I have the 8900 which is an awesome phone but there are a couple of things that irk me, and am wondering if I should buy the 9700 (my local Rogers dealer just got a brand spanking-new one that he's holding for me).
The 8900:
Trackball is awful after a few months. Tried new phone, same issue.
Send and Stop keys don't light up well in backlight.
I looked at the 9700 and saw the trackpad and the keys and it's pretty much the same phone, except 2x more memory (256MB) and the trackpad.
The trackpad is nicer than the trackball, IMO, and I don't think anyone would argue that it has a better usage life.
The other thing to take into consideration is if you get/use 3G. The 3G capability was a big issue when it came to choosing my BB.
Also, could someone please tell me which version/build of the OS comes on the 9700 out of the box? Nobody seems to know, I even went to blackberry.com to look at the features/specs and it doesn't say!
well actually the 8900 and 9700 both have 256mb of ram but the 8900 has a 528mhz processor i think and the 9700 had a 624mhz. Also the 9700 has 3g where as 8900 does not.
I upgraded fr0om teh 8900 to the 9700 on the 4th. I absolutly love this phone and think it's better than the 8900 is EVERY way. Other than it lacks UMA on rogers....
But you're in the states so you'll get it i beleive.
The deal breaker for me was the 3G speed! When I bought my 8900 less than a year ago I was really sour at the fact that Tmo didn't have any 3G device. However, all that's changed and I am happy to have a faster phone
Also, the bold keyboard has always been something I've wanted. I am tired of these plasticky click-edy-clack cheapies.
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I'm switching. Ordered mine Tuesday. I got one of the first 8900s back in Jan and have had nothing but issues. I have had replacement after replacement (which are all refurbs). It will be nice to have a brand new phone again. I'm switching for the trackpad and 3G.
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Looks at Brook......hey I got one of the first 8900s and have no issues :P
But I am still going to upgrade, I am such a child and need to have the latest and greatest!!! Hahahahaha
Merry Christmas to me
Real reasons I want it:
3G
Trackpad
Quieter Keyboard (not really that big of an issue but it is loud when trying to text or CB in bed)
Better battery (again not really a huge deal, but will be nice)
Helll it's new (wait I already said that)
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I have a 8900 since they were released for tmobile and I can't wait to upgrade. All the reviews I've read (which I think was all of them lol) further cements thefact I want to upgrade.
I am upgradeing for the 3G and overall faster phone. (Haven't tried out the keypad but I wouldn't mind quieter keys)
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see i like the 8900 because they have a nice small size and easy to throw in your pocket but my bold is so much easier to type one. its a tough call i think if the 8900 had 3g and your particular one is rather new i wouldn't upgrade. i just wish the ATT 8900 and all the new 9700 had the black/red keyboard!
What about the size difference? I have an 8900 and really dont have a "valid" excuse to upgrade. But... I am eligible for one right now. I dont want to go bigger. Is this new Bold bigger or smaller than the 8900?