[_StephenBB81]

It seems as though I am in the minority here. I prefer the trackball over the trackpad. I have gone back to my 8330 and changed the white trackball to a black one and I have not been happier with my BB. I have never had any issues with the trackball on any of the bbs I have owned. And I have never had to replace one due to functionality. However, I did buy a set of 5 black trackballs on eBay for a couple of bucks just in case. I like the feel of the trackball better. I eel like I have a little more control. And I know that if it were to break, I could replace it easily in a matter of seconds. I have nothing against the trackpad. I have owned several bbs that have them, but I prefer the trackball.

We are in the minority

The Track ball on the 83XX series devices was THE BEST navigation method I've ever used on any phone, I could navigate in tiny excel cells with ease, and scrolling with my mitts on was so much easier.

[Faruhs]

When I first got my Blackberry, it had a trackball, I must say, trackball is one of the worst experiences I ever had. During -35 degrees, it literally froze, and became wet inside, so it was impossible to use it until it's fully dried, so I couldn't do anything with my phone.

Trackpad all the way.

[_StephenBB81]

When I first got my Blackberry, it had a trackball, I must say, trackball is one of the worst experiences I ever had. During -35 degrees, it literally froze, and became wet inside, so it was impossible to use it until it's fully dried, so I couldn't do anything with my phone.

Trackpad all the way.

see I find the reverse once it is colder than -20, I found the trackball more reliable than touchscreens or the trackpad,

though I never had the ball freeze up, I did regular maintenance on the ball removing it and cleaning it

[sinsin07]

snip... I did regular maintenance on the ball removing it and cleaning it

And therein lies the problem. A user should not need to do mechanical maintenance on a mobile device other than clean the screen.

When you have over 55,000 BBs to support, trackballs are a nightmare.

I understand you may have preferred it, but from a support standpoint it was a fail.

[mzceetee]

I loved the trackball and when I first got the trackpad, it was a big adjustment and I missed the trackball and didn't think I would ever get used to the trackpad.

But now it is the complete opposite. I was struggling with the trackball as it didn't move as smoothly as the trackpad. I wouldn't want to go back to the trackball.

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Totally agree with you,for myself coming from 8330 to a 9330...

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[_StephenBB81]

And therein lies the problem. A user should not need to do mechanical maintenance on a mobile device other than clean the screen.

When you have over 55,000 BBs to support, trackballs are a nightmare.

I understand you may have preferred it, but from a support standpoint it was a fail.

I don't disagree, managing the cleaning of the trackball would be a headache,
I know most of our 8330's came back with BLACK trackballs from dirt,

[Muttypint]

Trackpad is the way to go, but RIM has gotta fix the issues that many users run into with the trackpads.

[jasperlin]

neither, i go with the PB's swipe feature.

[husainpatan]

TrackPAD.
After going thru some posts here It felt like Jurassic-age.

[ryzack]

It seems as though I am in the minority here. I prefer the trackball over the trackpad. I have gone back to my 8330 and changed the white trackball to a black one and I have not been happier with my BB. I have never had any issues with the trackball on any of the bbs I have owned. And I have never had to replace one due to functionality. However, I did buy a set of 5 black trackballs on eBay for a couple of bucks just in case. I like the feel of the trackball better. I eel like I have a little more control. And I know that if it were to break, I could replace it easily in a matter of seconds. I have nothing against the trackpad. I have owned several bbs that have them, but I prefer the trackball.

Why such a older device? I use to have a 8320

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[dwaynewilliams#WN]

Why such a older device? I use to have a 8320

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I have gone through many BBs and other devices. I just thought it would be cool to pick up an old 8330. I didn't pay much for it. Bought it on eBay. Was expecting to get tired of it after a week or so, but I have been using it for about two months and I have no intention of giving it up. What can I say, I love this phone. Until there is a reason I should even consider anything else, I'm going to stick with this. It has been nice.

[exelant]

Trackpad is the way to go. I still have to use a trackball with my work device and have to keep a replacement in my desk just in case.

[BergerKing]

Trackpad in a heartbeat. I wrecked trackballs like crazy, and hated that they'd get sticky and clotted up. But, I'm also adapting to touchscreens nicely.

[rickster245]

I Prefer the Trackball. Trackpad doesn't work well for me because my thumb basically gets stuck to it and then I cant glide my thumb over it well. Trackball is much more precise for web browsing as well.