I meant to write this story up over a month ago after returning home from WES, but between all of the KickStart, Javelin and Thunder hype of the past few weeks it totally slipped my mind (CrackBerry A.D.D. is a real disorder ya know!). So here it is, back to the device of now, the BlackBerry Bold...
One of the things I first noticed upon firing up my BlackBerry Bold, and have continued to be impressed by, is the quality of sound coming out of the device. For a smartphone, it's loud, it's clear and surprisingly if I place it on a desk in front of me and crank up the tunes, the music fills the room with an almost surround sound-like effect.
Back at WES, after observing that others were as impressed by the Bold's sound as I was once they had some hands-on time with it in the BlackBerry Bold room, I dug a little deeper into the subject. During a walk-through of the Bold with a friendly and informative RIM employee (thanks again!), I learned the secret to Bold's sound - it's all about managing the airflow! RIM actually has a team of audiophiles that spend their days figuring out how to make BlackBerry smartphones sound as good as possible, and a big key to acheiving awesome sound lies in managing how air flows within and out of the smartphone casing. More Airflow = Better Sound.
Take a look at the pictures above and you can see the exit points of this air flow equation. Notice how the Bold differs to the Curve and 8800 in terms of the location, size, and placement of the 'sound ports' (I'm sure there's an official term for this that I'm not aware of) on the casing of each device. The 8800 has one sound port at the top while the Curve features two small ones, also at the top. On the other hand, the BlackBerry Bold has three spacious sound ports - one at the top, and one on either side of the device. These additional ports on the left and right side of the casing help throw the sound out in multiple directions, contributing to the surround sound effect mentioned above. Internally, I'm sure there have been some improvements that help contribute to the magic, but I don't know exactly what those are so we'll end it at that.
There you have it, awesome sound coming to a BlackBerry Bold near you.... start the countdown!
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Another reason to get a bold....can't wait for the bold
Sound Port is exactly what they're called. They're used to help dissipate standing waves(muffled sound) inside enclosures and and help distribute sound.
That's great cause my Curve doesn't sound that great.
As if i needed more reasons to buy a BOLD...
Let's just hope those lovely sound ports don't allow dust to easily get under my screen, even with a skin on my curve it dust still got under there, just don't tell Rogers that's the REAL reason I exchanged my device 3 times lol!!
Many people have been dying for more info about the BOLD, and here you are Kevin, holding many of its secrets within you. Anyhow, When I get my BOLD, Ill make sure to blast the volume and test out the improved sound.
I think *most* of the secrets have been divulged... just read through the long review: www.crackberry.com/blackberry9000
interesting post, glad to hear more information.
I want that BB sooooo bad, sorry to my girl Pearl, but the BOLD will be mine...oh yes it will be mine
Does this mean it may be possible to modify our curves to get improved sound? Any very brave dremel wizards out there?
Spoken like a TRUE CrackBerry Addict!
I was seriously thinking the same thing.
Time for some Curve renovation!
I always wondered what those little things on the top of my Curve were! I'm impressed!
really, wow! my opinion would be that you are about as sharp as a bowling ball.
I always wondered what those little things on the top of my Curve were! I'm impressed!
Thanks Kevin. You continually amaze me with your posts. Keep it up!
You know, I've been pining for the Kickstart, but the more I see of the Bold, the more I want it! I just wish T-Mobile would have gotten it first.
When do you think at&t will get the Bold? More reasons to get it now ....
The useful Bold doesn't come out til next year and all these lovely, information posts are making me want next year to come now!
Damn you Telus for making us wait so long!
i drilled three holes right over the speaker in my curves backplate really increased sound volume and how often i take it apart and clean it too but for me it was worth it.
THAT IS AWESOME!
Interesting comment about the dust - my 8310 screen is full of it... any ideas how I take it apart?