Blackberry Bold 9900 Review

[@VinCentiments]

I'm so tired with all of these touchscreen devices that we use nowadays that I'm actually starting to want one of these. I miss the feeling of typing in an actual keyboard. lol

[@pctomactechtalk]

Consider buying on on eBay. You can get them both new and used as well as in the carrier of your choice or unlocked. I think I might get one as my personal business phone as I don't really need any apps besides phone calls, text messages and email exchange support.

[@Marvlesz]

Blackberry Priv gives you both.

[@islam4everyone729]

Can you help me? I am using bb 9900 and having random automatic funtions! Any suggestion to solve this problem? If you want the video i can send you the video.!

[@zunshayn6849]

Lodi ako rin

[@chrislee4485]

I never miss these antiqued phones. Physical keyboard on my phone? PASS. Each time i unfold my fold 2, i feel energized. Lol

[@davudhuesyn__vine5441]

2020 years watching?

[@teetatgalaxy2187]

555.I'm dead

[@adityasundar324]

Yo! Watching in 2020

[@FKARafael]

We're here

[@oliveraaron3833]

Quarantine has me rewatching old phone reviews

[@luqmanmazri7511]

Here, Thanks for making it fir the future lol

[@jwyoungy]

I use a Passport now but I used the Bold 9900 for almost 2 years. It was my longest lasting phone ever and I loved it. I was a bit sad when I got rid of it in favor of the Z10. One thing I've almost always missed was the keyboard and after trying the Z30 for about a year I decided to switch back. I had the Passport or Classic to choose from and I chose the Passport based on the newer cooler specs and features. No regrets, I love having the keyboard under my fingers once again, an experience that I first fell in love with on the Bold 9900. I will always think fondly of it.

[@rassaneybattiese6932]

I read the comments while playing the video.

[@btyc]

Watching this from Jun/2018. Blackberry Key 2 just came out in my timeline - but for me, this is still the iconic BB

[@iga4184]

I still have this phone with me, use it as a secondary phone but let me tell you even though most of the companies have pulled out their support for this phone, it's still one of the best phones for me, just that user experience is in-comparable with these old Blackberry phones. Once you go Blackberry, you'll never leave Blackberry.

[@ValenNitto]

IGA I'm still contemplating on getting this for some reason. I've had the pearl and the curve 8900 but since the announce of the keyone I'm getting excited about blackberry again.

[@DaBoss985V2]

I just got one today!! It's indeed sad seeing the older app not being supported. But enjoying it the experience regardless

[@des..]

It's 2017 and I want this for some reason. It is perfect as second working phone!

[@billygun02]

Its 2017, but I want to get this phone

[@scotty4338]

Why

[@claudees]

God bless wonderful people like you, who take time to share useful info. Best wishes.

[@TheAlan94]

Getting this phone next week. Finally reuniting with blackberry again leaving my iPhone for this. I like the simplicity not too flashy and it is very professional.

[@MEFuckin]

I really miss that physical keyboard. XD

[@chltmdwp]

this is why I am gonna buy this blackberry bold 9900! This is such a classic, iconic phone with built in call/end buttons!! I mean why can't every phones have that?

[@chltmdwp]

***** Cause I can~ You don't question people who buy classic Mustangs do you? To each their own.

[@mirilovely7351]

+Project Planes the thing about the q10 is it doesn't have the classic trackpad and the buttons. some people want the trackpad.

[@scotty4338]

@@mirilovely7351 alive ?

[@BBobertZ10]

Watching this in 2015 from my BlackBerry Passport

[@joshuaj02]

Nobody cares

[@BBobertZ10]

+Joshua Joji obviously you care enough to reply

[@carlamistlee3295]

+BBobertZ10 True

[@scotty4338]

@@BBobertZ10 Yeey 😂 Alive?

[@BBobertZ10]

@@scotty4338 very much so

[@TheMIBlack]

I miss those times when Jon was into BlackBerry smartphones and not iPhones.

[@YewToobFan007]

I just got this the other day and I must say- I love it! It's fast, clean, sharp, and does the job well!

