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Product Code: PRD-33291-015, PRD-33291-020, PRD-33293-013, PRD-33293-014 The BlackBerry Bold 9780 looks identical to its Bold 9700 predecessor, but features more memory and the new BlackBerry 6 OS. A refreshed home screen, various software enhancemen...

For current BlackBerry users who aren't interested in a touchscreen device, the BlackBerry Bold 9780 comes highly recommended: it possesses a great keyboard, best-in-class email capabilities and a refreshing new interface. However, it offers little in...
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If you’ve seen one BlackBerry, you’ve sort of seen them all: the latest models nearly all talk the same design language of smallish screen and biggish keyboard, the unchanging row of buttons and, generally a chrome frame. Refashioned but still unmistak...

Overall, the operating system on this phone is still quirky and takes time to get used to, but once you’re familiar, OS6 is a decent enough set-up. Beyond that, this is a gentle upgrading of hardware design and spec, but since the previous Bold manage...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2011-07-30 16:02:53
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Research In Motion knows what makes a good BlackBerry device: a solidly made qwerty keyboard, good screen, and a healthy software library built into the device at purchase. But the company can't rest on its laurels, and the new BlackBerry Bold 9780 br...

With touchscreens all the rage, the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 might seem like a bit of a throwback. But its superb keyboard, good battery life stand it in good stead - and the revamped operating system gives it a new lease of life...
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BlackBerry still seems to be finding its way in this ever consumer-centric, touchscreen-dominated smartphone world, with its latest touchscreen option, the Torch , getting a mediocre response and the company recently slipping out of the top five smartphon...

Great qwerty keyboard, Sharp, colourful screen, Excellent call quality and battery life, Class leading messaging interface, Web browser much improved...

Small screen, Feels like it needs a touchscreen, Keyboard still favours small fingers, App store is limited...

Universal Search has also been added, giving you instant access to your phones features and all manner of web searches. Just start typing when on the homescreen and any matching contacts, messages, videos, songs, or anything else on your phone will appear...
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zdnet.co.uk Updated: 2011-07-30 16:02:53
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RIM's BlackBerry line of smartphones is well established as the top choice for businesses. The company has also made a reasonably successful move into the highly competitive consumer market. On rare occasions, RIM has lost sight of what it does best: t...

Small, neat and pocket friendly, Superb miniQWERTY keyboard, BlackBerry OS 6 offers lots of attractive features, 5 megapixel camera, Good battery life...

Side mounted 3.5mm headset slot, Screen is too small for efficient web browsing, Processor could be faster, Only 512MB of internal memory...

The BlackBerry Bold 9780's key new feature is OS 6, as many of its physical and technological specifications are unchanged from its the 9700 model. The ergonomics are mostly fine, but we'd have preferred to see a faster processor in addition to the int...
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3g.co.uk Updated: 2011-07-30 16:02:53
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Because we were truly enamoured with the BlackBerry Bold 9700 and impressed with BlackBerry OS 6.0, we thought that combining the two into the Bold 9780 would provide a fantastic user experience. Sadly, the two just aren’t that compatible and ultima...

As we’ve come to expect from RIM’s handsets, it’s a top emailing device, offering multiple account setup and push email...

BlackBerry OS 6 is better than its predecessors but it really needs a touchscreen device to perform at its best...

The BlackBerry Bold 9780 is a lovely device that boasts a fine collection of features; it's just a shame that the OS does not really suit the handset...
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When it comes to business messaging, RIM has always been king. Its BlackBerry handsets have a huge following among the suited and booted, and with the latest Bold it's aiming to spread the word to consumers too. As with its touchscreen sibling, the Torch...

RIM takes the Bold and makes it even better, but there isn't much on offer for upgraders...
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With the arrival of the BlackBerry Bold 9780, fans of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 will no doubt be jumping at the chance to see how good RIM's latest flagship phone is.While there are a few physical changes to note from its predecessor, the big news is the a...

Powerful messaging, Improved media section, Excellent new Home screen, Great new web browser, Better social networking functions...

OS would be best on touchscreen, Keyboard was a little small for us, Signal strength wasn't too good, Some interface areas still a bit plain...

