Bold vs Curve 8900

Hi
Other than the ability to hook up to 3G networks is there anything else that the Bold can do that the new Curve 8900 can't do?
If there are no 3G networks (and none planned) in my region (and I don't travel very often) is there any compelling reason not to go for the Curve 8900?
Thanks
Matthew

MY personal opinion, IF all things are equal to you between the two devices, get the 8900, as you have increased 128MB application memory, double that of other (and Bold) devices.
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I have just signed with 3 Australia for their bb network which comes with the Bold 9000...however I am thinking of getting the Curve 8900. Before I do that though, I'd like to make sure that:
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Hi,
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You have a BlackBerry Data plan right? I'm assuming so since it works sometimes
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How can I get my blackberry curve 8900 to update to 5.0 and get wifi to work?

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Hi and Welcome to the Forums!
While you can (with just a trick or two) use any carriers OS package for your specific model number, it won't do any good since all 5.0 level OS's require a data plan, regardless of which carrier. So, without that, you can't update to 5.0. Further, it is the data plan that activates BIS -- which is what is used to run the BlackBerry Browser...hence that non-functionality also. Basically, a BB without a data plan is, to many, pretty useless.
There are other browsers that bypass BIS and will use a generic data plan (assuming you have that)...OperaMini and Bolt come to mind. You might give those a try.
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Glitches like this will often correct themself.
Try another reboot as described. Leave the BlackBerry powered on.
Remove the battery for five minutes, replace and reboot.
If it continues, you may need to simple reload or upgrade the operating system.
What is your Operating System loaded to your device?
Look at Options > About, third line down beginning with a "v.4.x.xxx"
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Two posts on the same subject? Not necessary.
Have a look at my response in your other thread:
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Something similar happens to me. I have to keep resending the service books and then it works fine, try this, at least it will stop you keep doing a hard reset. I have read somewhere else that this can be influenced by having your phone to turn off at night etc. So for now I have turned this feature off. I can actually receive emails via wifi and the failure is only on GPRS. It sounds a bit strange but I am also becoming convinced that it only occurs when I leave home, go somewhere else and then come back.
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I got a curve 8900 and it was slightly faulty so i got another one and got told that the device switch wizard copies pretty much everything to phonebook, messages, calender dates etc
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Also does my pin stay the same?
Im desperate to know before i actually proceed in doing this
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Q4you wrote:
HOWEVER does it also copy my messenger contacts? Yes, it does.
Also does my pin stay the same? No, it does not. The PIN is a unique identifier for each BlackBerry and is not duplicated, copied or assignable.
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FREE Call & SMS Blocker for Curve 8900

Is there anyone know an application for blocking unwanted call & SMS FREEWARE for Curve 8900???
like black&whitelist... but i don't want the shareware...
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I don't know of a free one. You can also look at iCallManager.
Meanwhile if you want to block ALL SMS messages, you can do that at Options > Security > Firewall settings and check the items you want blocked completely.
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BB Curve 8900 died and will turn on but still has the red "off" sign

Hi all. Great site.
I have a Blackberry Curve 8900 and last night the battery completely drained and I could not connect it to a charger until I arrived at work this morning. I plugged the phone in around 9:00 A.M., and even now at 2:00 P.M. it is still not charged.
Strangely, the phone WILL turn on if connected to the charger, but the radio is still off. The red "OFF" sign is still there on the upper-right corner of the screen.
Is there something I can do to get it to actually charge back to where I can use it?
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Hi and Welcome to the Forums!
These batteries typically do not like to be fully drained. Sometimes doing so renders them useless. But, there are a few things for you to try before you determine that as the root cause.
1) Get a new known good battery. See if it will charge properly in your BB. If so, then your battery is indeed damaged and useless.
2) Give your battery to another known good BB of the exact same model. See if it will charge properly. If so, then your BB or your charger may be damaged.
3) Try a different known-good charger in a known-good wall outlet. If it will charge now, then you know it to be your charger to be damaged.
These steps will help determine where the root cause is, which will guide you to the actions necessary to remedy the situation.
Good luck!
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I am a locksmith with Carl's Lock Shop in Co. Spgs, CO.
We view a particular web site with our shop cameras in order to sell our services...
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You will automatically be re-directed to thier mobile site...
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T-Mobile Black Berry/ PDA support is no help at all...(have tried every setting in the phone and some settings only an **bleep** would attempt)
Have been connected with Black Berry support to no avail also...(if 877-255-2377 case # 7151298 was a legit deal( they seemed kinda dumb)
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I don't need them to tell me that...
I figured that out before I called them and spent hours trying to fix the un-fixable...
Dumb as I am, I know when I have bought a "Pig-In-A-Poke".
Oh Yeah the Streaming video on this piece of junk skips and locks up unless your on Wi-Fi so don't believe the "Hype" about how good it plays...
"IF" anybody has any ideas on what will fix this thing...
Call me direct at (phone number edited out for privacy)
Thnx,
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problem not solved...
cliked solve button inadvertantly...
Message Edited by Stanghurd on 06-22-2009 04:21 PM
Message Edited by Jonathan_K on 06-23-2009 01:42 PM
Stang

Hi and Welcome to the Forums!
This area of the forums is for Welcomes and Introductions only...no device support here. Your post will shortly be moved to the proper place so that the right experts can see it and provide assistance:
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Good luck!
Message Edited by sdgardne on 06-22-2009 12:40 PM
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