BlackBerry® Bold 9650

BlackBerry® Bold 9650

BlackBerry Bold 9650 Review

RIM has hit the mark with the new BlackBerry Bold 9650. With an optical trackpad, Wi-Fi, international roaming capabilities,BlackBerry OS 5.0, 512 MB of on-board memory and plenty of processing horsepower this smartphone is the new standard bearer for CDMA-based BlackBerrys.
Although badged as a Bold, the styling dimensions and feel of the device point more to a revamped BlackBerry Tour than a CDMA-based version of Bold 9700, which is offered by the GSM-based carriers AT&T and T-Mobile.
BUILD & DESIGN
The Bold 9650 is nearly identical to the Tour -- the only discernible design update is the addition of the optical trackpad.
This modelis heavier and bulkier than the Bold 9700 though still manageable in a pocket or purse.
Screen
RIM has been doing a great job in the display department as of late. The 2.4-inch 480x360 screen is crisp, bright, and manages browsing sessions well.
Like all BlackBerrys, the display will adjust to ambient light.
Keyboard
The Bold 9650 sports the better of the two keyboards RIM currently produces.It is accurate, responsive and quick.
Its rubbery keys are row-separated by a depressed chrome bezel.