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Boss-Hog · 06-22-2009, 11:02 PM

I have Verizon and I'm not due for my "New Every Two" upgrade until May 2010, but right now, VZW is offering me a pretty good deal on the Curve 8330. I've never owned a Blackberry and this would be replacing an LG enV2, which I'm not itching to get rid of, but could definitely afford to upgrade eventually. I realize there are newer Blackberry options heading to Verizon soon (the Tour being one of them). I have no interest in switching providers, so the Blackberry Bold is not an option for me. Even though the Curve has been out since 2007, everyone I've talked to that has it still loves it. Part of me wants to wait until the Tour comes out, but 1). there's no guarantee it's going to be nearly as well received as the Curve and 2). I wouldn't receive the current promotional pricing I'd get for the Curve ($50 after a mail-in debate card), so I wouldn't be getting that one until May 2010 even if it's well regarded. Any input from Blackberry owners would be appreciated.

cincyinco · 06-23-2009, 03:07 PM

Can't help you too much boss, I have the pearl 8130.. Believe that's what it is anyway..
I love my crackberry!

Its pretty good for multimedia stuff which is what I care about.

On the other hand, my wife has an env2 and its also solid multimedia wise.. Although I think her phone has some drawbacks.. Browsing on that phone sucks.

Redszone works great on my blackberry!

freestyle55 · 06-23-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boss-Hog

I have Verizon and I'm not due for my "New Every Two" upgrade until May 2010, but right now, VZW is offering me a pretty good deal on the Curve 8330. I've never owned a Blackberry and this would be replacing an LG enV2, which I'm not itching to get rid of, but could definitely afford to upgrade eventually. I realize there are newer Blackberry options heading to Verizon soon (the Tour being one of them). I have no interest in switching providers, so the Blackberry Bold is not an option for me. Even though the Curve has been out since 2007, everyone I've talked to that has it still loves it. Part of me wants to wait until the Tour comes out, but 1). there's no guarantee it's going to be nearly as well received as the Curve and 2). I wouldn't receive the current promotional pricing I'd get for the Curve ($50 after a mail-in debate card), so I wouldn't be getting that one until May 2010 even if it's well regarded. Any input from Blackberry owners would be appreciated.

I've got the 8330 and I love it. One of the guys I work with has had several different ones, and he said it's also the best one he's used, including the Storm...

Boss-Hog · 06-23-2009, 08:53 PM

I opted going for the 8330 - thanks for your help.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cincyinco

Can't help you too much boss, I have the pearl 8130.. Believe that's what it is anyway..
I love my crackberry!

Its pretty good for multimedia stuff which is what I care about.

On the other hand, my wife has an env2 and its also solid multimedia wise.. Although I think her phone has some drawbacks.. Browsing on that phone sucks.

Redszone works great on my blackberry!

Quote:

Originally Posted by freestyle55

I've got the 8330 and I love it. One of the guys I work with has had several different ones, and he said it's also the best one he's used, including the Storm...

cincyinco · 06-24-2009, 05:03 AM

Hope you like it!

They call them crackberry's for a reason!

freestyle55 · 06-24-2009, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cincyinco

Hope you like it!

They call them crackberry's for a reason!

Yeah no kidding, the name definitely fits... Have fun with your new toy!

WILD THING · 07-02-2009, 01:39 PM

I just got the Curve yesterday. I'm still trying to figure it out. It's been somewhat frustrating because I always thought I was ahead of the pack with technology. Does anybody know how to set different ringtones for different people and is it possible to set different alerts for texts from different contacts?

cincyinco · 07-02-2009, 02:30 PM

I have a pearl 8130 and all that is possible on my phone, so I'm sure it is on yours as well.

Stick with it a bit, it gets easier.. And if you do need help with your phone, there are tons of online communities for the blackberry, FAQ's etc. You should be able to find instructions for your model online.

Boss-Hog · 11-25-2009, 05:29 PM

All,

Check out this thread if you still use a Blackberry.

06-22-2009, 11:02 PM	#16
Boss-Hog Administrator Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 6,007	Re: Anyone have a blackberry? I have Verizon and I'm not due for my "New Every Two" upgrade until May 2010, but right now, VZW is offering me a pretty good deal on the Curve 8330. I've never owned a Blackberry and this would be replacing an LG enV2, which I'm not itching to get rid of, but could definitely afford to upgrade eventually. I realize there are newer Blackberry options heading to Verizon soon (the Tour being one of them). I have no interest in switching providers, so the Blackberry Bold is not an option for me. Even though the Curve has been out since 2007, everyone I've talked to that has it still loves it. Part of me wants to wait until the Tour comes out, but 1). there's no guarantee it's going to be nearly as well received as the Curve and 2). I wouldn't receive the current promotional pricing I'd get for the Curve ($50 after a mail-in debate card), so I wouldn't be getting that one until May 2010 even if it's well regarded. Any input from Blackberry owners would be appreciated.

06-23-2009, 03:07 PM	#17
cincyinco We are the angry mob Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The 303 Posts: 2,479	Re: Anyone have a blackberry? Can't help you too much boss, I have the pearl 8130.. Believe that's what it is anyway.. I love my crackberry! Its pretty good for multimedia stuff which is what I care about. On the other hand, my wife has an env2 and its also solid multimedia wise.. Although I think her phone has some drawbacks.. Browsing on that phone sucks. Redszone works great on my blackberry! __________________ "I hate to advocate chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone... But they've always worked for me." -Hunter S. Thompson

06-24-2009, 05:03 AM	#20
cincyinco We are the angry mob Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The 303 Posts: 2,479	Re: Anyone have a blackberry? Hope you like it! They call them crackberry's for a reason! __________________ "I hate to advocate chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone... But they've always worked for me." -Hunter S. Thompson

07-02-2009, 01:39 PM	#22
WILD THING Votto = MVP Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 120	Re: Anyone have a blackberry? I just got the Curve yesterday. I'm still trying to figure it out. It's been somewhat frustrating because I always thought I was ahead of the pack with technology. Does anybody know how to set different ringtones for different people and is it possible to set different alerts for texts from different contacts? __________________ 2009 Attendance Record: 7-2

07-02-2009, 02:30 PM	#23
cincyinco We are the angry mob Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The 303 Posts: 2,479	Re: Anyone have a blackberry? I have a pearl 8130 and all that is possible on my phone, so I'm sure it is on yours as well. Stick with it a bit, it gets easier.. And if you do need help with your phone, there are tons of online communities for the blackberry, FAQ's etc. You should be able to find instructions for your model online. __________________ "I hate to advocate chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone... But they've always worked for me." -Hunter S. Thompson

11-25-2009, 05:29 PM	#24
Boss-Hog Administrator Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 6,007	Re: Anyone have a blackberry? All, Check out this thread if you still use a Blackberry.

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