BlackBerry Forums Support Community
              

Closed Thread
 
Thread Tools
Old 03-13-2011, 01:49 PM   #1
cowboy9from0hell
New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Model: 9650
PIN: N/A
Carrier: verizon
Posts: 13
Default droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

Please Login to Remove!

im not really sure if this belongs here but my contract with verizon is up tuesday and im debating between the droid pro and the blackberry bold 9650 6.0 os. i know this is a blackberry forum but if you say no to the droid pro id like expirence with before you bash it. as of right now i have an htc ozone windows phone. thank you
Offline  
Old 03-13-2011, 02:04 PM   #2
tsac
BlackBerry God
 
tsac's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Others run out when we run in
Model: Z10
OS: Cheerios
PIN: No Pin just a Tack
Carrier: at&t
Posts: 10,030
Default Re: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

Go to a store and try each. The selection of a phone really depends on what the user expects and if the phone will do it. Each offer apps but one may have some that are better suited to the users lifestyle. In reality only you can decide. Any opinions offered on each would be reflective of that users own needs. In my opinion the blackberry is a more secure device but may not have offer the consumer apps the Droid does because it is generally a business tool.

Have fun.
__________________
Z10 on BES
Z10 on BIS
Offline  
Old 03-13-2011, 02:07 PM   #3
cowboy9from0hell
New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Model: 9650
PIN: N/A
Carrier: verizon
Posts: 13
Default Re: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

i was at the store lastnight and tried the pro, 9650 6.0 and the droid r2d2. the r2d2 seemed slow to me. and im having a hard time deciding between the pro and 9650 6.0.

now between the droid apps and the balckberry apps they both seem to have the same apps. now with pro have more space and a faster processor is their difference in the app size? like is the blackberry apps smaller in size then the droid apps?
Offline  
Old 03-13-2011, 02:10 PM   #4
tsac
BlackBerry God
 
tsac's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Others run out when we run in
Model: Z10
OS: Cheerios
PIN: No Pin just a Tack
Carrier: at&t
Posts: 10,030
Default Re: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

Unless your planning on putting a million apps on the phone why worry abouit size? The app is build for the phones OS so it may be different.
__________________
Z10 on BES
Z10 on BIS
Offline  
Old 03-13-2011, 02:17 PM   #5
aiharkness
BlackBerry God
 
aiharkness's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Florida Panhandle
Model: BBPP
OS: 10.3.3
Carrier: T-Mobile USA
Posts: 14,081
Default Re: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

My advice: Make a list of your 3 to 5 must have features or functions. Be honest. Think about how you will use the smartphone and what you need it for. Focus on what the smartphone must do for you. Then line up the models you are considering and compare against your list. Pick the one that best matches up with your list of must haves.
Posted via BlackBerryForums.com Mobile
Offline  
Old 03-13-2011, 02:19 PM   #6
rambo47
Latino Hasta La Muerte
 
rambo47's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Denville, NJ.
Model: 9370
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 9,063
Default Re: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

I've used several Android devices (Samsung Epic 4G, HTC Evo 4G) and came back to my BlackBerry. I've gone back and forth several times, but in the end BlackBerry won out for me. My #1 priority remains messaging, with PIM functions a close second. That's where BlackBerry shines.

If your focus is multimedia, Android wins hands down. For me though, I found I was constantly trying to make Android more "BlackBerry-like" for email. The obvious solution: use a real BlackBerry!

