Well to start I'm a blackberry guy so that's where I have most knowledge and experience!
Both the 9000 and 9700 are brilliant...the 9700 is the newer model so if you can get either free it would make sense to go for the 9700! I have the 9000...mainly because the tech is near identical but as a slightly older handset it's a bit bigger...wierd to use this as a plus I know but for me, it's worth taking up a touch more pocket space for the advantage of having a bigger screen and keyboard! Have a play instore with the 9700 and see how it feels...if you think it's a bit cramped give the 9000 a go...it's wider so you get more space but it's still pretty thin so it'll slip in any pocket tearing them ay the seams! Hope this helps!!!
Both the 9000 and 9700 are brilliant...the 9700 is the newer model so if you can get either free it would make sense to go for the 9700! I have the 9000...mainly because the tech is near identical but as a slightly older handset it's a bit bigger...wierd to use this as a plus I know but for me, it's worth taking up a touch more pocket space for the advantage of having a bigger screen and keyboard! Have a play instore with the 9700 and see how it feels...if you think it's a bit cramped give the 9000 a go...it's wider so you get more space but it's still pretty thin so it'll slip in any pocket tearing them ay the seams! Hope this helps!!!