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Hi. I have a 9700 running OS 6 and I've recently started thinking about getting an Android phone to keep alongside the Blackberry.
For me, the BB is the better/preferred phone, though the Android is the better gadget. The BB would probably still be the phone used for email (I highly prefer physical keyboards), and the preferred phone for calls (partly due to the network) but I would like an Android phone to have a bit of fun with. Something fast and good, and not too expensive (I live outside the U.S. so I'm buying unlocked). Any recommendations?
I would get the best HTC/Samsung etc. out there but replacing two phones (and a Bold at that) should they fall into misfortune can get really expensive
when buying them unlocked 
.03-25-11 11:54 PM - I don't get your logic OP.Hi. I have a 9700 running OS 6 and I've recently started thinking about getting an Android phone to keep alongside the Blackberry.
For me, the BB is the better/preferred phone, though the Android is the better gadget. The BB would probably still be the phone used for email (I highly prefer physical keyboards), and the preferred phone for calls (partly due to the network) but I would like an Android phone to have a bit of fun with. Something fast and good, and not too expensive (I live outside the U.S. so I'm buying unlocked). Any recommendations?
I would get the best HTC/Samsung etc. out there but replacing two phones (and a Bold at that) should they fall into misfortune can get really expensive when buying them unlocked .
You say the BB would be the better phone and the preferred phone for calls (partly due to the network). Wouldn't they be on the same network? As such, there is no reason why the Android couldn't be the better device for using as a phone.
Your post is full of preconceived notions. That the Android is a "gadget" or toy, and the BB is a better "phone" or, serious business device.03-26-11 03:20 PM - I honestly suggest that you do a lot more research on Android OS & devices. Your post just screams that you have not done your homework at all. Blackberrys are becoming more toy like in function and mostly build quality.Hi. I have a 9700 running OS 6 and I've recently started thinking about getting an Android phone to keep alongside the Blackberry.
For me, the BB is the better/preferred phone, though the Android is the better gadget. The BB would probably still be the phone used for email (I highly prefer physical keyboards), and the preferred phone for calls (partly due to the network) but I would like an Android phone to have a bit of fun with. Something fast and good, and not too expensive (I live outside the U.S. so I'm buying unlocked). Any recommendations?
I would get the best HTC/Samsung etc. out there but replacing two phones (and a Bold at that) should they fall into misfortune can get really expensive when buying them unlocked .03-26-11 03:30 PM - Syb0rg, maybe I'll wait. Quite frankly, the current line-up of android phones make my head spin.
Sorry if I confused you. I would likely use the Android device on a different network. A 3G CDMA network. The blackberry would remain on the current network that I'm on (2G GSM). I'm with this network for numerous reasons and will be with them for the foreseeable future so I'll need one of the two devices on the 2G network I'm on, likely the Blackberry.I don't get your logic OP.
You say the BB would be the better phone and the preferred phone for calls (partly due to the network). Wouldn't they be on the same network? As such, there is no reason why the Android couldn't be the better device for using as a phone.
Your post is full of preconceived notions. That the Android is a "gadget" or toy, and the BB is a better "phone" or, serious business device.
I did, however, find out that they have plans on switching to 3G and are awaiting approval so maybe in the future both will be on the same network. Who knows?
As for the preconceived notions, you would note that in my original post, I started off the sentence saying "For me". I like blackberries, a number of reasons are logical, a few are emotional, but in the end, as best as I can tell from owning a Blackberry and not owning an Android device yet, for me, it appears that a BlackBerry would better serve my needs for a basic phone.03-26-11 03:46 PM
). However, as I'm outside the U.S. it'll cost me more (have to buy unlocked) and we're way far from having 4G so I'm not sure if I want to pay a premium for 4G functionality just to be used on a 3G network.
