The latest addition to the phone which is of considerable note is the optical track pad. Possibly a salute to the touchscreen phones that abound (including the BlackBerry Storm), the optical track pad sits flush against the body of the phone, seemingly innocuous. It is deceptive though as the pad is quite a bit more powerful that its predecessor. It supports swipe gestures and manages a significantly faster navigation of the phone in general.
There is a 3.2 megapixel camera, complete with an LED flash. Again, this is step up from the previous Bold which only had a 2 megapixel camera. While the BlackBerry isn't meant to snap art-quality pictures, 3.2 megapixels are lower than average in the phone market.
The screen is high-resolution with 480x360 pixels supporting HVGA.
Connectivity (9/10)
The BlackBerry has every conceivable connectivity option, including GPS, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, and Bluetooth. The T-Mobile version of the device also supports WiFi calling; an option that will reduce spending on call minutes a great deal.
Performance (9/10)
The 256 MB built-in application memory is definitely improved as it as doubled in size from the first Bold. Application loading and transitions are visibly faster as a result. The processor is quite a bit stronger as well, so the overall operation of the phone is much snappier than before.
Value for Money (8/10)
The phone accomplishes what it sets out to do admirably, so it is definitely value for money. The only changes that would have made a positive difference are that the screen is quite small and that the camera could have potentially been better.
Pros
+ Excellent design, continues the classic trend of the previous Bold
+ Keypad has improved, with texture to add to the ease of typing
+ Optical track pad has replaced the trackball, and now supports swipe gestures
+ 256 MB RAM, and faster processor
+ Screen resolution is excellent
Cons
- Improved camera, with 3.2 megapixels - but still on the low side comparitively
- Screen is quite small
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