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BlackBerry Bold 9000 Overview

Expected UK Release Date: Available


Key Features
Full QWERTY Keyboard
BlackBerry Maps™
3G HSDPA Technology
128 Mbytes Flash Memory plus MicroSD™ Support up to 8 Gbytes
65k Colour Screen (480 x 320 Pixels)
2 Megapixel Camera with Flash

Our Summary
The BlackBerry Bold 9000 is a stunning Smartphone complete with 3G HSDPA technology. The casing is smooth & curvaceous complete with a premium quality large colour screen & a user friendly QWERTY keyboard. This amazing 3G Smartphone supports a BlackBerry operating system, GPS navigation, Wi-Fi technology & HTML web browser, all in this compact Smartphone which measures 14mm by 114mm by 66mm.

Design
75%
Usability
68%
Features
76%

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BlackBerry Bold 9000 Review

The BlackBerry® Bold 9000 is a stylish looking & highly capable business phone which comes with a large colour screen complete with a full QWERTY keyboard. The screen is large in size which makes a clear & good sized viewing experience on this stunning 3G Smartphone. The screen provides a clear colourful display with premium screen clarity & a 480 by 320 pixel screen resolution. The BlackBerry® Bold 9000 comes in a black coloured casing complete with chrome coloured edges which gives this business phone an attractive appearance. Below the large screen the user will find a well positioned trackball navigation control & a full QWERTY keyboard. The Bold 9000 comes with a BlackBerry® operating system & has 128 megabytes of built in flash type memory which can be extended up to 8 gigabytes using a memory card as an optional addition. The casing measures only 14mm deep, 66mm wide by 114mm tall & it weighs 133 gram which is a good size for a 3G Smartphone with this handsets capabilities & functions.

An integrated music player allows the user to enjoy music entertainment as well as high quality business features on the BlackBerry® Bold 9000. This Smartphone is not all work & no play as the user can enjoy their favourite music on their phone which can be downloaded or transferred on to the phone easily. The user can use Blackberry® media synchronisation to transfer desktop iTunes files to this stunning 3G Smartphone. The user can create music playlists containing their favourite music which is easy to store & manage. The BlackBerry® Bold 9000 provides high quality sound from the music player, via ringtones & sound alerts. A built in two megapixel camera allows the user to capture still pictures & moving video clips using this built in camera feature. The camera comes with a built in flash complete with easy to use camera & video settings which allows the user to capture or record using simply activated controls. The user can store their favourite pictures & video recordings on their phones memory which the user can view at any time.

BlackBerry Bold 9000 3G SmartPhone Left Side View
BlackBerry Bold 9000 3G SmartPhone Right Side View
BlackBerry Bold 9000 3G SmartPhone Front View

The BlackBerry® Bold 9000 comes with a fitted rechargeable battery which can provide up to 310 hours of battery standby time or up to five hours of talk time from a fully charged battery. The user will never be lost again as this sophisticated 3G Smartphone comes with a built in global positioning system known as GPS which supports BlackBerry® Maps™ which provides the user with step by step directions to the uses destination. The Smartphone comes with an integrated Internet browser which allows the user to enjoy a HTML Internet experience on their phone. The user can enjoy sending & receiving emails directly to the BlackBerry® Bold 9000. The phone supports other messaging services including a built in instant messaging service which allows the user to communicate with other contacts that are online when the user is online for an online text chat. The user can send, receive, forward & edit text messaging & picture multimedia messages on their 3G Smartphone.

The phone comes with a 624 MHz processor complete with high speed HSDPA network. The built in 3G HSDPA technology allows the user to enjoy high speed connectivity, high rate data transfers & multitasking skills on the BlackBerry® Bold 9000. The user can enjoy EDGE & GPRS technology which provides fast data transfer rates when transferring files. The 3G Smartphone supports both Bluetooth® connectivity & USB connectivity which gives the user a choice of connection options when connecting their Smartphone to other compatible devices. The Wi-Fi® connectivity allows the user to connect using a wireless connectivity to BlackBerry® data services over a Wi-Fi® network. This stylish Smartphone works on a GSM quad band network which covers GMS 850, 900, 1800 & 1900. The BlackBerry® Bold 9000 is a truly business focused Smartphone which comes with easy to use communication, Internet & entertainment features which are easy to use.


