7100g Vs. 7290

[diggergaines]

Has anyone compared the 7100G and the 7290? I currently have the 7290 and was wondering if the switch was worth the effort.

[penguin3107]

What effort? Taking out the SIM card and putting it in another phone?

The 7100g vs. 7290 debate has been discussed to death on these boards.
Do a little research.

In the end, it's a matter of personal preference. They're both excellent.

[rfciv]

I compared both but keep in mind I am a total novice, I went w/ the 7290. I wanted blackberry to be what it was best at. I like form to follow function. The 7290 fit me best and I have grown quite fond of it.
just my .02

[DslLmi]

Old school blackberry users like the full keyboard.... New blackberry users are not used to the full keyboard so they can learn the new style quicker. I like the full keyboard. Just my thoughts.

[NickT]

What effort? Taking out the SIM card and putting it in another phone?

The 7100g vs. 7290 debate has been discussed to death on these boards.
Do a little research.

In the end, it's a matter of personal preference. They're both excellent.

I am sure by efforts he means buying the units and having to return them, etc.

[takeshi]

About a year ago my first Blackberry was a 7100t. I really didn't like the keypad and switch to the 7290. I've definitely been much happier since then. It all depends on whether you think the differences are worthwhile.

[jetspeedz]

the 7100 keyboard is garbage, with my 7290 i type faster then the bb processor can handle...

[scotth]

Get the 7100 if you primarily use the BB as a phone and want to read email. If you want to use your BB as a data device (read and create a lot of emails) and also have a built in cell phone, get the 7290.

But the 7290 is a way better device!! :-)