[dnad3363]

Hello, i decided to replace my Curve 8320, and not which of these three models is best. There is a list of elements i see best of this BBs

Gemini 8520
-Trackpad
-WIFI

Javelin 8900
-3.2mp, autofocus, flash
-High resolution
-WIFI & GPS

Tour 9630
-3.2mp, autofocus, flash
-High Resolution
-3G; CDMA and GSM (in my country, i use GSM, unlocked of course, but 3G of the Tour dont work here)
-Best Keyboard (for me)
-GPS

I love Tour, but im not sure because i hear of trackball issues(Javelin and Tour). The WIFI is not important for me(but sometimes is necessary). In my country only use GSM (dont worry for 3G, is too bad here HAHA)

[snowindec9]

tour 9630 is cdma. so you can't use that. i would go with the 8520.

[amazinglygraceless]

Of the three the Tour is probably the most complete device of the bunch.

As to the trackball issue I seriously think that is more on the user than the device.
Granted the first batch of Tours had design issues but that has been sorted out.

[K Bear]

tour 9630 is cdma. so you can't use that. i would go with the 8520.

You are incorrect, the Tour is a world phone which means it is cdma and gsm compatible.
In my opinion, you'd be better served with either the 8900 or the 9630. I prefer the 8900 only because I believe that it has the better qwerty keyboard.

[dnad3363]

2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 2100
CDMA/EVDO Rev A 800/1900

see on GSM Arena or Blackberry Page.

tour 9630 is cdma. so you can't use that. i would go with the 8520.

[Masahiro]

You are incorrect, the Tour is a world phone which means it is cdma and gsm compatible.
In my opinion, you'd be better served with either the 8900 or the 9630. I prefer the 8900 only because I believe that it has the better qwerty keyboard.

Yeah, but if he's going to use the Tour on a GSM network, he might as well use the 9700, which combines the best elements of all three models.

[Username00089]

The OP has already stated that 3G isn't important and the best keyboard for
him/her is the Tour keyboard.

No brainer: Tour

[dnad3363]

Yeah, but if he's going to use the Tour on a GSM network, he might as well use the 9700, which combines the best elements of all three models.

Yeah, but Bold 9700 is too expensive for me :/. Here the 8900 and 9630 cost the same.

[ineedhelp1234]

To me it comes down to tour and 8900, I had to make the same decision awhile ago. I was looking to use either the tour or 8900 on tmobile so 3g on the tour didn't matter to me so I went with the 8900 because I would be getting everything the tour has + wifi. I would stay away from the 8520 since it has a 2.0 mp camera(no flash), low-res screen, and no gps. IMO high res screen+gps+better camera with flash is better than a trackpad

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[SevereDeceit]

Of the three the Tour is probably the most complete device of the bunch.

As to the trackball issue I seriously think that is more on the user than the device.
Granted the first batch of Tours had design issues but that has been sorted out.

I completely agree...

[jgodin03]

wait for the 9650(for trackpad and wifi, you'll also get the keyboard you like). If you cant wait take the 9630.

[K Bear]

Yeah, but if he's going to use the Tour on a GSM network, he might as well use the 9700, which combines the best elements of all three models.

But, he did not list the 9700, only the 85xx, 8900, and 9630.

[dnad3363]

You are incorrect, the Tour is a world phone which means it is cdma and gsm compatible.
In my opinion, you'd be better served with either the 8900 or the 9630. I prefer the 8900 only because I believe that it has the better qwerty keyboard.

I heard that the 8900's keyboard is the same as in 8520, my sister has a 8520 and the keyboard is as hard. The keyboard 8900 is hard?

[Masahiro]

I heard that the 8900's keyboard is the same as in 8520, my sister has a 8520 and the keyboard is as hard. The keyboard 8900 is hard?

The Curve keyboards are pretty much the same. The 83xx keys were just a little bit bigger.

[dnad3363]

I decided to buy a 8900, because, has wifi. The Tour is amazing (for me) but in my country i cant get it in CDMA.. and 3G doesn't work here.. :/. Other reason is EDGE here is soooo slow (4kb per second) and sometimes I need WIFI on my Curve 8320.

I like 8900, but Tour have a amazing keyboard, but for me is better a 8900.

Im right?

Other Question, in the 8900 have 256 RAM, right? how much have free to user? like the 8520, 120-130mb free for user?

[hondateg91]

If you cant wait then go for the tour or you could wait for the tour 2.

[dnad3363]

If you cant wait then go for the tour or you could wait for the tour 2.

I can't, because when the Tour 2 hits the market in my country, cost much money, and need a replacement for my Curve 8320, because it damages the mini-usb port and the housing, the parts are very expensive and I'd rather buy a new one.

But people say 2 me, that the Tour is better then the 8900.

[beantown85]

Tour hands down. I'm biased but I love my phone.

[bluz]

wouldn't it be better to wait for the Tour2?