A great update to the Bold line, thanks to BlackBerry 6...
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Tweet The BlackBerry Bold 9780 takes RIM’s flagship QWERTY device - the Bold 9700 - gives it a fresh new operating system with BlackBerry 6 and spits out a practically identical handset. It isn’t a new move from BlackBerry, we’ve seen them release mul...

Keyboard, email service, camera is improved, screen good despite size, battery life...

Poor video offering, some of BB 6 seems better suited to touch control, app offering isn't all BB 6 compatible...

If messaging is what you do, the BlackBerry Bold 9780 is a better device than the 9700 thanks to the RAM boost and general tweaking the BB 6 brings. The keyboard and email services are as excellent as ever, but some might see the Bold 9780 as less prog...
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Using the BlackBerry Bold 9780 is a bit like driving that little old three door Ford you’ve had for years – and just had it back out of the garage. There’s a new clutch, but you know deep down that the engine under the bonnet is aging and inefficie...

Amazing keyboard, tolerable browser...

No touchscreen, no design changes...

Not a BlackBerry fan already? Nothing to see here thenBased on our experiences with the BlackBerry Bold 9780, we’re pretty certain that current BlackBerry owners with a phone earmarked for the BlackBerry 6 update are going to love it, and if all you wa...
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tracyandmatt.co.uk Updated: 2011-07-30 16:02:54
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Available in both black and white the BlackBerry Bold 9780 is the follow on from the popular 9700 although if you saw my unboxing video you will know that there is not too many things that have changed regarding hardware. A better camera and more memo...

Overall the BlackBerry Bold 9780 is a fantastic smartphone. If email, instant messaging, and social networking are your top priority then the 9780 will serve you well. As far as I am concerned there is no better device to do these things. The keyboard...
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T3.com Updated: 2011-07-30 16:02:54
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The Blackberry Bold 9780 is the latest addition to RIM’s full QWERTY Bold range and the first to include the Blackberry 6 OS, which we first saw in the Does the new OS make a vast difference to the Bold? Or is it more of a minor tweak? We’ve just...

Do-it-all feature set, Looks class...

Not a modern finish...
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fonehome.co.uk Updated: 2011-09-14 07:56:02
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RIM was faced with a tricky problem with the BlackBerry Bold 9780 — how do you follow an all-time classic like the BlackBerry Bold 9700? We find out what solution they found in this review...

The Qwerty, the allblack look, simpler to use than a Torch...

No droolinducing upgrades from the last Bold...

The BlackBerry Bold 9780 isn’t a revolution, but with all the best bits of the Bold 9700 on-board, it’s still a fantastic phone...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated: 2011-11-06 17:11:53
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Available plans 22 plans available starting from $44 to $129 Design Allow us to introduce the Bold 9780: a near replica of the Bold 9700, but for a few aesthetic refinements and with the latest firmware installed. We're not kidding when we say "nea...

Excellent battery life, Offers the best unified messaging experience, Old design still feels solid...

Handset design more a refresh than a revolution...

Being basically the same phone as its former but with new software, the Bold 9780 makes no great leaps forward for the BlackBerry brand, but it's still a solid smartphone.
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RIM's latest BlackBerry Bold offers an upgrade rather than a revolution. The BlackBerry Bold 9780 looks identical to its Bold 9700 predecessor, but features more memory and the new BlackBerry 6 OS. A refreshed home screen, various software enhancement...

BlackBerry 6 OS, More RAM than predecessor, Best-in-class keyboard and e-mail...

Browser much improved but still inferior to iPhone/Android, BlackBerry 6 OS better suited to touchscreen navigation, Less apps than competitors...

For current BlackBerry users who aren't interested in a touchscreen device, the BlackBerry Bold 9780 comes highly recommended: it possesses a great keyboard, best-in-class e-mail capabilities and a refreshing new interface. However, it offers little incen...
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In business the BlackBerry has a huge fan base, earning its place in the professional pocket with its strong e-mail capability. But Research In Motion (RIM) has slowly been building the platform and adding more consumer-friendly features. This is in part...
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Research In Motion (RIM) hasn’t taken a step in a Bold (excuse the pun) new direction with the new 9780. Instead the Canadian smartphone manufacturer has enhanced what was good with the old Bold 9700 and addressed its issues. Same old, same old in term...
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recombu.com Updated: 2014-04-02 02:42:53
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Ahh, the BlackBerry Bold 9700. It ranks highly among this reviewer's favourite ever mobile phones. There's something wonderful about the handset's Qwerty keyboard and the satisfying design. So when the Bold 9780 was announced, we were understandably ex...

