Hands up .... who's got a Blackberry?

[bitsnstuff]

I am now in agony for the fifth day in a row as I have put my back out. Actually ... that is not strictly true, I am only in pain (not agony) when sitting at my desktop, leaning over, with my right hand on my mouse!!! The cause of the problem as I currently spent an average of 13 hours a day on my desktop.

Time has come to get away from my desk, get a life and be a bit more mobile, whilst still running my business!

So ... do any of you have a Blackberry as I am thinking that this may be the way forward? I have to have a mobile phone with me at all times, but really only need to see and send emails other than that.

Do any of you have any advice on this?

Kate :lol:

[crus]

Hi Kate,

I run my whole life from my 9500 and regularly post on here from it!

Highly recommend, the WiFi access is just killer!

D

[Sarah-Ink Promotions]

I have a blackberry which is Ok but I think I-Mates or Sidekicks are better to be honest - Im saving up for an I-Mate!! :)

[Coding Monkey]

I was going to get a Blackberry, but wanted Wifi capabilities, so purchased an XDA Exec (http://www.my-xda.com/xdaexec.html). I can gladly advise you NOT to puchase one.

[Robert]

I have a 7100V and love the email ability.

But as a gadget freak I wish I could do more with it. I think a Sidekick would be better for me.

[ebonybailey]

id be interested in this area too, costs and make urls would be great.

[bitsnstuff]

I was thinking of the new Blackberry 8700v which I can apparently have for about £150 for the handset then £50 per month all in for 350 mins talk time and up to 6 mb.

It seems quite a bit smaller than some of the other suggestions, but not being a techie person means that my understanding begins and ends at looks, price and colour!!!

I hadn't heard of any other the others suggestions, so please keep it coming.

Thank you.

Kate

[Sarah-Ink Promotions]

Thats the one I have, its ok but not great and it has broken twice (been in repair for 6 (almost 7) weeks since I first got it in July) could just be that I have had a bad experience with them - alos don't go with T-mobile as their repair thing is a joke and means a lot of hassle!! Vodafone is definitely the way forward!

[bwglaw]

I also have a Blackberry...I think it is the latest one. It has been good for emailing etc


Jonathan

[bitsnstuff]

I am with Vodafone so that is handy - have been on the same contract since 93 - creature of habit - if it ain't broke don't fix it!!

Kate

[DuaneJackson]

I've got a p910i, which lets me check all my emails, etc when on the move - very useful. I've never tried a blackberry, I don't think they look very good though from an asthetic point of view

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[coxadmin]

I've got a p910i

Just to clarify, is that a Sony Ericsson?

[DuaneJackson]

Yep it's a Sony Ericsson, great phone. I'd had it one year by xmas and it was time to upgrade. I couldn't find anything as good out there so I just got a Sony Walkman phone as a free upgrade and sold it : )

[crus]

On a tangent did anyone watch the American Dad cartoon last night where they found Cheyneys blackberry!

LOL, brilliant!

[coxadmin]

My dad and sister both use Sony Ericsson Smartphones - I really fancy one myself as I don't like the look of the Blackberry.