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Posted by clint128 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

cool

 
 
Posted by Jaredius Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Grats. Does the trackpad glow around the edges as seen in all other pics and vids? In your video it looked chrome and no illumination.

 
 
Posted by Pr3ston27 Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

It does glow take a closer look when he says " woo it booted up so fast" its glowing ftw (:

 
 
Posted by Abrante Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

I am still excited about the phone. The 188.9mb free app space from the supposed 768mb is kind of disappointing but hopefully that will be addressed in the future. As of today I have used only 40 or so extra MB on my 9780 so w/e :o)

 
 
Posted by feldmen01 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

188MB might seem like a small amount of space, however apps on the app world are generally small in size, and I don't foresee any massive applications hitting the phone until QNX, at which time RIM will introduce a lot more application storage space.

This is very smart of RIM, it keeps costs down for the consumers.

 
 
Posted by Darlaten Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

No, it is extremly dumb for RIM to keep doing this. The reason why there are no "massive applications" is because RIM has continued to live in the era of 1.44 meg floppy disks and hasn't adapted to the times. Also, memory is extremly cheap so there is no massive savings for consumers to not include it. There would, or could, be greater apps if RIM actually included true storage capabilities on their phone.

 
 
Posted by mustangv8 Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

I agree, great post. Nobody should believe RIM is doinganyone a favor by skimping on their products.

Do you enjoy buying small pizzas for the pricce of a large? Oh wait, the pizza place is doing me a favor by charging me more, for less product.

 
 
Posted by zeDuffMan Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

But to buy the phone unlocked in the UK, it is more expensive than an iPhone. They haven't really kept costs down at all. Same with the non-autofocus camera.

 
 
Posted by Gkins3 Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

189 megs free is EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING! On my 9780 is have over 35 apps installed and still have 191 megs free now. That's enough to make me rethink the purchase. I would hate to go back to the era of needing to delete apps just to install a new theme.

 
 
Posted by redk Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

hell fuccken yeah!!! how about shipping one if those over to the good ole U S of A kevin??? lol congrats on your official bold!!! It'll be sweet we get it here at T-Mobile.

 
 
Posted by diegonei Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

U S of A haha priceless Borat quote!

 
 
Posted by Xader Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Yeah, "US of A" predates Borat by about 225 years...

 
 
Posted by CrackersB21 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

a bit many?

 
 
Posted by sergesc Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Are you sure you don't want to give away the last (more specifically, to me)? lulz

Congrats on your new phone, fearless CB Nation leader.

Wait wait wait, ONLY 128MB of RAM available??? The OS takes 640MB??? Ouch...

 
 
Posted by InnerChild Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

It was 188, not 128! Still... expected more.

 
 
Posted by sergesc Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

thanks for correcting me, my eyes "typo'd" lol. But still, I've been hearing all this deal about the amount of RAM these devices have, and I had hope for 1GB of which 768MB were available, or at the very least 768MB and around 400-500ish available, but nowhere near less than 200MB!!

 
 
Posted by slant Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

There also looks to be pre-installed software on there. Which will take up room.

 
 
Posted by Babybananaa Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Yayy! There is hope that it may appear in the UK ever so soon!

 
 
Posted by Shlooky Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Hehe Kevin, you are such a kid, never seen anyone this excited about anything as you demonstrated in this video.

:)

 
 
Posted by TheAmazingHarold Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Omg you should see me at a Metallica show :p I go into 11yo girl mode. It's totally embarrassing.

On topic though... I am pretty pumped for this phone! Too bad I've only had my 9780 for like 4 months.

 
 
Posted by leontam Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

The boot up time is sure fast! Good for you Kevin

 
 
Posted by bigtime2 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

I thought so too. It didn't seem fast on previous leaked videos, as well as videos from BB World back in May. I'm glad it's faster than older phones.

 
 
Posted by jsn204 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

6gb card? cmon kevin.. lol :p

 
 
Posted by Kevin Michaluk Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

HAHA. Yeah.. that was dumb. I really wasn't thinking.. zoned out... CrackBerry drunk!  Talking built-in storage there (Rogers doesn't ship it with a microsd card apparently).

i guess 8gb of onboard storage, though only 6.1 free on first bootup from rogers. have barely used it yet to see what's preloaded.  

 

 
 
Posted by Connor83 Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

I thought the 8gb would be for apps too. What gives?

 
 
Posted by MrsD. Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Come on AT&T. I'm ready for my upgrade!!!

 
 
Posted by mnhockeycoach99 Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

Sounds like us AT&Ters are gonna be waiting until late November to get our hands on anything other than a Torch 2.

