Android
BlackBerry vs. Android
I was all set to go for the BB 9900 (TMobile is my carrier) but was told to rethink that choice and I have to admit the initial sticker price on the device has made me pause. My main interest is the access to email on the go and good sound quality. I am tech savvy but do not desire a steep learning curve. I just learned about the Samsung Galaxy S II coming out for TMobile tomorrow and am now researching that device but am open to other suggestions. If anyone has left BB for Android I would bevery interested in hearing about your experience(and also why you made ...
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Android platform allows more consumer friendly applications...
Do you have a specific email app that you recommend? I am concerned the learning curve on an Android device would be large and I am looking to cut that any way I can.
Also, given that you were a previous BB user, did you find there to be a large learning curve with the switch to Android?
I would suggest something with a faster processor...I use a Samsung Fascinate...but did use the HTC Desire.
I like the HTC products, but the Samsung has a prettier screen.
Prince Albert said:
...I would suggest something with a faster processor...
Can you (or anyone else reading this please feel free to jump in) define what you mean by faster in terms of the processor?
Sorry for all the questions. I thought I was all set to go with the new BB Bold until Sunday and now this RIM outage on top of it all is really making me rethink my choice.
Jellz said:
I would whole-heartedly recommend it, especially since you have T-Mobile. It has a 1.5 GHz processor compared to the AT&T version which has 1.2 GHz. I have the AT&T version and love it, it's super fast. Never used BlackBerry though, my first cell was the iPhone 3GS and this is my second.
Thanks! I am headed to the store this afternoon. Given the recent RIM outage I think I am leaning towards taking the leap with this device vs. my original plan to get the new BB Bold 9900 as I just cannot deal with what seems to be an ongoing issue for RIM.
Note, my one concern is the mention of no WiFi calling on this phone. I have seen conflicting reports. Can anyone confirm whether or not this ph ...
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