- Hello everyone,
I guess I'll be switching from a Nokia E71 phone to a BB soon (it's a shame newer Nokia phones don't support Lotus Notes sync anymore).
I have my eyes on a 9900 or a 9780.
Some additions: I'm not to fond of touch screens, so I'd probably like to turn that off on the 9900; battery life is important; speed of course!
As hardcore users and devotees of Blackberry, I'd like to ask you for your opinion (pros/cons etc.)
Thanks in advance!Last edited by GOATimes; 05-24-11 at 09:48 AM.
05-24-11 09:38 AMLike 0 - sleepngbearRetired ModeratorIt's no contest ... if you can wait a month or two, hold out for the 9900.
OS7
Faster processor
More app memory
More internal storage
Much better display resolution
Touch screen + BB keyboard
Just for starters.05-24-11 09:43 AMLike 0 - 9780 Keyboard does not compare to the 9900 keyboard. The 9900 is supposed to be the new cadillac of blackberries, with the best hardware RIM has put into a phone. It is their new flagship device. Plus better operating system, more memory, faster, and battery life is what BlackBerry smartphones are known for, so it should be good for that too. As for cons with the 9900 towards the 9780.... don't know of any. Everything that has been reported about the 9900 has been better than the 9780 IMO. I would wait to see how it is before you make your decision. Good luck!05-24-11 09:58 AMLike 0
- I have seen the difference, first hand. The faster processor in the 9900 make the device so much different that any device that RIM has introduced. The phone is slick and smooth and there is no hesitation. Screen movements are perfectly smooth with no jumping when scrolling with your finger on a larger web page.
There is no comparison05-24-11 10:10 AMLike 0 - 9780s have huge quality control issues. I am checking my mom's new 9780 for any hardware keyboard issues. I hope 9900 won't have these problems. But given the downhill movement of RIM, I can only wish that there will be no hardware issues on new 9900.
I don't want to be an Apple fan boy and I even hate typing on glass, but RIM's quality control seems to go down as Apple's quality control keeps improving!!!05-24-11 10:18 AMLike 0 - Ha, well, when people say that, they mean that it has everything/all the goodies. Plus the 9900 has a way better keyboard of the 9000 than the 9780/9700. That helps a lot when you work a lot off of your phone and type a lot. Way more comfortable.05-24-11 10:25 AMLike 0
- Phill_UKCrackBerry WiseguyCorrected your BS statement
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.comJake Storm likes this.05-24-11 12:59 PMLike 1 -
I am a consumer just like everyone else and I can only hope that 9900 will not have any quality control issues.05-24-11 01:56 PMLike 0 -
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- My friends Mom works at RIM and he said she might bring home the test unit. Ill Try it out and tell you how it is05-24-11 03:50 PMLike 0
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- Hey guys should I get the old phone or the newer better faster stronger one?
lol sorry :PJake Storm likes this.05-24-11 06:49 PMLike 1 -
No there is not an option to turn the touchscreen off as far as we know but you don't need to touch the screen if you don't want to. You have a trackpad that will work just fine if u want to use that instead.05-24-11 09:23 PMLike 0 - the 9780 is still the same as 9700 externally.never liked the form factor because it was too small in my manly hands.im excited for the return of the larger size.im not saying the bold 9700/9780 are bad in any way.it will remain popular in many continents of the world.i could also see rim making a revamp of the this series.but i have been waiting an eternity for a new phone for which i could stick with.i believe the time has come to retire my current device.im also considering the torch 2 for its much larger screen and apollo for the curve cool factor.this is going to be a hard decision because i can't get all three.if i had the money,i would.05-24-11 09:50 PMLike 0
- I do hope this will happen. I checked the used 9000 but it felt like I am pushing my palm to my ear, just like old 7000 series. I love my 9780 form factor. It's so compact and pocketable. As long as the touch screen has a pinch & zoom capability, I can use the smaller screen for browser and map most of the time. When you need a larger display, I will simply tether it with wifi hotspot "if it has it" (a deal breaker if it does not).05-24-11 11:02 PMLike 0
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- What exactly is the difference in screen size ?? I think its like...
9780 - 2.4" Vs 9900 - 2.8"
If it is right then do you guys think that this 0.4" extra is worth for a touch screen ?? cause 3.2" on Torch makes it really usable but 2.8" .... hmmm
please share your opinions.
Thanks05-25-11 01:28 AMLike 0 - Yes, those are the correct sizes and the 0.4" definitely makes a difference. I think it will be usable enough for a touchscreen at least the way it will be used on a keyboard BB. I think a 3" screen would have been ideal but 2.8" should be just fine.05-25-11 01:44 AMLike 0
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But for me the 9900 is going to be the BB that beats them all...im disappointed in that its taken RIM such a long time to put a beefy processor and better specs in their devices....but better late than never is what i say.05-25-11 05:46 AMLike 0 - Is this definite? I remember a thread on this issue a little while back when most dumped on the guy who started the thread wanting this option, asking why he just doesn't ignore the touch screen and not touch it?
I said I would like the option to switch "touch" off, but don't see it happening as too few people would be interested in this quirky feature.
But if this has been confirmed, well... er...
...it doesn't change anything... still getting it . Maybe just more enthusiastically!05-25-11 11:17 AMLike 0
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