blubs

Hey All,

I've just had a Blackberry 8900 Curve for work. Just getting my head around it but there is one thing I cannot work out.

Can you set it to chime or sound when an e-mail comes in? I've checked the settings and it's not obvious.

It looks like it may only be via an application or crackberry. Can anyone shed any light?

Cheers

blubs

bigsinky

into setup
sounds and ring tones
pick a profile e.g loud
messages
pick what type of message e.g text email

then all the things you need are in there

PM me your BB PIN if you need further advice. loads of BB users on here

blubs

Thx for the reply.

I don't seem to have any option in 'set up' other than;

Set Up Wizard
Set Up Wi-Fi
Set Up Bleutooth

Tried all these. Have also tried setting a new profile up but there is no option to set any ring tone or chime for incoming mail.

blubs (taking a break after trying this since about 10am this morning!!)

bigsinky

sorry its in the options menu

blubs

Got it!

Sorted - Cheers.

blubs

Jamescsti

Get downloading some apps for it now!
Start with quickpull lite (can be found free) and Berry Buzz (can be found cheap)
Theres also a free app called Poynt which is rather good for the 8900, finds cinema listings, restraunts and any other business you need whereever you are.

bigsinky

new OS for it as well. just upgraded my Bold to 5.0.238

Snazy

Oh listen to you Blackberry nuts! You make them sound like the best thing since sliced bread.

One thing to say....

"Should have bought an iPhone!"

Oh, hang on, thats not right is it!!!!!

Blubs, do yourself a favour, get on BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) and add 254D4E45 Thats meeeee. Im usually about to answer little questions, and help where I can. Comes in quite handy.

BerryBuzz is cool. Check some of the download websites for demo's and discounts. BerryWeather is also a good one, comprehensive. QuickPull I agree definatly, then its really down to what you want from it really.

I have to say, getting back to the OP..... The setting up for alerts is simply mindblowing lol. I still only have very basic alerts, but have to say, most of the time the sounds are off, and I rely on the different coloured alerts from BerryBuzz But there are a LOT of options, in holster and out of holster, for each profile.

Quickest way to find them is hit the berry button, select the speaker which allows you to choose which profile, select advanced from the bottom, et voila you can edit each profile from there.

Welcome to Blackberry

Snazy

PS, Sinky...... why the hell was I not informed there was a BB thread on here !!!
You know the rules, BBM me IMMEDIATLY !!!

Now get outside and punish yourself... You know what to do

GlesgaKiss

I need a Blackberry so I can join this super cool club.

I have actually been wanting one for a while tbh.

GlesgaKiss

Which BBs do you guys have? It's a toss up between the 8900 Curve and the 9000 Bold. Is there a massive difference between the two?

subaruturbo_18

9000 has a 2 mp camera but 3g+, 8900 has 3.2 mp camera but only edge data speed (not 3g) , 9000 is also bigger so keys are bigger. 8900 is for girls

Jamescsti

I have the 8900 curve. I fully intended to get the bold then I saw the size of the thing. Too bulky for my taste.
Curve is fine for men comfortable with their sexuality! Lol

Jaybird-UK

I have a BB 8900 from work but prefer iphone any day

Snazy

Honestly.....
Neither anymore, wait for the 9630 Tour or the 9700 Onyx if you ask me.

If you want one of the current ones, it would be the 8900 for me.
There is always the 8520 Curve (newest one on the market in the UK)

The differences between the 8900 and 9000 are as explained already.
Keys are not actually any bigger on the Bold, just a different keyboard, and interestingly merged where the manly 8900's are seperate

Also the 3G vs EDGE battle rages on. Day to day it really makes very little difference to usage other than 3G being more of a drain on the battery.

Jaybird, fair observation, but for me I hate touch phones, so the BB wins it. Definatly the new generation

GlesgaKiss

Cheers. I've never really had a usefull phone before if that makes sense! Well they've all made calls and texts but apps are obviously the thing to have these days. Would be good to be able to find cinema listings or places to eat etc.

Do you know when the new ones are due for UK release? Just scanned through a few reviews on the net and as you say, it's probably worth waiting when I'm spending the money.

Snazy

There is no proper date for the Onyx, but I believe the Tour should be with us by Xmas, some networks anyway.
The 8520 is here already on Voda.
There are some good write ups on Crackberry for the reading. Kev M is a pretty down to earth reviewer.

There are useful apps for the BB's, which work on most models these days, not as many as the iPhone. But then I use just a select few apps for my daily life anyway

Having your email arrive real time, have international NON network IM (usable even with the GSM turned off and using WiFi instead) and various other tasks.
Of all the smart phones I have owned, I can officially say I use my smartphone properly now, and would not wanna be without one again now

Given the delivery dates, you would not be daft to get an 8900 as a first BB, and then decide which of the new ones would suit you best next year.

All Torque

I got a curve i love it as i can get email alerts from a programme i use on the net and even reply back if i need to, i did have a N series nokia and although i could get the alerts i couldn`t reply back. Ok i also have a 1st gen iPhone and can get and reply its just the touch screen that i just dont like. Oh and i aso have a G1 and that dont reply back to who i want without giving all the message boby. there is a fault with the BB though that the iPhone and G1 does ok so i`m just waiting for a phone with the combination of all 3. Oh and i love the BB for GTalk and Yahoo i can get them on the iPhone and G1 but their 3rd party DLs one think about the BB i`m not happy with i have to pay to be able to talk in real life chat to my facebook friends i get that free on iPhone G1 and Nseries.

Snazy

Eh you have lost me
Do you mean on Facebook chat ? I could have sworn there were a couple of apps out there which linked all IM programs inc FB, for free.

Ultimatly it sounds like the issues are more with the software developers, than the devices themselves.
Its a frustration for me too lol

All Torque

Umm yes the Facebook chat is the only one that i have found. I got a free one on both iPhone and G1 that has them all included but its not available for the Blackberry.

Snazy

To be honest I have never looked into it properly, FB messaging seems so unreliable on a PC, god knows what its like on a mobile. Could be good, but hey lol.

I see what you mean though, not too many IM apps out there for free, not that merge them all anyway.

I spend most of my time on BBM anyway lol

All Torque

LoL i`ve never used that and to think that is preinstalled as well.

Snazy

BBM is superb
Great for international chat on the move. Dont have to use a GSM connection for it. Made some good mates all over the world through it. Always nice to have people on tap who can help with any issues etc

bigsinky

Yes Master [hangs head in shame]

urban

iTrader: (1)

Click on the speaker icon - top left of phone.
Then choose advanced and pick the profile - all the ring tones and alerts are in there (We'll they are on mine anyway)

Snazy

Speaker icon will depend on what theme is being used for the home screen
But yeah, if its there you will get the same menu

All Torque

On about themes any good stes to DL from, free if possible lol.

J4CKO

iTrader: (1)

I got the email sayign my 8900 is on its way at work, hoping to go down to one device, rather than my old style BB and LG phone.

Snazy

Yup there is a whole forum full of them
BlackBerry Curve 8900 Themes - BlackBerry Forums at CrackBerry.com

Some good ones on there.
Hope that helps.

Jacko, thats good news
Cant wait to be able to change my BB now lol, all old and mouldy