Newbie needs some help

[steffler]

Hey guys, im considering purchasing a blackberry 8310 on the optus 79 business cap. The main reason to why i would like a blackberry is because i require to use the net alot as i do alot of stock broking. So i was wondering if the blackberry is ideal for internet useage etc for stock broking. Any help will be appreciated

[Gregmyers]

Hi Steffler,
The BlackBerry is a great platform for business with a fairly large array of software available for the stock and financial market. (Some free and some purchase-able - and the ones you buy usually have a free trial period so you should have a fairly good idea if the software fills all your expectations before you actually pay for it). You can check out the software at this link: Professional - Finance BlackBerry Software | BerryReview Software Store . If you are looking for a more specific finance application just drop a reply back here and I will post a link to some real specialist finance/stockbroking software that I reviewed a while back.
The BlackBerry 8310 Curve would be a good selection if you are going to use the web browser a bit as the screen is a bit bigger than the Pearl (81**). The Optus $79 cap (BIS) covers unlimited email and browsing so should suit you fine.
Hope this helps.
Kindest Regards,
Greg Myers.

[CybaCowboy]

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Yeah, there's HEAPS of financial software out there for BlackBerry OS... Heaps.


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[steffler]

Thanks Greg and Cybacowurboy for all your help, its been much appreciated.
Just a quick question to Greg, im interested in getting live up-to date stock quotes and maybe a trading platform/program? If you have any reviews etc to pass on, it wont go unappreciated!
I visisted my local optus store and found out from today it will cost 10 dollars per month for the 8310 alone Does anyone know when the 8320 come to australia as i would love the wi-fi. thanks guys for looking after me

[Gregmyers]

The following link has quite a few, very professional, stock trading software applications. (BlackBerry Curve Software : BlackBerry Curve Games : Handango ) . Most of them have a trial version, so download what you think will suit you and give it a shot.
And, sorry no idea when the 8320 will be released "Officially" in Australia.

[reece55]

Originally Posted by steffler

Thanks Greg and Cybacowurboy for all your help, its been much appreciated.
Just a quick question to Greg, im interested in getting live up-to date stock quotes and maybe a trading platform/program? If you have any reviews etc to pass on, it wont go unappreciated!
I visisted my local optus store and found out from today it will cost 10 dollars per month for the 8310 alone Does anyone know when the 8320 come to australia as i would love the wi-fi. thanks guys for looking after me

Steffler
If you are a trader with IG Markets (CFD provider), they actually provide a live quote feed here...... Just point your BB provider to the link and you will be fine.... If you are an individual, the quotes are free, not just in Aus but also the US and other markets....

It will require you to fill out the TCP settings though, the APN for optus is "internet".

Cheers

[CybaCowboy]

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Quoting from our friends at PinStack.com:

"QuoTrek from eSignal brings you continuous, streaming, real-time data from the global markets. So, you'll always know what's going on in the world's markets anywhere you are."


Screen-shots and a full feature list can be found at:
http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com/70248-quotrek_2_0_beta_your_blackberry.html#post700639

It can be downloaded OTA (over-the-air; wirelessly, directly on your BlackBerry without a computer) at:
http://www.quote.mobi


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