Blackberry???

[doma]

here are the options...

Cingular - BlackBerry 8700c

Verizon - BlackBerry 7250

my family is on the Verizon plan and it would probably be about $10 cheaper a month.... I like the look and screen resolution of the 8700c but the 7250 seems like a solid phone... anyone let me know of past or present experiences! please... thanks a lot

 

[ThePresence]

I have this one, I really like it. Takes a while to get used to the typing, but after you do it's great.

 

[doma]

i played with one similar to that one today in the evrizon store... the typing sure was awkward!! i dont know if i could ever get used to that after being so frustrated with my flip phone right now!! a big part of why i am getting a blackberry is to have the full qwerty keyboard... is it really that awkward or is it easy to get used to the half qwerty keyboard because i did like the phone... it was the 7130e

 

[InlineFour]

people still use verizon these days?

 

[DurocShark]

I have the 7250. Bluetooth FTW!

I had a 7750 with the huge screen, but it was dog slow. The 7250 is way faster.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

the wide-format ones suck for the casual user. They are a little better if you are sitting down and typing an email, but for on-the-go typing the slim-line models are MUCH better

 

[loup garou]

8700c, hands down. The 8700 series is the best thing to ever happen to Blackberry.

 

[Ronin]

Have the 8700c, love it love it love it...although, I'll probably replace it with a MotoQ when it's available through Cingular.

 

[ManSnake]

Imagine holding a brick next to your head. It looks ridiculous. Get a smaller phone!

 

[JDrake]

Originally posted by: ManSnake
Imagine holding a brick next to your head. It looks ridiculous. Get a smaller phone!

anyone remember the phone that kid had in saved by the bell

 

[astrocase]

I hate blackberries. I simply can't get them to work right. Anyone having luck with theirs and just regular pop3? Seems like it only worked with a dedicated server.

 

[ruffilb]

The 8700c is the own. Period.

Even my dad has one now, and if he can run it, anyone can.

 

[Reel]

8700c is nice. I like it.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

for those who've had the 8700C versus other models.....why is it superior?

 

[Rubycon]

Originally posted by: ManSnake
Imagine holding a brick next to your head. It looks ridiculous. Get a smaller phone!

Bluetooth earpiece buddy! Then you can join the crowd of the "I look like a schizo club" walking around the stores talking to your other selves.

How can people type a lot on those things is beyond me. I bet those ladies that can pick crabs can type 50 wpm on one. :Q

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
for those who've had the 8700C versus other models.....why is it superior?

I don't own one, but I've set up a couple dozen over the past couple months.

Excellent screen, dedicated send/end keys, programmable softkeys, smaller, faster, works with EDGE, latest OS out the box, improved keyboard (subjective).

 

[Hyudra]

don't get one... it's too work like. get a more trendy phone.

 

[BAMAVOO]

Originally posted by: loup garou
8700c, hands down. The 8700 series is the best thing to ever happen to Blackberry.

Truest statement ever made on ATOT.

I have tried every Cingular phone made, including the 8125 SP. I always go back to my 8700c.

 

[BAMAVOO]

Originally posted by: MS Dawn

Originally posted by: ManSnake
Imagine holding a brick next to your head. It looks ridiculous. Get a smaller phone!

Bluetooth earpiece buddy! Then you can join the crowd of the "I look like a schizo club" walking around the stores talking to your other selves.

How can people type a lot on those things is beyond me. I bet those ladies that can pick crabs can type 50 wpm on one. :Q

Plantronics bluetooth headset for the win. Discovery 675

 

[imthebadguy]

ive got a treo and i love it, with the treo700 out soon you should def that that

 

[Ronin]

My biggest problem with the Treo's is that they seem to break too easily (not personal experience, as I've never gone after one, but many related tales).

 

[DBL]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
for those who've had the 8700C versus other models.....why is it superior?

useable internet

 

[imported_nautique]

I have the verizon blackberry 7130 and I love this phone. Will never have a regular phone again. The browsing on the net is much faster than my uncle's cingular phone. I also work with a guy that has the T-Mobile service. Everyone likes the verizon in my area.

 

[coolVariable]

Blackberries are good for emailing (the wide format ones).
The software though is an absolute piece of crap!

Go with a Pocket PC.

And stay away from Verizon and/or Sprint if this is for business use.

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: coolVariable
Blackberries are good for emailing (the wide format ones).
The software though is an absolute piece of crap!

Go with a Pocket PC.

And stay away from Verizon and/or Sprint if this is for business use.

What software?