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Internet & Tech: Blackberry Justification
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Can't decide if I should get a Blackberry. (Lifestyle inflation?)
I sit at a computer all day long, so I have access to my email pretty much all day long. I don't currently run a true business online -- I blog and have paid sponsorships/ads on the site. That is what I need to respond to quickly.
In the future, I would like to sell something online... but have the mental issue of "wow, someone else is already selling there" and "where the hell do I get a supplier?"
But it is a goal in the future to have something like this.
I currently earn $400-600 pre-tax from blogging... I need to incorporate so I can start deducting things, but for now to be safe I am setting aside 25% for taxes, so $300-$450 net.
I've talked it over with the wifey and if I can save up 12 months worth of Blackberry expense (like the change in our bill), then I've got the go ahead.
But do I need it?
What would you do?
If I do get one, I'm sticking with our Verizon service. Would you recommend:
1. Wait until our new every 18 months deal kicks in to save some money, or
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2. Wait until the BB Thunder or BB Bold comes to Verizon and drops the price of the Curve
3. Buy the Curve now
4. Save up and buy the Bold -
Wait and buy a Curve on Craigslist when they start showing up on there. Don't extend your contract...that's always a bad idea (IMHO).
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I have had a blackberry for more years than I care to remember, and I think they are awesome!
I have treid to move away from a blackberry, but it adds so much convinience and I can reply quickly and really be on the ball.
The added expense is worth it in my opinion, I may be biased as I have spent the last 6 years selling them. But I definately know how much they can change peoples lives!
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I just added e-mail to my HTC TyTN II (aka ATT Tilt), and I find myself using it frequently. I already used it to schedule my life (shared calendar with my wife via Google calendar, tasks, etc.) and I find having e-mail when I'm hanging around somewhere in line is a big timesaver. I also know when to turn it off/leave it at home, so I can enjoy feeling 'disconnected'.
I like Eric's plan - pick up a used Curve. When your contract expires, switch to a GSM network so you never face this dilemma again! In my opinion, phone and contract should always be separate decisions.
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Phone and contract are not tied together on CDMA either, so its not just GSM.
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Our craigslist is not as active as I would like, and I've seen phones on there for more than $200... when I could pretty much buy it new for that much.
I doubt we'll leave Verizon. Best network in our area by far.
So general consensus is to get a BB (Curve) now?
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Seems like it, I have the 8330 (curve) and I love it. Best designed blackberry by far.
Who know how good the touchscreen one will be anyway. If the typing is anything like the iPhone I wouldn't even consider it.
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Same here. I can't stand the iPhone's typing. I need the buttons.
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CommentAuthorFuseFusion
- CommentTimeJun 10th 2008
I have a Curve. I absolutely LOVE the phone. Its amazing. Great for business. What service are you with? Get ATT. Now.
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My mistake... in Canada all the CDMA networks' phones are locked to that network, so you can't take one from one network and use it on another.
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That holds true in the US, the flash their phone with software overtop. All Rogers phones are like that in Canada as well!
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Posted By: FuseFusion
I have a Curve. I absolutely LOVE the phone. Its amazing. Great for business. What service are you with? Get ATT. Now.
Posted By: KMulligan
No Debt Plan -- Living Debt FreeI doubt we'll leave Verizon. Best network in our area by far.
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CommentAuthorFuseFusion
- CommentTimeJun 11th 2008
LOL sorry. I have ATT and they let me cancel my account without termination, they let me upgrade almost every time i talk to the cancellation department. Ive been extremely satisfied with their customer service. I have reception everywhere.
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<blockquote><cite>Posted By: Justin</cite><p>That holds true in the US, the flash their phone with software overtop. All Rogers phones are like that in Canada as well!</p><span class="CommentSignature"><a href="http://www.younggogetter.com">I am a Young Go Getter!</a></span></blockquote>
Rogers is GSM. The CDMA networks (Telus, Bell) will not allow you to take a phone from another network and use it on theirs (i.e. no flashing).
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I have put a verizon phone on MTS many times.
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Hmm, since they're Manitoba only I don't know their policy. All I know is the nationals won't do it. You could try and get a third party to mod it, but I've never tried that. It was easier to switch to Rogers and by a phone from wherever.
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Bell should work.
But I get where you are going, I used to work for Rogers! I managed a store here.
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iphone 3G, july 11th/
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CommentAuthorFuseFusion
- CommentTimeJun 12th 2008
^^ yup, thinking about getting it...
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yuck crapberries... lol but then I'm biased. There's a Nokia E71 coming that will work on ATT's 3G
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I think the iPhone's seamless web browser outweighs any drawback from key-stroke difficulty (which you get used to after a week).
Currently I have a Palm Centro (my wife has an iPhone), but since I use so many web apps (like Basecamp, Backpack, etc), I'll be switching to the iPhone soon.
(and the new $199 price tag doesn't hurt)
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