BlackBerry Bold - black (AT&T)

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80 Reviews | About the ZDNet Score

For those who waited, the RIM BlackBerry Bold won't disappoint. The Bold impresses with its brilliant display, enhanced productivity tools, and excellent multimedia performance to deliver a more powerful and well-rounded smartphone to mobile professionals.

Reviews

  • 8.0

    CNET Review

    October 30, 2008 | 2:09 AM PDT

    The Good: The RIM BlackBerry Bold boasts one of the sharpest displays we've seen on a smartphone and offers great multimedia performance. The smartphone also brings HSDPA support, more productivity tools, and an updated OS. Other goodies include Wi-Fi; GPS; Bluetooth; and strong e-mail support with full QWERTY keyboard.

    The Bad: The Bold is a bit bulky and expensive. The Web browser isn't as easy to navigate as the competition.

    The Bottom Line: For those who waited, the RIM BlackBerry Bold won't disappoint. The Bold impresses with its brilliant display, enhanced productivity tools, and excellent multimedia performance to deliver a more powerful and well-rounded smartphone to mobile professionals.

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  • 8.2

    alaTest.com

    May 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 1780 reviews of BlackBerry Bold 9000 from international magazines and websites.

    The Verdict: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 72/100. Comparing these reviews to 835263 other Cell Phones & Smartphones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 82/100 = Very Good.

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  • No Rating

    t3.com

    September 8, 2011 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: BlackBerry's Bold gets Touch and QWERTY keyboard

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  • 9.0

    geeksugar.com

    January 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: Although I'm obviously an iPhone kind of girl, after playing with the White BlackBerry Bold 9000 for a few days, I was considering a switch. It would take some getting used to — using the trackball instead of my fingers to navigate, and re-learning

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  • 9.0

    knowyourcell.com

    December 3, 2009 | 12:00 AM PST

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

    The Verdict: 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

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  • No Rating

    pdareviews.org.uk

    October 1, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: 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...

    The Verdict: 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...

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  • 8.0

    itp.net

    June 15, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: The BlackBerry Bold 9000 is RIM's top, keyboard-based smartphone and is designed primarily for business users

    The Verdict: A great smartphone that boasts excellent connectivity and a usable keyboard. The only real issues are its basic battery life and random crashes.

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  • 8.0

    electricpig.co.uk

    June 10, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: Ever owned a mobile so powerful it feels like you're carrying an extra brain? The BlackBerry Bold is one such phone, combining Wi-Fi, 3G and a full QWERTY keyboard in a surprisingly slick, black case, whilst maintaining that which made BlackBerry so...

    The Verdict: The fastest, coolest and most effective BlackBerry to date. This is almost the perfect business device.

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  • 7.0

    pcworld.com

    April 24, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: T-Mobile customers can experience the speed and sophistication of Research in Motion's BlackBerry Bold 9000 ($400, unlocked, as of 4/13/09) if they buy it from third-party vendors (AT&T sells the handset at a subsidized price). But while the Bold...

    The Verdict: The BlackBerry Bold almost lives up to its name with a stunning design, but its mediocre call quality and camera hold it back

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  • No Rating

    gsmarena.com

    April 10, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: There we go folks, it's a BlackBerry grand slam at the arena and we're set for another ride with RIM's finest. We guess this here Berry is neither Curve-hot nor Storm-inventive but it's Bold enough to say little and...

    The Verdict: Moreover, the Bold 9000 is hardly a groundbreaking device outside the BlackBerry world but to Berry buffs it may be about as good as a mobile phone gets. Sporting flawless connectivity, a magnificent screen and one of the most comfortable QWERTY...

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  • No Rating

    phonearena.com

    April 1, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: Research in Motion (RIM) is a Canadian manufacturer, known for the BlackBerry phones. Probably far and away the best handsets for mobile email, these smart phones are the suits' favorite gadgets. However, being good at one thing only just won´t cut it...

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Price Range: $214.99 - $214.99

  • Manufacturer: BlackBerry
  • Part number: BOLDBLKATT

General

  • Product Type
    BlackBerry
  • Form Factor
    Bar
  • Integrated Components
    Voice recorder, GPS receiver, Digital camera, Digital player
  • Width
    2.6 in
  • Depth
    0.6 in
  • Height
    4.5 in
  • Weight
    4.8 oz
  • Body Color
    Black

Cellular

  • Technology
    WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
  • Band
    WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
  • Mobile Broadband Generation
    3G
  • Service Provider
    AT&T
  • Operating System
    BlackBerry Handheld Software
  • Application Software
    Organizer, Phone, Browser, Media Player
  • Input Device(s)
    Keyboard
  • Phone Navigation Buttons
    Trackball

Messaging & Internet

  • Cellular Messaging Services
    SMS, MMS

Communications

  • Data Transmission
    HSDPA, GPRS, EDGE
  • Wireless Interface
    Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11a/b/g
  • Communication Features
    Internet browser, Mobile Email client

Phone Features

  • Phone Functions
    Vibrating alert

Media Player

  • Supported Digital Audio Standards
    MP3, WMA, MIDI, AAC, AAC +, AMR

Processor

  • Clock Speed
    624 MHz

Memory

  • ROM
    128 MB - Flash
  • Bult-in Memory
    1 GB
  • Supported Flash Memory Cards
    microSDHC, microSD

Digital Camera

  • Sensor Resolution
    2 megapixels
  • Camera Light Source
    Flash
  • Digital Video Formats
    H.264, H.263, WMV
  • Features
    Video recording

Navigation System

  • GPS Navigation
    GPS receiver

Display

  • Type
    LCD display
  • Technology
    TFT Transmissive
  • Display Resolution
    320 x 480 pixels
  • Color Depth
    16-bit (65000 colors)

Connections

  • Connector Type
    Headset jack, USB

Battery

  • Technology
    Lithium ion
  • Capacity
    1500 mAh
  • Run Time Details
    Talk - up to 270 min, Standby - up to 324 hour(s)

Miscellaneous

  • Compliant Standards
    Triple DES, AES, FIPS 140-2
  • Included Accessories
    Power adapter , Stereo headset, Holster, Power adapter, USB cable
  • Also Included
    1 GB

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