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BlackBerry Bold 9000 Specifications & Features

Screen
65k Colour Screen (480 x 320 Pixels)

Imaging
2 Megapixel Camera
Flash
Camera Settings
Viewfinder Display
Video Player
Video Recorder
Wallpaper

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Email
Instant Messaging

Sound
Media Player
MP3 Ringtones
Polyphonic Ringtones
Vibrating Alert
Voice Dialling

Entertainment
Downloadable Games
Organiser
Phone Book
Calendar
Alarm Clock
Task List
Organiser
BlackBerry® Operating System
Full QWERTY Keyboard
Trackball Navigation
Document Viewer
Built In GPS
BlackBerry Maps™
Document Viewer
Handsfree Speaker

Connectivity
3G HSDPA
Wi-Fi®
Bluetooth® A2DP
USB
GPRS
EDGE

Network
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)

Internet
HTML

Memory & Talk Time
128 Mbytes Flash Memory plus MicroSD™ Support up to 8 Gbytes
5 Hours Talk Time
310 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
133 g
114 x 66 x 14 mm



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Reviewer: Calpsey - UK
Date: 25th Jun 2010

Don't BUY IT! ITS NOT WORTH the MONEY & CAN SOMETIMES BE VERY VERY VERY SLOW ! The design is good though.

Design
5%
Usability
5%
Features
10%

Reviewer: Gemma - UK
Date: 17th Feb 2010

I have had many contract phones but by far this is the best I have found!

Its stylish, easy to use filled with applications & things to do, but also combines my emails to keep me up to date & means I don't have to have my laptop attached, love it, brilliant buy.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Joly Ho - UK
Date: 19th Dec 2009

My Blackberry is frequently frozen. It is not easy to reset, even by pulling out the battery. Just by chance I can bring it up after pressing the phone Hang up key with other keys many times. My colleagues have a frozen problem with BB 9000 Bold too.

Design
65%
Usability
40%
Features
80%

Reviewer: Tony E - London, UK
Date: 16th Oct 2009

I have traded in my Blackberry Storm in order to get the Bold 9000, the BB 9000 is absolutely bang on point as far as phones go, this phone is an absolute joy to use, the keypad is sufficiently large enough for someone like me who has big hands to use, a large clear display & very user friendly processes!

recommend it to anyone.

Design
95%
Usability
100%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Joe Lucy - Manchester, UK
Date: 27th Jun 2009

I haven't actually got this phone but I used it today at a party & I have to say, this is A GREAT PHONE!

I love the browser, though can be a tad bit hard to use & the camera is very basic but the screen is FANTASTIC! Smooth, crisp & clear, it soothes your eyes & is fantastic with the icons.

It is a bit wide but you have to compromise for such a great phone.

For all of you people willing to spend £490 on a Blackberry, or any phone, BUY THIS & YOU'LL KNOW WHAT I am ON ABOUT! (but don't get the ANNOYING Sony Ericsson w880i!)

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Ikashif - Glasgow, UK
Date: 4th Jun 2009

I got this last month, in the beginning I was missing FM Radio, but I downloaded FLY Cast application now I am enjoying worldwide stations of my choice.

Screen is very good, however there should be improvement in camera side which is not good as compare to new models phone. Sat navigation is really terrible but if you download application Google maps than again it works fantastic.

So Overall you need some applications to install it than its really very nice with HSDPA technology.

Design
95%
Usability
90%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Richard - Surabaya, Indonesia
Date: 3rd Mar 2009

I had bought a month ago, I think its a briliant phone I love it I like it, I always use it to finish my work, good push mail service, BB Messenger, wow. Great.

Design
95%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Lez Pearson - UK
Date: 18th Feb 2009

This is a very good phone my only complaint is the buttons are not as user friendly as the Curve. All the functions work great & its mega customisable the GPS works very good & I even use it while out Mountain Biking.

Design
80%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Kelly - Toronto, Canada
Date: 4th Feb 2009

I love My BlackBerry Bold 9000 when I got it from pure mobile I was amazed to have the phone I got it for a very reasonable price. This phone helps me a lot to finish my work. I really Love it than other phones.

