Comments on: Round Robin: Questions About the BlackBerry Bold?

By: samantha

samantha — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:17:08 +0000

HI IM SAMANTHA I HAVE HAD THE BLACKBERRY BOLD FOR 3MONTHS AND TODAY IT WAS CHARGED AND EVERY THING AND IT WONT TURN ON AND WHEN I TRY 2 CHARGE IT IT WONT WORK ........SO IM GOING TODAY TO GET EAITHER A I-PHONE,INCITE,SAMSUNG ELERNITY,HTC FUZE,LG VU (WINE),PROPEL,SAMSUNG EPIX.YUP PROBLEY EAITHER IPHONE OR HTC FUZE WELL SINCE MY MOM IS GETING AN UPGRADE IN MARCH SHE CAN DO A EARLY UP-GRADEE AND ILL GET THE I-PHONE AND IF I DONT LIKE TRADE IT FOR THE HTC FUZE YUP THHATS WHAT IM GOING TO DO WELL THATS ALL I WANTED TO SAY THANKS FOR YOURE TIME WELL THANK YOPU AGING BYE BYE

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:00:37 +0000

wifi tethering? can i keep the phone in my pocket, and use it as a tethered modem for my iPod touch or my laptop?

By: James

James — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:42:19 +0000

I can't afford to buy one myself...

By: Jordan Hanna

Jordan Hanna — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:42:32 +0000

WINNING WOULD BE A DREAM COME TRUE.

By: rya lab

rya lab — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:07:56 +0000

Wooo! Let's go! I wanna win me some prize-age!

By: Amani

Amani — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:22:32 +0000

Can I have it?

By: zim

zim — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:01:15 +0000

hi i got my blackberry bold and i cant use the browser . everytime i try it keeps saying i have n active wifi connection and i do not know how to switch to gprs. thanks

By: Amani

Amani — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:36:24 +0000

How sexy is that bold!

By: .m.e.

.m.e. — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:44:43 +0000

it really does look like quite a good phone !!

By: cole

cole — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:46:01 +0000

how is the reception compared to the iphone after all the iphone doesn't get good reception at all

By: Scotty

Scotty — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:27:04 +0000

How does it feel in the hand. Too wide?

By: Jrock

Jrock — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:03:00 +0000

Is the bold better than the iPhone? =O

By: talljason

talljason — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:35:06 +0000

How do the Bold and iPhone compare for consumers not dependent on getting and sending e-mails...is there a certain feature other than e-mail that makes the Bold better than the iPhone?

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:26:53 +0000

I've seen it listed multiple times, but batter life is my question as well.

By: SomeAudioGuy

SomeAudioGuy — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:59:06 +0000

Really after your Spazz-out review of the Fuze, I'm really curious to see how you handle a non-touch screen phone.

What do you think of the total messaging package? Being able to receive IM without being IN the IM app?

By: talljason

talljason — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:05:34 +0000

Are there any applications that you loved on the Bold? Either on the BB OS or third-party?
Did you feel like you used the Bold "on-the-go"? Or was it a "stop & use" phone?

By: Jake

Jake — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:19:48 +0000

Bold is a beautiful phone!

By: yoyobo

yoyobo — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:46:58 +0000

awesome review

By: Garrett

Garrett — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:28:54 +0000

Fantastic review. I am currently on a BB and looking forward to a Bold or an iPhone. I have used both and both are great fantastic devices. There are tons of keyboard shortcuts you can look into. I stumbled across a lot of them while using mine. Having and iPhone I am sure you have a mac. Have you found any solutions to the BB syncing to mac catastrophe? If so please let me know!

By: Amani

Amani — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:04:19 +0000

Whether I get an iphone or blackberry, I won't be using the 3G Network(I don't want to pay for a data plan) How does the wifi compare on each?

By: Kevin Nuckols

Kevin Nuckols — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:01:08 +0000

I would like compare the the fuze web browser and the bolds experience.

By: lordzod01

lordzod01 — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:30:21 +0000

there are enough reviews to compare both the iPhone and bb indepth. Why do people keep blogging with stupid questions about browsers and battery life.

By: msbaylor

msbaylor — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:34:41 +0000

What is the cost of the blackberry data plan? What color bit depth does use? What's the picture resolution (talen from the camera) ?

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:06:17 +0000

Blackberries are famous for their email capabilities. However, I've heard the gmail experience on a BB is not that great (e.g. no push, haphazard 2-way imap synching, etc...). How does gmail on the Bold compare to on the iPhone? I'm looking at getting one of these devices, and the gmail experience is a huge factor for me. Thanks!

By: iAirmanshirk

iAirmanshirk — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:53:42 +0000

Was my comment deleted for now being in the form of a question...??

Okay.

Why is the blackberry track ball so hard to use, why is their user interface not been upgraded since the 90's and how are they still selling phones?

By: Ansar

Ansar — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:11:02 +0000

Why do these posts not make sense most of the time, why cant they just submit a post thats actually clear instead trying to be clever nd crack stupid jokes. Comon lads sort it out or get som1 who knows something.

By: Cherryhead25

Cherryhead25 — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:58:16 +0000

I think I have a legitimate question. How's the Bold sound as a phone, ya know like when placing a call? Is the sound quality good compared to the iPhone 3g, eh?

Also, did RIM launch their "App Store" yet and if so, how does it compare to the iPhone App Store?

By: bas.life

bas.life — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:39:01 +0000

I know this is pretty much a subjective question, but I watch many movies on my iphone; knowing the screen size differences, do you or anyone find watching video/movies on the bold enjoyable? Another question, will my movies formatted for the iphone play natively on the bold or do I have to reconvert them into a compatiable format?

