"So I just got a Blackberry Pearl, as a Mac user where Do I start?"
This is like the first real phone I have ever had. I am pretty computer savy, but I have no idea where to start. How does the blackjack compare to the blackberry?
I have a Blackjack and use the Windows Mobile version of Missing Sync. It's pretty cool. Never used a Blackberry for any extended periods of time though, so I can't compare.
14. "quick question...what are you paying per month?" In response to Reply # 7
multiply that times 24 and see which is cheaper. i'm finding that even with the rebate, the higher data plans for other "smartphones" bring your total cost much higher than with the iPhone at $499 or $599.
6. "go to versiontracker & d/l pocketmac" In response to Reply # 0
i just got a blackberry 8800 but you get a month to try out any phone/contract at cingular. i'm exchanging this thing next week for an iPhone.
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11. "it wont drop in price" In response to Reply # 10
>Would you get the first run, in a matter of months Iphone >will be $150 - $199 price range and less bugs.
its gonna sell like crazy, regardless of whether its good or not. iPod is not the best mp3 player, yet its the most selling.
there's no reason for them to drop price when demand will still be high for months to come.
personally, ill wait for the 3G version and for them to work out kinks. plus i need to see how that touch screen keypad works in person, seems a bit iffy. i do love the potential though.
>>Would you get the first run, in a matter of months Iphone >>will be $150 - $199 price range and less bugs. > >its gonna sell like crazy, regardless of whether its good or >not. iPod is not the best mp3 player, yet its the most >selling. > >there's no reason for them to drop price when demand will >still be high for months to come. > > >personally, ill wait for the 3G version and for them to work >out kinks. plus i need to see how that touch screen keypad >works in person, seems a bit iffy. i do love the potential >though. > >
I use Missing Sync's software after trying both that and PocketMac (the free download that Blackberry offers). I found that Missing Sync was less buggy overall syncing with iCal. I also use the Mark/Space Notebook software to sync notes. I'm pretty pleased with it overall.
18. "LOL@everyone praising the iphone" In response to Reply # 0
Don't get me wrong, the blackberry is dumb as shit, and it's web-browser is like browsing on Mosiac. Iphone is a much better phone and piece of technology goes...
But lets be real, as far as pure communication goes, a blackberry kills iphone. Faster keyboard, and RIM pushes those emails out in ninja speed.
Iphone is a useful all around app, but if I need to get a message out/receiving a massage in hyper-speed, it's no beating a blackberry.
25. "It looks like it does both actually" In response to Reply # 24
If you just launch the gmail app and start typing a name/email address then it will autocomplete using anyone you've ever emailed.
Alternatively you can just go to your address book, select a contact, then select send email.
They don't really sync all your contacts. Only the people that you've explicitly added to your "My Contacts" group. Although, it would be nice if you could select an alternate contacts group to sync instead.
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