- My 9630 tour (which I bought used on craigslist because my last bb crapped out before my 2 year verizon contract was up and I needed a go-between) is having a lot of trouble with the browser freezing up/not loading. So, I'm in the market for a new (or used/refurbished) blackberry. I love the bridge with my pb, and would probably change to an android phone or something if I didn't love the bridge functionality so much.
I came to this forum so that I can avoid any issues the pb may have with certain bb phones.
For the phone, I do not want a touch screen, would prefer a 3.2 or better megapixel camera, and need a good browser. I also don't want to pay more than $125 (used/refurbished/verizon-ready).
What phones do you all think would best fit my needs?
Thank you!07-21-12 03:19 PMLike 0 - With what you're preferences are, I would suggest the Curve 9310. It's $49.99 with a new 2 year contract.07-21-12 03:48 PMLike 0
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- If you want to go for an OS7 BlackBerry, then the newest Curve is about it right now. I had an OS6 phone before and it would sometimes reboot itself when I was bridged. Might've just been the 1 I had, but OS7 really works the best for bridging with the PlayBook.07-21-12 05:13 PMLike 0
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- I got my 9930/verizon for FREE during a BestBuy Presidents' Day Sale. But there have been similar offers for $99 from them and Amazon and Radio Shack. You do have to extend your contract.07-21-12 06:22 PMLike 0
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- Thank you to all who have replied. I'm still sorting through and reading reviews (and dumping the non-verizon phones).
Who thinks getting another Tour 9630 would be a good/bad idea. I like the phone mostly-like the camera (the newer 5mp ones do not have auto focus and I think I like auto focus, and some of the older phones and "lesser" phones have a 2mp camera which is not acceptable), and aside from wishing the media playback was not so pixilated, that it had a track pad instead of ball, and wishing I didn't have to do hard and soft resets several times per day, it is a good phone.
I'm having a really hard time finding a "perfect" phone for my needs at the previously stated price point. If I could get what I want, guaranteed, for more money, it would be worth it.
So...tour or no tour ($75 on craigslist).
I don't want to downgrade to less resolution, a worse (or more complicated) camera.07-22-12 01:29 PMLike 0 - Thank you to all who have replied. I'm still sorting through and reading reviews (and dumping the non-verizon phones).
Who thinks getting another Tour 9630 would be a good/bad idea. I like the phone mostly-like the camera (the newer 5mp ones do not have auto focus and I think I like auto focus, and some of the older phones and "lesser" phones have a 2mp camera which is not acceptable), and aside from wishing the media playback was not so pixilated, that it had a track pad instead of ball, and wishing I didn't have to do hard and soft resets several times per day, it is a good phone.
I'm having a really hard time finding a "perfect" phone for my needs at the previously stated price point. If I could get what I want, guaranteed, for more money, it would be worth it.
So...tour or no tour ($75 on craigslist).
I don't want to downgrade to less resolution, a worse (or more complicated) camera.
I have had one since they came out and then switched to the 9930 several months ago which is better in every way except for having a poor camera, this is where the 9650 beats the 9930.jujulie1969 likes this.07-22-12 02:43 PMLike 1 - The BOLD 9650 seems to fit all of your requirements and is a very nice step-up from the Tour 9630. It has wifi, trackpad and twice the memory of the Tour. Many if not all of your accessories for the 9630 will work on the 9650 too. It is a solid phone that bridges very well with the PlayBook. You should be able to find one for under $100 on Craigslist, Ebay or better yet in the Marketplace right here on CrackBerry. Just search the adds there or place an add of your own under WTB (wanted to buy) and be sure to specify that you want a Verizon branded phone to use on VZW network because you will not be able to register a Sprint phone on VZW and vice versa.
I have had one since they came out and then switched to the 9930 several months ago which is better in every way except for having a poor camera, this is where the 9650 beats the 9930.07-22-12 10:28 PMLike 0 - Please get a BB if you like a phone with a tiny screen, have limited apps, looks like the previous 5 phones before it, may not be upgradeable to BB10, and is the choice of old men who are afraid of change. If those are the qualities you're looking for in a phone, you can't go wrong (or is it right) with a BB. BUT, if you're looking for a phone that's great at being a phone AND an entertainment device, may I suggest the Samsung S3. With a large gorgeous screen and 4G speed, you'll wonder why you're carrying around the PB in the first place.
*Gets ready for fanboy backlash*07-23-12 09:45 AMLike 0 - Please get a BB if you like a phone with a tiny screen, have limited apps, looks like the previous 5 phones before it, may not be upgradeable to BB10, and is the choice of old men who are afraid of change. If those are the qualities you're looking for in a phone, you can't go wrong (or is it right) with a BB. BUT, if you're looking for a phone that's great at being a phone AND an entertainment device, may I suggest the Samsung S3. With a large gorgeous screen and 4G speed, you'll wonder why you're carrying around the PB in the first place.
*Gets ready for fanboy backlash*
I prefer BB phones and I'm neither old or afraid of change. In my opinion BB phones are best at, well, being phones. The messaging is fantastic as well.
I have tried out some others and the expression "jack of all trades, master of none" comes to mind. I will admit I'm jealous of the free time you must have to play games and stare at that beautiful screen.07-23-12 10:21 AMLike 2
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