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rswannabe
04-05-2007, 08:18 AM
Hi,

I am a newbie here and don't even own Blackberry yet. After a year of torture with a TREO Verizon is going to give me a credit towards a Blackberry. They do not yet have the 8800. So, can someone tell me if the 8800 is going to be so much better that I should wait until Verizon gets it?

Thank you!

Dawgfan
04-05-2007, 09:43 AM
if you like the keyboard layout of the Treo you may like the 8300 which seems to be coming to Verizon soon.

The 8800 and the 8700 both have their pluses and minuses. Folks have had squeaky side issues with the 8800 but there are resolutions to this minor flaw yet annoying situation (I have resolved mine and no more squeaky). The 8700 will be, IMO a bit behind the tech capability curve but more robust and durable. Both are excellent phones. If you HAVE to have the latest and greatest and the sexiest BB (is that possible??) then you may go the 8300 route (I don't think VZN is getting the 8800) but if durability and simplicity, not to mention $$ are your priorities then the 8700 will suit you just fine. Be sure to understand what functions are on each phone.. camera, gps, etc when doing your comparisons.

Take the time to go to the store and open up a memo on the phone and just start typing to make sure you are comfortable with the keyboard of whatever phone you choose. If you know anyone who has a BB have them show you the basic functionality of the OS. I absolutely LOVE the RIM OS.

The responses are going to be varied but at the end of the day I think you will be happy with either you choose.

rswannabe
04-05-2007, 10:10 AM
Thank you very much. That would be great if they get the 8300 soon.

Dawgfan
04-05-2007, 02:22 PM
You may be able to do the 8800 on VZN soon...

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadgetmobile.com/media/2007/04/verizonbb8830.jpg

test54
04-05-2007, 04:16 PM
anyone else notice the date on that one?

I like the silver btw but im happy with the blue - just needs some carbon fiber side rails.

whoscalling
04-05-2007, 04:47 PM
RIM always puts 5/25 on all their photo releases, along with the time of 12:21

And I am not liking the all silver, too Q'ish. I think it makes it look cheaper

Dawgfan
04-05-2007, 05:01 PM
anyone else notice the date on that one?

I like the silver btw but im happy with the blue - just needs some carbon fiber side rails.

Are you making fun of my request for carbon-fiber side rails?

:razz:

archer6
04-05-2007, 05:21 PM
Are you making fun of my request for carbon-fiber side rails?

:razz:

I'll vote for carbon fiber rails as well.....8-)

test54
04-06-2007, 08:07 AM
No I was serious, I want the carbon fiber rails as well, think they would look great and not show fingerprints as much too.