[tidusuk123]

Hi,

I'm not a huge fan of Blackberry's (more an android person) but I loved my Blackberry 9780.

Recently won an award and a prize which was a Blackberry Bold 9790! Not released anywhere but I own one!

So I thought all the Blackberry fans would want to see it in action. I can confirm this one has autofocus unlike the 9900.

If this thread gathers attention then I'll definitely post some pictures or videos..

I can answer some questions too, just ask.

[tidusuk123]

Actually thought I'd stick up some pictures as I can see this one coming

[CranBerry413]

Congrats indeed. A lot of people loved that Form Factor. Hope it's good to you.

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[grover5]

Congrats...very nice looking device. I'm always interested in seeing videos of new phones so count me as a vote in favor of posting a video.

[sanitarium818]

Congratulations.hope you can post a video soon enough. Can't wait.

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[twelvezero8]

Hi,

I'm not a huge fan of Blackberry's (more an android person) but I loved my Blackberry 9780.

Recently won an award and a prize which was a Blackberry Bold 9790! Not released anywhere but I own one!

So I thought all the Blackberry fans would want to see it in action. I can confirm this one has autofocus unlike the 9900.

If this thread gathers attention then I'll definitely post some pictures or videos..

I can answer some questions too, just ask.

If you are just wanting to give it away... i can take it off your hand as you are an android person.

[voltaire]

Congrats, still loathe the buttons.

[calicocat2010]

I know someone on one of these forums has a 9790 already...

[Deathcommand]

I think there are 3 counting you.

At least that publicly announced them.

What contest was it though?
I'm curious to know what contest gives away unreleased phones. lol

[sallenthornton]

I'm curious if it would work on AT&T? And if the seller would be interested in selling it for a decent price.

[avt123]

Those buttons are so ugly. The rest of the device looks great though.

[qbnkelt]

I think I'm the only person in the universe who doesn't mind the buttons!!!!

W-A-N-T!!!!!

[tidusuk123]

I think there are 3 counting you.

At least that publicly announced them.

What contest was it though?
I'm curious to know what contest gives away unreleased phones. lol

I won a manager award for a major retail chain in the UK. There was a Blackberry representative there and he decided to let the winner have it! It's new but didn't come with a charger or anything else even. But the phone still had the stickers on it and the battery was sealed.

[tidusuk123]

Congratulations.hope you can post a video soon enough. Can't wait.

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Not sure what to post in a video. It works exactly like any other OS7 Blackberry. It is like a slim down version of the 9780 with a touchscreen.

The keypad however doesn't have that annoying clicking sound that the 9900 has. You can't hear the buttons being pushed in. The camera has autofocus.

Is there anything specific you would like to see?

[tidusuk123]

Those buttons are so ugly. The rest of the device looks great though.

To be honest I think the rest of the device isn't that great looking. I think too much was focused on making it slim. The 9780 looks and feels more premium in my opinion.

[sallenthornton]

Any idea when this phone is scheduled for release?

[mithrazor]

Videos please.

[tidusuk123]

Any idea when this phone is scheduled for release?

Not exactly but I was told sometime in Feb 2012. I personally think it will be earlier.

[southlander]

I think I'm the only person in the universe who doesn't mind the buttons!!!!

W-A-N-T!!!!!

Nope make that two; I am with you. I like the raised buttons. Remember how stereos started getting rid of knobs that aid use just because they could? Like a volume knob. Then they replaced them with flat touch controls to make it "look cooler". No thanks. I will take functionality anytime. There is no real useability reason to not have real buttons. It's all about style and potentially a dis service to users.

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[daniel337]

Thanks for sharing your information about this new one!

I'd like to know: What type of battery is built in (model number), the same as in the 9780? I think it is another type. So, what about the battery runtime of this one compared to the one in the 9780?

Daniel

EDIT: Just found that the 9790 has JM-1 (1230mAh) battery unlike the M-S1 (1500mAh) in the 9780. We'll see ...

[T�nis]

I'd love that phone! Congratulations! And I love the buttons ... They look practical, utilitarian, functional, no-nonsense.

[inicophone]

I would love to see photos! As the Bold 9780 was one of my favourite form factors!

Congratulations and enjoy it!

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[kill_9]

Not exactly but I was told sometime in Feb 2012. I personally think it will be earlier.

The release date for almost everything (at least 5 new products or services) with Research In Motion is February 2012. Is that the revised Mayan End-of-the-World Calendar?

[tidusuk123]

Thanks for sharing your information about this new one!

I'd like to know: What type of battery is built in (model number), the same as in the 9780? I think it is another type. So, what about the battery runtime of this one compared to the one in the 9780?

Daniel

EDIT: Just found that the 9790 has JM-1 (1230mAh) battery unlike the M-S1 (1500mAh) in the 9780. We'll see ...

Yep it's a different battery. First run shows it's not quite on par with my previous 9780. I've used it today for the first time on a full charge from the morning. On moderate use (a few short phone calls and sending a few texts) and battery now shows approximately 40% remaining.

The phone isn't very different to the 9780. If I had a 9780 I wouldn't be in a rush to upgrade to this or the 9900. Personally I would wait for the new BBX platform.

Talking of upgrades if anyone wants a great deal on their upgrade PM me

[tidusuk123]

I would love to see photos! As the Bold 9780 was one of my favourite form factors!

Congratulations and enjoy it!

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I will try and post some more pictures tomo. It's a bit too dark right now!