Using the BlackBerry Bold 9780 isn't a very different experience to using the Bold 9700, so 9700 owners should stick with their current handset and consider something new when it comes to upgrade o'clock.But if you're looking for a BlackBerry and don't...
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whatmobile.net Updated: 2015-08-22 09:00:34
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Ahead of our full review of the BlackBerry Bold 9900, here are some hands-on photos with comparison shots featuring the Bold 9780.The Bold 9780 runs with BlackBerry OS 6, while the Bold 9900 uses BlackBerry OS 7, with a touchscreen and support for NFC...
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Take the recently reviewed BlackBerry Style, convert it to a candybar style body by axing the clamshell with front LCD screen, and you have the BlackBerry Bold 9780 . Just like the BlackBerry Style, the Bold 9780 sports the latest BlackBerry 6 OS, 5-megap...

The BlackBerry Bold 9780's key new feature is OS 6, as many of its physical and technological specifications are unchanged from its the 9700 model. The ergonomics are mostly fine, but we'd have preferred to see a faster processor in addition to the intern...
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Gone are the days when the cellphone was just some gadget you use to call or text somebody. Now it can be considered as an accessory—a wedding band of sorts that you can never part with.One of the newest additions to the BlackBerry family is the Bold 9780...

Sleeker and sexier design, Sharper resolution, 5megapixel camera with builtin flash, Bluetooth, 3G and WiFi capable, Push Email, BlackBerry Messenger and GPS, Oneclick access to features and apps, Excellent call quality and battery life, Class leading m...

Small screen, Would be further enhanced with a touchscreen, Temperamental trackpad, Small keys, No frontfacing camera, App store is limited...

It's a great smartphone from one of the leading smartphone makers that covers almost everything one needs when one is on-the-go...
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One of the questions I get asked the most is “What's should I buy? iPhone or BlackBerry?” If you asked me 3 months ago I probably would have said iPhone without skipping a heartbeat. However after using the iPhone 4 for several months now and having exper...
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The Bold 9780 is indeed an excellent smartphone with an excellent exterior design and a solid operating system. However, we noticed that it has an average battery life. Leaving data and WiFi connectivity always on, the Bold hardly could sustain itself for a day when we play some music and games, perform some calls, text...

5megapixel camera, Excellent exterior design, Solid loudspeaker...

Average battery life, Inaccuracy of the optical trackpad...

A great smartphone for communication and productivity purpose...
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technoodling.net Updated: 2016-12-07 06:03:54
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RIM gave BlackBerry aficionados a treat when the BlackBerry 9800 Torch was released on our local shores a couple of months back. Heck, even our very own Reviews Editor Vic fell madly in love with the Torch . With a full touch screen interface and sliding...

Ever dependable, ever reliable, Best hardware QWERTY keys in the market, Battery life...

Outdated hardware, Would be better if it had a touch screen...
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jamonline.ph Updated: 2016-12-07 06:03:54
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Blackberry Bold 9780 is RIM's latest Smartphone on its lineup. Unfortunately, I'm not the one who reviewed the unit but I got a cool video review from Youtube. It was reviewed by PhoneArena. The predecessor of Blackberry Bold 9780 is the Blackberry Bold 9...
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Amidst the two important milestones known as the BlackBerry PlayBook and Torch for Research in Motion (RIM), it's easy to forget the device that gave the company the breakthrough into the mainstream market – the BlackBerry Bold 9000 . Back in 2008, we had...

Preloaded with intuitive BlackBerry 6 OS, New 5megapixel camera...

Processor speed remains at 624MHz, Sensitive optical trackpad...

More than a SixAn acceptable successor, by implication, is meant to do what its predecessor managed to do, and in the process, improve upon it. From the exterior, it would seem as though you are looking at another Bold 9700 instead of the newer Bold 9780...
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tbreak.ae Updated: 2016-12-07 06:03:54
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It can be a bit tricky to review a device like the BlackBerry Bold 9780. Compared to the model it succeeds, the Bold 9700, not much is changed as far as the hardware goes. But then, in RIM’s defense, the Bold 9700 itself is a pretty sweet device that w...

