Even as an Android guy who hates physical keyboards, I genuinely wanted this phone when it came out. There's just something about the old-school Blackberry design that resonates with me. Even watching this now, I kind of want one.
My first BlackBerry was a Curve 8310, then I got he Bold 9650. I have had iPhone's since 2011, and I'm ready to switch back to BlackBerry. I love the enthusiasm of this video, and I am ordering a new BlackBerry right now thanks to this awesome video!
I agree that this BlackBerry was iconic. It was the one that really got me hooked to BlackBerry. I could do so much with it at the time. It was a joy to message on that phone. Not much has changed since then since I am using a BB Keyone now. The 9900 set the tone for me to be still using BB today.
From HP , Palm Treo , Blackberry , Windows Mobile & 4 years of Android use . I'm going back to BB. I Purchased new T-mobile 9900 version on eBay will arrive in 4 days & I'm stoked. Simplicity at its finest Bold will get job done
Excellent walkthrough. I switched back to a Blackberry (Bold 9900) after using an Android phone for over a month. What I enjoyed most about the Bold 9900 were the physical keyboard, email management, calendar/contacts management, BBM, auto power off at night, intuitive UI/default actions, and over 2 days between re-charging. It was a good tradeoff for the other goodies my Android had. But that's what my laptop is for. RIM should continue to gear the Bold line to business users.
I used this the other day and its defiantly worth buying! If you just bought a torch (unless you absolutely love it) buy this one! everything in the new Bold is perfect!
Hi Kevin.. that's a very nice video you got for the BB Bold 9900. I'm using it for the last 2 - 2.5 yrs. Love it, too.. 1 more thing you could have added.. all the physical keys can b used as shortcuts in different applications differently (i bet you know..) i.e. a 'R' key in a mail window set you to reply, 'T' goes top and 'B' goes bottom additionally all the keys (expect the 'Q' and 'A' works for Speed Dial (26-2=24 speed dial keys.. wow !!) I know the Video's old but, couldn't stop responding.. Thanks again..
Can't wait to get this phone, i'll be switching from an LG Eclypse-an Android phone- which i honestly can't stand the set up of Android is pretty confusing and there are so many glitches i found with my phone alone. I was fiddling with my friends Blackberry Curve which i LOVE and if this is the better phone, I'll be sooo happy! I think i found a keeper only a little while longer before i get this magnificent piece of engineering, THANK YOU RIM!
My original plan was to buy the blackberry bold 9900. My parents convinced me to buy the iPhone 4s. So II said yes.... After 2 weeks i got bored. Now I'm saving to get bold 9900, can't wait!
I've got the Blackberry Bold 9900 for my work/business purposes and a HTC One X for my personal purposes and the Bold offers THEE best business control and the keyboard is AMAZING! The One X is a great phone as well, but as far as business and calls and such, the Blackberry offers the best of any phone I've ever owned.
Upgrading from my Torch to this next week, Cant wait! BLACKBERRY FOREVER! no one can compete with the QWERTY keyboard and BLACKBERRY MESSENGER! and EMAIL!
Same here, I love my HTC sensation running ICS..but sometimes you just wanna change. Thats why im keeping my Bold 9780. I love the small form factor, long battery, great camera and LOUD as FCK speaker. Which is louder than my Sensation. Great quality feel and keyboard. Its a keeper..for years maybe! I just hope RIM doesnt die!! Will we still be able to use our BB's??? :(
This is the device that sealed RIMs fate. It's riddled with the inability to settle on one clear design, and thus, one clear direction for the company overall. Every single encounter forced the user to make an uncomfortable decision; "touch or scroll?", "tap or click?" Imagine what could have been if RIM had made a decision for this to be an all-screen front (all-screen in 2011, that is). The iconic keyboards curved layout and feeling could have been replicated with software, haptic feedback, and ironically enough, Research In Motion of the human thumb and the feelings associated with using this iconic keyboard. Because the keyboard was all that mattered, right? A touch pad was unnecessary; simply a leftover from the days where no worthy substitute to the Trackball was available. The call buttons, back, and "BlackBerry" keys had no place in the year of the iPhone 4S. So, square the edges. Expand the screen. Return to leather and flatten the back. BlackBerry 7 OS was already exceptional operating on a touch screen this early in the game. Imagine what could have been if BlackBerry, as Apple did one year prior, made another step forward and changed the design entirely. We could (I say would) have "The Big 3" platforms... or, Android would be what RIM is today. "Bold" didn't mean writing such in oversized, "sleek" text on the plastic back. "Bold" meant making a statement by having tenacity coupled with a clear design direction, as with the first generation of this model, the 9000. You know what wasn't anywhere to be found on the 9000? The word "Bold". It didn't need it.
