The BlackBerry Bold 9780 is one of the most anticipated handsets in the Philippines. We’ve been getting messages on Facebook and e-mail asking about what the specific upgrades are for the BlackBerry Bold 9780 versus the BlackBerry Bold 9700. There are definitely a lot of substantial changes that will make the phone easier to use and more fun.
BlackBerry Bold 9780 (Left) and BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Right)
The upgrades after the jump. Continue reading
I was having coffee with a friend this afternoon and he mentioned how the new BlackBerry Curve 9300 (3G) looks almost exactly like the BlackBerry Bold 9700. While both units look similar from afar there are a lot of differences between the two handsets. Since the Curve 9300 is just around the corner we thought that it would be nice to do a write-up comparing both units in detail to help you make a decision on which one you’ll get.
Sun Cellular recently released their pricing scheme for their BlackBerry handsets. Before we go into postpaid kit comparisons, I wanted to check which supplier offered the most affordable standalone package. I checked Sun, Globe, Smart, and another online store to compare their prices and the data is very interesting. The gray market online store is still the most affordable offering the Bold 9700 at just P22,000 and the Curve 8520 at P12,500. The only setback is that the unit has a foreign telco logo stamped on it but it’s not too noticeable. Here are the prices: Continue reading
Now this is definitely exciting news! Sun Cellular is now offering BlackBerry Bold 9700 and the BlackBerry Curve 8520! Most of us know Sun Cellular as one of the most affordable local telcos. It will be pretty interesting to see how much they will package this with their unlimited prepaid and very nice postpaid plans. My only complaint with Sun Cellular is their coverage. I was in Zamboanga a few weeks ago and I barely had signal. Hopefully they can expand with more cell sites in the coming. Read the full press release after the break. Continue reading