Excellent Battery Life, Light in weigh...

Not much of an upgrade, OS6 feels more suited for Touchscreen devices...
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From the introduction of 850 in 1999 in Munich Germany to the latest BOLD series, Blackberry has come a long way as a converging company. It is a brand name that symbolizes Security and stability and since the last few years was regarded as phone meant...

Seriously speaking if I were you at this moment, browsing through websites reading reviews with the cash plugged in my wallet, I would surely have bought it by now. It is definitely worth the price and its powered with many great apps and has a fantast...
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The Blackberry Bold 9780 is the successor to the Bold 2 9700. RIM sticks with the similar Bold formfactor with this release but are you really buying a new Bold?The dimensions and weight of the 9780 are identical to the Blackberry 9700 so at first glan...

If you own the previous version of the Bold pass this by. If not and you're in need of a business phone with push e-mail and solid web functionality, the 9780 is worth your money...
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Blackberry 9780 is a continuation of a popular 9700 model. Moreover, it is one of the most successful QWERTY smartphones on the market. It was logical to take the same body, upgrade the hardware and come up with a new model. You can read the review...

I will end with a typical phrase of constant BB users that after one week of use you feel like getting the mail and other proprietary services as well. Despite the illogical menu the model makes you addicted even with all possible downsides. Do you kn...
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Honestly, there isn’t much to talk about the Bold 9780 except for the fact that it is the first non-touchscreen BlackBerry device to come with version 6.0 of the BlackBerry OS. With Brian having done in-depth coverage of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 an...

You'll notice this review is shorter than our usual smartphone reviews. The reason, as I've already mentioned a couple of times in the article, is quite simple: the Bold 9780 brings absolutely nothing new to the table in terms of hardware, and even the co...
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Blackberry 9780 might just looks like the previous bold series phones, but it features some serious changes under the hood in both software and hardware. Moreover, the Bold III feels sturdier and is more comfortable to use as well.The 9780 does not cha...

build quality, OS, battery life, audio, camera...

video recording, blackberry plan required to use full potential...
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The BlackBerry Bold 9780 is a pretty solid RIM device. Just like the Bold 9700 before it, the 9780 gives you excellent build quality, smooth performance and the corporate grade email and data security. If this is the kind of phone you are looking for...
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Amidst the two important milestones known as the BlackBerry PlayBook and Torch for Research in Motion (RIM), it's easy to forget the device that gave the company the breakthrough into the mainstream market – the BlackBerry Bold 9000. Back in 2008, we h...

An acceptable successor, by implication, is meant to do what its predecessor managed to do, and in the process, improve upon it. From the exterior, it would seem as though you are looking at another Bold 9700 instead of the newer Bold 9780. Handling th...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated: 2011-07-30 16:02:53
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A beautiful handset with an impressive set of features is let down by an operating system that doesn’t have an easy fit on the device Related links News BlackBerry Bold 9780 officially launches BlackBerry goes futuristic with Empathy RIM shows off mult...

As with all of RIM’s devices, the emailing credentials are top notch with push email and multiple account setup...

While an improvement on previous operating systems, BlackBerry OS 6.0 just didn’t fit as well on a non-touch-screen deviceLook and Feel...

A beautiful handset with an impressive set of features is let down by an operating system that doesn’t have an easy fit on the device...
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It can be a bit tricky to review a device like the BlackBerry Bold 9780. Compared to the model it succeeds, the Bold 9700, not much is changed as far as the hardware goes. But then, in RIM’s defense, the Bold 9700 itself is a pretty sweet device that w...

Excellent Battery Life, Light in weigh...

Not much of an upgrade, OS6 feels more suited for Touchscreen devices...
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What do you say about a smartphone that's not radically different from a great predecessor, but comes with cosmetic changes, 256 MB of extra memory and a camera that can shoot larger pictures? As one smart aleck pointed out on Twitter and in far less t...

Good camera, Great price tag, Quick UI...

