[erna555888]

Here's the pic

[Phill_UK]

I see no pic...

[AbuYazeedUK]

I hope Vodafone get it I want to have a look at it in the flesh, might be interested

[erna555888]

hmm.. i'll use photobucket then..

[Phill_UK]

That's better

Mine's just arrived too, and looks exactly the same as yours.

Gotta wait for parts now, coz that Greek keypad has to go

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[grover5]

Very nice looking device. Congrats!

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[Phill_UK]

a quick n dirty of my Bold family...

[erna555888]

That's better

Mine's just arrived too, and looks exactly the same as yours.

Gotta wait for parts now, coz that Greek keypad has to go

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agree.. the keypad definietly has to go.
wait untill you do the security wipe, it took me 5 minutes to change the languange.

[AbuYazeedUK]

why did they change the buttons on it? Phil any chance of video comparison between the 9790 and 9900?

[kkrupa27]

I can't tell from the pictures, but is that a metal bezel or is it plastic?

[Phill_UK]

I can't tell from the pictures, but is that a metal bezel or is it plastic?

Similar to the 9700... chromed plastic

[dypkny]

if you dont mind me asking.....how did you get the phone before release?

[emirozmen]

Those side keys look a bit different? ( Q, A, alt, P, del, enter ) Like they are curved or something ?

[rsyed]

Is the keyboard of the 9790 more like the 9780/9700 or the 9900?

[Phill_UK]

Is the keyboard of the 9790 more like the 9780/9700 or the 9900?

More like the 9780, and nothing like the 9900.

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[southlander]

Nice. I like the Torch 9850 style raised buttons. Everyone complains about it cosmetically. But it's a win in terms of useability.

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[rsyed]

More like the 9780, and nothing like the 9900.

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what a shame - i must admit that teh keyboard of the 9900 is amazing, reminds me of my beloved thinkpad keyboard..

[SillyRabbit21]

Those side keys look a bit different? ( Q, A, alt, P, del, enter ) Like they are curved or something ?

This.

Phil could you weigh in on whether you think there will be issues when applying a case to the 9790? Would it cover up or impede one's ability to use those side buttons if we used something like a gel skin?

[Phill_UK]

This.

Phil could you weigh in on whether you think there will be issues when applying a case to the 9790? Would it cover up or impede one's ability to use those side buttons if we used something like a gel skin?

I've never used a case, but I think there will be issues.

The sides would need to be extremely narrow for you to still be able to operate the extreme left and right side keys.

[soren203]

Thats cool, but how did you get one before release! Im jealous :P

[vx1]

I just noticed there are all those double letters in the keys , what are they suppose to be for? Anyone

[soren203]

I just noticed there are all those double letters in the keys , what are they suppose to be for? Anyone

the phone must be from a region in europe those double letters are the greek alphabet

[dictoresno]

More like the 9780, and nothing like the 9900.

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what OS is it running?

[soren203]

what OS is it running?

I believe that the 9790s are running 7.0.0.442

[BergerKing]

a quick n dirty of my Bold family...

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Nice looking trio. The 9790 looks a lil' sleeker than its predecessor, and the raised buttons certainly make it stand out from the usual. You can tell they reduced the arc in the frets, also. As nice as the 9900 is, not everyone wants their BlackBerry that size. Query, did they retain the Autofocus on it? That will be a boon for those who have torn their hair and gnashed teeth about the EDoF camera on the Bigger Bold. I'd look it up, but TBH, I'm having a lazy moment.

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