The BlackBerry Bold is just that, bold. It sticks out like a sore thumb among the other BlackBerry mobile phones which tend to be sleek. It measures 114 x 66 x 14mm, so slipping it into your trouser pocket will be a bit of a struggle. However, the display will take your breath away. As far as mobile phones go, the BlackBerry Bold has the sharpest resolution of all the BlackBerry mobile phones at 480×320 pixel resolution.
The keyboard for the BlackBerry Bold is pretty straightforward since it’s the same as a computer keyboard. The tiny buttons actually work pretty well and typing should be simple with a minimum of errors. The keyboard also has a backlight that is helpful in darker places.
In terms of features, the BlackBerry Bold has a good selection. For starters it comes with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Conference-calling, voice activated dialling, speed dial, texting, and multimedia messaging are also available. The BlackBerry Bold also supports a 3G network unlike the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220. Users can expect 400 Kbps to 700 Kbps; however, the phone has the potential to reach 2Mbps.
Additionally, the BlackBerry Bold can support Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Corel WordPerfect, PDF, JPEG, and GIF files. The built in media player supports a number of music files including MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, and MIDI. In terms of video, the users can enjoy MPEG4, WMV, DivX4, and XivD. The on-board camera is also sufficient. The 2x megapixel camera has a 5x zoom and users have their choice in picture size. Also, the GPS system allows users to geo-tag their pictures for later reference.
Despite being put off initially by the size of the phone, the BlackBerry Bold is actually a good phone that holds up well and delivers.
