A Guide To The Blackberry Bold
With the wide variety of phones available, it was usually only business types that would actually choose to have a Blackberry, and this was mostly due to its success as a communication device rather than all singing, all dancing smartphone. Blackberry has been trying to extend the appeal of its phones, and the improvements to the new Blackberry Bold are designed to make it more consumer-friendly.
The new Blackberry Bold still has the same layout and design as the previous version, and the majority of Blackberry’s mobiles, but a few pinches and tweaks have created a phone that is a little lighter and thinner. The polished materials and great build quality mean those who get on with the full QWERTY keyboard will get a very attractive phone, that looks and feels every bit like a high end smartphone. One of the benefits of the Bold being slightly wider (even after the recent reduction in its dimensions) is the decent sized display, with widescreen proportions. The resolution is high enough to make watching movies and viewing images enjoyable, and the text in emails, messages and on webpages is clear and crisp.
Businesses love the way the Blackberry keeps them in almost constant communication, so it stands to reason that the new Bold would have the full range of connectivity features. You get data via 3G, plus Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity of course, and also GPS, which powers the Blackberry Maps feature. With digital zoom, autofocus, and an LED flash, the 3.2 megapixel camera will be more than enough for what most people will want to use it for, and there is also the capability to record HVGA video.
As well as a new shape and look, the new Bold also has Blackberry’s latest operating system, Blackberry 5 OS. With an updated appearance, and better usability that will appeal to the consumers that Blackberry is trying to win over, it runs well thanks to the powerful processor in the Bold, which copes well with the demands placed on it. These include the Bold’s more integrated handling of music and media, and the web browser, which works well for most sites. Communicating is something Blackberry phone were designed for, so whether is keeping in touch by text, email or using apps like Facebook Connect, the new Bold will be loved by those who like to stay in touch.
With improved looks that will help the Bold’s unique look appeal to a wider audience of non-business users, and a better user interface that will be more in keeping with what the majority of smartphone users are looking for, the latest Bold could have what it needs to convince people it’s not all work and no play.
