- The 7100i is a nice phone and has its advantages and disadvantages. Some for me are
-I like the calender
-expense log pro
-ability to I'm which I can talk to my wife with
-ability to text email all from my phone
Disadvantages:
-no camera
-limited memory
-cant get videos of my kids
-limited to types of ringers only midi and wav
-no expansion slot for SD cards
-iden network doesn't have high speed internet
I could probrably go on and on about different things! I would never go back to a regular cell phone though! So if it is your only option id take it if its your only choice! Better than a cell phone!
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com04-03-08 09:41 PMLike 0 - The 7100i is a pretty good phone. When I got mine, I had the same choice between the 7100i and the 7520 for Nextel, which we're required to have for work (at least if we want them to expense our bills). The 7520 is just a bit too bulky for me. The 7100i is great, because it's more phone-like, so it's very comfortable to hold while talking on it. Admittedly, it's not the most modern of phones as it's been out for 2+ years now. It's not an antique either, however, and I'd still take it over a regular cell phone any day! Truthfully, the only real complaints I have with the phone are a result of having a Curve.
I also just want to note, it's an extremely durable and reliable phone. Working for and with industrial companies, this has proven a very useful feature for me. We've all dropped our phones or knocked them into something, and it still works great. It's never crashed on me or anything either.04-04-08 08:24 AMLike 0 - The 7100i is a pretty good phone. When I got mine, I had the same choice between the 7100i and the 7520 for Nextel, which we're required to have for work (at least if we want them to expense our bills). The 7520 is just a bit too bulky for me. The 7100i is great, because it's more phone-like, so it's very comfortable to hold while talking on it. Admittedly, it's not the most modern of phones as it's been out for 2+ years now. It's not an antique either, however, and I'd still take it over a regular cell phone any day! Truthfully, the only real complaints I have with the phone are a result of having a Curve.
I also just want to note, it's an extremely durable and reliable phone. Working for and with industrial companies, this has proven a very useful feature for me. We've all dropped our phones or knocked them into something, and it still works great. It's never crashed on me or anything either.04-06-08 01:54 PMLike 0 - I support 23 of the 7100i's and admit that that at first I hated them and refused to give up my pilot. After a few months, I've learned to love it. Like any smartphone/PDA there will be countless pros and cons. But, I've found the 7100i to be durable and dependable. As a matter of fact, many of our 7100i's have lasted longer then the employee - hows that for a switch
many of the 3rd party apps issues I've ran into, were more along the lines of not supporting Iden networks and not the handheld itself. I've had 3 or 4 publishers (from handago) tell me that sprint is restrictive in 3rd party OTA and/or allowing local certificates. my personal phone is a nextel i930 and I have same hassle getting 3rd party apps past the iden / local certificates
as for the age - yea 4 cellular years is like dog years, but then again, 4 years and its still going strong and still available.Last edited by skip7100; 04-09-08 at 05:30 PM. Reason: typo
04-08-08 07:19 AMLike 0 - There's a new iden BB coming out in mid summer. It'll have a camera and DC. I think it's gonna be something like a pearl. There keeping the details secret even from reps.04-20-08 12:24 PMLike 0
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- Paver, I was in the same boat. I must have Nextel for work and always wanted to try a BB. So I dumped my i870 and got a 7100i just over a month ago. While I wish it had the audio and media options the newer ones have I'll never go back to a regular phone. There are plenty of apps that work with 4.1 and above. I have nav4all (a free gps) running on it with no problems as long as I don't use the language option. I also am running eOffice, google maps, windows live search and much more. to have all my email pushed to my BB instantly keeps me in touch and with eoffice I can send directly to a fax or blue tooth printer. Then to have the web at your fingertips is awesome. though RIM announced a new IDEn BB by the end of the year I say jump in and you'll never look back.
Alex04-21-08 10:45 PMLike 0 - Paver, I was in the same boat. I must have Nextel for work and always wanted to try a BB. So I dumped my i870 and got a 7100i just over a month ago. While I wish it had the audio and media options the newer ones have I'll never go back to a regular phone. There are plenty of apps that work with 4.1 and above. I have nav4all (a free gps) running on it with no problems as long as I don't use the language option. I also am running eOffice, google maps, windows live search and much more. to have all my email pushed to my BB instantly keeps me in touch and with eoffice I can send directly to a fax or blue tooth printer. Then to have the web at your fingertips is awesome. though RIM announced a new IDEn BB by the end of the year I say jump in and you'll never look back.
Alex04-22-08 01:19 PMLike 0 - I have a 7100i, and I really love it. I have had if for 2 years now, but looking to upgrade. When I got mine it was the newest Iden, but new ones are coming. The other model you mentioned is bulky to me, I wanted a sleeker model. It really has been good to me, no complaints.08-04-08 10:52 PMLike 0
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My primary berry is the 8830 from vzw.
I have to also keep a 7100i for specific reasons ... have to ... anyway, it's the bigest garbage I've ever seen. I'm not ripping on RIM. In fact, I think it's SPRINT'S / NEXTEL'S fault with that old iDen bulky antiquated technology.
I wouldn't keep it if you paid me to....actually I am paid to keep it...
Anyway, if that's your only option I would advise switching carriers.08-06-08 10:53 PMLike 0 -
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