Blackberry 9100: a brief review
Sit down comfortably, because any discussion of a new Blackberry device is not so simple and I would not like to offer you just a dry account of specs and features. Feelings and emotions will do much better. I like that RIM can still produce unique smartphones both in terms of features (which is rather illusory) and design. As I want to share my emotions with you the manufacturer must have had an intention to put this emotion in a new Pearl too. Remember that the tried and trusted Blackberry 8100 has been in continuous production for years. It was the first Blackberry for many and they are still happy to use this accessible smartphone. An unpretentious phone offers a stunning battery life. If you do not use the proprietary boosted battery or torture this model (which is too simple for that) you can get at least one week of true mobility. 8100 was (and still is) a beautiful model, which should definitely get into Top 100 of best gadgets of the century. A true living legend. I guess that 9100 will follow suit. I was convinced during a 1 week use. I will not touch upon software features, but will speak about what's on the outside. For the first time I got hands on a Blackberry without a QWERTY keypad, which is not nice.
Sooner or later local carriers will offer this smartphone as well. I liked the new Pearl, but I have to mention two points. If you want to buy this model go for the one with QWERTY. If you need this Blackberry for self-expression you'd better choose Torch. Compact BB 9100 is good, but it is only a candybar, albeit with multitasking, WiFi, good sound, etc. It is an ordinary representative in the Blackberry family.
In Moscow this model fetches around $815, which is a novelty tax. Blackberry 9100 is still a nice dessert for BB obsessed folk, who cannot live without them. If you belong to the group wait no more. You will not be disappointed. You can get BB 9100 from the UK. It is easier and simpler for many.
For the rest I can say that in a year's time due to its price BB 9100 will be a good option to try a RIM product. If you compare this phone with BB 8100 all changes and additional features are obvious. Operation time is good, sound quality, display and OS are better, while the keypad (QWERTY) remains the same. Old Pearl was bigger. On the other hand, the upgraded model is more compact, which is a plus for many users. Standard slots, WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G coupled with the nice design and all proprietary features – light indicator, strong vibro, excellent speech transmission and reception. Pay attention to this phone for calls if you are tired of "robots", which can rival laptops.
Among its rivals one can mention Nokia E series models, but as I remember they cannot offer a similarly compact model with QWERTY. Besides, BB 9100 with BIS can use up to 10 mailboxes with Push, download and open attachments for $10 a month without any limits (if connected to BIS from МТS).
Sooner or later local carriers will offer this smartphone as well. I liked the new Pearl, but I have to mention two points. If you want to buy this model go for the one with QWERTY. If you need this Blackberry for self-expression you'd better choose Torch. Compact BB 9100 is good, but it is only a candybar, albeit with multitasking, WiFi, good sound, etc. It is an ordinary representative in the Blackberry family.
In Moscow this model fetches around $815, which is a novelty tax. Blackberry 9100 is still a nice dessert for BB obsessed folk, who cannot live without them. If you belong to the group wait no more. You will not be disappointed. You can get BB 9100 from the UK. It is easier and simpler for many.
For the rest I can say that in a year's time due to its price BB 9100 will be a good option to try a RIM product. If you compare this phone with BB 8100 all changes and additional features are obvious. Operation time is good, sound quality, display and OS are better, while the keypad (QWERTY) remains the same. Old Pearl was bigger. On the other hand, the upgraded model is more compact, which is a plus for many users. Standard slots, WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G coupled with the nice design and all proprietary features – light indicator, strong vibro, excellent speech transmission and reception. Pay attention to this phone for calls if you are tired of "robots", which can rival laptops.
Among its rivals one can mention Nokia E series models, but as I remember they cannot offer a similarly compact model with QWERTY. Besides, BB 9100 with BIS can use up to 10 mailboxes with Push, download and open attachments for $10 a month without any limits (if connected to BIS from МТS).