September 2015 and 4 years after launch will receive new in box 9900 this week. Have not been happy with BlackBerry since my 9780 died. Tying on glass on the Z10 a miserable experience and going blind on darkness of the Q10 amoled. Barely over 200 nits. Looking forward to the "good ole productive days" with this aging classic. And no, not interested in current Classic. Two bad experiences on BB10 OS enough. Great software, two poorly designed devices. Nobody badmouths this 9900 though. Re-release last summer got me to try again!
I've got to say, I love your enthusiasm in the review, nobody who reviewed the bold 9900 was this good. most likely because they were iPhone or android fanbois.
this bold in general is the best if you want social or business, as the keyboard is AMAZING, the screen is very responsive and totally worth it but watch out for the battery life so bring a charger or extra battery with you thats what i would advise but i got one and it was really worth my money for it.
I am thinking of going back to BB. I've owned a couple of Curves in the past and a couple of Droids. They both have their qualities and drawbacks, but I really miss the keyboard and how easy it was for email and texts. 9900 looks very sweet. :-)
the first time my friends saw and got to try it yesterday..they said " it's huge". lol and they were amazed. they liked it. the UI and how it looks like. :)
nice review Kevin! keep up the great work. The keyboard is like butter! i have a torch and love the bigger screen (old age eyesight lol) but if anything the keys will make me switch. i have ipad for apps and the big screen so no loss. did have a playbook but returned 3 of them, RUclips wouldn't stream properly :(
This is a very well done review :) But I would like to know more about the antenna. You said it is placed at the bottom of the phone (behind the metal-like part); but you also showed something on the battery cover. Is that an expansion of the antenna? Thanks in andvance!
this is my 6th blackberry..and its awesome.. what kevin said is true..i can stop typing on the 9900..it feels just right and the ergonomic design of the device makes u want to play with it all the time...u can feel the difference immediately.. the only flaw is..its runs out of juice quite fast..since its running on a 1.2 ghz processor..1200mah seems not enough for this awesome machine..wonder if RIM will come out with a 1500mah or 1850mah power pack soon..
@spaniardmale77 it's a walk through video... that will be part of our full cranberry review. watch for that to hit the site soon. we can do a full "video review" after. but we do the video like this as a piece of the written review.. not as a replacement to the written review.
this phone will never get old , too bad theyre gonna discontinued it , or at least thats what i heard , but before it disappears im getting one , i have a 4s now and i been missing the keybord so ill still keep my 4s for music and apps, i know that app world its not great but and lots of people think something is massive wrong with just bcs im using my upgrade for an older phone since theres so many new phones i can upgrade to , but i still want this phone , maybe ill do and unboxing ...
I have an iPhone 4, I've had every iPhone, never used another phone! But I am kinda getting bored with it :/ I really like this phone! My contract ends in a few months and I don't know whether to switch to this BB, I don't know if I'd miss my iPhone!!! HARDEST DECISION EVER IN LIFE OMG
@MineIts Thank you. I called Rogers & they told me it does have it. i am wondering why aren't the reviews also talking about that part too. crackberry & mobilesyrup have not even said one word that it has touch sensitive controls at all. Kinda weird for a review to miss that part..
I still have this phone! it's obviously not my daily user. But I have given myself a challenge to use this phone for 2 weeks nonstop. Check my results and opinions back here.
Hi, great video :) My question is how is the battery life? Apparently the first batch of the 9900's had crap batteries and people were charging them twice a day, some update was supposed to fix them but I read the newer ones (black and the new white) are lasting 2-3 days on a full charge. Please let me know :) Thank you!
The grand daddy of them all. The king. The Bold 3. Outstanding device. I have a Key2 now. Good to have all the benefits of Android on a great BB device. Not quite as a good as the Bold 3 build, nor the Classic for that matter, but good enough.
