[Earl_3]

Don't know if this means much but I signed up for the updates and news on the Bold Touch and received one today. Could this be a pre-emptive strike at my wallet and my enthusiasm about a new Blackberry or just another infamous tease as we all have come to know and hate.

[h.mario4]

well what was the update ...

[Earl_3]

Sorry RIM sent out this juicy little advertisement though only an advertisement still sent by RIM. Basically a preview and how to demo page from RIM with video. BlackBerry How To Demo for the BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 smartphone

[TLD1]

Anybody tell if the 9900/9930 has a left-side convenience key? That is one thing that RIM left off the Torch that bugged the heck out of me!!!


...that and pretty much everything else about it.

[Earl_3]

No left side key. There's a power down key on top. There's a right side convenience key for camera not sur if it's changeable. Also there are 3 keys for media on right for volume,mute, and shuffle etc. Check out video in my previous post.

[GentlemanCool]

this phone looks to be a nice little upgrade from my 8900 !! exciting times.

I'm hoping this will replace my 8900 too. 8900s don't go for much these days though, I reckon I'll be forking out for the upgrade.

[justice-strike]

the 9930 has everything the 9900 has but is missing one hdspa band, but adds cdma.

so unless you live in a country that uses that band, the 9930 would be better. In any case both phones can call on any gsm network.... the 9900 just cannot call on a cdma network.

[defender007]

Is it just me or is anyone lese dissapointed that they used the same res on the screen as the 9000? Like c'mon RIM, they couldn't put a better screen and camera???

[Phill_UK]

Is it just me or is anyone lese dissapointed that they used the same res on the screen as the 9000? Like c'mon RIM, they couldn't put a better screen and camera???

LOL. Read the specs again!

The 9900 screen resolution and camera are both FAR superior to the 9000

EDIT:-

Bold 9000 - Camera = 2MP, Screen Resolution = Half VGA 480x320
Bold 9900 - Camera = 5MP, Screen Resolution = VGA 640x480, 287dpi

[defender007]

Sorry my bad, I knew the 900 cam was 2MP. I still with they could have done better especially with others doing 8MP+ cameras and better resolutions than that

[Phill_UK]

Sorry my bad, I knew the 900 cam was 2MP. I still with they could have done better especially with others doing 8MP+ cameras and better resolutions than that

Anything more than 5MP on a phone is a waste IMO.

Also, out of all the phones currently on the market, the 9900 screen resolution is only bettered by the iPhone 4.

[Jaguarandine]

Anything more than 5MP on a phone is a waste IMO.

Also, out of all the phones currently on the market, the 9900 screen resolution is only bettered by the iPhone 4.

Well, the Nokia E6 too

[Phill_UK]

Well, the Nokia E6 too

The E6 has the same resolution, but on a slightly smaller screen... with half the processing power... and Symbian

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[barrist]

Well, the Nokia E6 too

The Nokia E series were great phones, awesome build quality (on my old E71), but the keyboards don't compare. They're way too cramped.

[SVTCobraLTD]

Any word on when this is coming out. This is great news since I am going to Verizon and currently have the Torch.

[Adrianobr]

Any idea of the 9900 price

[albertinik]

Is a hit!!!

[elgolfman]

Anything more than 5MP on a phone is a waste IMO.

Also, out of all the phones currently on the market, the 9900 screen resolution is only bettered by the iPhone 4.

True on the 5MP.

[ekafara]

Anyone know what the exterior band is made of? Is it like my 9700 or will it be metal? I would love it to be metal...

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[Phill_UK]

Anyone know what the exterior band is made of? Is it like my 9700 or will it be metal? I would love it to be metal...

It's brushed stainless steel this time, not cheap chrome painted plastic.

Only premium materials used on this baby

[ekafara]

It's brushed stainless steel this time, not cheap chrome painted plastic.

Only premium materials used on this baby

That's awesome!! I think they should always use that on their phones instead of the plastic. Sure it costs a bit more but it would show people they are wanting to be cheap. A little price to pay for the return I think they would get.

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[jlauwrence]

my oh my you handsome berry

[ste1164]

Anything more than 5MP on a phone is a waste IMO.

Also, out of all the phones currently on the market, the 9900 screen resolution is only bettered by the iPhone 4.

Wont the HTC Sensation have a better screen resolution than this?

[Phill_UK]

Wont the HTC Sensation have a better screen resolution than this?

No, and it's not a current device.

Screen size means nothing when it comes to resolution... it's all about the pixel density

iPhone 4 - 326 dpi
Bold 9900 - 287 dpi
HTC Sensation - 256 dpi

[ste1164]

No, and it's not a current device.

Screen size means nothing when it comes to resolution... it's all about the pixel density

iPhone 4 - 326 dpi
Bold 9900 - 287 dpi
HTC Sensation - 256 dpi

On I knew screen size wouldn't compare I guess it made it worse. I thought maybe the qHD display might be a bit better than the bolds.