 
 
Posted by anguuusss Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

i kno!! it sucks! damn att has to be one of the last carriers to get it

 
 
Posted by InnerChild Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Just confirms that these new BB7's are awesome!!! Thanks for sharing your excitement... will have to hold me over until I can unbox my own 9850!

 
 
Posted by jinxednuance Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

188M free app space on a clean install? that's sad. :(

 
 
Posted by ibcop Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Very nice......I wanna get my beaters on one!!

 
 
Posted by BBMale Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Hell yeah, you're a lucky guy! You know, that you made 3 other people mad about getting their device later cause your so crazy to buy a whole bunch of it. But that's ok. Congratz to the best deal for weeks. An please drop that damn failPhone4 away!!! ;-)

 
 
Posted by SnoopTodd Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

looks so sweet! But i actually think i am going to get the 'fiddy'. But this looks so good! Should I get all of them? Can someone loan me $1500??

 
 
Posted by vx1 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

wooo! its alive

hahaha , awesome its out go get one, get 4 ROFL :)

the touch screen is definitely useful to have when you cant get the key right away love it!

 
 
Posted by ofutur Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Time to take a picture of the manual to see if the camera is as bad as the ones on the PlayBook when it comes to shooting something close.

 
 
Posted by Donnee Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

roll on the uk launch :)

even if i am stuck in a contract for the next 3 months i may consider buying out of it for one of these :D

 
 
Posted by bigtime2 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

I'm buying it at full price too.

 
 
Posted by BewitchedWitch21 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

I don't even use bb anymore, but this video is so funny. And all the contents..."blah bah blah blah".

 
 
Posted by longtail Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

troll

 
 
Posted by akimm911 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

HOW MUCH DID IT COST KEVIN ???? 549?

 
 
Posted by Kevin Michaluk Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

i upgraded three of them on contracts...

the fourth one i bought outright - was $615.99 after tax.

 
 
Posted by gods84 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

i can upgrade mine 6mths prior on works contract which isnt until may 2013... i don't think i can wait that long!! it looks way to awesome. might just have to buy outright and sell the 9800 to make some money back.

 
 
Posted by akimm911 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

thank you! will buy mine tomorrow from one of these Rogers here in Waterloo :)

 
 
Posted by teclarke Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

Im in Waterloo too buddy! I called Conestoga and they were like "we have them is store but we can not release until Saturday" Let me know if you get your hands on one! Also pricing information, specifically on a 3 yr contract. Email me - t.e.clarke89@gmail.com!

 
 
Posted by teclarke Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

How much for a 3yr contract. Bell has it apparently for 169.99. So im wondering if Rogers is about the same :S i hope soooo 249.99 on a 3 yr is nutss

 
 
Posted by shankeith Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

ahhh Kevin! you beat me to it!

heres my unboxing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq2m92EzgJw&feature=youtu.be

 
 
Posted by Abrante Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

congrats! the responsiveness of the touch seems priceless.

 
 
Posted by bigtime2 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Haha, almost got in an accident. Gotta get your fix no matter what.

 
 
Posted by Marc_Paradise Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

I posit "no matter what" should exclude putting lives of other people at risk ;)

 
 
Posted by Kevin Michaluk Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

good job shankeith!

 
 
Posted by longtail Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

That was a great unboxing vid, Thanks

 
 
Posted by JMarshall123 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

any news bout the other phones for this year

 
 
Posted by Siiid Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

you lucky man....

 
 
Posted by Karmaloop Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

188 MB for applications? Wow...really small.

 
 
Posted by DIPPYNA2 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Thx for posting Kev!!!

 
 
Posted by JonSeals Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

This is the first time I've looked at a blackberry since getting an iPhone and actually wanted one. When Verizon gets this I'll probably open another line for it, though I really hope they can reduce the amount of RAM being used for the OS.

 
 
Posted by luna9698 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Damn you are lucky!!! Still waiting on Big Red...

 
 
Posted by mavsguy842 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

VZW shows 6 Results for BlackBerrys, but is only showing 3 Curves (2 pre-owned) and a Storm 2...which means the Bold 9650s (camera and no camera) are not for sale, with at least the new Bold coming soon. You don't stop selling a product before its replacement is ready.

 
 
Posted by mjs416 Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

Seemed to recall seeing a list of phones set to be discontinued and I believe the 9650 was one of them. While I am hopeful - I dont think the removal of these phones from the site has anything to do with the new 9900's.

 
 
Posted by mavsguy842 Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

Previously, the site said there were 8 Results, but only showed 6 phones, the 4 that are showing now, + two Bold 9650s. Now it says there are 6 Results but shows only 4.

It's the persistence of those 2 missing phones even after they took the Bold off the website that I think means the new Bold is coming.

