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Blackberry Curve 8530 vs Bold?
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<blockquote data-quote="LilyG" data-source="post: 2038642" data-attributes="member: 264954"><p>Blackberry Curve 8530 </p><p>Pros:</p><p>WiFi</p><p>CDMA and available at the same time as GSM version</p><p>improved internals - more than double the memory (256MB) and a faster CPU</p><p>3G</p><p>solid quality build - standard for a Blackberry</p><p>new optical trackpad</p><p>cheaper than the high end Blackberries such as the Storm 2 and Bold 2</p><p>QWERTY keyboard </p><p></p><p>Cons:</p><p>crappy Blackberry web browser</p><p>software is evolving too slowly compared to other options like Android</p><p>Curve 2 nomenclature is misleading - technically inferior than the Curve 8900</p><p>same display and camera as the previous generation offering (8330)</p><p>feels cheaper than the more expensive Blackberry models</p><p></p><p>I picked up the Blackberry 9700 with my corporate discount and walked away with a nice high end phone at a very reasonable price.</p><p>http://www.dealstudio.com/searchdeals.php?type=id&q=d86188&ru=2900576</p><p> I have to say that I really enjoy the web browser on the new BB. You can zoom in & out with ease. I thought no browser could compare to the iPod Safari besides the Android G1, but after getting this device - I can safely say that this browser is also one of the best. Its right behind the safari and G1. Prior models were confined to small screens, thirty-five dollar internet only data plans, and no ability to zoom in or out. You were subjected to a small screen and reading small text till your eyes was squinting like grandmas. </p><p></p><p>Pros: </p><p>3G </p><p>New Optical Trackpad (Over the old Trackball) </p><p>Big vibrant screen </p><p>3.5 MM headjack </p><p>New OS </p><p>Decent call quality </p><p>Excellent new broswer </p><p>Mini SD up to 36GB </p><p>Use your songs as ringers </p><p>Wi-Fi </p><p>Personal Email (Up to 10 accounts can be added) </p><p>IM </p><p>Themes </p><p>Applications (Coming on April 1st) </p><p>My Favs </p><p>Full HTML Web Browser (Sometimes) </p><p>Excellent Multimedia Player (Accepts every format possible) </p><p>Includes 2 chargers (Wall Charger & USB charger) </p><p>Includes ear phones and carry case </p><p></p><p>Cons: </p><p>For long time BB users, this device is really just a cosmetic upgrade with a new OS (Flashier Icons) </p><p>Micro USB (No more Mini USB) </p><p>Video & Camera (2.0 Megapixel as oppose to 5.0) </p><p>Cheap plastic rubber casing</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LilyG, post: 2038642, member: 264954"] Blackberry Curve 8530 Pros: WiFi CDMA and available at the same time as GSM version improved internals - more than double the memory (256MB) and a faster CPU 3G solid quality build - standard for a Blackberry new optical trackpad cheaper than the high end Blackberries such as the Storm 2 and Bold 2 QWERTY keyboard Cons: crappy Blackberry web browser software is evolving too slowly compared to other options like Android Curve 2 nomenclature is misleading - technically inferior than the Curve 8900 same display and camera as the previous generation offering (8330) feels cheaper than the more expensive Blackberry models I picked up the Blackberry 9700 with my corporate discount and walked away with a nice high end phone at a very reasonable price. http://www.dealstudio.com/searchdeals.php?type=id&q=d86188&ru=2900576 I have to say that I really enjoy the web browser on the new BB. You can zoom in & out with ease. I thought no browser could compare to the iPod Safari besides the Android G1, but after getting this device - I can safely say that this browser is also one of the best. Its right behind the safari and G1. Prior models were confined to small screens, thirty-five dollar internet only data plans, and no ability to zoom in or out. You were subjected to a small screen and reading small text till your eyes was squinting like grandmas. Pros: 3G New Optical Trackpad (Over the old Trackball) Big vibrant screen 3.5 MM headjack New OS Decent call quality Excellent new broswer Mini SD up to 36GB Use your songs as ringers Wi-Fi Personal Email (Up to 10 accounts can be added) IM Themes Applications (Coming on April 1st) My Favs Full HTML Web Browser (Sometimes) Excellent Multimedia Player (Accepts every format possible) Includes 2 chargers (Wall Charger & USB charger) Includes ear phones and carry case Cons: For long time BB users, this device is really just a cosmetic upgrade with a new OS (Flashier Icons) Micro USB (No more Mini USB) Video & Camera (2.0 Megapixel as oppose to 5.0) Cheap plastic rubber casing [/QUOTE]
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