1. anitasine's Avatar

    So for Christmas my boyfriend is getting me a new blackberry. I've had my heart set on the red blackberry curve 8310 for a loooong time..it's just so gorgeous!!!! But I like to make ringtones...lots and lots of them, I also like to take lots of pictures and download themes....which makes my current pearl really slow. The curve 8900 has way more memory storage space (internal 256 MB, expandable 32GB) than the 8310 (internal 64 MB, expandable 4GB) and this is the ONLY reason why I'm also considering getting one of those. I think it's really nice, but there are a lot more cons in my 8900 list....but then again, the memory storage space!! arrrgh!!!! I've heard both good and bad things about both phones. (one that concerns me about the 8900 is that the back plate is really flimsy and doesn't fit well?) Any input anyone? I have until Saturday to make up my mind.
    12-09-09 04:02 PM
  2. Username00089's Avatar
    What carrier are you with? A 9700 makes more sense if you're concerned over build quality. It's better built than the 8900
    12-09-09 04:15 PM
  3. amazinglygraceless's Avatar
    I had an 8310 and currently have an 8900. For me this is not even a question.

    Your mistake is in thinking the internal memory is a factor. It isn't. Get the biggest
    memory card you can afford (I have a 16gb) and save all your pics, tones, vids,
    music docs to it and you will have no issues. All I use the internal memory for is
    applications (51 and I still have more app memory than the Bold 9000 has in total).

    As to the battery door, this is a hit or miss proposition. My battery cover shifts a
    bit but I use a case so it is a non issue. There are several quick fixes to this so
    it is a minor concern IMO.

    Now I got to get this crappy song out of my head........ curse you!!!!
    12-09-09 04:19 PM
  4. AaronWasHere's Avatar
    The 8900 is basically the Curve's older brother with more stuff gutswise, so I'd go with that over the 8300 series, personally. However, I will also agree with F29 and say Go Bold if ya can.
    12-09-09 04:22 PM
  5. AaronWasHere's Avatar
    Now I got to get this crappy song out of my head........ curse you!!!!
    lol what song? although maybe I dont want to know
    12-09-09 04:23 PM
  6. anitasine's Avatar
    I'm with AT&T.
    So the expandable memory is whatever size card you get? (I am a little dumb in this area.) I can't get that song outta my head either. Curse me!!

    thanks for all the info.
    12-09-09 04:23 PM
  7. Laura Knotek's Avatar
    I'm with AT&T.
    So the expandable memory is whatever size card you get? (I am a little dumb in this area.) I can't get that song outta my head either. Curse me!!

    thanks for all the info.
    I'd suggest the 9700. It is about the same size as the 8900 but has 3G and a trackpad instead of a trackball. Same amount of memory, but faster processor than 8900.

    You can use up to a 32GB microSD card on OS 4.6 or higher. The 9700 has a 5.0 OS. There are no 32GB microSD cards on the market yet. So 16GB is the best available right now. SanDisk 32GB microSDHC Memory Cards Expected Soon; Which BlackBerry Will Support Them? | CIO - Blogs and Discussion That article was written in February 2009. June has come and gone and still no 32GB cards yet.
    12-09-09 04:34 PM
  8. amazinglygraceless's Avatar
    lol what song? although maybe I dont want to know
    Damn kids!!
    Do a YouTube search for "Torn Between Two Lovers" by Mary McGregor.
    12-09-09 04:38 PM
  9. anitasine's Avatar
    Ahhh the 9700. There is one problem with that one....NO TRACKBALL!!! I love the trackballs. I need the trackball.


    *sigh*

    p.s. to the kids.... if you search for that song, you WILL be sorry
    12-09-09 04:43 PM
  10. Username00089's Avatar
    Ahhh the 9700. There is one problem with that one....NO TRACKBALL!!! I love the trackballs. I need the trackball.


    *sigh*

    p.s. to the kids.... if you search for that song, you WILL be sorry
    If you go into the store and mess around with the trackpad you might change
    your tune. I find it to be better than the trackball but everyone has a different
    cup of tea.
    12-09-09 04:47 PM
  11. bluz's Avatar
    if you just can't do without a trackball go for the 8900 otherwise 9700 is the ONE to go for.
    12-09-09 11:16 PM
  12. JRSCCivic98's Avatar
    So for Christmas my boyfriend is getting me a new blackberry. I've had my heart set on the red blackberry curve 8310 for a loooong time..it's just so gorgeous!!!! But I like to make ringtones...lots and lots of them, I also like to take lots of pictures and download themes....which makes my current pearl really slow. The curve 8900 has way more memory storage space (internal 256 MB, expandable 32GB) than the 8310 (internal 64 MB, expandable 4GB) and this is the ONLY reason why I'm also considering getting one of those. I think it's really nice, but there are a lot more cons in my 8900 list....but then again, the memory storage space!! arrrgh!!!! I've heard both good and bad things about both phones. (one that concerns me about the 8900 is that the back plate is really flimsy and doesn't fit well?) Any input anyone? I have until Saturday to make up my mind.
    I feel the need to make a correction to your understanding about the memory on Blackberries.

    There is nothing "expandable" about it. It's either 64MB of OS/App space in one model or 256MB of OS/App space in the other. The media card cannot hold apps, just media (pics, ringtones, music, docs). That is all, nothing more, so... the memory is not per say "expandable". Just FYI.

    That being said, go with the 8900... the 8310 isn't worth 10c anymore.
    12-09-09 11:19 PM
  13. anitasine's Avatar
    thank you so much!!
    12-09-09 11:30 PM
  14. dragonsamus's Avatar
    Get the 9700 or 8900.

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    12-10-09 12:51 AM
  15. nubgen's Avatar
    definitely 8900! if you like the red color housing, you could always order a different color housing. the 8900 is way better than the 8130 in every way!
    12-10-09 02:44 AM
  16. elvin1983's Avatar
    Since no one touched on this point either, I believe that I will!

    The 8900 also has a much larger, clearer screen than the 8310, as well as a better camera, 3.2 megapixel with auto focus! The native browser is also better than the one on the 8310 (which we all know isn't saying much). It's just a better all around device IMO.
    12-10-09 08:19 AM
  17. pkcable's Avatar
    8900 sounds like the best fit for you, IMHO
    12-10-09 10:26 AM
  18. anitasine's Avatar
    True, elvin. That's another pro...the screen resolution and the fact that it records video as well. Don't really like the fact that the trackball is black and smaller though....but I guess I can get used to that. Nubgen, I looked on ebay for red housing and I didn't like the ones I found...I did find some cool red cases though. Thanks for all the info guys. I think I'm gonna go with the 8900!!!!
    12-10-09 05:35 PM
  19. ridesno159's Avatar
    Go with the 8900, for all the reasons above. Also, the 8310 will not be getting 5.0 OS.
    12-10-09 05:40 PM
  20. anitasine's Avatar
    oh, one more question.....what's this about the 8900 not having 3g? I saw a review on you tube and this person was bumming out cause it didnt have 3g...
    12-10-09 06:05 PM
  21. anitasine's Avatar
    I don't really know what that means^^^
    12-10-09 06:06 PM
  22. anitasine's Avatar
    i know it's to do with online browsing, but i don't know the specifics
    12-10-09 06:43 PM
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