 
 
Posted by bowledbybold Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

finally......!! thank you lord

 
 
Posted by J09GTSGraphite Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Kevin, I'm in Wpg! Share the Crackberry love.... :P

 
 
Posted by Kevin Michaluk Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

phone around! should be able to get at some future shops tomorrow

 
 
Posted by igotberryfever Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

hey kev, dose rogers use the same bands as att?

 
 
Posted by mnhockeycoach99 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Share the love with a friendly neighbor to the south (Minnesota) and send me an unlocked 9900. ;-)

 
 
Posted by bigtime2 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Congratulations, Kevin. I am just jealous I can't get one.

Thanks for the video.

 
 
Posted by MXBerry Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

I'm in loveeeeee!!!!!

 
 
Posted by jussimple Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Love the enthusiasm Kevin. I'll be just as stoked when I get mine. Just got to get Verizon on the same team. I guess that's what happens when a carrier runs to another platform, they don't get the RIM love. Well, enjoy and please put it through the standard stress tests. I'm eager to see what this bad boy can do.

 
 
Posted by djfawbz Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Did you get any of them off contract?

 
 
Posted by bowledbybold Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

only 180mb of application memory ??? are we sure about this ?

 
 
Posted by Kevin Michaluk Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

yep. at least on this OS build anyways.  GF's 9900 is the same, as is bla1ze's

 
 
Posted by UnknownError507 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

awww lucky you Kevin !!! now i have to w8 for my torch by august 12 !, BTW Kevin your Lord what do you think about the APP space ?? good or bad ?

 
 
Posted by Diggz92 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

That is the best looking Bold to date! Cant wait till i get my hand on one.

 
 
Posted by Diggz92 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

That is the best looking Bold to date! Cant wait till i get my hand on one.

 
 
Posted by Diggz92 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

That is the best looking Bold to date! Cant wait till i get my hand on one.

 
 
Posted by Diggz92 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

That is the best looking Bold to date! Cant wait till i get my hand on one.

 
 
Posted by Diggz92 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

That is the best looking Bold to date! Cant wait till i get my hand on one.

 
 
Posted by Diggz92 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

That is the best looking Bold to date! Cant wait till i get my hand on one.

 
 
Posted by Diggz92 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

That is the best looking Bold to date! Cant wait till i get my hand on one.

 
 
Posted by djblackberry9 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Straight ballin" , Rogers retention, your getting a call tomorrow morning!

 
 
Posted by Kevin Michaluk Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

yeah, i was kind of surprised to see that while recording. will see if it changes with an OS update. gotta play with it and see what rogers loaded up too, etc.

 
 
Posted by rtk777 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Very, Very nice. You definitely have some "JUICE". After your a little more familar with it, you have to let us know if you can get rid of an Rogers bloatware and if it helps out with the RAM.

I have to tell you, I appreciate all that you do for the legions and legions of Crackberry addicts and fans. Crackberry.com is the very first page I check out in the morning and the last page I go to before I go to bed. I am one of the ones that eat and sleep Blackberry. No other device shall come Blackberry, as long as RIM is in business and standing on its own.

 
 
Posted by munizv Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Very excited to get his unit, been bothering my Telus rep for weeks about it :)
Any indication on wifi hotspot capability to make it the perfect complement to my PlayBook? I've been holding off on getting a Telus mifi device in the hopes that this one does. (early marketting literature suggested it did but have not seen confirmation as of yet.)

 
 
Posted by tommykid999 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Looks great, but, the 188MB was a buzkill. Not liking that. (It definitely seems odd that it would be so low.)

 
 
Posted by icecoldtears4321 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Soo this answer may be somewhere in these many comments, but, anyone have any idea as to when this bold and the new torch phones will be released in the US??

 
 
Posted by eszklar Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Does the BB 9900 support Wifi HotSpot? Yes or No? Would like to see what new BB's are coming to Mobilicity.

 
 
Posted by No BB Drone Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

Yes that's what I want to know. And how does it browse. Because the 188 mb for apps thing is a real turnoff and if wifi personal hotspot is not included aswell , I will jump ship to iphone 5. Because that just shows that RIM will never learn. And why are their releases such a mess??

If a Iphone or samsung or htc is dropping you will know for weeks what the release date is. Now people were still guessing and just betting on and lucking on finding phones here and there. What kind of company is this?

 
 
Posted by gods84 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

CBK curious question...
is the CB decal on your now old bold a customized thing? I'd love that on the back on my soon to be new bold.

 
 
Posted by Kevin Michaluk Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

it's called a Coveroo. Get em from coveroo.com. they even have the crackberry logo in their catalog:

 

http://www.coveroo.com/custom#/qa:crackberry

 
 
Posted by Xader Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Wow! Only around 1 min to startup! I just clocked my 8900 on OS5 at just over 7 minutes. I'm pretty stoked for that kind of increase when I get my hands on a 9900.

