Over a year a go I decided to move towards the “candybar” style BlackBerry 7100 series devices because I like the more traditional cell phone form factor and not being a big fan of belt clips, could easily slip my 7100t into my pocket like I had always done with my cell phones. I was a big fan of being able to use a wireless headset as well. The 7100 series BlackBerry devices are the reason that I only carry one device these days.
Even though, however, I am a huge fan of the BlackBerry 7100 series, you are often reminded that your device is BlackBerry shaped like cell phone and not a cell phone with a BlackBerry built into it. Needless to say, key cell phone features are lacking. This is why I think that one of the new features on the BlackBerry 7130e is really cool. You can assign different ringtones to various contacts in your address book.
I never knew how much I liked custom ringtones until I no longer had them when I moved to my BlackBerry 7100t. I used to have 10 or 12 numbers that I set custom ringtones to and you kind of get used to knowing who is calling just by the sound of the ringtone. My new BlackBerry 7130e should be arriving any day now and I am sure that I will once again set custom ringtones for 10 or 12 of my contacts.
Ok..Just a quick question..but you appear to have at least had, or presently hold accounts with most, if not all of the US Cell companies. two quick questions:
1. How many blackberries do you own.
2. Who in your opinion is the best service provider for BB in the US?
Rubi,
To be honest, I have only owned 2 BlackBerries and my third should arrive any day now. I also used to share a RIM 950 two way pager when on call years ago.
As far as best service, I really think this depends on where you are situated geograpically. Some carriers offer better service in different areas. I live in a fairly large city and everyone’s service that I have used seems ok. I generally go with whatever carrier has the device that I want.
The ringtone to the contact functionality is more about the newest version of the BB OS than it is about the form factor of the device. I use a 7100v and 7100x and am anxiously awaiting the newest OS so I, too, can assign a ringtone to a particular contact.
You’re absolutely right Jeff. I believe that the 7100i from Sprint/Nextel as well as the 8700 series run OS 4.1 and have the feauture as well.
I wonder how long it will be before the carriers release 4.1 for older models?
I hope the release of OS 4.1 is soon. I was very close to going back to using my T610 because I was missing my contact related ringtones. But I decided to stick it out because of the other features my BB 7100t offers