[@VansSk8r990]

Had an iPhone and it broke on me. Picked this up on Amazon yesterday and I can say I'm very excited.

[@001248426017]

Physical keyboard for me is better than screen keyboards PROS -It builds up thenar muscles -the effort of texting messages button per button is more passionate than light touches. Efforts for your girl is a must. -It does not boast, and you can confidently bring it anywhere -It causes differentiation to other people, that it can make you unique. -It is black, so it is classy CONS -it consumes you more energy just to type texts -when you shift to touch phones, you might break the screen because of your enlarged thumb muscles. -blackberries are less in sweetness than apples in terms of sugar.

[@toferyo7473]

I judt ordered one. It will replace my Galaxy Note 5. :] I'm tired of all the fancy phines we have now and the lack of privacy.

[@hoogstraten4271]

Lack of privacy? Explain wise one what you mean by that?

[@toferyo7473]

+Xaspest7 Well, as it turns out, I ended up staying with my note 5 because A. it emits the least amount of radiation of all the smartphones and B. I found out about Samsung My Knox security which I installed and am now using. I also found out that I could encrypt my note 5 which I have also done. What I meant by lack of security was all the ridiculous app permissions that most of the apps we use have. On top of that, the batter is non-removeable the NSA has full access to your phone whenever they want even if it looks like it's off. Not a conspiracy, it was openly admitted years ago. Now I personally could care less about the NSA having access, nothing to hide, but who else really has access as well? and can i even trust the NSA to keep my stuff secret. But the real killer woth current smartphones with me is realizing how traceable my every move is, even though I keep my location services turned off... as far as I know. With my knox adding a second layer of encryption to all the apls that I use most of the time, I feel a bit better. I just don't want agencies and companies to track my interests or doings, it just bothers me. Go ahead and google your name. I found a website that tracked a bunch of stuff I had been doing. It had my home phone number, my street address, all my immiediate family members listed, my birthday, and google map image of my house. And get this, I'm one of those careful people with what I do on the internet. Basically, if you have an iPhone, and play Pokemon GO, say goodbye to any scrap of security or privacy you thought you might have. A current day smartphone is a government agency tracking device and money maker for thousamds of huge conglomerations that help them predict the future and crowd behaviors. Think of it this way, without extra measures of privacy, some people out there who aren't your friends know where you work, where you like to eat most often, what you ate, where you shop, who your friends and family are, how old you are... etc etc etc And has our goverbment really been that trustworthy lately?

[@hoogstraten4271]

Chris Really informative! I would also like to add the NSA picked a blackberry phone for the government as well. I don;t know why thu i thought maybe you knew.

[@tonymathew22]

+Chris wow finally I meet somebody who is like me :)

[@georginaedge6160]

I'm having one I don't fucking care anymore

[@mirilovely7351]

neither do I. I honk all the iPhone and android shit is getting old.

[@mirilovely7351]

+Miri Ketchum think* fuck iOS man...

[@ohmygeorgeee6624]

okay so for ages and ages i have been wanting my old blackberry 9900 back i used to love the feel of the keyboard and the track pad was amazing and I always remember at school I mesmerised where the letters were and could text under the table without looking miss this phone so much 😓

[@ohmygeorgeee6624]

*memorised

[@JJalbert22]

i know a few of my friends who had this phone since launch, and honestly only one of the few had a problem with it, it depends on whether you take care of it, if you do, you wont have any problems with this phone! its amazing.

[@Arturo_S3]

what happened to Blackberry, I never liked it but people did get into it... oh well it's dead now hahaha

[@reviewtechussr]

no they're not. I'm watching it on the BlackBerry priv which was released on November 5th 2015.

[@Arturo_S3]

ReviewTechUSSR what I mean is they have a very little share of the phone industry and it has dropped dramaticaly for the past few years and you can't denny it

[@reviewtechussr]

who said i'm denying it?

[@fiddlestix26]

Blackberry's have always appealed to me. I've never owned one but I love the sleek business look they have.

[@LivingChatGPT]

I bought this today. Works as advertised. Use it for calling, taking notes with the great keyboard, listening to podcasts on my Google Pixel Buds A-series. Still a productivity masterpiece. Camera is decent for storing memories.