Not a radical new Bold if you were expecting one, BlackBerry 6 still has a few kinks to be ironed, User cannot disable Horizontal views.

What do you say about a smartphone that's not radically different from a , but comes with cosmetic changes, 256 MB of extra memory and a camera that can shoot larger pictures? As one smart aleck pointed out on Twitter and in far less than the 140 chara...
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cellphonequick.com Updated: 2011-07-30 16:02:53
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The BlackBerry Bold 9780 will look awfully familiar to anyone who has used 9700. What’s new? Well, the camera has been cranked up to 5 megapixels from 3, the RAM has been increased to 512 MB from 256, and it comes running BlackBerry 6 right out of the...

Design:This neatly designed BlackBerry handset come in either a white coloured casing or a black coloured casing depending on the user’s colour preference. It has smooth edges & well positioned selection & control keys for ease of use. There i...
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Following up after the impressive , which was released around this time last year, its successor in the surely has its work cut out for itself. Now that BlackBerry OS 6 is starting to become more prevalent amongst RIM's lineup, it'll be interesting to...

Solid construction, UMA WiFi calling, Fantastic battery life, Versatile keyboard...

Unchanged design, Noisy looking photos in low lighting...

When it's priced at $129.99 with a contract, you really can't go wrong with the BlackBerry Bold 9780 – even when it closely resembles its predecessor. Simply, it goes to show that this is RIM's bread and butter seeing that it excels in a wide variety o...
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Ahh, the BlackBerry Bold 9700. It ranks highly among this reviewer's favourite ever mobile phones. There's something wonderful about the handset's Qwerty keyboard and the satisfying design. So when the Bold 9780 was announced, we were understandably ex...

Using the BlackBerry Bold 9780 isn't a very different experience to using the Bold 9700, so 9700 owners should stick with their current handset and consider something new when it comes to upgrade o'clock.But if you're looking for a BlackBerry and don't...
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RIM has been the leader in smartphones since the BlackBerry first caught on. However, ever since the iPhone launched and then Android, it has been losing market share in the US. RIM has been trying really hard with phones like the and the , but hasn'...

The BlackBerry Bold 9780 is a very good option if you like your BlackBerry phone and want to upgrade. BlackBerry OS 6.0 is the best BB OS yet. If you want a QWERTY smartphone with excellent email support, the BlackBerry Bold 9780 is the way to g...
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consumersearch.com Updated: 2011-09-14 07:55:44
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Reviewers agree that the BlackBerry Bold 9780 is a solid phone, but most also say that it's not worth the upgrade for users of the Bold 9700 (*Est. $110 with contract). Sascha Segan at PCMag.com says T-Mobile subscribers who want a no-nonsense phone sh...

Comes with BlackBerry OS 6, Excellent battery life, Better browser than older BlackBerrys, Can make calls over WiFi network...

Design is almost identical to BlackBerry Bold 9700, OS 6 works better on touchscreen display, Small screen, Can't play highdefinition videos...
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The BlackBerry 9780 aka Bold3 is the newest device from RIM’s ‘Bold’ family. The Bold2 or the 9700 was the second generation Bold, introduced after the hugely successful Bold 9000. In this review we will find out exactly what’s new in the BlackBerry B...

The 9780 is a good device and comes across as a capable business phone with a no-nonsense attitude. It is certainly more pocketable and compact. The new OS does give the platform a refreshing look. The device manages email and messaging very well and...
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While this is a new phone, the focus is largely on the software side. The Blackberry Bold 9780 carries forward the performance standard set by the Bold 9700. A better camera, better interface, better battery life, and more memory - the Bold 9780 is ju...

The Bold 9780 is definitely an improvement over the previous Blackberry handset generation. Not because of the hardware, but a vastly improved operating system. The OS6 not only looks better, but also offers a more streamlined navigation path.While thi...
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toptenreviews.com Updated: 2011-09-14 07:56:04
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When you think of BlackBerrys, you probably associate them with business – not entertainment. Well we think you should give them another look, because not only do these cellular devices have astonishing multitasking capabilities; they also feature musi...

The BlackBerry Bold 9780 features a 5MP (megapixel) camera and video recording capabilities...

This multimedia cell phone provides a measly 512MB of internal memory.

