RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 White Edition

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 55 expert reviews

Excellent:

24
Good:

23
Average:

5
Bad:

3

Pros:

Improved keyboard.
Visually stunning display.
Sleeker design than its predecessor and adds a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Cons:

Disappointing call quality.
Expensive.

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Last revision on February 17, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Improved keyboard
Visually stunning display
Sleeker design than its predecessor and adds a 3.5mm headphone jack
Responsive optical trackpad
Fast
Offers the full range of wireless options
Looks great
Has good multimedia features
Elegant and sleek black and silver design
Connectivity galore
Strong QWERTY keyboard
3G/WiFi, updated UI

Reviewers Didn't Like

Disappointing call quality
Expensive
BlackBerry browser lags behind the competition in terms of usability and features
You can only download apps to the phone's main memory
Mediocre Camera
Lacks an FM Radio
The screen is rather small for a phone hitting the market in 2009
The camera could have been better
The software hasn’t changed all that much and is still not user friendly
Web browser still needs some work
Somewhat bulky

Expert reviews and ratings

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

By PCWorld on January 25, 2010

Though Web browsing is not its forte, the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 is one of the most powerful and best messaging smartphones in AT&T's lineup. Read full review See all prices Check coverage in your...

By cnet on December 21, 2009

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

By ElectricPig.co.uk on December 17, 2009

As outlined in the previous pages, the Bold 9700 has both its ups and downs. If you focus upon its aesthetic nature, those who wished for a more compact and comfortable form factor will welcome the Bold 9700 with arms (or maybe hands) wide open....

By HardwareZone.com on December 16, 2009

The Blackberry Bold 9000 is the predecessor to the Blackberry Curve 8900, but has 3G and HSDPA connectivity. However it cuts down on some of the newer Curve 8900's most adorable features, to maintain the slickest Blackberry profile. It is a choice...

By Phones.com on October 25, 2009

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

By ITP.net on June 15, 2009

In a nutshell, we do like the Bold. If you are looking for a BlackBerry phone, this one is probably the best you can get, with great business and good multimedia features. However, unless you typically wear suits and not pajamas, you should take a...

By Phone Arena on April 01, 2009

The term Crackberry was coined with good reason, though you’re probably wondering what berries have to do with cocaine? Well, it’s the addiction I’m getting at. You see, the Blackberry smartphone came to earn its Crackberry nickname through the...

By PCWorld New Zealand on March 31, 2009

Brilliant ergonomics and admirable ease of use make this a great choice for those who need business email on the move....

By PC Pro on February 13, 2009

The latest addition to the BlackBerry family is by far the most impressive email device we’ve seen for a long time. While the Nokia E71 has the power of Series 60 behind it, with plenty of choice when it comes to additional applications and...

By What Mobile on January 14, 2009

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