Upgrade to the BlackBerry Bold 9780 or Update the Bold 9700?
The coming BlackBerry Bold 9780 is expected to arrive next month in the United States so the big question for current Bold 9700 owners is whether or not to upgrade to the new device, go with the 9800 Torch or wait for something better. The option of just updating the system software on the Bold 9700 to BlackBerry OS 6 is also available (whenever the carriers get around to releasing it). Here is a side by side comparison between the Bold 9700 and the Bold 9780 to help make your dilemma a little easier to solve.
- Processor: Both the Bold 9700 and 9780 share the same 624 MHz processor.
- RAM: The 9780 has 512MB of flash RAM while the 9700 is stuck with 256MB
- Storage: Both can use microSD cards up to 32GB in size
- Screen: Both share the same 480×360 resolution screen at 2.44 inches
- Camera: The Bold 9700 has a 3.15 MP camera while the 9780 has a 5 MP camera (both have LED flash)
- Other: They also share the same cellular, Bluetooth, GPS and Wi-Fi components
That wasn’t actually hard at all was it? The real question on whether or not to upgrade to a 9780 lies with when OS 6 comes out for the 9700 and how well it will run with less RAM. Hardly a peep has been heard for BB OS 6 on older devices (except that the Storm 2 will not be getting it). If the carriers are hoping to get everyone to buy a new smartphone by delaying OS 6 for older models, then sorry, but they are coming off as even more snobbish than Apple cutting features with new OS updates that hardware supports on older iOS models. Welcome to the internet big cellular, we all know what game you are playing here.
The other, and far more scary scenario, is that OS 6 simply does not run properly on 256MB of RAM. That certainly will be a blow for Research In Motion (RIM) if it cannot get OS 6 to run properly on the similarly hardware spec’d BlackBerry Curve 3G that has also been promised the operating system upgrade. Which brings me to my next point. I am still fuming that the 9800 Torch has already had an update leaked for its operating system and RIM is shipping a smartphone with old system software. That just does not come off as good business to me.
The higher resolution camera going to get you to upgrade to the 9780? What is with RIM taking so long to get BlackBerry OS 6 out to everyone but their precious Torch buyers? Let me know what you think, and if you see the 9780 as a device worth upgrading to.
Tags: BlackBerry, BlackBerry Bold 9780, BlackBerry Bold 9700, Blackberry OS 6
Can”t you help me,
give me download software OS 7, I have Bold 9780
My pin Number:26397EBB
Thanks
Cherish
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hello,I know the price of the phone and if original
thanks
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How to increase ram in bold 9700? Is it possible to store and run apps from memory card? BB 9700 only has 256 ram which is too less for os6 and apps.
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I cannot believe that Verizon is not bragging about getting the new BlackBerry Bold 9780.
They need it.
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The Torch is still facing freez and other slow down system issues. It’s better for RIM to release a smooth OS6 to run on 9700, as it shows on YouTube that it works fine, cause if they keep on delaying this, their buyers will move to Apple and other providers.
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taher Reply:
December 12th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
@Hugo, and I agree with this statement. There are now Android and win7 cellphones also available with better storage and apps. Hope to recieve fast update of os6 for bbb9700 that will not comsume most of the 256 mb ram..
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For me, RAM is the most important item. I have a Bold 9000, which has a slightly bigger keyboard which my fat fingers need. There is no indication that RIM will duplicate this keyboard on newer models. As such, if there was a cway to increase RAM in exsisting models, that works for me. I really like my Bold 9000 and don’t need to be the first on the block with the newest.
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I am a new BB user. An old Palm man who had an iphone 3GS for 2 months, an iphone 4 for 1 month and switched to a BB9700. Then I bought a Torch 9800. and dumped that too for a second 9700. Didnt like the OS6 interface as I like the simplicity of the OS5. My phones are critical to my investment work. Apart from the Palm only BB9700 has matched (nearly) its utility. Utility makes money and life. Not the fun that Apple and Torch sells.
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Anonymous Reply:
October 25th, 2010 at 11:42 am
@bankeroo, best way to sum it all up. Great comment
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I dont know what is going on with the people of RIM. OS 6 must be released for this year, because i think that users are getting mad because of rumors. Someone should give a certain date for the release.
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I’m coppin the 9780 nukkas, money aint a thanggg
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xTALIBANx Reply:
October 18th, 2010 at 5:42 am
@, Anonymous ^ you muss be a hustler lol
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I find it curious that supposedly OS 6 will not be relesed for the Curve 8900 which has identical ram specs to the Bold 9700 and its processor isn’t significantly slower.
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hi
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This is one of the reasons why apple gets more satisfied customers. They don’t have to deal with att to release a new iphone firmware. Don’t get me wrong. I using the bold 9700 right now but I don’t know of any logic that justifies service providers having the control over release of OS 6 or RIM withholding it for the next bold… and this browser and flash is extremely frustrating. I’m not using this device to its potential, but then again its about to be replaced…
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Sir, That u can help me to upgrade my bold 9700 to os 6 ?? if can hoe u can help me ?
Thanks Try Harto
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we only need the os6 for bb 9700 not a new model
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i think cant provide os6 for bold 9700, if they can why they will provide us a new model to upgrade not just the os that we will upgrade, i hope anyone can solve to release os6 for bb 9700.
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Have to agree with Chin,I won’t upgrade and if 0S6 runs crappily on the 9700 I will consider another phone from a different vendor.
I love BlackBerry but I think, like Nokia they are slowly destroying themselves with their current tack. What has happened to the ability to identify your strengths (corporate email support, security, BBM) and building on that dumping the rest…
They need to take an Apple like plunge and produce a completely new operating system (ie., dump the java based one) so that your devices are snappy and interactive.
Also, we need to see faster CPUs on RIMs stuff…
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I’m gonna wait for 9700 to get the upgrade even if leak. If they make 9700 style phone with touchscreen or bring 9800 style to my carrier, i will upgrade. That about only way, camera and ram not really worth it. Can’t even get another discount yet!
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I wouldn’t upgrade even if the OS 6 cannot run on 9700. I would opt for other phone altogether as the features differentiation are not much to shout above. The 5MP camera is not going to make much of a difference compared to current 3MP which can deliver decent pictures.
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