Comparing Classic, K2 doesn't have so many design flaws. You've might had luck, but there was a lot of problems regarding screens and motherboard issues. I mean really quite a lot. That's where K2 is clearly a step ahead (luckily!).
This is the third reviewer I heard today that said THIS phone is going to be his/her primary phone. A phone can't get a better score than that: being a reviewers' phone!
Hi.i have had same as 9900 bold but.i fortunately not working wifi and database .. right now I am using as a phone calling only..I love it and my sister in low she gifted me 6years before till I am using ...if you can solve this problem .not connecting wifi
I have a iPhone 4 and my friend picked one of theses up and the web browser is amazing and has flash only thing not as good is the camera it's still amazing but not as good as my 4 but other than that it is amazing built with real quality and runs really smooth
this is the best phone I've owned! A camera which could compete with the iPhone would make this my perfect phone! but alas, I guess you can't have it all.
I just ordered this on O2, I'm in the UK. I'm a Blackberry virgin after many iPhone's! I hope I have made the right choice. Can I put an SD card in this for extra memory, I missed it if he said in this?
If you're getting it now, I'd get this one, then when your contract runs out, or if you get it a bit before it ends, the blackberry 10's would of come out and have lowered a bit in price. I just got this in white:)
I was about to sleep last night when I was thinking of my9900.yes "my"9900,3 days ago&older,i was only hoping for this one and watching videos on youtube.i remember when kevin said "idontwannastoptyping' .well its more than that.try it yourself and you'll know the feeling. LOL to those people who said something not so good to this phone and LOL to all of those people as bold 9900 totally proved you wrong!9900 has proven me that he's more than bold. browse through it and youll feel the boldness..
One year later, I'm still in love with my Bold 9900.
Even as an Android guy who hates physical keyboards, I genuinely wanted this phone when it came out. There's just something about the old-school Blackberry design that resonates with me. Even watching this now, I kind of want one.
My first BlackBerry was a Curve 8310, then I got he Bold 9650. I have had iPhone's since 2011, and I'm ready to switch back to BlackBerry. I love the enthusiasm of this video, and I am ordering a new BlackBerry right now thanks to this awesome video!
It's 2019 and I ordered one to stay away from smartphone
It’s still a smartphone. 🙃
I plained to do this too
Did it help?
@@waseemsells5378 but it cant do anything it cant connect to the internet and theres no apps for it
I agree that this BlackBerry was iconic. It was the one that really got me hooked to BlackBerry. I could do so much with it at the time.
It was a joy to message on that phone. Not much has changed since then since I am using a BB Keyone now. The 9900 set the tone for me to be still using BB today.
From HP , Palm Treo , Blackberry , Windows Mobile & 4 years of Android use .
I'm going back to BB.
I Purchased new T-mobile 9900 version on eBay will arrive in 4 days & I'm stoked.
Simplicity at its finest Bold will get job done
I was tempted by the Bold 9900 but I went with the Classic, so far, so good.
I just ordered mine last night! I can't wait to finally get my hands on this beauty
Excellent walkthrough. I switched back to a Blackberry (Bold 9900) after using an Android phone for over a month. What I enjoyed most about the Bold 9900 were the physical keyboard, email management, calendar/contacts management, BBM, auto power off at night, intuitive UI/default actions, and over 2 days between re-charging. It was a good tradeoff for the other goodies my Android had. But that's what my laptop is for. RIM should continue to gear the Bold line to business users.
My Bold 9900 is coming tomorrow, excited is an understatement! Upgrading from Curve 8520.
I used this the other day and its defiantly worth buying! If you just bought a torch (unless you absolutely love it) buy this one! everything in the new Bold is perfect!
What a throwback. I remember being excited about this phone lol
Hi Kevin.. that's a very nice video you got for the BB Bold 9900. I'm using it for the last 2 - 2.5 yrs. Love it, too..
1 more thing you could have added.. all the physical keys can b used as shortcuts in different applications differently (i bet you know..) i.e. a 'R' key in a mail window set you to reply, 'T' goes top and 'B' goes bottom additionally all the keys (expect the 'Q' and 'A' works for Speed Dial (26-2=24 speed dial keys.. wow !!)
I know the Video's old but, couldn't stop responding..
Thanks again..
It's 2024 and am glad I bought an actual blackberry this year ! A blackberry Classic 😍🥳 it's worth every penny!
