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I would love to another BBOS 7 update, but I'm not holding my breath!!
Passport SE: All the snooty prestige of a device with a precious metal in the name at less than half the price!08-16-16 08:26 PMLike 0 -
Passport SE: All the snooty prestige of a device with a precious metal in the name at less than half the price!08-16-16 08:31 PMLike 0 - I've not seen anything "stop working" on my Passport, either. There's a BlackBerry 10 update coming directly, with another planned next year.
I would love to another BBOS 7 update, but I'm not holding my breath!!
Passport SE: All the snooty prestige of a device with a precious metal in the name at less than half the price!08-16-16 09:35 PMLike 0 -
- I found this thread during my latest search to feed my nostalgia of the BlackBerry Bold 9900.
What can I say, the hitherto 9900 stowed in a box now has a new lease of life. It works perfectly!
Edit:
I hit post too soon - sorry.
The keyboard, size and weight are all perfect - I regret moving to the Q10 and then to the Classic (all impulse buys I am sure). I sometimes go into bouts of vitriolic rage when I recall the withdrawal of support to OS 5, 6 and then 7 devices. Why BlackBerry? Why?
Unfortunately the 9900 does not do video calling via BBM. I travel quite a bit - so getting BIS with a new SIM or wifi in a country like Sudan can be challenging. These factors also persuaded me to move to BlackBerry 10.
ClassicSQC100-1/10.3.1.257609-18-16 10:16 AMLike 0 - I found this thread during my latest search to feed my nostalgia of the BlackBerry Bold 9900.
What can I say, the hitherto 9900 stowed in a box now has a new lease of life. It works perfectly!
Unfortunately the 9900 does not do video calling via BBM. I travel quite a bit - so getting BIS with a new SIM or wifi in a country like Sudan can be challenging. These factors also persuaded me to move to BlackBerry 10.
ClassicSQC100-1/10.3.1.2576
Nope, voice calling for me, they can wait to see me in person
Sent from my BlackBerry 9900 using Tapatalk09-18-16 11:32 AMLike 0 - Hi, Ralph. Nice post. Still using BB 9900 here, all the time (it's my only phone). And still happy with it09-25-16 01:29 AMLike 0
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How long have you used it now???
Sent from my BlackBerry 9900 using TapatalkMiguel1970 likes this.09-25-16 01:33 AMLike 1 - I actually got it kind of late, when it was already considered an 'old' device for the market, almost three years ago. There are some things and apps that I miss, of course (Skype, Pocket, BBM 10, a faster and better browser, a better Twitter, a cbr files reader, more and more online media), and losing Whatsapp at the end of this year is going to be a big problem for me, since that's the main way to communicate with all of my friends and family in Spain (I live in Canada, and none of them have BBM or are even thinking about it). I also wish it had a better video camera (no zoom in my device). But, at the end, nothing really essential is missing. I don't care about games or Instagram or reverse cameras, and the keyboard and the whole messaging system are just, in my opinion, unbeatable. The phone calls quality is superb, and the battery is very decent. I also love the size, the design, the rss feed native app, the little red notification light... Even the weight! You know that feeling, when you spot a Bold in a TV series, or in a movie But, for me, the most important reason to keep it would be more 'ideological', or environmental, if you want. I really think we should resist, when possible, this crazy consumerist pressure to keep buying new devices every two years. As they say, the most ethical phone is the one you already have (and if it's a Bold, you're pretty well covered). Anyway, thank you for all your comments in this thread. It's been a pleasure to read them.
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09-25-16 02:20 AMLike 0 - I actually got it kind of late, when it was already considered an 'old' device for the market, almost three years ago. There are some things and apps that I miss, of course (Skype, Pocket, BBM 10, a faster and better browser, a better Twitter, a cbr files reader, more and more online media), and losing Whatsapp at the end of this year is going to be a big problem for me, since that's the main way to communicate with all of my friends and family in Spain (I live in Canada, and none of them have BBM or are even thinking about it). I also wish it had a better video camera (no zoom in my device). But, at the end, nothing really essential is missing. I don't care about games or Instagram or reverse cameras, and the keyboard and the whole messaging system are just, in my opinion, unbeatable. The phone calls quality is superb, and the battery is very decent. I also love the size, the design, the rss feed native app, the little red notification light... Even the weight! You know that feeling, when you spot a Bold in a TV series, or in a movie But, for me, the most important reason to keep it would be more 'ideological', or environmental, if you want. I really think we should resist, when possible, this crazy consumerist pressure to keep buying new devices every two years. As they say, the most ethical phone is the one you already have (and if it's a Bold, you're pretty well covered). Anyway, thank you for all your comments in this thread. It's been a pleasure to read them.