One question Kevin (or anyone else who has gotten their hands on one):

Which headset does this come with? Is it the high quality premium pair, or the lower-quality triangular ones?

 
 
Posted by PagerRocka Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Ive been really excited for an unboxing vid as one of the few things we still didnt know about the bold was how it would be packaged.

 
 
Posted by soogriffin Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

nice. can't wait to get one. my husband has never seen an unboxing video. his response: this guy is a spaz." I said, it's kevin. he's excited. you should have seen him when he first used the playbook. his hands were shaking. lol ;)

 
 
Posted by UnknownError507 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

+1

I saw that vid to ;)

 
 
Posted by remmo Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Me want it

 
 
Posted by crookone10 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

thats garbage...att needs to get on the ball here

 
 
Posted by yhavush@gmail.com Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

I can't wait for Sprint to get this!> Can the touch screen be locked so it doesn't activate in a pocket?

 
 
Posted by dosto Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

188MB left for apps? OS and pre-installed apps take up 600MB? That can't be right. Maybe Rogers pre-loaded LOTS of apps on it?

Please update/explain/expound.

I'm not trolling or balking; still getting it day one, when it hits T-mobile, but only having 188MB would be very disappointing.

Gratz on new 9900s, Kevin. I think I'll go down to TMO store and see if they have any hiding in the back!

 
 
Posted by Pootermobile Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwww!!!!

 
 
Posted by Bob G Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

No 9900 from AT&T until November, but Vancouver's a 3 hour drive away ... I wonder if this will cause another riot. :P

 
 
Posted by tcseacliff Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

awesome phone! today is aug 9 when I watched this. it was in today's blog, but the unboxing showed june 29th? I did not know it was out that long?

 
 
Posted by stew4261 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

I really hope this isnt plagued with the double keystroke entry that the 9780 had, i had 3 9780s and had the same problem with all of them, supposed to b the best keyboard in the world!!!! Hmm i dont think so......

 
 
Posted by liquidmetal101 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Hey Kev, when are you putting up another review? Im dying here...just got back from Rogers and they wouldnt even let me touch the 9810 or 9900 and the two chicks working there were playing with them saying how cute they were, i almost lost it...lol.

 
 
Posted by UnknownError507 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

I could lost it to man !

 
 
Posted by rollzroyce Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Sooo jealous but you of all people deserve firsts!

 
 
Posted by Tariq.H Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

looking really good, hope they come really soon to wind mobile cuz i can't wait to get my hands on this:DD

 
 
Posted by tediprude Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Come on AT&T! You know I'm anxiously anticipating my new Torch 9810!

Peace...

 
 
Posted by crookone10 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

damn you and whoever got those today are lucky bastards....id give my big toe for one...not my thumb because i would need that for typing on that biotch

 
 
Posted by cooldan613 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

WOW I feel old w/ my 9650!

 
 
Posted by estarno Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

a) nerdy-est video ever, you sound like the guy from Superbad..

b) why do you need 4 of them?

c) the back looks ugly compared to iphone 4

d) not impressed, the memory space is disgraceful

 
 
Posted by slant Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

b) I thought he explained that quite clearly already.
c) How much time do you spend looking at the back of your phone lol.
d) Who knows what's pre loaded on those phones. You're jumping to conclusions after the first un-boxing. But to be honest, I've used 64mb total with 21 applications, and can't imagine putting 200% more applications on my phone and actually using them.

 
 
Posted by Jimcmf Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

So they are really out.
Wow, that is early ..... thought that next week was the first day.
And a few stores sold out? Wonder if they are going to do some inner store transfers.

 
 
Posted by John Yester Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

@ 5:50 in the video he has to confirm the date. Which is why it was off by one day.

 
 
Posted by Delil Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

congrats with the new phone ... enjoy it :-)

 
 
Posted by jkorah Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

@kevin from crackberry:

Pls do a comparison btw the iphone 4 with Ios 5 and Blackberry bold 9900:
-Volume
-Clarity
-retina display
-notifications
-calendar
-phone contact. go into detail on how much you can customize this with fields/labels
-calculator
-web

 
 
Posted by mastajeet Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

About Memory Issue:

Just like this, Kevin told us that the BB was used by the guys at rogers.
Maybe they load up a lot of app into it. maybe they record video on the memory of the device (does est device memory??). I dunno. but anyhow....i would not give a crap for 200mo for app..since they all are around 1-2 mo....

I'd like to see kevin's update on the phone he gave to his mom / GF / ADAM

 
 
Posted by Kevin Michaluk Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

GF's phone and Bla1ze's phone are both at ~180 megs of app storage as well.  so no just mine.