I love this phone :) I've had it for 8 months and I don't want to let it go!
Just got the 9900 yesterday, this phone is amazing!
Can't wait to get this phone, i'll be switching from an LG Eclypse-an Android phone- which i honestly can't stand the set up of Android is pretty confusing and there are so many glitches i found with my phone alone. I was fiddling with my friends Blackberry Curve which i LOVE and if this is the better phone, I'll be sooo happy! I think i found a keeper only a little while longer before i get this magnificent piece of engineering, THANK YOU RIM!
My original plan was to buy the blackberry bold 9900. My parents convinced me to buy the iPhone 4s. So II said yes.... After 2 weeks i got bored. Now I'm saving to get bold 9900, can't wait!
Almost 2021 and buying!.
I've got the Blackberry Bold 9900 for my work/business purposes and a HTC One X for my personal purposes and the Bold offers THEE best business control and the keyboard is AMAZING! The One X is a great phone as well, but as far as business and calls and such, the Blackberry offers the best of any phone I've ever owned.
ordered 12 years ago, it just arrived! configuring it now
Take me back man
I just time traveled 10 years back and found this
Upgrading from my Torch to this next week, Cant wait! BLACKBERRY FOREVER! no one can compete with the QWERTY keyboard and BLACKBERRY MESSENGER! and EMAIL!
Same here, I love my HTC sensation running ICS..but sometimes you just wanna change. Thats why im keeping my Bold 9780. I love the small form factor, long battery, great camera and LOUD as FCK speaker. Which is louder than my Sensation. Great quality feel and keyboard. Its a keeper..for years maybe! I just hope RIM doesnt die!! Will we still be able to use our BB's??? :(
This is the device that sealed RIMs fate. It's riddled with the inability to settle on one clear design, and thus, one clear direction for the company overall. Every single encounter forced the user to make an uncomfortable decision; "touch or scroll?", "tap or click?"
Imagine what could have been if RIM had made a decision for this to be an all-screen front (all-screen in 2011, that is). The iconic keyboards curved layout and feeling could have been replicated with software, haptic feedback, and ironically enough, Research In Motion of the human thumb and the feelings associated with using this iconic keyboard. Because the keyboard was all that mattered, right? A touch pad was unnecessary; simply a leftover from the days where no worthy substitute to the Trackball was available. The call buttons, back, and "BlackBerry" keys had no place in the year of the iPhone 4S. So, square the edges. Expand the screen. Return to leather and flatten the back. BlackBerry 7 OS was already exceptional operating on a touch screen this early in the game.
Imagine what could have been if BlackBerry, as Apple did one year prior, made another step forward and changed the design entirely. We could (I say would) have "The Big 3" platforms... or, Android would be what RIM is today.
"Bold" didn't mean writing such in oversized, "sleek" text on the plastic back. "Bold" meant making a statement by having tenacity coupled with a clear design direction, as with the first generation of this model, the 9000. You know what wasn't anywhere to be found on the 9000? The word "Bold". It didn't need it.
Bb bold 9000 always was and is the best bb ever. Greatness.
2024 3:28 who came back to reminisce?
September 2015 and 4 years after launch will receive new in box 9900 this week. Have not been happy with BlackBerry since my 9780 died. Tying on glass on the Z10 a miserable experience and going blind on darkness of the Q10 amoled. Barely over 200 nits. Looking forward to the "good ole productive days" with this aging classic. And no, not interested in current Classic. Two bad experiences on BB10 OS enough. Great software, two poorly designed devices. Nobody badmouths this 9900 though. Re-release last summer got me to try again!
q5
+Larry R about to do the same thing. What's your impression now you've switched?
Larry it's 2018, what's your device now? ;-)
I've got to say, I love your enthusiasm in the review, nobody who reviewed the bold 9900 was this good. most likely because they were iPhone or android fanbois.
2018 anyone??
2019
13 September 2019
2019 still use
this bold in general is the best if you want social or business, as the keyboard is AMAZING, the screen is very responsive and totally worth it but watch out for the battery life so bring a charger or extra battery with you thats what i would advise but i got one and it was really worth my money for it.
I am thinking of going back to BB. I've owned a couple of Curves in the past and a couple of Droids. They both have their qualities and drawbacks, but I really miss the keyboard and how easy it was for email and texts. 9900 looks very sweet. :-)
I've just bought this device in 2019 !!
