[BlackBerry 9000 gets a very early review]

[Engadget]

Filed under: Cellphones (http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/), Handhelds (http://www.engadget.com/category/handhelds/)
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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 (http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/unlocked-blackberry-9000-spotted-on-ebay-with-new-pics/) was actually legit. A week later Kevin of CrackBerry.com has the BlackBerry 9000 (http://www.engadget.com/tag/BlackBerry9000/) 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.

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