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A closer look at the BlackBerry Bold 9790

by Bla1ze on 26 Oct 2011 05:03 AM
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BlackBerry Bold 9790

Previously, we got to see the BlackBerry Bold 9790 caught up in some blurry cam. Now though, we're getting a much better look at the device and those buttons that most folks seem to not really like. For fans of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 / 9780, you'll be pleased to know the BlackBerry Bold 9790 retains its 5MP camera with autofocus and we're told the device just generally feels lighter then previous iterations. You can catch some more shots past the break. Plus, if you were annoyed by where the charging port was on the 9700 / 9780 -- take a look at where it is on the 9790. ;)

Thanks, @moha87_

BlackBerry Bold 9790
BlackBerry Bold 9790
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Posted by longuser12 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

looks good but, looks like I wont be able to use my charging docks

 
 
Posted by Auli Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

It's also thinner I think than the 9700/9780

 
 
Posted by Connor83 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

Yeah I like that charging port.

 
 
Posted by shabbs Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

It's about time they put it there... or at least somewhere not near the top of the phone.

 
 
Posted by X10tion Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

looks a bit on the "curve" side .. which to me is not a good thing for a "bold" .. God bless my 9900!

 
 
Posted by tomi150 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

I think I'll stick with my Bold 9930. But, for those who like the look and feel of the previous generation this will be perfect. (Although those buttons might be a hit or miss for some. )

 
 
Posted by antikorr Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

Am I wrong or 9790 looks a bit bigger than 9780? And the keyboard looks bigger and wider too. Overall, I like it. Sleek and stylish. Would buy it as a second device to accompany my Bold 9900. :)

 
 
Posted by ayush12345 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

Definitely my second device complementing my 9900.. Just waiting for it to come out !! ;-)

 
 
Posted by rais.aslam Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

yeah!!! Same with me!! Will be my 2nd device, replacing my 8900! horray!

 
 
Posted by Phill_UK Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

It's the same height and width as the 9780, just thinner.

 
 
Posted by con4n007 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

I'll wait for the full specs

 
 
Posted by Phill_UK Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

Specs are already out... same as the 9900/9930 except for the smaller screen and auto focus 5MP camera from the 9780.

 
 
Posted by codemaker Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

Woah what? Auto focus? This device just got that much more compelling.

 
 
Posted by BBFTW88 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

Ugly.

The buttons either side of the track pad are awful.

How they they design a phone as good looking as the 9900 and then design this?

 
 
Posted by UN4GTBL Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

x2. Those buttons are ugly. I didn't like them on the Torch, and I don't like them here...

I really hope this is not their new styling direction.

 
 
Posted by Revyrah Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

I said this before, and I'll say it again. I really like the way this device is shaping up. To me, the new buttons don't detract from the look of the device. It adds a sleek complexity that compliments that hybrid device. This is a device that is merging a few concepts from several different phones and making one very solid BlackBerry. I'm highly anticipating this model.

 
 
Posted by g-illes Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

What about OS version?

 
 
Posted by Bla1ze Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

BB 7.

Not like there is anything else it could be since both BBX and 7.1 are still in the works.

 
 
Posted by Slash82 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

I wonder if it will get a autofocus cam...

I love my 9900, but the cam drives me crazy.

Had a 8900 before that and the 3Mpx. Cam was MUCH(!!!!) better!
Don't laugh about me, but I think thats a important thing...

 
 
Posted by Bla1ze Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

"For fans of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 / 9780, you'll be pleased to know the BlackBerry Bold 9790 retains its 5MP camera with autofocus"

Guess ya don't care that much eh? lol. :P

 
 
Posted by Slash82 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

Thank you Bla1ze! :)

 
 
Posted by JunkieXP Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

I really dislike those new styled Buttons, they where integrated so nice in current designs such as my 9900.

Although the Charge Port wasn't bother me, it's not bad they've located it on the bottom now, I'm wondering if this replaces the "Induction Docks" cause that would be a bummer while an USB port wouldn't slide in a dock the way they do now =).

 
 
Posted by smartbuddy Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

The photo of the Bold 9790 is with an Arabic keyboard, seems Middle East may get this device soon!

Although, i will give it a pass since i am happy with my Bold 9900 and waiting for BBX phone!

 
 
Posted by Thor1972 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

It's not that the buttons are ugly, or that the charging port on another location is unhandy or anything...In fact I kind of like that....it's just that it's a completely different model than the previous 97XX series.

I went from a 9700 to 9780 and had hoped that the 9790 would be the exact same shape, so I would be able to use my old Otterbox and other accessories again on an upgraded version of my current BB...

