BB Bold vs 3GS - Help with Decision

[NaweG]

Yes, I expect somewhat biased answers, but I'm posting the question on a BB forum as well, so I figure between the two...

Am trying to decide between a Blackberry Bold and the new 3GS (already an AT&T subscriber). I gather that the Bold will not support the new, faster HSPDA that AT&T rolls out. Is that going to be a big deal if I’m not going to tether? I’ve heard that the mobile devices can’t keep up with that speed anyway.

Though I must admit the upgraded camera looks nice, I’m also having concerns about not having a physical keyboard. But then I’m not sure the Bold’s keyboard is that helpful either. I timed how long it took me to type two sentences using my PC, my T-Mobile Dash (about to be retired) and my iPod Touch. The PC was about 15 seconds, while the other two were both about 40 seconds. I presume the 3Gs would be similar to the Touch. Would the Bold be similar to the Dash?

 

[CoreyHM1]

I have a 3G, then bought the BB Bold, i quickly switched back to my 3G within a week. Internet browsing was painful on the blackberry.

 

[sd2009]

Yes, I expect somewhat biased answers, but I'm posting the question on a BB forum as well, so I figure between the two...

Am trying to decide between a Blackberry Bold and the new 3GS (already an AT&T subscriber). I gather that the Bold will not support the new, faster HSPDA that AT&T rolls out. Is that going to be a big deal if I’m not going to tether? I’ve heard that the mobile devices can’t keep up with that speed anyway.

Though I must admit the upgraded camera looks nice, I’m also having concerns about not having a physical keyboard. But then I’m not sure the Bold’s keyboard is that helpful either. I timed how long it took me to type two sentences using my PC, my T-Mobile Dash (about to be retired) and my iPod Touch. The PC was about 15 seconds, while the other two were both about 40 seconds. I presume the 3Gs would be similar to the Touch. Would the Bold be similar to the Dash?

Honestly, once you get used to it, typing on the iPhone is extremely fast. I don't want to sound like an Apple fanboy or whatever, but the "customer satisfaction" polls on smartphones really speak for themselves!

 

[Dmich116]

If you are a heavy e-mail user, then go for the BB. If not then I do not see anything that the BB has over the iPhone other than the e-mail and great keyboard.