1. rvzero's Avatar
    Picked up an 8900 sim free in the winter (I don't wait for contracts to run out if I really need an upgrade... and 8320 > 8900 was a definite needed upgrade), but is it really worth grabbing the 9630 this summer if I already have a phone that has EDGE/Wi-Fi? 3G alone isn't a closer for me. I don't know what CDMA is and I'm in the UK (think it's an American thing?). I'm in the process of blacking out my blackberry, and the 9630 has a fat piece of fake chrome on it.

    I'm wondering if it's all worth it, or if I should hang on to the 8900 for another yearish and wait for the next gen Pluto/Magnum etc. That keyboard is tempting me, though. :/
    05-13-09 10:47 AM
  2. cheech73's Avatar
    8900 and 9630 are very similar, i don't think you should switch. wait for Pluto/magnum or what ever BB comes puts out later.
    05-13-09 11:20 AM
  3. markhunsaker's Avatar
    Agreed...the only big difference is the style of keyboard and the 9630 is a tad bigger than the 8900. Just wait until a nicer device comes out that is GSM. Don't like the Bold? It has the same style of keyboard that the 9630 will have.
    05-13-09 01:12 PM
  4. misspriss1892's Avatar
    You should wait til it comes out and try it out and see if it's worth it
    05-13-09 01:22 PM
  5. rvzero's Avatar
    Agreed...the only big difference is the style of keyboard and the 9630 is a tad bigger than the 8900. Just wait until a nicer device comes out that is GSM. Don't like the Bold? It has the same style of keyboard that the 9630 will have.
    I consider the Bold a downgrade from the 8900 personally, except for 3G.

    Guess I'm waiting for the newer, nicer phones! Gonna skip the hype on this one.
    05-13-09 05:14 PM
  6. BBZAX's Avatar
    I consider the Bold a downgrade from the 8900 personally, except for 3G.

    Guess I'm waiting for the newer, nicer phones! Gonna skip the hype on this one.
    Really? You consider the Bold a downgrade to the 8900? I'm a newbie, but from what I understand, the Bold is the top of the line BB device right now, even above the 8900.
    05-13-09 05:18 PM
  7. Cowadin's Avatar
    I consider the Bold a downgrade from the 8900 personally, except for 3G.

    Guess I'm waiting for the newer, nicer phones! Gonna skip the hype on this one.
    dont let CX see you saying that!

    lol
    05-13-09 05:19 PM
  8. rvzero's Avatar
    Alright, the Bold is bigger (can be a pro or a con, I prefer the Curve's form factor, or even the Tour's), has a nicer keyboard, faster processor, and has 3G.

    The 8900 has a better camera (3.2mp with AF > 2mp), a stable OS throughout, a higher resolution screen, supports up to 16GB microSD > Bold's 8GB (from the specs I've read), the browser seems quicker, the trackball is much improved... Feh, people with different uses for their BBs will prefer different phones, and I did say it was just my personal opinion. :]

    Really? You consider the Bold a downgrade to the 8900? I'm a newbie, but from what I understand, the Bold is the top of the line BB device right now, even above the 8900.
    I thought the Storm was RIM's posterchild right now?
    Last edited by rvzero; 05-13-09 at 05:30 PM.
    05-13-09 05:28 PM
  9. saco71's Avatar
    hello how do u unlock the storm also do u have the codes mine is unlocked i just cant use the internet annd mms messaging can u please help me out
    05-13-09 05:45 PM
  10. rvzero's Avatar
    hello how do u unlock the storm also do u have the codes mine is unlocked i just cant use the internet annd mms messaging can u please help me out
    Wrong forum/thread.

    unlock blackberry storm - Google Search

    You'll most likely have to pay for the code. If you've messed it up, your service likely won't work. Hence the internet/MMS not working I guess. If not, send the settings to your phone or type them in manually. Might need to call your network for the info or google that too.
    05-13-09 05:49 PM
  11. noaim's Avatar
    Picked up an 8900 sim free in the winter (I don't wait for contracts to run out if I really need an upgrade... and 8320 > 8900 was a definite needed upgrade), but is it really worth grabbing the 9630 this summer if I already have a phone that has EDGE/Wi-Fi? 3G alone isn't a closer for me. I don't know what CDMA is and I'm in the UK (think it's an American thing?). I'm in the process of blacking out my blackberry, and the 9630 has a fat piece of fake chrome on it.

    I'm wondering if it's all worth it, or if I should hang on to the 8900 for another yearish and wait for the next gen Pluto/Magnum etc. That keyboard is tempting me, though. :/
    the 8900 is to close to the device to warrant a upgrade at least in my opinion you might as well wait until something is a bit farther advanced as your 8900 is a really nice device still
    05-14-09 03:13 PM
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