Design
70%
Usability
75%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Andy Campbell - Peterborough, UK
Date: 9th Jan 2009

My youngest son has an iPhone & my eldest a 9000 Bold so I was well placed to compare the two machines. I really wanted the iPhone, it's very tactile & the large screen is awesome, however, it has a couple of major chinks in its armour which I wasn't going to be happy living with. I also dislike the total control Apple want to place upon its customers & therefore I chose the BB. Initially I had major problems getting registered, but that was an O2 issue & not the fault of the phone. Once connected the phone has worked really well. I still haven't perfected the art of typing on such a small keyboard but that will undoubtedly come in time - my wife has had a BB for years & types quicker than I can on a full size keyboard. The GPS works fine but doesn't recalculate a new route once you veer off the suggested one; I guess if you need a TomTom go & buy one. I am disappointed they couldn't have squeezed am FM radio in, I really miss that. The expandable memory up to 8GB is more than I'll ever need & of course you can just take it out on demand. The desktop software is OK, but not a patch on the Nokia equivalent which allows you to quickly edit your contacts on a big screen with a big keyboard, come on BB sort your software out! I've always had Nokia's which are very intuitive to use, I therefore compare everything by this standard. The BB measures up quite well once you have mastered the menu system employed although not everything appears to be where you think it should be. There's a lot that can be personalised on the BB & this will all come in time. The tracker ball is excellent & I can't imagine life without it. The ringtone volume is far better than the iPhone, with speaker phone & media player all producing very acceptable results. Colours & fidelity of the display are almost as good as the iPhone.

All in all, it's a great business tool & more than capable of cutting the mustard with the iPhone.

Design
85%
Usability
85%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Andy - Derby, UK
Date: 19th Dec 2008

Now on my fourth phone in 3 months with Orange which says something, but not whole story.

Great phone for features, email, etc, etc. Just had constant problems with it switching off & dropping calls, so have now lost all confidence & moving to another phone as it is becoming a pain.

Design
80%
Usability
40%
Features
85%

Reviewer: David Whidden - Fordingbridge, UK
Date: 12th Oct 2008

Had this a few days now, very pleased with the purchase, I find the texting so simple & even has spell check, great battery life, no problems with crashing but have the latest 4.6.0 126 version. Screen is a good size with excellent colours. Takes a few hours to get your head around the settings etc, unless you are used to Blackberry. To sum up great mobile device.

Design
100%
Usability
90%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Martin - Tyne & Wear, UK
Date: 6th Oct 2008

Hi, I have just had a Bold for the last week & a half & have ended up sending it back. I was so looking forward to this & ended up just frustrated & disappointed. The Bold promises so much but fails deliver on a number of fronts.

Build Quality.
Big & Tough but just too big it is much bigger than my old 8820 & that was very well, brick like. However the keyboard is like all Blackberry's perfectly simple & easy to use. Special mention to the screen which is excellent & deserves praise because none of the pictures on sites such as these can do it justice.

Camera.
Well there is no other option, Very Poor indeed. I expected a little more than just the curve's old throw away & definitely a missed opportunity

Email.
No arguments here it is a huge behemoth of an email monster & whether its text or email there is no second place for this beauty.

Multimedia.
A little hit & miss & my old N95 does a better job & that is two years old. It just misses a trick & unlike other reviewers the Divx is a little bit of a none entity as most of the films need to be reformatted to meet the machines playback speed. This could really have been the key selling point to get loads of people on board as a multimedia iPhone killer but in the end I am truly sorry to say that is just another Blackberry & that does not fill me with any happiness to state that whatsoever.

I have now got myself a Nokia E71 which is doing the job perfectly & I will once again look at another Blackberry when the software & hardware are more stable & do what they are being sold as which is a shame.

Martin.

Design
85%
Usability
80%
Features
75%

Reviewer: Anon - London, UK
Date: 26th Sep 2008

Prefer the E71 from Nokia.

Design
80%
Usability
5%
Features
55%

Reviewer: Shaz - Manchester, UK
Date: 22nd Sep 2008

AFTER USING CURVE I MOVED TO BOLD. IT IS A GREAT LOOKING PHONE BUT I THINK the KEYS ARE MUCH SMALLER TO USE, & RING TONES VOLUME is CRAZY. ALTHOUGH YOU CAN ADD YOURS. DO NOT KNOW IF IT IS DUE TO ME THAT I DID NOT CHARGE the BATTERY PROPERLY BUT FOUND the BATTERY LIFE DISAPPOINTING. IF ANY ONE KNOWS WHY PLEASE LET ME KNOW. OTHERWISE, SCREEN IS GOOD & HAS MUCH IMPROVED RESOLUTION. TO BE HONEST CURVE WAS the BEST PHONE I EVER HAD.