Actually there is a very good Instagram app called "Client For Instagram" that I use quite successfully on the 9900. I know, I was shocked too to find out about it!!
I guess if we do lose Whatsapp, they will HAVE TO download BBM, its not that big a file if I recall, or the other option is simple emailing because the LINE app is terrible on the 9900 IMO but it did work. I recall a lot of freezing and it is nothing compared to BBM or whatsapp. Also our BBM in OS7 has NO ADDS that everyone with BB10 is complaining about. It functions as raw and pure as it did in 2011, the way it was meant to perform.
I too have NEVER had static on this device during a call. The ear speaker volume is TWICE as loud as my iphone and this is appreciated if talking on a noisy street or at the Toronto Stock Market (likely what it was designed for) and no I do not work there, just drawing a comparison.
I love the red light also and I really miss it when I use my iphone which actually seems kind of boring in comparison, because of this. I know that sounds like insanity but what does the iphone do other than just sit there? At least the Blackberry, just sitting there untouched, can be functional and still alert us to activity visually if set to silent.
I'm with you, I don't feel any pressure to buy any new device when the experience I have now is satisfying all my needs and is still "fun" to use. The last time I felt the need to have the latest and greatest was 2009 when I just had to have the Moto RAZR2 because it was shinier than my RAZR1 and this was a huge mistake because the RAZR2 had a defective hinge on the flip and started cracking and only lasted about 9 months! I had sold the other by then and regretted it!
Sent from my BlackBerry 9900 using Tapatalk09-26-16 12:13 AMLike 0 - I just bought one today and I'm over the moon. However, I should've made the purchase... 5 years ago. Better late than never.anon(9721108) likes this.09-30-16 05:10 PMLike 1
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But of course you have to use your own discretion...09-30-16 05:59 PMLike 0 - It doesn't stop me. The problem is the pop up keeps popping up rapid fire. It makes it impossible to surf the web because the pop up won't stop popping up no matter how many times I dismiss it.09-30-16 06:01 PMLike 0
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After a reboot do you ever get a white screen just showing your email addy at the top? I always have to clear that page, no biggie, but it might have something to do with the Enterprize folder that runs in the open apps page.
Sent from my BlackBerry 9900 using Tapatalk09-30-16 06:39 PMLike 0 - Hmm after about 2 times mine goe away.
After a reboot do you ever get a white screen just showing your email addy at the top? I always have to clear that page, no biggie, but it might have something to do with the Enterprize folder that runs in the open apps page.
Sent from my BlackBerry 9900 using Tapatalk09-30-16 06:55 PMLike 0 -
I've noticed only SOME sites have the security pop up but they are pretty few and far between. General Google searches are no problem and about 95% or more of my searches are perfect, no issues.
Sent from my BlackBerry 9900 using Tapatalk10-01-16 03:34 PMLike 0 -
- I used a 9900 before my Q10. Now I'm on a Priv. The nostalgia I have for the BBOS days is immense.
My 9900 was great in every aspect except for battery life. I carried around an extra battery just to get through the day.
I'm not an active 9900 user, but I did see someone using one in the Panera nearby. It was probably a work phone however because she was holding an iPhone in her other hand. You can add that to your list if you want10-05-16 09:00 PMLike 0 - I used a 9900 before my Q10. Now I'm on a Priv. The nostalgia I have for the BBOS days is immense.
My 9900 was great in every aspect except for battery life. I carried around an extra battery just to get through the day.
I'm not an active 9900 user, but I did see someone using one in the Panera nearby. It was probably a work phone however because she was holding an iPhone in her other hand. You can add that to your list if you want
I think it has been about 2 years since I saw another person using a 9900. I still see them for sale at an electronics repair shop where I got mine.
"The 99's charms will tug at your heart. Nothing else ever approached such exquisite perfection"-idssteve10-06-16 02:34 AMLike 0
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