The BlackBerry Bold 9000 for Telstra
Tom on January 24, 2009
I took a comprehensive look at the BlackBerry Bold back in 2008, and was very pleased with the well-rounded device, and we’re pleased to bring you another first-look for this device – the Bold 9000 for the Telstra Next-G network in Australia.
The device has been fully released to the consumer and business markets now, and here in Australia, Telstra are offering the Bold on their Next-G Business tier.
We have taken a look around the device, finding things put together a little better than the pre-production device we saw earlier on, and the software feels much more complete.
Rather than repeating the review of 2008, we have put together some photos of the BlackBerry Bold 9000 for Telstra, along with its packaging:
In fitting out the Bold’s packaging, Telstra have chosen a branded sleeve over a totally new box outfit.
On the rear side of the sleeve, a large graphic and legible type illustrates the standard features, as well as Telstra add-ons such as BigPond Music.
The standard BlackBerry box sits inside the sleeve.
Telstra’s BlackBerry Bold is the standard unit with no colour customisation.
A Telstra branding has been added to the face of the device.
Comparison time! The Bold gives the impression of w-i-d-e, but in actuality, it’s not too much wider than Apple’s iPhone 3G.
In thickness, there’s not much in it between the Bold and iPhone 3G.
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Reiterating our sentiment from our 2008 look the carrier-less BlackBerry Bold, this is a sleek, stylish and thin device. The software is now less buggy, which is a big improvement.
In Australia, Telstra maintains the fastest, and largest, mobile 3G network, so the Bold is a strong performer over-the-air. Telstra’s networking advantages make this device even better for lifestyle, or business use.
It’s our pick of the business smartphones – but will it retain that title once the Curve 8900 arrives later this year?
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