1. getmeon's Avatar
    Hi all,

    It just so happens I have an 8900 and 9000 in my possession for testing. I know, I know � the age old Bold/Javelin post. The reason I�m posting here is because, although I really, really want to like the Bold, the Javelin is just the intuitively better choice, in terms of form factor and (subjectively) keyboard familiarity (I�m coming from an 8310).

    My only real problem with choosing the Javelin is the fact I have a data plan. Is it insane to choose the Javelin over a 3G device like the Bold when I am paying Rogers $30/month for data? I haven�t been able to find any EDGE/3G 8900/9000 speed comparisons online, although I have seen posters mention that the Javelin runs �advanced� edge, and therefore it�s not too much slower than the Bold. I�d like to exclude the whole �wifi makes up for 2G� argument for now, since I am on the road often enough that I�ll have to rely on a cell connection. Can anyone chime in here? Has anyone else struggled with this choice?

    I am also thinking about doing a video comparison of the two phones, since I�ve been using them both heavily over the past week.

    Thoughts are welcome!
    05-19-09 10:18 AM
  2. bt224's Avatar
    If you can't tell the difference, and like the jav, then keep the Jav.
    05-19-09 10:20 AM
  3. asr10 user's Avatar
    I didnt think 3G would be a big deal to me. But it is. I get great 3G in Los Angeles, and dont ever use wifi. It really makes a big difference.
    05-19-09 10:26 AM
  4. PRC's Avatar
    I'll chime in.

    I feel your pain, One week ago I had both devices in my hands for the very same thing. I felt the 3G difference to be a BIG thing for me. Both have wifi, though I found the form factor of the 8900 to be a little more for the texting, internet browsing young crowd. The Bold feels more sturdy and more of a Business platform phone. It felt like holding a PDA (BOLD) in my left hand and something like a VOYAGER in my right hand. Both are very good devices, I think the personal fit is what makes the decision for you though, not what people write on here. Tell you what though, RIM did a very good job at making this a hard decision for a lot of people.

    Good luck on your decision making. Try one for 2 days and then the other. See what happens.
    Either way you go, you will have a great phone.
    Last edited by azboricua; 05-19-09 at 10:29 AM.
    05-19-09 10:27 AM
  5. Nyce-Daytona's Avatar
    Wow you post the same exact thread on every single Blackberry site on the web huh?....lol.
    05-19-09 10:50 AM
  6. benzworm's Avatar
    thats a tough one... the bold has the 3G but the 8900 has the better camera...
    05-19-09 10:52 AM
  7. NewOrleans7's Avatar
    I say if you need/want the simultaneous data/voice without having to be in a wifi area I say go with the Bold. Otherwise go with the 8900.

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    05-19-09 10:53 AM
  8. John Yester's Avatar
    I moved 1 of your threads to blackberry discussion since your talking about two devices. May help..... The dup has been removed.


    Good luck.
    05-19-09 10:58 AM
  9. skyrider007's Avatar
    Be bold and keep the Bold!
    05-19-09 11:20 AM
  10. metsfan89's Avatar
    keep the bold
    05-19-09 11:45 AM
  11. nubgen's Avatar
    honestly i had both and 3g was not that much faster than EDGE (2.5g)

    I kept the 8900 due the size/form factor and better camera. Just a sexy berry for a stud like myself lol
    05-19-09 01:54 PM
  12. Kateramse7's Avatar
    keep the bold!!
    05-19-09 02:33 PM
  13. d-tech007's Avatar
    lock yourself in the attic and refuse to surrender one of your BB's
    05-19-09 02:44 PM
  14. benzworm's Avatar
    lock yourself in the attic and refuse to surrender one of your BB's

    spoken like a true addict!
    05-19-09 02:46 PM
  15. branden3112's Avatar
    Personally, I prefer the 8900. It has an excellent autofocus camera, advanced EDGE, (fast enough for me, but I wish it had 3G for tethering), and the smaller form factor.
    05-19-09 03:13 PM
  16. rayporsche's Avatar
    GPRS is 2.5G, EDGE is 2.75 and 3G well is 3G....keep both !
    05-19-09 03:54 PM
  17. benzworm's Avatar
    Personally, I prefer the 8900. It has an excellent autofocus camera, advanced EDGE, (fast enough for me, but I wish it had 3G for tethering), and the smaller form factor.

    this is 100% spot on as to why i am so torn
    05-19-09 03:55 PM
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