[obi1]

is there any special reason to change my 8900 to a 9700, except the trackball? i know 9700 is a bit thicker, heavier, but most of the technical specifications are almost the same.is there something i don't know yet?
cheers lads

[MidnightDraven]

You'll also have 3G along with the trackpad.

[obi1]

any technical advantages???

[NJBlackBerry]

3G. Allows for much faster data transfer, and simultaneous voice and data. That's a pretty good technical advantage. What are you looking for?

[Calebrity]

you are suppose to get better battery life from the Bold 9700 as well
8900 - up to 5.5 hrs of TT
9700 - up to 6.0 hrs of TT

8900 - up to 15 days of Standby Time
9700 - up to 21 says of Standby Time

[lee_bruice]

I have a bb 9700. It can standby about have a month. The battery rated capactity of BB 8900 is a little shorter than BB 9700's

[obi1]

thanks a bunch, however, i will tell you guys my first impresion after i'll got my new bb9700.the reason why i was curious about the diference between the phones is that i have to sell my old 8900 to buy this new one.and because i am in love with 8900, i was wondering if 9700 will be same love at first sight

[Calebrity]

Originally Posted by obi1

thanks a bunch, however, i will tell you guys my first impresion after i'll got my new bb9700.the reason why i was curious about the diference between the phones is that i have to sell my old 8900 to buy this new one.and because i am in love with 8900, i was wondering if 9700 will be same love at first sight

Just the track pad itself won me over! lol

[joginder]

trackball has more wear/tear but the optial pad is much more navigation exp. Otherwise it has more memory ... Keyb is def different between 89xx ad 9xxx devices.
Good luck