love2read Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Help me understand how a person could send me an e-mail that was two long paragraphs, apparently from her blackberry. Did she type it out on that tiny keyboard? She sent it early this morning and she's a SAHM, so I'm wondering why she just didn't use her laptop. Cell reception is poor in our area so our cell is used just occasionally for calls and never texting or internet. I'm such a technical hick sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) Yes, she used the tiny phone keys. I couldn't begin to guess why she would choose that over a regular sized keyboard. Maybe I can, is her Blackberry new???:confused: Edited February 9, 2011 by Tammyla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I've done some long emails on my blackberry. It's not my preferred method, but it's definitely do-able (sp?). And yes, I've done it with my regular computer available. It tends to be a situation where I didn't necessarily intend to write that much. It just grew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormy weather Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) Sometimes the phone automatically attaches that statement onto emails if you have your phone set up for e-mail. ETA: Why else would she say "Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry " ? Edited February 9, 2011 by stormy weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I don't know about Blackberry's but with my Droid X, I can speak a lengthy message in to the phone, and it types it out for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) I can type just about as fast on my BB as I can on my laptop ~ and I don't mean that I'm slow on my laptop. ;) I've replied to many emails on my BB -- I'll often check it when I wake up because I have a friend who stays up later than I do and our pattern is that she emails me at 11pm-12am and I reply around 3-4am...so in that case, I'm usually replying while laying in bed and my laptop isn't even turned on yet... or I'm at the store.. or a kids' activity...the library...in the middle of doing something and my BB is just more convenient than going to wherever the laptop is, logging into my gmail account, and replying there.... etc. edit: I send emails to my dh a lot via my BB as well -- he's not really supposed to use his phone at work, so instead of texting him I'll send an email to his work account. (He's in front of his computer 90% of the day) Edited February 9, 2011 by LidiyaDawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 oh and this: Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry that's tagged on there automatically.. she can change it/remove it (or should be able to anyway - mine allows for that) if she wants it gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 :iagree: Sometimes it is just easier than turning on the computer and taking the time to sit down and answer emails, or getting distracted by things like WTM forums. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kiddies Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I have a BB and i'm just as likely to type on my BB than my laptop. I often find that if I take the time to sit at my laptop than I end up wasting alot more time surfing. If I answer on my BB I answer and then just move on... I'm not really sure why you care what device she responds on however... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Some of my most stirring and profound emails are composed on my Blackberry. Er, while I'm stuck nursing again. And again. And again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I write lengthy emails from my Droid. Sometimes a kid is on a computer or I'm just too lazy to get out of bed or up off the couch. I text alot too and I have gotten very fast. Oh, and sometimes my wireless internet is down but I still have the service on my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I know when we lived further into the boonies we had minimal cell service. We could pick up the tower to text, but there was never enough signal to make a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Some of my most stirring and profound emails are composed on my Blackberry. Er, while I'm stuck nursing again. And again. And again.... :iagree: I can hold my bb closer while nursing, allowing me to use 2 hands (er, thumbs). This post is being typed with 1 hand b/c baby doesn't much like the laptop on his head, and my left arm isn't long enough to reach around him. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I think the "Sent from my..." you get with a variety of messages is tacked on automatically by the software in the phone or from the cell service. I see it crop up in lots of places and with a variety of companies. If there is a way to kill that sig line most folks don't seem to bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I've sent super-long texts. :tongue_smilie: Sometimes you're sitting in the car, having forgotten your knitting or a book, waiting for a kid...or someone is on the computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacie Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I think the "Sent from my..." you get with a variety of messages is tacked on automatically by the software in the phone or from the cell service. I see it crop up in lots of places and with a variety of companies. If there is a way to kill that sig line most folks don't seem to bother. I've seen some people who use it as a vanity signature, ie "look at me-I'm important enough to have a smart phone." :001_rolleyes: I deleted my auto signature as soon as possible. As for typing it on the phone vs. laptop, I use my phone for most email messages now. It's easier, always with me, and keeps me from getting stuck on the computer for way too long...like now. