Blackberry Phones and Services in India

anmolbedi · 15th June 2010, 12:29

@slicvic,

Try fommy.co.in Or ebay.in to get good priced batteries...

harjeev · 15th June 2010, 12:38

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Originally Posted by viper

Hi,

I was told that you get a Prepaid Sim with BB activated for approx 300 Bhats a week at the airport itself. A friend tried it and says it works just fine.

Would suggest you go into your phone settings and turn off data services whilst roaming to prevent receiving large bills from your Indian service provider. You should be able to use the BB services using the local thai sim card I assume.

Viper

Viper

Thanks viper,

If the Bb services work that would indeed be great.
Will update once I reach there

I also got international roaming deactivated on my number yesterday. But still not taking any chances will take out the sim card to be sure!!!
Cheers

slicvic · 15th June 2010, 15:22

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Originally Posted by anmolbedi

@slicvic,

Try fommy.co.in Or ebay.in to get good priced batteries...

thanks anmol,

they have it for 1600.

have you used fommy.co.in or has anyone else on this forum used it?

i dont want to be stuck with another lemon of a battery.

live2drive · 16th June 2010, 00:25

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Originally Posted by slicvic

need a battery for my BB 8900. Remington is quoting 4,500. is there anywhere else i can get it for cheaper. places in bangalore preferable.

p.s. got one from dubai through a friend who was returning, that battery doesnt even go inside the receptacle in the the phone

Did you search on EBay?

eBay India: ORIGINAL D-X1 Battery for Blackberry 9500 9530 8900 (item 110543822197 end time 08-Jul-2010 14:13:07 IST)

eBay India: D-x1 Dx1 Battery For BlackBerry 8900 Curve Javelin BB (item 280518865922 end time 09-Jul-2010 19:42:23 IST)

slicvic · 16th June 2010, 00:36

the ebay ones are too low priced to make them authentic.
what say guys?
so i have been shying away from ebay for the same reason.

deathwalkr · 16th June 2010, 09:52

purchased a few stuffs from fommy like cases and batteries.

the only problem is some of the stuff they say is available on their site will not be available.

anmolbedi · 16th June 2010, 10:25

I have tried fommy lot of times... you can use their live help and tell them SKU code for the product from their website. They would tell you when it would reach you.

All of the blackberry items I bought from them have been genuine...

slicvic · 16th June 2010, 12:55

thanks for the tip anmol.
will go ahead with fommy then.

Sahil · 16th June 2010, 13:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by viper

Hi,

I was told that you get a Prepaid Sim with BB activated for approx 300 Bhats a week at the airport itself. A friend tried it and says it works just fine.

Would suggest you go into your phone settings and turn off data services whilst roaming to prevent receiving large bills from your Indian service provider. You should be able to use the BB services using the local thai sim card I assume.

Viper

Viper

Could you please get details on this from your friend. I am going to Bangkok on Monday, would really help if I could know which mobile company offers this and where exactly at the airport is their stall/store located. Thanks !

Sahil · 16th June 2010, 17:55

The new Pearl has been launched, here's the link to the press release: BlackBerry - Press Releases

Whats the pricing on the 14key model?

arjunrudra · 17th June 2010, 14:58

Does this mean the new bold9800 is also on it's way to the Market ? Any idea about the tentative launch date ?

deathwalkr · 17th June 2010, 18:37

the new pearl is expected to hit the market during this month end or july first week.

Raja · 17th June 2010, 18:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by arjunrudra

Does this mean the new bold9800 is also on it's way to the Market ? Any idea about the tentative launch date ?

Here is a RUMOUR I found on the net:
6 New BlackBerry Devices Coming In Q3/Q4 2010? | The Cellular Guru

IF there is an exclusive on the 9800, we might see it here in India early next year (Official version, not AT&T variant).

The emerging markets 'Bold Atlas' looks interesting?

Sahil · 18th June 2010, 17:47

Mighty impressed with Fommy.in ! I ordered a charging cradle of my 9700 and it was on my desk in 48 hours !! Top notch OEM quality for Rs.1100

vinaydas · 18th June 2010, 19:37

what are the reviews regarding the semi QWERTY on the new pearl? I know it has got a new advanced prediction system.
But is it comparable to a full fledged keyboard?
and what is the price of the new pearl.

15th June 2010, 12:29	#2326
anmolbedi BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 58 Thanked: 4 Times	@slicvic, Try fommy.co.in Or ebay.in to get good priced batteries...
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16th June 2010, 00:36	#2330
slicvic BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: KA 19 Posts: 856 Thanked: 526 Times	the ebay ones are too low priced to make them authentic. what say guys? so i have been shying away from ebay for the same reason.
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16th June 2010, 09:52	#2331
deathwalkr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 1,284 Thanked: 4,145 Times View My Garage	purchased a few stuffs from fommy like cases and batteries. the only problem is some of the stuff they say is available on their site will not be available.
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16th June 2010, 10:25	#2332
anmolbedi BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 58 Thanked: 4 Times	I have tried fommy lot of times... you can use their live help and tell them SKU code for the product from their website. They would tell you when it would reach you. All of the blackberry items I bought from them have been genuine...
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16th June 2010, 12:55	#2333
slicvic BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: KA 19 Posts: 856 Thanked: 526 Times	thanks for the tip anmol. will go ahead with fommy then.
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16th June 2010, 17:55	#2335
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	The new Pearl has been launched, here's the link to the press release: BlackBerry - Press Releases Whats the pricing on the 14key model?
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17th June 2010, 14:58	#2336
arjunrudra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gurgaon/Chennai Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 197 Times View My Garage	Does this mean the new bold9800 is also on it's way to the Market ? Any idea about the tentative launch date ?
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17th June 2010, 18:37	#2337
deathwalkr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 1,284 Thanked: 4,145 Times View My Garage	the new pearl is expected to hit the market during this month end or july first week.
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18th June 2010, 17:47	#2339
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	Mighty impressed with Fommy.in ! I ordered a charging cradle of my 9700 and it was on my desk in 48 hours !! Top notch OEM quality for Rs.1100
	() Thanks

18th June 2010, 19:37	#2340
vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	what are the reviews regarding the semi QWERTY on the new pearl? I know it has got a new advanced prediction system. But is it comparable to a full fledged keyboard? and what is the price of the new pearl.
	() Thanks