as blasphemous <sp> as it might seem, and while I was quite happy with the 730 for just over 2 years, my on real big complaint was size. Especially on nights/weekends in non business settings having that phone clipped to the side on my belt. While the 760 does appear smaller, don't think it will always neatly fit into the shirt or definitely not pants pocket. My uses are quite minimal - email is critical, and aside from normal phone functions and having my outlook data sync'd, not much else. So, still hearing about an 11/1 launch date (Verizon store rep - if you can believe him- actually told me this will be a first for Verizon and this phone will launch in the store before internet or b2b), I went to ATT to check on what the pear would look/feel like. Tough getting use to those double keys etc., but the pat answer from them was it takes 2 weeks. The biggest downside on switching quite frankly is that I don't see any sort of support on this or other formums for the hacks/fixes etc. So, for example, not quite sure if I can tether without paying verizon $15. Given the wealth of knowledge I've come to find here, wondering if anyone has any input or guidance.
Can't comment on the Pearl as I haven't seen it (by the way, nice Freudian slip calling it the 'Pear' as an Apple iPhone competitor!
Anyway - in regard to the size: I have used the 730 for over 2 years now and it's a beast in comparison. The specs don't really set the stage for how much smaller and more compact the 760 feels in comparison. Since my holster broke on the first use I have had to pocket my 760 and I've never been able to do that with the 730 (extended battery). It's difficult to explain but even my wife was joking and saying that she never wanted to say it but the 730 looked like an old phone from the 80's and she was happy with how the 760 looks.
Again, it's hard to describe and hard to tell from specs. The best thing you can do is go to a store and hold one to see for yourself. Someone else mentioned also that the extended battery seems almost millimeters bigger than the std battery. I agree with their thoughts that there really isn't much use for the std battery in that case. Either way - this thing just feels slimmer.
Try them both out and let us know what you think!
Jay
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I considered the pearl since it is way way smaller than the i760, but the deal breaker was that Verizon chose it to support GPS instead of WiFi. No wifi means mandatory data plan just to check email. i760 here I come...
For most of us, it's a foregone conclusion that we're not getting a Blackberry. I don't even understand why people buy them. I always thought Blackberries were forced on people by corporate IT departments begrudgingly. I have never met a person face to face who was overjoyed that they were given a Blackberry. They're as technosexy as leather hats with ear flaps. Although, that's due for a geek chic revival.
BBConnect on a Windows Mobile phone, however, is another matter entirely.
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