Blackberry Bold 9900

[tomdbomb61_djtj]

anyone in the know, "know" whether this is suppose to be any good or not?

I'm switching back to BB, after not getting on with my iPhone. wondering whether to wait for this to come out?

 

[Adam.]

Specs look good.

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=3116&idPhone2=3431

 

[daveski]

I know I want one

 

[tomdbomb61_djtj]

got my pre order in for one of these, looking forward to going back to black after months of frustration with virtual keypads

 

[Gally]

Hadn't even heard of it. My 9000 was a fantastic piece of kit and one of the first smart phones I had. Now comparing it to the simplicity of the iPhone, I couldn't go back.

It really depends what you want from a Phone but the iPhone is just too easy to use for me to ever consider anything else. That's how Apple suck you in. They know once you've had one, there's very little chance you'll change again.

 

[ChrisR]

I'm waiting for this, had an HTC Desire S for a little bit but returned it as didn't like various things.

Had a 9000 for a few years with work but had to give it back when I left a few weeks ago, so looking forward to getting one of these soon

 

[.Adam.]

They released more details of this along with the 9810 and the 9860 yesterday IIRC.

Look decent enough, just wish BB apps was a bit better!

 

[Nickson]

Specs look awesome.
Looking to get one of these to replace my Torch 9800!

 

[Adam.]

I've got an 9780 atm but will probably chop it in for this.

I tried touch screen but it wound me up to the point I sent less than 50 texts a month when I had it!

 

[Cookie]

I'll stick to the 9780 for work purposes tbh.. f**k knows why anyone wants or needs a BB for personal use!

 

[Dunn]

I'll be getting one I love using my BB for personal use

 

[Adam.]

Where have you guys pre-ordered from?

 

[Ronnie R]

I'll stick to the 9780 for work purposes tbh.. f**k knows why anyone wants or needs a BB for personal use!

+1

f**king stupid things!

 

[jsd14]

I'm looking to either get this or the torch 9860 - i'm coming from a iphone 4 myself.
The deals on the blackberry's and android devices are just better than those for apple products and really don't see them being justifiable.

 

[laberridge]

I hate BB altogether, nothing but sh*t with them, apps are just crap, BB is unreliable, trackpads break to easy. and you have to have BB bolt on for half of the features to work.

Android device are far more customisable, relaible and provided by a multi billion dollar company.

(sorry for my negativity *rant over*) :clap:
New BB is released on o2 on 15th aughust.

 

[Adam.]

I hate BB altogether, nothing but sh*t with them, apps are just crap, BB is unreliable, trackpads break to easy. and you have to have BB bolt on for half of the features to work.

Android device are far more customisable, relaible and provided by a multi billion dollar company.

(sorry for my negativity *rant over*) :clap:
New BB is released on o2 on 15th aughust.

ooookkk........

 

[ChrisR]

I hate BB altogether, nothing but sh*t with them, apps are just crap, BB is unreliable, trackpads break to easy. and you have to have BB bolt on for half of the features to work.

Android device are far more customisable, reliable

I don't buy a phone for apps, I have no use for them, have had BlackBerrys for donkeys years and never had any reliability issues with them at all or their track pads. No issues with the extra service you need on your sim either, brings with it some good features.

The Android device I had for 2 weeks before sending back and cancelling my contract had a nice screen, but hated it. Wasn't reliable, loved to crash after I spent ages writing long emails, which was made even longer by having to use a s**tty on screen keyboard.

Ooh but it has apps, apart from iPlayer I found f**k all that was of any use to me.

Then when you start talking corporate the BB is still king (for now) for various reasons, government security approval around the world for one thing.

Each to their own, I didn't like Android, I like BB, everyone is different

provided by a multi billion dollar company.

RIM is an almost 12 Billion dollar company, that not enough for you?

Released today on Vodafone too I believe.

 

[laberridge]

I don't buy a phone for apps, I have no use for them, have had BlackBerrys for donkeys years and never had any reliability issues with them at all or their track pads. No issues with the extra service you need on your sim either, brings with it some good features.

The Android device I had for 2 weeks before sending back and cancelling my contract had a nice screen, but hated it. Wasn't reliable, loved to crash after I spent ages writing long emails, which was made even longer by having to use a s**tty on screen keyboard.

Ooh but it has apps, apart from iPlayer I found f**k all that was of any use to me.

