Price range: £399.99
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What is it: Feature-packed smartphone with a very sharp screen
What we think: It's RIM's answer to the Nokia E71 and definitely worth checking out
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 12 August 2008
Tags: RIM, BlackBerry Bold 9000, networks, emails, music player
We like:
HSDPA; Wi-Fi; GPS; Qwerty keypad; bright screen
We don't like:
Camera could be better
CNET UK judgement:
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
Full review:
Most people associate BlackBerry with business email, but things are about to change. The BlackBerry Bold is certainly aptly named: it's a very daring step into the world of all-in-one super-phones. The Bold's core features are still made of serious stuff, but with the addition of HSPDA (3.5G) and GPS, RIM hopes to capture a larger piece of the smart phone pie. Continue Reading...
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