So after having all previous bolds and the 9900 being my dream phone (I've in the past switched between iphones and bb's and always said if the bold had a touch screen it was MY phone). I took the plunge and bought a sim free version (upgrade not due till dec 2012).
Just opened the box and turned it on and OMG!!! I think I died and went to phone heaven!! This wipes the 9700 and 9780 off the floor!! The keyboard, I swear is the best keyboard RIM have ever designed, no words can explain it. And the touch screen, I've seen the reviews on youtube but never actually imagined it to be that responsive.
The phone feels so natural to use and the screen feels like its doubled in size, even though it hasn't it is just that much clearer!
If anyone is thinking about getting it then seriously you have to try this thing!
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