We're all about reviews of products before they're released, but reviewing something before it's even been officially confirmed by a company is its own special brand of magnificent. Granted, these are more like the hands-on impressions of a self-confessed BlackBerry addict, who was willing to fork over $828 US on the off chance that the
eBay auction the other day was actually legit. A week later Kevin of CrackBerry.com has the
BlackBerry 9000 in hand and seems to be loving every minute of it. Apparently the keyboard is better than the 8800 series, the OS4.6 is smooth, fast and pretty, and the 480 x 320 LCD is "awesome." And don't get Kevin started on 3G: the logo alone brought a tear to his eye -- we're clearly dealing with a bona fide fanboy here. That said, it's an encouraging sign to see all those leaked shots weren't just for show, there's a real-live performer behind the legend. Kevin's major caveat is the size and weight of the phone, compared to his Curve, but we're sure the $828 hole in his checking account will have him coming to terms with that drawback in the near future. He'll be posting more details and impressions as he goes.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
posted May 6th 2008 12:22PM
Comparing this to the Curve is unfair as it's meant to replace the 8800, which was always bigger and heavier than the Curve.
Me Likey!
This "review" stinks of being RIM product placement.
We're to believe that RIM is too stupid to know that their new flagship product, probably either stolen or at least not legally able to be sold by whoever eBayed it, is available on eBay, and that they're too helpless to remove all three product listings?
Reading the "review" I don't think it's new owner would have been any happier with the phone if it shot $100 bills out of the screen constantly and was powered by magic.
Crackberry.com is based in Canada, RIM is based in Canada, and this "review" will be the only review in town for a long time. I think RIM sent Crackberry.com a 9000 because they knew it would get an absolutely glowing review.
Don't take this as a crack on the phone, I want one of these new super Blackberries as much as anyone else, but this whole thing just seems fishy.
Where'd they get that wallpaper from? Red wavy crap on the above blackberry is ripped straight from the psp and ps3 for sure.