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  1. #1
    aa
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    I've been happily using a Curve 8310 (Enterprise edition) from Vodafone for
    the last two years but this has developed two separate issues in recent
    weeks, the first was with the BES failing to 'see' the device correctly, a
    replacement device overcame this, however, the replacement keeps rebooting
    (as if battery removed and replaced) and displays a JVM Error (Flash Write
    error).

    I've provisionally ordered a replacement (of same model) as I like the
    functionality and facilities, however I'm entitled to an upgrade shortly and
    was wondering if a switch to the Bold or Pearl (or other) might be a wise
    move. Use is mostly Business - company Outlook Email / Calendar / Address
    Book / Tasks, calls, texts and occasional browsing. Any thoughts greatly
    appreciated - thanks in advance.
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    aa





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  2. #2
    Mike P
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    Re: Blackberry (Enterprise) Choices

    "aa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    > I've been happily using a Curve 8310 (Enterprise edition) from Vodafone
    > for the last two years but this has developed two separate issues in
    > recent weeks, the first was with the BES failing to 'see' the device
    > correctly, a replacement device overcame this, however, the replacement
    > keeps rebooting (as if battery removed and replaced) and displays a JVM
    > Error (Flash Write error).
    >
    > I've provisionally ordered a replacement (of same model) as I like the
    > functionality and facilities, however I'm entitled to an upgrade shortly
    > and was wondering if a switch to the Bold or Pearl (or other) might be a
    > wise move. Use is mostly Business - company Outlook Email / Calendar /
    > Address Book / Tasks, calls, texts and occasional browsing. Any thoughts
    > greatly appreciated - thanks in advance.
    > --


    IMO stick with something similar to your Curve. We're rolling out 400
    blackberries at work. I got to use a few different models. The Bold would be
    the one to go for IMO. It's similar enough to the Curve not to be a massive
    shock, it has a real keyboard etc. The Storm OTOH is the most awful device
    I've ever used. That click-touch on screen keyboard is just *HORRIBLE*.

    Mike P





  3. #3

    Re: Blackberry (Enterprise) Choices

    On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:05:47 -0000, "aa" <[email protected]>
    wrote:

    >I've been happily using a Curve 8310 (Enterprise edition) from Vodafone for
    >the last two years but this has developed two separate issues in recent
    >weeks, the first was with the BES failing to 'see' the device correctly, a
    >replacement device overcame this, however, the replacement keeps rebooting
    >(as if battery removed and replaced) and displays a JVM Error (Flash Write
    >error).


    A JVM error can be rectified in 99% of cases by reflashing the
    Blackberry to the lastest version of code (latest for Voda Curve is
    4.5.0.55). As you're using a BES, I gues you have an IT department who
    can do this for you?

    If you like the curve, why bother getting a toy phone like the pearl?
    Either get another curve, get a bold, or wait a couple of months until
    Voda have the new curve in stock (looks live a Bold but without 3G)

    Don't bother with the Storm.
    ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com **



  4. #4
    aa
    Guest

    Re: Blackberry (Enterprise) Choices



    Mike P wrote:
    > "aa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    >> I've been happily using a Curve 8310 (Enterprise edition) from
    >> Vodafone for the last two years but this has developed two separate
    >> issues in recent weeks, the first was with the BES failing to 'see'
    >> the device correctly, a replacement device overcame this, however,
    >> the replacement keeps rebooting (as if battery removed and replaced)
    >> and displays a JVM Error (Flash Write error).
    >>
    >> I've provisionally ordered a replacement (of same model) as I like
    >> the functionality and facilities, however I'm entitled to an upgrade
    >> shortly and was wondering if a switch to the Bold or Pearl (or
    >> other) might be a wise move. Use is mostly Business - company
    >> Outlook Email / Calendar / Address Book / Tasks, calls, texts and
    >> occasional browsing. Any thoughts greatly appreciated - thanks in
    >> advance. --

    >
    > IMO stick with something similar to your Curve. We're rolling out 400
    > blackberries at work. I got to use a few different models. The Bold
    > would be the one to go for IMO. It's similar enough to the Curve not
    > to be a massive shock, it has a real keyboard etc. The Storm OTOH is
    > the most awful device I've ever used. That click-touch on screen
    > keyboard is just *HORRIBLE*.
    > Mike P


    Thanks Mike, appreciate your comments. Yes agree with you re. the Storm and
    the Bold is certainly of interest, though at first glance seems not too
    dissimilar to the Curve. Assuming the Curve replacement works as it should,
    I may decide to stick with that until such time as another
    Business-orientated device comes along with sufficient improvements to
    warrant the change.
    --
    aa





  5. #5
    R. Mark Clayton
    Guest

    Re: Blackberry (Enterprise) Choices


    "aa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    > I've been happily using a Curve 8310 (Enterprise edition) from Vodafone
    > for the last two years but this has developed two separate issues in
    > recent weeks, the first was with the BES failing to 'see' the device
    > correctly, a replacement device overcame this, however, the replacement
    > keeps rebooting (as if battery removed and replaced) and displays a JVM
    > Error (Flash Write error).
    >
    > I've provisionally ordered a replacement (of same model) as I like the
    > functionality and facilities, however I'm entitled to an upgrade shortly
    > and was wondering if a switch to the Bold or Pearl (or other) might be a
    > wise move.


