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Upgrading 7100 to 8700 -- worth it?
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Posted by: cleancut1

I have the T-Mo 7100t (similar to 7105t) and really want to get the 8700 when T-Mobile releases it, hopefully soon.

Has anyone had both devices to comment on the real and practical differences between the two? I know that 8700 supports Edge and has the full keyboard, but that 7100 is smaller. Is that reason enough to upgrade? After that, I'm lost as to the differences, or, more importantly, whether people that have made that switch believe they made the right decision. Thoughts?

Posted by: dataman

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Originally Posted by cleancut1

I have the T-Mo 7100t (similar to 7105t) and really want to get the 8700 when T-Mobile releases it, hopefully soon.

Has anyone had both devices to comment on the real and practical differences between the two? I know that 8700 supports Edge and has the full keyboard, but that 7100 is smaller. Is that reason enough to upgrade? After that, I'm lost as to the differences, or, more importantly, whether people that have made that switch believe they made the right decision. Thoughts?

Upgrade. It's well worth it. The 8700 is great.

Posted by: eldawg

I know of some people who've switched back because they didn't like the new keyboard. But imo its worth a try as you will probably get used to it.

Posted by: dasupaman23

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I started with a 7100g and first switched to a 7290. Then upgraded to the 8700. I am glad I did. I didn't realize how much I liked using the full qwerty over suretype.

If you are using your BB for a lot of browsing, the the 8700 is definately worth it.

Another couple of things I like on the 8700 that the 7100 didn't have are: the added convenience button (probably made for ptt if that ever comes to the 8700c) and the dedicated mute button. I find that I use it a lot

Posted by: cleancut1

That surprises me eldawg; I thought more people preferred the larger QWERTY keyboard of the 8700.

Posted by: mobile_pheen

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Originally Posted by cleancut1

i thought it was well worth it.
i went from a 7100r, to an 8700r. and ive enjoyed it ever since. i tried reusing the 7100r and the leyboard drove me insane. the highlights are, better screen colour and lighting, bigger screen, faster processor( some people actually notice the difference) EDGE speeds( WOW!) , and most importantly it looks GREAT!

Posted by: dataman

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Originally Posted by dasupaman23

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I started with a 7100g and first switched to a 7290. Then upgraded to the 8700. I am glad I did. I didn't realize how much I liked using the full qwerty over suretype.

If you are using your BB for a lot of browsing, the the 8700 is definately worth it.

Another couple of things I like on the 8700 that the 7100 didn't have are: the added convenience button (probably made for ptt if that ever comes to the 8700c) and the dedicated mute button. I find that I use it a lot

I had a similar experience. Sarted with the 7100, went to the 7290 because of the keyboard and am now iwith the 8700. It seems to have the best of the two previous BBs.

Posted by: cleancut1

Thanks for the good information. I guess that means I'll have to continue obsessing about the alleged 4/17 8700t release date then.

Posted by: mobile_pheen

i WOuld too!!

youll enjoy it alot .. take my word for it!

Posted by: mas90guru

I went from the 7100i on Nextel to the 8700 on TMobile. The keyboard is the main difference. I don't do much browsing of the web so the EDGE speeds have not been a factor in the switch.

It is largely a matter of personal preferene. If you go to a keyboard layout, definitely go 8700 for the OS and the better screen.

Posted by: phillyslickster

I went from 7100g to 8700c and thought that it was very well worth. I really missed having a full keyboard. I've the BlackBerry for 4 years and this 8700c is by far the best BlackBerry that I've used. You should try it, I think that you'll like it.

It is lightweight like the 7100 series and it doesn't fill heavy like the older models with the full keyboards.

You should try it when it is released at T-Mobile. You can always switch back to your 7100t if you don't like the 8700.

Posted by: Xeraux

Any opinions on switching from my 7100t to the 7730?

Posted by: OYSTER RSX

i went from a 7100i with nextel (same thing as 7100g just different carrier) to a 8700c and wont look back...love my keyboard...

Posted by: cleancut1

It is interesting to me how many comments are related to the expanded keyboard of the 8700. As the 7100t was my first blackberry device, I never minded the smaller keyboard, perhaps because I had nothing to compare it to. Nonetheless, there is enough positive feedback from those who have tried both that it seems like the 8700 upgrade is a definite. Now, if I can just calm my irrational impatience until T-Mobile releases it.