I love CrackBerry's unboxings & reviews
I want this phone so badly. If money weren't a problem I'd get this straight up. No thinking, no BS. Just going to the store and getting it.
Nice video. It makes me want to get the Bold 9900, but I'm debating whether or not to wait for BB10
the first time my friends saw and got to try it yesterday..they said " it's huge". lol and they were amazed. they liked it. the UI and how it looks like. :)
nice review Kevin! keep up the great work. The keyboard is like butter! i have a torch and love the bigger screen (old age eyesight lol) but if anything the keys will make me switch. i have ipad for apps and the big screen so no loss. did have a playbook but returned 3 of them, RUclips wouldn't stream properly :(
I am very anxious to receive my new 9900!
I've got the Blackberry Bold 9900 for my work/business purposes. Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a very well done review :)
But I would like to know more about the antenna. You said it is placed at the bottom of the phone (behind the metal-like part); but you also showed something on the battery cover. Is that an expansion of the antenna?
Thanks in andvance!
the day you uploaded this video i bought this fone :)
got this phone 3 weeks now, its amazing!
The Bold 9900 is literally perfect
@StijnWillems1 It does. It's just a circle instead of the iconic rounded rectangle.
I cannot wait until Christmas! I'm probably getting one!
Did you get it?
You should demonstrate wikitude in camera view and how you can talk to your social contacts while gaming! Its really cool
ur video is very well put....and it has all the content making the user aware of the pros and cons.....thumbs up
nopeeeee never freezes had mine for over 7months, its AMAZING !!! :)
I'm shopping for one hope to find in prestigious conditions
Thanks I just ordered mine now. I hear with the latest fw the battery is pretty good.
this is my 6th blackberry..and its awesome..
what kevin said is true..i can stop typing on the 9900..it feels just right and the ergonomic design of the device makes u want to play with it all the time...u can feel the difference immediately..
the only flaw is..its runs out of juice quite fast..since its running on a 1.2 ghz processor..1200mah seems not enough for this awesome machine..wonder if RIM will come out with a 1500mah or 1850mah power pack soon..
I wanted one so bad as an 11 year old but these were expensive
Managing panels, hopefully they have that in OS6 as well.
@spaniardmale77 it's a walk through video... that will be part of our full cranberry review. watch for that to hit the site soon. we can do a full "video review" after. but we do the video like this as a piece of the written review.. not as a replacement to the written review.
this phone will never get old , too bad theyre gonna discontinued it , or at least thats what i heard , but before it disappears im getting one , i have a 4s now and i been missing the keybord so ill still keep my 4s for music and apps, i know that app world its not great but and lots of people think something is massive wrong with just bcs im using my upgrade for an older phone since theres so many new phones i can upgrade to , but i still want this phone , maybe ill do and unboxing ...
I have an iPhone 4, I've had every iPhone, never used another phone! But I am kinda getting bored with it :/ I really like this phone! My contract ends in a few months and I don't know whether to switch to this BB, I don't know if I'd miss my iPhone!!! HARDEST DECISION EVER IN LIFE OMG
this is the best blackberry they have made so far and i dont think they will make one much better than it!!! x
@MineIts
Thank you. I called Rogers & they told me it does have it. i am wondering why aren't the reviews also talking about that part too. crackberry & mobilesyrup have not even said one word that it has touch sensitive controls at all. Kinda weird for a review to miss that part..
just paid retail for this biotchh!! so excited
Cheers mate now I know what I want for my b-day
Im getting one in December can't wait!!
Shall definitely be purchasing my bold soon. But please help me out, WHITE OR BLACK? I can't decide!!!
I love this guy's passion
Had mine for a weeks now, LOVE It.
I am getting this again tomorrow after 8 years
been waiting for my contract to end to get this. tomorrow!!!
You're a real good teacher. Very useful tips. Thanks
I still have this phone! it's obviously not my daily user. But I have given myself a challenge to use this phone for 2 weeks nonstop. Check my results and opinions back here.
and? how did it go?
Daniel Salm does it still have bis?
@vilaloboshotin Other websites said that with casual use, it lasts 2 days. With hardcore data usage, it still lasted a full day.
