Thread: Engadgets hands on the BlackBerry Tour 9630

So how many have been waiting for them to release their review?
I have been and it's finally here! It is a very good review over the phone and they did well with the pictures.
Does this change anymore minds on getting the Tour? Made me want it more for sure!

Be sure to check out Engadget for the full review!

Nice Stiefler :fing02:

Nice review the issue on the screen has me a little worried though

Yep, I'm waiting for the S2 for sure now. I agree with the article though. No wifi is just stupid. The recessed trackball and screen issue are enough for me to stay clear of it and see what the S2 will have in store.

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I won't pass judgment until I can see for myself..I'm still excited

Originally Posted by Natemz

Yep, I'm waiting for the S2 for sure now. I agree with the article though. No wifi is just stupid. The recessed trackball and screen issue are enough for me to stay clear of it and see what the S2 will have in store.

You S2 fan boys kill me :lmao:

Originally Posted by Bryan

You S2 fan boys kill me :lmao:

:fing02::fing02::fing02::fing02::fing02:

Isn't there always issues with every device? There's always one or two things. iPhone 3GS for example has the battery life and case discoloration issue. I'm willing to bet the S2 will have one or two things crappy about it.

Originally Posted by sunkast

Isn't there always issues with every device? There's always one or two things. iPhone 3GS for example has the battery life and case discoloration issue. I'm willing to bet the S2 will have one or two things crappy about it.

No kidding, you are correct about that. If they were perfect then they wouldn't have a reason to come out with newer ones so quickly. lol

So I had a chance to play with this for a few hours thanks to my friend. It was using the production OS (.40) and I have to say the trackball issue is no big deal and either is the screen. It's so minor that really you will not notice it at all. I agree that no WiFi is stupid IMO but for those wanting a physical keyboard I was really impressed with it. Call quality for example was beyond stellar.

Originally Posted by jlevy73

So I had a chance to play with this for a few hours thanks to my friend. It was using the production OS (.40) and I have to say the trackball issue is no big deal and either is the screen. It's so minor that really you will not notice it at all. I agree that no WiFi is stupid IMO but for those wanting a physical keyboard I was really impressed with it. Call quality for example was beyond stellar.

Thanks J glad to hear a hands on from a everyday BB user. BTW send me the phone if you are done with it will you?

Originally Posted by Bryan

Thanks J glad to hear a hands on from a everyday BB user. BTW send me the phone if you are done with it will you?

Ha I would love to. It was handcuffed to my friends arm

Don't care whats wrong with it. I will still get it along with every other Blackberry that comes out. I was talking with Crucial on BBM and I can't wait to get my Tour.

Originally Posted by BlackberryOS

Don't care whats wrong with it. I will still get it along with every other Blackberry that comes out. I was talking with Crucial on BBM and I can't wait to get my Tour.

I agree Brett, I will be getting every BB that comes minus the ones on AT&T's crap network.

Originally Posted by jlevy73

I agree Brett, I will be getting every BB that comes minus the ones on AT&T's crap network.

But does the BlueTooth work J that is the question????

Originally Posted by bbcrackman

But does the BlueTooth work J that is the question????

It sure did :dance::banana::dance::banana:

On Phone arena they have a review, that the call quality is horriable on both ends. Is this True? Anyone know how's the battery life doing....

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Will any of the apps that I currently use on storm work with Tour or do we now have to start over with apps. For example the new beejive software I am using on the storm. ?

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Originally Posted by JLuge2615

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Will any of the apps that I currently use on storm work with Tour or do we now have to start over with apps. For example the new beejive software I am using on the storm. ?

That's a good question. I've asked that myself and I was told most of the apps will work. Its based on the bold/curve operating systems so if there's an app for one of those it should work for the tour. Some of the storm app should work if we tweak the compatibility settings as well.

I'm under the impression that the java files from 5.0.0.100 should work as well.