[ncastoro]

Hola,

Virgin-poster here on CrackBerry.com, Although I've done quite a bit of lurking on the forums, and I just wanted to thank everyone for the wealth of knowledge. You're all aces.

To get to my question...I just ordered a black housing kit from cnn.cn for my Curve (cnn.cn/shop/blackberry-curve-8330-black-faceplate-p-3902.html), and was wondering if anyone could confirm whether it's for CDMA or GSM - it isn't specified on the site. I have the CDMA Curve.

This concern was brought to my attention after I placed the order...In any case, does it make a difference in terms of fit? From what I've read, the CDMA housing will not fit GSM, and vice versa.

Thanks all!

[Shao128]

The 8330 is a CDMA device, so you bought the right one. And good choice on the black, it looks slick.

[CountryyLovee]

Forgive me. Can I ask a probably really stupid question.

What's the difference between CDMA and GSM?

[Shao128]

They are different network technologies, but essentially accomplish the same thing. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. For example GSM phones use sim cards which make it easy to swap phones, CDMA does not. GSM phones have whats called "GSM Buzz" which can be quite irritating, CDMA doesn't have this problem.

Heres another way to put it, some people get on the internet with cable, some have DSL thought a phone line, they are both different technologies that give the same end result. For a more techinical breakdown have a read here:
Code division multiple access - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

GSM - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[CountryyLovee]

They are different network technologies, but essentially accomplish the same thing. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. For example GSM phones use sim cards which make it easy to swap phones, CDMA does not. GSM phones have whats called "GSM Buzz" which can be quite irritating, CDMA doesn't have this problem.

Heres another way to put it, some people get on the internet with cable, some have DSL thought a phone line, they are both different technologies that give the same end result. For a more techinical breakdown have a read here:
Code division multiple access - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

GSM - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ohok. Thank you for the explanation. I've been wondering for a while. But one more thing, would the two choice make a difference in what housings you can order for your phone as the OP was wondering?

[Shao128]

Yes it would. RIM has designed certain models differently. For example with the 83XX Curve series the 8300, 8310 and 8320 are GSM models the 8330 is CDMA and uses a slightly different housing. Some of the noticable differences are the location of the LED status light, on the 8330 it is lower and part of the screen as opposed to the GSM models which is higher and part of the top housing. The two keys on either side of the trackball are also a different shape.

People have managed to put housings on models they werent designed for, but you always run the risk of something not fitting as it should.

[ncastoro]

Thanks for all the replies!

So, the housing in the link in my original post will fit my CDMA 8330?

[Shao128]

Thanks for all the replies!

So, the housing in the link in my original post will fit my CDMA 8330?

That is correct.

[ncastoro]

Thanks for the info Shao! I just got a reply from a cnn.cn rep also confirming that the housing will fit.

I'm stoked!

[rachel0179]

You pretty much just have to buy a housing for your device, if you have an 8330, get that, if you have a 8300/10 or 20, get that, its in the description when you buy it.

[dsword]

I could see my BB in black too.

I thought I read somewhere that after changing the housing, a dust seal is broken under the screen and from that point on, dust will migrate under it, to drive us anal people nuts!

True? False?

[rachel0179]

Dust does get it there yes, depends how and where you keep the berry is dependent on the amt of dust, I get dust in there, but its easy to clean it out, just take the face plate back off and clean it. No biggie.

[SevereDeceit]

Darn dust bunnies...

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[dsword]

Dust does get it there yes, depends how and where you keep the berry is dependent on the amt of dust, I get dust in there, but its easy to clean it out, just take the face plate back off and clean it. No biggie.

Oh, so you're one of us, Rachel? (It's a select group, to be sure)

[rachel0179]

I have 9 housings. I think Im on my own LOL

[SevereDeceit]

I still have my original housing, thinking about ordering an all black housing and keypad. I already ordered the OEM 8900 trackball.

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[Shao128]

I have 9 housings. I think Im on my own LOL

Housing savvy.

[rachel0179]

:P totally savvy haha

[dsword]

I have 9 housings. I think Im on my own LOL

Yikes. Commitment issues?

[rachel0179]

No, not at all, the OEM housings are not bright enough for me. I want something unique. So I have them.

[Shao128]

I dont even own 9 pairs of shoes.

[rachel0179]

Um, you dont want to know how many pairs of shoes I have.

heh

[dsword]

oops. Total thread hijack!

[ncastoro]

Total thread hijack. You people rock.

I ordered the black trackball along with the housing, I'm going for a murdered-out berry :P

However next week I'll probably change my mind, I'm shooting for the pale gold housing next!

[CountryyLovee]

No, not at all, the OEM housings are not bright enough for me. I want something unique. So I have them.

Hey Rachel, I think I read somewhere you got some of your housings from Ebay. Is this right? I've been looking for some different colors are such.