[SixStringMadness]

I am absolutely holding out for BB10 on my personal phone.

I still quite happy with my 9930 work phone. Only thing to make it better would have been 4G LTE

[MADBRADNYC]

You make a good point,brings me back with the 8330 curves where released in 08- who know's BB10 ,might not be fit for everyone-as general speaking-each their own....

Yep... Don't sleep on the old RIM. These device were built to last!
My youngest daughter (12) is still using my old 8320 like nobody's business.
My oldest daughter has used my old 8900 through her last college days.

I still have my 9700 as a backup for emergencies.

[kraski]

Anything BB10 would be an early upgrade for me. Which, after my experience with OS6, OS7 and PB OS 1, gives me reason to wait till the hardware and software bugs are worked out before I decide what my next upgrade will be.

[D_March]

I bought the 9900 back in September. I'm very glad I did. I'll wait to see what the keyboard looks like on the Bold version of BB 10 before I pick the one I want. I do love OS 7 and my 9900 though. It pairs great with my Playbook.

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[mzceetee]

Yep... Don't sleep on the old RIM. These device were built to last!
My youngest daughter (12) is still using my old 8320 like nobody's business.
My oldest daughter has used my old 8900 through her last college days.

I still have my 9700 as a backup for emergencies.

Thankx...I had the 8330 when it was released-road the hurcaine with the storm than went back to the 8330...totally agree...exception I finally EOL out of my 8330 which had know other choice to move on...

[jly.public]

How do you like it so far? I'm contemplating on purchashing one from Best Buy as well. I wish the device had a better camera, LTE support and a dual-core processor. But it is what it is. BB10 with a keyboard won't be out anytime soon. So, 9930 is probably my only option for now. Sprint's 3G speed is sort of slow end of the spectrum.

Would you recommend buying the 9930?

I was, but I decided to buy the BOLD 9930 from BestBuy for $99. I figured that I couldn't go wrong with that price. The BB10 with a keypad is not due for release until Q1 of 2013, by then I will have to make another decision until then I'm going to enjoy the 9930/PlayBook combo

[symbotier]

Add me to the list of folks who plan to ride it out with an OS6 device until early 2013. My 9700 still serves me very well and I can't justify the expense of a 9900 when I see the revolutionary BB10 on the horizon.

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[dcgore]

I used my discounted pricing for a 4S. I could always sell it and put some money down for the bb10 if good.

[alnamvet68]

I am waiting for the BBX. By the time it comes out, the 9930 Bold should be for free on Sprint, and the wife can get that, and I'll buy an unlocked BBX model, and consider it the last phone I'll buy for a good while.

[mzceetee]

Add me to the list of folks who plan to ride it out with an OS6 device until early 2013. My 9700 still serves me very well and I can't justify the expense of a 9900 when I see the revolutionary BB10 on the horizon.

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as noted....

[joeldf]

Add me to the list of folks who plan to ride it out with an OS6 device until early 2013. My 9700 still serves me very well and I can't justify the expense of a 9900 when I see the revolutionary BB10 on the horizon.

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Me too. I actually rode out my 8100 Pearl for over a year past that contract's time waiting for the 9100 to come to AT&T. Took way too long and once they did get it, it was prohibitively priced (for me, at the time). Waited just a bit longer and the deal came up for a refurbished 9800 Torch for 1 cent. Took the deal, and still on this Torch now. Contract will be up by December. Just in time. I may still wait it out until next January or February to see how the new BB10 devices shake out.

[Deu2e]

My contract was up in November of last year, and I was going to get the 9900, but I was afraid of the bricking issue, so I got an iPhone 4S. This thing....I've had it since Nov, and let's just say that although my contract won't be over until November 2013, I see myself getting a BB10 device in the fall.

[davidp.]

Was wondering if others thought the same,just set on what we have until BB10 devices are released..

That was my intention - wait until the fall to evaluate the new iPhone and whatever RIM releases. I then dropped my 9650 into some water and ruined it. I've been due for an upgrade since Feb. but I decided to purchase an iPhone 4S off contract because I still wanted to have the upgrade option come fall. I'll just ebay my iPhone as they hold their value really well.

I'm not sure what I'll buy but I am pretty heavily invested into the Apple ecosystem at this point (2 household iPads, 2 iphones and 4 iPod touches) BB10 will really have to knock my socks off to bring me back.

