Tethering away now on 9700 (woo-hoo!) + kind of short review

I am a tethering freak. Apparently I really am, as I am doing this almost on all my recent devices (and I've been through quite few of them). And after I did upgrade to Blackberry Bold2 (or Blackberry Bold 9700 :-) I am doing this again. If you've been following me on Twitter (or just reading this blog on the regular basis) you probably already now that I was (and actually still am very satisfied with Curve 8900). The only reason why I did upgrade, is because I was able to get it with the very great deal, basically bringing it that I had to pay only restocking fee, and got the new device. So, I pulled the trigger and got it. And here we go.

The phone feels great - very nicely build, very close to iPhones sturdiness; it's heavy enough, but still it's awesomely comfortable. OS 5.0 makes some differences, feels snappier and just overall more satisfying. I really have on huge problem - and the problem is that multi-language software package Blackberry has for 9700 -- does not have Russian input method. That just SUCKS big time. I know device was released just recently, but what the heck? It does exist for 9000, for 8900 -- why not for 9700?? That just so disappointing!

But anyways, let's move on. I certainly will rant more about non-existing support for Russian input layout on Twitter. Or here. Unless RIM will move on with some updates which include it. :-)

So, tethering. Used the same path I described earlier and used successfully with Curve 8900 - I decided to give it a try again. Did it work? Yes. Flawlessly. And I also now just have to accept that I was wrong saying that 3G on AT&T works same way as EDGE. I was wrong. It does work faster. How fast? Compare yourself -- my data from 3G test:

It's enough fast to do something very comfortably.

Enjoy your Blackberries. :-)

P.S. Give me my Russian input, RIM!!! :-E~~~

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