Blackberry users?

Apoc · 03-31-2009, 03:54 PM

Ok, so im getting a new cell, and I have it down to two. My provider doesnt support Iphones yet, and im not sold on touch screens, so im looking at two blackberry's. A bold and the 8830 World edition. Does the bold do enough extra to warrant the extra cost? What are the differences? This is my first smartphone, so im a little lost.

Tmall · 03-31-2009, 03:58 PM

The pearl does enough things to warrant any cost. They have tons of apps. And that's the whole idea behind a smartphone. Just get a full keyboard, and make sure your mitts fit it.

Apoc · 03-31-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

The pearl does enough things to warrant any cost. They have tons of apps. And that's the whole idea behind a smartphone. Just get a full keyboard, and make sure your mitts fit it.

Thats why I didnt look at the pearl. It feels to small in my big hands.

rogue · 03-31-2009, 04:07 PM

I sent Corey the link. Hopefully, he'll pop in and tell you all the good stuff about the Blackberrys.

He should be a salesman for these gadgets. He sold me on it and I'm a hard sell!

Trip · 03-31-2009, 04:02 PM

Corey knows all about the older gen blackberrys, send him a pm

Corey · 03-31-2009, 04:13 PM

The Bold is worth the extra cash over the 8830. The 8830 is pretty much a Curve without the camera. The Bold is much more than just an aesthetic upgrade to the 88xx and 83xx series. The Bold has much greater internal memory, a far better and faster processor, has 3G network capability, plus it has a camera. The media capabilities are greater, the unit is faster, and the updated OS is better.

Lucky3623 · 03-31-2009, 04:37 PM

Plus you get GPS and blackberry maps. I have run the curve for almost 2 years now, and before that I had the 1st gen pearl.

Corey · 03-31-2009, 05:10 PM

If I'm not mistaken, the 8830 has GPS as well, but the bold also has WiFi.

Flexin · 03-31-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Corey

The Bold is worth the extra cash over the 8830. The 8830 is pretty much a Curve without the camera. The Bold is much more than just an aesthetic upgrade to the 88xx and 83xx series. The Bold has much greater internal memory, a far better and faster processor, has 3G network capability, plus it has a camera. The media capabilities are greater, the unit is faster, and the updated OS is better.

What if you toss in the 8900 against the Bold? My brother has a 8900 and likes it. I was hoping the 9520 would be released but it hasn't happened yet and I want/need a new phone sometime soon.

What about the Nokia E71 compared to the Bold and 8900?

James

Moni · 03-31-2009, 06:22 PM

I have the curve and I love it. The battery last a long time. Has all the features I need. Very affordable

03-31-2009, 03:54 PM	#1
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	Blackberry users? Ok, so im getting a new cell, and I have it down to two. My provider doesnt support Iphones yet, and im not sold on touch screens, so im looking at two blackberry's. A bold and the 8830 World edition. Does the bold do enough extra to warrant the extra cost? What are the differences? This is my first smartphone, so im a little lost.

03-31-2009, 04:13 PM	#6
Corey AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Moto: Not a damn thing Posts: 2,612	The Bold is worth the extra cash over the 8830. The 8830 is pretty much a Curve without the camera. The Bold is much more than just an aesthetic upgrade to the 88xx and 83xx series. The Bold has much greater internal memory, a far better and faster processor, has 3G network capability, plus it has a camera. The media capabilities are greater, the unit is faster, and the updated OS is better. __________________ Half man, half horse, half motorcycle. All awesome. "Your game is shit, your company is shit. Activision ruined you! Activision ruined you." - Francis

03-31-2009, 05:10 PM	#8
Corey AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Moto: Not a damn thing Posts: 2,612	If I'm not mistaken, the 8830 has GPS as well, but the bold also has WiFi. __________________ Half man, half horse, half motorcycle. All awesome. "Your game is shit, your company is shit. Activision ruined you! Activision ruined you." - Francis

03-31-2009, 06:22 PM	#10
Moni Kawi FTW!!!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami Moto: 08' Kawi 250r Posts: 115	I have the curve and I love it. The battery last a long time. Has all the features I need. Very affordable __________________ http://www.marykay.com/monibarrios

03-31-2009, 03:58 PM	#2
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	The pearl does enough things to warrant any cost. They have tons of apps. And that's the whole idea behind a smartphone. Just get a full keyboard, and make sure your mitts fit it.

03-31-2009, 04:37 PM	#7
Lucky3623 Official Thread Killer Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 554	Plus you get GPS and blackberry maps. I have run the curve for almost 2 years now, and before that I had the 1st gen pearl.