BlackBerry Bold 9000

1713 reviews

Apr, 2024

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durability (16)
reception (12)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1713 reviews of BlackBerry Bold 9000. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the portability and screen. The performance and size also get good reviews, but there are mixed opinions on the durability and reliability. The apps and reception get critical comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the BlackBerry Bold 9000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for BlackBerry Bold 9000

alaTest has collected and analyzed 96 user reviews of BlackBerry Bold 9000 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the usability and performance. The reception and screen are also mentioned favorably.

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76% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for BlackBerry Bold 9000

alaTest has collected and analyzed 698 user reviews of BlackBerry Bold 9000 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and price are overall positive. The performance and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas views about the sound and reliability are mixed. There are some critical views about the durability and battery.

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52% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for BlackBerry Bold 9000

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of BlackBerry Bold 9000 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. Many are less positive about the usability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Riyad Emeran (trustedreviews.com)

BlackBerry Bold 9000

Can the latest BlackBerry fight off the every increasing and improving competition?

Any current BlackBerry users who have been waiting to upgrade to the Bold should definitely take the plunge, this is an excellent handset that does everything it should, and does it all very well. Competition is more fierce this time around though,...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Editorial Team (recombu.com)

BlackBerry Bold 9000 Review

Sticking to what it does best, the BlackBerry Bold 9000 is designed for email on the go and comes packed with features. While many smart phone fans are running to the touchscreen hills, the Bold offers…

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : Rosemary Haworth (techadvisor.co.uk)

BlackBerry Bold 9000 review

The eagerly awaited BlackBerry Bold 9000 continues RIM's legacy for qwerty smartphones - and may be its best yet.

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 can't be met. Not so the BlackBerry Bold: in common with its rival, the iPhone 3G, it's...

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by (knowyourcell.com)

BlackBerry Bold 9000 review (AT&T)

Know Your Cell reviews the BlackBerry Bold 9000 on AT&T - RIM's first response to the Apple iPhone

Great keyboard ; 3G/HSDPA support with good battery life ; High-quality display ; 2 megapixel camera with flash and video support ; Full-page web browsing

Handset software is buggy ; Needs to be mated to a BlackBerry Enterprise or Prosumer Server ; Limited third-party application support ; Build-quality problems

A long-overdue success for RIM, the BlackBerry Bold fixes most of the failings of past devices, such as poor keyboards and an abysmal browser. With 3G support and more, it's a fantastic handset

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by (pdareviews.org.uk)

Blackberry Bold 9000 Smartphone Review

The Blackberry Bold 9000 was one of the most awaited and anticipated handset to date. And this phone has continued RIM's legacy for the qwerty smartphones. Most of the people still are in the mindset that Blackberry is only for the business people and...

With the introduction of Blackberry Bold 9000, RIM has proved that it is cared about the changing trends of the market and the changing interests of the business men. This is a great phone and we recommend that you will have to try it, even if you are...

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : Christian Milsom (zath.co.uk)

Blackberry Bold 9000 Review

Of the three top smartphones that we have covered so far (Apple iPhone 3G, HTC Touch HD and the Nokia E71) none come from such a prestigious background as the Bold. Although ‘Blackberry' only became mainstream in 2002 they did so in style soon winning...

Blackberry really have produced a worthy addition to the Blackberry name with this phone which combines wonderful ergonomics with a beautiful design and an array of practical features. It's versatility will suit business and home purposes alike and it...

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : petew (gadgetspeak.com)

Blackberry Bold 9000

Like most people I'm very aware of the existence of Research In Motion (RIM) and their BlackBerry products. This is the first time I've used one in anger, and I'm pleased to say it's not all hype!

In this case I've been provided with the Blackberry Bold 9000. This is one of the wider variants that has a small, but full qwerty keyboard and a landscape orientated screen. Total dimensions are 114 x 66mm with a 16mm depth and a weight of 136g. The...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Tracy and Matt's Blog (tracyandmatt.co.uk)

BlackBerry 9000 Bold Review

I have to admit that my opinion has been changed and I'm now more than willing to look outside the HTC world for a phone. If asked would I like one of these to own I would say yes. The experience I had with this handset is one I never thought I would....

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : John (tracyandmatt.co.uk)

Blackberry 9000 Bold Review

Introduction As Matt mentioned earlier RIM released their new baby, the Blackberry 9000 Bold and this seems to be a popular choice among the Blackberry fans. When I was asked to review this handset I jumped at the opportunity, simply...

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Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Mark Hattersley & Rosemary Haworth (macworld.co.uk)

BlackBerry Bold 9000 review

RIM strikes back at the iPhone 3G with an updated BlackBerry. Is it enough to defend the smartphone market from Apple's relentless march? Probably not, but discover how the BlackBerry 9000 Bold stands up to the iPhone 3G in our in-depth review.

Vibrant and vivid high resolution screen, great keyboard, well designed interface, fast Web browser, effective email and text messaging

Lacks Mac software, scroll ball isn't as good as the iPhone's touch screen interface

You may have got the feeling that we’re impressed with this smartphone, and we are. However, we are equally unimpressed by RIMs failure to develop Mac-specific software. Frankly, it’s lazy to focus on the PC market when Apple is muscling in on your...

Aug, 2008

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