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Blackberry curve 9300 vs 8520
_radioamerica
27-09-2010
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
Jon_S
27-09-2010
Originally Posted by _radioamerica:
“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.
Jono
28-09-2010
9300 also has GPS aswell
sahalouise
29-09-2010
9300 - The 8520 looks and feels really cheap and nasty, very plasticy
UltraViolet
29-09-2010
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.
phonefollower
29-09-2010
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.


Quote:
“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.
musicman099
29-09-2010
The 8520 is perfect as it is imo
boyced
04-10-2010
Originally Posted by Jon_S:
“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?
Jon_S
04-10-2010
Originally Posted by boyced:
“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

Cheers,
Jon
boyced
04-10-2010
is 500meg enought data on orange? does that include all the blackberry addons?
Jon_S
04-10-2010
Originally Posted by boyced:
“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
boyced
04-10-2010
Do you know how long the redemption for the line rental takes?
Jon_S
04-10-2010
Originally Posted by boyced:
“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
MGS4SnakeRulez
04-10-2010
Originally Posted by musicman099:
“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.
Soundburst
04-10-2010
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.
Jon_S
04-10-2010
Originally Posted by Soundburst:
“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.
musicman099
05-10-2010
Originally Posted by MGS4SnakeRulez:
“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.
boyced
06-10-2010
Originally Posted by Jon_S:
“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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