WES 2008: Blackberry Bold officially announced

**BenMarvin** · #1 05-12-2008 -

The BlackBerry Bold smartphone (model number: 9000) is scheduled to be available beginning this summer...

For customers seeking a smartphone that makes a bold statement, Research In Motion today introduced the admirable BlackBerry Bold smartphone. Crafted from premium materials, inside and out, that radiate elegance with a dramatic presence, the BlackBerry Bold is designed to give business professionals and power users unprecedented functionality and performance in an intuitive BlackBerry smartphone. It is the first BlackBerry smartphone to support tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks around the world and comes with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi, as well as a rich set of multimedia capabilities. From its lustrous black exterior, satin chrome finished frame and stylish leather-like backplate, to its stunning display, sophisticated user interface and newly designed full-QWERTY keyboard, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone is a symbol of accomplishment and aspiration. - blackberry.com/blackberrybold

Key selling points:
The Bold platform includes a 624-Mhz Marvell Tavor PXA930 processor, 480-by-320 screen, HSDPA or EVDO networking, Wi-Fi, GPS, and support for up to 16GB MicroSD cards.

ct5694 · #2 05-12-2008 -

wow, that is the hotness!!! i can't wait!!!!!!! poor curve. byebye.

Gigamaster89 · #3 05-12-2008 -

What did they do the the word Bold? gah...

**kkwus74** · #4 05-12-2008 -

lol.....when this comes out....its bye bye pearl too.........

danger872 · #5 05-12-2008 -

wowww......you beat me to the post.....i was pretty amazed....great looking device.....8800 is gonna gave to catch the last of me now....lol

ct5694 · #6 05-12-2008 -

any word on which carrier will be picking up this little gem?

**BenMarvin** · #7 05-12-2008 -

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Originally Posted by ct5694

any word on which carrier will be picking up this little gem?

Supposedly AT&T is getting the exclusive, then TMO. Nothing official yet.

penpower · #8 05-12-2008 -

With its 1GB internal memory, should we expect BB map using offline map now?

So excited! BTW, here is more info http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9940313-7.html

WuTangPearl · #9 05-12-2008 -

Im not going to lie, Im very very surprised that the leaked images from ages ago remained unchanged right up until Rim announced it
Love the site, features list and 360 view
How exciting!

danger872 · #10 05-12-2008 -

128 mb finally...took RIM long enough to notice we need more memory

**kkwus74** · #11 05-12-2008 -

ooo.....128 flash memory and supports 1.5 java script??....drooling now......lol

**kkwus74** · #12 05-12-2008 -

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Originally Posted by danger872

128 mb finally...took RIM long enough to notice we need more memory

Total memory is 1GB......thats hell of alot......!!.....lol

Hack173 · #13 05-12-2008 -

This BB is gonna be SICK!

~via BB 8320 (wap.pinstack.com)~

mac14x · #14 05-12-2008 -

Jeez, that berry is sweet. Im selling my pc to get that thing! haha and that dude waisted 800$ last week on ebay to buy that.....he just couldnt wait....

macallik · #15 05-12-2008 -

That is my next phone right there.