hi. I'm new here. my Sony Ericsson flip phone finally stopped working the other day (I'm never dealing with another flip phone, again), and I'm looking to get a good, reliable phone, and I was looking on ebay at all the older phones. I came across a couple of blackberries, and I think I may want an 8700 series. I won't be able to use the data plan, just yet (I'm on AT&T). but, I figure using it just as a phone, it would still be a trusty, reliable phone. just a few questions, though:
is there anything I need to know about the 8700 series?
and are the data discs really necessary for ownership of the phone?
also, does it have to be a former AT&T model, or unlocked model for me to put my sim card in it?
I appreciate any help you guys can give me, and I look forward to owning one of these newfangled devices soon! ^_^
Joseph.