@Sethistic you said it bro .still using the bb 8900 and its the best ever bb till date . will get this one in the near future
ok so the only downsides are: no auto focus, and a less powerful battery.... i can work with that. i'm loving this. CANNOT wait to get one
Hi, great video :) My question is how is the battery life? Apparently the first batch of the 9900's had crap batteries and people were charging them twice a day, some update was supposed to fix them but I read the newer ones (black and the new white) are lasting 2-3 days on a full charge. Please let me know :) Thank you!
The grand daddy of them all. The king. The Bold 3. Outstanding device. I have a Key2 now. Good to have all the benefits of Android on a great BB device. Not quite as a good as the Bold 3 build, nor the Classic for that matter, but good enough.
Comparing Classic, K2 doesn't have so many design flaws. You've might had luck, but there was a lot of problems regarding screens and motherboard issues. I mean really quite a lot. That's where K2 is clearly a step ahead (luckily!).
This is the third reviewer I heard today that said THIS phone is going to be his/her primary phone. A phone can't get a better score than that: being a reviewers' phone!
Hi.i have had same as 9900 bold but.i fortunately not working wifi and database .. right now I am using as a phone calling only..I love it and my sister in low she gifted me 6years before till I am using ...if you can solve this problem
.not connecting wifi
I have a iPhone 4 and my friend picked one of theses up and the web browser is amazing and has flash only thing not as good is the camera it's still amazing but not as good as my 4 but other than that it is amazing built with real quality and runs really smooth
@jodyderuiter it has a track button for precision; those moments where you wish you were on a PC with a mouse. Have you used it before?
I love QNX... I own a 9300 3G now and i intend to wait for BB10 phones than to buy 9900. But it's no doubt an excellent phone!
@PMJS15 do u mean the LED coverage indicator? go to options > screen display > uncheck the LED coverage indicator..
your reviews are awesome
Indeed, BUT!
Will it blend?
im getting one for christmas and i LOVE IT
god, i cant wait to get this phone next week.
this is the best phone I've owned! A camera which could compete with the iPhone would make this my perfect phone! but alas, I guess you can't have it all.
Just got this phone, and it's absolutely amazing!
can someone use a bb10 device these days?
I just ordered this on O2, I'm in the UK. I'm a Blackberry virgin after many iPhone's! I hope I have made the right choice. Can I put an SD card in this for extra memory, I missed it if he said in this?
it is still worth it to buy a Bold 9900 in 2016 ? (I found this phone so gorgeous)
same here.. wondering if its still worth it
slim kaijalun lhouvum currently in the UK they're going for £40 and lower (on eBay). In my opinion it is worth to buy.
slim kaijalun lhouvum currently in the UK they're going for £40 and lower (on eBay). In my opinion it is worth to buy.
Worth it if you can find a replacement battery :)
when is it coming to sprint in the us!!! i want mine now
If you're getting it now, I'd get this one, then when your contract runs out, or if you get it a bit before it ends, the blackberry 10's would of come out and have lowered a bit in price. I just got this in white:)
getting mine friday!!! YAY so excited
Can't wait for mine to come on Monday :(
I was about to sleep last night when I was thinking of my9900.yes "my"9900,3 days ago&older,i was only hoping for this one and watching videos on youtube.i remember when kevin said "idontwannastoptyping' .well its more than that.try it yourself and you'll know the feeling. LOL to those people who said something not so good to this phone and LOL to all of those people as bold 9900 totally proved you wrong!9900 has proven me that he's more than bold. browse through it and youll feel the boldness..
actually i have the same problem like you. i later bought 9900, its still rocks
I got one of these because I can't stand touchscreen phones. And the abysmal battery life of most smartphones is a joke.
***** Usually 4-5 days
+Dave McKagan how do you get 4 to 5 days ???
+Teck Wai Get one of those charging docks that uses the terminals at the bottom. Adds an extra couple of days.
I juz got one second hand for free, the battery can barely last one full day
+Teck Wai Sounds like your battery is too old. Get a new one.
@Mawanyinnit 9900 is GSM so it will work for t-mobile and at&t. The 9930 is CDMA and will work with sprint and verizon. That's it.
When is the 9930 coming out? And can you compare it to the 9650.
Can you do a Video of the NFC?
it could be a great android based minimalist phone replacement, blackberry should make a comeback