Blackberry Phones and Services in India

[Sahil]

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

I think the 8520 is phased out. I've noticed no new advertisements for that model since the last 1 month+. Now all retailers seem to be pushing 9300 as the starting model.

How much is the 9300 for now?

Its a good phone, I got it as my spare BB for when I travel. It's got much better build quality compared to the 8520, especially the raised trackpad which was a big issue in the 8520. It runs smoothly on os6 too.

[nandishpal]

9300 3g costs 14k in bangalore with 18 month warranty,the good news is,it is also available in white now

[nishantgandhi]

Originally Posted by Sahil

How much is the 9300 for now?

Its a good phone, I got it as my spare BB for when I travel. It's got much better build quality compared to the 8520, especially the raised trackpad which was a big issue in the 8520. It runs smoothly on os6 too.

Its around 12-13k. I didn't know the 9300 has a raised track-pad! That makes it interesting! I thought other than the OS6 compatibility, GPS and 3G, it isn't much different from 8520.

[StrangeWizard]

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

I think the 8520 is phased out. I've noticed no new advertisements for that model since the last 1 month+. Now all retailers seem to be pushing 9300 as the starting model.

Originally Posted by Sahil

How much is the 9300 for now?

Its a good phone, I got it as my spare BB for when I travel. It's got much better build quality compared to the 8520, especially the raised trackpad which was a big issue in the 8520. It runs smoothly on os6 too.

8520 is still available for Rs.9990 now.
9300 was for around 12k last time I check in alfa.

[coolclouds]

Can anyone suggest a good BB service centre in Bangalore? My phone's (8900) trackball is not moving in upward direction. How much will be the cost for replacing track ball if necessary?

[h@r$h@l]

Originally Posted by coolclouds

Can anyone suggest a good BB service centre in Bangalore? My phone's (8900) trackball is not moving in upward direction. How much will be the cost for replacing track ball if necessary?

Hey,

Not sure of a bb center in banglore. But u can contact fellow bhpian nandish who is a BB retailer and I am sure he will be able to guide u well. Last year I had the track ball on my old 8310 replaced and cost be 550 rs. Don't know weather that's the right price or I was ripped. But it solved my problem and it does the job well till date.

[coolclouds]

Originally Posted by h@r$h@l

Hey,

Not sure of a bb center in banglore. But u can contact fellow bhpian nandish who is a BB retailer and I am sure he will be able to guide u well. Last year I had the track ball on my old 8310 replaced and cost be 550 rs. Don't know weather that's the right price or I was ripped. But it solved my problem and it does the job well till date.

Thanks a lot. Can you kindly PM me his contact info?

[jatinpatel]

BB 9300(curve 3G) in alpha in mumbai its for 13.8k

Is BB pearl 9105 3G worth buying for 10k?
i dont mind omission of qwerty.
and is pearl 9100 still available ?
Cause its same as 9105 but with a qwerty.

And where can i find 8530 in mumbai? most shops give expression that they never heard of it or they directly show curve 8520.

[StrangeWizard]

Originally Posted by jatinpatel

BB 9300(curve 3G) in alpha in mumbai its for 13.8k

Is BB pearl 9105 3G worth buying for 10k?
i dont mind omission of qwerty.
and is pearl 9100 still available ?
Cause its same as 9105 but with a qwerty.

And where can i find 8530 in mumbai? most shops give expression that they never heard of it or they directly show curve 8520.

8530 is a CDMA phone so most shops don't have it. You can get it at any mobile operator gallery I guess.
BlackBerry - Curve 8530 - Find out where to buy BlackBerry 8530 phone

BlackBerry - Curve 8520 Smartphone - BlackBerry Curve 8520 in India

[h@r$h@l]

Originally Posted by coolclouds

Thanks a lot. Can you kindly PM me his contact info?

Here u go. His I'd is : nandishpal

U can find his posts in this same thread. You can PM him and I am sure you will find a solution.

[coolclouds]

Thanks, I just received an email and while checking, thank God! the track ball found working.
Let me wait for few days.. if any issues, I will change.

[jatinpatel]

Between curve 8520 and pearl 9100 or 9105 which to buy ?? Both are in my budget

[babaops]

Hi,

Times of India these days gives an advertisement of BlackBerry Storm 9530 TouchScreen Smartphonefor INR 11000~ .

Is it a good price for this or is there any catch in it.

[Swanand Inamdar]

Originally Posted by babaops

Hi,

Times of India these days gives an advertisement of BlackBerry Storm 9530 TouchScreen Smartphonefor INR 11000~ .

Is it a good price for this or is there any catch in it.

The price is alright, however there are issues with the phone .
IMO, it was one of the worst phones BB ever made. The touchscreen is crappy and the phone has several issues. Freezing frequently being one of it. My advice, Stay Away. Get another model.

[babaops]

Originally Posted by Swanand Inamdar

The price is alright, however there are issues with the phone .
IMO, it was one of the worst phones BB ever made. The touchscreen is crappy and the phone has several issues. Freezing frequently being one of it. My advice, Stay Away. Get another model.

Thanks Swanand for the advice, will look for some other phone now.