 
 
Posted by CL8Baller Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

I laugh for ghits and siggles when I read people complaining about the memory space. I have no idea what these people have planned for their devices, but no one needs to run BlueRay quality video games on any mobile device of that size nor do they need a ridiculous amount of applications sitting around as display icons.

If anyone begs to differ then go for it. But on a lighter note, a number of BlackBerry applications are relatively small and I feel you can fit a good number of applications on this thing and still not get the hour glass. We'll see, can't wait, there is a number of applications I would love to have on one device without having to uninstall/install constantly.

 
 
Posted by mastajeet Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

And lol @ kevin's 6gb card.

 
 
Posted by supermanjamil Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

KEVIN!!!! THAT BOLD DOES NOT HAVE LIGHT AROUND THE TRACKPAD IT IS CHROME!!!!! THAT WAS NOT PROMISED!!!!!

 
 
Posted by jeffydude Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Did you not watch the video? It has a light around it...watch when he turns it off.

 
 
Posted by Kevin Michaluk Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

SUPERMANJAMIL!!!!!!! YOU ARE WRONG!!!! IT ABSOLUTELY YES DOES HAVE THE LIGHT AROUND THE TRACKPAD. IT'S AWESOME!!! YOU'RE JUST NOT SEEING IT IN THE DAYLIGHT VIDEO. BUT IT DEFINITELY LIGHTS UP!!

 
 
Posted by TheAmazingHarold Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

I DON'T KNOW WHAT WE'RE YELLING ABOOOOUUUUT!

 
 
Posted by mnhockeycoach99 Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

LOUD NOISES.........

 
 
Posted by nabatron Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

AAAAAAAAHH GIVE ME A 9900!!!! NOWWWWWW

 
 
Posted by shabbs Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Riddle me this Kevin - how are the buttons that are now flush (call/menu/back/hangup)? Do they feel stiff like the 9300? I gots to know!

 
 
Posted by kirk26 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

It looks good, but I really want the 9810.

 
 
Posted by Chayron Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

It is available on T-mobile Netherlands to :D

 
 
Posted by Kelton Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

There seem to be a short list of questions being asked a million times:
1. What's the deal on the built in memory? Why so small?
2. WiFi hot spot?
3. Image quality from the camera? MACRO in particular.
4. Battery life
5. What are the improvements in web browsing?

If you can answer questions on these issues, you will have resolved the vast majority of questions. Most of the other stuff seems to be very similar to the previous bold 9650 ... only faster.

 
 
Posted by J4m3z420 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Do you have to remove the battery to access the MICRO SD???

Looks like that's a no. It is right above the top of the battery.

 
 
Posted by jamckin Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

The battery is in the way - it will not allow you to remove/insert a MicroSD while the battery is installed in the device.

 
 
Posted by coolcut Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

well that sux :(, though it does boot up pretty darn fast.

 
 
Posted by The Consigliere Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Congrats Kevin, I wish I could have seen the clerk's face when you told him/her that you'll take all four! LOL. I definitely have to check when I can upgrade because this phone looks awesome, not a big touchscreen fan but this one definitely has changed my mind with the added full keyboard.

 
 
Posted by christy05h Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

awesome to see the phones are finally rolling out...i cant wait to get my Bold 9930

 
 
Posted by BertoTweets Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

i think verizon's getting it soon look at this http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?p=6554012#post6554012

 
 
Posted by likonvampire Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Ahh what a day , I visited two different stores in the GTA ( Bovaird / Mclaughlin ) ( Hwy 7 / Dixie ) and nobody would give it out at an outright price to me :(

According to Rogers Reps. that should not be an issue , really confused :s

Can someone help me out ?

Please

 
 
Posted by racecar Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

I went to the rogers store inside bramalea city centre. in and out in under 5 minutes

 
 
Posted by birdman_36 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Lol I like the tone in Kevin's voice when he discovers only 188 megabytes for apps.

 
 
Posted by Slammer Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Kev What case you gonna put on that bold?

 
 
Posted by HunterRemington Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

I want this sweet candy now.

 
 
Posted by alainay4957 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

i was soo looking forward to this phone but i saw that they took away the top 2 buttons the one for lock and mute =/ real buzzkill for me since im always using pandora and music and its nice to use that to turn it off =(

 
 
Posted by coolcut Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

Hasn't this button just been moved to the side? between the volume keys?

 
 
Posted by 17.michal Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

I GOT ONE NOW TOO...AWESOME...

