Build Quality?

**muse126** · 06-20-2009, 02:49 PM

For the people that have early production units, how does the build quality compare to say a Bold? My only BB gripe atm (other than the browser) is build quality in general... My Bold feels really light, and that if I were to drop it it'd be finished... Not to mention, the battery door is loose and creaky which is driving me absolutely crazy. I really hope BB moves forward regarding the materials used because frankly, the E72 isn't looking too bad right now.

**Crucial_Xtreme** · 06-20-2009, 03:37 PM

Build quality of the 9000 isn't bad. However the build quality of the Onyx is better. It is smaller, but definitely feels more solid. I do agree with the 9000's battery door and the way it feels in your hand. The Onyx doesn't have that feeling. Overall its a great looking device, and has very good build quality.

**muse126** · 06-21-2009, 03:43 PM

Well that's good news, thanks for the covering that CX.

**Mr. Marco** · 06-21-2009, 10:17 PM

I don't think there is any build quality issues when it comes to physical keyboard blackberries.

Now the build quality on the Storm.... That can be a debate.

**ausch** · 06-21-2009, 10:31 PM

This phone is very very solid IMO. When your holding it compared to the Bold the Onyx feels very light and just amazing, but it's not a POS device. It seems like RIM took a lot of time on this one.

**houstonn** · 06-22-2009, 09:27 PM

dont get me wrong, i love my 8900 but i don't think the build quality is that great>

**Brandon26pdx** · 06-23-2009, 12:31 AM

Funny, I've never been anything but pleased with the build quality of the Bold. I've messed with an 8900 in the stores and while some of it's features are envy worthy and I generally like it, the device itself feels a step down on the quality of construction. (Except the atomic trackball...that is definitely nicer). I suspect the Onyx will take what little quibbles one could have with the Bold and give us a very polished and quality feeling device.

**freevolous** · 06-23-2009, 10:17 PM

i like the 8800. is the onyx smaller than that phone?

**Empirical** · 06-23-2009, 10:23 PM

Yes many smaller than 8800

**vinay427** · 06-27-2009, 12:38 PM

I want to know this too. At least so far we know it's better than the Bold!

**DangerMouseUK** · 06-27-2009, 09:05 PM

lets just hope they get it slightly better before production . . .

**romeo204** · 07-03-2009, 12:15 PM

here is my take on the build of the device

i have a bold and have had my hands on a 8900 and a storm and i like the "rich feel" and everything about the bold just makes you feel like you have the flagship of rim . love the size and the keyboard and with the black bezel veryy sexy as well . lol
i just hope that the 9020 can do the same and give you that feeling in your hand .