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Although I'm usually hot on the latest and greatest new phone...I am having a hard time getting all excited over the 9700 release, simply because aside from the improved camera (ok...that's a needed improvement), and some more app memory, I don't see anything radically different than my Bold...which is rocking along just fine.
I'm not too thrilled that the 9700 will be the same size as the Tour or 8900. I agree that the Bold could be a tad slimmer...but not to that degree. The keys are tighter together on the 9700, and I am concerned that will make typing more difficult. I rather like the larger real estate that the Bold keypad allows.
The trackpad is interesting...but I have had several BlackBerry devices with the trackball, and have never ever had any issue with the trackball collecting gunk underneath like some complain about. Of course, I don't keep my BB in my pocket where it can pick up that junk anyway...
I dunno...I just think there is way too much hype being generated around this new BlackBerry, and I don't see it ever living up to all the excitement.
Unless it proves to be head and shoulders above the 9000...I think I'll be sticking with my Bold until RIM decides to do some real radical improvements.08-20-09 05:23 AM - The problem for me is, it's hard to get excited for an upcoming phone that has features that the past 3 phones have had. It has virtually nothing over the Tour or Curve 8900 except the trackpad, and the fact that it has both 3G and WiFi in one device. But the keyboard is the same, the form factor is identical to the curve 8900, screen is same, memory is same, camera is same.Although I'm usually hot on the latest and greatest new phone...I am having a hard time getting all excited over the 9700 release, simply because aside from the improved camera (ok...that's a needed improvement), and some more app memory, I don't see anything radically different than my Bold...which is rocking along just fine.
I'm not too thrilled that the 9700 will be the same size as the Tour or 8900. I agree that the Bold could be a tad slimmer...but not to that degree. The keys are tighter together on the 9700, and I am concerned that will make typing more difficult. I rather like the larger real estate that the Bold keypad allows.
The trackpad is interesting...but I have had several BlackBerry devices with the trackball, and have never ever had any issue with the trackball collecting gunk underneath like some complain about. Of course, I don't keep my BB in my pocket where it can pick up that junk anyway...
I dunno...I just think there is way too much hype being generated around this new BlackBerry, and I don't see it ever living up to all the excitement.
Unless it proves to be head and shoulders above the 9000...I think I'll be sticking with my Bold until RIM decides to do some real radical improvements.
Like it is not anything game-changing. Don't get me wrong, it will sell like hot cakes and will become the "flagship" device, but it's nothing incredible. It's kind of like how the 3G S is compared to the 3G.
I'm hearing rumours from some buddies in Ontario about the devices that are announced. One is possibly a powerhouse that follows the Bold's form factor. Not to mention if the specs are correct, will make the Onyx seem pitiful.08-20-09 05:29 AM - yeaa the browsing experience sucks real bad on the bold. they need to upgrade big times on that dept. i wish blackberry could go on HTML sites just how the iphone does without no problems. (correct me if im wrong on this)Well, I have the bold but do not like the internet browsing experience. If Onyx is better I will upgrade. Although iphone is better at browsing, I want to stick to bberry.
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