Empower HTML Mail Viewer vs BBMail Smart e-mail Viewer

[colaberry]

I think these have always been compatible with the pearl, from what I read on the websites.

[JMD]

I see BBSmart has to go to the internet everytime you want to view an e mail, would this use up a lot of bandwith viewing about 25 emails a day?

Thanks

[cdmaguy]

There doesn't seem to be many apps out there compatable with 4.3.0.71. I would love to have an email app and maybe a browser app. Neither Empower or BBSmart will load on my phone. Any suggestions, (other than wait)?

[eZainny]

Hi cdmaguy,

BBSmart Email Viewer is compatible with the 4.3 OS.

To install, using your BlackBerry, navigate to the following website using the Blackberry Internet Browser:

http://www.blackberrysmart.com/otatrial.html

Pick the 8130 (4.3 OS) install file on the website that loads and then just follow on through the prompts.

Cheers,
eZainny.

[eddo3]

I demo'd both. Empower felt faster due to no "images loading" bar. I thought I wanted the bbsmart calendar/task feature for my work emails but in reality, work emails aren't html anyway. I deleted both and use the built-in app for work and gmail mobile for my personal stuff. Works for me.

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[RickMarshall]

I got my bb (technically it's my wifes) in September. Love it, I play with it whenever I can. I've installed lots of free apps, with the plan of buying some apps for xmas -- It counts as a gift for her

Was planning to buy BBsmart (& JiveTalk) after reviewing the posts. Seemed liked the app of choice. Lots of good posting after the September 11th review by berryreview.

Didn't give it more thought until I saw today's review of Empower HTML. Great to have a choice. I'm gonna try both trial versions and let my wife decide between the two.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Updated:

We tried both over the hollidays. My wife chose Empower HTML Pro for mainly two reasons. It is faster & it's cheaper ($15 this month only).

Things I noticed: Both apps run well. BBSmart does a little better rendering the page. Empower HTML has some blank black areas where either pictures or background should be. BBSmart appears to run only when the HTML email is opened, hince the progress bar and delay while downloading pictures. Nice, if you don't like apps running in the background (me). Annoying, if you expect it to be as fast as opening SMS msgs (my wife). Empower prefeches pictures so emails open right away. I like that it caches picutes on my SD card where I have the space. The first day or so, I saw Empower in my "Switch To" menu, but it has since dissappeared. If you want speed, get Empower. If you want low-overhead, get BBSmart.

[kurrupt_1]

Originally Posted by cdmaguy

There doesn't seem to be many apps out there compatable with 4.3.0.71. I would love to have an email app and maybe a browser app. Neither Empower or BBSmart will load on my phone. Any suggestions, (other than wait)?

Just be patient. I'm running 4.5 on my curve and its the same deal it just doesnt work.

[alessandro_b]

Do you need BIS for them?