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Product Age Average review date: 20-08-2009

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alaScore 82

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May, 2012

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BlackBerry Bold 9000

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"I really like the Blackberry Bold 9000 and I am constantly discovering more of its features. Being able to send and receive emails on the tube on my way to and from work has been invaluable to me, and it has been quick and easy to use for a...

  4.5

BlackBerry Bold 9000

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"I really like this phone. The keypad is great and I use GPS all the time to get around town. The only thing I don't like is that it's quite big and doesn't always fit well in my pocket."

  4

BlackBerry Bold 9000

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"I absolutely love the new Blackberry and it has fitted into my hectic lifestyle perfectly! The speed of the internet is fantastic and the organiser contains almost my whole life and plans for the week. My Blackberry functions as a diary, camera, mp3...

  5

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BlackBerry Bold 9000 Review

BlackBerry Bold 9000

Most people associate BlackBerry with business email, but the BlackBerry Bold 9000 is certainly aptly named: it's a very daring step into the world of all-in-one super-phones. In this video review...

Aug, 2008

BlackBerry Bold 9000

Most people associate BlackBerry with business email, but the BlackBerry Bold 9000 is certainly aptly named: it's a very daring step into the world of all-in-one super-phones. In this video review...

Aug, 2008

Manufacturer's Description

Power the passions you pursue with a smartphone that expresses your style and simplifies your life. The BlackBerry Bold 9000 smartphone embodies elegant design - without sacrificing the features or functionality you expect from a premium smartphone. The BlackBerry Bold 9000 smartphone works with your organization's BlackBerry Enterprise Solution to provide corporate-strength functionality, including enhanced security features and easier access to company information. Unlike traditional...

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Review summary for the BlackBerry Bold 9000

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alaTest has collected and analysed 1780 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the usability. The screen is also appreciated, but there are mixed comments on the reliability and camera. Some have doubts about the battery and portability.

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Mobile Phones the BlackBerry Bold 9000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-21 alaScore 82 4.1

BlackBerry Bold

By Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Screen, 3G, Keyboard, interface, GPS, Features

If you are a BlackBerry user looking to upgrade and want the keyboard this won't do you wrong.

If you are a BlackBerry user looking to upgrade and want the keyboard this won't do you wrong.

Aug, 2008 2008-08-11   4.5

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BlackBerry Bold Touch video review

By Rhiain Morgan (t3.com)

BlackBerry's Bold gets Touch and QWERTY keyboard

Sep, 2011 2011-09-08 No rating -0.1

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BlackBerry Bold 9000

By Riyad Emeran (trustedreviews.com)

Award: Recommended!

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,...

Add to this the forthcoming T-Mobile G1, and there has never been more choice in the fully featured handset market.

Oct, 2008 2008-10-10   4.5

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BlackBerry Bold 9000

By Sandra Vogel (zdnet.co.uk)

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.

Superb screen and keyboard ; HSDPA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS ; Good battery life

Relatively bulky ; Loose backplate on our review sample ; 2-megapixel camera ; No front-facing camera for video calls

Sep, 2008 2008-09-22   4.2

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Stuff magazine

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Blackberry's mobile e-mail reputation is formidable, but can the new Bold deliver a smartphone performance to match?

The best Blackberry yet and a great smartphone. Only the camera lets it down

Aug, 2008 2008-08-01   5

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BlackBerry Bold 9000 review

By Rosemary Haworth (pcadvisor.co.uk)

Award: GOLD

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...

Our only real question is how the rumoured touchscreen Thunder and other future BlackBerry handsets can beat it.

Aug, 2008 2008-08-13   4.5

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BlackBerry Bold 9000 review

By Andrew Lim (cnet.co.uk)

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

HSDPA ; Wi-Fi ; GPS ; Qwerty keypad ; Bright screen

Camera could be better

If you're a BlackBerry user, we seriously advise you to check out the Bold and even if you're only considering investing in a super-phone, we recommend you have a look too. This is RIM's pièce de resistance and will most definitely delight BlackBerry...

Aug, 2008 2008-08-12   4.4

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BlackBerry Bold 9000 Review

By Editorial Team (recombu.com)

The Bold 9000's screen is one of the sharpest and brightest we've seen.

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.

Aug, 2008 2008-08-15   4

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Review: BlackBerry Bold

By Andrew Lim (asia.cnet.com)

Most people associate BlackBerry with business email, but things are about to change with the company's latest device.

