upgrading phone - blackberry 8330?

i am getting ready to upgrade my phone. i'm looking at a blackberry 8330. do any of you all have one, and if so, what are some of the pros and cons? this will be my first foray into the smartphone world. i want a phone that will allow me to run programs such as epocrates. also, what would be some other applications that would be beneficial to me as a first year nursing student? thank you, jon

edit: just saw the thread at the top about apps. still would like any input from you about what apps you find most useful.