Just a comment/question on OS upgrades (VZW/Sprint).

Question

First, the question:
I upgraded the 8330 Curve OS to 4.5 on a friend's device (VZW).  No problem, everything seems to work as near as he can tell, but for some reason it is very laggy...I searched and couldn't find a specific answer to the question.
What he reported as laggy was opening pics in the phone.  I then learned that his device did not come with a micro SD, and he has saved all of his pictures to the device memory.  How would the new OS affect this, when he had no problems or issues with this on the old OS?  I suggested he purchase an 8g micro sd hc, and get all of that garbage off of the internal memory. 
Also, I did not see the "docs to go" app anywhere, wondered if that was supposed to be an icon or an application - either way it isn't there.
Now, the comment:
On this and several other sites, I've seen the virtual frothing at the mouth for everyone that wants to upgrade to the "latest and greatest" OS.  (Which by the way, I am crediting to the election of Barack Obama.) I have learned a lot through research, and I understand that each vendor puts out the version when they finish testing, etc...
I also understand that people will delete vendor xml's to load another carrier's 4.5, but now I see that they have released like .89 already, when everyone was so crazy to get .77 (which appears to even have some issues). 
Isn't there a better way?
As a regular, non-tekkie kind of guy, I get awful confused when RIM says they've released 4.5, only to be frustrated for 12 hours with my Sprint device trying to upload it because it hasn't yet been released by Sprint.  Does it support MMS, does it not support MMS? Who do I find out officially from whether it supports MMS?  It seems as though all of these instructions breed nothing but more questions and problems.  When non-tekkies look for answers, they want to simply click a button - update complete, works great.  Not the case with the new OS frenzy, and it seems every site has a different answer, different supposition, and repeatedly has to create new threads because people can't seem to find the "SEARCH" feature.
I appreciate truly, all of the help I've received here just for a few minor issues that I've had, but doesn't providing "instructional material" for us nontechnical morons, just an exercise in creating another "HELP, I'VE NUKED MY BERRY" thread?
Okay, deep breaths.
[/rant]
On another note, I've had BB's since my clunky NEXTEL 75xx series. Then an 8703e. I never knew the capability of the device until I immersed myself in it.  I've converted my best buddy (pocket POS user for years), my wife (pocket POS owner and loather), my sis and brother in law - all to 8330's and all have repeated resoundingly the comment that I have made for years:  A BB will change your life.
And I can't believe how many co-workers of my wife (an RN) who have bought BB's and absolutely HATE them, until she shows them (thru messenger to me on how to fix or use something) just what they can do.
I sure hope I haven't wasted anyone's time with this post, and hope I'm not violating some term of service for ranting like a nut.  Just had to get that off my chest.
Have a great day.

Answer 1

do you feel better ? Sometimes rantings as you called it, make one feel better!
hope you are enjoying your blackberry
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