[Cuthbert]

I finally got a chance to hold and try both models side by side, and it's amazing what a difference the extra 2mm width of the 9650 makes to the keyboard. It is considerably better and more like the original Bold 9000.

Blackberry make a mistake in shrinking down the Bold 9700 too much. It really should be a few mm wider to optimise the keyboard - which is one of the key diferentiating features of the Bold series. The extra size would also prevent Blackberry losing valuable corporate customers who really need a great keyboard and don't mind a more substantial device.

[r.santa1]

But the 9650 feels like a fisher price toy once you handle the bold..I have both and hands down the more quality phone is the 9700.

[deGrate]

The new bold does not have the same feel as the 9700, but what's on the inside matters most. The new Bold absolutely kills the 9700 in memory, speed, and functionality as a whole.

[mjbesen310]

the Bold 9650 is by far the best phone I have ever had! Like it much better then the 9700 Bold that my gf has

[falconeight]

Feel, look, and act exactly the same to me.

[coolguy78240]

Seriously, were argueing over 2mm? Come on yall.

[thejgeffect]

Omgzorz 9650 teh pownzorz deh 9700!!!!!!!!

[r.santa1]

Size does matter. Lol
9650 is not as fast as my 9700. I have tested both side by side for two days.

Each is best in class for repective networks so enjoy but don't get crazy saying 9650 is faster.

Lmao.

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[Jaredius]

The new bold does not have the same feel as the 9700, but what's on the inside matters most. The new Bold absolutely kills the 9700 in memory, speed, and functionality as a whole.

The 9700's processor is roughly 100MHz faster than the 9650.

Also, 9700 is 50 more than 9650.

[JRSCCivic98]

I'm glad everyone likes the new Tour.

[sj-performance]

The new bold does not have the same feel as the 9700, but what's on the inside matters most. The new Bold absolutely kills the 9700 in memory, speed, and functionality as a whole.

Really? My 9650 has 512...ur 9700 has how much? In any case both phones are nice

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[elvin1983]

I finally got a chance to hold and try both models side by side, and it's amazing what a difference the extra 2mm width of the 9650 makes to the keyboard. It is considerably better and more like the original Bold 9000.

Blackberry make a mistake in shrinking down the Bold 9700 too much. It really should be a few mm wider to optimise the keyboard - which is one of the key diferentiating features of the Bold series. The extra size would also prevent Blackberry losing valuable corporate customers who really need a great keyboard and don't mind a more substantial device.

I said this back when the 9700 first launched, except then I was comparing the 9700 with the Tour 9630. The Tour... Ahem, BOLD form factor is far more proportionate than the 9700 IMO, and aside from the 9000, I feel the 96XX series is the best lay out and design of any BB.

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[elvin1983]

Also, 9700 is 50 more than 9650.

Is this a serious comment?

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[luqman24]

The 9650 is the same size as the 9000 I believe and the 9000 was a hit because of its large keyboard, screen, and style. That's why people are excited to get their hands on the 9650 and of course the new features too :P but unfortunately its a CDMA only phone

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[patrickberry]

The 9650 is the same size as the 9000 I believe and the 9000 was a hit because of its large keyboard, screen, and style. That's why people are excited to get their hands on the 9650 and of course the new features too :P but unfortunately its a CDMA only phone

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Is 9650 the really the same size as 9000?

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[bleekerbee]

Definitely not. The 9000 was a BEAST. Check out this CrackBerry Image:
http://images.crackberry.com/files/k...r/lg963010.jpg

[falconeight]

I think they are exactly the same phone.

[elvin1983]

Taken from the BlackBerry website:

Bold 9000:
Height: 4.48"/114mm
Width: 2.60"/66mm
Depth: 0.59"/15mm

Bold 9700:
Height: 4.29"/109mm
Width: 2.36"/60mm
Depth: 0.56"/14mm

Bold 9650:
Height: 4.43"/112mm
Width: 2.40"/62mm
Depth: 0.56"/14mm

BlackBerry - BlackBerry | Wireless Handheld Devices, Software & Services from Research In Motion (RIM)

The 9700, 9000, and 9650 are not all the same. Between the 9700 and 9650, the 9650 is probably the better device (by the numbers). It has double the memory of the 9700, which is by far the biggest improvment. Now that's not saying that the 9700 is a bad device, it's not, it's a fine device, but they're not the same...

[Mystic205]

i guess the good news in a silly thread like this is that there is nothing more substantial to talk about...

[flyadan]

I thought they has the same processor?

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[flyadan]

I thought they had the same processor?

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[cbreze]

But the 9650 feels like a fisher price toy once you handle the bold..I have both and hands down the more quality phone is the 9700.

I have the 9650 and my bro the 9700. 9650 a fisher price toy? Give me a break. The build quality is excellent on both. I don't see much diff.

[fearmychickens]

The 9650 may have twice the RAM but it the 9700 has a better design/build and much better battery life.

My vote goes to the 9700.

[dLo GSR]

Is this a serious comment?

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i believe he was using what some people like to call a sense of humor.

[drumzalicious]

only build difference is the 9700 has the leather door and rubber keys on the side.