"inheriting" a smart phone

I get to join the 21st Century. My brother - who is "gadget dude"... gotta have the newest, latest, greatest -got himself a Droid. And he offered me his BlackBerry Storm. Uh..... ok.

So now I gotta figure out how to use the dern thang!! (it's not here yet so I suppose I have time. )

I have a Curve 8330 and I LOVE it!! Our contract is up in January and we want to upgrade, and I can't WAIT to get the Torch. *giddy* These phones are actually really easy to use and I use most of the features on mine on a regular basis. I bet you'll love it!

I have the 8330 too. I love it! I never thought I would use a smartphone. I was always content with just having a plain jane candy bar phone...until I got this one There's a lot of really cool apps out there.

If you need use a grocery list there's one called MaraTick and it's come in handy.

Have fun with your new to you phone

Originally Posted by LotsO'Cats

If you need use a grocery list there's one called MaraTick and it's come in handy.

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I just use the Memo Pad that came on the phone and write up a list of what I need/want, and then erase things as I get them so I know what's left. I'm going to have to check out that MaraTick app though.

It's neat. You can have list for several stores at once and as you check off stuff off it moves the completed stuff to the bottom. It also as it where if you are on a deadline it will send an alert to reminder to you to go shopping.

Originally Posted by kara_leigh

I just use the Memo Pad that came on the phone and write up a list of what I need/want, and then erase things as I get them so I know what's left.

I'm going to have to check out that MaraTick app though.

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I inherited a blackberry storm too. My husband got a new phone so he gave me his. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. It's pretty easy to use.

look into the keychain app too. You put in all of those pesky keychain value cards every store offers and then you just get them to scan your phone! Yay no more cluttered key chain!

I love my smart phone! I don't have a Blackberry but have heard good things. DH just got his first smart phone a few weeks ago after many years of "It's a phone. It makes phone calls, that's enough." and he doesn't know how he ever lived without it. We use ours for everything. Scheduling, MP3 player, internet to go. Love it! I'm sure you will figure yours out and be a phone junkie in no time. Once you have one though, there's no going back.

Originally Posted by CruiserMaiden

Once you have one though, there's no going back.

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That is why I don't have one. I will never settle for just a phone again

I haven't heard of that one I'll have to look into that one.

Oh and go and download Opera Mini browser it works soo much better than the browser that comes on the phone. Much faster.

Originally Posted by capt_jordi

look into the keychain app too. You put in all of those pesky keychain value cards every store offers and then you just get them to scan your phone! Yay no more cluttered key chain!

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I have to say that I was the biggest cheapskate for the longest time and there was no way on earth I was going to pay the $29.99 extra a month for the data plan I had to have in order get a smartphone.

Well I finally bit the bullet because I really wanted an android phone. I still decided to be a cheapskate and get the LG Ally (the cheapest android phone on the market) but really I couldn't be happier with it. I am quickly becoming addicted to my phone and all my apps that make my life easier.

And yup... the keychain app hands down is the best app ever.