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honeyfab · 03-25-2008, 01:57 PM

My contract is up and I'm ready to phone mingle! I'm in love with the CURVE 8310 but I'm not sure which carriers device would be a better choice. I'm swaying towards AT&T because of the GPS. What are some other features and or differences thees two phones have? thanks a bunch!

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penguin3107 · 03-25-2008, 02:03 PM

AT&T Curve (8310) has GPS and no WiFi.
T-Mo Curve (8320) has WiFi and no GPS.

They're otherwise identical.

Sith_Apprentice · 03-25-2008, 02:04 PM

with the 8320 you can buy a bluetooth gps and use that to get GPS on the device. this will give you the best of both worlds (though ATT has a huge edge in converage)

crisambo · 03-25-2008, 02:33 PM

In line with Sith's advice, if you opt to sign-up with AT&T for coverage reasons and want wi-fi feature, you can always trade your 8310 for an unlocked 8320. However, in doing so, you forego your warranty rights on the device. . . It's really up to you to define your needs/wants and weigh the available options.

Bear in mind that BB8320 on AT&T does not have UMA calling ability, only on T-mobile you can use this feature...

So to sum up:

8310/AT&T - GPS-equipped device; "More bars in More Places"; slightly higher service cost

8320/T-Mobile - Wi-Fi equipped device = coverage in Hotspots including UMA-calling feature; ability to navigate with paired BT GPS puck; excellent Customer Service; data tethering included in cheaper monthly service cost; flexible International Roaming plan....

ezrunner · 03-25-2008, 03:11 PM

Wirelessly posted (blackjack IV)

Oooo

They both have different colors tooo!

crisambo · 03-25-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ezrunner

Wirelessly posted (blackjack IV)

Oooo

They both have different colors tooo!

Uhmmm... I think that would be considered a similarity rather than a difference...?!?!? LOL

Other feature TMO 8320 has is MyFaves...

ezrunner · 03-25-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by crisambo

Uhmmm... I think that would be considered a similarity rather than a difference...?!?!? LOL

Other feature TMO 8320 has is MyFaves...

true but I have seen consumers pick a device based on color. CRAZY I know

CaptSwerve · 03-25-2008, 06:05 PM

Well you could always have a red 8320 if you purchase the housing for it.

takeshi · 03-26-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by honeyfab

I'm in love with the CURVE 8310 but I'm not sure which carriers device would be a better choice.

Depends on the features you want. You can compare devices side-by-side at Blackberry.com but Penguin sums it up in his post.

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Originally Posted by Sith_Apprentice

with the 8320 you can buy a bluetooth gps and use that to get GPS on the device. this will give you the best of both worlds (though ATT has a huge edge in converage)

Personally, I can't stand carrying additional devices so it's not really the best of both worlds for me. YMMV, of course. Coverage is going to vary from market to market.

crisambo · 03-26-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by takeshi

....Personally, I can't stand carrying additional devices so it's not really the best of both worlds for me. YMMV, of course. Coverage is going to vary from market to market.

I can't imagine why you would have a need to carry a GPS puck on yourself... I just keep mine in the vehicle, clipped to the visor.

Actually, coverage is a non-issue as AT&T and TMobile have roaming agreements in place between themselves and other GSM service providers .. . each subscriber just needs to realize what costs are attached to the roaming service based on their specific plans. . . and for anyone who's thinking of chiming in with VZW coverage, DON'T. . . this thread doesn't involve VZW, firstly, this is for a Curve device which VZW does not offer and secondly, OP asks about info between AT&T and TMO...

Thank you.

penguin3107 · 03-26-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by crisambo

I can't imagine why you would have a need to carry a GPS puck on yourself.

Ummm... maybe because people use GPS outside of their cars.
Have you ever walked around a city you've never been in before?
Handheld GPS is pretty convenient.

crisambo · 03-26-2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by penguin3107

Ummm... maybe because people use GPS outside of their cars.
Have you ever walked around a city you've never been in before?
Handheld GPS is pretty convenient.

Ummmmmmm.... how far would you walk away from your car that would require GPS guidance?

Yes I have walked around in a city where I've never been before, I simply whip out my BB and go on Google Maps to show what street is the next corner from where I am (of course, I only need to look at a street sign to see where I am)....or to get directions to a particular address. . .

penguin3107 · 03-26-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by crisambo

Ummmmmmm.... how far would you walk away from your car that would require GPS guidance?

I guess pretty far... since I don't even own a car.
I don't think I'm the only one either.
When I flew to London, and walked around that city... I don't think I would have brought my car with me even if I had one.

My point, obviously, is that GPS navigation assistance isn't only for vehicles. If you can't understand that, frankly I'm not quite sure how I would explain it to you.

ezrunner · 03-26-2008, 12:01 PM

Handheld GPS comes in very handy alot!!

crisambo · 03-26-2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by penguin3107

I guess pretty far... since I don't even own a car.
I don't think I'm the only one either.
When I flew to London, and walked around that city... I don't think I would have brought my car with me even if I had one.

My point, obviously, is that GPS navigation assistance isn't only for vehicles. If you can't understand that, frankly I'm not quite sure how I would explain it to you.

ohhhh... I completely understand the use of handheld GPS-- for hiking and outdoor recreation... but your arguement that you walk far coz you don't own a car doesnt necessarily equate to efficiency even with a handheld GPS guiding you along the way, why not take the bus or the subway or a cab?... your not having a car is simply your choice . . . do you use your GPS handheld everytime you walk, probably not? . .. and this is the point I'm trying to say . . .

woyteg · 03-31-2008, 01:21 AM

Just to make sure...if I unlock the 8310 so I can use on TMobile network the GPS will work fine, right?

esbe02 · 03-31-2008, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by woyteg

Just to make sure...if I unlock the 8310 so I can use on TMobile network the GPS will work fine, right?

yep... im using an unlocked 8310 on tmo service - no probs

Dinan3 · 03-31-2008, 04:43 AM

yes, i had an 8310 before i sold it...the gps worked magnificently with t-mobile. But keep in mind that foul weather or cloudy skys will amlost always give limited connectivity. I find myself needing the wifi feature more than gps.

My two cents on this would be to choose the 8320 because you can have wifi/uma service where regular t-mobile coverage is limited i.e. at home/office and have a gps bluetooth puck...i recommend the Freedom keychain 2000 bluetoogh GPS, i hear its great!!!