Blackberry Users/Experts: Help!!

lux.sh · 09-19-2009, 10:32 PM

Im looking into Blackberry phones.. non-pearl version. Possibly Curve.

Main reason I want to switch my current phone is because of absence of 3G/Internet capability.
My previous phone had 3G. I thought it was useless, but now that I don't have that option anymore, I realized how useful that feature was.

Stupid me, I just found out blackberry only uses EDGE/Wi-Fi connection. No 3G.
what the h*ll...

so my question is, how fast is internet speed on the blackberry? Since Wi-Fi won't be available everywhere I go, I need 3G-like access(pretty much anywhere where you have reception).

I will only use the web for quick access to, email/ebay accts/finance info/university accts/driving directions.
I won't be browsing the web or anything serious, I just need the internet for those "emergency" moments.
If its painfully slow however, I rather not use it. Any 0.02 appreciated.

Blake · 09-19-2009, 10:44 PM

new curve and the bold are both 3G on att

Synergy · 09-20-2009, 02:51 AM

internet speed depends on which carrier you have, and where your location is. so it will vary

i have sprint with an 8330 curve, and it's faster than my old verizon blackberry with 8830 world edition. also compared my internet side by side with my buddy's ATT 8330 curve and my provider seems to have faster internet. but that's just me. it will definitely be different where you live

backtofront001 · 09-20-2009, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blake

new curve and the bold are both 3G on att

+1

Kensta335 · 09-20-2009, 05:29 AM

Verizon also has the Blackberry Tour (curve 2) that's in 3g also.

silvergray545 · 09-20-2009, 12:15 PM

If you're at Verizon, the Tour (9630) and the Storm (9530) are both 3G. Also, like Blake said, the new Curve (8900) and the Bold (9000) are both 3G.

hhkim · 09-20-2009, 01:59 PM

if you have att/t mobile blackberry onyx is coming out late october - november. its the new bold with 3g and wifi

Dmitriy@AUTOcouture · 09-20-2009, 07:11 PM

IMHO the only reason why you need 3G on a BB is for faster sending/receiving of email, general data, and youtube or Pandora. The internet sucks on the BB Browser (although it has gotten a lot better than before).

I have the Tour (my 8th BlackBerry) and I think its a great phone especially for what it is meant to be used for, but not for internet browsing.

hhkim · 09-20-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shpuntik

IMHO the only reason why you need 3G on a BB is for faster sending/receiving of email, general data, and youtube or Pandora. The internet sucks on the BB Browser (although it has gotten a lot better than before).

I have the Tour (my 8th BlackBerry) and I think its a great phone especially for what it is meant to be used for, but not for internet browsing.

isint 5.0 supposed to have a rehauled browser? I thought one of the os updates were gonna do that

team_exe · 09-20-2009, 08:13 PM

i wouldnt recommend the storm since I have it.
if you have Verizon or will be getting Verizon, I recommend the Tour

Dmitriy@AUTOcouture · 09-20-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hhkim

isint 5.0 supposed to have a rehauled browser? I thought one of the os updates were gonna do that

5.0 has been out for sometime now (leaked versions at least) and the browser still sucks (albeit being updated). RIM won't be able to roll out a decent browser until it just dumps the design of the current OS and revamps it. The current OS takes too much resources away from the browser.

persian54 · 09-21-2009, 03:05 AM

I'd just get a 3GS

lol

lauer87 · 09-21-2009, 10:39 AM

Tour FTW

lux.sh · 09-25-2009, 03:52 AM

I have a T-mobile service... I have no option eh?

wj4 · 09-25-2009, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lauer87

Tour FTW

Yep. The Tour is my 3rd BlackBerry and it's the best one. Sure there is still lag, but it's minimal. And even though the last 2 BB's I had were also 3G, this one feels a lot faster when browsing an intense website that usually takes a while to load.

Blake · 09-25-2009, 08:09 AM

Can't wait for the onyx

yomama69 · 09-25-2009, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blake

Can't wait for the onyx

THIS ^^^

yomama69 · 10-21-2009, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dark335i

What's so much better about the Onyx? It seems the upgrade is the 3.2mp camera? It looks a lot cheaper than the Bold 8900.

The current bold is the 9000. The Bold 8900 is the Onyx.

Blake · 10-21-2009, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yomama69

The current bold is the 9000. The Bold 9700 is the Onyx.

fixed

yomama69 · 10-21-2009, 10:11 AM

Thanks. That guy got me all mixed up. The 8900 is a curve, not a bold.

Blake · 10-21-2009, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dark335i

Yeah, I just noticed, so what's better about the Onyx??

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/...review-part-1/

Blake · 10-21-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dark335i

I've seen the pics and read about it but I wanted to see what people actually think. I thinks it uglier than the Bold 9000. The only big upgrade is the camera. Is there any reason to get the 9700 instead of the 9000 (which still looks better IMO and I like the trackball more than the optical one)?

the trackball is the biggest flaw blackberry has had so far. they jam, get dirty, have to be replaced, etc. the trackpad is supposedly a great advancement as far as navigation on the phone is concerned. not only that, but the bold 2 is much faster, has more memory, and runs BBOS 5.0 native. it will be a significant improvement over the bold 9000 for sure. i'll be getting one 0-day for sure.

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Blake Banned 764 Rep 4,649 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	new curve and the bold are both 3G on att
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Synergy Captain 68 Rep 723 Posts Drives: Jet Black E92 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (8)	internet speed depends on which carrier you have, and where your location is. so it will vary i have sprint with an 8330 curve, and it's faster than my old verizon blackberry with 8830 world edition. also compared my internet side by side with my buddy's ATT 8330 curve and my provider seems to have faster internet. but that's just me. it will definitely be different where you live
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hhkim Lieutenant 40 Rep 481 Posts Drives: '10 335d Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	if you have att/t mobile blackberry onyx is coming out late october - november. its the new bold with 3g and wifi __________________ MY10 335d: Montego Blue, Oyster/Black Leather, Aluminum Trim, Navi, ZSP with Paddle Shifters, ZCW, Alarm Order Placed: Aug 15th, In Production: Sept 1st, At Port of Exit & Awaiting Transport: Sept 15th, Sept 16th, At Prep Center: Oct 7th, Released to Carrier: Oct 22nd, Delivered: Nov 11
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Dmitriy@AUTOcouture Major 212 Rep 1,133 Posts Drives: carefully Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	IMHO the only reason why you need 3G on a BB is for faster sending/receiving of email, general data, and youtube or Pandora. The internet sucks on the BB Browser (although it has gotten a lot better than before). I have the Tour (my 8th BlackBerry) and I think its a great phone especially for what it is meant to be used for, but not for internet browsing.
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team_exe New Commer 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: hooptie!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 909/714 iTrader: (0)	i wouldnt recommend the storm since I have it. if you have Verizon or will be getting Verizon, I recommend the Tour
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lauer87 Lieutenant 8 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Tour FTW
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Blake Banned 764 Rep 4,649 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	Can't wait for the onyx
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yomama69 Banned 60 Rep 688 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Thanks. That guy got me all mixed up. The 8900 is a curve, not a bold.
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