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Old 27-09-2010, 09:48
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Both of these phones are available on the contract that I want. I've looked through the specs and I can't really see what the difference is. Which one do you think is better for a first time blackberry user?

I think the 9300 looks better but other than that i'm confused. Help please
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Old 27-09-2010, 10:52
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Both of these phones are available on the contract that I want. I've looked through the specs and I can't really see what the difference is. Which one do you think is better for a first time blackberry user?

I think the 9300 looks better but other than that i'm confused. Help please
The 9300 is certainly better. Key difference is the 9300 has 3G (faster web access) other than that size/camera/memory/screen is the same on both.

The 9300 is a tad more expensive but 3G is worth the extra - with a free phone, 100 mins, unlimited texts around £10/month for the 8520 vs £12 for the 9300. Obviously lots more tariffs if you need more minutes.
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Old 28-09-2010, 23:22
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9300 also has GPS aswell
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Old 29-09-2010, 16:20
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9300 - The 8520 looks and feels really cheap and nasty, very plasticy
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Old 29-09-2010, 17:23
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Is the GPS on the Blackberry free to use, or do you have to pay everytime you access it?

9300 gets the better reviews everywhere I've read about it.
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Old 29-09-2010, 17:34
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http://www.store-vodafone.co.uk/voda...0-curve-3g.htm

The overview on this page will tell you a little more about it- I think its definitely worth the extra cost to go for this over the 8520.


Is the GPS on the Blackberry free to use, or do you have to pay everytime you access it?
That depends. It is free to connect to the satellites, but some Map software requires a GPRS connection, which will use up your data allowance. I'm not sure in the case of the BlackBerry, but the system requirements section on this page suggests it probably will use up your data

http://na.blackberry.com/eng/devices...berry_maps.jsp

Edit: The hyper-links are now broken.
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Old 29-09-2010, 23:32
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The 8520 is perfect as it is imo
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Old 04-10-2010, 10:48
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The 9300 is certainly better. Key difference is the 9300 has 3G (faster web access) other than that size/camera/memory/screen is the same on both.

The 9300 is a tad more expensive but 3G is worth the extra - with a free phone, 100 mins, unlimited texts around £10/month for the 8520 vs £12 for the 9300. Obviously lots more tariffs if you need more minutes.
Who's offering this deal?
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Old 04-10-2010, 11:39
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Who's offering this deal?
8520
100 mins/unlimited texts/Blackberry
13 months free rental makes
£9.17/month

9300 Curve 3G
Same tariff but only 10 months free rental
£11.67/month

The 8520 is still selling very well surprisingly enough, probably not the price difference could be the choice of pretty colours it comes in

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Old 04-10-2010, 12:09
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is 500meg enought data on orange? does that include all the blackberry addons?
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Old 04-10-2010, 12:30
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is 500meg enought data on orange? does that include all the blackberry addons?
Yes that includes Blackberry email + messenger. 500mb will be more than ample for a BB, when you look at people saying data allowances aren't enough for them it tends to be Android or iPhone users, don't think I've ever heard a BB user complain
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Old 04-10-2010, 12:39
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Do you know how long the redemption for the line rental takes?
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Old 04-10-2010, 12:52
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Do you know how long the redemption for the line rental takes?
When you get your 6th bill scan it and fill in this form
http://www.mobiles.co.uk/submit-bill.html

You can also post it but the above is quicker. You'll get a cheque in 28 days. Be sure to diary the claim date when you get your phone - you have a 60 day window in which to claim
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Old 04-10-2010, 15:44
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The 8520 is perfect as it is imo
I agree. I made the mistake of selling it to get another phone. Wish I hadnt now. Nothing wrong with the 8520 at all. Internet was certainly fast enough for me.
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Old 04-10-2010, 16:01
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I'd get the Pearl 3G (unless you're definitely sticking to the two models mentioned). . . my sister has one, it has great build quality and it nice to use.
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Old 04-10-2010, 16:17
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I'd get the Pearl 3G (unless you're definitely sticking to the two models mentioned). . . my sister has one, it has great build quality and it nice to use.
It's certainly a good phone but you're losing the QWERTY keyboard in exchange for a phone that's slightly narrower and has 3mp camera rather than 2mp.

It could be a good choice but the OP would need to consider how much email/text he'd do - if it's any amount then the keyboard on the 8520/9300 would be well worth having.
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Old 05-10-2010, 17:17
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I agree. I made the mistake of selling it to get another phone. Wish I hadnt now. Nothing wrong with the 8520 at all. Internet was certainly fast enough for me.
It is a great phone for the price. I defiantly won't get another phone but Blackberry for the near future.
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Old 06-10-2010, 15:25
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When you get your 6th bill scan it and fill in this form
http://www.mobiles.co.uk/submit-bill.html

You can also post it but the above is quicker. You'll get a cheque in 28 days. Be sure to diary the claim date when you get your phone - you have a 60 day window in which to claim
placed my order earlier this morning. Hopefully I'll get the phone soon!
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