Design
85%
Usability
95%
Features
80%

Reviewer: Bimsha - London, UK
Date: 18th Sep 2008

Ringer volume is rubbish, can barely hear the phone ringing next to me.

Design
90%
Usability
80%
Features
85%

Reviewer: Paul - Canada
Date: 13th Sep 2008

I may be biased, working for the company that makes BlackBerry devices, but this is simply the best Smartphone currently on the market. The display is top notch, & the usability is incredible, & I didn't think we could improve on the Curve. Just wait until some of the other models currently under development hit the shops. They'll blow you away.

Bob, Nice argument pal.

Design
90%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Unleaded - Viet Nam
Date: 10th Sep 2008

I HAD the FIRST BlackBerry BOLD & the VOLUME IS NOT WORKING, SECOND BlackBerry BOLD PHONE MY CALLS ARE DISCONNECTED EVEN I AM IN FOURTH FLOOR BALCONY. The RUBBISH PHONE

Design
80%
Usability
30%
Features
85%

Reviewer: Snob - Walsall, UK
Date: 7th Sep 2008

Bad if you have big fingers, the sat nav is terrible.

Design
100%
Usability
90%
Features
20%

Reviewer: Million Dollar Monkey - UK
Date: 23rd Aug 2008

I am so glad I bought this phone. I have only had it for a day but it is by far the best phone I have had or even used. Do not be put off if you think Blackberry phones are for business executives as this little gem has a wealth of multimedia muscle behind it.

After losing my iPod I thought it would be a smart idea to get the iphone, however, it is not that great on spec & the battery life is a big no no along with no MMS or video recording. The Bold has an excellent music player that works like an ipod & the videos you can view are of the best quality I have seen on a mobile device. The 3.5mm headphone jack also helps so you can use your own headphones when listening to tunes or watching videos. The camera may only be 2MP but the screen displays the photographs so well you would think it was a lot higher spec, the built in flash is also good although not a Xenon like others.

The trackball will take a little getting used to as I am used to the D pad but I feel more used to it with every try. I have never had the ability to surf the web or look at emails to the same extent on any previous mobile & this device has blown me away.

There are so many features that I see myself playing with this beauty for a long time to come.

The Bold is the BEST!

Design
95%
Usability
80%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Ryan Healy - London, UK
Date: 22nd Aug 2008

Brilliant. Screen is so sharp & the picture is fantastic. Simply a joy to use. Do not listen to others, great phone.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Gary Wilde - Manchester, UK
Date: 13th Aug 2008

I have had my hands on an evaluation sample now for about a week.

First impressions out of the box, are that this is a quality device. It has a beautiful finish, with shiny black front, dulled metal around the edges, & a leathery covering on the back. It seems very solid & weighty compared to the Curve for example. The buttons have a definite feel to them. It's all very well made.

The user interface & the device navigation are the same as the previous devices, namely the curve & 88 series, so I was able to start using it straight away, without the need to train myself up on it. The way the icons are presented, & navigated through differs in that it all looks a lot flashier & higher quality, with nice animations of the icons.

This device has all the bells & whistles, should you need them. Camera, video recorder, sat nav built in.

I have tried copying some movies to the micro SD card. Movie watching is particularly good, due to the bright very detailed screen, great sound, & support for DIVX & a whole host of formats. The supplied Roxio software makes for easy transfer to the device. I now have 3 films on my 2GB SD card, ready for my next trip to London on the train.

The GPS system seems to work well, using the Blackberry maps. Unfortunately Nokia E51, & it works great.

It does all the usual email stuff, which is no different to previous devices really.

Web browsing has moved on leaps & bounds with this device. It's clear & easy to navigate round web sites, especially now that you have 3G access, which gives you broadband download speeds.

Battery life, even though I have been hammering it, is still a strong point. I reckon about 5 days if intensive use on one charge.

This is a superb Blackberry, a huge leap forward from RIM. I have had to keep it hidden from colleagues, as I am in fear of being mugged for it!

Design
95%
Usability
90%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Bob - UK
Date: 12th Aug 2008

Rubbish phone do not buy! Waste of money.

Design
5%
Usability
5%
Features
5%

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