Samsung SCH-i730
Does it Really Have BlackBerry e-mail support?
I know the summary of this device on the Info page here specifically mentions BlackBerry e-mail support. I stopped by a Verizon Wireless store, ready to buy, and spoke with a seemingly knowledgeable rep, who said he was unaware of anything about "BlackBerry e-mail support" on the SCH-i730. He reviewed the literature that came with it, checked with his colleagues, and concluded that I was mistaken. He claimed the VZEmail provided "as good" push email and wondered if what I had read referred to "Blackberry-type" email support.
Verizon's site doesn't mention Blackberry email support, at least not prominently enough for me to locate it, and says nothing about a specific Blackberry-related service package. Finally, no users on the forums I ha...
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Verizon's site doesn't mention Blackberry email support, at least not prominently enough for me to locate it, and says nothing about a specific Blackberry-related service package. Finally, no users on the forums I ha...
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I'm trying to figure out the same thing. We have a Blackberry server at work to push our exchange e-mails, and I'm wondering if I can configure this i730 to work with that so I can use this for work and personal stuff without having to carry 2 phones around.
Anybody know for sure if it can do that or not? 🙄
Anybody know for sure if it can do that or not? 🙄
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Gotta bump this posting up .. That is one question that interests me above all else...
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This is from months ago, but it states Blackberry RIM support. What I'm wondering is if it's just not final yet and still planned, or if they stripped it off?
http://www.blackberrycool.com/2005/01/18/0041/ »
If it was supported I'd have one already... but I really don't wanna have to carry around this and a blackberry.
http://www.blackberrycool.com/2005/01/18/0041/ »
If it was supported I'd have one already... but I really don't wanna have to carry around this and a blackberry.
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I have the device.
It DOES NOT handle email the way my blackberry used to.
I had to configure the pocket outlook to check my server(s) every (X) amount of minutes. If it finds an email the message is downloaded to the appropriate account.
The problem is the system actually connects to EVDO network every (X) amount of minutes to check for mail.
My experience has not been very good as I constantly check for mail manually and find it waiting on the server.
I also can't get a decent ringtone for the new message indicator.
As far as exchange Verizon has pre-installed a wireless synch software that will allow you to get your exchange email and pop email. But they are also delivered to your pocket outlook into account folders.
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It DOES NOT handle email the way my blackberry used to.
I had to configure the pocket outlook to check my server(s) every (X) amount of minutes. If it finds an email the message is downloaded to the appropriate account.
The problem is the system actually connects to EVDO network every (X) amount of minutes to check for mail.
My experience has not been very good as I constantly check for mail manually and find it waiting on the server.
I also can't get a decent ringtone for the new message indicator.
As far as exchange Verizon has pre-installed a wireless synch software that will allow you to get your exchange email and pop email. But they are also delivered to your pocket outlook into account folders.
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As I understand it, push email won't be available until Microsoft releases 5.0
From the MS Website:
"Messaging & Security Feature Pack for Windows Mobile 5.0
The Messaging & Security Feature Pack for Windows Mobile 5.0 is designed specifically for businesses and corporate device users. Find out how Direct Push Technology can enhance Mobile Outlook, and how businesses can use the Feature Pack with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2 to protect mobile device data and provide more cost-effective mobile messaging solutions."
So I think the answer is it DOESN'T, but it WILL have push email technology. HOWEVER, not from a BES. from the Exchange Server 2003 SP2.
From the MS Website:
"Messaging & Security Feature Pack for Windows Mobile 5.0
The Messaging & Security Feature Pack for Windows Mobile 5.0 is designed specifically for businesses and corporate device users. Find out how Direct Push Technology can enhance Mobile Outlook, and how businesses can use the Feature Pack with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2 to protect mobile device data and provide more cost-effective mobile messaging solutions."
So I think the answer is it DOESN'T, but it WILL have push email technology. HOWEVER, not from a BES. from the Exchange Server 2003 SP2.
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Also from Microsoft:
So it soundslike they are trying to claim that if you use their mobile 5.0 and Exchange 2003 SP2, then you won't have to spend the $$$ on a BES server.
Windows Mobile Direct Push Technology. Outlook information, including e-mail, calendar, contacts and new support for Tasks, is pushed from a direct connection between Exchange Server and a Windows Mobile-based device, providing users with immediate access to Outlook information, without the need for an additional and costly server infrastructure required by other solutions on the market.
So it soundslike they are trying to claim that if you use their mobile 5.0 and Exchange 2003 SP2, then you won't have to spend the $$$ on a BES server.
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NO there wont be any blackberry solutions for this device at all from VZW. I support this device and many others. Ex; Treos', Blackberrys', pocket pcs' etc. DO Not expect anything to come out at all either. Sorry to be so harsh but take into account that all blackberry solutions require the PIN associated with the blackberry to activate any solution. No other device besides blackberrys have this PIN.
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We upgraded our Exchange Server to Exchange Server 2003. The activesync feature works pretty well. I sync my Inbox, subfolders, and my Sent Items. I have an unlimited data plan with Verizon ($20/month), so I have it check my mail every 5 minutes, or have messages delivered as they are sent.
You can enter your text messaging address, and the server will send an alert to your phone to tell you that you have new mail and to sync.
Works pretty well so far for me. The phone function isn't as good, but I needed access to my email on my corporate server, and this seemed to be the best way to do it without buying a BlackBerry server.
You can enter your text messaging address, and the server will send an alert to your phone to tell you that you have new mail and to sync.
Works pretty well so far for me. The phone function isn't as good, but I needed access to my email on my corporate server, and this seemed to be the best way to do it without buying a BlackBerry server.
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