I have been a user of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 for four months now and I believe it is ample time to give it some review.
My main use is email since at my workplace we have systems implemented that send out automated emails for certain metrics that we need to monitor on a real time and semi real time basis. This gives me some flexibility to be off my desk and attend to meetings without missing important emails. Urgent client emails can be answered as soon as possible.
I can say that I have not yet maximized the use of this phone’s other features. Here’s a round up on what I do with my smartphone. Do note that I am subscribe to an unlimited Data plan, if you are not, heavy data usage may incur you huge amount in your bill.
1. Email (of course, it’s a BlackBerry)
2. Call and SMS (of course, it’s a cellphone)
3. GPS, during out of town trips Google maps is very handy. Given that you have at least a GPRS signal.
4. News, I use Viigo. With default settings you can read news from various sources. With some setup, you can have local news (Inquirer and Manila Bulletin)
5. Read reports on MS Excel, they come in as attachments. No need to open my computer for quick report reading.
6. Photos, quick photo taking. Reference, evidence, and etc.
7. Browsing, it’s internet on the palm of your hands. Need to know movie schedules? Reviews of product you intend to buy out of impulse, browse anything that can be found on the internet.
8. Calendar, helps out organize my schedule.
9. And of course BBM! A BlackBerry is nothing without it.
10. Skype and Live messenger, I need not elaborate. Other IMs are supported as well.
These are the top usage of my BlackBerry, but not limited to the list.
It’s a must have for those who need (also want?) to be always connected.
To summarize, it’s a huge leap from the average cellphone with all it’s features. It’s not a phone for everyone since others may prefer iphone or android.
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July 28, 2010 at 9:48 am
Paolo
Got a deal that works to my advantage
I am on plan1599, I downgraded to Plan500 (free call minutes and text messgae allowance are reduced as well) but I would have to get the Supersurf unlimited data add-on of P1200 tied in to my contract. Therefore my Monthly service fee is just P1700, only P101 pesos addition to my original plan but I get unlimited data.
For those who are on BB Bold 9700 P1599 bundle, check with Globe if they still have this offer.
July 31, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Dan Emmanuel R. Ventura
Nice review there sir! I’m also a Globe BB 9700 owner and subscriber, and I really do text much. My bill exceed the 1599 limit and goes over 2k sometimes. That’s why I switched back to my old sim. Have inserted it to my BB Bold and am subscribing to BB supersurf for 5 days sometimes because I can’t afford the 1200 additional on top of the MSF. And I’m really enjoying it. Got my own review on my blog.
I’m on BBM, we could chit chat sometime.
Zeldascorn
July 31, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Dan Emmanuel R. Ventura
how did you downgrade your plan? was there any additional cost? thanks.
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August 10, 2010 at 5:41 pm
xfuzzylogic
I think there was a promo for SuperSurf where if you have an existing postpaid plan, you can downgrade without any penalty as long as your net monthly service fee with P1200 add-on is greater than or equal to your existing postpaid plan.