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…