BlackBerry Bold aka 9000 Now Official

BlackBerry Bold aka 9000 Now Official. As a follow-up to the previous posts, BlackBerry 9000 on May 12th at WES 2008, BlackBerry 9000 is BlackBerry Bold? Research In Motion (RIM) finally introduced a new BlackBerry smartphone, BlackBerry Bold (aka 9000). Crafted from premium materials, inside and out, that radiate elegance with a dramatic presence, the BlackBerry Bold is designed to give business professionals and power users unprecedented functionality and performance in an intuitive BlackBerry smartphone.

It is the first BlackBerry smartphone to support tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks around the world and comes with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi, as well as a rich set of multimedia capabilities. From its lustrous black exterior, satin chrome finished frame and stylish leather-like backplate, to its stunning display, sophisticated user interface and newly designed full-QWERTY keyboard, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone is a symbol of accomplishment and aspiration.

BlackBerry Bold aka 9000 Features:
+ Quad-band EDGE and tri-band HSDPA
+ 624MHz Intel PXA270/Marvell Tavor PXA930 CPU
+ Runs BlackBerry OS 4.6
+ 480×320 pixels screen
+ 2 megapixel camera with flash (I was hoping for at least 3 MP)
+ Battery can handle up to 5 hours of talk and 13 days of standby time
+ 128MB of flash plus 1GB of onboard memory (with encryption)
+ Interchangeable color back plates
+ Standard 3.5mm headphone jack
+ Should start selling through AT&T this summer with pricing at around $300
+ Size: 4.5×2.6×0.5 inches (it's taller and wider than the Curve), weighs 4.7oz

BlackBerry Bold smartphone (model number: 9000) is scheduled to be available from wireless carriers around the world beginning this summer. More information is available from the official BlackBerry Bold website.