The new BlackBerry Bold 9000 is the successor to devices like the BlackBerry Curve and the 8800.
It is evolutionary, not revolutionary. But RIM’s long years of experience really come through in the Bold, and it is far and away the best BlackBerry I’ve ever used.
Part of this is the elegance of the design, but a number of new features contribute as well, like the HVGA screen, HSDPA, and greatly improved software for working with Microsoft Office files.
The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 marks RIM’s first foray into an uncharted form-factor: a flip phone.
While flip-phones have been considered fashionable since the RAZR to fame circa 2003, the Pearl Flip shakes up the status quo. The phone packs the same innovative features that BlackBerry has become synonymous with, but in a form factor that both protects the screen and preserves precious pocket real estate.
On the Outside
Though unusual, the design grew on me, and ultimately stands out among RIM’s standard fare. The Pearl Flip, currently offered in black with chrome trimmings, shares the same mature style that the much-touted BlackBerry Bold 9000 boasts.
