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[RYANS]

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[RYANS]

Anyone knows where to get good price for NO CONTRACT blackberry bold9700? hopefully a starhub set?

[redbeacon]

I'm an avid BlackBerry user

 

You got the price of the "Bold 2" 9700 yet? I've checked other countries, they were selling it at est. $850 sing.

[RYANS]

ohh.. which model u plan to get?

 

 

guess not much blackberry users/fans in this sgbikes....

Edited May 11, 2010 by RYANS

[qeith]

I've been looking for the 9700 too. But it's priced at est $900 for a first hand set without contract. Honestly I think that's a bit too much for a phone. I'll just wait until my contract ends then renew and get a newer model, which should have come out by then.

[lwfc]

currently on a BB storm.. =)

[RYANS]

Qeith : i agree too, can go hardwarezone forum check if ppl sell sealed set for 700+

 

lwfc : Storm good? too bad i dun like touch screen :/

[lwfc]

Qeith : i agree too, can go hardwarezone forum check if ppl sell sealed set for 700+

 

lwfc : Storm good? too bad i dun like touch screen :/

 

its not bad. got used to the touch screen already. its quite different from conventional touch screen. but storm 2 it has changed.

[Fritz]

Does the BBM takes into account your SMS costs?

[xue ling]

Anyone knows where to get good price for NO CONTRACT blackberry bold9700? hopefully a starhub set?

 

I've been looking for the 9700 too. But it's priced at est $900 for a first hand set without contract. Honestly I think that's a bit too much for a phone. I'll just wait until my contract ends then renew and get a newer model, which should have come out by then.

 

can try WhyMobile at Far East Plaza. blackberry bold 9700 without contract selling at $730 (if paying by cash, extra charges for NETS & Credit Card payment).

[lwfc]

Does the BBM takes into account your SMS costs?

 

BBM is based on data usage. not linked to sms.

[RYANS]

hi bros, just got my bold9700 last night, very attractive and classy phone!

 

i like the way blackberry software works! and not forgettting the BIS(Blackberry internet services) feel so priviledge when using the phone..

[RYANS]

Does the BBM takes into account your SMS costs?

 

have to get a BIS $19.90 per mth with 1GB data plan, the BBM is charge under it but it uses very very minimum usuage of data sent in n out even 24/7.

[Fritz]

Got it, thanks.

[qeith]

Qeith : i agree too, can go hardwarezone forum check if ppl sell sealed set for 700+

 

Okay thank you.

 

can try WhyMobile at Far East Plaza. blackberry bold 9700 without contract selling at $730 (if paying by cash, extra charges for NETS & Credit Card payment).

 

May I know where WhyMobile is located at? Reliable shop? Don't really trust these small-time handphone shop operators.

[redbeacon]

Does the BBM takes into account your SMS costs?

 

BBM is based on data usage. not linked to sms.

 

Yep.

 

You will need to purchase a special 'BlackBerry Internet Service' data plan to use BlackBerry Messenger. Its usage is already bundled into that plan.

 

What I like about this is international chatting. Compare that to 60 cents for one roaming SMS!

 

have to get a BIS $19.90 per mth with 1GB data plan, the BBM is charge under it but it uses very very minimum usuage of data sent in n out even 24/7.

 

Push email just sees a small amount of data usage. But once you use it for internet surfing or BlackBerry/Google Maps, that's where the usage would go up.

 

So far, I did all 3, but still below my 1GB cap. Whew...

 

P.S.: My BB data plan through M1 was just $13/mo when I signed up last Christmas.

[RYANS]

Qeith : for me i also dont really trust this shops provided they really sell LOCAL SET instead of "unlocked set".

or u can try http://www.subarumobile.com their price around $660(export set), $690(local set) as stated on their website.

 

For Starhub BIS Plan, its $19.90(Not TIED with any contract can cancelled anytime, UNLESS u renew ur contract/new line with a BIS den it will be $13.90+(mobile plan) with 2yr contract also.

*Starhub Blackberry phone comes with 2yrs warrenty

 

so far for starhub 1GB BIS, this few days keep using the browser/watch short video n DL Apps & chat BBM/facebook/msn/GPS the usage also like quite low... 13MB/ of 1000MB(1GB)

[RYANS]

BBM Pin : 221D0799

 

Anyone here using BBM? do add me! thks!

[lwfc]

Yep.

 

You will need to purchase a special 'BlackBerry Internet Service' data plan to use BlackBerry Messenger. Its usage is already bundled into that plan.

 

What I like about this is international chatting. Compare that to 60 cents for one roaming SMS!

 

 

 

Push email just sees a small amount of data usage. But once you use it for internet surfing or BlackBerry/Google Maps, that's where the usage would go up.

 

So far, I did all 3, but still below my 1GB cap. Whew...

 

P.S.: My BB data plan through M1 was just $13/mo when I signed up last Christmas.

 

if im not wrong my BB data plan was $10.90 per month for 1gb..

[redbeacon]

if im not wrong my BB data plan was $10.90 per month for 1gb..

 

Wow! That's cheap.

 

Anyways, if you guys wanna add me, my PIN is

twenty-one seventie-five E zero zero 2. I have a curve 8520

[RYANS]

Added! anyway im wondering why my GPS/NAVIGATION not working? i cant locate the map in singapore....

[lwfc]

Wow! That's cheap.

 

Anyways, if you guys wanna add me, my PIN is

twenty-one seventie-five E zero zero 2. I have a curve 8520

 

Just checked my bill.

 

BB 1GB Date plan: $15.

Rebate: $5

Rebate: $1.50

 

Paid: $8.50

 

I have no idea what the rebates are as its not mentioned. But the dataplan usage of $300+ dollars are still within the 1gb cap.

 

Added! anyway im wondering why my GPS/NAVIGATION not working? i cant locate the map in singapore....

 

BB maps?

for the first time locking on to satelite, it take about 15-20mins.

 

subsequently, it takes less than a min. depending on how frequent you access you gps. if everyday usage, satelite lock on really fast. if once a month, takes a few minute to lock on. there's some science behind it.

 

you can try looking at MGMaps. I am currently using it (can stored offline maps) for touring as i dont have to use dataplan when overseas. very useful when i go to unfamiliar places in thailand etc.

[redbeacon]

Added! anyway im wondering why my GPS/NAVIGATION not working? i cant locate the map in singapore....

 

RYANS, are you using a BB Bold 9700?

This phone has Assisted GPS. "Assisted" meaning in poor conditions, your phone first finds out where the satellites are from your mobile carrier. This makes it faster for your BlackBerry to find the satellites faster that way.

 

In BB Maps, press the BlackBerry key, and then click "Start GPS Navigation". It will start to find the satellites, and will begin tracking your location wherever you are.

 

By the way, my BB konked out on me today. Hope I can repair it

[RYANS]

lwfc : Thks for great info for maps!! add bbm???

 

redbeacon : huh ur phone spoilt? ive accept u in BBM, but didnt see ur name in my contacts....

 

 

Any ideas where to look for good quality accessories for BB? like silicon casing?

i just did a invisible shield(similiar to RaceShield) for my phone today, dont really like, see so many comments and reviews but still dissapoint me..

Edited May 15, 2010 by RYANS

[redbeacon]

RYANS: I've added you in. Do you see my request?

 

Silly me inserted the SIM card wrongly; i thought the phone was malfunctioning.