I've used a blackberry device since 2007 and up until about late 2010 I loved them. I hadn't been enjoying the experience much when I broke my 9650 so I made the switch to an iPhone. I'm enjoying it but I figured since i could afford it, i would buy off contract and give RIM one more shot at my business in the fall. As i noted, I'm not likely to switch back but I wanted to save my upgrade to have the option.

[tim_w_ak]

think i'm going to start saving now, and buy one outright when it comes out.

i believe that the post yesterday said that current PB's will be get a bb10 os upgrade following os2.1, so if that pans out, that will help seal the deal.

really impressed so far with what i have seen and read. i wont mind one bit if the new phone looks like the Dev Alpha. i like the pb, and wouldnt mind a mini pb to make calls on.




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[doxa sub750T]

Not really, but timing for me on this is perfect. My next full upgrade eligibility will be this coming November :-)

Now that I have been using 9810, I know what I will wait for BB10 with physical keypad. All my previous BBs were all physical keypad style until this recent 9810. I use my BB mostly for messaging purpose. PB takes up anything I need that requires larger screen estate.

Cheers

[TgeekB]

Bought an SGS II to try out Android and hold me over until my contract comes due 3/13. By then I hope BB10 will have been out and a device with a keyboard released. Then I can decide which direction to go.

[WAJ1]

I have a very reliable 9700 but feel its time to upgrade. I'm with O2 but they want to tie me in to another 2 year contract for a 9790. I would love one but due to BB 10 coming soon I believe that a new 2 year contract would be foolish. RIM could look at speaking to service providers and get them to do short term contracts on the BB7 range. This would be a good thing for BB fans keeping them interested prior to the release of BB10, and hopefully entice a few new customers. RIM you have stock to move make some fantastic deals to keep customers and even tie this in with upgrades to BB10. Use the stock of BB7 devices to get some new fans.

[Zetti]

Yes. Bought a 9930 off contract just for this reason.

[iRy757]

I used my discounted pricing for a 4S. I could always sell it and put some money down for the bb10 if good.

Ahh, love hearing that.

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[mzceetee]

That was my intention - wait until the fall to evaluate the new iPhone and whatever RIM releases. I then dropped my 9650 into some water and ruined it. I've been due for an upgrade since Feb. but I decided to purchase an iPhone 4S off contract because I still wanted to have the upgrade option come fall. I'll just ebay my iPhone as they hold their value really well.

I'm not sure what I'll buy but I am pretty heavily invested into the Apple ecosystem at this point (2 household iPads, 2 iphones and 4 iPod touches) BB10 will really have to knock my socks off to bring me back.

I've used a blackberry device since 2007 and up until about late 2010 I loved them. I hadn't been enjoying the experience much when I broke my 9650 so I made the switch to an iPhone. I'm enjoying it but I figured since i could afford it, i would buy off contract and give RIM one more shot at my business in the fall. As i noted, I'm not likely to switch back but I wanted to save my upgrade to have the option.

Thankx for your feedback,you make a valuable point...

[mzceetee]

Yes. Bought a 9930 off contract just for this reason.

Smart move my dear Watson

[Marauder2]

My bold 9700 is giving me a few problems and I must admit, I was at a point where I didn't know what I would be getting, be it bb10, iPhone or Android. But I knew I would wait and give rim a chance; I have faith in them and love their products, and boy I was not let down with the keynote! It's all good getting an iPhone, solid reliable product with good apps, but I want the innovation and positive thinking rim provides.

Holding my upgrade for BB10!

[DarcDroid]

Yeah I'll be hanging out with this old 9700 for awhile longer still. Not the best keyboard compared to the 9900, but still one of the best for battery life. This old phone will be with me till BB10.

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Hi-Five
I'm waiting for BB10 and WP8, then will buy the best one later this year.

Android doesnt interest me (exc the easiness of apps piracy...arrr!) while iOS is not flexible

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[Yaceka]

Yes. Bought a 9930 off contract just for this reason.

I did the same thing! I bought my 9900 for $600 and while I love it to death I can't wait to get more apps when my contract is up. BB10 is going to be awesome. :P

[Bobcat665]

My contract expired last fall and the full touchscreen BB7 device available was very much a disappointment (namely the Torch 9860) and there was no way in h**l I was going to sign even a two year contract for it, never mind going for a full 3 years. I was hoping to eBay for a BB7 device to tide me over until the release of BB10 BUT the prices were and are quite unsatisfactory, still. I'll just have to hold on to my ailing Pearl 9100 for at least a while yet...