    Bold (or Pearl 8900 ("Bold lite") if you are on a budget, but no HSPDA).
    The Bold adds all the connectivity the Curve lacks and both have much better
    screens.

    > Use is mostly Business - company Outlook Email / Calendar / Address Book /
    > Tasks, calls, texts and occasional browsing. Any thoughts greatly
    > appreciated - thanks in advance.


    OTOH the Storm is c**p, although stilll better than the iPhone it is trying
    to emulate. Unsuitable for business and I suspect cumbersome to use.

    > --
    > aa
    >






  6. #6
    Jon
    Guest

    Re: Blackberry (Enterprise) Choices

    In article <[email protected]>, [email protected]lid
    says...
    > I've been happily using a Curve 8310 (Enterprise edition) from Vodafone for
    > the last two years but this has developed two separate issues in recent
    > weeks, the first was with the BES failing to 'see' the device correctly, a
    > replacement device overcame this, however, the replacement keeps rebooting
    > (as if battery removed and replaced) and displays a JVM Error (Flash Write
    > error).
    >
    > I've provisionally ordered a replacement (of same model) as I like the
    > functionality and facilities, however I'm entitled to an upgrade shortly and
    > was wondering if a switch to the Bold or Pearl (or other) might be a wise
    > move. Use is mostly Business - company Outlook Email / Calendar / Address
    > Book / Tasks, calls, texts and occasional browsing. Any thoughts greatly
    > appreciated - thanks in advance.


    Don't go for the pearl, stick with the full-keyboard models, ie the
    Curve range. The 8900 is out now, looks very nice indeed.
    --
    Regards
    Jon



  7. #7
    Mike P
    Guest

    Re: Blackberry (Enterprise) Choices

    "Jon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    > In article <[email protected]>, [email protected]lid
    > says...
    >> I've been happily using a Curve 8310 (Enterprise edition) from Vodafone
    >> for
    >> the last two years but this has developed two separate issues in recent
    >> weeks, the first was with the BES failing to 'see' the device correctly,
    >> a
    >> replacement device overcame this, however, the replacement keeps
    >> rebooting
    >> (as if battery removed and replaced) and displays a JVM Error (Flash
    >> Write
    >> error).
    >>
    >> I've provisionally ordered a replacement (of same model) as I like the
    >> functionality and facilities, however I'm entitled to an upgrade shortly
    >> and
    >> was wondering if a switch to the Bold or Pearl (or other) might be a wise
    >> move. Use is mostly Business - company Outlook Email / Calendar /
    >> Address
    >> Book / Tasks, calls, texts and occasional browsing. Any thoughts greatly
    >> appreciated - thanks in advance.

    >
    > Don't go for the pearl, stick with the full-keyboard models, ie the
    > Curve range. The 8900 is out now, looks very nice indeed.


    Yes, I'd second that. I have a pearl myself, but that's out of choice
    because it fits in my pocket better and I rarely use it to type with. It
    gets used as a phone more..

    Mike P




  8. #8
    aa
    Guest

    Re: Blackberry (Enterprise) Choices

    [email protected] wrote:
    > On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:05:47 -0000, "aa" <[email protected]>
    > wrote:
    >
    >> I've been happily using a Curve 8310 (Enterprise edition) from
    >> Vodafone for the last two years but this has developed two separate
    >> issues in recent weeks, the first was with the BES failing to 'see'
    >> the device correctly, a replacement device overcame this, however,
    >> the replacement keeps rebooting (as if battery removed and replaced)
    >> and displays a JVM Error (Flash Write error).

    >
    > A JVM error can be rectified in 99% of cases by reflashing the
    > Blackberry to the lastest version of code (latest for Voda Curve is
    > 4.5.0.55). As you're using a BES, I gues you have an IT department who
    > can do this for you?
    >
    > If you like the curve, why bother getting a toy phone like the pearl?
    > Either get another curve, get a bold, or wait a couple of months until
    > Voda have the new curve in stock (looks live a Bold but without 3G)
    >
    > Don't bother with the Storm.
    > ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com **


    Thanks. I just checked the Test Certificate ('This certifies that the
    enclosed 'exchange' device has undergone an end to end test as defined by
    Vodafone UK, prior to despatch') that came with the replacement device and
    it states that the device comes loaded with the latest version software
    V4.5.0.55.

