Blackberry comparisons
He guys. So, thinking of entering the world of smartphones by upgrading my current cel. I know there's a few Blackberry owners on here and I'm just wondering if anyone has any thoughts, or anecdotal comparison between the Pearl, Curve and Bold.
I've checked out BlackBerry - Compare BlackBerry Smartphones and PDAs at BlackBerry.com. So, I have the specs on each. Just wanting some real world info.
Don't plan on texting/emailing a ton. Some probably. I kind of like the smaller Pearl.
Anyhoo, thoughts?
I've checked out BlackBerry - Compare BlackBerry Smartphones and PDAs at BlackBerry.com. So, I have the specs on each. Just wanting some real world info.
Don't plan on texting/emailing a ton. Some probably. I kind of like the smaller Pearl.
Anyhoo, thoughts?
Comments
100% agree. iPhone is way better than the Crapberry
This is true. You might want to look at an Android phone, but iPhones are pretty much the way to go for apps. Blackberry apps tend to be both limited in number and sucktacular in comparison.
If however, sending email and messaging was most important for you (it is for me), you might want to check out the Blackberry options. I would recommend the Bold, though my sister's fiance has a Torch and likes it. I really don't like the Curve (my mom and several friends have them. Just not as nice.) For me Blackberry Messenger is enough to keep me w the BB.
The new dual core Androids are sure to give the Iphone a run.
One of the slider type keyboards won't work either. Will get jammed with fine dust, etc.
On top of that, I could never live it down if the GF saw me carrying around an Apple product. She's an artist, thus one of those slightly eclectic Apple fans....
I will be getting one of those Otterbox Defender cases to protect whatever I get.
Basically, I could probably just get along with a regular old cel phone. My friend has a blackberry and says the reception is much better than his old cel. He's a contractor and uses his to keep track of hours, email invoices, GPS, etc. etc. We have no interest in what I assume are the various apps available. I wouldn't use 99% of them anyway I'm sure.
One reason I'm even considering upgrading is that obviously smart phones are the way things are going. Soon, there won't be just a cel phone. I'd rather figure these things out now while they aren't totally a pain in the ass to get used to.
Anyhoo, at this point we have one vote for the Bb Bold, which is likely the direction I'll be heading in.
Ive had 3 curves in 3 years, and they are horrible. The trackball will without a doubt stop working after 6 months. Same problem all 3 times.
If the phone wasnt free Id dump it in a second.
I think the new bold has the squarish looking track pad which has to be infinitely better.
I also treat my phone pretty rough. Dust, engine grease, kicked down a flight of stairs, I've even dropped a skid on it before. Can't say it's not durable in that regard.
My next upgrade will be either the Bold 9700 series or the new Bold, gonna wait until the price points are released.
Have had the thing for about 4 days already and haven't had the time to figure this thing out whatsoever. Doesn't appear complicated, just a completely new environment to explore. Will be spending the morning getting to know my new toy.
Hoping to find online tutorials in some regard to assist in this process.
Turn on tutorial mode - User Guide - BlackBerry Bold 9780 Smartphone - 6.0
BlackBerry Bold 9780 - BlackBerry 6 OS - Video Tutorials and Easy Guide Books
Today, working in an area by the lake. Nobody gets any network reception out in this area of the boonies by the lake. I turned the thing off to save on battery so it wouldn't be searching for a network.
Got home. Turned it on. Checked messages. Started reading something sent by GF. She looks at me and says "How are you reading that? I called you and left a voicemail?" I showed her the screen and we were both blown away. The thing did voice recognition and converted the message to text. I had no idea they could do that.
Now, I'm not sure if I'm paying extra for this feature (hope not), but that's pretty cool.
Thanks for the advice on this buy guys. If anyone has any opinions on any apps they find useful, if they could post them that'd be great. No games. Won't play them.
Only ever paid for one app, MLB's At Bat 11, great for baseball junkies.
There's also one by rim, I think it's called Traffic. Does turn-by-turn directions like a standalone gps. I haven't used it much, but it seemed decent when I did use it.
RIM shares are down 20% on Friday. Maybe a good time to pick up some if they're going to rebound.