By: Dan Hinze

Dan Hinze — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:13:55 +0000

So, if this is exclusively for legitimate questions about the BlackBerry Bold from an "iPhone" perspective, why is an iPhone being given away? Shouldn't a Bold be given away instead since most the questions will come from "iPhone" users inquiring about the Bold????

Anyway, here's my "Bold" question. Do third party GPS apps such as Google Maps work with the Bold yet?

By: Rene Ritchie

Rene Ritchie — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:04:42 +0000

ATTN: This thread is exclusively for legitimate questions about the BlackBerry Bold from an iPhone perspective.

Please post responsibly, and do not abuse our comment system.

Wow am I disappointed right now

By: Afrocane

Afrocane — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:42:56 +0000

I carry blackberry for work and iPhone as personal phone. The only advantage with the bb is the battery lasts a few days before needing a charge. The reason this is possible is coz I can't bring my self to listen to music, watch videos or surf the Internet in the stone age

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:36:41 +0000

Could iPhone users find any practical use for the BlackBerry Bold... like for scraping ice off of their windshields?

By: Devonair

Devonair — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:31:20 +0000

This could have been the ultimate device if they added a touchscreen to this form-factor...

By: kalil

kalil — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:59:08 +0000

i love the bold i think it perfect but the broswer and 3g need some fix

By: Bla1ze

Bla1ze — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:19:08 +0000

@Charlotte

Hands down iPhone wins here imo and I of course am a BB user!

By: Bla1ze

Bla1ze — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:17:27 +0000

@Steve

Their is more then one browser, being the "Internet Browser" the "Hot Spot Browser" and whatever lame wap browser your carrier wants to install (ie: medianet for AT&T) but essentially all function in the same way you can read a better explanation that I posted @ http://forums.crackberry.com/f3/why-do-i-have-different-browsers-ie-wap-internet-wifi-85060/

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:37:33 +0000

I was listening to the Crackberry podcast, and something Kevin said made it sound like there is more than one type of Internet browser on the phone. Is there more than one? What's up with that?

Secondly, is it possible that having more buttons on the phone make games more enjoyable than on our beloved iPhone?

Finally, just to get Kevin back, can we find some excuse to come up with a good name to call the BB in retort to his "Oh Frack-phone" label....???

By: Jonathan Kutz

Jonathan Kutz — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:01:52 +0000

How is the battery case cover in terms sturdiness? I always found myself playing with the cover on my palms, taking it on and off alot.

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:14:27 +0000

in terms of applications, which one has better selection and more powerful/useful apps? access, costs, etc??

By: Derek

Derek — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:11:30 +0000

browser head to head? Battery comparison ? Please?

By: Bla1ze

Bla1ze — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:03:54 +0000

Oh yeah...my reasoning as well, I don't have an iPhone to advise ppl of what the comparisons are, so better I not say anything then look a fool

On that note, I can haz iPhone? <--had to say it

By: Bla1ze

Bla1ze — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:01:21 +0000

Hehe!! I won't crash this question fest like I did over @ android central http://androidcentral.com/round-robin-questions-blackberry-bold/ I'll just tip my hat to Rene for the mention.

By: James

James — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:22:37 +0000

How was the Bold's radio reception compared to the iPhones?

By: Glenn

Glenn — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:22:14 +0000

How does the app store and browers compare?And how does apps like aim and facebook compare

By: The Reptile

The Reptile — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 03:27:16 +0000

1) The BBB browser. How well does it work? Is it frustrating to have a good screen but no compelling interface?

2) Media capabilities. How do they compare to the iPhone?

3) Non-NOC email. Can you do this on the BlackBerry and if you can how well does it work?

4) Navigation. How long does it take to navigate to screens using the trackball? Are there other methods or is the track ball the only way?

5) If you don't email or text much is there a compelling reason to own a BBB?

By: frog

frog — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 03:02:36 +0000

Is there much/any lag in the menu system?

By: ernest

ernest — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 03:01:01 +0000

Deatscaller: the battery life is like Iphone when U utilize all the battery draining apps in the phone. Iphone has better internet speed and better browser thou, cuz its SAFARI.

By: Deathscaller

Deathscaller — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:49:34 +0000

Hows the internet speed and battery life compared to the iphone.

By: mb_iphone_fan

mb_iphone_fan — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:08:13 +0000

i would like to know about the typing comfort. is it more comfortable to type on that device than on the iphone? is the wifi connection better than on the iphone?

By: bas.life

bas.life — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 01:44:42 +0000

i wish blackberry had better native implentation with mac os, instead of relying of third party software, ie-missing sync. It was just hit or miss with pocketmac for me...

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:13 +0000

How many minutes does it take to figure out where things are? And does it come with a giant magnifying glass to read emails?

By: Bear

Bear — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:44:26 +0000

How do the speakers sound. Are they tinny sounding and are they loud enough?

By: Tk

Tk — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:30:42 +0000

another question i've had was, it looks kinda big, is it heavy? or in other words, is it small/light enough to fit in your pocket without feeling uncomfortable?

By: Touch Me

Touch Me — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:26:57 +0000

How does the battery hold up with heavy internet use compared to the iPhone?

By: Jhauser3

Jhauser3 — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:30:36 +0000

How does the browser compare? I have used the black berry browser in the past and it was not even close to safari. Has RIM made steps towards a better browser?

By: Rey

Rey — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:53:17 +0000

Could you compare video quality on the two screens? Same resolution but does it look better on one than the other?