hello~
I'm looking to buy a new blackberry through VZ...there are so many kinds and it would be nice to get some feedback from people who's been using blackberry previously~
is it worth it? and which model would you recommend?
I'll be using it mainly for web browsing and I heard you can send txt to other blackberries at no charge (is it true?)

Uthgar

United States21 Posts

April 08 2010 19:40 GMT

I own a Blackberry Bold 9700 (T-mobil) and its been a solid investment so far. They take a while to get used to but if you keep learning the ins and outs, you'll become much more efficient. I recommend downloading the Bolt app for web browsing.

Yes there is Black Berry Messenger which is free texting to anyone with a Blackberry. I have many friends in foreign countries, so this has been a godsend to me. I would be happy to answer anymore questions you have.

CharlieMurphy

United States22895 Posts

April 08 2010 20:16 GMT

I work for VZW, The best BB's out right now are the Tour and the Storm2.
The Tour still suffers from the almost archaic trackball (which is troublesome in the past), but other than that it is a really solid phone. The curve2 has the touch sensor pad but not as powerful as the Tour, and ofc the storm 2 is all touch. I dislike touch stuff myself (just a personal thing) but the storm2 has wifi so i'd get that over the others.

Honestly, If I was you i'd go with the droid or some of the other new vzw smart phones coming out soon. Nexus one (and probably some more shit for summer, this is how it usually works.)

PS- phonescoop.com for reviews, and user pros/cons. Thank me later.

The6357

United States1268 Posts

April 08 2010 20:31 GMT

thx for the info
I want to BB cuz my gf has one already and would be nice to txt her whenever :/

gumbum8

United States721 Posts

April 08 2010 21:54 GMT

On April 09 2010 05:31 The6357 wrote:
thx for the info
I want to BB cuz my gf has one already and would be nice to txt her whenever :/

I would say to never make a year-2 year contract decision based on a girlfriend, but I suppose you maybe have had more success than I

OneOther

United States10774 Posts

April 08 2010 22:18 GMT

Solid choice to go with BlackBerry. No matter what model you choose, you can't go wrong with it. I have had the original Storm (Storm 2 is out) for almost a year and have loved it so far. It used to be a bit laggy before the software update but I have no complaint about it now whatsoever. It is true that you can send messages to other BlackBerry users through the instant-messenger program called BlackBerry Messenger. It's ten times better than regular texting. You can record and send voice notes, send pictures, videos, have a simultaneous conference chat with multiple people, and so on. It also has status updates and couple other useful functions. Definitely worth it.

Zzoram

Canada7115 Posts

April 08 2010 22:22 GMT

Ask yourself why you want a smartphone:

If your priority is text/instant message/email (push email suddenly makes you use email all the time) then get a Bold 9700 (but it's GSM only so not on Verison, so wait for the Bold 9650 or whatever it is that is coming to Verizon soon)

If your priority is browsing the Internet, then get the Storm 2.

Jibba

United States22883 Posts

April 08 2010 23:29 GMT

On April 09 2010 05:31 The6357 wrote:
thx for the info
I want to BB cuz my gf has one already and would be nice to txt her whenever :/

Depending on your plan, you can get unlimited texting to another Verizon customer with any phone. Some of the pretty basic plans come with that.

I have a rooted Droid that I'm super, super happy with, but I'd also look at a Pre Plus over any current BB, tbh.

Sc1pio

United States823 Posts

April 09 2010 00:13 GMT

I've got a curve.

Keep in mind that you'll have to pay for the $30 a month web/e-mail plan to use those features on the blackberry.

Other than that, I love my phone, and have had very few complaints with it.

BroOd

Austin10831 Posts

April 09 2010 00:15 GMT

#10

I just try to be myself, whatever that is. I don't think about how I'll be remembered. I just want to be consistent over a long period of time. That's what the great players do.
-Dan Marino

On December 26 2008 05:57 The6357 wrote:
hello~ im a long time tl.net reader...although i don't post often, i've always appreciated the opinions and facts you guys posted on the site.
I'm planning a vacation with my gf to Florida...problem is i have no idea where to begin...i've been looking through the travel sites and they provided me with long lists of hotels with various prices. problem is that i don't know which hotel to stay...or where exactly to go to.
I'm thinking of Orlando or some nice beach as my primary destination but nothing's for sure.
We'll probably leave around early-mid January and will be staying 3 nights.
Please recommend me nice vacation spots/hotels/activities...and things i need to know there~
many thx

