After BlackBerry types lay eyes on the
8900, the same question immediately gets asked time and time again: "Why would I buy a
Bold over this?" Indeed, it's hard to argue that the 8900 isn't the better looking handset, but for now, the Bold gets to lord its fancy-schmancy 3G radio over the 8900's technologically inferior head. That might just be where the rumored 9300 "Gemini" comes into play, though, which -- according to Boy Genius Report -- will feature a larger, higher-res screen than the 8900's already amazing display, a beefy processor, a slightly more "rounded" keyboard, and most importantly, quadband EDGE plus triband HSDPA. There isn't any solid information on a release window for this one yet (we'd doubt that even RIM has an answer for that one at this point), so if you had a Bold in mind, don't feel bad about pulling the trigger -- yet.
posted Feb 9th 2009 11:47AM
Now to see what those 3 bands are.
3G has too many bands - 850,900,1700,1900,2100.
Isnt it the GSM version of the 8930, which packs 3G but in CDMA form?
Not really. Yes the CDMA version is "3G" but the 8930 which will be released, hopefully soon, will have almost the same hardware/specs as the current 8900. The 9300, like the article says, will have a bigger display, more memory and a faster processor, which will be all upgrades/improvements over the current generation Curve.
Sorry for a second post but I see why you might think that. Yes that COULD be a GSM version of the CDMA Curve (but when does CDMA set the trend for the handset before the GSM version? Not incl. the Storm) IF the 8930 isn't scheduled to be released say Q1/Q2. If the CDMA Curve get released toward the end of the year (usually CDMA gets their versions approx. a year later) then this could be what the CDMA Curve could/would be like, but I doubt it.
meh, no huge deal breaker, loving my Bold still! I don't think many Bold/BB users purchase for the screen size all that much anyway, mainly to features. I do anyway.
Nice looking BB though!! :-)
I'm a sprint user, I'm just happy the bold is coming soon
Wonder if this will start out on Verizon or elsewhere.
This is GSM. Verizon is CDMA.
In no way do I think this looks better than the Bold.
Ya, I was just gonna say the same thing... I think the Bold looks way better than this one.
Damn, I was thinking about getting the Bold and now I have to postpone my decision and wait for more information about this thing.
RIM is running out of 4-digit numbers!
Gotta love the Digital Blasphemy wallpaper :P
OMG! This sounds like the perfect BlackBerry now! Check out my YouTube video comparing the Bold, Storm, and 8900: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Shm5T0zL0hQ
I loved the 8900, but my biggest complaint was how it lacked 3G. I guess that will be fixed. All we have to do is wait :S
3g and wifi! sweet
As a Verizon subscriber, I know not to get my hopes up in the phone department...
haha aint that the truth, im holding out on my 3 year old razr stacking up the discounts until a smartphone thats actually good comes out
Yeah yeah but when will it come out for T-MOBILE!!???
So when is Engadget getting one of these for the "Recession Antidote"????
It will all depend on the keypad and the comfort of using this phone, and of course the carrier as well (at least this one promises to be picked up by someone who actually offers 3G). But if it does prove out as the latest and greatest from RIM, it's not a bad thing for the 8900 to be in third place behind the 9300 and the Bold.
RIM 8 in Waterloo is changing production on one of its production lines, LE1, to start producing this phone near the start of March. Remember though, there is testing, packing, config, and shipping before its for sale. And, RIM & the carriers like to have stockpiles, so the exact ship date is unknown.
An even HIGHER RES screen? What are they aiming for, 1000 ppi? Geesus.
Ehhh I'm more than happy with my E-71
Makes sense, this is the actual replacement for the Curve. Tmo just got the in-between replacement.
damn, this really sucks for tmobile
get a E71!
I hope those 3g bands are for T-Mobile USA
hope is a strong word. But let me say another one. I highly doubt it will be for tmobile right now. maybe way way way later.
The bold and the 8900 are very nice phones, however the only thing they are missing is a touchscreen for navigating the menu- that would be my perfect blackberry.
Blackberrys are a weird item, in my opinion, because they look close to the same with a few minor tweaks and people get all excited when a new one comes out. I just don't get the hype.
Did it occur to you that people looking at Blackberries may care about more than just the looks?
This is yet another blackberry to my eyes. On the other hand, the Bold is... well. WOW! BOLD!
I so want them to put a touchscreen in a phone like this. I don't know what's taking them so long to make that move. That phone shown above looks great, but with a touchscreen, it would be perfect.
as a verizon subscriber, i am getting *very* sick of getting the short end of the blackberry stick... so sick that i'm a gnat's ass from not renewing my contract when it comes up.
the storm is a worthless pos, i think we can all agree there, and not getting any piece of the 8900, bold, and having to wait forever for the curve- it seems to me like Verizon just isn't pulling for me in the BB department.
just go. the death star aint all that bad if its the phones you really want. What is it worth to you? If the phones do mean that much to you then you will probably be happy doing it.
Ehh... Although I'm a fan of the Curve, I'll be the first one to admit that the Bold looks waayyy better than this.
I agree. the 3g and screen on this phone sounds enticing but i definitely prefer the bold over the looks of this phone. If the bold wasn't so pricey, i might consider it.