So you guys remember the crazy saga with my phone, right?
Well, they finally admitted the Voyager had a problem, came out with the software. Never bothered to tell me of course. I got it updated last Wednesday.
But now I really want a BlackBerry. Vivi has one, Deborah has one, and now it's my turn. With me hanging out at the Verizon store, and both my sisters getting new BlackBerries (BlackBerries?) I've realized how much I want a more capable phone.
I called Verizon and cried/complained and they finally changed my contract date, which someone messed up when they gave me a new phone in June-- it was a manufacturer defect, so they should have never reset my date. But now it is fixed. Too bad my phone is still sucktard, but at least it doesn't turn off for fun now.
Anyway, for a fairly low cost I can upgrade my phone now. What do I want?
Blackberry Pearl (pink, duh) - the guy said this might not be good for me since I tend to take a lot of pictures and send a lot of text messages. The memory is not quite as high as the others
Blackberry Curve (pink, duh) - Nice, slightly bulkier, possibly about to be retired? If there's a new phone coming out soon I don't want to have an older phone
BlackBerry WorldPhone No camera. DENIED
Blackberry Storm - I love this phone, but wish it would open to have a REAL keyboard. I think I need a real keyboard.
BarackBerry - In a heartbeat, though only like 100 are being released :-P
Any blackberry owners should totally weigh in. I'm waiting for you
lasunshine!
Well, they finally admitted the Voyager had a problem, came out with the software. Never bothered to tell me of course. I got it updated last Wednesday.
But now I really want a BlackBerry. Vivi has one, Deborah has one, and now it's my turn. With me hanging out at the Verizon store, and both my sisters getting new BlackBerries (BlackBerries?) I've realized how much I want a more capable phone.
I called Verizon and cried/complained and they finally changed my contract date, which someone messed up when they gave me a new phone in June-- it was a manufacturer defect, so they should have never reset my date. But now it is fixed. Too bad my phone is still sucktard, but at least it doesn't turn off for fun now.
Anyway, for a fairly low cost I can upgrade my phone now. What do I want?
Blackberry Pearl (pink, duh) - the guy said this might not be good for me since I tend to take a lot of pictures and send a lot of text messages. The memory is not quite as high as the others
Blackberry Curve (pink, duh) - Nice, slightly bulkier, possibly about to be retired? If there's a new phone coming out soon I don't want to have an older phone
Blackberry Storm - I love this phone, but wish it would open to have a REAL keyboard. I think I need a real keyboard.
BarackBerry - In a heartbeat, though only like 100 are being released :-P
Any blackberry owners should totally weigh in. I'm waiting for you
lasunshine!
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Get a Storm!!!
I need to see pictures of your new haircut :)
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The guy also said there are problems with the phone deleting text messages sometimes, and that it is about to be taken off the market, that's why it's so cheap right now. I'm sure it's a really great phone (and really pretty!) but I think I like the Curve better. I need to hold them for size/weight.
I've been doing blackberry support for T-mobile for almost two years now. The Pearl's a good compact phone, and you can get really fast at one-thumb texting with that 2-per-key "sure type" system. I had one for a year before upgrading to the Curve 8320* because I liked the larger screen. Watch for the upcoming Curve 8900. It has built in GPS, wifi/UMA capability, 3.2MP camera and video, faster processor, and more memory.
My opinions:
1. The pearl is small and cute and girly and still fits nicely in a purse.
2. The curve has a full keyboard which I love.
3. BB messenger is a great feature since it's instant messaging between bb owners and it's FREE!
4. The 'internet' is pretty much useless. I barely use it unless I'm ok with just a text headline of 'steelers win superbowl.'
I have AT&T so the Storm is not an option. I've heard it has some minor problems, but everything usually does the first time around.
I was going to upgrade to the Bold, but the keyboard is pretty chinzy. I'll keep the curve for as long as I can.
Hope this helps!
Doesn't the Pearl have a full keyboard? :(
Bold is for AT&T only *coughcoughatthistimecoughcoughcough*
The Jevelin is a fantastic phone, somewhere in size between the Bold and Curve, though for the life of me I can't remember when it's available or who si going to have it, but it's what the Curve is being phased out for.
The Storm's keyboard will take a little bit of getting used too. I like it, a hell of a lot more than iPhone/Touch. The App store for the Storm is opening soon and will give you a lot of options for applications. Something to also note is that the storm has a removable memory card as well as built in. I will admit, the Roxio media player is fairly weak, but video looks good. If I were on Verizon I would probably have one.
Also note the Curve isn't obsolete, RIM has just been able to make things smaller, so enter the Javelin. Fairly similar machine stat wise, just not as bulky.
What puzzles me is why people get blackberries and don't add the internet feature to the account. It becomes just a fancy phone - like getting a Hummer with a lawn-mower engine under the hood.
Also, I assumed since it was Melissa and we all know how Melissa loves the internet, that she would be getting the internet plan.
I am eligible for my upgrande in the end of April and Verizon keeps sending me offers for free a free blackberry. I have been obsessing over the new phones... But with blackberry you have to purchase additional service inorder to full enjoy it! They have the new Samsung which is supposed to be the new IPhone, again though same service issue :-(
i love my full flip open Querty keyboard and not many others offer it... But the improved camera options on the new phones and additional capabilities have me drooling.
I know I have to buy the extra service :( It sucks, but I want itttt.