Question for ya old school berry users

[Javaddict]

I have to say I'm curious why you guys are still kicking it with the older BB's may I ask why?

[coolbrett007]

Yeah the trackball rules!!

[Bmbaker2k5]

I couldn't imagine still using one with the old dot matrix displays... Lol I have to have a colorscreen.

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[techluvr]

I agree i have a curve now and havent looked back.

[bmcclure937]

Some of the "older Berries" are still pretty nice. They are quality devices still...

Some people are using company devices and have not had the luxury to upgrade and others may still be satisfied with their older Berry.

The 8700 and 7100 models are still nice

[SLVR6]

8700 is still decent phone, specs are the same as 88XX and 83XX as far as procesor and RAM. The 8703 already had EVDO for CDMA crowd.........and some people prefer the old track wheel. 7100 though still sucks, hated mine! Love my curve though and can't wait for the Javelin!

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[SLVR6]

Oh yeah, and like BMC said, most companies are not going to upgrade your phone if its not broke. At my company most of the 71XX's have finally been replaced with 8700's. A few lucky people have gotten 8820's so they can usa UMA when traveling. I got my Curve on my own plan because of this (they wouldn't get a phone with a camera). Where I am onsite (automotive OEM) the guys have to wait for their 75XX's to die before they can get an 8700!

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[blackberry9999]

I love the 8700! If it had a camera an memory slot I'd still be using one!

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[Heresy]

I still pimp my 7290 because I'm a manager for a granite shop. So I use it during the day because its a very tough phone and cheap enough to replace when it gets destroyed. I just change sim cards when I get home. My wife has an 8700, she doesnt need anything more right now.

[wandiweah]

i like my 7290 cuz it's fun to watch how confused people get when they try to use it...and people have trouble snooping through my stuff

[johnmorganjr1]

Well I'm still somewhat old skool I guess.... I'm on an 8700. Lol

[ej25sti]

Even though I have a curve, and I love my curve to death, I just bought a 71xx to have as a backup. The 71xx's and the 8700's are very durable blackberrys. Awesome battery life also. Just my 2 cents.

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[Rizzleman716]

I have only played with colored acerb BlackBerrys and if you think about it the older phones are the phones with the best durability!!

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[ihatemybb]

my 7520 is a workhorse. i have it on the job and the keypad is till holding up after oil has spilled on it. and dropped it from lifts. i couldn't think of having anything else now.

[Cracker Jak]

I just activated my 7250 last night and its great, will upgrade to a newer model soon but will rock with it sux that i have to use the more xpensive data plan