RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780

$240
  • BlackBerry OS 6.0
  • 3.5G
  • 2.4"
  • 0.62 GHz
Released November, 2010
The new OS that come with it is fast, (faster than my bros BB, which carries the previous OS), the qwerty keeyboard is nice and easy to type with.
Rated 100% by by Joel-Manjarrez--jman72485 (Feb, 2011)

Conclusion Check out the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780

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First reviewed December, 2011

Features Key features of the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780

Front view of RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780

0.62 GHz

BlackBerry OS 6.0 3.5G

Despite having an upgraded camera, picture quality wasn't that much better.
Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)

screen size

2.4"
4"
3.7"
As for the screen size, I am able to read books using the BB Kindle app with ease.
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by NK--Jordane-s-mom (May, 2011)
That said, we did have to zoom in on Web pages to read text because of the display's smaller size.
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by c|net (Dec, 2010)

screen resolution

RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780
Apple iPhone 5
BlackBerry Q10
It also come with a few other perks, an mp3 player, email, IM messenger, social apps and many other cool apps I can't even get into detail with.
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by Joel-Manjarrez--jman72485 (Feb, 2011)
It's a comfortable fit as both a phone and messaging device, with a nice soft-touch finish along the sides and textured battery cover.
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by c|net (Dec, 2010)

memory

0 GB
1 GB

0.5 GB
2 GB
2 GB

processor

RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780
Apple iPhone 5
Sony Xperia U

camera resolution

0 MP
8 MP

5 MP
8 MP
8 MP
You do get a higher-megapixel camera and double the flash memory, but otherwise the Bold 9780 is largely like the Bold 9700 in design and specs.
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by c|net (Dec, 2010)
Outdoor shots were more vibrant, but even so, we wouldn't say the camera is a reason to upgrade.
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by c|net (Dec, 2010)
 

Performance Real world tests of RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780

cpu speed

1.5 GHz
1.3 GHz

browser benchmark

RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780
RIM BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330
The browser is still a bit slow and not as smoothly intuitive as the iPhone's Safari browser, but it is way better than older blackberry browsers.
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by Joshua-LaPorte (Aug, 2011)
This means that in addition to the user interface changes, you're also getting an improved Web browser, enhanced multimedia features, and universal search, among other things.
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by c|net (Dec, 2010)

download speed

talk time

360 min
570 min
480 min
In our battery drain tests the Bold beat the rated talk time by 1.5 hours.
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by c|net (Dec, 2010)
& service provider combo for the next two years.-Battery life is incredible and it charges quite rapidly.
BlackBerry Bold 9780 by He-who-spends-too-much (Jan, 2011)
 

Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors

pros

  • 3.5 mm
  • Front QWERTY keyboard
  • BlackBerry App World (BlackBerry OS)
  • 5 MP
  • 31,680 min
  • 90 ms
  • 1.38 Mb/s
  • 1,500 mA·h
  • 77.8%

cons

  • 2,592 ms
  • 54 Mbit/s (802.11g)
  • No motion detection
  • 0.62 GHz
  • 60 x 109 x 14 mm
  • 3.76 Mb/s
  • Can't share your phone's data plan with other devices
  • 14 mm
  • 2.4"
  • Some newer payment by phone methods require NFC
  • Nov, 2010
  • 0.5 GB
  • 480 x 360
  • Can't listen to local radio stations
  • Only one app at a time can run

Reviews Word on the street

Rated 80%
Read the review (Dec, 2010)
Mobile packages the BlackBerry Bold 9780 with an AC adapter, a USB cable, a belt holster, a 2GB microSD card, a wired stereo headset, and reference material.
Rated 75% by 8 users at amazon.com
The new Blackberry OS is snappy and attractive and very configurable.
Rated 100% by by He-who-spends-too-much (Jan, 2011)
The Blackberry will also play MP4 format songs which works well since both my children have iTouches and we can share music.
Rated 100% by by NK--Jordane-s-mom (May, 2011)
the product description on the website says unlocked when i received the phone it is not unlocked, phone cannot be used in barbados where i live.
Rated 20% by by Ann (Jul, 2012)

Screen

Though it's not an upgrade from the previous Bold, the display remains sharp and clear, as we were able to easily read e-mails and view media.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)
As we noted in our review of the BlackBerry Style, BlackBerry OS 6 works well with non-touch-screen devices, even though the interface was designed with touch screens in mind.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)
Below the display, you get the traditional talk and end keys, back button, BlackBerry menu shortcut, and aforementioned touch pad.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)

Camera

Despite having autofocus, picture quality was slightly blurry and indoor shots looked a bit dim.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)

Format

Of course, the enhanced security features-remote wipe, device and SD card encryption, and transport encryption-are another reason BlackBerrys remain so popular in the corporate environment.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)
You can find the camera and flash on back, and the microSD expansion slot behind the battery door.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)

Type

As we noted earlier, BlackBerry OS 6 brings enhanced multimedia features, including a more attractive media player with a Cover Flow-like interface.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)
We'll highlight some of these features here, but for a more in-depth look at the software, please check out our hands-on look at BlackBerry OS 6.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)

Touch

With the optical touch pad, it's easy to move through the various menus and select items.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 Unlocked | Rated 80% by by c|net (Dec, 2010)

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