Is it pocketable?

[Hazel]

I've been considering a replacement for my current phone, a Nokia 6280 which has developed some faults (freezing randomly, keypad deactivating the top buttons when used,etc.). I've considered both the Nokia 6288 and the Blackberry Curve. Here are the way I see the two:

Nokia 6288
Pros:

• Smaller and lighter
• Cheaper

Cons:

• No built-in auto-email fetching
• Lacks QWERTY keyboard

Blackberry Curve
Pros:

• Built-in email fetching
• QWERTY keyboard

Cons:

• Bulkier and heavier
• More expensive

So, the deal-breaker is whether or not the Curve is easily pocketable or at least bearable to carry around in my pocket.

[hazephase]

As a pros blackberry has a maps also on it , which is usefully for people who travel a lot . There is also media player and Voice-Activated Dialing .

[attagirl]

I definately think that you will be impressed with this phone and that it will do just what you want it to do. I think it might be a tight fit for your pocket but you should not have too much of a problem getting it to fit.

[alicelas]

I have a case for this that I use to carry it around in - you could consider getting one of those.

If that is something that you really don't want, then it might not be the best choice for you - it is really a bit too big to carry around in your pocket for very long...

[hnsimpson]

It depends....

If you wear baggy clothing...it should fit in your pocket, but I would make sure that I had a protective case around it, or at the very least a protective skin (my favorite is www.bestskinsever.com).

Plus, Blackberrys rarely lock up unless it is the fault of suspect 3rd party software.

Good luck!

-simpson

[Hazel]

I have a case for this that I use to carry it around in - you could consider getting one of those.

If that is something that you really don't want, then it might not be the best choice for you - it is really a bit too big to carry around in your pocket for very long...

I might look into getting one, as I do carry a case with me most of the times anyway. Another option is that I will probably be able to fit it in my jacket pocket, as my Palm TX fits fine. I might just have to avoid putting it in my trouser pocket.

It depends....

If you wear baggy clothing...it should fit in your pocket, but I would make sure that I had a protective case around it, or at the very least a protective skin (my favorite is www.bestskinsever.com).

Plus, Blackberrys rarely lock up unless it is the fault of suspect 3rd party software.

Good luck!

-simpson

For casual, I generally wear jeans, which probably don't count as baggy clothing. I will probably buy a protective case, as I did with my Palm, because handhelds do have a habit of getting scratched and turning on in your pocket.

What i'd like to see is a 3G Blackberry Curve, and that's what i'm really waiting for.

[hnsimpson]

What i'd like to see is a 3G Blackberry Curve, and that's what i'm really waiting for.

you and me both....



-simpson

[alicelas]

Aren't we all .