just turned 18 im in the music biz and i feel i need a business phone that will carry out well with my life style.

i have heard about the blackberry models but not sure which is the best to go with.

i currently have a sidekick3 which i honestly do not like at all anymore...and i been a sidekick user since the first model that came out...i just feel i gotta move on to something better.

can anyone fill me in on the new blackberry models?

i don't wanna purchase one if theres a new better one coming out...

any info you can tell me? or suggestions?

thanks for your time i greatly appreciate all the help.

i got tmobile also and i got the blackberry pearl and its awesome its small,has email,real web browser(thats alot faster then the sidekicks),mp3 player,video player,1.3 mp camera and alot more

i too have the pearl and for the most part like it very much

If you can wait until the end of July, I will say go for the Blackberry 8300 Curve that is coming out for T-mobile. It's already out for AT&T but the plans are not that great.

Since you are coming from Sidekick 3, that phone will be a very good choice to have.

Pearl is great for it's size. Suretype takes a few days to get use to.

I suggest you do some research for yourself and compare the various BBs and see if it fits your "lifestyle". Only you can make that decision.

Info can be found on the RIM website or on the sites of the various carriers.

The one thing you may want to look into is the 8100 or 8800.
the 8100 has the 1.3mp camera which can be emailed super fast.
The 8800 has no camera but has built in GPS and a full keyboard.
So i guess it depends on your needs.
At first i wanted the full keyboard but after a day or 2 i was able to type just as fast on my pearl.

Pearl is a good cellphone replacement because of its size but I couldn't deal with they keyboard.

I just went from the Sidekick 2 to a Blackberry and i am loving my Blackberry very much. There are some great Blackberry models SUCH AS THE 8700, 8800, PEARL and the Curve coming out soon. You will be in good hands with the Blackberry.

i was looking at the blackberry 8800 & the 8830 world edition

im not sure whats the difference features wise...anyone know?

and is this series the best blackberrys out?

im def gonna need one with a full keyboard

i see t-mobile offers 8700g...i dont know what the blackberry curve

8700g,8800,8830, or blackberry curve


which would be better?

If you are going to get a bb I would recommend getting the newest one possible. This means either the 8800 series or the 8300 series since you want a full keyboard. I just purchased the 7250 because it was cheaper and I know I am going to want to upgrade to the 8830 by the end of this year.

Blackberry 8800 and the Blackberry 8830 (World Ed.) are pretty much the same except the 8830 is on Verizon and has world roaming capabilities. If you plan on traveling over seas, the 8830 might be the way to go. However, the 8830 is only available on Verizon right now, so if you need a BB very quickly you will need to either switch carriers and get used to the high prices of Verizon or buy the 8800. The curve has not been released in the US, but is supposed to be the best BB to date. If you can wait for it, it might be worth it. I don't know about the release date, you can check the 8300 forums for the latest speculation.

So the curve is gonna be the best and newest blackberry out?

IMO, yes the curve will be the best blackberry out when it becomes available. I will definitely buy it when it is released for Verizon. (If that ever happens)