HSDPA; Wi-Fi; GPS; QWERTY keypad; bright screen

Camera could be better

For some time we were worried that RIM didn't understand the increasingly powerful consumer market. Businessmen were no longer content with boring business phones and the likes of Nokia were quickly moving in on its turf. But the Bold is a clear...

If you're a BlackBerry user, we seriously advise you to check out the Bold and even if you're only considering investing in a super-phone, we recommend you have a look too. This is RIM's piece de resistance and will most definitely delight BlackBerry...

Aug, 2008 2008-08-15   4.4

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BlackBerry Bold 9000 review (AT&T)

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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 2009-12-03   4.5

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alaTest has collected and analysed 6 user reviews of the BlackBerry Bold 9000 from recombu.com. The average user rating from recombu.com is 70 out of 100.

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BlackBerry Bold 9000

"I absolutely love the new Blackberry and it has fitted into my hectic lifestyle perfectly! The speed of the internet is fantastic and the organiser c

BlackBerry Bold 9000

"I really like the Blackberry Bold 9000 and I am constantly discovering more of its features. Being able to send and receive emails on the tube on my

BlackBerry Bold 9000

"I really like this phone. The keypad is great and I use GPS all the time to get around town. The only thing I don't like is that it's quite big and d

BlackBerry Bold 9000

"In general, I like the Blackberry Bold 9000 and I appreciate the high class features and innovative technology that it uses. However, when I tried to

  5 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 27 user reviews of the BlackBerry Bold 9000 from asia.cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from May, 2008 to Dec, 2009. The average user rating from asia.cnet.com is 86 out of 100.

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"a great ALL in One phone"

After using a BlackBerry, I'm never going back to a non-BlackBerry phone Love everything about it None

"Simply Adorable"

Remarkable phone that my first impression was "business" phone. Gee! if you turn right and left, front and back now, you are most like meet another BB

"One of the best gadgets I've ever had"

I have to be honest: I used to worship Sony Ericsson; but I've been having second thoughts recently. I must say the Blackberry Bold has probably been

One of the best gadgets I've ever had

I have to be honest: I used to worship Sony Ericsson; but I've been having second thoughts recently. I must say the Blackberry Bold has probably been

  26 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 123 user reviews of the BlackBerry Bold 9000 from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2002 to Mar, 2012. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 74 out of 100.

  90 Users positive 33 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the BlackBerry Bold 9000 from dialtosave.co.uk . The user reviews were collected from Aug, 2008 to Oct, 2008. The average user rating from dialtosave.co.uk is 80 out of 100.

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Blackberry 9000 Bold

Coming from an N95 I think I have been spoilt but the Bold seems to hold it's own despite some misgivings as I opened the slightly naff packaging and

Blackberry 9000 Bold

Well the wait is over and I received my shiny new Blackberry Bold yesterday on the Orange network. It is my first Orange contract and my experience wa

  2 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the BlackBerry Bold 9000 from mouthshut.com. This user review was collected in 2009-12-31, with a rating of 100 out of 100.

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Blackberry Tour Review

Blackberry Tour Review Blackberry Tour 9630 specs called as Blackberry BOLD for the CDMA network is a perfectly blended with style and features N

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 6 user reviews of the BlackBerry Bold 9000 from reevoo.com. The user reviews were collected from Aug, 2009 to Dec, 2009. The average user rating from reevoo.com is 88 out of 100.

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BlackBerry Bold 9000

the size and usability the camera

BlackBerry Bold 9000

All round, in terms of internet access, instant email, messenger service and the ability to download applications easily, make this phone ideal when o

BlackBerry Bold 9000

Great product email is fantastic Needs flash player and java script wish I could watch videos on iplayer

BlackBerry Bold 9000

Excellent Style, and compact has all the features that were missing on my previous Blackberry None, other than what seems a poor battery life

  6 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 18 user reviews of the BlackBerry Bold 9000 from rightmobilephone.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2008 to Apr, 2010. The average user rating from rightmobilephone.co.uk is 87 out of 100.

