I'm using 4.2 on the 8700c
True enough - I like the interface better on the newer software. True enough the media portion was written for the Pearl and the 8800 however, on the 8700 you do feel a bit like you have gotten some new and fun software :D
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navilyn What's your take on this? The 4.2 software for the T-Mobile 8700g has been spoken about forever and a day. But, since we now have the likes of 8100 (Pearl) and now the 8800, would it even be worth having it on the 8700?
Then again, like they say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it..." ;)
'Wow' factor like Windows Vista commercial...
The 8800 is sounding better and better everyday. A friend of mine had the 8800 but did not like the 'trackball' (or whatever it's called). Plus she paid full price, and I think being it's so simliar to the 8700 there is no 'Wow' factor, like the Windows Vista commercials - LOL
Do users of the 8700, and now switched to the 8800 see a 'Wow' factor? I know some people upgraded just to have the latest gadget despite features, etc, etc...
Lacked "WOW" Factor for me!!
I have a bit of a different perspective. I LOVE my 8700 and truly enjoy using the keyboard and the clickwheel. Now I decided I would move to the 8800 - I'm a sucker for new technology Always keeping current and upgrading - selling fairly new and in perfect condition electronics to friends or on Ebay. Anyway, I was excited to use my new 8800.
In my own personal and humble opinion, the 8800 didn't measure up. The 8800 is going back to the store. I can understand why people who want a full keyboard would switch from the Pearl. Or perhaps older models of BBs. Granted, I do prefer the size of the 8800 to the size of my 8700. However, I have no need for the expandable memory and the GPS. As far as multimedia, I have made customized ring tones and customized caller ID, etc... work on my 8700. Also, as far as music, I'm keeping my IPOD...
I found using the trackball was easy enough to get used to. I understand the argument for being able to go side to side. But I'm so used to my clickwheel that the trackball isn't enough to pull me away. Also, I found the keys on the 8800 a bit too close together for my liking. I used the device extensively for a week. In addition, I found that when you're used to the Zen Theme on the 8700 and all of the menus and icons on the right side of the screen, of course on the 8800, the Zen Dimension theme puts those things on the left side of the screen.
Anyway....I definitely didn't LOVE the 8800 like I was hoping to. And given my attachment to my 8700, I decided to take the 8800 back to Cingular and take a look at the 9000 series (hopefully in Q4). I must admit, I am one of the few that hopes that RIM will not toss out the clickwheel...if they do, I will move along with them...but here's to hoping!
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navilyn The 8800 is sounding better and better everyday. A friend of mine had the 8800 but did not like the 'trackball' (or whatever it's called). Plus she paid full price, and I think being it's so simliar to the 8700 there is no 'Wow' factor, like the Windows Vista commercials - LOL
Do users of the 8700, and now switched to the 8800 see a 'Wow' factor? I know some people upgraded just to have the latest gadget despite features, etc, etc...