Current Status Thread!

[Arkhams Finest]

Lately, I've been seeing posts about how people are tired of their Blackberries. Regarding the small screen size: personally, I wanted a small, lightweight phone, so that was part of the appeal for me.

*this post was spoken to my Blackberry, by the way*

I c wut u did there.

[phbrown]

I c wut u did there.

+1

[phbrown]

Yo no se. No es facil por me. lol  It's gotta be a cheap bait cuz I couldn't catch many fish. 
It's a little bit strange for me to get something by ear, I usually play whatever the sheet say.

ROFL!!!

[LaylaMonroe]

There are a lot of things that BBs don't do that other phones do, and some things that BB does, but other phones do much better.

I've had BBs for many years (even before they became popular among leisure users), and this one, when it dies, will be my last. I've never replaced a phone just because I want a new one. I only get new phones when the current one dies or gets too sick to deal with. When I'm done with this BB, I won't be getting another one.

As far as issues, I've only had two: one was my fault (though it wouldn't have happened on certain other phones) - I had to erase a lot of text msgs, pictures and videos bc I was using too much space. Didn't have a lot to begin with, so I was surprised that was the problem, but when I erased everything it got better. Second issue was it started typing random letters or not typing the letters I tried to type. T-Mobile replaced it and no real problems since.

Other phones are just a lot faster.

[Arkhams Finest]

Blackberrys make the best work phones.  I love mine.

I wouldn't buy one for personal use though.

[JustBritt]

Well my issues are as follows:

1. Sometimes I can't open my text messages. I have to take out the battery and start it up again. Which is a PAIN because the phone takes a year and a day to turn on. #impatient

2. My FB App just NEVER worked for me. So I took it off. It made my phone freeze a lot.

3. Its currently shutting off on its own. And of course it takes for ever to come back on, leaving me with NO battery life.

I've had this phone for a year now. I don't want it anymore. My 3rd issue, I believe can be fixed.

But I wanted the android before I even got this BB. And no, I don't want an iphone.

[LaylaMonroe]

@ Britt, that battery restart thing is THE WORST. I went through that (so did Sheena, btw) to the point that I had to pull out my battery at least 5-7x day. And of course that takes 10 minutes or so each time. That totally sucks. Try deleting your pics and old text msgs. And delete any apps you don't use. That helped tremendously for me.

As for the FB app, I think that's a FB/BB compatibility issue, not necessarily a BB issue. Ever since FB did an update a couple of years ago, I've ALWAYS had problems with the FB app no matter what. On the old BB, the new BB, my work BB, my new work BB... The FB app just doesn't work well with BB in my experience. And even now, every time I get a FB notification, my phone stalls for abt 15 seconds. (It just happened while I was typing this lol).

I understand your frustration. It really is annoying.

[JustBritt]

I really don't have a lot of things on my phone though. I guess I could delete these text messages lol. Other than that, I haven't done much with this phone. I NEVER liked the camera, so I rarely use it. And I don't use a lot of Apps.

I believe I know why the phone keeps turning off and stuff. Which is my fault. I guess you learn a few things working for a cell company.

I bought a charger NOT from the cell phone company but from Walmart (FAIL). And my battery is a bit swollen. So...there's my issue with that.

*sigh* I just want another phone lol. Maybe I'll get one next week.

[blyempowered]

CS: Just thinking about how great this week has been! Tuesday night I had prayer with a wonderful group of young adults, Thanksgiving day Thursday was peaceful & full of thoughts about God's goodness to me and this morning/afternoon I had a chance to skype for the first time with a friend whom is going to be an accountability sister for me. We talked mostly about God and what God is dealing with us about. It was amazing and I feel so blessed!

[nessalynn77]

Yeah, blackberry used to be the cutting edge of smartphones.  I remember my first one was real bulky, but I could get my emails on it and do a few other things I couldn't do on other phones.  But it didn't have a camera.  I was struggling to find all of the "smart" features in one phone.  Then I upgraded to a newer, sleeker blackberry that did have a camera and a few more "smart" features.  However, when the iPhone and the Android phones came on the scene (actually, I think the first really good one was the sidekick and then a google phone or something from T-Mobile), blackberry really didn't keep up too good.  They've now come out with some phones on that level, but it took them a while to catch up, and a lot of people already quit them and moved on.  And I still don't think they're the best or second-best at it nowadays.

