Which Blackberry?

lazer46 · 2 Jul 2010 at 04:42

Fancy a Blackberry but not sure which one. Thing is, i am PYG and can't afford the 9700.

Under £200 is what i have to spend. Any help would be great. Thanks

Jamesbcd · 2 Jul 2010 at 05:05

Not many out there really. 8520 Curve or 8900 Bold?

IamMed · 2 Jul 2010 at 20:48

If buying new, then your only real option is the 8520.

Ben Cole · 2 Jul 2010 at 21:31

Jamesbcd said:
Not many out there really. 8520 Curve or 8900 Bold?

8900 is not a Bold.

I have a 9000 Bold and heartily recommend it.

4T5 · 2 Jul 2010 at 21:38

I've been thinking about one of these myself since they are 150 now although you have to get a 20 quid sim pack with it.
What's the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520 like in use, Any good ?

Bloodknut · 2 Jul 2010 at 22:20

8520 is a very good entry level Blackberry, the trackpad is by far better than the ball on the previous berrys, the 8900 curve is a very good phone, better screen resolution than the 8520, should pick one up for £150 or there abouts, I use a 9700 now and its a cracking piece of kit

lazer46 · 2 Jul 2010 at 22:31

Thanks

ethan · 2 Jul 2010 at 23:31

I like the curve. Dont like touch screen so i'm happy with the trackball as I don't have to wipe my greasy paws all over the screen. Updated the OS to 5.

Edit: I might add I payed £120.00 for mine (8900) second hand.

lazer46 · 3 Jul 2010 at 13:45

Be nice to get a 2nd hand one for that price! Lucky you!

Sukh · 3 Jul 2010 at 14:15

How much would the first bold be now days?

triggerthat · 3 Jul 2010 at 14:26

Checked the bay for a 9700? I sold one for £220 mint condition recently.

lazer46 · 3 Jul 2010 at 14:48

Been looking on the bay but i really don't trust buying anything off of there!!

gam3r · 3 Jul 2010 at 15:08

Get the 9700 if you can, you won't regret it.

lazer46 · 3 Jul 2010 at 15:18

Yea, would love to buy one but can't afford the shop prices!!

lazer46 · 3 Jul 2010 at 15:20

Blackberry Curve 8900.

Is that a good buy?

ethan · 3 Jul 2010 at 22:07

lazer46 said:
Blackberry Curve 8900.

Is that a good buy?

Well it was for me

The dealer I purchased from was off the bay-but a quick search will reveal some grade B models with 90 day warranty for about £120 if that means anything to you).

Johnnytoxic · 3 Jul 2010 at 22:17

Stay away from the Blackberry Storm (95xx). It has one of the worst touchscreens I've ever used.

lazer46 · 3 Jul 2010 at 22:44

Is the 8900 a good buy at £150?

ethan · 3 Jul 2010 at 22:49

lazer46 said:
Is the 8900 a good buy at £150?

For me it would have to be spotless at that price: from a UK seller and offer some kind of a warranty. Is it from a private seller by any chance or from a shop?

Edit: It would be interesting to see what everybody else would think regarding that price. Incidently I have been unable to see any marked and real differences between the 8900 curve and the new 9700 bold (having had use of both) that weren't just cosmetic?

lazer46 · 3 Jul 2010 at 23:04

It is apparently BNIB so anyone else with some remarks?