Definitely the bold. thanks to os6 at least. not to mention theres a new curve coming out so it will be pointless in buying a curve unless you dont mind that.
In the long run, the Bold 9650 is the better choice. The specs are better and is OS 6 compatible. The 9650 will be one of the best BBs out when OS 6 comes. The 8530 is near the end of its life anyway. $120 doesn't seem that big of a price to pay for the big difference you will get with those two phones.
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Depends on how you're using it. Do you need a no-frill basic messaging and calls, or do you want to be able to expand and add to the experience? The 9650 will be supported for a while, yet, 8530 will be replaced by 9330 very soon. Once it's EOL, it gets left behind pretty quickly.
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Only you can decide if the extras on the bold are worth the extra cost.
For me I decided to go with the Curve and put the $120 in my pocket. Was the right thing for me at the time.
The Curve is a good phone too. Some people even prefer the keyboard on it to the Bold's. I wouldn't know as I haven't had the opportunity to compare them.
If you are eligble for an upgrade, why not do it through Amazon Wireless.com? I just got my new Bold 9650 for $79.99, no tax and no shipping charges. When it arrived, I activated it through normal Verizon process. Easy Peasy!
When I asked Verizon to match the price, they said they couldn't and they suggested I just do it via Amazon! So I did...
