[kylera]

Before everyone tells me to use the search function, I DID use the search function and I did find some old posts that were along what I had in mind, but didn't quite solve. My details are as follows:

I'm living in Korea right now, and the Bold 9000 has been available for about half a year or so now. The 9700 is going to be available next month, and I'm itching for a new phone because my Xperia X1 and Windows Mobile is driving me up the wall.

I'm not a frequent caller, but on the other hand, I spend a fair amount of time texting people and talking to people on Messenger on my X1 right now -- the QWERTY keyboard was what attracted me to the Blackberry. I do not use too many applications -- I can count at most 10 apps I use on a regular or semi-regular basis, such as MSN Messenger or a PDF viewer, among others. I occasionally watch a video but I regularly listen to music.

Having made my phone habits clear, would I be better off picking up a 9000 this week, or wait it out until the 9700 becomes available in two weeks or so?

[x14]

It's a preference. Take a look at http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...th-9000-a.html

[kastefam]

I'd wait the 2 weeks and try both phones. I had my heart set on the 9000 but when I tried both at the store the 9700 (with all the new feaures and memory) won out.

[onth]

I have both 9000 and 9700. Although I like my 9700 more, but if for a person who do more texting, listen to music and watch video, the bigger screen and keyboard might be a better choice for you.

Speaking for myself, I prefer the speakerphone on my 9000 than my 9700. It sounded clearer and no echo on the 9000. I dont like the speakerphone on my 9700. However, the 9700 has a better and more solid feel.

Like kastefam said, wait 2 weeks and try both phone for yourself.

hope it helps.

[kylera]

How does battery life add up? According to some posts here, both use the same battery, but the 9700 seems to have insane efficiency compared to the 9000.

[montevideo]

9000 has the track ball - 9700 has a track pad. My exp. is that the track ball is trouble prone. The 9700 may have a faster processor depending on the model. Check to be sure the 9000 you are looking at has 3G capability, 9700 is 3G, makes a big difference on streaming and tethering. I would get he 9700, unless you need a big screen.