Is the Blackberry 8900 worth the price outright?

[I Dream Of Writing]

I have really been wanting to upgrade my wife's phone, but she has one year left on her contract. I know these phones are kind of expensive, but I really want to know if they are worth it. If you guys could post about your personal experience with the phone or what you have heard, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks for your time...

 

[Taylor -]

Love my phone, but would've balked @ $499. The iPhone taught me not to spend that much on a phone.
The screen is great, latest build of OS (.174) seems really solid. The keyboard is a little different than the 8310, but I got used to it.

Honestly at the price point you're looking @ its really up to you and what you'll do with it as to true worth. I love it, but not $499 love.
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[Gears Of War Guru]

Did you call and ask for an early upgrade? They let both me and my husband upgrade at the new customer price and we still had a year left on our contract.

 

[acidraver.]

I think they'll let you upgrade after 11 months. You likely won't get it for the "new customer" price, but you won't have to pay $499.

 

[I ♥ Music]

I paid outright. Well sorta....they are letting me spread out the cost over the course of 3 months on my regular bill. I put 3 hundred down, and the rest I am paying monthly. Glad I did it, I loooove this phone!!!!
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[Tom Gainer]

I paid for my 8900 full price but over the installment plan, since I had awhile before my contract was up. I have no regrets
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[Evil Kitten]

I checked out the 8900 today at the T-Mobile store. Personally, I would not pay the full price for it. I'm holding on the the 8320. It does the job for now.

 

[physicsanon]

I have had the 8900 for a month now. My 2 year contract was up from getting my 8100. Love the phone and would of paid the full price if I had to and of course if I had that much monet to spend.
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[mohanasundaram.n.]

I've had my 8900 since 2/2 and I also Loooove it! It's a great phone.
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[punk*rocker*chick]

i'm about to pay outright for one....i think its worth it and even as employee we dont have them available to use yet. customers first of course, an i cant wait any longer

 

[Jill S]

well it is worth the price depends on what you need it for. I would not spend the money if its just for having purpose. But if I need the phone with the functionality I would.

 

[pkrface13]

I was lucky my wife was up for a upgrade, I wouldn't pay the full price for any phone. I do many people spend more freely than I do.

 

[Pegasus Rule]

I checked the phone out at the local T-Mo store and I love it. I'd like to get it, but I'm about 6 months away from contract renewal and I don't have $499 to buy one out right, so I'm hanging on to my 8120 for just a bit longer.

 

[JackReynolds]

I originally had the bold but feel in love with the 8900. Since att didn't have the 8900 and I didn't want a tmobile badged 8900, I purchased a roger 8900 from a user here on rabroad for $480 shipped and unlocked. Ebay wanted $520-$500.
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[Anahi D]

I WANTED this phone soooo BAD. Luckily I have a wonderful gf who needed new service. We signed her up with tmo @ best buy, getting the 8900 for $149. She took my unlocked 8310 with them and I unlocked this with at&t. Prob switch to tmo if and when service improves here at home.
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