 
 
Posted by stitch69 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

omg i love how u just throw everything all over =))

btw, when are you gona ship one to trinidad for me kev? 8-|

haha

 
 
Posted by mavsguy842 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

On Verizon's website, when filtering smartphones by BlackBerry OS, it used to say 8 Results, but only show 6 pictures. Now it says 6 Results, but only shows 4 pictures: Curve 9330, Curve 9330 pre-owned, Storm 2 9550 and Curve 8530 pre-owned.

Looks like the two Bold 9650 (one w/out camera) are no longer for sale, so we should see at least the Bold 9900 very soon.

 
 
Posted by Jimcmf Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

I need a write up? Tell me EVERYTHING this phone can do. The guys at work all want an upgrade. I'm sure that they will do almost anything for these phones ....

 
 
Posted by babyblues76 Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

OMG! OMG! OMG! you are sooooo lucky! anyone willing to buy a kick-ass blackberry lovin' girl an early birthday present this is at the top of my list! my b-day is 8-12! wink wink! i am so jealous! your mom and girlfriend are SO lucky! :)

 
 
Posted by Jimcmf Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 286 days ago

Good to go over here:

http://gsm.t-mobile.nl/tmobile/RAPRD/BlackBerry-Bold-9900-Zwart/mbb9900b...

 
 
Posted by dark.noir Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

Hey Kevin, is the personal hotspot function on the BB7?

 
 
Posted by jasmeeroberoi Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

Congrats Kevin !!!! Can't wait for your updates on the device. I am stuck here with AT&T and hope they release it soon.

 
 
Posted by mavricxx Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

ONLY 188.9mb of App memory! I thought they were going to make the entire hard drive (8GB) app avail. I'm so disappointed, at least give us a FULL Gig for crying out loud. Now i really don't know if I want to buy these new BB. Hopefully the 9860 has more memory for Apps since they only put 4GB of Hard drive memory!

 
 
Posted by w0qj Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

Glad BlackBerry included a (pseudo) leather holster.

Hope that the Torch 9810 and 9850 will also include a leather holster also!
(I feel they all should include a protective leather holster for these Premium devices)!

 
 
Posted by Duo Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

188MB of Application Storage???

188MB was too little application storage for devices built in 2009.

My biggest issue with my current Blackberry is application storage space. Yes the device is slow, yes the screen is small, yes the browser is worthless rubbish BUT the thing that causes me problems almost everyday is the app storage space.

My email is set to be retained for 30 days but that doesn't happen because the device silently deletes emails when it runs low on space. I have multiple email accounts and because I use a number of IMAP accounts as well I can't just search the server in every case. Plus I travel abroad a lot so the email needs to be on the phone. This issue has caused me REAL problems while travelling.

I constantly have to uninstall apps to make room for others which means that I can't get the most out of the device and still emails get deleted.

Now even though the new device comes with 8GB of storage only 188MB of that is available for applications and email, etc, etc?

Thanks RIM your stupidity knows no bounds. This will NOT be the upgrade for my Bold and if this trend is followed with the other new devices it will be time to move on for sure like so many others have done already.

BTW some of you seem to be confusing the 768MB of RAM which is used for running the OS and the apps with the 8GB of storage, which is used to hold the ROM image, the apps, the data already on the phone, the 188MB of free application storage and the 6.2GB of media storage.

 
 
Posted by gtpointer Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

Firstly, with these new BBs, they are no slow, the browser is faster than iOS, and some people don't want/need a small tv screen as a phone.

You don't seem to understand how BBOS works either - the 768 RAM stores and runs the OS and apps, the 8gb (which seems inexplicably to be 6.2) is media storage, and there was no micro sd card for extra media storage included by rogers.

 
 
Posted by kjmenzel Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

I just finished setting up my 9900... gosh it's such a sexy beast of a phone. Took hours at the store to get it (some account discrepancies care of a 4 year old mistake Rogers made) but after that, all was well. Installed all my apps, everything is still running incredibly smooth. I'm in LOVE with this phone.

 
 
Posted by Jimcmf Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

What phone did you have before this one?

If you like it ....... quick, tell your friend to get one as well.

 
 
Posted by kjmenzel Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

I had a 9700 before this, and a 9000 before that. And I've already convinced at least one iPhone4 user to nab one of the new BBs (likely a 9900) - but he's not on Rogers so he has to play the waiting game a bit longer.

 
 
Posted by BeBold88 Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

omg i want this phone soooo bad. does anyone know when MTS will be getting them?? is there an unlock code for this bold yet??

