The 9900 is the smartphone of choice if you’re a BlackBerry enthusiast. It comes with a metal ban around the case which makes the phone stylish. Plus, it comes with the latest features that Research In Motion (RIM) has to offer. However, since this phone is the flagship of the company, it is quite expensive. If you’re looking for an alternative to this phone, RIM may have the phone you’ve been looking for. This is the Bold 9790.
The phone may not look as stylish as RIM’s flagship. However, it has similar dimensions and a similar feel. The phone also comes with a 2.45-inch touch screen that is slightly smaller compared to the 9900’s 2.8-inch TFT capacitive touch screen. This means that users will enjoy a touch interface in addition to the usual QWERTY keyboard. .
Like most Research In Motion phones, this smartphone comes with a QWERTY keyboard. This is ideal for people who have gotten used to having quick access to this old input method. It allows users to enjoy the luxury of easy typing. This means you can compose documents, reply to emails, respond to texts, and chat just like you would on your PC or laptop.
Speaking of chat, the Bold 9790 comes with BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) pre-installed just like the 9900. This means you never have to worry about going over your monthly allotted text messages. Messages are sent over the Internet, either over 3G or Wi-Fi. If messages are sent over your 3G network, you only have to pay a minimum for unlimited messages. If messages are sent through public hotspots, you don’t have to pay anything for unlimited messaging. This is what RIM is known for.
Like the 9900, the Bold 9790 comes pre-installed with the latest software Research In Motion has to offer. This is the BlackBerry 7.0 operating system. This will allow users to enjoy a more social experience. It comes with Facebook integration. This means that you will be able to receive updates from friends in real time. This software version also allows you to enjoy from an improved browser, Augmented Reality and NFC (Near Field Communication).
As you can see, you no longer have to spend more to get your hands on a 9900. RIM has opted to create a cheaper version of the phone, the BlackBerry Bold 9790. It may not look as elegant. However, it has similar features and a similar feel. It’s a great alternative to RIM’s current flagship.
