Blackberry Bold 9000

"Why is it drug addicts and computer aficionados are both called users?"

-Clifford Stoll
This quote rings true when it comes to myself and technology. Ever since I got my hands on my first computer I've been addicted. Now I have a slimmed down version of a computer attached to my hip. Crackberries are called that for a reason, they are extremely addictive. One word can sum up this post, the Blackberry Bold is awesome. I've only had it for a few weeks but I'm already realizing how many doors having one of these things opens. Not only can I make and receive calls / texts; but I can receive/send email from multiple accounts, send pictures/videos/voice via the Internet, check the weather, check Facebook, get directions from my current location, and browse the internet anywhere that I have service. This has kept me in touch with my friends to a level that I didn't think was possible. On top of all that functionality it is wrapped in a great GUI that is very aesthetically appealing. I should add that I am only at the beginning when it comes to unlocking the potential of the bold. There are still a lot of great applications that I haven't got to toy around with yet. If you don't have a smart phone yet, I recommend that you get one. Think about a Blackberry! =D

The Good

• Email access on the go


• Apps such as weatherbug and facebook are great


• Snap a picture, and upload it to the web on the spot


• Works great as a normal phone as well


• Browsing the internet can kill downtime when on the go


• Uploading media from a PC to the blackberry is fairly painless, as well as software upgrades


• Calendar events from facebook, or a BES (Blackberry Enterprise Server) sync to your phone well

The Bad

• Browsing can be painfully slow at times, most apps overcome the lack of speed


• The battery life is great, but when you use it a lot (which you will) it can drain quickly


• Charging from USB on a PC is similar to snails running a marathon


• It doesn't do the dishes for me