 
 
Posted by Jimcmf Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

Website say:

Room to spareMemory: 768MB RAM, 8 GB eMMC
Expandable memory: Up to 32 GB uSD card(optional)

 
 
Posted by Ericgonz6794 Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

Is it a for sure thing that AT&T is getting it in November?:(

 
 
Posted by Jimcmf Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

Capture with confidence5 MP camera
HD video recording (720p)
4X Digital Zoom
Flash
Face detection and Image Stabilization
Geo-tagging
Zero shutter lag
Multiple scene modes

GSM Talk Time: up to 6.3 hours
GSM Standby Time: up to 12.8 days
UMTS Talk Time: up to up to 5.9 hours
UMTS Standby Time: up to 12.8 days
Audio Playback Time: up to 50 hours
Video Playback Time: up to 7.4 hours

Wi-Fi: 802.11 2.4 GHz b/g/n, 5GHz a/n
Wi-Fi® access to BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
Wi-Fi access to BlackBerry® Internet Bundle
Direct IP web browsing over Wi-Fi

Near Field Communication:
Operating Modes: accessory pairing and smart tag reading/writing

Find your way
Integrated GPS
Includes BlackBerry® Maps

Type and navigate
with easeCapacitive touch screen
Optical trackpad
ESC key to the right of trackpad
Menu key to the left of trackpad
35 key backlit keyboard
Dedicated keys: Send, End (Power), Menu, Escape, Camera (user customizable, convenience key), Volume Up/Down (Fwd/Rwd for media, Zoom for camera), Mute (Play/Pause for media), Lock (top center)

Powerful performanceProcessor: QC 8655 1.2GHz
Room to spareMemory: 768MB RAM, 8 GB eMMC
Expandable memory: Up to 32 GB uSD card(optional)

Live loudly
3.5mm stereo headset capable
Integrated hands-free speakerphone

 
 
Posted by jefo13 Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

bogus, another fake! when is this really coming out??

lol, jk

 
 
Posted by kuleke Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

How much money does this dude have haha!

 
 
Posted by ThaMunsta Friday, Aug 12, 2011 283 days ago

I can tell you he has more than 2481.48 lmao unless hes workin some MAD deals with the rogers guys haha

 
 
Posted by CL8Baller Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

AT&T you have a few weeks until I put my money into Rogers pockets.

But for the most part, I'm super excited, even more excited that it actually comes with a pseudo-leather holster. Can't wait, will call AT&T tomorrow and see what I can discover on their end, I've been holding on my upgrade since February! Will report back if I get any good news.

 
 
Posted by prophecy623 Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

188mb for apps, RIM YOU SUCK!!! apps will grow in size as the apps get better. they better update the OS to allow apps to go on the included 8 gb of memory.

 
 
Posted by djfawbz Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

AGREED!!!!!!!

 
 
Posted by karthik1234 Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

BlackBerry Booting error Solution
http://kayelen.blogspot.com/2011/01/blackberry-booting-error-solution.ht...

 
 
Posted by wolfyberry Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

Now,Can't wait for the full review by CrackBerry...what the pictures looks like,HD video,different games on liquid screen..etc!
Ooooh,man I so want this phone,but who knows when will it be avAilable on my carrier!? :(

 
 
Posted by Pr3ston27 Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

"188.9mb free app space" O.o i've got 256.9mb free space after installing 10 app on my 9780 lol smh

 
 
Posted by wguzman Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 286 days ago

189.9mb free app space. ROFL!!!!!

 
 
Posted by kidzgamesnet Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

Thanks for tutorial very useful!
Watch movies online

 
 
Posted by charandas Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

yaay....just got info from reliable sources...BB 9900 launching on 12-08-2011 in india.

 
 
Posted by periwinklemoon Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

lol, Kevin is like a kid at Christmas, hands fumbling racing through the unwrapping & voice shaking in anticipation, a true Crackberrian :) I remember trying the 9000 and in a quick test run could type perfectly on it. But, it was a bit heavy, felt more like for a man. Didn't want to switch carriers to get one, so struggled with the ever shrinking keyboards after that. I like that this has a tad more real estate, so keyboard should be a breeze. And the thinner, lightweight design is nice. I'm due for an upgrade, and am weighing options. Wonder if/when it will reach VZW?

 
 
Posted by JimmyBX Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

Pretty disturbing the 1 minute reboot time. I'm sure the phone had very few apps installed. My Storm 2 would reboot in that much time if it were factory out of the box. Like I said about these new BlackBerry phones- let me see how they do with 25 apps loaded onto them. Lets see if the OS stumbles and stalls and freezes like the rest of the OS do.

 
 
Posted by --Tommes-- Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

I dont get it. I have 21 apps installed on my Torch 9800 and it has 248 MB left. Thats a mass of application storage I'll never need - by far. So whats the problem with that 188 MB? Thats only a number.

 
 
Posted by lang007 Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

Nice. Can't wait to see your review.

 
 
Posted by chr1sg Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

That's awesome, but i think 188 MB of Applicationspace is really small.

