BlackBerry Bold 9000: RIM does HSDPA
Tags: rim, headphones, gps, emails
We try not to fall in love with products before we've actually held them, but we're finding it difficult to not get a little emotional about RIM's new handset, the BlackBerry Bold 9000.
This seductive device isn't just something to make a business user swoon: it's something all of us will want. HSDPA (3.5G), Wi-Fi and GPS are just a few of its enticing acronyms.
Similar to the BlackBerry 8800, the Bold has a full Qwerty keypad and a rollerball so you can flick through your emails or contact list with speed. Combine the keyboard with a large 480x320-pixel display and you've got one hot tamale.
You also get a 3.5mm headphone jack that lets you plug in a pair of standard headphones. This means you don't need to mess around with adaptors or use the awful proprietary headphones that come with so many handsets.
Our only disappointment in this sexy beast is its meagre 2-megapixel camera. Hopefully, it's as good as the iPhone's. We'll find out if it fulfills out heart's desires when it launches around mid-June -- expect more info, pics and drooling then. -Andrew Lim
Update: Read our full BlackBerry Bold 9000 review here.
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AnonymousWed 14 May, 2008 7:10am
I want one now
bobwollatonSat 19 July, 2008 6:49pm
I too wonder if the Bold is coming to UK in July. Orange staff told me that it will be in next week. any one knows different?
AnonymousSat 2 August, 2008 4:45pm
the bold isnt going to be out till near the end of august and possibly first 2 weeks of sept for uk and some carriers of the US, Rogers is getting it the 17th at this point.
AnonymousWed 13 August, 2008 12:27pm
Vodafone (UK) say 'Early September'....guess we're gonna have to wait.
AnonymousMon 8 September, 2008 9:02pm
Had the balckberry bold for 2 days. It looks good and does most things except AUTO ANSWER I am told by Vodafone this is an email phone with basic phone settings. Auto answer as a business phone is essential. Any ideas?
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AnonymousTue 13 May, 2008 11:21am
it's noted that AT&T will be "the exclusive carrier for the Bold in the US," though, have all ideas the other major US carriers will be following suit shortly, probably with redubbed handsets.