Naw...now I think I'll just stick to what I have now. No need to replace yet (at all). And if I really have to switch to a newer BB, it'll probably be the 99XX. In that case I'll have to buy a new Otterbox and stuff anyway...

Pity...

 
 
Posted by Robert22 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

Which battery will get it? I hope the same as the 9780, not the weak one from the 9900.

 
 
Posted by Phill_UK Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

It's the same JM1 battery as in the 9900/9930

 
 
Posted by Robert22 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

Thats not good :((

 
 
Posted by Phill_UK Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

It's fine with the lower resolution screen.

 
 
Posted by Robert22 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

How can be a 1200 mAh batery be better than my current Seidio 1750 mAh battery in the 9780??

 
 
Posted by Phill_UK Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

Why are you comparing aftermarket with OEM?

 
 
Posted by Robert22 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

So what?

 
 
Posted by Robert22 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

The original battery of the 9780 is 1500 mAh, which is more than the 1200 mAh of the 9900. I really dont understand the downsize of the battery in the new Blackberry models. Totaly stupid.

 
 
Posted by MaxPayne79 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

agree.

 
 
Posted by AnotherBillJ Monday, Nov 07, 2011 107 days ago

The 9900 is the thinnest BlackBerry phone ever made. Giving it a larger-capacity battery would have increased the size of the battery.
We can't have it all.

 
 
Posted by edymott1 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

I really wanted this phone until they change the buttons :(

 
 
Posted by Vandeleigh Saturday, Oct 29, 2011 116 days ago

I call bs. Zero percent chance that the design of 4 buttons would be the deciding factor on a purchase.

 
 
Posted by Skeevecr Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

For those who dislike the new buttons, there might actually be ergonomic reasons for adding them to the narrower premium devices, whereas the wider devices and the cheaper models keep the single bar.

The lack of width either side of the trackpad could make it less reliable to select the bb and back buttons rather than the dial ones, if this is the case then you do have to wonder why they didn't stick with a similar design to the 9780's buttons instead though.

 
 
Posted by frankdlr1972 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

Huh?

 
 
Posted by olblueyez Tuesday, Nov 01, 2011 113 days ago

Yeah or they are cheaper to make than the flat buttons on the 9900. They look like the keypad keys on a cheap old curve. Probably cost the same too. Don't kid yourself about the keys being easier to find, people are using touch screens remember?

 
 
Posted by rkopsie Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

I love this phone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
 
Posted by Blackberry_boffin Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

Am I the only one wondering why RIM bothered making this device? I mean it's either get the 9900/9930 or the older Bold devices.
The charging port makes sense on future Blackberrys as with the advent of BBM Music, some may want to dock their phones on a player.

 
 
Posted by zensen Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

ugly buttons? nope, capacitive buttons are though!!!!

I think on a smaller device like this, I think the buttons of the 9790 would better.

The keyboard definitely looks bigger and seems to wrap almost around the edges. I wonder if that will cause problems later?

anyways, the back looks crappier than the 9780 and the 9700 before that.

 
 
Posted by horne527 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

Horrible buttons, can't get away from them :(

 
 
Posted by simonstark Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

Exactly. Those buttons are disgusting.

 
 
Posted by nat750 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

Buttons this, buttons that YAAAAAWWWN. Im baffled as to why the camera is staying the same with no upgrade (Still a good camera though MUCH better than 9900) the only thing that will stop me getting this phone is if they downgrade the battery to the 9900 one. If that was the case id rather stick with my 9700/9780 as ive done for the last 2 years. I like to check out the new BlackBerrys when they come out (Torch/Bold Touch 9900) but have always came back to my 9700/9780. Guess i need that battery life more than most other things. Must say i do miss the touch screen but can live without it. So heres hoping this has the same reliable battery & i will definitely get this.

 
 
Posted by Robert22 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

Exactly! I really dont understand why RIM removed the perfect battery from the 9780 and put the crappy one from the 9900!!!

 
 
Posted by Slash82 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

I think it's because of the slimmer design of the 9900!
They also needed a slimmer battery.

And I think the 9790 will get the same battery because the can buy a higher number of that type so they might get better prices?

 
 
Posted by Robert22 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

Thats a problem o RIM, not mine. I want phones with a solid battery as I always have got from RIM before.

 
 
Posted by QuiltedHarped50 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

The battery for 9000 and 9700 is the same! But 9700 is far more better in battery life than 9000 am I right? Its all because of the smaller screen and smaller keyboard(less power for backlighting the keyboard) so I think... 9790 will have the bless of 9780/9700 battery life.

Ps:sry for bad english

 
 
Posted by Robert22 Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 119 days ago

Its because of the better and newer HW components. The 9790 will get a 1200 mAh battery, which is the same as the one in 9900. And this battery is horrible.

 
 
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