Blackberry - not on contract

[macbeth]

Hi, I'm looking to get a blackberry.
Not on a contract, but will pay for the handset.
Any suggestions to which is best blackberry to get and prices?
Where do I find them - other than Vodacom...
thanks
B.

 

[bex.cpt]

Walk into any MTN store or take a chance on Gumtree I have been very lucky with Gumtree (found my Apartment & one for the wife & kids. My Blackberry & all my previous phones SonyEricsson etc).

good prices BUT ALWAYS do a FACE to FACE

 

[oronte]

There are only 3 blackberry's to consider - 8520 curve, 9700 bold, and storm 2. Have a look at www.expansys.co.za and others (I've not bought from them but they seem to be well priced).

 

[hlo1]

Mtn is the cheapest, friend bought his 9700 for 5k, vodacom wanted R6.2K.

 

[MR.C]

Cos vodacom carries a 2 year warranty, its like an extra years motorplan. I think blackberry subscription is ten bucks cheaper on voda (R59 vs R69, please confirm)

 

[oronte]

MTN also carry a 2 year warranty and unlike Vodacom they always give you a new phone (with the catch that it takes 6 weeks to replace).

 

[Malasius]

There are only 3 blackberry's to consider - 8520 curve, 9700 bold, and storm 2. Have a look at www.expansys.co.za and others (I've not bought from them but they seem to be well priced).

what about 8900 curve?

 

[oronte]

Don't get the 8900 or the 9000 the track ball is problematic.

 

[kmeister]

If you buying the phone cash then the 8520 is always the best in terms of value for money.

 

[Pooky]

If you buying the phone cash then the 8520 is always the best in terms of value for money.

The reviews i have read all say that it is crap?

 

[oronte]

Certainly not. I've recommended it to 4 friends who all love it (and they range from technies to absolute phone novices). Obviously the 9700 is far better, but for the price the 8520 is unbeatable.

 

[Claymore]

Certainly not. I've recommended it to 4 friends who all love it (and they range from technies to absolute phone novices). Obviously the 9700 is far better, but for the price the 8520 is unbeatable.

Seconded. Excellent value for money.

 

[Pooky]

Hmm maybe I should get one then... The lack of GPS is lame though.

 

[Claymore]

Hmm maybe I should get one then... The lack of GPS is lame though.

If you want a cheap but decent Blackberry, get the 8520. If you have the money, get the 9700 (GPS, better camera, hi-res screen, etc).

 

[Pooky]

If you want a cheap but decent Blackberry, get the 8520. If you have the money, get the 9700 (GPS, better camera, hi-res screen, etc).

Well what I'm thinking of doing is selling my HTC Hero to buy a Blackberry.

 

[G1mpz]

If you want a cheap but decent Blackberry, get the 8520. If you have the money, get the 9700 (GPS, better camera, hi-res screen, etc).

Got one - YEEAAHHAAAA BAAAAAAAABY

 

[toocool]

Hi, Have you sold you HTC hero yet? I have a Blackberry 9700 2 weeks old from MTN, are you willing to swap?

 

[jalize]

Hi , I have Htc Hero and 9700Bold. Do not sell Hero , still far superior that 9700Bold