be charged for) to access webmail. But the raison d'etre of a Blackberry is instant email.

I agree, I got the missus a BB Curve and she loves it.

It is best to get BIS (Blackberry Internet Server) then you only pay 1 flat fee a month. It's £10 on o2, I'm sure Ricardodaforce will be able to tell you what it costs on orange

Ricardodaforce · 19-10-2007, 09:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by chyllyphylly

I agree, I got the missus a BB Curve and she loves it.

It is best to get BIS (Blackberry Internet Server) then you only pay 1 flat fee a month. It's £10 on o2, I'm sure Ricardodaforce will be able to tell you what it costs on orange

£7.05/month assuming it's on an 18 month contract. Currently the first 6 months are free.

removed · 19-10-2007, 11:21

The pearl is a nice phone, although I got annoyed with it only having GPRS and a crap camera.... it also hasn't got the best media player... if your not looking for a good mobile email client (as in not taking the BB sub) you'd be better looking at other handsets.

Ricardodaforce · 19-10-2007, 11:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by removed

The pearl is a nice phone, although I got annoyed with it only having GPRS and a crap camera.... it also hasn't got the best media player... if your not looking for a good mobile email client (as in not taking the BB sub) you'd be better looking at other handsets.

Mine runs on Edge too. The new Pearl will have a 2 mp camera, ungraded multi-media capabilities and wi-fi.

GardenGnome · 19-10-2007, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by removed

The pearl is a nice phone, although I got annoyed with it only having GPRS and a crap camera.... it also hasn't got the best media player... if your not looking for a good mobile email client (as in not taking the BB sub) you'd be better looking at other handsets.

Can you recommend a good handset with a good mobile email client?

Ricardodaforce · 19-10-2007, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by GardenGnome

Can you recommend a good handset with a good mobile email client?

Pearl or Curve.

GardenGnome · 19-10-2007, 19:22

Hi

Do you know if Orange offer a 'bundle where by you can send International Texts cheaper than the standard 40p a text?

(O2 have a scheme where you pay a one off £5 and all texts are priced at the same as Uk texts there after)

Ricardodaforce · 19-10-2007, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by GardenGnome

Hi

Do you know if Orange offer a 'bundle where by you can send International Texts cheaper than the standard 40p a text?

(O2 have a scheme where you pay a one off £5 and all texts are priced at the same as Uk texts there after)

It's £2 or £2.50 a month - can't remember which, but it offers pretty big savings.

BoBaDoB · 20-10-2007, 12:56

you are required to have the Blackberry APN on your account in order to use any services that use GPRS

without it you will only be able to call and text

jawdrops · 20-10-2007, 13:51

If you write lots of emails you might want a bb with a full qwerty keyboard, such as the 8800, less fashionable but more practical if email is your need.

24-08-2007, 14:30	#1
bluechang Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,836	Blackberry - Worth it? I am nearing the end of my contract and have been having a look around at new phones n the various different networks. I have come across the blackberry pearl (8100) I quite like the look of it, and was wondering what the lovely people of DS thought. Is it worth the additional cost over and above the standard contract price? Or would you sou suggest something different? If so what?

20-10-2007, 13:51	#16
jawdrops Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9	If you write lots of emails...consider fully querty If you write lots of emails you might want a bb with a full qwerty keyboard, such as the 8800, less fashionable but more practical if email is your need.

24-08-2007, 16:27	#2
Ricardodaforce Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alacant Posts: 7,773	I have had a pearl for months and think it is great. It's only worth getting the BB tariff if having instant email is important to you.

24-08-2007, 16:34	#3
bluechang Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,836	so the blackberry will work without having to pay for the bb tariff? the way it was explain earlier was that it was a requirement if i took that handset

24-08-2007, 16:45	#4
Ricardodaforce Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alacant Posts: 7,773	It will work fine as phone if you don't take the BB tariff. Or you can just take the BB tariff and use it as an email only device.

18-10-2007, 23:58	#5
GardenGnome Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13	Can you access your email without paying the BB tariff?

19-10-2007, 06:08	#6
Ricardodaforce Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alacant Posts: 7,773	Quote: Originally Posted by GardenGnome Can you access your email without paying the BB tariff? Sort of defeats the reason for having one doesn't it? I guess you could use the mobile internet (which you will be charged for) to access webmail. But the raison d'etre of a Blackberry is instant email.

19-10-2007, 09:23	#7
chyllyphylly Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 845	Quote: Originally Posted by Ricardodaforce Sort of defeats the reason for having one doesn't it? I guess you could use the mobile internet (which you will be charged for) to access webmail. But the raison d'etre of a Blackberry is instant email. I agree, I got the missus a BB Curve and she loves it. It is best to get BIS (Blackberry Internet Server) then you only pay 1 flat fee a month. It's £10 on o2, I'm sure Ricardodaforce will be able to tell you what it costs on orange

19-10-2007, 09:39	#8
Ricardodaforce Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alacant Posts: 7,773	Quote: Originally Posted by chyllyphylly I agree, I got the missus a BB Curve and she loves it. It is best to get BIS (Blackberry Internet Server) then you only pay 1 flat fee a month. It's £10 on o2, I'm sure Ricardodaforce will be able to tell you what it costs on orange £7.05/month assuming it's on an 18 month contract. Currently the first 6 months are free.

19-10-2007, 11:21	#9
removed Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 871	The pearl is a nice phone, although I got annoyed with it only having GPRS and a crap camera.... it also hasn't got the best media player... if your not looking for a good mobile email client (as in not taking the BB sub) you'd be better looking at other handsets.

19-10-2007, 11:29	#10
Ricardodaforce Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alacant Posts: 7,773	Quote: Originally Posted by removed The pearl is a nice phone, although I got annoyed with it only having GPRS and a crap camera.... it also hasn't got the best media player... if your not looking for a good mobile email client (as in not taking the BB sub) you'd be better looking at other handsets. Mine runs on Edge too. The new Pearl will have a 2 mp camera, ungraded multi-media capabilities and wi-fi.

19-10-2007, 19:01	#11
GardenGnome Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13	Quote: Originally Posted by removed The pearl is a nice phone, although I got annoyed with it only having GPRS and a crap camera.... it also hasn't got the best media player... if your not looking for a good mobile email client (as in not taking the BB sub) you'd be better looking at other handsets. Can you recommend a good handset with a good mobile email client?

19-10-2007, 19:13	#12
Ricardodaforce Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alacant Posts: 7,773	Quote: Originally Posted by GardenGnome Can you recommend a good handset with a good mobile email client? Pearl or Curve.

19-10-2007, 19:22	#13
GardenGnome Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13	Hi Do you know if Orange offer a 'bundle where by you can send International Texts cheaper than the standard 40p a text? (O2 have a scheme where you pay a one off £5 and all texts are priced at the same as Uk texts there after)

19-10-2007, 19:29	#14
Ricardodaforce Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alacant Posts: 7,773	Quote: Originally Posted by GardenGnome Hi Do you know if Orange offer a 'bundle where by you can send International Texts cheaper than the standard 40p a text? (O2 have a scheme where you pay a one off £5 and all texts are priced at the same as Uk texts there after) It's £2 or £2.50 a month - can't remember which, but it offers pretty big savings.

20-10-2007, 12:56	#15
BoBaDoB Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Stoke On Trent/Staffordshire Posts: 1,556	you are required to have the Blackberry APN on your account in order to use any services that use GPRS without it you will only be able to call and text

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