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.
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.
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.
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.