BlackBerry Bold

The BlackBerry Bold (aka RIM BlackBerry 9000) is the latest smartphone (announced on May 12, 2008) from RIM to be released sometime in the summer of 2008, expected to retail for around $300 - $400. The Bold has high-speed data connectivity with support for 3G networks (quad-band EDGE and tri-band HSDPA) and WiFi (802.11 a/b/g). Other improvements over the BlackBerry Curve including a doubling of CPU speed to 624 MHz and a doubling of screen resolution to 480 x 320 resolution display (Half-VGA). The BlackBerry Bold is a competitor to the latest 3G version of the Apple iPhone announced on June 9th, 2008.

Pros & Cons
Pros:

•3G network connectivity
•Faster CPU @ 624 MHz
•Built-in GPS
•WiFi access (802.11 a/b/g)
•Very similar in size to the Apple iPhone
•Twice the resolution @ 480 x 320
•Expandable memory with microSD cards up to 16 GB

Cons:

•Not a touch screen
•Small display compared to iPhone

More information

Features

* 624MHz Intel PXA270/Marvell Tavor PXA930 processor (increase from 312 MHz)
* data connectivity: 3G (HDSPA + EDGE), WiFi (802.11 a/b/g)
* screen: 480 x 320 (up from 320 x 240) (size ??) with 65,000 colors
* operating system: BlackBerry OS 4.6
* redesigned keyboard
* memory: 1 GB built-in + expandable microSD up to 16 GB
* dimensions: 4.5" H x 2.6" W x 0.5" D
* weight: 4.7 oz
* 2 megapixel camera + flash
* GPS functionality
* price: $300 - $400
* release date: Summer 2008 (speculative)