Blackberry Phones and Services in India

quickdraw · 16th November 2009, 18:07

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Originally Posted by Sahil

Hand sanitizer. Put a small amount on your finger( not on the ball directly) and keep scrolling.

I was just gonna say that actually. Most of the trackball problems are because of oily hands. And the sanatizer is like a soap for your hand you should ideally use it just for your hands!

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Originally Posted by bhp

looks interesting
how much did u pay..delivery time ??

I wanted to know as well, do they ship to India? What were the shipping costs and duties?

mohit · 16th November 2009, 19:38

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Can someone help me with info on how to keep my BOLD clean from fingerprints, dust, scratches etc?

Is there any liquid specially available for cleaning or we can use some home remedy for a DIY?

Look into a screen shield - I had one but had to take it off as it pealed from the top. After that there were fingerprints everywhere. Now I have got my warranty replacement so I am going to put it again - best solution for fingerprints on the screen.

Akshay1234 · 16th November 2009, 20:26

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Originally Posted by bhp

looks interesting
how much did u pay..delivery time ??

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Originally Posted by quickdraw

I wanted to know as well, do they ship to India? What were the shipping costs and duties?

they do ship to india. they have 2 options one is a 2 day or 3 day option for $50 and one is a cheaper $20 option i think. the coveroos themselves start at $19.99, when i ordered mine i paid $34 for the bold coveroo. funny how the prices fell a week after i bought it.

mohit · 16th November 2009, 20:44

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

they do ship to india. they have 2 options one is a 2 day or 3 day option for $50 and one is a cheaper $20 option i think. the coveroos themselves start at $19.99, when i ordered mine i paid $34 for the bold coveroo. funny how the prices fell a week after i bought it.

How is the quality of the cover? I mean as compared to the OEM one. Does it fit as its supposed to?

Akshay1234 · 16th November 2009, 20:56

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Originally Posted by mohit

How is the quality of the cover? I mean as compared to the OEM one. Does it fit as its supposed to?

it is an oem cover with the design laser engraved in it. it fits just fine.

mohit · 16th November 2009, 21:03

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

it is an oem cover with the design laser engraved in it. it fits just fine.

Thanks! Definitely very interesting. Some designs look way cool. Hope the colors stick long enough to justify the cost. Ordering one anyways

mobike008 · 16th November 2009, 22:42

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Originally Posted by mohit

Look into a screen shield - I had one but had to take it off as it pealed from the top. After that there were fingerprints everywhere. Now I have got my warranty replacement so I am going to put it again - best solution for fingerprints on the screen.

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Originally Posted by shajufx

Mobike, most of the cleaning is possible with sanitizer. But if you are talking about oily and sticky fingerprints (suppose you use the handset while having some rich biriyani), try after shaves (without moisturiser) which will work like charm.

Thanks guys, will try that. I do have a screenguard which covers the entire screen but notice that some finger prints remain on the portion just above the keypads ( Menu, backspace button and area below keypad)

Also the corners of Bold which is steel coated gets faded and inner black can be seen in some corners. Looks bad

OT: Bold camera is pathetic to say the least

mohit · 16th November 2009, 23:02

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Also the corners of Bold which is steel coated gets faded and inner black can be seen in some corners. Looks bad

OT: Bold camera is pathetic to say the least

The corner issue has practically no solution - I dropped mine on a rough concrete surface so imagine the plight of the corners. And I have seen the Colorware black bezel - no respite from scratches/fading. That thing costs $30 when bought with a $100 battery door so I am sure nothing else would last either. Best is to keep changing it as and when it becomes unbearable.

quickdraw · 16th November 2009, 23:23

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Originally Posted by mohit

The corner issue has practically no solution - I dropped mine on a rough concrete surface so imagine the plight of the corners. And I have seen the Colorware black bezel - no respite from scratches/fading. That thing costs $30 when bought with a $100 battery door so I am sure nothing else would last either. Best is to keep changing it as and when it becomes unbearable.

Err guys, CNN.CN?

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

it is an oem cover with the design laser engraved in it. it fits just fine.

Pics man, PICS!

mohit · 16th November 2009, 23:48

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Originally Posted by quickdraw

Err guys, CNN.CN?

Pics man, PICS!

cnn.cn is what I meant when I said change it when its unbearable!

saw some coveroo pics online and looks neat! I am not sure how the color options look but the black/grey etching looks pretty sweet. Only thing is that I'll have to go for a titanium cover so that the etching is visible. What color did you get Akshay?

Akshay1234 · 16th November 2009, 23:56

here have a look. the design i got isnt visible is bright sunlight. but when the etched part is viewed at an angle it looks great.

mohit · 16th November 2009, 23:59

Thats what I thought - black would mask the etching. Looks neat none the less!

Sahil · 17th November 2009, 12:35

My BB9700 should be with me in 48 hours or so

Price = $ 449 = 20,650 INR !

+5$ for expresscode unlock, which still makes a sweeeet deal considering the Javelin costs more here !

Akshay1234 · 17th November 2009, 12:38

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Originally Posted by Sahil

My BB9700 should be with me in 48 hours or so

Price = $ 449 = 20,650 INR !

+5$ for expresscode unlock, which still makes a sweeeet deal considering the Javelin costs more here !

congrats. looks like i was off with my prediction for the price. now my turn.

Guess? · 17th November 2009, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Sahil

My BB9700 should be with me in 48 hours or so

Price = $ 449 = 20,650 INR !

+5$ for expresscode unlock, which still makes a sweeeet deal considering the Javelin costs more here !

It sounds like you bought it from TMobile. Where did you get the $5 unlock code from? Its $20 everywhere I try.

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Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	My BB9700 should be with me in 48 hours or so Price = $ 449 = 20,650 INR ! +5$ for expresscode unlock, which still makes a sweeeet deal considering the Javelin costs more here ! Last edited by Sahil : 17th November 2009 at 12:37.
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