[TommyZ3]

It's time to upgrade from my 8330 and there are several free upgrades available. I am most interested in taking advantage of the free upgrades. Which of the free possibilities would give me the best bang for my "free" buck?

Here's my usage:
I use email and SMS for 3 business accounts (my own businesses using BIS), 1 school account as an adjunct professor and 1 personal email account.
Stitcher
Pandora
Slacker Radio
BB Browser
Opera Browsers
TuneIn Radio
UberTwitter
Facebook
Media Player - Music, Voice Notes, Picture taking

Here's what Verizon is offering for free with a 2-yr contract:
Curve 8530
Curve 3G 9330
Tour 9630
Bold 9650
Storm2 9550 - Certified Pre-Owned - New is $150

I would appreciate hearing what you folks have to say about what to go for and what to avoid? Thank you.

[jeffh]

I have the Tour 9630. You definitely don't want to get that over the Bold 9650. The Bold 9650 replaced the Tour 9630 and is the more capable device in every way, including the ability to run OS 6. If you want a keyboard device the 9650 is a good choice. I haven't used a Storm and can't comment on those.

[benhmadison]

Not sure how you are getting an offer for a free Bold 9650 with an upgrade but it is by far the best of your options. I would only consider the Curve 3g 9330 or the Bold 9650 as they are both able to run OS 6. I opted to pay 150.00 for my Bold over a free Curve 3g and it was worth every penny. Better screen resolution, better build, just a higher end device. If you can get one free jump on it!