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Slava · 04-02-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Resolute 14

Some are free, some aren't. If you download just the free apps, you shouldn't require a pay pal account.

Though if you send me your banking information, I will happily add you to my account...

You only need the paypal account if you want to pay applications. I do like the app store, and have a few downloaded. I am disappointed though that some of these apps crush your data plan. Also not thrilled with the Bloomberg app today; my stocks wouldn't update all day.

SteveToms · 04-02-2009, 09:12 PM

As I understand it, it's basically like the App Store on iTunes?

burn_baby_burn · 04-03-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Slava

I am disappointed though that some of these apps crush your data plan.

What do you mean?

Slava · 04-03-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn

What do you mean?

Well I don't know exactly what the deal is, but I was screwing around with a couple of the apps and then I got a warning that I was at 100% of my data plan and literally within the next 5 seconds I got a message that I was over by $20.

I'm far from a techie guy and don't really know what "counts" and what doesn't. But I was less than impressed at that point. I just assumed it has something to do with the lack of Wifi?

@theCBE · 04-03-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Slava

Well I don't know exactly what the deal is, but I was screwing around with a couple of the apps and then I got a warning that I was at 100% of my data plan and literally within the next 5 seconds I got a message that I was over by $20.

I'm far from a techie guy and don't really know what "counts" and what doesn't. But I was less than impressed at that point. I just assumed it has something to do with the lack of Wifi?

How big is your data plan?

I know these apps use more data.. but unless you are tethering you probably shouldn't be reaching your data plan capacity.

KTrain · 04-03-2009, 11:21 AM

I don't have a 3G blackberry (just a Pearl) so my data plan is only around 2.5 megs or something stupid. More than enough for email and what not but definitely not enough for the store. I wouldn't suggest using this app store unless you want to have huge monthly bills. It is meant for people with 3G phones/plans.

burn_baby_burn · 04-03-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Slava

Well I don't know exactly what the deal is, but I was screwing around with a couple of the apps and then I got a warning that I was at 100% of my data plan and literally within the next 5 seconds I got a message that I was over by $20.

I'm far from a techie guy and don't really know what "counts" and what doesn't. But I was less than impressed at that point. I just assumed it has something to do with the lack of Wifi?

Who is your carrier? With Telus I get unlimited for $45 / month.

Slava · 04-03-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by @theCBE

How big is your data plan?

I know these apps use more data.. but unless you are tethering you probably shouldn't be reaching your data plan capacity.

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Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn

Who is your carrier? With Telus I get unlimited for $45 / month.

I can't recall how much data I get, but I never really had an issue until this. I go through rogers and I know its not unlimited...but still kind of sucks that within the first day I got a notification that I was $20 over.

Whats tethering btw?

@theCBE · 04-03-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Slava

I can't recall how much data I get, but I never really had an issue until this. I go through rogers and I know its not unlimited...but still kind of sucks that within the first day I got a notification that I was $20 over.

Whats tethering btw?

Tethering is where you hook up your Blackberry to your laptop and use it as a mobile internet connection. It uses up a lot more data...

I've never actually done it so I don't really have anymore info then that.

Slava · 04-03-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by @theCBE

Tethering is where you hook up your Blackberry to your laptop and use it as a mobile internet connection. It uses up a lot more data...

I've never actually done it so I don't really have anymore info then that.

No I'm just pure OCD when it comes to some stocks that I want to follow and just because the app is new to me I just like to check it alot and play around with it. Otherwise thats about it.

KTrain · 04-03-2009, 03:26 PM

Slava, what Blackberry do you have? If you're not on a 3G plan with Rogers downloading one or two of those apps would destroy your monthly data.

@theCBE · 04-03-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KTrain

Slava, what Blackberry do you have? If you're not on a 3G plan with Rogers downloading one or two of those apps would destroy your monthly data.

Doesn't really matter whether its 3G or not.. depends what he has for a data plan.

Most of the plans are at least 500 mb.

I have an 8900 (not 3G) and I use lots of data and have still never even come close to hitting 100 mb.

KTrain · 04-03-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by @theCBE

Doesn't really matter whether its 3G or not.. depends what he has for a data plan.

Most of the plans are at least 500 mb.

I have an 8900 (not 3G) and I use lots of data and have still never even come close to hitting 100 mb.

The $15 Blackberry data plan is 2MB. If he has that it could be the problem.

The $25 plan is 500MB.

Slava · 04-03-2009, 08:33 PM

I'm going to have to take a look. I thought that it was the biggest data plan you could get through rogers, but evidently that doesn't seem to be the case.

I might just suck it up for a few months and get the new iPhone when it comes out. The apps are a lot cooler on there from what I've seen and with the WiFi usage it seems like I would be saving some money there.

In the meantime though I will likely just pay too much for the balckberry apps!

MacFlame · 04-05-2009, 05:52 PM

I'm happy with it. I've owned a BB for a couple of years now, and have been very frustrated with how behind the BB has been compared to the iphone. I mean, it's taken them this long to get a quality mobile application store? And only this year they've upgraded their e-mail app to view HTML? Did anybody ever see their old mobile application store? You would think that the company that invented the BB could at least make a professional looking mobile site...so overall I'm happy with the progress RIM has made with this store.

There still needs to be a lot more apps to be on the same level as the iphone however....but at least it's a step in the right direction. Now, just to get the ability to upgrade the system software with a Mac...maybe I'm dreaming.