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

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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)

HTC Touch Pro

The Touch Pro is HTC's flagship phone for 2008 and expands on the premium Touch Diamond with a full QWERTY keyboard and expandable microSD storage. Nearly all the specifications between the Touch Diamand and Touch Pro are the same, including the screen, interface, and connectivity options that include WiFi and 3G wireless. The Touch Pro is the second HTC device to use the TouchFLO 3D interface which is one of the most graphically intensive mobile device interfaces released in 2008.

Pros & Cons
Pros:

•High resolution screen
•Integrated GPS
•Expandable storage
•QWERTY keyboard
•High quality camera

Cons:

•Expensive
•Uses Windows Mobile for the Operating System

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Specs

* 2.8" touch screen
* 640x480 resolution
* TV-out capabilities with optional cable
* 3.2MP camera with auto focus and flash
* integrated GPS
* WiFi and HSDPA connectivity
* microSD slot
* battery: 400 minutes of talk time, 450 hours standby

Samsung Instinct

The Samsung Instinct is a Sprint-specific mobile device that aims to compete with Apple's iPhone. The interface is touchscreen (no keyboard and no stylus) with 3 additional navigation keys. A web browser is included with built-in web apps for weather, news and sports. It uses Sprint's 3G EV-DO Rev. A network and has built-in GPS navigation using Telenav software. The Instinct comes with 2 batteries, each with a battery life of 5.75 hours, allowing you to swap one for the other if one runs out.

Pros & Cons
Pros:

•Standard headphone jack - no need for adapter
•Visual voicemail lets you choose the messages you want to listen to
•Comes with 2 batteries
•Great GPS navigation

Cons:

•Slow web browser
•GPS maps don't go into landscape mode

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Features

* 3.1" touchscreen
* Web browser
* 2MP camera
* Removable batteries
* 5.75 hours battery life (talk)
* 2GB microSD card included (expandable memory up to 8GB)
* Standard headphone jack
* Visual voicemail
* Landscape QWERTY keyboard
* Music player
* Video player

BlackBerry Bold - Cell Phone

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
•Very similar in size to the Apple iPhone
•WiFi access (802.11 a/b/g)
•Twice the resolution @ 480 x 320
•Expandable memory with microSD cards up to 16 GB

Cons:

•Small display compared to iPhone
•Not a touch screen

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)