BlackBerry RIM 9000

The BlackBerry RIM 9000 is a brand new phone also known as the “BlackBerry RIM 9000 Bold”. It was announced in May 2008 as the successor to the popular BlackBerry 8800 with a number of groundbreaking evolutions in software design, screen quality, and overall design. Many people consider this smartphone to be the BlackBerry device that is designed to take on Apple’s upcoming iPhone 3G in the enterprise environment, and even dip into the high-tech consumer market as well.

The BlackBerry RIM 9000 is a quad-band GSM device capable of global roaming. This means that it can be used almost anywhere in the world by simply switching out the SIM card when you arrive at your destination. Furthermore, the BlackBerry RIM 9000 makes use of the best 3G data transfer technology, allowing for HSDPA access at 3.6 Mbits/second nearly anywhere in the world thanks to tri-band 3G support.

Measuring in at approximately four and a half inches by two and a half inches by a half of an inch and weighing in at approximately 133 grams, the BlackBerry RIM 9000 is a monster of a device. While you could probably get away with slipping this into a pair of jeans, you’re going to be better off keeping the BlackBerry RIM 9000 in a briefcase or a purse.

With the introduction of the BlackBerry RIM 9000, RIM has improved the battery life slightly, though not staggeringly. Expect to get approximately five hours of talk time or 312 hours of standby time on a single charge. Not bad for a smartphone, but not great either.

The BlackBerry RIM 9000’s screen has improved greatly in scale, but not necessarily in color quality. The front screen measures in at a massive and beautiful 480 by 320 pixels, though it supports only 65k colors. Compared to other phones like the Nokia N95 and the iPhone 3G, the BlackBerry RIM 9000 is not particularly impressive at viewing photos and videos.

Unfortunately, the BlackBerry RIM 9000 is still lacking in the camera department. Although it does offer 5x digital zoom, a flash, and video support, the camera is capable of only 2.0 megapixels.

Like many of the BlackBerry devices before it, the BlackBerry RIM 9000 offers support for a wide range of audio and video formats. Memory can also be expanded via microSD, though there is 1GB of built in memory already.

Other features include a full QWERTY keyboard, Internet browsing support, Wi-Fi support over 802.11 a/b/g, a large phone book, an alarm, a calendar, a notepad, a to-do list, a calculator, numerous voice commands, email support, and GPS support.

Pros

• Gigantic feature list
• 3G, Wi-Fi, and GPS support
• Large screen
• Full QWERTY keyboard
• The most stylish BlackBerry to date

Cons

• Somewhat decent battery life
• Poor camera
• Not much built in memory
• Screen could be of higher quality

Overall

The BlackBerry RIM 9000 is a feature fanatic’s dream phone. It has practically every advanced feature available to phones today, making it an impressive device. While businesspersons will definitely be happy with the BlackBerry RIM 9000, it may not meet the expectations of the average consumer with its shorter battery life, average camera, and less vibrant screen. If you can get this at a low price, it is definitely worth the investment.