Blackberry Curve 3G vs. Blackberry Bold 9650

My upgrade is in 26 days. I would like Pros and Cons of both, what the difference is between the two and why one of them would be better than the other. It’s a tough decision and I would like to make the best choice for me, seeing as how I will have this phone for the next 2 years and I don’t want to spend several hours in the Verizon store figuring out everything at the last minute. I know the Blackberry Bold is on the higher end of the blackberry spectrum. Thank you all so much

Hi,
A few months ago, I posted my thoughts on the Bold 9650 in the thread http://community.vzw.com/t5/BlackBerry-Devices/Tour-and-the-Bold-Compared/td-p/211580 I have had the Bold now for about 3 months and I love everything about it. The large memory allows for more storage. Actually, both devices have great, similar features, however, the Curve 3G is made of cheaper materials. You can tell the difference by picking up both devices. Because of the cheaper materials, the Curve 3G is cheaper in price. Both have WiFi, and if you have been reading these forums over the past few weeks, a lot of people are taking advantage of the cheaper $15 dollar data plan. I hate that fact for some of the Tour owners who don't have WiFi available on their devices. But back to your question, I would go for the Bold, simply because it is a higher quality device and you will get your money's worth after you use it. My advice would be to go down to one of the Verizon stores and play with both of the devices to get a feel for it. The Bold has a higher quality screen resolution, too. You will notice that when you pick up both devices. Good luck,
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