BlackBerry Bold 9000 unboxed on video

We can't help but feel the BlackBerry Bold 9000's much-anticipated launch ended up being just a tad bit anti-climactic. Maybe it's a Canada thing, or maybe we're just haters. Or maybe we hate Canada. While we mull that over, you might as well have a look at CrackBerry.com's video unboxing of the new phone, complete with some comparison shots and, um, unboxing. Oh, there's an iPhone versus near the end, so don't go anywhere! Video is after the break.

[Zinger314 @ Aug 23rd 2008 6:25PM]

But does it play Tap Tap?

[dennis @ Aug 23rd 2008 8:16PM]

I didn't think it was that bad. And I've made plenty of fun of people on Engadget.

I think we're just upset about the ATT 3G roll out problems.

[iomatic @ Aug 28th 2008 1:21PM]

Excellent video; great pacing-- professional without being forced.

Still not as good as the iPhone though.


[ducks]


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[Muhammed @ Aug 23rd 2008 6:26PM]

I wish engadget just stops the "versus iphone" and "iphone killer" shit.

[Hugh @ Aug 23rd 2008 6:34PM]

that was crackberry not Engadget, but as a windows fanboy I am forced to agree, :)

[rob.kehr @ Aug 23rd 2008 6:49PM]

Seriously, enough with the iphone vs...everything. Its a good phone, we get it. It wouldn't surprise me if next I saw "Dell's netbook vs. Iphone". I'd like one day to go by where I see no Iphone articles on engadget, now THAT would surprise me. How about a Blackberry bold vs. Blackberry cuve : why it's actually better...instead of a Blackberry Bold vs. a phone that is completely different in every way to include target audience (Iphone).

[macserv @ Aug 23rd 2008 6:46PM]

Usually, I'd agree, but in this case it was Crackberry who drew the comparison. Engadget just mentioned it. I suppose the tech sites will stop comparing it when the masses stop wanting to see the comparison.

[Robert @ Aug 23rd 2008 9:23PM]

But how does your comment compare to one typed on an iPhone?

[jacubious @ Aug 23rd 2008 6:30PM]

What's all this hating aboot?

[tom @ Aug 23rd 2008 6:34PM]

All of a sudden, it is a US-eh vs. Canadah

[mike @ Aug 23rd 2008 9:43PM]

huh? no its not. its about iPhone taking on everything.

Since most people use Windows, they are naturally Windows defenders. An enemy of my enemy is my friend, as it were.

Pathetic, I know, but most on here will bash Apple incessantly, except, of course, Apple customers.

Grow the F up.

[Asad Quraishi @ Aug 24th 2008 11:38AM]

You guys hate Canada because our 3G network is bigger and better than your 3G network. Sour grapes! :-)

[yokken @ Aug 23rd 2008 6:32PM]

unboxings are some of the most pointless things ever

[ZeRo @ Aug 23rd 2008 6:47PM]

We'll he did do a better job than most unboxer, he showed a bit of difference and similarities. So he showed the evolution of the devices and even gave a tip of whats to come. So it wasn't really like an unboxing, but more of a teaser for the blackberry versus iphone... did RIM get it right?

[Homeboy @ Aug 23rd 2008 6:50PM]

Unless you're waiting for your salary in anticipation of buying the device in question.

[thedesolate1 @ Aug 23rd 2008 9:48PM]

A few see it as gadget pr0n. Most might consider it useful just to see what you get in the package after spending $300+ on a bleeding edge device.

[bureX @ Aug 24th 2008 9:29AM]

In unboxing videos, you get a chance to see how does the end product actually look like, and which accessories do you get, instead of just taking peeks at useless rendered pics of it online. On the other side, most unboxing videos on YouTube are pure crap, since 90% of the video shows the unboxer struggling with the packaging and sticking scissors in it while the camera goes off focus every few seconds...

[darx23 @ Aug 23rd 2008 6:34PM]

C'mon canada is nice!

[Graham Stevens @ Aug 23rd 2008 6:43PM]

Wow that was unboxed way faster than the iPhone.

[ZeRo @ Aug 23rd 2008 6:48PM]

Don't you just love it when people get to the point?

[Mobilehavoc @ Aug 23rd 2008 6:51PM]

You can tell Kevin is so anxious to play with the Bold he's rushing through the video. You can hear the excitement in his voice too. Hope they release it soon in US.

[webterractive @ Aug 23rd 2008 6:53PM]

the 9000 isn't worth the $599.99 that rogers wants for it. If you sign up for 3 years the let you have $200 rebate it's bullshit once again it's the reason camadians are slow

[Graham Stevens @ Aug 23rd 2008 7:00PM]

camadians hey... interesting. What about Anericans?

