[torberry]

Originally Posted by hdawg

and an 8300 looks like an 8530 but they're totally different.

spend some time here to look at the differences

BlackBerry - Compare BlackBerry Smartphones and PDAs at BlackBerry.com

Two totally different devices / architectures / etc.

BlackBerry - BlackBerry | Wireless Handheld Devices, Software & Services from Research In Motion (RIM)

Very similar chief.

Again, 3G v. wifi and GSM vs. CDMA.

Same speed, resolution, very similar size, memory, physical layout of side buttons, battery times reported similar, etc.

c'mon! It's a slightly newer 8900 dude! That's the compare, not the brand new unreleased Onyx/Bold 2!

Again, I think the OP's life would be just as good with an old Curve but you are comparing different generations of blackberries here!