Blackberry is the gold standard when it comes to business smartphones; even the ubiquitous iPhone can’t knock it off that perch. It definitely keeps that crown with the latest Blackberry mobile phone, the Bold 9000, which takes everything the company does well and puts it in a single package.
There are two things that jump out immediately when trying the Bold 9000. The first is the screen itself, one of the best Blackberry has done, large and exceptionally crisp, with very vibrant colours. The other is the QWERTY keypad, which is also a big improvement on what the company has achieved in the past. It’s very well-spaced, easy to use, and the fingers don’t cramp over the typing of the long messages Blackberry users are wont to send. Of course, it’s a given that email is a dream – it’s at the core of the company.
For connection there’s both Wi-Fi and HSDPA giving quick, smooth browsing, as any good smartphone should offer, and there’s also a 3.5mm headphone jack, allowing users to use their choice of headphones.
Don’t expect too much from the camera. At just two megapixels it’s adequate, but no more than that. However, that’s hardly a priority for business users – the demographic of the Bold 9000.
Although some might be put off by the size of the phone, it’s not really any larger than many Blackberry mobile phones. It does sit heavy in the hand or pocket, but then again, a Blackberry is a business status symbol that needs to be seen.
