John Mayer secures a BlackBerry Bold, makes world envious
By Darren Murph 
posted May 16th 2008 3:40PM
posted May 16th 2008 3:40PM
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I think RIM is doing an awesome job keeping their phone up to date - a lot of companies forget that its not just the hardware but also the software. Would like to see if this update is more than just skin deep - hardware and software wise.
RIM looks like they are paying attention to both and will certainly give Apple a run for its money.
Still happy with my iPhone - but it's good to see RIM doing its homework. Cant say the same for the sorry offerings from Palm and WiMo.
Woooow! Cool phone - just look at the low battery power!
Just thought I'd let you guys know I'm banging Jennifer Anniston while posting with my new Bold. TTYL.
Is it my imagination, or is this screen on the Bold very small? Part of Blackerry's useability is that they have decent sized screens - I would have second thoughts about this one if they have shrunk it any further.
He's such a d-bag that they should take it away from him!
Here is definitive proof that he's a bona fide douchebag.
Check out his blog post from May 1st.
http://blog.honeyee.com/john/archives/2008/05/01/index.html
Wow. Is that guy for real ? Damn. talk about being full of himself...
Wow...
its called a joke.
I mean do you seriously thing celebs can't have a sense of humor?
That blog entry is no different then myspace trash about trying to light your farts.
He's having fun, rich, and has a Bold.
Off the man's nuts.
"Off the man's nuts."
Sorry, are we keeping you from attaching yourself?
I'm not really all that excited. Whats the point of a touch screen if its too small to be worth using?
The bold isn't touch screen?
Better yet, what's the point of a touchscreen if it isn't actually a touchscreen?
I don't think it's a touchscreen, at least not from what I've heard.
Even if they take it away from him .... helll just get him self another one .... just like that
I don't care what anyone says, Apple has the whole industry (including RIM) all confused. Like it lump it the iPhone did actually change the whole industry. They behave and are trying to imitate the iPhone. And I don't care who buries my comment, try to say that's not true and you're only fooling yourself.
A "dock" of icons similar to the iPhone along the bottom of the screen, the chrome rim around the whole edge, and then finally the full touch screen thunder coming later this year.
Go on say it: "touch screen phones were out there before the iPhone!
Bla, bla, bla, bla.... bla.
Music players were out there before the iPod. It means nothing. The iPhone is changing the whole phone world and koolaid has got nothing to do with it. Taste, a revolutionary user interface, good management of the iPhone team, talent, vision and direction are the reasons for this. Simple as.
@ Brenden - Dood It's not even a touchscreen. How can you say the copied the iphone? Iphone totally copied the razr, cause you make calls and stuff on it. Must be true cause I said so.
If anything, it looks like a Moto Q which was out well before the iPhone.
This has nothing to do with the iPhone. The iPhone has a large screen for multimedia purposes. The screen on the Bold is more than large enough for business purposes such as email, text, calendar. Furthermore, I would much rather have a hard keyboard than the iPhone soft keyboard which is not all that easy or quick to use.
It's silly to compare every new phone to the iPhone. Not everyone wants and iPhone. I don't.
John Mayer, here:
My Bold doesn't work and I need it repaired ASAP!
Lies!
Why don't you ever return my phone calls?
Because you gave me the clap, Jessica! You skank!
Bastard.....can we force him to put it on EBay?
If he puts it on eBay, he won't be the first to get RIM's BlackBerry Italics.
Nice.
John Mayer seems to need a lot of attention.
My feelings exactly!
"I'm John Mayer! Look at me! I'm important because I'll shill for Apple and RIM! Aren't I precious??"
Psh...if I got a gadget that wasn't out yet I'd share my impressions too...
gtfo
And there lies the problem.......he didn't share any "impressions". Essentially it was a "Look at me, I've got a BB Bold" post and nothing more.
I don't think anyone is envious of that fatty Engadget. This looks pretty much like a treo with a smaller screen. They're going the wrong way. Screens need to be longer and touch. It's the future folks.
weel, compared in looks, that is one of the best looking phones after the iphone. note I said ONE of the best. There are a bunch of other good lookers, but this is like michael jordan to a little kindergardener in basketball when compared to a treo. It isn't that fat anyways.
um...someone needs to charge up...QUICK!
5/5
It's so random that he gets pre-rel. stuff. Do the companies who give it to him really think he's going to give apple the boot, and start endorsing them?
More importantly, why does John Mayer's endorsement matter in the first place?
RIM sponsored his tour IIRC.
So he has a Bold and a Curve.....WHY?
so when you get new phones do you use the old ones as well?
what makes you think he does that? he had the curve before the general population is what they are saying.
Its times like these that make you wanna be famous :(
Oh, that poor, poor early adopter.
who gives a sh*t...?
Umm...why are the icons all white again? I thought the press image showed that the icons were getting a splash of color, which I think they really need imho.
Probably a different theme, the theme currently active is probably 1 of 3 or 4 RIM has installed by default
Why's BlackBerry working political correctness? "Bold"? It's fat; call it fat. Not bold, thick, curvy, plus-sized or big-boned. It's a fuckin' chubster.
The Dude abides.
right. but its a blackberry? who cares? the "wooo! it does email" means jack now. ANY phone can do email. yipee! ill stick with windows mobile thanks.
Yet another ignorant comment from somebody who's probably never even used a BB. You are aware it has 3rd party apps, right?
That screen blows!!!!!! It's so tiny. You dont even need a trackball, all you need is a left or right button for the menu.
Have you even used a BlackBerry before? It doesn't sound like it.
His douchebaggery knows no bounds. I want his phone, though.
Cite sources, please.