Why I hate my BlackBerry 8900

#1

You can record calls with any Sony Ericcson I have ever used. You said every basic phone. That's incorrect. I have had wayy more phones than probably anybody here. I can assure that most phones DO NOT have this function.

The camera sound. All newer phones in the USA don't have the mute function. Even the newer sony ericssons didn't. I had to flash to a dif firmware to get that feature on a c905. My w850i had no mute. I had to flash to a unbranded firmware to get that feature too.

I know how you feel about coming from a sony ericsson man. Trust me. I love the older sony ericssons. But you gotta adjust. Is phone recording really that important? Camera mute can be worked around from berryannoying or other apps.

Also. John check your pm box man.

[BlkBear]

Originally Posted by John Connor

My experience from Sony Ericsson w810i to Blackberry 8900 has been very frustrating.

Howdy John,

your problem #4
4. Alarm did not go off that morning

Is the daily alarm set to ON or Weekdays Only? When I first set the alarm on my phone, I set it for weekdays only, and had the same question the first weekend morning it didn't go off. The night before I wasn't paying attention that it was going to be a Sat when I wanted it go off.

As for the trackball, if there is dirt or oils from your fingers on it, it's now on the rollers (just like with mouse balls), and if you put the phone in your pocket without a case, there is pocket lint in the mix as well. That is not a trackball flaw, just something that happens when something other than the trackball, rolls over the rollers inside the TB housing. Now having said that, I have had my phone since Sept 11th 2008, and so far other than having a dirty looking trackball, it has not stopped working yet. But it may also be due to work, and me washing my hands several times a day out of habit.

[barbwyr]

Originally Posted by BlkBear

(just like with mouse balls)

Your mouse balls have dirt and oil on them?? My mouse doesn't have any balls!?!

LMAO!! Sorry...When you see something funny you gotta laugh.

[John Connor]

Originally Posted by BlkBear

Howdy John,

your problem #4
4. Alarm did not go off that morning

Is the daily alarm set to ON or Weekdays Only? When I first set the alarm on my phone, I set it for weekdays only, and had the same question the first weekend morning it didn't go off. The night before I wasn't paying attention that it was going to be a Sat when I wanted it go off.

As for the trackball, if there is dirt or oils from your fingers on it, it's now on the rollers (just like with mouse balls), and if you put the phone in your pocket without a case, there is pocket lint in the mix as well. That is not a trackball flaw, just something that happens when something other than the trackball, rolls over the rollers inside the TB housing. Now having said that, I have had my phone since Sept 11th 2008, and so far other than having a dirty looking trackball, it has not stopped working yet. But it may also be due to work, and me washing my hands several times a day out of habit.

I have set it on weekdays only but it was wednesday when it happened.

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[John Connor]

Originally Posted by barbwyr

Your mouse balls have dirt and oil on them?? My mouse doesn't have any balls!?!

LMAO!! Sorry...When you see something funny you gotta laugh.

He is referring to old mouse with a ball underneath them.. Not the optical mouse.. But I get your pun

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[barbwyr]

Originally Posted by John Connor

He is referring to old mouse with a ball underneath them.. Not the optical mouse.. But I get your pun

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So if my mouse is old and blind???...oh nevermind.

[ilnb425]

Originally Posted by John Connor

2. The trackball started having the problems just after a month. Am I supposed to open up my brand new phone just after a month and void warranty?

3. Why do I have to pay for small things like muting my camera? Shouldn't this be a native option on BB OS?

4. You are suggesting to trade my brand new phone? If you are thn its insane, paying $200 for a phone like this and trading it in a month?

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[Leonchek]

I agree about lack of recording calls, also a bit stuck trying to figure out how to setup the call log with the time of calls incoming, outgoing and missed...

[TunedFast]

Cell phones are just like any other electronic device.. stores don't take them back after 14 days usually but I would still take it up with the manufacturer. If they won't help you, switch to another model.

[barbwyr]

Originally Posted by TunedFast

Cell phones are just like any other electronic device.. stores don't take them back after 14 days usually but I would still take it up with the manufacturer. If they won't help you, switch to another model.

Since you only have 6 posts and no BB or Smart phone I won't pick on you, but he can exchange his phone for a new one if it is not functioning properly for up to 1 yr. AT&T, who is his carrier, will ship him out a refurbished unit to replace his and he sends his back in. His other option is to go to the nearest AT&T warranty depot and they will exchange it there. However there are not many of them so the mail is the usuall method of warranty exchange.

Some carriers, Verizon I believe actually have them in store and do the exchanges there for you.

Also, if it's under 30 days with AT&T youget a new unit not a refurb. Hope that helps you when you do get a BB. :-)

[John Connor]

Originally Posted by ilnb425

If there are problems with the phone trading it in for a new one should be FREE!

I called up ATT, they are not ready to exchange it with new one. They can only exchange it with refurbished phone. Son of a gun

[lak611]

Originally Posted by John Connor

I called up ATT, they are not ready to exchange it with new one. They can only exchange it with refurbished phone. Son of a gun

You might be better off with a refurbished one. They probabaly tested the trackball good to make sure it works. You still will have your warranty on the refurbished phone if there happens to be something wrong with it.

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[skeeterman]

I love my blackberry and feel there is no better phone than the blackberry.But i have also experienced the no alarm issue twice.I have had this phone for only 30 days.Hopefully it wont happen anymore.

[smijes]

Get the "refurb"
I just got one from Tmo, and it was actually a brand new device. I've heard that its RIMs policy to send out new phones anyway. At least for Tmo.

You wont regret it. You wont even be able to tell its "refurb" material.
Just have them ship it to you and you will be much happier with the device.