[under13]

My iphone has been good to me. Only problem is I used to get a sim card error, but that's resolved itself. I've had it for 2 years now, so I guess it's time for the new one.

[SirTJ]

Blackberry is way behind the curve (no pun intended). Seriously, look at a Blackberry in comparison to an iPhone or Droid. There is no comparison. I had to get rid of mine because the dang battery just randomly shut down every hour, and when it came back on, the battery was completely drained, even if it had been fully charged. Not to mention, all of its appeal is gone. No one cares about BBM anymore. No one cares about their whack operating system. Their apps are sub-par. Blackberry was cool in 2009. But it's 2011. Someone forgot to tell RIM that they actually have to IMPROVE their product over the years, not rely on the notion that it's the 'best business phone' (whatever that means)

I rejoiced the day I got rid of mine. Pulling it out around friends made me feel old. Some of them even laughed at me. OH BUT FOR GOD! My iPhone has spoke to these dry bones and said LIVE!

 4 Life.
Long Live Siri.

[JustBritt]

Does anybody wanna buy this Android online for me while its only 83 bucks??? 

[blyempowered]

Blackberry is way behind the curve (no pun intended). Seriously, look at a Blackberry in comparison to an iPhone or Droid. There is no comparison. I had to get rid of mine because the dang battery just randomly shut down every hour, and when it came back on, the battery was completely drained, even if it had been fully charged. Not to mention, all of it's appeal is gone. No one cares about BBM anymore. No one cares about their whack operating system. Their apps are sub-par. Blackberry was cool in 2009. But it's 2011. Someone forgot to tell RIM that they actually have to IMPROVE their product over the years, not rely on the notion that it's the 'best business phone' (whatever that means)

I rejoiced the day I got rid of mine. Pulling it out around friends made me feel old. Some of them even laughed at me. OH BUT FOR GOD! My iPhone has spoke to these dry bones and said LIVE!

 4 Life.
Long Live Siri.

Ebahondaonda! SHONDO!!! Ahhhh glory! 

#teamiPhone

[sjonathan02]

Yeah, blackberry used to be the cutting edge of smartphones.  I remember my first one was real bulky, but I could get my emails on it and do a few other things I couldn't do on other phones.  But it didn't have a camera.  I was struggling to find all of the "smart" features in one phone.  Then I upgraded to a newer, sleeker blackberry that did have a camera and a few more "smart" features.  However, when the iPhone and the Android phones came on the scene (actually, I think the first really good one was the sidekick and then a google phone or something from T-Mobile), blackberry really didn't keep up too good.  They've now come out with some phones on that level, but it took them a while to catch up, and a lot of people already quit them and moved on.  And I still don't think they're the best or second-best at it nowadays.

Yep, I concur.

[PianoWizard]

CS: Thanking God for taking me through my illness over the last couple of weeks and allowing me to go back to work on Monday.

PianoWiz...

[nessalynn77]

CS: Thanking God for taking me through my illness over the last couple of weeks and allowing me to go back to work on Monday.

PianoWiz...

Praise God, PW!!!  I didn't even know you were sick, but I'm glad to hear you came through alright.  God bless, bro!

[blyempowered]

CS: Evaluating friendships in my life. It's amazing how things have changed in my friendships the last 2 years, but mainly this year....SMH! But to God be the glory!

CS: About to do Day 4 of my Purpose Driven readings. Loving this book and journey so far!

CS: About to see what I want to eat for dinner.

CS: Thankful for these last few days being relaxing and lazy. Tomorrow is officially the last day of this "lazy" time I have even though I'm going to play for someone tomorrow evening. Sunday is back on the grind with 3 services.

[T-Block]

T-Block is feeling good. Just had a great nite out with an awesome person!!!

[PianoWizard]

Praise God, PW!!!  I didn't even know you were sick, but I'm glad to hear you came through alright.  God bless, bro!

Thanks Nessa.... . This is the first time I've ever really been ill. I couldn't even eat or drink.  However thanks be to God for the first time in a while [today] I had some....



....and loved every minute of it.... .

I've also had some time to setup my new YouTube Channel. Reason being my last channel was infringing on trademarked rights, according to a company in the US. When any of you have time, check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ACsPianoCorner

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