Anbody own a Blackberry??

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Anbody own a Blackberry??

Posted: 6/7/06 at 12:45pm

Or Crackberry as they are called in some circles. Thinking about getting one...are they worth it?

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#2

re: Anbody own a Blackberry??

Posted: 6/7/06 at 12:59pm

I am *so glad* I don't have one yet. Once you have one, you are pretty much required to work 24/7.

#3

re: Anbody own a Blackberry??

Posted: 6/7/06 at 1:02pm

I'm so technologically behind that I just got a camera phone about three months ago.

#4

re: Anbody own a Blackberry??

Posted: 6/7/06 at 1:03pm

My dad's got one...

I haven't seen him in a year or so...

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#5

re: Anbody own a Blackberry??

Posted: 6/7/06 at 1:03pm

There are a number of Windows based "smartphones" that most people I know prefer, ITers and users alike.

I'd check out CNET to get the lowdown.

Many companies used them preferably because they are considered more secure, but I dont believe that is the case anymore.

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#6

re: Anbody own a Blackberry??

Posted: 6/7/06 at 1:08pm

I went into T Mobile the other day to get one. But I didn't get the Blackberry, I got the T Mobile MDA. I forget what all, but it had more features--one of which being that I can use it as an mp3 player, which was my goal and justification.

It's very cool--but not as easy as a lap top if you are getting it for web access. Depends on what you want it for.

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#7

re: Anbody own a Blackberry??

Posted: 6/7/06 at 1:10pm

Mostly for a phone and emergency web access.

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#8

re: Anbody own a Blackberry??

Posted: 6/7/06 at 1:16pm

Then it's good for you. It's also a planner and has Word and other programs on it.

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#9

re: Anbody own a Blackberry??

Posted: 6/7/06 at 1:22pm

"Once you have one, you are pretty much required to work 24/7."

I don't know about that - most people I know who have one are never in the office anymore. I've seen my company's owner in the office less than 8 hours in the past month.

This morning I saw him in for 20 minutes & he was decked out in a polo shirt, shorts, and sandals.

#10

re: Anbody own a Blackberry??

Posted: 6/7/06 at 1:39pm

What I meant by working 24/7 was that when you have a Blackberry, you are reuquired to answer emails at all times...even on weekends and holidays. Even when they are not still physically in the office, they are working.

#11

re: Anybody own a Blackberry??

Posted: 6/7/06 at 1:50pm

I own one and I love it. It is a lifesaver when you are always on the run. It is very expensive but I don't know how I could live without it now.

Updated On: 6/7/06 at 01:50 PM

#12

re: Anybody own a Blackberry??

Posted: 6/7/06 at 2:36pm

If answering e-mail is work I want that job

#13

re: Anybody own a Blackberry??

Posted: 6/7/06 at 3:56pm

sigh, I was thinking that you talked about a Blackberry tree.

#14

re: Anybody own a Blackberry??

Posted: 6/13/06 at 4:04pm

I suppose I should use mine to do work ... they are wickedly handy for keeping in touch. The magical feature they have that I enjoy using most is the "off" button - when I leave the office, I use it.

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#15

re: Anybody own a Blackberry??

Posted: 6/15/06 at 4:39pm

WOT: They call them "Crackberry's" out here in California for the reasons you mentioned.

#16

re: Anybody own a Blackberry??

Posted: 6/15/06 at 5:05pm

Let's just say, I have two lawyer parents in NYC. I think their hands are beggining t omutate and for dents to hold the blackberry. They are always on them.

jrb, I love your av.

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#17

re: Anybody own a Blackberry??

Posted: 6/15/06 at 5:11pm

I've had a Sidekick for almost 2 years now and I expect to upgrade to a Blackberry when it finally dies.

I love having web access wherever I go, and I'm more productive on train rides.

#18

re: Anybody own a Blackberry??

Posted: 6/15/06 at 6:57pm

What if I just want a nice little cheap electronic planner?

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