Comments on: Why T-Mobile’s BlackBerry Curve 8900 is Worth Buying

By: Hasitha

Hasitha — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:41:44 +0000

The Bold 9700 from T-Mobile ships with OS 5.0.0.330, which is a welcomed update to the device. What is less positive about the launch is that the device doesn’t ship with the latest version of BlackBerry Messenger. The T-Mobile Bold 9700 ships with BlackBerry Messenger version 4.7.0 rather than 5.0 (this is based on the device I’m holding in my hand). Ideally, T-Mobile and RIM would have at least had a warning message of some sort that tells users where they can get the latest version of BBM.

http://www.mixsl.com/2010/12/t-mobile-blackberry-bold-9700.html

By: Olive Mobiles

Olive Mobiles — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:02:04 +0000

Curve is nice

By: Jade

Jade — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:20:41 +0000

Oh yes and one last thing. When the phone is connected you may notice a clock appear on your Blackberry screen, press the 'back' key located to the right of the track pad ball. Unlock the phone's home screen if necessary. A message will appear asking if you wish to turn on mass storage mode, select 'yes'.

By: Jade

Jade — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:16:33 +0000

Have you installed the appropriate drivers on your computer? Your computer can run a search for available driver software to download from the internet via control panel. Alternatively you can install Blackberry Desktop Software using the 'Blackberry User Tools' CD that came free with the phone.

By: Sasan

Sasan — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:05:56 +0000

I brought a brand new Blackberry Curve 8900 yesterday from Orange, everything else works fine but I can't connect my Blackberry to my computer, when I connect my phone to the computer via USB my BB starts charging but when I go to the desktop manager it says theres no device connected.

By: hi

hi — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:21:45 +0000

"Of course, like all non-iPhone devices, searching for music files and photos and using them on the Curve is about as smooth as clipping your fingernails with a knife."

Wow, because it is so hard to copy and paste a song from your pc to the phone using the cord they gave you? Your an idiot... If anything ipods/iphones are harder to get music for because they only support itunes. The 8900 supports pretty much any file types.

By: eternalcanadian

eternalcanadian — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:56:41 +0000

Still waiting for that Blackberry that will enable me to book flight, hotel, or car rental on Expedia or Travelocity.

By: Tim S

Tim S — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:14:11 +0000

I’m thinking of buying a 8900 used cause i can’t afford a new one– i’m locked into an ATT plan– if I buy a used Tmobile 8900 how easy is it to unlock to use on ATT network?

By: nancy

nancy — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:08:39 +0000

Well – I am using my Nokia for real-time business communications – not just a cellphone/email/calendar device and you cannot run full featured Mobile UC on a BlackBerry today (their OS does not support it). So for me the Nokia with Symbian is a superior product today. Regardless of the widgets on the phone, I want full Enterprise Social Networking combined with the ability to move my deskphone to my mobile device. This enables me to stay connected to others in the company in real-time via integrated Presence, Status, IM, which pretty much guarantees I reach an individual on the first try by using their desired mode (IM or Voice). I cannot do this with a BlackBerry. I also get personal cell/email/calendar with the Nokia — in addition to the Enterprise Social Networking and deskphone.

So perhaps the difference in opinion is how we use our handset.

By: Kevin Montgomery

Kevin Montgomery — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:34:46 +0000

Nancy,
I have an E71 on contract with 3 in the UK, and a blackberry for the US, and in my opinion the e71 is not even close to being in the same ballpark as the blackberry.
It is like working with 5 year old technology. I hardly ever even pick it up…….which is unfortunate, because it is supposed to be the “top of the line.”
Not even close.

By: blah

blah — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:35:28 +0000

Amazon sells the converters to convert mini usb to micro usb for around $1.

By: mJ

mJ — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:39:19 +0000

I just ordered one today to replace my Dash. Dash has been OK, but I have burned through 3 of them. Volume bar fell off and looks like crap, so it’s time for a new one. Curious ot try it.

Is the GPS enabled in the phone? Or does T-Mobile not support it? Curious to try it with the Google Maps download application. Cheers! -mJ

By: Dean

Dean — Sun, 31 May 2009 09:26:52 +0000

I just got the 8900 2 days ago and am really enjoying it. My biggest problem is i cant work out how to get onto the next line when im emailing. In other words my emails dont have paragraphs or anything its all just on one line any help would be greatly appreciated. Using the enter key doesnt work or the roller ball pleas someone help me

By: maddison

maddison — Fri, 29 May 2009 01:08:48 +0000

JB,

If 3G is a total deal breaker, I’d say wait. About a week ago I read a blog by “TheBoyGenius” that was from May 10. Stating about some new blackberrys being launched to T-Mobile in Sept that will be toting 3G.

Check it out for yourself:
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/10/blackberry-driftwoodonyx-hitting-t-mobile-usa-in-september/

They have seemed to be relatively reliable with a majority of their posts. They appear to have a very anonymous, yet very reputable source on their hands.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 26 May 2009 18:54:19 +0000

Hello, has anyone here switched from a dash to the 8900? My Dash was a great phone and after two years died on me. I ordered the 8900 and waiting for it come come in the mail.
I hope this 8900 will provide me with all the features, ease of use, etc that the dash game me.

By: saint117

saint117 — Mon, 25 May 2009 17:18:32 +0000

Man this phone is amazing and one thing you forgot! You can set it up as a modem with tmobile and only pay for the data plan to have internet on your laptop anywhere.

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