This cellular device features enough multimedia features to satisfy your entertainment needs...
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mobilesroom.com Updated: 2012-01-06 01:26:05
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From the introduction of 850 in 1999 in Munich Germany to the latest BOLD series, Blackberry has come a long way as a converging company. It is a brand name that symbolizes Security and stability and since the last few years was regarded as phone meant...

Seriously speaking if I were you at this moment, browsing through websites reading reviews with the cash plugged in my wallet, I would surely have bought it by now. It is definitely worth the price and its powered with many great apps and has a fantast...
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mobileburn.com Updated: 2014-01-03 18:47:47
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Sponsored links, if any, appear in green. The BlackBerry Bold 9780 is nearly identical to the BlackBerry Bold 9700 in both features and specs, save for a few tweaks here and there, and the BlackBerry 6 operating system (which RIM says will eventually...
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The BlackBerry Bold 9780 is boring, but in a good way. It's a smartphone of simple pleasures: clear calls, solid syncing, and sharp Web pages. It fits in your pocket well and you won't need to charge it too often. If your cell phone needs tend more tow...

Solid voice quality. Sharp screen. Wi-Fi calling. Syncs locally with PCs.

Few apps. Poor Exchange support for consumers.

The BlackBerry Bold 9780 is a solid, portable messaging smartphone, but it's behind the times in a few key ways...
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infosyncworld.com Updated: 2014-01-03 18:47:47
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Take the recently reviewed BlackBerry Style, convert it to a candybar style body by axing the clamshell with front LCD screen, and you have the BlackBerry Bold 9780 for T-Mobile. Just like the BlackBerry Style, the Bold 9780 sports the latest BlackBer...

The more we review BlackBerry phones, the more we want to hit the town and buy one. Why? Well for one, they're consistent. Voice quality and battery life are about the best you can get on the market. They're built well and are durable. Their new camer...
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Product Code: PRD-33291-015, PRD-33291-020, PRD-33293-013, PRD-33293-014 The BlackBerry Bold 9780 looks identical to its Bold 9700 predecessor, but features more memory and the new BlackBerry 6 OS. A refreshed home screen, various software enhancemen...

For current BlackBerry users who aren't interested in a touchscreen device, the BlackBerry Bold 9780 comes highly recommended: it possesses a great keyboard, best-in-class email capabilities and a refreshing new interface. However, it offers little in...
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If you’ve seen one BlackBerry, you’ve sort of seen them all: the latest models nearly all talk the same design language of smallish screen and biggish keyboard, the unchanging row of buttons and, generally a chrome frame. Refashioned but still unmistak...

Overall, the operating system on this phone is still quirky and takes time to get used to, but once you’re familiar, OS6 is a decent enough set-up. Beyond that, this is a gentle upgrading of hardware design and spec, but since the previous Bold manage...
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Tweet The BlackBerry Bold 9780 takes RIM’s flagship QWERTY device - the Bold 9700 - gives it a fresh new operating system with BlackBerry 6 and spits out a practically identical handset. It isn’t a new move from BlackBerry, we’ve seen them release mul...

Keyboard, email service, camera is improved, screen good despite size, battery life...

Poor video offering, some of BB 6 seems better suited to touch control, app offering isn't all BB 6 compatible...

If messaging is what you do, the BlackBerry Bold 9780 is a better device than the 9700 thanks to the RAM boost and general tweaking the BB 6 brings. The keyboard and email services are as excellent as ever, but some might see the Bold 9780 as less prog...
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Available in both black and white the BlackBerry Bold 9780 is the follow on from the popular 9700 although if you saw my unboxing video you will know that there is not too many things that have changed regarding hardware. A better camera and more memo...

Overall the BlackBerry Bold 9780 is a fantastic smartphone. If email, instant messaging, and social networking are your top priority then the 9780 will serve you well. As far as I am concerned there is no better device to do these things. The keyboard...
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RIM's latest BlackBerry Bold offers an upgrade rather than a revolution. The BlackBerry Bold 9780 looks identical to its Bold 9700 predecessor, but features more memory and the new BlackBerry 6 OS. A refreshed home screen, various software enhancement...

BlackBerry 6 OS More RAM than predecessor Best-in-class keyboard and e-mail...