    As mentioned previously, I've ordered a replacement Curve 8310 for the
    moment which arrives (tomorrow) 30/12, I'll report back here if it works as
    it should.





  9. #9
    aa
    Guest

    Re: Blackberry (Enterprise) Choices

    aa wrote:
    > [email protected] wrote:
    >> On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:05:47 -0000, "aa" <[email protected]>
    >> wrote:
    >>
    >>> I've been happily using a Curve 8310 (Enterprise edition) from
    >>> Vodafone for the last two years but this has developed two separate
    >>> issues in recent weeks, the first was with the BES failing to 'see'
    >>> the device correctly, a replacement device overcame this, however,
    >>> the replacement keeps rebooting (as if battery removed and replaced)
    >>> and displays a JVM Error (Flash Write error).

    >>
    >> A JVM error can be rectified in 99% of cases by reflashing the
    >> Blackberry to the lastest version of code (latest for Voda Curve is
    >> 4.5.0.55). As you're using a BES, I gues you have an IT department
    >> who can do this for you?
    >>
    >> If you like the curve, why bother getting a toy phone like the pearl?
    >> Either get another curve, get a bold, or wait a couple of months
    >> until Voda have the new curve in stock (looks live a Bold but
    >> without 3G) Don't bother with the Storm.
    >> ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com **

    >
    > Thanks. I just checked the Test Certificate ('This certifies that the
    > enclosed 'exchange' device has undergone an end to end test as
    > defined by Vodafone UK, prior to despatch') that came with the
    > replacement device and it states that the device comes loaded with
    > the latest version software V4.5.0.55.
    >
    > As mentioned previously, I've ordered a replacement Curve 8310 for the
    > moment which arrives (tomorrow) 30/12, I'll report back here if it
    > works as it should.


    Correction: New device arrives *31* Dec.
    --
    aa





  10. #10
    aa
    Guest

    Re: Blackberry (Enterprise) Choices

    R. Mark Clayton wrote:
    > "aa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    >> I've been happily using a Curve 8310 (Enterprise edition) from
    >> Vodafone for the last two years but this has developed two separate
    >> issues in recent weeks, the first was with the BES failing to 'see'
    >> the device correctly, a replacement device overcame this, however,
    >> the replacement keeps rebooting (as if battery removed and replaced)
    >> and displays a JVM Error (Flash Write error).
    >>
    >> I've provisionally ordered a replacement (of same model) as I like
    >> the functionality and facilities, however I'm entitled to an upgrade
    >> shortly and was wondering if a switch to the Bold or Pearl (or
    >> other) might be a wise move.

    >
    > Bold (or Pearl 8900 ("Bold lite") if you are on a budget, but no
    > HSPDA). The Bold adds all the connectivity the Curve lacks and both
    > have much better screens.
    >
    >> Use is mostly Business - company Outlook Email / Calendar / Address
    >> Book / Tasks, calls, texts and occasional browsing. Any thoughts
    >> greatly appreciated - thanks in advance.

    >
    > OTOH the Storm is c**p, although stilll better than the iPhone it is
    > trying to emulate. Unsuitable for business and I suspect cumbersome
    > to use.


    Many thanks. Will wait to see if the replacement Curve (arriving 31/12)
    works correctly and then make a decision regarding possible upgrade.
    --
    aa





  11. #11
    aa
    Guest

    Re: Blackberry (Enterprise) Choices

    [email protected] wrote:
    > On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:05:47 -0000, "aa" <[email protected]>
    > wrote:
    >
    >> I've been happily using a Curve 8310 (Enterprise edition) from
    >> Vodafone for the last two years but this has developed two separate
    >> issues in recent weeks, the first was with the BES failing to 'see'
    >> the device correctly, a replacement device overcame this, however,
    >> the replacement keeps rebooting (as if battery removed and replaced)
    >> and displays a JVM Error (Flash Write error).

    >
    > A JVM error can be rectified in 99% of cases by reflashing the
    > Blackberry to the lastest version of code (latest for Voda Curve is
    > 4.5.0.55). As you're using a BES, I gues you have an IT department who
    > can do this for you?
    >
    > If you like the curve, why bother getting a toy phone like the pearl?
    > Either get another curve, get a bold, or wait a couple of months until
    > Voda have the new curve in stock (looks live a Bold but without 3G)
    >
    > Don't bother with the Storm.


    Thanks again to all who replied. BES Activation successfully completed just
    now and no signs of the JVM Error 547 after 24hrs running. Think I'll stick
    with the Curve 8310 for now and may consider the new 8900 when Vodafone
    eventually stock this.
    --
    aa





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