1. nezr's Avatar
    ...the end!
    11-21-09 01:45 AM
  2. Jhonsok's Avatar
    I think if the screen went all the way to the edge it would be a nicer experience. I am not a fan of the black border around the screen of Tour and 9700.
    11-21-09 01:46 AM
  3. Bettermost's Avatar
    ...the end!
    BUT unlike the Storm2 you can type on it without the screen locking up and function keys freezing.
    11-21-09 02:28 AM
  4. sedalia066's Avatar
    That size is what keeps the 9000 oin my hands. I keep looking at other models but so far nothing works well enough to trade.

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    11-21-09 06:19 AM
  5. hunoosh's Avatar
    Yeah. Have to say. Mine is not in my hands yet but coming from a pearl its going to be a huge BB to me. LOL. I was a huge fan of the bold but hated the size. IMO.....the new 9700 is a ladies Bold! Can't get mine fast enough.

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    11-21-09 06:27 AM
  6. qbnkelt's Avatar
    Love mine! It's perfectly balanced, feels solid, and the back isn't loose like the original Bold. And just the fact that there are no memory leaks is a huge improvement on the first.

    The size is perfect. The screen size is perfect for the size of the device.
    11-21-09 06:32 AM
  7. greggebhardt's Avatar
    It is all what you are used to using. I came from the Bold 1 and, at first, found the 9700 smaller but because I am human, I adapted rather quickly.

    The screens for both bolds are the SAME size diag. The 9700 is taller while the 9000 is wider.

    I have sued so many different Blackberry devices that it does not take long to get used to another keyboard. You just got to give it a chance.
    11-21-09 06:55 AM
  8. GJW's Avatar
    I for one love the 9700 (having come from an old 8800, the 9700 is a massive improvement). But I can certainly see how someone coming from the 9000 or someone with very big hands/thick fingers could find the new keyboard cramped. Also the physical screen size is pretty small - but for me, I am a very satisfied customer so far (6 days since I got it).
    11-21-09 07:05 AM
  9. mattglobal's Avatar
    I had the 9000. I think the 9700 is better in virtually every way, size included.

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    11-21-09 07:13 AM
  10. jcp007's Avatar
    Having had both a 8310 and 9000, I did like the size of the 9000.

    However, the more compact 9700 feels more solid as I had the chance to see one in a company store (the sales rep wouldn't sell it to me until 11/22). The smaller form factor fits better in the pocket as situation calls for it.

    This size should not be a deal breaker. The smaller size means that you can hold the device in one hand and type with your thumb. OR You can let nature take its course and get used to it over time. Granted, this is easier if you had a Curve as a previous BB.
    11-21-09 07:13 AM
  11. Armando175's Avatar
    Although I haven't seen the 9700 at a TMO store, it looks like a beautiful device. I've play with the Bold before and my first impression was that it was too big for me. According to the specifications, the 9700 has a 2.4" diagonal screen while the 8320, which is what I have now, has a 2.5" diagonal screen size. Is this correct?
    11-21-09 07:33 AM
  12. raf1919's Avatar
    the size couldn't be more perfect. the 9000 is great if you want a zach morris phone, that you need to carry in your backpack.

    9700 fits great into pocket and hand.
    11-21-09 07:45 AM
  13. ClintRo's Avatar
    Phone size is such a subjective issue..... The OP hates the size and I wouldn't own the 9000.... It just all depends!

    For all the guys that love the size of the 9000 RIM has a bigger device that will be coming out in the next year.

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    11-21-09 08:29 AM
  14. elezdi's Avatar
    I had the 8900 and I think the 9700 is too thick!! But the size is perfect!
    11-21-09 10:38 AM
  15. marker580's Avatar
    the size couldn't be more perfect. the 9000 is great if you want a zach morris phone, that you need to carry in your backpack.

    9700 fits great into pocket and hand.
    LOL. Agreed. I love the form factor of this phone. I looked at the original Bold but stayed away because it was a giant clunker.
    11-21-09 12:01 PM
  16. joju58's Avatar
    Love mine! It's perfectly balanced, feels solid, and the back isn't loose like the original Bold. And just the fact that there are no memory leaks is a huge improvement on the first.

    The size is perfect. The screen size is perfect for the size of the device.
    i totally agree, i been BB fan for last 5 years and had all flagship BB's, last was Bold 9000, now having this beauty 9700 will never go back to 9000, 9700 is a winner in every aspect, and most is memory issue, after all day use with so many applications run, memory stays stable at 132MB+
    11-21-09 12:14 PM
  17. badgermac's Avatar
    i was thinking about grabbing a 9000 again (sold mine to get my Iphone which I'm keeping even though I went to the 9700).
    11-21-09 02:26 PM
  18. canadian student's Avatar
    i was actually thinking the same thing to. I was gonna use it as a backup to my 9700. The 128MB of memory is what's stopping me. The trackball isn't that big of a deal, because i wuold swap it for a black one. Which won't show the dirt as easy.
    11-23-09 12:11 PM
  19. doxa sub750T's Avatar
    I found 9000 to be on a big size for my liking. My first BB was 8320 and it is a perfect size for me. When I switched to 8900 I found the keyboard to be a little awkward to type on, but now I love it.

    I am now facing similar dilemma with my new 9700. Perhaps in a few weeks, I will get used to it
    11-23-09 12:29 PM
  20. eds817's Avatar
    My only problem with the size is the keyboard. I don't have the smallest fingers and it isn't as easy to use as the 8320. I am hoping I can get use to it. I'm using it as much as I can during the 14 day return period just in case it becomes a problem.
    11-23-09 12:32 PM
  21. evorc's Avatar
    that makes it the perfect size.
    11-23-09 12:33 PM
  22. alvordag's Avatar
    Definately NOT a ladied bold....the form factor is exact on with the Curve. I returned my 9000 for the 9700 for that reason
    11-23-09 01:06 PM
  23. CidSedez's Avatar
    I will take the small size and functionality over a huge screen and zero functionality ( Storm)!!!!!
    11-23-09 09:47 PM
  24. pleasetellme's Avatar
    I think the size is great, I'm having no issues with typing.
    11-23-09 10:46 PM
  25. CatAlex's Avatar
    Maybe your hands are too big! The phone feels roomy to me!

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    11-24-09 03:57 PM
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