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How many of you are still using the 9650? Do you plan to be on it much longer or will you be updating to a new device soon and will that be a BB or will you be switching platforms?

I'm just curious. I've tried iOS and Android and am currently bouncing back and forth between my 9650 and 4S. Just the simplicity and ease of use for messaging on the BB always lures me back. Also dearly miss the LED on the iPhone.
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Old 02-08-2012, 08:36 AM
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Gonna use my phone till it broke into tiny little pieces or it cost more to maintain than getting a new phone.
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Old 02-08-2012, 09:56 AM
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I presently back to my 9650 and have several Android phones. While they are nice, flashy and faster than my 9650 I am always drawn back to my BB. I have looked at the 9930 but just not all that impressed. Too thin for me, no real extended battery and without BB going 4G on Verizon yet, just not worth the move... for me. So for now I will stay with my ole 9650 till BB offers something worth jumping for.
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Old 02-08-2012, 12:56 PM
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i'm with u s cellular and so far they don't have a blackberry to offer that i think is better than what i have now. will probably wait until an os 10 device is available unless this one breaks before then. if the new device doesn't have a keyboard i may switch platforms and leave blackberry for something else.

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Old 02-08-2012, 01:23 PM
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My Bold 9650 has been very very good to me. I'm not sure when I will upgrade, but I know I don't want a handset that has multiple problems.....I'm doing research now on my next purchase of a smartphone and its not easy. WOW, soooo many options. What do I need? What do I want? Will it last for approx 2yrs? Lots of questions and still looking for answers. Bottom Line......Whats BEST for ME.
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Old 02-08-2012, 02:49 PM
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I used the Android Thunderbolt for 10 months before trading it for a 9650.

I'm waiting until the 9930 is bug free and under $100.
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Old 02-08-2012, 02:57 PM
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my wife has an android and it's a good phone but i like the way blackberry handles email and texting. i use my phone mostly for phone calls and email and so far i haven't seen a phone i like better than my 9650
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Old 02-09-2012, 05:30 AM
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I'm staying with mine for now. I have 2 drop in chargers one for work and one for home. If I didn't have Opera mini I would use it for a fishing sinker. It has to have the slowest native browser on the planet!
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Old 02-09-2012, 06:56 AM
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I still have my 9650, going strong. I am eligible for an upgrade right now, but I am holding out on Theme Builder 7. As soon as it is available, I will switch to the 9930. Gotta have my themes.
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Old 02-09-2012, 07:33 AM
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My 9650 is running as well now as it ever has. I'm eligible for an upgrade in a couple of weeks. I'll be getting the 9930 at some point, but I might wait for a month or so.
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Old 02-09-2012, 08:11 AM
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I'm staying with mine for now. I have 2 drop in chargers one for work and one for home. If I didn't have Opera mini I would use it for a fishing sinker. It has to have the slowest native browser on the planet!
If I may ask, how did you get Opera on your 9650, I have tried and have had no luck to get it to install correctly, what version are you using. Thanks.
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Old 02-09-2012, 08:25 AM
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I am going to use my trusty 9650 until I have more confidence that a new 9900/9930 isn't going to brick on me and/or there is a fix in place the addresses that. Only then would I consider upgrading. My current 9650 is so dependable (at least for right now) that I just don't want to risk the headache of an unusable device...even one as gorgeous as the 9900/9930.

So at least for the time being I am still satisfied with my 9650.
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Old 02-09-2012, 08:40 AM
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I still use my 9650..it's unlocked and I use it on AT&T..and it actually runs great on EDGE. I love the keyboard on it and the feel. I have my work 9930 that I use for most of my browsing, and more higher end apps though. Best of both worlds!
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If I may ask, how did you get Opera on your 9650, I have tried and have had no luck to get it to install correctly, what version are you using. Thanks.
9650/6.0.0.719
Opera Mini 6.5

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http://m.operamini.com/minibb.jad?ac...26267&bbfw=6.0
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Old 02-09-2012, 09:29 AM
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I'm thinking about upgrading to the 9930 in a few weeks. But if i don't, I'll be with the 9650 until it dry rots or something. I really like it!! I only want the 9930 becuase of th elarger screen.
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