Hello, I'm new to the boards and wanted to get some feedback from former Blackberry users that ditched their Berry's for Android devices. I'm currently up for my annual renewal and I am curious about trying something different. I haven't completely given up on the Blackberry platform as I'm not 100% convinced an Android or iPhone will meet all my needs. Oviously the Android OS is far supperior to Blackberry when it comes to multi media and gaming. Its the other things I'm curious about.
Maybe I should list the things I do like about my Blackberry.
Physical keyboard, I currently have the Torch 9800 so I have tried typing on the screen in landscape mode. Maybe I just need more practice, however I do find it very frustrating and much slower than using the physical keyboard. Part of the reason I'm more curious about an Android device than an iPhone, is the bigger screen's on the Android phones. I'm hoping the bigger screen makes the Android device easier to type on. I type alot on my Berry for work, emails, instant messaging, notes, typing and editing tasks. The last thing I want is to be impeded or frustrated by inputing information into my device.
Trackpad: Its pretty hard to beat the trackpad when it comes to navigating through the Blackberry.
Black Berry Messenger: The one huge advantage that Blackberry has over other platforms. Only problem is, all my friends have switched to iPhones. So as much as I'll miss BBM, I'm using it less and less anyway.
Phone: It works great as a phone which is a pretty high priority for me. I work in sales, so I'm out of the office alot. I need a reliable phone to manage my customers in my territory. The Blackberry also makes inputing and contacting your contacts very easy (maybe Android is better when it comes to this).
So I guess what I want to know from those of you familiar with both devices. Why did you switch? What, if anything, do miss about your Blackberry. What do you like better about Android than your Blackberry?
Maybe I should list the things I do like about my Blackberry.
Physical keyboard, I currently have the Torch 9800 so I have tried typing on the screen in landscape mode. Maybe I just need more practice, however I do find it very frustrating and much slower than using the physical keyboard. Part of the reason I'm more curious about an Android device than an iPhone, is the bigger screen's on the Android phones. I'm hoping the bigger screen makes the Android device easier to type on. I type alot on my Berry for work, emails, instant messaging, notes, typing and editing tasks. The last thing I want is to be impeded or frustrated by inputing information into my device.
Trackpad: Its pretty hard to beat the trackpad when it comes to navigating through the Blackberry.
Black Berry Messenger: The one huge advantage that Blackberry has over other platforms. Only problem is, all my friends have switched to iPhones. So as much as I'll miss BBM, I'm using it less and less anyway.
Phone: It works great as a phone which is a pretty high priority for me. I work in sales, so I'm out of the office alot. I need a reliable phone to manage my customers in my territory. The Blackberry also makes inputing and contacting your contacts very easy (maybe Android is better when it comes to this).
So I guess what I want to know from those of you familiar with both devices. Why did you switch? What, if anything, do miss about your Blackberry. What do you like better about Android than your Blackberry?