i am a beast Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Same here, what's your impression of it so far? It's far superior to the blackberry and about par with the iphone imo (iphone 5 pending). Im happy with my decision. I still miss the keyboard but slowly getting used to touch screen keyboard. I dont miss bbm at all except for the cdc group, some lulz were had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Voucer Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 In CEO Jim's latest adventure, he sent out a private investigator to analyze the new "Android" phenomenon appearing worldwide. When the PI called him back (with a Blackberry, of course), here's what he said: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zdHNGZBNos Meanwhile, back at Google Headquarters, Larry Page, using Google Translate, had a much different response: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre's_Monster Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Im happy with my decision. I still miss the keyboard but slowly getting used to touch screen keyboard. I dont miss bbm at all except for the cdc group, some lulz were had <3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks_dynasty Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 blackberry is on its way down. my current phone (bb 9700) will be the last berry i use. Best to switch to android or iphone. I agree. Have the torch and will wait another 2 years before changing phones. Only good thing about BlackBerry is the BBM. But once Apple gets something similar for their iPhones...it'll be game over for BlackBerry. Sooo many apps for iphone and android compared to BlackBerry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverpig Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 New BlackBerrys were unveiled yesterday. Torch 9810, Torch 9850/9860 (basically the storm), and the Bold 9930. All on BB OS7. I have to get one for work soon so I won't be able to wait for the QNX phones. Gah. I'll probably end up with the Bold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoaltenderInterference Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 New BlackBerrys were unveiled yesterday. Torch 9810, Torch 9850/9860 (basically the storm), and the Bold 9930. All on BB OS7. I have to get one for work soon so I won't be able to wait for the QNX phones. Gah. I'll probably end up with the Bold. The roundness of the Bold is reminds me of their older models...I like the squarer Bolds (9700, 9780). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtremeCanuck93 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I currently have an iphone 3GS, Im thinking about switching to blackberry bold 9780. Should I do it? Is it a good bold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterlingArcher Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I currently have an iphone 3GS, Im thinking about switching to blackberry bold 9780. Should I do it? Is it a good bold? 9780>>>>9700>>>>Torch Torch=Slow/Bulky personally I never even used the touch screen on it. The new 9900 Bold looks cool though, I seen a few vide!os of it on youtube, check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoaltenderInterference Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I currently have an iphone 3GS, Im thinking about switching to blackberry bold 9780. Should I do it? Is it a good bold? I have a Bold 9780, and I love it. A friend of mine who has a Torch is thinking of going to the Bold because she doesn't like how the keyboard slides out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Niederreiter Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Should i wait for the new bold/torch to come out, or just go with one that is already out? They are rumored to come out on the 15th , so does anyone know if it would be worth it to wait? What would the differences be, just price and minor misc. stuff, or something major? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I have a Bold 9780, and I love it. A friend of mine who has a Torch is thinking of going to the Bold because she doesn't like how the keyboard slides out. According to PC Magazine the BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 are not a big jump forward: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2384744,00.asp You may find this helpful as it compares the Bold and the Torch: http://crackberry.com/blackberry-bold-9780-review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck_4_Life Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Here's why RIM is falling behind: They don't build toys. Essentially, the phone manufacturers, save for RIM, have turned their cell phones into toys, copying Apple's iPhone. Too many people these days are distracted by shiny things and act like SHEEP. That's right, I'm calling all of you switching from Blackberry to Android and iPhone SHEEP. I don't remember the exact article or date, out of the major smartphone platforms, Android users are the most likely to get hacked whereas Blackberry users are the most secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron_Gland Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I currently have a Bold 9700 which I love, but I'm looking to update because I'm bored and dumb. Trying to decide between the Bold 9900 or the Torch 2. Leaning towards the Torch because I didn't like the size of the original Bold (9000), and the new 9900 is apparently more similar to that than the smaller 9700. I'll have to wait for a hands on try with both phones I guess. Just don't like the whole 'no release date' aspect...don't get the point of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron_Gland Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Crackberry already has the Bold 9700, It's only a couple millimeters taller than the iphone 4 and quite light...ahh I can't decide which to get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks_fo_life Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I've had a Curve 8520 for almost a year now, I like it, but am thinking of changing to a Torch. Sucks the 8520 cant take the Canucks app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Niederreiter Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 just got the torch, super stoked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXCanucksXX Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 http://www.themobileindian.com/news/2359_BlackBerry-9900-slated-for-August-11-launch </h1><h1>BlackBerry 9900 slated for August 11 launch By Rahul Gupta, The Mobile Indian, New Delhi, August 10, 2011 Category: Devices Sub Category: Mobile BlackBerry Bold 9900 is by far the slimmest handset from Research In Motion. It supports fourth generation or 4G networks with HSPA+ data connectivity. Research In Motion is expected to launch the Blackberry Bold 9900 smartphone on August 11. The device was earlier expected to be launched in June but due to a delay in the release of BlackBerry Playbook and some other unspecified problems RIM had to postpone the launch. BlackBerry Bold 9900 is by far the slimmest handset from RIM and it supports fourth generation or 4G networks with HSPA+">HSPA+ data connectivity. The device is powered by a 1.2 GHz processor that operates at almost double the speed of the processors of existing BlackBerry phones. The device also features 768 MB of RAM that ensures smooth functioning. The new handset will feature 8 GB of onboard memory for storage, along with support for 32 GB of expandable memory via SDHC cards. The operating system has also been totally overhauled. The new Bold Touch handsets will feature BlackBerry OS 7, which gives fast yet reliable performance on most tasks. As reported earlier by 'The Mobile Indian', BlackBerry will launch a total of seven new handsets for the Indian market and this has been confirmed by Varghese M Thomas, director of corporate communications for RIM in India and SAARC. The price of the device is expected to be more than Rs 30,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I currently have an iphone 3GS, Im thinking about switching to blackberry bold 9780. Should I do it? Is it a good bold? If you are going to go BB wait till Q1 or Q2 next year when QNX software is released on new phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Here's why RIM is falling behind: They don't build toys. Essentially, the phone manufacturers, save for RIM, have turned their cell phones into toys, copying Apple's iPhone. Too many people these days are distracted by shiny things and act like SHEEP. That's right, I'm calling all of you switching from Blackberry to Android and iPhone SHEEP. I don't remember the exact article or date, out of the major smartphone platforms, Android users are the most likely to get hacked whereas Blackberry users are the most secure. Thats cause RIM has the best security system by far. Android and Iphone are much more likely to be hacked and Android in particular since alot of apps that go into the market aren't "authorized" like Apple/RIM does and people are morons and don't read what the apps will actually do (ie. send phone call info to a seperate site, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitzkrieg66 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I love my Bold 9700 and have no glitches with it for almost a year now. IMO, the thing I don't like about the new Bold 9900 is that the LED light is a small dot instead of the usual inch-long LED light that most of the phones have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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