[DuckWingDuck]

Originally Posted by zimbu1234

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Seems like a no brainer. No one has said not to do it. I. Thanks for the feedback everyone. I will report back ins a week.

Good luck! Let us know how you feel.

[bojo]

Sounds like you've decided to make the switch; but, let me add to the chorus. Whatareyouwaitingforgoahead! I made the same switch this past weekend and have no regrets (well maybe SureType). The size of the keys has been a very, very minor issue for my big thumbs, but everything else (Screen, Integrated GPS, Increased Memory, Faster) more than makes up for that!

PS: Don't forget to by a mini to micro adapter and you'll be set.

[zimbu1234]

In anticipation of my switch tomorrow, I have already changed my avatar.

[e1000]

Originally Posted by zimbu1234

In anticipation of my switch tomorrow, I have already changed my avatar.

[EEB]

You wont be dissapointed with the switch. I went from a 8100 to the 8900. I did miss the suretype for a bit, but now it feels so wrong to even use a pearl. They just dont feel right size wise or usage wise.

[zimbu1234]

OK...So i have been using this thing for a few hours now. So far its pretty impressive. Fast, looks great and the colors on teh screen are so vivid. Plus I love the 3.2 MP camera.

My first [negative] thoughts:

- I still hate this microUSB stuff. I went to buy those adapters; sure they are cheap at amazon, but wow shipping is NOT cheap. $20 shipping for a total of four adapters that cost $6 and weighs less than 1 lbs?

- How the hell do you type on here...these keys are small. I can't imagine how women with long fingernails do it - although I can't imagine how they do anything with those long nails.

- I miss the L theme

- Anyone use this for music? That button up top for locking the BB used to be a mute and pause/play button on the Pearl. Is this feature no longer an option or do I have to configure something? EDIT: I think I just realized the button I am looking for is now on teh right of the Blackberry. I didn't notice it before because I hadn't taken the sticker off of it yet. I know I can't be the only one who waits days to take the stickers off.

- The Pearl would start dialing when you clicked on any key - not the same here?

- I pretty much use Opera exclusively, but i like how this BlackBerry Browser looks and want to use it more. Is there any easier way to zoom in and out - without having to go to the menu?


I may edit this with some more things but this was my first take. If anyone has any answers to these, please let me know.

Thanks!

[e1000]

you'll get used to the small keys unless you have big hands.

I believe there are some custom L themes now available for the 8900.

The 8900 will start dialing as well as long as you're not in an application. Remember, the number buttons are a small portion of the keyboard and only those keys will being dialing.

The browser will zoom in if it's not over a button, hotlink, or other selectable area. So if you're browsing a webpage, clicking in whitespace or text that is too small to read will zoom in.

[Bob_H]

I started using my daughter's 8100 on Feb 2nd this year and was hooked on BB after only a week. I upgraded to a 8320 on Mar 30. Was getting comfy with the 8100 Suretype and one-handed typing, but except for having to correct a few typos I liked the 8320 form factor. Tmo lowered the price of the 8900 last Tuesday, so since I was within 14 days, was able to upgrade to the 8900 on April 7th. I am impressed with the 8900 and don't have to check avail memory on a regular basis. I like the screen resolution as well. My only issue was that I couldn't get BBweather to work, but then found the lastest version (beta?) that works like a champ.

I would go for it.

[101ds]

Opera browser beats the BB one by a huge margin!!
Hopefully BB can bring SureType back to the Javelin with a firmware upgrade, I do miss it so. Could also SureType much faster than QWERTY.

Thank you for pointing out to me it has a "stand by" button top right, what does it do though?? I can use any functions with it on stand by but will I still get calls and messages?

[zimbu1234]

Originally Posted by 101ds

Thank you for pointing out to me it has a "stand by" button top right, what does it do though?? I can use any functions with it on stand by but will I still get calls and messages?

Standby helps you conserve battery but you can still get calls and emails.

And yes I too have found that the new browser still can't beat Opera.

[zimbu1234]

Ok - thanks for all of your feedback. It is definitely worth the upgrade.

Although my 6 year old SIM card died at some point in the early Sunday morning while I was sleeping. After being used in 4 different Blackberrys she died on Easter Sunday. Man I really wanted to take advantage of the GPS functions I have never had and use it to look for gas stations, speed traps and directions. All Tmobile stores were closed so it was really only good for wifi surfing.

Anyway - things that make it worth it:
- screen
- memory !!!
- speed
- GPS + WiFi
- Facebook 1.5
- App World
- Putting .avi files on there without having to compress
- ability to delete media files without having to browse the card

I realize a lot of these are functions of the OS, but its all new to me since my Pearls couldn't run 4.6 or above.

Things that still annoy me:
- micro-USB
- Size - still getting used to it
- lack of Suretype but am getting used to qwerty
- lack of a good holster
- reboot after every App World or OTA application install

All this being said, what a great device ! Although I may leave my Tmobile for the Niagara; seems all the same as 8900 but with the Bold keyboard and 3G/EVDO.

[flat7]

I came to the 8900 from the Pearl. Thought I'd miss the Suretype but I make less mistakes on the qwerty. Buy a handful of the mini-micro USB adaptors on Ebay and all of your cables will continue to be useful. Love the 8900.