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We’ve been fortunate enough to grab some time with RIMs latest creation, the Bold 9900! Some may say that the Bold form factor is getting long in the tooth, but RIM is clearly sticking with what it knows best and has further refined the design of this phone, making it a pleasure to handle. The original Bold was praised for its sharp display, and this device continues the tradition while adding a sensitive capacitive touchscreen. The new Bold (which will also be available as the 9930 on Verizon) weighs in at only 130g, and keeps a slim profile at 10.5mm. The phone is equipped with 1.2 GHz Snapdragon Processor, 768 MB RAM and a crisp 2.8 inch multitouch display with a pixel density of of 287 PPI.  As always, one of the highlights of the device is RIM’s physical Qwerty keyboard; the Bold 9900 iteration is as comfortable and tactile as ever.

It has 8 GB of in-built memory with expandibility up to 32 GB with a Micro SD slot. The 5 megapixel camera includes a flash and supports of HD video recording at 720p resolution. The Bold 9900 brings dual-band 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth 2.1 to the table, as well as an orientation sensor, digital compass, and proximity sensor. A 1230mah battery runs the show; while this is lower in capacity than many of the latest smartphones, we’re hoping that RIM’s tradition of power-sipping efficiency continues with its latest devices. Like the Nexus S, the Bold 9900 is graced with NFC technology for tag reading, mobile payments, and other applications.

BlackBerry OS 7 shows some of the fruits of RIM’s recent acquisitions of TAT and QNX with the new “Liquid Graphics.” However, since BlackBerry OS 7 is still based on the traditional BBOS platform and not the QNX operating system on the PlayBook, it will still feel familiar to existing users. BlackBerry OS 6 was the first to offer a modern WebKit browser, and OS 7 improves things further. Everyone’s favorite, BBM is front and center as always, and the BlackBerry ID offering lets you locate a lost phone while BlackBerry Protect backs up your data regularly.

See more coverage of this device from Negri Electronics on Engadget

Stay tuned to the blog for more coverage on the Bold 9900 and other new devices, and follow us on Twitter @NegriBlog for the latest updates.

Own a BlackBerry Bold 9700? If you don’t mind trying an unofficially released operating system, it’s pretty much time to stop what you’re doing and step right up and download BlackBerry 6 for your BlackBerry Bold 9700. The OS version is 6.0.0.344.  You can download from the links below, but keep in mind that the leaked build does have some bugs

OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is NOT an official release and as such is not supported by RIM or your Carrier. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk and only if you’re comfortable in the process of upgrading and downgrading your device software. It is quite normal during operating system development for certain features to be crippled or disabled while others are tested, and these beta builds often reflect that. They are not always better. Depending on your BlackBerry comfort level, it may be best for you to wait for community feedback on a build before deciding to download and install for yourself or simply wait for the next official release. If you require support, do not contact your carrier or RIM for Beta OS technical support (their first course of action will be to advise you to downgrade to a supported OS).

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A recent advert on Craigslist shows a red Blackberry Bold 9780 prototype for sale at $950… A red BlackBerry Bold 9780?  We already know that the red BlackBerry Torch is out there so a red 9780 certainly is plausible. The ad indicates that it is a Rogers device but it has no branding on it.

We would also like to advise our loyal readers that you can contact us to buy the 9780 when we get more in stock.

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We’ve got an exclusive first look at the unannounced, and unreleased, Blackberry Bold 9780, courtesy of our friends at TechnoBuffalo.  This is the successor to the Bold 2 (9700) which looks very similar to its predecessor, representing an evolutionary design upgrade,  however, the real treats are hidden under the hood.  Leaked specs that were released in August turned out to be dead on, as this business-centric device features:

• 624 MHz Processor
• OS 6
• 512 MB of RAM
• 2.44″ HVGA+ display (480 X 360)
• 5 MPX camera w/ auto-focus and LED flash
• Bluetooth 2.1
• Webkit browser
• AT&T 3G Bands

More pics after the break…

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Last week we hook Techno Buffalo up with the new Curve. Yesterday we got the full video review. Thanks for your hard work guys! (Techno Buffalo)

PS: I think there might be one or two left in stock!

Thanks for the video created by Jon4Lakers The device will be appearing “For Sale” in its retail version in the next 2-3 months.

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to let everyone know that the new site is up and running. You will notice some blazing fast speeds and some great new features throughout the entire site. We have put a TON of work into this, and still more is needed. We are looking for another “Web” developer to assist us with the additions that need to be put into the site. Please contact me directly to submit your request to work for us.  Also, your comments are appreciated. We need to know if you find ANYTHING wrong with the site at all. Submit anything you find to our site Admin.

We are currently accepting applications for our paid blogging positions. Also accepting “free” writers as well. If you would like your voice heard (or read) by thousands of people every month, this is the place for that. Negri Electronics is one of the only (strictly) high end wireless electronics stores online, so we have a unique niche. Your posts mean alot to us and to our customers. The more information that is posted the more information that can be shared throughout the web. Please apply to me directly for more information on Blogging for NE!

Our new Blog Manger is Jean Paul Navarro. (You may contact him directly if my reply is delayed) He will be recruiting new bloggers, posting information he has, and assisting in making the Negri Electronics Blog as popular as can be.  We thank him for all of his hard work so far, and anticipate some great things.

Thank you for your time.

Please contact me for any reason, I am always here.

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Ladies and Gentleman, please be careful with any iPhone purchases from Overseas dealers and eBay as they may be stolen. Please know that we only purchase the devices from approved vendors that purchase directly from Apple. We want you to feel safe with your purchase, if you have any questions you can email us at any time.

This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 500×327. In a daring heist, thieves took anywhere from 3,000 to 4,000 iPhones from a warehouse in Belgium, with a street value of up to 2 million euro, or $3 million US. The robbers may be foiled, however: wireless carrier Mobistar, for whom the phones were intended, say they have a list of all the serial numbers and that they will block the phones from accessing their network. The thieves climbed a fire ladder to the roof of a warehouse owned by CEVA Logistics, a Netherlands-based logistics company in Willebroek, Belgium. They then cut a hole in the roof of the large building directly above where the iPhones were located. Reports in the De Standaard newspaper suggested the thieves knew about iPhone delivery and storage location details, and that the robbery may have been an inside job. Mobistar, which has had problems keeping the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS in stock, is reportedly in an urgent search for more devices before inventory runs low. With the holiday season coming, the breakin could prove costly to the carrier’s business. Mobistar has prepared for a large number of devices coming onto the black market by blocking them from accessing the Mobistar network. However, the strong likelihood is that these phones will be unlocked before they are sold. Police say they have no leads. image from Gizmodo

September 24, 2009

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