Damn... the new Blackberry is pimp!

[Kraig]

Damn thing is quad-band:

Network: GSM/GPRS (EDGE) 850/900/1800/1900

Estimated talk time: up to 4 hours
Estimated standby time: up to 16 days
Weight: Approximately 134 g / 4.7 oz (with battery)
Size: 11.0 x 6.95 x 1.95 cm / 4.3 x 2.7 x 0.77 inches
Display: Large (320 x 240 pixel), bright high resolution LCD colour screen with light sensing technology
Keyboard: Backlit 35-key QWERTY keyboard with dedicated send, end, convenience, power and mute keys
Navigation: Thumb-operated trackwheel and ESC key
Voice Input/Output: Speakerphone, Integrated earpiece and microphone, hands-free headset capable and Bluetooth hands-free headset and car kit support
Notification: Polyphonic and MP3 ringtones, vibrate mode, LED indicator
User Interface: Intuitive icons and menus
Memory: 64 MB flash memory plus 16 MB SDRAM
Modem: Embedded RIM® wireless modem
Processor: Intel® PXA901 at 312 MHz
Services and Applications available: Email, Phone and SMS, Instant Messaging, Corporate Data Access, Organizer, Wireless Internet
Integrates with an existing enterprise email account or up to 10 personal/business email accounts
Includes BlackBerry Desktop Software - supported by version 3.6.3 or higher
Works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server
Security: Password protection and keyboard lock

[Alex]

I shoulda bought a blackberry instead of my stupid phone that just broke. blah.

[cinist]

all the cool kids are using an accent and calling it the black buurrah

[Alex]

^If I heard someone say that I'd punch them in the face.... or I wouldn't you never know.

[Gusto]

looks pretty sweet. i'm still using the 7250, but i barely ever carry it anyway. i'd rather use a regular cell than a blackberry, at least as a phone.

[hardstylin]

wow

i might get one just so I can spoon with it.

[miss.myra]

/nerdin

Bell just released the sex-eh Blackberry 7150e




What makes this special you ask? Well, it's got a neat compact phone-like design, but that is not the best part.

Both Bell and Telus have just launched the new wireless EVDO network in Canada which is really super neat BECAUSE you get good speeds for data transmission with an EVDO enabled device (which this is). What is good speed you ask? Well, it's basically like comparing the speed of dialup internet to cable internet. I've seen one of these in action and it's a lot smoother to surf the web on and the streaming video is amazing.

I almost want one, except it doesn't have a full qwerty keyboard and the predictative text is a little off...


/nerdout

[wishbone]

im waiting for tv cellphones to become the next "camera phone" craze next year. I woudln't ever benefit from a blackberry though.

[mindgurl]

my boss has like 3 blackberrys

i dont understand it

i'd be annoyed if people emailed me on my cell, but for business people it makes sense. looks pretty funky.

Originally Posted by Kraig

Damn thing is quad-band:

Network: GSM/GPRS (EDGE) 850/900/1800/1900

Estimated talk time: up to 4 hours
Estimated standby time: up to 16 days
Weight: Approximately 134 g / 4.7 oz (with battery)
Size: 11.0 x 6.95 x 1.95 cm / 4.3 x 2.7 x 0.77 inches
Display: Large (320 x 240 pixel), bright high resolution LCD colour screen with light sensing technology
Keyboard: Backlit 35-key QWERTY keyboard with dedicated send, end, convenience, power and mute keys
Navigation: Thumb-operated trackwheel and ESC key
Voice Input/Output: Speakerphone, Integrated earpiece and microphone, hands-free headset capable and Bluetooth hands-free headset and car kit support
Notification: Polyphonic and MP3 ringtones, vibrate mode, LED indicator
User Interface: Intuitive icons and menus
Memory: 64 MB flash memory plus 16 MB SDRAM
Modem: Embedded RIM® wireless modem
Processor: Intel® PXA901 at 312 MHz
Services and Applications available: Email, Phone and SMS, Instant Messaging, Corporate Data Access, Organizer, Wireless Internet
Integrates with an existing enterprise email account or up to 10 personal/business email accounts
Includes BlackBerry Desktop Software - supported by version 3.6.3 or higher
Works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server
Security: Password protection and keyboard lock

my bf got one of those. its not even activated yet, who knows how, but it rings alllll the time! sooo strange... must be the telephone company!


anyway, these things are so handy!

