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12-12-2009, 12:20 PM
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So it's about time that i purchase a new phone, currently been using the HTC
Diamond for over a year now, great phone but i can't deal with anymore touch screen bullshit when i'm driving. That is why i have chosen to purchase a crackberry , but i'm suck on the decision of either buying 8900 or 9700. I like the feel of the trackball , although i have never tried the trackpad..
Currently with Fido right now with a 3 year plan ending in 2011.
With that say, i am probably switching to Rogers but I need to know which plan i should get.. How much is 500mb of data? I plan to use my crackberry on facebook, msn , etc.
Never owned a crackberry, just want to see how these plans work and stuff
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12-12-2009, 01:36 PM
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Stats-wise, the 9700 whips the 8900 ( http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3...&idPhone1=2963). The trackpad is just as easy to learn to use as the trackball; I was using Wil's 9700 and I found no problems whatsoever, there were no issues as far as scrolling or clicking or anything of the like. I'm on a 9000 now and will be getting a 9700 in the new year.
As far as data, 500MB is more than sufficient. I wish they made a 150MB data pack because I have yet to go over 100MB in the 9 months that I've had it. If you plan on tethering, it might not be enough, but for normal on-phone use, that 500 will be more than sufficient.
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12-12-2009, 02:17 PM
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For normal use, 500 mb is a lot. If you don't plan on streaming or watching youtube 24/7, you'll be fine with that much data. Get the 9700, it's a smaller form factor, better keyboard, has 3g, and better battery life.
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12-12-2009, 03:00 PM
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9700 for sure... unless you're on a tight budget cause the price difference is pretty big ($79 vs $249 on 3 yr).
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12-12-2009, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Graeme S Stats-wise, the 9700 whips the 8900 ( http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3...&idPhone1=2963). The trackpad is just as easy to learn to use as the trackball; I was using Wil's 9700 and I found no problems whatsoever, there were no issues as far as scrolling or clicking or anything of the like. I'm on a 9000 now and will be getting a 9700 in the new year.
As far as data, 500MB is more than sufficient. I wish they made a 150MB data pack because I have yet to go over 100MB in the 9 months that I've had it. If you plan on tethering, it might not be enough, but for normal on-phone use, that 500 will be more than sufficient. | Hmmm 500mb seems to be alot then, i'm only going to be on like Facebook, MSN, sometimes youtube, and emails here and there. Quote:
Originally Posted by TekDragon For normal use, 500 mb is a lot. If you don't plan on streaming or watching youtube 24/7, you'll be fine with that much data. Get the 9700, it's a smaller form factor, better keyboard, has 3g, and better battery life. | Well i'm pretty sure 8900 has 3g? Quote:
Originally Posted by ienhz 9700 for sure... unless you're on a tight budget cause the price difference is pretty big ($79 vs $249 on 3 yr). | It's not the money , more about the phone
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12-12-2009, 04:00 PM
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Here's my 9700, convinced enough? 
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12-12-2009, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 6insomnia9 Well i'm pretty sure 8900 has 3g?
| 8900 has no 3g.
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12-12-2009, 04:14 PM
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Here's my 9700, convinced enough? | LMAO alright time to go buy one Quote:
Originally Posted by TypeRNammer 8900 has no 3g. | Really? why. 
No bands supporting it?
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12-12-2009, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 6insomnia9 Hmmm 500mb seems to be alot then, i'm only going to be on like Facebook, MSN, sometimes youtube, and emails here and there. | I only use FB, maps, BBM, MSN, and emails (5 accounts). My highest usage was 80mb. Average is probably around 40-60mb.
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12-12-2009, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 6insomnia9 LMAO alright time to go buy one
Really? why.
No bands supporting it? | They keep it around as the Value-berry; for the cost conscious consumers. It's old tech now--it's got a slower processor, no 3G, a keyboard that's a bit harder to type on...etc etc etc.
9xxx is the way to go.
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12-13-2009, 03:00 PM
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if it's not the money, go with the 9700. all the reasons why to go with it have already been mentioned, but I think the biggest factor for me is no 3G on the 8900. EDGE is slow as hell, especially when you're browsing.
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12-13-2009, 03:04 PM
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No brainer....9700!
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12-17-2009, 03:04 AM
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9700 for sure,
you get 3G, as well as a much better trackpad rather then that stupid ball. I have my Bold (9000) since october last year and I swapped the ball on it 3 times already.
as for data like mentioned above 500mb should be good enough for most. If you decided to go you tubing it might be a bit more... but just keep it low.
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12-17-2009, 11:58 AM
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sorry to hijack this thread a bit, OP.
but i was wondering. how much are your plans right now? what are you guys paying for? and how much?!
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12-17-2009, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ienhz I only use FB, maps, BBM, MSN, and emails (5 accounts). My highest usage was 80mb. Average is probably around 40-60mb. | Wow, so 500mb must be a shit load.. Quote:
Originally Posted by gnat. sorry to hijack this thread a bit, OP.
but i was wondering. how much are your plans right now? what are you guys paying for? and how much?! | No worries...
I'm paying like 45 bucks a month right now that comes with;
call display
caller id
voicemail
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200 daytime mins
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12-17-2009, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 6insomnia9 Wow, so 500mb must be a shit load..
No worries...
I'm paying like 45 bucks a month right now that comes with;
call display
caller id
voicemail
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200 daytime mins
2500 text
100 msm | I got up to 2.2Gb on my iPhone but never over 1Gb on my bold
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12-17-2009, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by aznboi128 I got up to 2.2Gb on my iPhone but never over 1Gb on my bold | I can see that on the iPhone but not on a BB..
I'm probably not going use youtube much anyways, not like i'm going to need to.
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12-19-2009, 03:17 PM
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#18 | | Why'd you do that for?
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i wouldn't sign a contract at this point, 3 new carriers coming in 2010, you'll get better plans then
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12-19-2009, 07:26 PM
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Yeah, once those companies start advancing with their cheap plans , prices for other companies will start to plummet.
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12-19-2009, 11:58 PM
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regarding 8900 or 9700, i would definitely say 9700. I've owned an 8900 for about 8months or so before making the switch to 9700, its definitely faster, though not a lot, but noticeably faster. Optic touchpad was something i didn't like at first, but after playing around with it for a few days, i think RIM made the right choice.
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12-23-2009, 01:19 PM
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Did you get the 9700 yet? How much was it ar?
I feel like getting it now if theres a good deal, or wait another 2 months and start nagging/harassing fido with my contract renewal to give me one, but by then I don't know if I'll still want it >.<
Looked on CL around $500 each not a bad deal IMO
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12-23-2009, 01:28 PM
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I'm waiting 'til mid jan to get my 9700; I figure it'll drop andother $50-100. Got someone who's gonna buy my bold for $350 so I'm set. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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i'm currently using a 8900 right now and im planning to upgrade to 9700. i'm really hating the fact that 8900 doesnt have 3g..
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01-04-2010, 12:47 PM
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I have never gone over 70mb/month for data and I use FB,msn, all that crap everyday
and get the 9700, newer faster sleeker better
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01-04-2010, 02:16 PM
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Yeah i'm probably going to grab the 9700 soon, so.. who wants to buy my iphone? 
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