[smroark]

I'm going from my iphone back to a blackberry but I don't know which one to get.
Which would you suggest and why?

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[joe.kent]

I have a bold 9000 for sale.....

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[smroark]

I've got info, I'm looking to see what people think of their devices. The info doesn't tell me if the device is a complete pos or if its a great and durable phone.

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[jcp007]

1) Better speed and performance.
2) Better memory management.
3) More memory for apps.
4) Trackpad is way better than trackball
5) Not as clunky
6) Battery door doesnt wiggle.
7) Better screen resolution.
8) Better camera.
9) Better OS.
10) More device customization.
11) Great QWERTY keyboard.
12) Threaded SMS

[feek]

definitely a really-really different kind of phone..

u'll might want to think which one u prefer more entertainment or more messaging..

iphone is for entertainment (at least that's why i need to buy one) and it's way more fun than blackberry

but if you want to have a messaging device then you should get blackberry, i prefer 9700 'coz of it's incredible battery life. So i dont need to plug my charger all the time. plus it has the latest tech, bigger flash memory and better memory management.

9000 is superb but 9700 is what i need right now..

[jcp007]

1) Better speed and performance.
2) Better memory management.
3) More memory for apps.
4) Trackpad is way better than trackball
5) Not as clunky
6) Battery door doesnt wiggle.
7) Better screen resolution.
8) Better camera.
9) Better OS.
10) More device customization.
11) Great QWERTY keyboard.
12) Threaded SMS

IMO the above reasons are good ones for choosing the 9700 over the 9000 based upon my experience of having both devices.

The OP was trying to decide between a 9000 and a 9700. Your reasons are great for choosing the 9700/9000 over the iPhone.

[gdavis2221]

having had both the 9000 and now the 9700, i would go for the 9700 for the reasons listed, and the battery life is so damn good on the 9700. It will put the Iphone battery to shame.

[jflexe99]

9700, hands down. Less you want to go to Verizon...then Storm2, another great phone. the 9700 destroys the 9000 in everyway I think. Coming from 9000 to this was a gooooooood upgrade. Can actually watch videos with no freezing or delays. It feels better in my hand, looks way better, the camera/video is awesome quality. Web surfing is fast, specially when on WiFi and easy. Good free apps for daily use. Go to the store and try both. The 9700 is way faster. The 9000 had 2 things though. Great nice big screen, and great keyboard for typing! The 9700 is a bit smaller with keys but still is fun and great to use! Hope something helped. Oh and the battery in the 9700 last MUCH longer than the 9000.

[noaim]

I would take the 9700 for the trackpad and application memory

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[dbone15]

9700 hands down. Batt life and memory are the biggest reasons for me. Trackpad is also a plus.

Although if you gave me a 9000 with 256 of flash I would take it over the 9700 cuz I think the 9000 is way sexier than the 9700. Love the chrome bezel

[tensai]

9700 hands down. Batt life and memory are the biggest reasons for me. Trackpad is also a plus.

Although if you gave me a 9000 with 256 of flash I would take it over the 9700 cuz I think the 9000 is way sexier than the 9700. Love the chrome bezel

Ditto! dont forget the camera and trackpad

[Canes98]

9000 has great speakers and larger keyboard and thats about it. Go 9700!

[smroark]

Thank you guys for your input!

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[Want2CBetter]

One more for the 9700 - to add to all of the reasons above...... The form factor is beautiful and fits perfectly in the hand

[vento]

My 9700 is definitely an upgrade over my old 9000, though I preferred the size of the 9000. It was bulky, yet sexy. Having large hands, I find the 9700 too small for me. Otherwise, it been excellent thus far.

[canadian student]

i say go for the 9700 also. Most amazing BB out right now.

[nat750]

Get the Bold 9700 its a quality phone in everyway. But don't try to compare it to the iPhone to much they are both great but in there OWN way.

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[gr1zzly2121]

9700 is definatly the best bb ever imo

[TLD1]

I went from my beloved 9000 Bold to the 9700 as an upgrade only a few days ago (Christmas eve) and have had a little problem getting getting over the 9000.

The 9700 is a bit sleeker, sexier and does feel better in the hand. It is faster by a little bit, and the camera is better...by the same little bit, nothing to get excited about. The build quality of my Made In Mexico 9700 is quite good, thankfully...since I had the sales rep in my store search the in stock units for one made in Canada like my 9000 was. Nothing wobbles or is loose (like the 9000 battery cover) and it feels solid and tight.

I like the new 5.0 OS as well...it's the same familiar BB OS with all the right things added. However...if you're patient (as I was not, apparently), no doubt the official 5.0 for the 9000 and other late-model BB's will drop soon too.

I am suprised that. I am getting along as well as I am with the much smaller keypad on the 9700. It is tiny...but within a few texts an an email, I was going as well on it as I was on my 9000.

The main issue for me...at least at this stage, is the trackpad vs. The trackball on my 9000. The trackpad is ultra sensitive and I have a problem being as accurate with it as I was the trackball on my 9000. But, several phone-friends have admonished me to give it a while longer...so I will.

Conclusion? The 9700 is a great BlackBerry...but I'm not sure I didn't make a mistake by selling my 9000 for it, honestly. The 9000 is a great BB...and if you can get one quite a bit cheaper than you can a 9700...I would go for it. Who knows? I might be going back myself...

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[David12]

The only thing that could be a problem is the Keyboard. It is smaller than the one of the Bold 9000, so if you have thick fingers, I would recommend the Bold 9000.
Just go to the store and start typing on both of the devices.

[jcp007]

I went from my beloved 9000 Bold to the 9700 as an upgrade only a few days ago (Christmas eve) and have had a little problem getting getting over the 9000.

The 9700 is a bit sleeker, sexier and does feel better in the hand. It is faster by a little bit, and the camera is better...by the same little bit, nothing to get excited about. The build quality of my Made In Mexico 9700 is quite good, thankfully...since I had the sales rep in my store search the in stock units for one made in Canada like my 9000 was. Nothing wobbles or is loose (like the 9000 battery cover) and it feels solid and tight.

I like the new 5.0 OS as well...it's the same familiar BB OS with all the right things added. However...if you're patient (as I was not, apparently), no doubt the official 5.0 for the 9000 and other late-model BB's will drop soon too.

I am suprised that. I am getting along as well as I am with the much smaller keypad on the 9700. It is tiny...but within a few texts an an email, I was going as well on it as I was on my 9000.

The main issue for me...at least at this stage, is the trackpad vs. The trackball on my 9000. The trackpad is ultra sensitive and I have a problem being as accurate with it as I was the trackball on my 9000. But, several phone-friends have admonished me to give it a while longer...so I will.

Conclusion? The 9700 is a great BlackBerry...but I'm not sure I didn't make a mistake by selling my 9000 for it, honestly. The 9000 is a great BB...and if you can get one quite a bit cheaper than you can a 9700...I would go for it. Who knows? I might be going back myself...

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Adjust your trackpad horizontal/vertical sensitivity and see if that helps.

[jcp007]

Have had both the 9000 and 9700 as well as thick fingers. It took very little time to adjust to the 9700.

[Infinityloop]

having had both the 9000 and now the 9700, i would go for the 9700 for the reasons listed, and the battery life is so damn good on the 9700. It will put the Iphone battery to shame.

I'll add that the battery life is indeed very good on the 9700 but at the same time people use the 9700 as a phone and the iPhone like a computer so that's why I don't think that we can really compare in an honest way (at battery level) both phones.

[spitothec]

I miss my 9000's keyboard

[jcp007]

Give the 9700 keyboard a chance. After a while, you won't miss it.