BlackBerry Bold 9000

Review summary: Research in Motion (RIM) is a Canadian manufacturer, known for the BlackBerry phones. Probably far and away the best handsets for mobile email, these smart phones are the suits' favorite ......

Pros: Excellent keyboard (for its size and form factor), Looks great, Has good multimedia features

Cons: The screen is rather small for a phone hitting the market in 2009, The camera could have been better, The software hasn't changed all that much and is still not user friendly

Verdict: In a nutshell, we do like the Bold. If you are looking for a BlackBerry phone, this one is probably the best you can get, with great business and good multimedia features. However, unless you typically wear suits and not pajamas, you should take a ...

Review summary: The term ' Crackberry' was coined with good reason, though you're probably wondering what berries have to do with cocaine? Well, it's the addiction I'm getting at. You see, the Blackberry smartphone came to earn its Crackberry nickname through the ...

Verdict: Navigation is courtesy of a small trackball, a nice design touch as it offers good control without too much sensitivity (unlike some touchscreen phones). The operating system has been modified from previous models and was incredibly easy to use. The ...

Review summary: Black As Usual, But Bolder Than Before Blackberry is what many would consider the king of smart phones. The large masses might not be impressed by their kind of phones, but these aren't made for those who want to use fancy headphones and play games ...

Review summary: The first thing you will notice is the fact that it has QWERTY keyboard, which will instantly raise questions as to how easy it is to type - a crucial factor when that is your only input device. Blackberry phones are renowned for their keyboards, so ...

Review summary: The very name of the BlackBerry Bold hints of a whole new experience from Research In Motion, but the company is overselling things a bit.

Pros: 3G at last! Excellent combination of smart design, performance and RIM's top-notch message handling. Even the camera shots look good

Cons: Chrome trim job feels like a knockoff. Keys a little on the flat side. Cheesy pleather back. Unimpressive battery life