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Yes. But one suggestionl. The data plan is cool and all but why spend an extra $10 when you have a wifi capable phone? I have the $10 email only service and no data plan. My wifi works perfectly. If you're in the vicinity of a wifi network everyday then think about it. Save yourself 10 bucks a month and do justice to your wifi phone!
06-30-08 11:17 AM - That is a very valid point, sir!!Yes. But one suggestionl. The data plan is cool and all but why spend an extra $10 when you have a wifi capable phone? I have the $10 email only service and no data plan. My wifi works perfectly. If you're in the vicinity of a wifi network everyday then think about it. Save yourself 10 bucks a month and do justice to your wifi phone!
I have a question... have you ever attempted those WiFi application tests without the email data active?? I think the data plan for email ($9.99 from TMo) is able to do the activation for some apps... I am not 100% sure.
Just wondering because I currently run WiFi only and never had success with those apps!! I cancelled my data plan to save some extra bucks while I am in school, etc! Just wondering... maybe the email data is able to do the initical activation of the app... and then you can use the WiFi after the fact. I have always kind of wondered about this06-30-08 11:20 AM - Actually, no. The email plan does nothing to that effect. I got the email plan three days after I got my phone and in those three days my wifi was still going strong for browsing and stuffThat is a very valid point, sir!!
I have a question... have you ever attempted those WiFi application tests without the email data active?? I think the data plan for email ($9.99 from TMo) is able to do the activation for some apps... I am not 100% sure.
Just wondering because I currently run WiFi only and never had success with those apps!! I cancelled my data plan to save some extra bucks while I am in school, etc! Just wondering... maybe the email data is able to do the initical activation of the app... and then you can use the WiFi after the fact. I have always kind of wondered about this I got jive talk a little later but I still dont think there's any connection between email plan and the data that gets transmitted through wifi. Carriers wouldnt allow that because that like giving extra service for only $10.06-30-08 11:24 AM - Either way works. OTA (over the air) install direct to the device or download to the computer and load with Desktop Manager!! Both easy!!
As for the WiFi debate / dilemma... going to college I would advice the email only (or no data plan at all!!). Realistically, you are going to be on campus with WiFi everywhere... and you have a WiFi enabled device!! You can browse the internet and check email right from the BB Browser using WiFi!!
That is what I personally do to save some money
And, if you think about it... you should be within walking distance of a computer 99% of the time. For the rest of the time, do you really wanna be bothered by school related emails and have the distraction of a Berry dinging when you get an email? I am satisfied with my WiFi for the time being. I had a data plan but cancelled it, due to the fact I can use WiFi (which is always available int he locations I am).
06-30-08 11:27 AM - Yes most univs have wifi and I have wifi at home as well so I'm literally sorrounded by wifi wherever I am! Yes, you could use wifi on campus and a cable internet connection at home. Frankly, it depends on how much you really need to browse. For me email is more imp than surfing the net and I get email irrespective of whether I'm connected to wifi or not. But wifi is always good when I'm looking to kill time or when I'm on the Crackberry WAP site
Jivetalk...download it from the net onto your pc...upload onto your device. Check it out for 30 days (free trial). Then you can buy the activation code from your phone once the 30-day trial period is over.06-30-08 11:28 AM - I understand the WiFi on BlackBerries very well... don't get me wrong. The only tricky thing is activation of third party apps. I browse the web just fine without any data plan, etc.... and I know the email addon from TMo does not allow full data access or anything to the effect.Actually, no. The email plan does nothing to that effect. I got the email plan three days after I got my phone and in those three days my wifi was still going strong for browsing and stuff I got jive talk a little later but I still dont think there's any connection between email plan and the data that gets transmitted through wifi. Carriers wouldnt allow that because that like giving extra service for only $10.
I used to have the BIS thru TMo and cancelled it, deeming it unneccessary at this time I am not able to currently use some apps, such as GMail and the likes because they 1) Do not work with WiFi only or 2) Do work with WiFi only but do not have the means to complete the initial activation, which is done most of the time through the data plan.
I just didn't know if the email addon provided a little window so those third party apps can become active. Have you tried GMail, etc?? I will have to play around more with Opera and JiveTalk once I am home tonight from work. Is there a trial for JiveTalk, I forget.
*EDIT* I see from your above post that JiveTalk does have a trial period... I will test some of this tonight when I am home... As for Opera Mini... what is the point of using it when the BB Browser is just as fast (in OS 4.5!)?Last edited by bmcclure937; 06-30-08 at 11:33 AM.
06-30-08 11:31 AM - I dont have 4.5...wont install until the official version is out with Tmo. With 4.3 the BB browser just dies while loading certain websites..I guess its a little slow. But I still like it and Opera is just a back up. In fact I can view CNN videos on BB browser but not on Opera. There're times when I search a website on both browsers at the same time and then stick to the one which loads it faster...many times its Opera*EDIT* I see from your above post that JiveTalk does have a trial period... I will test some of this tonight when I am home... As for Opera Mini... what is the point of using it when the BB Browser is just as fast (in OS 4.5!)? So each has its own little advantages..For you, I think Opera wont be much of an advantage though considering you have 4.506-30-08 11:38 AM
