1. regulardude's Avatar
    The prices that I'm getting:

    9300 - 300 bucks (Blocked with the local company)

    9700 - 400 bucks (Unlocked AT&T)



    CrackberryKevin mentioned in a video that the processor of the 9300 was better than the 9700.

    I am looking for the snappiest one, I don't want the waiting clock that appears all the time!

    The moment I get my blackberry. The moment I install OS 6!

    I've watched videos and all but I can't decide. I like the 9700 keyboard the most. But is it worth the difference of 100 bucks?

    This is going to be my waiting device for the next gen of Blackberries. So if they are going to be new ones within 3 or 4 months I could save those 100bucks!

    I do use the camera sometimes.

    I have 450 bucks to spend on a device.

    What do you recommend me?
    01-15-11 08:38 PM
  2. FuzzyB's Avatar
    If those are the only choices...9700. Done!
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    01-15-11 08:39 PM
  3. regulardude's Avatar
    I guess it's going to be the 9700 then.
    01-15-11 08:54 PM
  4. jonduran86's Avatar
    9700 hands down.

    It comes unlocked
    Better keyboard
    Sexier in appearance
    01-15-11 08:59 PM
  5. wesware's Avatar
    Your stuck with AT&T if you go with the Bold 9700. That's the only dis I can think of with the Bold. Bold 9700 has better camera, battery life, and display. Curve 3G is a bit more compact and lighter but has less available memory. The Curve 3G is snappy but limited for the above reasons. All depends what you plan to do with it.
    01-15-11 09:03 PM
  6. BBMAN2009's Avatar
    9700

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    01-15-11 09:04 PM
  7. Taxi2base's Avatar
    i have the 9330: cause it was free. The screen resolution is Bad and no flash for the camera. You will be happier with the 9700.
    01-15-11 09:05 PM
  8. Crackb3rry420's Avatar
    450$ ? get the nexus s..lol jk..get the 9700..with an upgrade,or sign a contract,guaranteed youll get it for 99 bucks or less
    01-15-11 09:07 PM
  9. regulardude's Avatar
    Your stuck with AT&T if you go with the Bold 9700. That's the only dis I can think of with the Bold. Bold 9700 has better camera, battery life, and display. Curve 3G is a bit more compact and lighter but has less available memory. The Curve 3G is snappy but limited for the above reasons. All depends what you plan to do with it.
    Nono, it's not a contract, it is an AT&T device but it is unlocked and works perfect with the local 3G bands
    01-15-11 09:26 PM
  10. regulardude's Avatar
    i have the 9330: cause it was free. The screen resolution is Bad and no flash for the camera. You will be happier with the 9700.
    I've owned the 8520, and it wasn't that BAD for me, even though the camera was pretty crappy.

    Yesterday I played a bit with a friend's 9650 with OS 6 and with a 9300 with OS 5 and I couldn't detect any major differences though
    01-15-11 09:31 PM
  11. regulardude's Avatar
    450$ ? get the nexus s..lol jk..get the 9700..with an upgrade,or sign a contract,guaranteed youll get it for 99 bucks or less
    I've given it a lot of thought. But androids aren't for me. And I need BBM
    01-15-11 09:32 PM
  12. JoBudden's Avatar
    +1 for the bold...

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    01-15-11 09:38 PM
  13. regulardude's Avatar
    9700 hands down.

    It comes unlocked
    Better keyboard
    Sexier in appearance
    I know! But I really hate the chromed bezel though, I think I'll just have to buy one on ebay
    01-15-11 09:38 PM
  14. BBThemes's Avatar
    The prices that I'm getting:

    9300 - 300 bucks (Blocked with the local company)

    9700 - 400 bucks (Unlocked AT&T)
    save up your money, and in july or so buy the top of the line iphone, outright from apple on launch day. head home and place on ebay. double ya money, then buy a 9780 or whatevers newest for yaself for free

    or if ya cant wait then out of those id go 9700 but id look at how much a 9780 would be
    01-15-11 09:40 PM
  15. regulardude's Avatar
    save up your money, and in july or so buy the top of the line iphone, outright from apple on launch day. head home and place on ebay. double ya money, then buy a 9780 or whatevers newest for yaself for free

    or if ya cant wait then out of those id go 9700 but id look at how much a 9780 would be
    Well the 9780 is way out of budget for me (560 bucks, unlocked AT&T)

    And that is some crazy business idea but I think I can save those 100 bucks in two months or so.

    I think I only would save those 100 if somebody leaks that the next gen of blackberries is coming out on April or so. But from here to July. There are 6 months, plenty of time for me to save money :P
    01-15-11 09:47 PM
  16. BBThemes's Avatar
    well i dont know how the iphone prices went on ebay for the USA, but i paid �600 for a 32Gb (black, still makes me laugh) and sold it later that night for �1300. in $ thats (apx) $1000 purchase, $2100 sale.
    01-15-11 09:52 PM
  17. regulardude's Avatar
    well i dont know how the iphone prices went on ebay for the USA, but i paid �600 for a 32Gb (black, still makes me laugh) and sold it later that night for �1300. in $ thats (apx) $1000 purchase, $2100 sale.
    That was a pretty good deal then. But I don't see myself doing something like that or I can.. lol
    01-15-11 09:56 PM
  18. Rootbrian's Avatar
    9700 if you like wide, or slim, the pearl.

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    01-15-11 11:10 PM
  19. breakmedown's Avatar
    Nono, it's not a contract, it is an AT&T device but it is unlocked and works perfect with the local 3G bands
    I'd say go the 9700. The upgrades are far worth it. Since you're not on contract in about a year when all these new and rumored devices actually drop, then you can up your contract for a spiffy brand new one!
    01-15-11 11:14 PM
  20. regulardude's Avatar
    I'd say go the 9700. The upgrades are far worth it. Since you're not on contract in about a year when all these new and rumored devices actually drop, then you can up your contract for a spiffy brand new one!
    Everything is decided then.

    9700 it is.
    Last edited by regulardude; 01-16-11 at 03:14 AM.
    01-16-11 12:25 AM
  21. FuzzyB's Avatar
    That was easy. Good choice. Next!

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    01-16-11 07:26 AM
  22. BoldtotheMax's Avatar
    You made the right choice for sure.

    Awesome phone!

    Recommend os6 .424 over the official .380 which sucks!

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    01-16-11 11:21 AM
  23. regulardude's Avatar
    I am more than happy. I made the right choice

    01-21-11 03:11 PM
  24. pkcable's Avatar
    Yes you made the right choice! The 9700 is the better device, the 9300 DOES have a bit more app memory, BUT everything else the 9700 is better. Most importanly the 9700 has a much better screen resolution.
    01-21-11 10:24 PM
  25. BayouBengal21's Avatar
    Definitely go with the 9700. The quality of the device is so much better. The 9300 is a great device but its definitely worth the extra money for the 9700.
    01-21-11 11:23 PM
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