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a great phone for a newbie to the smartphone market

This is the first Blackberry, or indeed smartphone, I've ever owned. The Blackberry hype is staggering, and at first it all seemed justified. The thin

The only downside for me is that the battery life is not fantastic

Great phone, very well made and will put up with being knocked around a bit. Keyboard is very easy to use and menu system has a good layout. The only

the clear large LCD screen allows for superb clarity

The size of the Blackberry is a little overwhelming, yet the clear large LCD screen allows for superb clarity and viewing is a pleasure. The only down

link your gmail, hotmail and yahoo accounts

A user friendly phone with a sleek stylish design. You can link your gmail, hotmail and yahoo accounts to your phone so you receive mail as and when t

  18 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the BlackBerry Bold 9000 from somobile.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Aug, 2008 to Oct, 2008. The average user rating from somobile.co.uk is 80 out of 100.

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BlackBerry Bold

Coming from an N95 I think I have been spoilt but the Bold seems to hold it's own despite some misgivings as I opened the slightly naff packaging and

BlackBerry Bold

Well the wait is over and I received my shiny new Blackberry Bold yesterday on the Orange network. It is my first Orange contract and my experience wa

  2 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 571 user reviews of the BlackBerry Bold 9000 from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Jun, 2008 to Apr, 2011. The average user rating from cnet.com is 72 out of 100.

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A good first step into the the world of RIM

A good first BlackBerry for a new user to the RIM platform. You can definetly take care of business and keep it simple with this phone while enjoying

Great Phone...Even at 2.5 years Old

KEYBOARD is the best ; Great Battery Life ; Best Email Interface out there ; BBM Some 3rd Party will DEMOLISH the battery ; TRACKBALL is a constant fa

Owned 2, mixed feelings

Easy texting interface, good 3g/call quality/service at first, sleek design, handsome Not quite as sturdy as i thought, frustrating slowness with no a

Good features, battery life leaves much to be desired.

This was a step up from my Motorola phone and the deal was too good to pass up - it was on sale for $80 with a $100 gift card from Walmart last year.

  415 Users positive 156 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 6 user reviews of the BlackBerry Bold 9000 from digitaltrends.com. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2008 to Oct, 2009. The average user rating from digitaltrends.com is 67 out of 100.

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Blackberry Bold

Today I requested my fourth Blackberry Bold phone through the warranty department. It's a wonderful smartphone with only one major problem. It won't r

Blackberry Bold

After switching from an IPHONE to a Bold; I couldn't hear incoming calls on the Chicago streets. Bold was clearer and I was pleased until 3 months lat

Blackberry Bold

I am very rarely prompted to rave about products or write reviews but I have to say that the Blackberry Bold is the best phone I have ever had. The se

Blackberry Bold

The Bold is a nice phone but the bugs still need to be fixed. Crashes, wi-fi issues, texting issues, and slowness are only a few of the problems that

  4 Users positive 2 Users negative

BlackBerry Bold 9000

BlackBerry Bold 9000: product specifications

Battery
Capacity
1500mAh
Standby Time (PB)
324hours
Talk Time (PB)
270minutes
Technology
Lithium Ion
CE Input Device
Type
Keyboard
Cellular
Band
WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Integrated Components
Digital camera / Digital player / GPS receiver
Phone Form Factor
Monoblock
Service Provider
Not specified
Technology
WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Type
BlackBerry smartphone
Vibrating Alert
 Yes
Voice Recorder
Built-in / Yes
Wireless Interface
Bluetooth 2.0 / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g
Communicator Features
Operating System
BlackBerry Handheld Software
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
1.5cm
Height
11.4cm
Weight
136g
Width
6.6cm
Display
Colour Depth
16-bit (65000 colours)
Type
LCD display
Flash Memory
Supported Flash Memory Cards
microSD / microSDHC
Header
Manufacturer
Research In Motion
Model
9000
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
BlackBerry Bold
Messaging & Data Services
EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates For Global Evolution)
Built-in / Yes
HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access)
Built-in
Internet Browser
Built-in / Yes
Optical Sensor
Sensor Resolution
2Megapixel

Manufacturer's Description


Power the passions you pursue with a smartphone that expresses your style and simplifies your life. The BlackBerry Bold 9000 smartphone embodies elegant design - without sacrificing the features or functionality you expect from a premium smartphone. The BlackBerry Bold 9000 smartphone works with your organization's BlackBerry Enterprise Solution to provide corporate-strength functionality, including enhanced security features and easier access to company information. Unlike traditional mobile phones, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone can be centrally managed and supported by IT departments. Remote address book look-up, single mailbox integration and push delivery of date from corporate applications are just a few of the features available.

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