It all depends on your own usage and focus. If you're honest about that, the choice makes itself.
Offline  
Old 03-13-2011, 02:20 PM   #7
cowboy9from0hell
New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Model: 9650
PIN: N/A
Carrier: verizon
Posts: 13
Default Re: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

i just wuna get the nfl, nhl and mlb app. so pretty much for sports updates. the apps i want and plan on using both bold 9650 6.0 os and droid pro have them

Last edited by cowboy9from0hell; 03-13-2011 at 02:22 PM..
Offline  
Old 03-13-2011, 02:31 PM   #8
rambo47
Latino Hasta La Muerte
 
rambo47's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Denville, NJ.
Model: 9370
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 9,063
Default Re: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

In that case, I'd go Android. The Sprint sports apps were excellent. Hopefully Verizon will have something similar. I wouldn't go for the Droid Pro though. Either a Droid2 or the new Thunderbolt.
Offline  
Old 03-13-2011, 02:46 PM   #9
cowboy9from0hell
New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Model: 9650
PIN: N/A
Carrier: verizon
Posts: 13
Default Re: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

why wouldnt you go with the pro?
Offline  
Old 03-13-2011, 04:30 PM   #10
rambo47
Latino Hasta La Muerte
 
rambo47's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Denville, NJ.
Model: 9370
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 9,063
Default Re: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

It's a Droid trying to be a BlackBerry. I find the Droid2 a more compelling design for an Android device. Bigger screen. Plus the Droid Pros had some problems with speaker/call quality. The DP design seems to make too many compromises and gets away from what Android does best: multimedia.

No matter how much they try to make it look like a BlackBerry it will never be one. If you want a device for messaging, nothing will outperform a BlackBerry.

Last edited by rambo47; 03-13-2011 at 04:32 PM..
Offline  
Old 03-13-2011, 04:57 PM   #11
cowboy9from0hell
New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Model: 9650
PIN: N/A
Carrier: verizon
Posts: 13
Default Re: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

how is the droid r2d2 compared to the droid 2 global
Offline  
Old 03-13-2011, 05:20 PM   #12
rambo47
Latino Hasta La Muerte
 
rambo47's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Denville, NJ.
Model: 9370
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 9,063
Default Re: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

The Droid R2D2 is just a painted Droid2. The Droid2 Global has a slightly faster processor (1200MHz vs. 1000MHz) but has worse battery life. The big thing is that the Global has a GSM radio for roaming overseas.

Here's a comparison: Compare phones: Motorola DROID 2 Global, Motorola DROID 2 - Phone Arena

Last edited by rambo47; 03-13-2011 at 05:21 PM..
Offline  
Old 03-13-2011, 06:21 PM   #13
cowboy9from0hell
New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Model: 9650
PIN: N/A
Carrier: verizon
Posts: 13
Default Re: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

im looking for battery life in a phone also
Offline  
Old 03-13-2011, 07:59 PM   #14
rambo47
Latino Hasta La Muerte
 
rambo47's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Denville, NJ.
Model: 9370
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 9,063
Default Re: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

My buddy with a Droid 2 (non-Global) was LIVID after the last firmware update. His battery life went in the tank and there is no rolling back to older firmware with the Droid. The update was just pushed onto his phone in the middle of the night. At least with BlackBerrys you have to do any updating yourself. Plenty of opportunity to read the reviews from early adopters and decide for yourself. Case in point: I'm still running OS 5.0.0.699 on my Bold. There are newer versions of OS 5 available, and also versions of OS 6. I've read too many reviews where one problem or another, some quite serious, caused folks to switch back to an older OS version. Since I'm having zero issues I've just stayed put.

Battery live on my BlackBerry is EASILY double what I get on my Evo.
Offline  
Old 03-14-2011, 12:20 AM   #15
daphne
BBF Spam Killer Moderator
 
daphne's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: on a sunny beach
Model: Paspt
OS: 10.3.0.90
PIN: X1ZPY34K
Carrier: VZW but not for long
Posts: 9,176
Default Re: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

Moved to more appropriate section.
__________________
Report spam text messages to 7726
#BlackBerry by choice
Offline  
Old 03-14-2011, 07:52 AM   #16
Tre Lawrence
Knows Where the Search Button Is
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Model: 8320
PIN: N/A
Carrier: T-Mobile
Posts: 34
Default Re: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

