I have had a BB for the last several years... before they were even a big hit. I had the Pearl for awhile then upgraded to the 8330 Curve. Love it, wouldnt go back to a regular phone if someone paid me, but my boyfriend and I are thinking of making the switch to Verizon since the rumor is we can do that now without a cancellation fee from Alltel. If this is true Berry's are buy one get one free. I really like the Storm but am a little leary on the all touchphones (even tho it is a berry). I also really like the Tour... I was just hoping to get some opinions on people who actually have them or have had experiences with both so I can make the right decision. I know I will be happy with either I am just in debate mode still.... All opinions welcome... Please!
The only real differences between the two, IMO, are screen size and input method. Although I loved the large screen on the Storm, I really hated the touchscreen input, well typing I should say. The touchscreen is great for clicking on a button or giving direct input, but lacks the precision you can get from a trackball. Trying to get to a certain place within a sentence can be very difficult, for example. Also, I found myself thinking of every letter of every word I typed, as I made sure that the touch keyboard was lighting up the right key as I typed. Even though I don't type by touch, I don't get that same feeling on a physical keyboard. Part of my issue is that I prefer to type things correctly as I go and hate to rely on Spell Check to fix things after the fact, which would probably make typing easier.
If you have a Curve, the Tour is just the smoother, faster version of it, for the most part, right now.
I am really considering the Tour just because I havent had any problems with the Curve and the way its set up... and I just dont think I would like the touchscreen. I need to go and talk to Verizon because from what I am hearing I should be able to switch to Verizon even though my Alltel contract isnt up and just buy in like I was a new customer. No cancellation fee. Does anyone know if that is true or not?
I like the storm minus it does have a few bugs so I would go with tour for the full keyboard .. If the storm 2 was out then I would pick that hands down
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I had to pay the cancellation fee when I cancelled.. So i doubt that you get excused. The merger really sucks ***. I hated how they did it. So i cancelled both lines.. And got another account with Alltel
I heard people HATE the clicking with the storm.. But i loved it..
I would wait out for the Odin.. (its pure bliss)
The tour, which I have, I LOVEEE it.. its perfect.
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Whats the Odin? I'm really interested in the Tour but I have to switch to Verizon to get that I think... I would stay with Alltel but I'm a phone junkie and have had my Curve for a year and want something different... and I dont think you can get the Verizon phones through Alltel yet... but you have the Tour with Alltel as it seems is that correct?
I would ask in your local store cause certain parts of the country are further into the merger than others. Plus, I know some regions have promos going to port over to Vzw. Thats who you should check with so you know exactly what you are eligible for.
I just dont think I would like the touch screen... Bc I am so happy with the Curve, its just getting beat up and the screen is cracked, lol... and I want an update!
I'm new to the whole Blackberry thing, this is my first one. I bought a Tour from Verizon and it's the most AMAZING phone ever. The screen is great, the browser rocks, and the camera is sick. I love the apps and app store and how easy it is to use. My vote is for the Tour!
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I just dont think I would like the touch screen... Bc I am so happy with the Curve, its just getting beat up and the screen is cracked, lol... and I want an update!
Then I promise the tour is for you.. My curve was the exact same way.. scratched up and such.. But I love the full keyboard..
I'm in love with my blackberry its with my at all times... plus another reason I want somethin else is bc I have the 8330 n its #4 on the radiation list:S n I have it on me at all times... in my Apron at school in my hoodie pocket, by my pillow when I sleep... so yeah...
ok heres the busiess first off if your eligible for a upgrade on oe line you can upgrade all of them without switching to a verizon plans in which you would lose some of your circle calling if its a shared plan. I just did it and my brother who is the 3rd line on my phone wasnt eligible for another yr and a half is now eligible for a upgrade with the same option keep alltel plan or get verizon plan.
now about the phones, if you already have a curve then go with the tour because the only difference is that you can use the tour international and it has a better camera! Other than that there is no difference no running smoother not faster or anything. Had a curve currently on a tour and my only complaint is how long it takes the tour to snap a pic. hope this was helpful and any other questions about the tour PIN ME cause i'm trying to take advantage of bb messenger!