Tech Help Me Choose A Blackberry!

darkangel07760

darkangel07760

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#1
In a month and a half, I will be able to upgrade to a new phone. I am a Sprint customer currently using an android phone, and quite frankly, I am impressed, but it isn't what I am looking for.
I am very interested in getting a Blackberry. I use the internet alot, as well as email and texting. That's about it! I just use a few apps on Android, and I can find the same ones on Blackberry. I feel that I would be happier with how a Blackberry works more than how an Android works...
So with all that, what are your experiences?
What do you like most about your Blackberry and why?
Thank you!
 
#2
The BB definitely has a learning curve. I have had all kinds phones and when I got BB it threw me for a loop. I had the BB storm first gen. Once you get to learn it though it can be a great tool. I do perfer my iphone more though but that is just my opinion. We you looking for the Storm or the Torch?

Pros: messenger, different profiles for texts, calls and people

Cons: Keyboard, OS can be a little slow and learning curve
 
#5
I love my bb bold 9700 but i never go on the internet because blackberry internet suuuuucks! I get jealous of my boyfriends superfast/ big screen droid incredible
 
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#7
I don't mind the touchscreen, but it can be annoying if i am doing nything other than surking on the net. I hate using it for making calls... it is really laggy and drives me nuts! Is the Curve like a beginner Blackberry? I took a look at the Curve and the Bold so far. The Torch isn't available yet for Sprint, but it might be by the time I get my upgrade.
 
#10
If you use the net a lot, you'll be disappointed in the BB...unless you get the Torch.

What specifically are you looking for in a phone and why don't you like the phone you currently have?
 
#11
Charles said:
If you use the net a lot, you'll be disappointed in the BB...unless you get the Torch.

What specifically are you looking for in a phone and why don't you like the phone you currently have?
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i second this and was going to say it and charles beat me to it.

internet on an android phone is WORLDS apart from internet on a black berry.

i had the black berry storm and hated using the internet on it.... used my dad's regular blackberry (bold maybe - a few years old) and i hated it even more.
 
#12
Well ILuvShopping and Charles, I find that the Android is buggy. I wanted something more solid and less likely to freeze up. Who knows... I might end up with another Android phone, but we will see.
I don't really use all the apps as much as I thought I would. I would much rather have a smartphone that has a reliable performing platform, and that is why I was thinking Blackberry.
I am on Sprint, and I heard that there is going to be a new Blackberry 6 OS coming out by the end of this year for my carrier. I think a Sprint version of the Torch will be coming out next year, but I am definitely getting rid of my Samsung Moment. Not a very good Android phone in my experience.
 
#14
^^ I completely agree. I have no problems with the internet on my 9700, in fact it's perfect. For regular, every day surfing it's great. Obviously there are certain things you need to use a computer for and can't use your berry but that goes for all mobile devices.

Get the 9700, it's awesome! :tup:
 
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darkangel07760 said:
Well ILuvShopping and Charles, I find that the Android is buggy. I wanted something more solid and less likely to freeze up. Who knows... I might end up with another Android phone, but we will see.
I don't really use all the apps as much as I thought I would. I would much rather have a smartphone that has a reliable performing platform, and that is why I was thinking Blackberry.
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Valid points. What phone is it?

Here's a review of the Torch. It mentioned the internet issues with the old BBs
http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/blackberry-torch-review/

The Storm 3 has the new BB OS6 and is a CDMA phone, so it should be on Sprint/Verizon.
 
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