 
 
Posted by rafiks Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

Is it possible to turn of the touch screen?

 
 
Posted by ericlc2 Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

No autofocus, no hotspot, low memory, great

 
 
Posted by s2by10 Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

C'mon AT&T! Can't wait to get this in my hands :)

 
 
Posted by DadaThePanda Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

Kevin, I feel your excitement. I was super excited watching your video unboxing of the Bold. I can only hope Sprint will release it soon. Can't wait to get my paws on that thing!!!!!

 
 
Posted by longtail Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

Thanks Kevin, that unboxing was great.

 
 
Posted by longtail Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

Hey, did it have little nibs on it for a charging dock? I saw some but it looked like they were on the top of the back???

 
 
Posted by kevinbishop Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

Kevin!! if you dont need your Bold 9870 may i pleeeeaaaase have it? i really need a new one! Thanks

 
 
Posted by bobbykun Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

count me in

 
 
Posted by CacairoLZF Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

i called T-Mobile USA about the release date, they said that is to be determined....for me this phone is looking like a October release. might as well buy it from ebay!!

 
 
Posted by scottlapointe Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

Sorry. I bought one from Rogers. Used it for the day then returned it omy way home.

A few gripes.

1. When holding it if any condensation occurs the back becomes slippery causing it to slip in your hand. At least for me it did. Was becoming annoying. Didn't matter ion environmental conditions I couldn't see myself using it for long periods of time.

2. When using the jog wheel to scroll on a webp page. If you scroll off the pad onto the screen the cursor would move to the bottom of the screen causing you to have to scroll more. It would be nice to have an option to turn the touch screen off.

3. The device froze a few times in the browser. Not a lot but enough for me to have to stop and wait for it to stabilize.

4. The screen while nice is too small to be used a lot for me. I can get around pretty quick with the trackpad. Hence it would be nice to turn the touch on and off would have been nice.

As for os 7 it's pretty snappy and fast. A much needed improvement. But if you have a 9780 I don't see the need to upgrade as of yet unless you need a new device.

Hope this helps some of you.

 
 
Posted by billybob64 Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

I got to play with one today . They just came into the store . They look great . The screen is nice and sharp with out being to bright . I hope there not going to be too expensive on contract .

 
 
Posted by djfawbz Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 285 days ago

Got mine today & WOW!!! Its a thing of beauty... typing on it gets addictive... the touch screen is an A-mazing addition... & the interface is so snappy & quick. Its a great device!!!!

 
 
Posted by ldsmaf Thursday, Aug 11, 2011 284 days ago

I have MANY apps on my Torch 9800, and I STILL have 244.1 MB left for additional apps. I still WANT the 9900, but straight out of the box and only 188 left????? I see a problem here.

 
 
Posted by ThaMunsta Friday, Aug 12, 2011 283 days ago

lol if you have 244 MB left I can't help but think you aren't really installing that many apps anyway soooo whats wrong with 190 mb? This isn't a competition to see who can have the emptiest phone.
If you said your Torch only has 40mb left for apps because you install literally everything, yeah I can see how there would be a problem ;) haha

 
 
Posted by tomcatvf41 Thursday, Aug 11, 2011 284 days ago

all rogers BB devices they are branded all over with their stupid logos. I'm with bell and I just got my BB Bold 9900 and has absolutely no branding what so ever on the phone or even when you turn on the device.

 
 
Posted by Jonathank Thursday, Aug 11, 2011 284 days ago

Lets Go Rim.....We Got This All The way.. Home Run For BB...now we need to make peace with android and combine to defeat the forbidden apple
Jonathan Kopycinski
MrKsBerry@Blogspot.com

 
 
Posted by DotNet Thursday, Aug 11, 2011 284 days ago

why there is no one for me :(

 
 
Posted by ThaMunsta Friday, Aug 12, 2011 283 days ago

I don't know if this has been cleared up but I think a few people are confused about what RAM is... The page Kevin is looking at says "Application STORAGE" as in Flash memory dedicated for installing apps... not RAM. RAM is for running apps not storing them. Since my 9700 is telling me i have 7mb left right now, yeah I'll take 190mb
Unlike the PlayBook I don't see anywhere on OS 6 that shows available RAM. OS 7 might be different but I know there are apps to show you this kind of information.
ALSO: the 6.0 GB is NOT a memory card that is the internal space meaning of the 8gb internal storage, after formatting and OS space 6.2 GB is left for everything else.
For some reason it says "Media Card is not presently inserted in the device" ... must have needed a reboot before it picked it up or something...
Anyway great unboxing... Thanks now I want this even more haha

 
 
Posted by CheerfulChe Sunday, Aug 14, 2011 282 days ago

Kevin, where's your latest classy tablemat?