Mar 18, 2008
Got a Blackberry 8310
After using a Blackberry 8800 for a few months, and I’ve been very happy with it, I’ve got a 8310. It’s the smaller Curve model and the 8310 means it has GPS. So far I really like it. The camera is so-so, not great but for a mobile also not bad. I take pictures on the go and put them on www.uaetumblr.com.
So why not an iPhone? The main obstacle in the UAE is there is no data plan that suits iPhone, meaning unlimited data for a fixed price. There is a 10GB/m “unlimited” plan which cost AED460 so not terrible, but you get a Blackberry plan which is truly unlimited for AED185 per month. The Blackberry is not as great a device as an iPhone, it’s not as user friendly, and especially the web browsing really sucks on the Berry compared to the iPhone, but overall, taking the plan into consideration, the Berry is a good deal. And for email, and let’s face it that’s why most people have a Berry, it’s a fantastic device. I’m a huge Blackberry fan and have been for many years, and that now continues with the 8310.