Browser much improved but still inferior to iPhone/Android BlackBerry 6 OS better suited to touchscreen navigation Less apps than competitors...

For current BlackBerry users who aren't interested in a touchscreen device, the BlackBerry Bold 9780 comes highly recommended: it possesses a great keyboard, best-in-class e-mail capabilities and a refreshing new interface. However, it offers little in...
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Ahead of our full review of the BlackBerry Bold 9900, here are some hands-on photos with comparison shots featuring the Bold 9780.The Bold 9780 runs with BlackBerry OS 6, while the Bold 9900 uses BlackBerry OS 7, with a touchscreen and support for NFC...
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Take the recently reviewed BlackBerry Style, convert it to a candybar style body by axing the clamshell with front LCD screen, and you have the BlackBerry Bold 9780 . Just like the BlackBerry Style, the Bold 9780 sports the latest BlackBerry 6 OS, 5-megap...

The BlackBerry Bold 9780's key new feature is OS 6, as many of its physical and technological specifications are unchanged from its the 9700 model. The ergonomics are mostly fine, but we'd have preferred to see a faster processor in addition to the intern...
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One of the questions I get asked the most is “What's should I buy? iPhone or BlackBerry?” If you asked me 3 months ago I probably would have said iPhone without skipping a heartbeat. However after using the iPhone 4 for several months now and having exper...
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Amidst the two important milestones known as the BlackBerry PlayBook and Torch for Research in Motion (RIM), it's easy to forget the device that gave the company the breakthrough into the mainstream market – the BlackBerry Bold 9000 . Back in 2008, we had...

Preloaded with intuitive BlackBerry 6 OS, New 5megapixel camera...

Processor speed remains at 624MHz, Sensitive optical trackpad...

More than a SixAn acceptable successor, by implication, is meant to do what its predecessor managed to do, and in the process, improve upon it. From the exterior, it would seem as though you are looking at another Bold 9700 instead of the newer Bold 9780...
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Honestly, there isn’t much to talk about the Bold 9780 except for the fact that it is the first non-touchscreen BlackBerry device to come with version 6.0 of the BlackBerry OS. With Brian having done in-depth coverage of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 an...
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A beautiful handset with an impressive set of features is let down by an operating system that doesn’t have an easy fit on the device Related links News BlackBerry Bold 9780 officially launches BlackBerry goes futuristic with Empathy RIM shows off mult...

As with all of RIM’s devices, the emailing credentials are top notch with push email and multiple account setup...

While an improvement on previous operating systems, BlackBerry OS 6.0 just didn’t fit as well on a non-touch-screen deviceLook and Feel...

A beautiful handset with an impressive set of features is let down by an operating system that doesn’t have an easy fit on the device...
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Following up after the impressive , which was released around this time last year, its successor in the surely has its work cut out for itself. Now that BlackBerry OS 6 is starting to become more prevalent amongst RIM's lineup, it'll be interesting to...

Solid construction, UMA WiFi calling, Fantastic battery life, Versatile keyboard...

Unchanged design, Noisy looking photos in low lighting...

When it's priced at $129.99 with a contract, you really can't go wrong with the BlackBerry Bold 9780 – even when it closely resembles its predecessor. Simply, it goes to show that this is RIM's bread and butter seeing that it excels in a wide variety o...
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RIM has been the leader in smartphones since the BlackBerry first caught on. However, ever since the iPhone launched and then Android, it has been losing market share in the US. RIM has been trying really hard with phones like the and the , but hasn'...

The BlackBerry Bold 9780 is a very good option if you like your BlackBerry phone and want to upgrade. BlackBerry OS 6.0 is the best BB OS yet. If you want a QWERTY smartphone with excellent email support, the BlackBerry Bold 9780 is the way to g...
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The BlackBerry Bold 9780 is boring, but in a good way. It's a smartphone of simple pleasures: clear calls, solid syncing, and sharp Web pages. It fits in your pocket well and you won't need to charge it too often. If your cell phone needs tend more tow...

Solid voice quality. Sharp screen. Wi-Fi calling. Syncs locally with PCs.

Few apps. Poor Exchange support for consumers.

The BlackBerry Bold 9780 is a solid, portable messaging smartphone, but it's behind the times in a few key ways...
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