I think Rambo gives a fair, honest analysis. For the form factor, I'd stay with RIM, even though I'd give the edge to Pro for overall functionality.
__________________
www.trelawrence.com
Offline  
Old 03-14-2011, 05:16 PM   #17
cowboy9from0hell
New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Model: 9650
PIN: N/A
Carrier: verizon
Posts: 13
Default Re: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

well i send more txts, and ims a day and go on facebook then anything. i usually go on the internet/sports apps like 3-5 times a day. i play games like 2-3 times a week
Offline  
Old 03-15-2011, 04:17 PM   #18
cowboy9from0hell
New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Model: 9650
PIN: N/A
Carrier: verizon
Posts: 13
Default Re: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

the r2d2 has 8gb flash/512 ram. not sure what that means compared to the pro with 2gb internal while the bold has 512 flash and ram

Last edited by cowboy9from0hell; 03-15-2011 at 04:18 PM..
Offline  
Old 03-16-2011, 10:10 PM   #19
rambo47
Latino Hasta La Muerte
 
rambo47's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Denville, NJ.
Model: 9370
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 9,063
Default Re: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

All messaging was much better for me on a BlackBerry. Facebook was nice on my Evo. I could get by with FB on BlackBerry, but it's better on Android. I'm such a casual FB user it really isn't a factor for me.
Offline  
Old 03-27-2011, 06:13 PM   #20
cowboy9from0hell
New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Model: 9650
PIN: N/A
Carrier: verizon
Posts: 13
Default Re: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0

well im on my 2nd droid pro since march 16th and still having problems with the my 2nd pro. so my 14 days arent up with verizon to change phones yet so im now considering the r2d2 vs bb bold 9650 os 6
Offline  
Closed Thread


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads for: droid pro vs blackberry bold 9650 os 6.0
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
BlackBerry OS (and "Beta" OS) Upgrade Myths Dispelled: John Clark General BlackBerry Discussion 95 04-23-2018 08:08 AM
Initialize problem with BES and GroupeWise dupere BES Admin Corner 2 07-02-2008 02:09 PM
New Blackberry Server wants to reactivate users after power outage! Urlryn BES Admin Corner 19 12-27-2007 03:55 PM
BES 4.0 SP3 for Exchange available for Download jnelson2000 BES Admin Corner 72 01-12-2006 02:44 PM
BES 4.0 SP2 for Exchange now available jibi BES Admin Corner 49 08-17-2005 08:51 AM


4 Count Case GE ProLine 2 Bulb 120V T12 Electronic Fluorescent Light Ballasts picture

4 Count Case GE ProLine 2 Bulb 120V T12 Electronic Fluorescent Light Ballasts

$49.99



Sylvania Quicktronic Pro Series Ballast QHE 2X59T8/UNV ISN-SC picture

Sylvania Quicktronic Pro Series Ballast QHE 2X59T8/UNV ISN-SC

$10.00



EnergyPro 2 Lamp T8 Rapid Start Electronic Ballast Model SLE-232-120-LPF picture

EnergyPro 2 Lamp T8 Rapid Start Electronic Ballast Model SLE-232-120-LPF

$8.39



Philips Bodine B90 Emergency Fluorescent Ballast picture

Philips Bodine B90 Emergency Fluorescent Ballast

$25.00



3 or 4 Lamp Electronic Ballast For Fluorescent Lamps - PHILIPS-ICN4P32N-10 picture

3 or 4 Lamp Electronic Ballast For Fluorescent Lamps - PHILIPS-ICN4P32N-10

$132.67



10-Count GE Fluorescent Ballast, GE432-MVPS-L Electronic T8, 120v to 277v picture

10-Count GE Fluorescent Ballast, GE432-MVPS-L Electronic T8, 120v to 277v

$108.99







Copyright © 2004-2016 BlackBerryForums.com.
The names RIM © and BlackBerry © are registered Trademarks of BlackBerry Inc.