On December 26 2008 09:37 The6357 wrote:
OO'' cool...is disney world worth going to? my gf wants to go disney worlds but i heard negative things about this place...
also...is orlando close to any nice beaches..? lol im no good at geography xD
thx for ur infos

On February 05 2010 01:57 The6357 wrote:
I'm planning on a Vegas trip at the end of this month or beginning of march...3 nights and 4 days
Can anyone recommand me good hotels/things to do/clubs to go to/must see places?
I'm paying for my flight and hotel and my gf paying for her flight and expenses like shows/foods/drinks/car.

please share your experience

I'm looking to spend about ~$800 (flight+hotel)

On February 07 2010 13:08 The6357 wrote:
once every couple of months when my gf wants some bgh...
I want to playt but i don't get motivated...i rather tl...

On February 17 2010 01:45 The6357 wrote:
bgh on west is fun...i usually play with my gf...we tried on east but east bgh is a lot harder than west

On March 04 2010 01:59 The6357 wrote:
lol it's not like ur gonna get gf because u try...you will get one if u just go with flow...don't try...just adapt...

On March 12 2010 02:57 The6357 wrote:
plz help!!! Bellagio or Wynn/Encore Wynn
3 nights with gf

Poll: which hotel is better for a couple of Vegas virgins
(Vote): Bellagio
(Vote): Wynn/Encore Wynn

On March 14 2010 15:00 The6357 wrote:
my gf ditched me tonight...-_-; lez go drink

On March 25 2010 10:08 The6357 wrote:
lol I've been waiting for this moment for a whole week!!!!!!!
finally untempbanned T.T
I was gonna write a long blog about my long week..but i'll just list what has been happening during the past week.

march 18th - got temp banned...sad face

march 18th - got e-mail from my friend "friend invite beta"
this friend got beta key with my sc cdkey...
march 18th - couldn't express my excitement on tl...

march 18th - realized i needed a new graphics card for beta
screen chugs when i scroll and it's really
hard to place buildings..
march 18th - played 5 novice games...
march 19th - at work looking for graphics card...
march 19th - at work reading tl...nerd raging about not
being able to post FFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU.
march 20th - at work found graphics card ati hd 4850 1gig
march 20th - at work reading tl...nerd raging about not
being able to post again...
march 20th - played 10 placement matches with chugging
screen.
march 21st - at work again..reading tl...still can't post.
march 21st - played few games of beta..getting owned
march 22nd - played bgh with gf all day...talk about vegas
trip coming up

march 23rd - at work reading tl.net...can't wait to get
unbanned...
march 24th - day off from work :D reading tl at home try
to learn how to play beta...still can't post.
march 24th - my friend gave me a new laptop..HP G60..
had to install Win 7 on it.
march 25th - graphics card came, dling beta onto new laptop
march 25th - had to leave for work...
march 25th - still can't post...6 hrs till i can post...
FFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
march 25th - posting...

lol...i'm bored up my ass at work...looking for something to do..now with my new graphics card i can play beta smoothly...and try to learn some gosu plays :D

On March 27 2010 23:20 The6357 wrote:
lol let me borrow the key...so i can play some 2v2 with my gf..U can take it back when you get a new computer...

On April 05 2010 03:02 The6357 wrote:
hello guys~~~ lol just want to let you guys know I arrived at Vegas 1 hr ago...waiting for my gf to arrive here...didn't realize this airport has free wifi so i'm just surfing web atm

wish me LUCK !!!!! :D

On April 05 2010 05:16 The6357 wrote:
mainly sight seeing for me...as long as i can keepmy gf off blackjack table :D

On April 05 2010 05:17 The6357 wrote:
i'm still at the fucking air port...fuck my gf's flight got delayed like 2 hrs T_T omfg...this is so boring...but lol they have slot machines at the air port here...weird...=_=

On April 08 2010 14:55 The6357 wrote:
wow..I just got back from Vegas...and i checked my b.net acct...I have a beta added to it...
i just wanted to brag..sorry lol ><
now I can 2v2 with my gf :D
gn all

On April 09 2010 03:50 The6357 wrote:
XD sorry about the brag blog...but Vegas trip was too awesome and extra beta key just made everything perfect. I got my beta key via invite friend and was looking for extra beta key for my gf for month now =D

On February 06 2010 12:06 The6357 wrote:

Show nested quote +

korean girls usually get their chin and nose done
sharp chins and japanese anime looking noses lol :p

also 99% of kor girls get their eye lids or w/e u call that mascara part of your eye fixed

my gf has done the eye-lid and wants to get her boobs done to..
but i like small perky korean boobs