So I got me the latest Blackberry from Verizon.  Yes, the 8330, which is nothing short of outdated already.  I upgraded from the 8800.

(I’m a Verizon captive, living in areas where AT&T and other rivals claim “more bars” while actually meaning that their poor service will drive you to “more drinking in bars”)

If it weren’t for the software upgrades, which are definitely an improvement, I’d feel like I upgrade was actually a downgrade to a kids version.  Since I drop my phones regularly, I decided to get a skin for this one.  I couldn’t do the black version.  Looked too professional for this phone.  I got the pastel blue version that is a real match for the toy-like feel of the cheaper trackball and keys.

So after 8 months with the 8830, I’ve finally developed a poor habit that I might as well not try to shake.

You see, this thing picks up more background noise than a $1500 lapel mic.  If I’m sitting in a restaurant and take a call, the callee can tell the following just by listening:

• - The song playing over the restaurant’s elevator music speakers
• - How close my table is to the kitchen
• - Whether or not the lady two tables away has indigestion
• - My innermost thoughts and feelings

Yikes.  Way too much stuff picked up by the phone.  So I’ve been forced to regularly hit mute on my phone every moment that I’m not talking.

Kinda feels like a walkie talkie.

10-4 Good buddy!

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