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Great device, perhaps it's just mine that has some quirks?
In a similar fashion to the “have you dropped your iPhone” post I wrote the other day, I am today asking “has your BlackBerry Bold got a soft screen, and/or creaky back”? Mine has.
I’m asking for a couple of reasons really – firstly, both issues are quite annoying, and secondly, I am wondering if this is a defective unit, or actually a widespread (and known) issue?
Here’s a quick rundown of each issue:
• “Soft screen” – unlike the Storm, the Bold doesn’t have a push-in screen – but it does have some flex in it. I’ve often found that retrieving the Bold from it’s wallet, my thumb is on the edge of the screen – and when I remove my thumb, a “wave” of pressure goes across the screen. You can (if you choose) replicate this anywhere on screen by depressing with what is really not very much pressure.
• Creaky back – like a lot of handsets, the Bold has a backing that comes away to reveal the SIM card slot, battery, And like a lot of handsets, the back casing is kinda creaky in one area – in this case, in a vertical line on the left underside edge, when you are holding the device in your hands looking at it. Interestingly the weather seems to affect this, since when it’s cold the creaking is much worse – yes I know, plastic has some flex dependent on weather conditions, but then again, for a premium price-point my view is there shouldn’t be any flex – full stop.
Of course, it may just be that my unit is a bit “quirky”, however, a friend of mine has recently had the screen on his device fail completely – obviously negating the use of the phone (or any other) function! So what are your experiences readers? Is your Bold still working, or has it bit the dust…? For a device that is excellent overall, I’m keen to hear your experiences…
About The Author
Ben Robinson
Ben is a 10+ year veteran of the Mobile industry – starting his career when SMS was a still a relatively new concept for most people (!), he has now consulted on everything from bleeding-edge Mobile content, to the next-gen accessories you might view it on. As a result he has a broad and deep knowledge in numerous areas of Mobile – from network operators to device vendors, to infrastructure and middleware vendors (not to mention content delivery) – and has worked for companies in all of these areas! He is based in the UK, a hotbed of activity for mobile, and recently became a father for the second time – as oppose to in his younger years when he was happy spend time tweaking all manner of mobile devices to 'nth' degree, he now looks for services and hardware that provide the most efficient, compact, and reliable improvements to his already manic life! It’s his opinion that Mobile solutions should be there to help to make your life better – if a particular solution (be it service or device) isn’t doing this, he believes you need to ask the very important question of why you continue to use it... His focus at IntoMobile is mainly on Mobile content, services, and infrastructure, particularly as regards the UK market – and with the occasional look at devices. Additionally, using his extensive experience in the industry, he will provide commentary on the industry at large, with regular (and hopefully thought-provoking) articles.
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