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Research In Motion Unveils Blackberry Bold Smartphone


Mon 2008-05-12 - Posted by Patrick "MACMAC" MacMillan
Research In Motion has just unveiled their highly anticipated Blackberry 9000 smartphone, henceforth known as the Blackberry Bold.

Here’s what they had to say:

“For customers seeking a smartphone that makes a bold statement, Research In Motion (RIM today introduced the admirable BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphone. Crafted from premium materials, inside and out, that radiate elegance with a dramatic presence, the BlackBerry Bold is designed to give business professionals and power users unprecedented functionality and performance in an intuitive BlackBerry® smartphone. It is the first BlackBerry smartphone to support tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks around the world and comes with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi®, as well as a rich set of multimedia capabilities. From its lustrous black exterior, satin chrome finished frame and stylish leather-like backplate, to its stunning display, sophisticated user interface and newly designed full-QWERTY* keyboard, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone is a symbol of accomplishment and aspiration.”


The Blackberry Bold is believed to be RIM’s answer to the upcoming Apple 3G iPhone. They both feature the same screen resolution (although in different formats), similar processor speeds, 3G, WiFi, GPS, desktop-style HTML web browser, etc. Obviously, the user interface is completely different, but the market is getting fragmented into those who lust for touchscreen interaction and those who need a physical QWERTY keypad. What do you prefer?

Click here to read the press release.

Click here to check out the product page.

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