[Khris @ Aug 23rd 2008 7:10PM]

I always get it confused. Is it the Americans or the Anericans that are loud, rude, and obnoxious? :)

[Dante @ Aug 23rd 2008 8:06PM]

It's the Anericans. The subtle spelling difference tends to confuse the rest of the non-Anglophone world, so we Americans tend to get blamed for all the stupid stuff the Anericans do.

[jwcarne @ Aug 23rd 2008 8:51PM]

I moved here from Canada and they think I'm slow, eh.

[Khris @ Aug 23rd 2008 6:55PM]

Blackberry.....always the bridesmaid, never the bride!

[fred @ Aug 23rd 2008 7:15PM]

More like the father of the bride that has to pull a 60-hour week to pay for his flaky daughter's $10,000.00 wedding to some slacker.

[Nightmare @ Aug 23rd 2008 6:58PM]

seriously, my coworker seriously thought blackberry was made by motorola... I told him its Canadian junk, not as bad as motojunk. lol does it do video streaming yet? damn curve, RIM u need to get ur shit together

[grull27 @ Aug 23rd 2008 7:02PM]

Tomorrow is the last day I can return my iPhone 3G. I really want the Blackberry Bold. I don't know if I should return my iPhone 3G. What do you guys think?

[Khris @ Aug 23rd 2008 7:09PM]

iPhone FTW!

[Magnificen7 @ Aug 23rd 2008 7:13PM]

Keep the 3G, you'll have more fun with it.

[Minilap @ Aug 23rd 2008 8:35PM]

Keep the 3G?

[Bassir @ Aug 23rd 2008 9:20PM]

The 3G, of course.

[Jeff @ Aug 23rd 2008 10:03PM]

If you love Blackberry Messenger and typing texts, you'll probably want the Blackberry...otherwise I'd recommend the iPhone 3G which I'm picking up later this week.

[giuliop @ Aug 23rd 2008 7:03PM]

"Maybe it's a Canada thing, or maybe we're just haters. Or maybe we hate Canada."

What a good start. I see the "new" Engadget is shining with humour. Would "or maybe you're just a bunch of idiots" add to the fun?

[Dahk @ Aug 23rd 2008 7:52PM]

Lol you're all probably aware, but there ARE a huuuge amount of Canadian readers over here =). We patrol these sites daily lol.

Its kind of a way of brewing our jealousy for all the gadget glory that happens beneath us, while our major 3 carriers continue their price dominance streak.

[TheMagnificen7 @ Aug 24th 2008 8:45AM]

@Dahk

Amen. Goddamn Rogers (insert name of Telus or Bell in place of Rogers if you so choose.)

[Mike @ Aug 23rd 2008 7:14PM]

Am I out of touch with pop culture or does anyone else find it weird he's got 4 skins for one device?

[thedesolate1 @ Aug 24th 2008 12:29AM]

Its a symbol of "status" in some countries....

[vdogg89 @ Aug 24th 2008 12:40AM]

agreed. its one thing to buy a skin for a device, but to buy like 4 colored skins?

[Mustaine @ Aug 24th 2008 6:19AM]

Some people prefer devices with four skins.

[James @ Aug 23rd 2008 7:15PM]

It's idiotic, flame-war-inciting posts like this (among other reasons) that make Gizmodo such a superior site to Engadget. Sigh.

[Phoenix @ Aug 23rd 2008 7:25PM]

Now now children, I know you've both got "independence" these days, but you're both Britain's offspring!

Now stop fighting. America, you need to get more like Canada. At least Canada writes home sometimes!

[SOOPERGOOMAN @ Aug 23rd 2008 8:00PM]

Screw you I'm a Newf!

[Shenzhov @ Aug 23rd 2008 7:27PM]

@grull27

Keep the 3G. After using it, especially if you have the MobileMe sync stuff, me thinks the Bold will seem quite gimped compared to the iPhone.

[quasar @ Aug 23rd 2008 7:28PM]

$400 on a 3yr plan is a little steep for everyone I cant see this phone selling well.

[Andrew T. @ Aug 24th 2008 1:36AM]

$399 on a 3-year is expensive, but we Canadians are already use to those prices. If you bought a BlackBerry before at current pricing, chances are you'll buy it again if you're looking into a new device.

[Quintessential @ Aug 23rd 2008 7:40PM]

I got to play around w/ a bold two days ago when a RIM rep came to visit my store. Highly digable unit that US residents will hopefully see mid September. Video playback looked fantastic, and the new theme coupled w/ a better screen, makes it much friendlier on the eyes. For an iPhone comparison, no one is going beat Apples audio quality when it comes to playing music for a while, but the Bold has a much heavier and solid feel than most any smartphone, a sign that durability is still a big factor for these devices. Also, the rep mentioned that that leather back will also be released in other colors, available for purchase just like the skins, or cases.

[Isaac @ Aug 23rd 2008 7:45PM]

When is this son bitch comin out in the good old usa.