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 When you text a lot, you can get amazingly fast. I can type pretty quickly on my ipod and sometimes it's just easier to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Sometimes the phone automatically attaches that statement onto emails if you have your phone set up for e-mail.ETA: Why else would she say "Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry " ? Most carriers have a default sig line for BBs that includes their name (like Verizon). Unless the user goes into her account to change it, it will always attach itself to her emails. She won't see that in her sent mail, though. FWIW, I use my BB all the time and type some very long emails on it, as I'm usually out working and not at a desk. If you are used to it, it's no big deal. Of course, I have changed my sig line to my work info, so it looks more like a regular email sent from my laptop (without the colour). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I've seen some people who use it as a vanity signature, ie "look at me-I'm important enough to have a smart phone." :001_rolleyes: I deleted my auto signature as soon as possible. As for typing it on the phone vs. laptop, I use my phone for most email messages now. It's easier, always with me, and keeps me from getting stuck on the computer for way too long...like now. :D How presumptuous of you. :glare: It is a default set by the carrier. Especially if you are new to using a smartphone, you might not even know that you can change it to a personalized sig line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 How presumptuous of you. :glare: It is a default set by the carrier. Especially if you are new to using a smartphone, you might not even know that you can change it to a personalized sig line. I had no idea it was possible to delete that signature. I just now looked around on the phone and didn't see anywhere to turn it off. That would be lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 :iagree: Sometimes it is just easier than turning on the computer and taking the time to sit down and answer emails, or getting distracted by things like WTM forums. :D This. I sometimes send things from my phone even when I'm at home. Not usually, but sometimes. And the tag is automatically put at the end of emails and facebook updates. I didn't know you have the option of removing it -- I might look into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2read Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 So essentially if I could get reception with a smart phone I would spend less time WTMing and more time teaching. Wonder if that would justify a move in dh's mind. Thanks for the replies, I have cell phone envy now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacie Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 How presumptuous of you. :glare: It is a default set by the carrier. Especially if you are new to using a smartphone, you might not even know that you can change it to a personalized sig line. The glaring smilie was not necessary, as I was not being presumptuous. If you look again you'll notice I said "some people," specifically referencing some acquaintenances who've changed their siggy line. Wording such as "sent from my awesome, brand new iPhone4" or "typed on my new Droid X Christmas gift from my amazing husband" come to my memory. I did not at all indicate the stock signature that most smartphones come with because I'm completely aware that many people do not know they can be changed in the email settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) :iagree: I can't hold my laptop while I'm nursing, but I can hold my BB. Plus we have dial-up internet, so BB internet is much faster. :( BTW, almost all my WTM surfing/posting is done on my BB. Edited February 9, 2011 by heatherwith3 i messed up bc i was typing on my BB ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhjmom Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I have a Droid, but it is my 4th smart phone with a QWERTY keyboard. I have had a slide out keyboard for at least 8 years and have gotten pretty fast on it. I didn't realize apparently how fast until the guy at the AT&T store was switching all my info from my old phone to this one and asked me to enter some information. (I had emphasized at the beginning of the shopping trip that whatever phone I purchased had to have a QWERTY keyboard.) When I handed it back to him he was like, "Wow! I see now why you wanted one. You are fast on that!" I will admit it is still easier to type on my desktop, but I often post on my phone around the house if I am sitting in the LR watching TV with the family or early in the morning, I might check emails while still laying in bed. If I am out and about, waiting for a kids to get out or a class or finish with practice is always good email & Facebook time, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I had no idea it was possible to delete that signature. I just now looked around on the phone and didn't see anywhere to turn it off. That would be lovely! You can't do it from your phone itself for some unknown reason. When you set up your smartphone, your carrier probably made you go to certain webpage to input your email address to activate and set up email service for that phone. This is also (usually) the same page you go to if you need to send service books to your device (if you're not getting email for example). If you go back there, you should be able to click around and find a place to edit your settings or options. My carrier's page is very simplistic, but it was still hard to find the 'edit' button for my email accounts (I get more than one on my BB). Every carrier is a little different, so check your carrier's website to find out where the page is and how to change your sig line. You might never have even been there if your carrier pre-set the phone for you and you ran all your set-up from the phone. Run a search query on your carrier's site if you have to. Once you find out the right site, bookmark it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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