Looking into buying a Blackberry...

[CRXguy]

Originally Posted by hulkrogan

So I just had to make the call between an 8520 and a 9000. I'd like to hear what you guys have to say before revealing my choice which hopefully wasn't the wrong one. I know nothing about these things. I really wanted the 9700 but my company doesn't offer them yet.

9000 by a long shot. I've had it since launch, and the only bad thing about it is the screen isn't as nice as the newer BB's.

[Bill Bumface]

^ Crap Too late.

[Madman]

Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse

Blech.... I was so stoked to install this to automate my reboots. Big time let down when I found out it doesn't reboot if it's in a holster. Not much good to me then since I leave it in its holster overnight.

Agreed - I leave my BB in my holster all the time.

[CRXguy]

Originally Posted by hulkrogan

^ Crap Too late.

Why can't you exchange? I believe you have 30 days or 30mins, whichever comes first.

[Bill Bumface]

It's a work phone. There is a bit of process in getting them, I'll save the telecom group the hassle and just live with it. I thought newer = better. Oh well.

[burn_baby_burn]

Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse

Blech.... I was so stoked to install this to automate my reboots. Big time let down when I found out it doesn't reboot if it's in a holster. Not much good to me then since I leave it in its holster overnight.

Why can't you take it out of its holster during the night? Seems like a simple decision. Either have a BB that doesn't function properly or take it out its holster while your sleeping. Just turn the ringer off, your alarm will still go off if you turn the ringer off. The newer BBs have a sleep mode which is very convenient. I have it set to turn on when I plug in my charger on my bed side table. The clock shows on the screen very faintly and all alerts are silenced except for the alarm.