update from the blackberry graveyard.

Well, the current blackberry is officially kaputz as well. 

Apparently (not that Verizon would EVER tell you this unless you make friends with level 10 tech support), there's some sort of Verizon Blackberry problem that Verizon doesn't know how to fix so they do what they do best: assume their customers are stupid enough to believe that a refurbed phone is just as good as a new one.  Don't think for a second that I don't know that you just take people's reject blackberries, go in the back room and slap as screen protector sticker on it so it LOOKS new.  If you can't fix my phone at the counter, how on earth can you fix it in the back room?  They must be allowed to perform black magic on phones as long as they are out of sight of the customers.

Or my other favorite line we heard last night?  That our closest tower is a hybrid so if we want better service we should move.

Seriously?

I finally got a solution though, once Adam was able to talk to someone who knew how to add and subtract.

Brand new Verizon phone = $569

Verizon Termination Fee + iPhone = $350 + $200 = $550!!!

Don't tempt me.

In an effort to salvage a ten-year contract that was skipping out the door to AT&T at any moment, they finally offered me a Droid or something of the sort.  I just need to decide between the Fascinate or the Incredible.

   
I'm leaning towards the Incredible after reading reviews.  Apparently the Fascinate has some major lag issues.  Regardless, neither is a blackberry which means I'll be able to make phone calls again!  Sorry if we were BBM friends, I just can't hack it anymore.

In other Verizon news, look what's here TODAY!!! iPhone can't be far behind, right???

Comments

[Jaime]

Sorry about your BlackBerry issues. (My mom works for Verizon - and at least at her store, I know they have other machines in a back room that are used, if that's some consolation.) That said, go with the Incredible. :) My brother has the original Droid, and I've heard fabulous things about the Incredible. I'm holding out for the Droid 2 myself - just a few more months and I can get the full credit.

And while no official info about an iPhone has been release, it has GOT to be soon since the iPad released today!!

[busyteacheramy]

I have the incredible and it is absolutely incredible (cliche I know)! I did have one glitch with it, but my replacement works perfectly and haven't had any problems since August. Plus its awesome:o)

[Britt]

Oy. Cellphone trouble is so irritating. I hope this new phone works out for you!

[Katy Mary]

Blah I hear you on the blackberry issues. Ryan has the Droid X, I might have to switch.