Blackberry users here?

[chumpychops]

Originally Posted by ElRazur

I'm due for an upgrade soon and am thinking of either the Omnia or a blackberry. Now it appears that the blackberry is suppose to be good with email and all that, but I never used one before. Anyone here who use one or perhaps an alternative to blackberry but still do that same thing? Thanks.

Didnt you buy an ultra-portable eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeePC in order to have access to email on the move?

[Matblack]

Originally Posted by ElRazur

Oh thank you guys. I just want one as my love for gadget is slightly unhealthy! I very much doubt it will be used for work, but mainly for checking my mails every now and then.

Much better off with something like a Touch Dual for that I would say.

MB

[PvtPyle]

Yes, BlackBerry is overkill if you aren't a heavy e-mail user.

[ElRazur]

Originally Posted by chumpychops

Didnt you buy an ultra-portable eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeePC in order to have access to email on the move?

I do and still have the Asus 1000h, however changes in work environment, requires me to have a phone that can allow me access to internet and mail while working. [Lab environment]

[ElRazur]

Originally Posted by Matblack

Much better off with something like a Touch Dual for that I would say.

MB

If t-mobile if offering for free then yeah it is something I will consider. /off to t-mobile site.

[chumpychops]

Originally Posted by ElRazur

I do and still have the Asus 1000h, however changes in work environment, requires me to have a phone that can allow me access to internet and mail while working. [Lab environment]

If you need email access while working then surely your employer should provide it to you?

[ElRazur]

Originally Posted by chumpychops

If you need email access while working then surely your employer should provide it to you?

I have learnt to keep work email and my email apart you see. Yes there are computer rooms I can use, but it will be better for several reasons imo to have something on my phone I can use solely for mine

[chumpychops]

Im sure that if your work is getting in the way of your social life then your employer would be happy to arrange for you to have more free time....

[ElRazur]

Erm okay thanks....I really fail to see the link, but eh thanks for the post.

[SidewinderINC]

Originally Posted by ElRazur

I do and still have the Asus 1000h, however changes in work environment, requires me to have a phone that can allow me access to internet and mail while working. [Lab environment]

This post contradicts your last statement, work does not require you to have a phone that allows you internet access whilst working at all - you've just said you have computer access.

you shouldn't really have personal things in a lab environment that you'll just use in an out of the labs anyways.

And I agree with ChumpyChops that unless you're given the freedom (which obviously by wanting a separate device you aren't) to check your personal emails at work then you shouldn't be doing it.

I know for sure that in my labs we're not allowed to take/use any personal things within the labs unless we're going to alcohol clean them when taking them out or leave them in the labs, but I guess we're more concerned about contamination than the NHS