[Goodfellow]

Meh !

[narc]

after reading this thread, my conclusion = crackberry

[Leviathan]

too bad Blackberry if facing some major legal issues

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20051130-5652.html

[FeelGood]

the thing looks like a brick, seriously you could beat someone with it.

[Toxxin Ephekt]

I have that. Actually just got it 2 days ago. Anyone without a network of ppl that use these, you basically don't need one.... besides that....Berrys got some serious encryption for top secret biz...

[Toxxin Ephekt]

Originally Posted by eighty5

the thing looks like a brick, seriously you could beat someone with it.

it may look like a brick in that pic, but it ain't it'a actually slimmer than the last ones... And trust me.....it's pimp. $1200 later.....

[Kraig]

For those that are on the road and do business on the fly it's ideal.

Emailing is dope, SMS messaging is dope, PIN messaging is also cool. I will have to wait till after the holiday's before I look at upgrading though!

[Leviathan]

Might want to hold off on that purchase until they get thier crap sorted out.

"With the preliminary agreement from March no longer valid and the threat of being shutdown in the US hanging over its head, RIM will need to be very amenable to NTP's demands. US$450 million probably looks very good to RIM now, but NTP will be looking for substantially more. I wouldn't be surprised to see a stipulation that required RIM to drop its patent appeals in a settlement. Whatever NTP wants, it will likely get, unless RIM decides to wash its hands of its largest market."

[Booey]

Originally Posted by Leviathan

too bad Blackberry if facing some major legal issues

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20051130-5652.html

doesnt affect us in CANADA..

but they are settling anyways..

NTP is just a patent troll. they are a company that doesnt make a product. there is no way they will shut down rim if rim is the one bringing in the $$ for them

[Booey]

Originally Posted by Leviathan

Might want to hold off on that purchase until they get thier crap sorted out.

"With the preliminary agreement from March no longer valid and the threat of being shutdown in the US hanging over its head, RIM will need to be very amenable to NTP's demands. US$450 million probably looks very good to RIM now, but NTP will be looking for substantially more. I wouldn't be surprised to see a stipulation that required RIM to drop its patent appeals in a settlement. Whatever NTP wants, it will likely get, unless RIM decides to wash its hands of its largest market."

again.. patent is only in US.. doesnt affect canada if anything does happen *knock on wood*

[DJDeeb]

My work wants me to get a blackberry so I can keep up with stuff on weekends and evenings...bah!

I'll request this one:D!!!

[Leviathan]

It affects Canada if Rim goes out of business, Rim doesn't bring them any money unless the patent is licensed which is what this mess is all about.

Rim had the ability to license the patent quite a while ago and decided against it, now the cost has gone up.

Originally Posted by Booey

again.. patent is only in US.. doesnt affect canada if anything does happen *knock on wood*

[Booey]

Originally Posted by Leviathan

It affects Canada if Rim goes out of business, Rim doesn't bring them any money unless the patent is licensed which is what this mess is all about.

Rim had the ability to license the patent quite a while ago and decided against it, now the cost has gone up.

I think they wont go out of business, they will just lose a huge market share. If they are exempting US governments from this, "stop us blackberry sales", they still have to pump some out. They still have markets in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and here in Canada.

If it does go down, I think they will go ahead and implement the work around they been talking about.

But then again, withh GOOD, NOKIA, and VISTO take off and release some crazy ass shit, then I guess RIMM could get taken over, but that would be like a phasing out situation. New products dont instantly gain crazy popularity... well.. rarely.

[Kraig]

Holy shit Booey. How are things? Haven't seen or chatted with you in ages!

What are you and your crew doing for new years?

[Booey]

im pretty chill man.. i zapped u my new pin.. did u get it ???