Customer Reviews

Research In Motion Blackberry Bold 9000 Quad Band Cellular Smart Phone -Unlocked

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I've been using Blackberries since a blackberry was thought to be something you would find in a muffin. The 8800 was the one I was using until I was given the Bold and, up until then, I thought of it as the best Blackberry ever. Then, the Bold came and it is probably safe to state that the Bold is now the last and the best classic Blackberry ever because the Storm, lacking a physical keyboard, probably deserves its own class.

When the Bold and the 8800 are placed next to each other, what's striking is the similarities between the 2. The exact same size, similar keyboard, buttons placement, including the now familiar trackball. Even the ports are more or less the same, the same weight. Mine came with its own holster but I could have used the 8800's with the Bold.

Then, it's the display. The Bold is what it says it is: bright, clear, vivid. You see it and you now know that it's an evolutionary step up on the ladder. In addition, you get the camera that shoots both pictures and video and the ability to add more memory means that you scan store more video and more music if you want to use your Blackberry as an iPod lite. The operation seems to be a bit faster, the battery life is more or less the same, the quality of the speaker phone is better but, overall, it's your familiar Blackberry, having learned a few new tricks and with a bright face.

I am happy with the Bold because I am happy with Blackberries in general. I like the unlimited email and Internet browsing plan, the ability to use Wi-Fi when available and the security it provides. My Blackberry is tied into my company's email environment and it is now very much an extension of my office while I'm away. The Bold, with its high resolution screen and the same solid, functional build is a good tool, now with more 'fun' stuff (camera, video playing) added to it.

Yep, I love it. So far I am totally impressed. I love checking out the newest PDAs, and this is certainly the best yet.

First, the SCREEN. Absolutely amazing. I'm always looking over my shoulder because it can be read from like a mile away! It's much bigger than it looks in the photos, and you can set the font as big as you want.

Second, the KEYBOARD. Soft, bouncy, easy to use. Next best thing to an actual computer keyboard, I swear. I am partial to PDAs with onboard keyboards, and I'm really picky about them. I wouldn't buy the 8800 because I didn't like the keyboard, and the one on the Tilt drove me crazy. This one's the absolute best.

Third, the SOUND QUALITY. I don't have a home phone, and the reception in my house sucks -- not anymore! When I'm on the phone, this sounds like a land line, and the people on the other end of the call say the sound is great. 3G reception is an improvement, at least where I live.

Web browsing is greatly improved over the Curve, and YouTube can be viewed pretty well. I am finding the Web accessing and viewing to be fairly good and often can substitute the Bold for my laptop. It's a bigger PDA, so if you like the size of the Curve, you may want to wait for the Javelin. It is not terribly heavier, and it's still slim, but it IS bigger (which I happen to like - I found the Curve a bit delicate-looking).

And then, of course, all the other great things about owning a BlackBerry. This is a great machine. All pros and cons of all PDAs I've checked out (and there have been many!) considered, this is the best. A powerhouse.

I have found no software glitches or needs to reboot. I've had the phone for about 10 days now.

**WARNING** WARNING** WARNING** WARNING** WARNING** WARNING**
FIRST, the phone took more than the stated shipping time to arrive. In fact, it wasn't even shipped until after the estimated arrival time.
SECOND, while the phone stated it was "unlocked" it was an AT&T phone. Many of the features that originally attracted me to the phone didn't work with my carrier because they were exclusive to AT&T. We spent hours and hours trying to get it to work.
THIRD, the screen periodically turned to sections of colored lines, making it impossible to see. Even removing the battery didn't re-set the screen. While it could make and receive calls (assuming one had everything programmed in speed dial and the speed dial buttons memorized) the screen was rendered useless essentially making the phone useless.
FOURTH, returning the item proved a challenge that took over 10 days of my time. The vendor has an answering machine that doesn't take messages and emailing them as the instruction state has yet (over a month later) to warrant a response. When I did get a live person to get the return arrange (remember, you can't return an item without speaking to the directly first) the person argued with me when I said I just wanted my money back and not a replacement phone that still didn't work with my carrier!
FIFTH, the phone is big and bulky. The Blackberry I did get, which does work with my carrier, is half the size.
NEVER AGAIN!

Great phone...However with a snag or two. Name recognition suddenly stops working and you have to remove battery so that it starts working again. I had the BB 8300 and it was flawless. The software was just real solid. RIM should have something soon to fix the software snags.

I love all the bells and whistles (Add-ons) it comes with, you can download themes that make it look just like an iPhone, but obviously with BB functionality. A must buy.

This BlackBerry is plain AWSOME! I won't get into all the specs since other reviews have done so. I do have the need to point out, however, that the phone appears to come from a german-speaking country, and as a result the user's guide and phone are in german (so you'll have to walk yourself through the german menu in order to change the language)....also because of this, the Z and Y keys are switched (it's not a phone flaw, it's a QWERTZ layout since in german they use the "z" more than the "y", and also because many german words end in "tz").... that aside, it's a great buy and one you can't go wrong with! Enjoy!

excellent buy, the phone very well,He is quick to check e-mail, and other social networks. thank you from Maracay, Venezuela
Carmen Marina Franco

Awesome phone this is best phone i ever had, it has it all it's like a laptop in hand...

This phone is amazing! Juzer at TriStar is an awesome rep to work with. Totally beats my iPhone 3G.Screen is totally gorgeous. Keys are no different than my 8320, very easy to get used to. 3G signal is kind of flaky, but I read on forums that it'll be fixed in the new firmware. UMA works like a charm, and the phone is FAST!Anyways, thanks for everything Juzer.Shaundra G.

Great phone...However with a snag or two. Name recognition suddenly stops working and you have to remove battery so that it starts working again. I had the BB 8300 and it was flawless. The software was just real solid. RIM should have something soon to fix the software snags.

I love all the bells and whistles (Add-ons) it comes with, you can download themes that make it look just like an iPhone, but obviously with BB functionality. A must buy.

I do not speak or write in English but good phone, it works without problems, was scheduled with the operator Movistar Venezuela without any inconvenience. the only thing is that the case did not come as part of the accessories that included the supply and the back cover is used.