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yg17
May 13, 2007, 02:36 PM
I'm going to be getting a Windows Mobile (yes, Windows :eek: ) phone and need to sell my BlackBerry. I like the phone, but after playing with a WM phone, I just like them better. Personal preference, that's all. If you're a business user, you'll probably prefer the BlackBerry since the push e-mail capabilities can't be beat. I'm just looking for something different.

Right now, I'm in the middle of a warranty exchange with T-Mobile (this doesn't mean all BBs are bad, Macs break too ;)) and should have a new (probably refurbished actually) one on Tuesday. As soon as I get it, I'll call up T-Mobile and get an unlock code so you can use it on another GSM carrier (although you should be using T-Mobile because they kick ass). And of course, you'll be getting the (hopefully, I'll make sure to test it) working one.

I've got the charger, USB cable, possibly the CD (but it's got a windows and outdated version of their desktop manager, you'll want to get pocketmac or the missing sync, so the CD is useless anyways), a getting started guide, and I think I have the manual somewhere too. I have the original box, but it's been ripped to hell and destroyed since I needed to send in the UPC for a rebate, but nothing a bit of tape won't take care of. I also have the "official" RIM leather holster for it, so you can wear the phone on your belt, tuck in your shirt, and let everyone see that you're better than them because you have a BlackBerry and they just have a crappy RAZR like the other 6 billion people on the planet :D

Specs? Google them :p Quad band GSM so it should work on any GSM carrier (at least T-Mobile and cingular in the US) and it's got EDGE. MicroSD card slot (card not included though, I'm keeping mine.) A 1 gig card definitely works, and a 2 gig should too.

And I also have the headphone adapter so you can plug regular 3.5mm headphones into it and listen to music. And I should have the handsfree kit (a.k.a. one earbud with a mic attached to the wire) around here somewhere too.

Since I need to wait for the replacement BB and get an unlock code from T-Mobile, it may not be available for me to actually sell until next week, and of course, that's pending on when I get my new WM phone. I'm hoping to get around $250 shipped or so for this, but am open to offers. I'd strongly prefer to only ship within the US. I'll consider shipping outside the US depending on location and if you have any feedback (other MR users, eBay, heatware, etc), and if you'll pay the extra shipping costs, custom fees, dutys, and god knows what else may be charged to import something.

PM or post offers, questions and whatnot. Thanks



l4t13
May 13, 2007, 10:11 PM
I'm going to be getting a Windows Mobile (yes, Windows :eek: ) phone and need to sell my BlackBerry. I like the phone, but after playing with a WM phone, I just like them better. Personal preference, that's all. If you're a business user, you'll probably prefer the BlackBerry since the push e-mail capabilities can't be beat. I'm just looking for something different.

Right now, I'm in the middle of a warranty exchange with T-Mobile (this doesn't mean all BBs are bad, Macs break too ;)) and should have a new (probably refurbished actually) one on Tuesday. As soon as I get it, I'll call up T-Mobile and get an unlock code so you can use it on another GSM carrier (although you should be using T-Mobile because they kick ass). And of course, you'll be getting the (hopefully, I'll make sure to test it) working one.

I've got the charger, USB cable, possibly the CD (but it's got a windows and outdated version of their desktop manager, you'll want to get pocketmac or the missing sync, so the CD is useless anyways), a getting started guide, and I think I have the manual somewhere too. I have the original box, but it's been ripped to hell and destroyed since I needed to send in the UPC for a rebate, but nothing a bit of tape won't take care of. I also have the "official" RIM leather holster for it, so you can wear the phone on your belt, tuck in your shirt, and let everyone see that you're better than them because you have a BlackBerry and they just have a crappy RAZR like the other 6 billion people on the planet :D

Specs? Google them :p Quad band GSM so it should work on any GSM carrier (at least T-Mobile and cingular in the US) and it's got EDGE. MicroSD card slot (card not included though, I'm keeping mine.) A 1 gig card definitely works, and a 2 gig should too.

And I also have the headphone adapter so you can plug regular 3.5mm headphones into it and listen to music. And I should have the handsfree kit (a.k.a. one earbud with a mic attached to the wire) around here somewhere too.

Since I need to wait for the replacement BB and get an unlock code from T-Mobile, it may not be available for me to actually sell until next week, and of course, that's pending on when I get my new WM phone. I'm hoping to get around $250 shipped or so for this, but am open to offers. I'd strongly prefer to only ship within the US. I'll consider shipping outside the US depending on location and if you have any feedback (other MR users, eBay, heatware, etc), and if you'll pay the extra shipping costs, custom fees, dutys, and god knows what else may be charged to import something.

PM or post offers, questions and whatnot. Thanks

I paid 275 for mine on ebay a couple weeks ago so 250 sounds good!

great phone everyone!

buy it!