8900 on ATT or leave for the Tour? I'm a "free agent"..
- My 8100's 2 year contract finally ran out last month and I went to "month to month" status. Very tired of my Pearl, I went to the ATT store to try something new, and walked out with an iPhone 3G. 3 weeks later.. I without a doubt can't wait to go back to a BB. I'll be returning the iPhone within a week or so - and have to decide if I want the 8900 on ATT.. or if I should jump ship to Verizon for the Tour.
From the specs side, the biggest debate appears to be whether I want 3G (tour) or wifi (8900). Otherwise the hardware seems very similar. Yeah everyone claims to not compare the two phones, but to compare the carriers. VZW and ATT are both pretty solid in New England, so carrier isn't too important to me.
I read that the 8900 has some pretty fast 'enhanced' EDGE access, and I know that VZW is crazy fast (girlfriend has a 8330).. so I'm pretty torn. Any thoughts?07-06-09 02:08 PMLike 0 - well I see an obvious answer here.
carrier speeds/service are rather equal for you so the issues boil down to:
8900 keyboard versus Tour keyboard
wifi 8900 versus no wifi Tour
enhanced edge versus rev. a 3g
and lastly but probably most important.. total cost!
I'd probably jump on the gf's carrier to save costs because you can call each other for free any time and keep a smaller minutes package.. your decision is easy unless wifi is a deal breaker.07-06-09 02:27 PMLike 0 -
- I agree. With the Bold you get Wifi and 3G, along with an excellent keyboard. If for whatever reason you do not want to consider a Bold, I think you would still be happy either way, Curve 8900 or Tour.07-06-09 04:36 PMLike 0
- How often are you in locations with out good cell service (Schools, Subways, work)
If you are often in places with out good cell coverage, then you want Wifi, if you always have good Cell coverage, then Wifi doesn't matter.
You need to play with the Bold keyboard, and the curve keyboard see which you like more as the Tour is More bold like.
Check the Total Cost of Ownership of each company's phones
What plans are available and who you know on each network, if you are in the position to move from company to company with out paying any exit fees this is the opportunity to examine the difference in costs between service packages,07-06-09 05:18 PMLike 0 - Yeah I would say if you get better Verizon service there then go for the tour because verizon service for me has been better than att. The tour I hear is a awesome phone as well. Go with who you fell better with07-06-09 05:24 PMLike 0
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I spend many hours a week talking about TCO with customers.
Plus the practice of actually looking into BOTH companies, rate plans and knowing what is offered and at what costs will give you the tools to better negotiate with whom ever you end up with to again reduce the TCO further.
I am with a CDMA carrier and after going over the apposing GSM carriers paper work, I spoke with my CDMA carrier about the difference in cost between the 2 plans, totalling what the cost for me to LEAVE them and get out of my contract and then going to the competitor and buying into a contract with them getting the device,
I was able to retain the carrier of choice, and bring down my TCO because of eductation, I pitted the fact that the Monthly bill would have been 5 dollars more with the same Plan, but that the phone came with Wifi so I would need less of a data plan. when all things balanced out, I got the phone I wanted, and a better plan
Be educated, be polite, and have the information in front of you while on the phone.
>> PS I am getting a tour NOT the bold07-07-09 01:02 PMLike 0 - Different processors have different battery consumption, and i believe the Bold's processor needs more power than the Curve's.07-07-09 01:12 PMLike 0
- Crucial_XtremeRetired ModeratorMy 8100's 2 year contract finally ran out last month and I went to "month to month" status. Very tired of my Pearl, I went to the ATT store to try something new, and walked out with an iPhone 3G. 3 weeks later.. I without a doubt can't wait to go back to a BB. I'll be returning the iPhone within a week or so - and have to decide if I want the 8900 on ATT.. or if I should jump ship to Verizon for the Tour.
From the specs side, the biggest debate appears to be whether I want 3G (tour) or wifi (8900). Otherwise the hardware seems very similar. Yeah everyone claims to not compare the two phones, but to compare the carriers. VZW and ATT are both pretty solid in New England, so carrier isn't too important to me.
I read that the 8900 has some pretty fast 'enhanced' EDGE access, and I know that VZW is crazy fast (girlfriend has a 8330).. so I'm pretty torn. Any thoughts?07-07-09 03:00 PMLike 0 -
And it'll depend. Not too many people say "VZW will save me money" because the features are cheaper (they aren't), they say it because they have a lot of contacts that use VZW and can therefore call them for free and buy less minutes, etc.
Also CX's comment is very true... if you have the patience to wait for that Onyx... it'd be worth it07-07-09 03:13 PMLike 0 -
Wait what about the storm 2 ...Yeah GSM always gets the MUCH better phones....If AT&T could just get their cell service equal to VZW then i think VZW would be in big trouble...I know AT&T is improving coverage everyday so "the network" comments soon will fade...we'll see...07-07-09 03:17 PMLike 0
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