Then when you start talking corporate the BB is still king (for now) for various reasons, government security approval around the world for one thing.

Each to their own, I didn't like Android, I like BB, everyone is different



RIM is an almost 12 Billion dollar company, that not enough for you?

Released today on Vodafone too I believe.

everyone has their own opinions, it all dends how you use your phone, where and what you want to do with it. I'd say if your getting a blackberry then atleast be a tad technical minded.

and no 12billion is not enough :hail: :rasp:

 

[BatFastard]

Blackberry's were mint up until the Bold 9000/Curve 8900 - After that they started turning into cheap pieces of crap to allow chavs to afford them.

 

[ChrisR]

everyone has their own opinions, it all dends how you use your phone, where and what you want to do with it. I'd say if your getting a blackberry then atleast be a tad technical minded.

That was kind of my point, everyone's different

Blackberry's were mint up until the Bold 9000/Curve 8900 - After that they started turning into cheap pieces of crap to allow chavs to afford them.

That's where the 9900 is decent, it's like a better 9000

Almost bought one today but want to see what the other networks are going to offer tariff wise.

 

[BatFastard]

The more I see the 9900 the more I want it! I know I would just be bored of it in a few months though and go back to Android/iPhone

 

[Nickson]

Blackberry's were mint up until the Bold 9000/Curve 8900 - After that they started turning into cheap pieces of crap to allow chavs to afford them.

Yes!
I loved my 8900 Curve.

I now have the 9800 Torch and it's tripe in comparison..

 

[Adam.]

They had a period of being s**t. My 8900 was epic, bashed to fk and it worked a treat. My 9700....died on a weekly basis. Got 4 replacements before they wouldnt replace it anymore so gave me the 9780 instead. It's been very reliable and nothing like the 9700!

I hope the 9900 is as good

 

[.Adam.]

The more I see the 9900 the more I want it! I know I would just be bored of it in a few months though and go back to Android/iPhone

This is what worries me too. I have an iPhone at the moment, fancy a change, always wanted to try a BB, but worried I will hate it and be tied in to a 24 month contract!

 

[Jay Payne]

Currently using a 9700. I think its great. Really like the look of the 9900 but the Full touch 9860 could be worth a look. Not sure if id want to go back to a touch screen keyboard tho.

Think ive got a few months yet till i can upgrade so will keep researching

 

[.Adam.]

Has anyone played with/got one of these yet?

 

[Revels]

Have you seen how much they're going to be?!

$299 on a two year contract in America! LOL!

 

[.Adam.]

Really?!

That is silly money!

The UK contracts don't seem too bad, O2 you can get one for free on a 2 year deal at £30ish a month on a deal they are doing atm!

 

[BatFastard]

Have you seen how much they're going to be?!

$299 on a two year contract in America! LOL!

America for you! I would hate to pay the phone prices over there!!

 

[Nickson]

America for you! I would hate to pay the cell phone prices over there!!

 

[Adam.]

Probably buy one sim free.

 

[.Adam.]

Probably buy one sim free.

High roller!

 

[ChrisR]

Was chatting with a chap who was working for us last month who is from the US about phone prices.

He was making sure someone didn't step on his phone whilst it was charging as to get an unlocked phone in the US costs a fortune.

I've ordered one of these today on the £32pm o2 deal.

 

[BatFastard]

Let me know how it is... Im tempted to rock the 9900 + iPad combo

 

[.Adam.]

Let me know how it is... Im tempted to rock the 9900 + iPad combo

+1

Let us know what it's like!

 

[ChrisR]

Arrived today and it's good, like it a lot.

If you're into your apps and getting your phone to do everything then it's not for you.

If you want a decent phone that handles messaging very very well, and has an awesome keyboard then try one out

I was gutted when I left my last job a few months ago and had to give my old 9000 back, this is a very worthy replacement.

 

[Adam.]

Pics?

 

[ChrisR]

Haven't taken any myself but a few here

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=19862794&postcount=419

Feels a lovely handset though, nicely built.

Still find myself reaching for the trackpad rather than the screen though, need to get used to that.

 

[Adam.]

Think I need to check one out in the shops!

 

[ChrisR]

When I had a poke about a dummy unit last week it seemed pretty big for some reason, but now I've got it doesn't seem bit at all really. But then I am used to a 9000.