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I'm wanting to get a Blackberry. I have AT&T, and want to keep that. Wal-Mart has the Curve for $29.88 with a 2 year contract, or I can get a Bolt on-line for free from Wal-Mart's website. I would rather get one from the store, but the Bolt is newer, but is it better?

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I have AT&T too--usually those low prices are only good for new, not existing customers. You will probably have to pay full retail for a new Blackberry unless you are eligible for a phone upgrade at this time. Even so, Blackberries aren't usually one of the options for a deeply discounted upgrade. I've thought about getting one for a while, but the prices have stopped me.
 
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Wal-mart does the upgrade in-store, but I don't know about the website. I guess I will get the curve. I thought maybe more TUGGERS had blackberries, but I guess not. I would also like to know if they would get one again, or something else.

Suzy
 
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Have a BB Curve thru ATT
Love it
 
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The primary difference between the Curve and Bold other than cosmetics, Bold has more memory, is 3G, therefore WiFi connectivity, faster data throughput, has a video recorded rather than a static camera.

Short answer is the Bold is the newest technology and the Curve has been out for some time now. Given the choice of a Bold for free or a Curve I would take the Bold.

Suzy said:
I'm wanting to get a Blackberry. I have AT&T, and want to keep that. Wal-Mart has the Curve for $29.88 with a 2 year contract, or I can get a Bolt on-line for free from Wal-Mart's website. I would rather get one from the store, but the Bolt is newer, but is it better?

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Suzy
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I suggest you wait for the BB Storm ... a take off on the Apple iPhone.

I'm not overly excited about my Curve ... even after a year I still don't find it user friendly. They are too cheap to provide a printed manual to flip through and instead put it on a computer disk so you have to 'read' it that way...and there will be many features you won't be able to figure out without it. I still can't find the 'redial' button on it, and there's no mention of it in the 'manual'...so I assume you have to manually redial it instead. If you have big fingers, forget it - get a real phone.

BB gets a huge amount of free publicity in movies, TV, talk shows, etc. as `the`phone for business. You have arrived if you have one apparently. I bought the RIM stock when it was about $40 a share and sold it at $122 for a nice profit, just before the big fall recently.

Unfortunately, I like toys and thought I'd like all the features, but find I don't use many. The bluetooth is great in my car. I thought I would like getting emails on my phone but now resent giving up some privacy as a result - especially because my laptop is always with me anyway and I can hook into emails with WIFI and no cost.

My contract is up next year and I'm probably going to Apple unless the Storm excites me. BB announced it`s behind a little in getting it out, but it`s coming very soon.

http://krisabel.ctv.ca/blog/_archives/2008/11/25/3994861.html

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Latest OS for curve has video

For redial, go Call Log or type the name of he person you want to dial
 
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My husband switched to AT&T for the IPhone so I had to switch servers as well. I wasn't thrilled with the selection of phones at AT&T--I am not a huge phone/text/email user , but I wanted something easier and better than the old flip phone. The only decent choice seemed to be the Blackberry. I was hesitant--didn't need all the extras and it reminded me of the Palm Treo my DH had been carrying around for years ( ie: manly, ugly and big). Wouldn't ya know it--I love my Curve. I am actually e-mailing my DH and texting my friends. I found it easier to use and figure out than I thought --tho the manual isn't much help. I just went online, typed my questions into google and had my answers--but I honestly didn't have many unknowns. Good luck in whatever you decide.

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I am a Blackberry (er Crackberry) Addict

I have an older Blackberry and I am going for the Bold after the first of the year. I use the data capability a lot (internet and email) and want to keep the typing structure I am used to - and that the Bold offers.

I have had very good luck with my AT&T service across the country.

Have fun with whatever you decide!

Ann
 
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I have a curve and like it. The voice reception is not as good as my old phone. My friends are always complaining about the sound but being able to access all my e-mail accounts is great. I have one work e-mail account that I have a problem accessing at home but works great with my BB Curve phone.
 
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Use BlackBerry's website! There's a lot of great resources and a good search engine to answer your questions.:)
 
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