Testseek.com have collected 138 expert reviews of the BlackBerry 9000 Bold and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for BlackBerry 9000 Bold.
August 2008
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138 Reviews
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Most youtube vids do not require the lovely screen - so you've got a nice screen, but most content I get is just poor quality. So the screen is wasted. The add on downloadable apps are nearly all rubbish - not worth your the time to download - the bet...
The Bold continues BlackBerry's tradition of superb text/email-based mobiles, but now it's got HSDPA, GPS, a superb screen and - above all in style! If it wasn't for the two-meg camera we could have been looking at top marks.Best offers for th...
Superb screen and keyboard, HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS, Good battery life
Relatively bulky, Loose backplate on our review sample, 2megapixel camera, No frontfacing camera for video calls
There is plenty of demand for smartphones that mix business and consumer features, particularly from SMEs. The BlackBerry Bold 9000 is a very good attempt at satisfying both markets...
Abstract: Yes, the device is big and this may put off consumers that insist on a phone that they can trouser without affecting their stride pattern. However, if you are happy to carry your smartphone in a bag, this is a device you wont be embarrassed to whip ...
The BlackBerry Bold is a beautiful combination of understated elegance and top-notch practicality, though with a price to match its classy looks. Its still ahead in practical terms of business pretenders like the iPhone and the HTC Pro, and even thou...
RIM has packed all of its experience into the Bold and it shows. A good screen and keypad tie together a fantastic phone. We recommend this for work and play but warn you that it's not small, the camera isn't great and there's no fancy touchscreen.Like...
Impressive build quality. Stunning half VGA display. Thumb-friendly QWERTY keyboard. Easy to set up and use push email. Features all the latest connectivity options. Integrated 3.5mm headphone socket ...
Below average 2MP camera. Wide and hefty frame...
The best Blackberry yet and a great smartphone. Only the camera lets it down ...
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Published: 2008-08-14, Author: Mark , review by: macworld.co.uk
Vibrant and vivid high resolution screen, great keyboard, well designed interface, fast Web browser, effective email and text messaging
Lacks Mac software, scroll ball isnt as good as the iPhones touch screen interface,
As you may have guessed, we were impressed with this gorgeous smartphone. Often, when a device has been promised for some time, the hype leads to expectations that cant be met. Not so the BlackBerry Bold: in common with its rival, the iPhone 3G, its...
Published: 2008-08-12, Author: Andrew , review by: CNET.co.uk
HSDPA; Wi-Fi; GPS; Qwerty keypad; bright screen
Camera could be better
Unlike Palm, RIM has built up an impressive product portfolio that is made even better by the addition of the Bold. Aside from offering a plethora of features, the Bold's screen is one of the best we've ever seen ...
Abstract: There are still some question marks over the buggy, but drastically improved web browser and a slight concern over the build quality of the battery cover, but otherwise RIM has delivered a long-overdue return to form with a device that will delight lon...
