1. scotchjeff#CB's Avatar
    I have been unhappy with Sprint/Android for 14 months now...I am now going back to BB and plan to sign with AT&T with a BB9900 and a PB. I am going to have my IT dept install a BESx server to run along side my MS Exchange server.

    Are there any issues with the PB 2.0 and the 9900 using the rroyy bridge?

    I planned to do this a month ago before 2.0 came out...just want to make sure i can bridge with AT&T and the rroyy OTA bridge without paying for the $50/month plan from AT&T
    02-26-12 11:18 AM
  2. justincase1911's Avatar
    Only one problem I can think of. If you are married, your wife will yell at you a lot to "Put that *#@$ thing down!!!"

    BTW, Why, in the name of all that's holy, would you go to att? Oh well, I guess if you have really deeeeeeeeeeep pockets, they will be more than happy to suck every last dime out of them.
    BrizzadMan, eds817 and BearSnout like this.
    02-26-12 12:46 PM
  3. Mister216's Avatar
    Welcome back to the BB family. For all us faithful crackberry users. Our patience has paid off and the new OS update has to have Apple drooling with envy. To be able to control your Playbook with your phone as a mouse is simply genius
    02-26-12 12:55 PM
  4. NaijaBerry's Avatar
    Buyers beware PB and BB9900 is likely to cause serious problems for you by totally wiping out your social and love life due to extreme addiction!!

    There is a remedy for love life issues, buy an extra 16GB for the sole purpose of pacification!

    On a more serious note only real issue is the battery life of both devices, extra PB charger kept handy, problem solved!!

    I use my combo in a region where 3g is a joke I can't imagine the love you'd be getting over there, remember also only one data plan for both devices!
    BearSnout likes this.
    02-26-12 12:59 PM
  5. JamesDax3's Avatar
    Why not go to t-Mobile for your 9900? Better rates and bridge for free.
    Nels likes this.
    02-26-12 02:02 PM
  6. byul's Avatar
    99XX + PlayBook Combo = tag team. It will beat you up and makes you shiver.
    02-26-12 02:07 PM
  7. scotchjeff#CB's Avatar
    I am going AT&T because I need/want to talk and surf at the same time....I have had tmobile before...coverage is bad.
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    02-26-12 02:07 PM
  8. Bob80220's Avatar
    The combination of the Bold 9900 and PlayBook is awesome!!! No problems with the Bridge app from rroyy...works like a champ. I've been with AT&T for 21 years. It is no better or worse than the competition. They all suck in my opinion....I'm use to dealing with AT&T and I really don't have the time or patience to get acquainted with another providers issues. From what I read on this forum every provider gets bashed for one reason or another...just sayin.
    02-26-12 04:00 PM
  9. kill_9's Avatar
    I have been unhappy with Sprint/Android for 14 months now...I am now going back to BB and plan to sign with AT&T with a BB9900 and a PB. I am going to have my IT dept install a BESx server to run along side my MS Exchange server.
    If you intend to manage the BlackBerry PlayBook in a manner similar to BlackBerry smartphone management when activated on BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express, you will need to sign-up for the BlackBerry Mobile Fusion trial and require a separate server or virtual machine.
    02-26-12 04:20 PM
  10. eds817's Avatar
    A fantastic combination
    02-26-12 04:25 PM
  11. scotchjeff#CB's Avatar
    I don't think i will need BB mobile fusion, I plan for the PB to just be an extension of the 9900
    02-27-12 08:27 AM
  12. dtancu's Avatar
    The issue you will have is battery life on BB 9900. If I don't use Bridge at all during the day, my Bold battery lasts 1 to 1,5 days with moderate use.
    If I switch Bluetooth +Bridge on and leave it like this permanently with the Playbook in vicinity, it doesn't last one day.
    Will see what OS 7.1 brings in terms of battery improvements
    02-27-12 08:33 AM
  13. domenic_lo_russo's Avatar
    No issues with battery life due to bridge...I'm running the latest leaked 7.1
    02-27-12 09:08 AM
  14. BearSnout's Avatar
    Another positive vote from me. I have the 9900 and 32gb Playbook... match made in heaven.
    02-27-12 09:14 AM
  15. dtancu's Avatar
    No issues with battery life due to bridge...I'm running the latest leaked 7.1
    That's good to hear.
    Problem is not to keep Bridge or Bluetooth enabled on the BB 9900. Problem is if the BB and Playbook are close one to each other, this keeps Bluetooth active on the Bold hence consumes battery.
    You can have Bluetooth and Bridge enabled on the 9900 and if you leave your Playbook at home, nothing will drain your batteery on the Bold.
    02-27-12 09:24 AM
  16. Phylth's Avatar
    Check with your IT people to ensure your office has a version of BES capable of running the Playbook. I have the Bold / Playbook combo and everything's great, but my office's BES version makes email attachments a problem per this post.

    Otherwise, fantastic.

    Dave
    02-27-12 11:23 AM
  17. nicofromparis's Avatar
    I confirme bold 9900 + pb 32 is fantastic, no issue until now.
    02-27-12 03:01 PM
  18. bbmme's Avatar
    Mines been pretty good. My only problem is when bridging, using the playbook connects 100% but through my 9900 sometime eh. Pretty minor stuff.
    02-27-12 03:10 PM
  19. -RYknow's Avatar
    Zero issues for me! Using 9930 with PB 32gb. Couldn't be happier!

    -RYknow
    02-27-12 03:16 PM
  20. byul's Avatar
    I have no problems bridging both devices, if i turn my bluetooth on it will connect right away.
    02-27-12 03:17 PM
  21. neoflasher's Avatar
    i have the 9930/playbook 64gb combo (sprint) and am completely satisfied.. Unlimited data is a big +++
    02-27-12 03:20 PM
  22. Nelis's Avatar
    I have the 9900 and PB with at&t and rroyy. No problem whatsoever!!! My wife does get pissed at me once in a while though
    02-27-12 03:30 PM
  23. JamesDax3's Avatar
    Was at T-Mobile today looking at some Blackberrys. T-Mobile is crazy. They want $299 (after rebate) for the 9900 and $249(after rebate) for the 9810. lmao Guess I'll have to settle for the 9360 which is $79(after rebate). smh

    $299 might be ok for the 9900 but my friend is getting upgraded to the 9810 on AT&T for only $49. lol WTF T-Mobile?
    02-27-12 03:37 PM
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