[@Dogedadogo]

Nice did you have any issues with activation? And does it connect to Cellar internet if so does it use 4G or 3G?

[@axethepenguin]

@@Dogedadogoactivation should not be an issue because it runs BBOS 7 and not BB10 👍

[@Luxo087]

I've owned 2 blackberrys, never had a problem with any of them. I had the 8310, and the 8530, and they never fucked up in any way. My 8310 lasted me 5 long years, its been left out in the rain, dropped, stepped on, went through 3 screens, and buried in snow. I just put it in a bowl of rice every time it got wet and it still works. BUT TIME TO UPGRADE! I sold my 8530 because I didnt need 2 phones. I'm buying the 9900 Bold today and im really excited. CAN YOUR iSHIT TAKE ALL THAT ABUSE?

[@amrsherif7488]

I was not happy with the iPhone 5, so I got this and I LOVE IT!

[@fourquods]

what i find really impressive is you spoke there for a good 14 mins or so without the slightest hesitation, stutter or many erm's / eh's / ah's ....that is seriously impressive, if i could pull that off i'd be speaking in all my vid's, nicely done!

[@menardquinto9516]

It's 2021 and I want this now for some reason

[@theodoretekkers]

Looks cool. How's the touch? Is it easyv to get scratches or marks on it?

[@enosuliono2382]

Watching this video in 2022, kinda nostalgic.

[@flobay1731]

I have this Bb 9900. I also owned the 8900 curve, then 9700 bold, and the 9800 Torch.In between these 3 older model blackberries i used Android phones as well, also couple of I phones. Prior to this new Bold i was using the i phone 4, but this 9900 won me back hands down. It's speed,keyboard,touchscreen and design being the main reasons, its overall quality, effectiveness , and feeling of security it delivers is why I bought it. i been using it since it first came out year ago been very happy.

[@HardlyBoring1]

Love this phone, got it in January and do not regret getting it

[@jasmynturner]

Nice! Im getting it this week, how do you like it!?

[@red_ben3487]

You don't need to download any Google apps if you don't want to. You can change your default search engine to Google, BB Maps is great, and Google contacts & calendar sync perfectly through BIS.

[@NatashaMissList]

Thank u !! white or black?

[@Reddskinss]

@sol200997 you can actually turn off that setting :).. "green" means there are no new messages, "red" means a new message has just been received. By turning off that setting, the phone LED will only blink red in the event a new message has just been received. Therefore, even when your phone is on silent mode (no vibration/tone), you can just peek into your pocket/bag to see if theres a red light blinking. I turned off that continuos blink setting cos it annoys me too

[@rachelblow9367]

I've had it since December 25 2011. Extremely happy with it. Perfect phone for me personally, because I love the physical keyboard. Awesome, awesome phone--the best of all the Blackberrys created. Strongly recommend it

[@Naat123100]

Yes, I agree, but I have heard lots of people complain about how they break a lot.

[@JJalbert22]

Got this phone before yesterday, and i recommended it over the iphone! Great phone, for a great price!

[@chc754]

do u prefer a color more professional/neutral looking?(black) or a color more trendy or eye catching(white) ?

[@wizardsoracle]

I love this phone, I don't care what it can't do, I love what I can do with it and I do care about the quality of the calls, emails and IMs. Gonna get this one .. Thanks for the review

[@dtsantosable]

New blackberrys are due to come out quarter 1 of 2013 (jan-march) so you might want to wait if you can.

[@MrPokerJesus]

I just bought it on three days ago mainly for battery life. bought it two days so far im really liking it. It doesnt have a touch screen but it is a very "clean" phone...meaning its does what a phone is supposed to do very welll! Small phone with good battery life, fantastic track-pad, excellent call quality, and well okay keyboard but you will get used to typing on it! and last but not least great price! Its great for a budget phone but doesn't compare with Bold 9900!

[@DickieBird888]

June 2020 and I just ordered one.... fed up of being tracked with apps.... The covid tracking was the last straw. Im done with smart phones..... Maybe there will be a come back for blackberry in 2021?

[@7dim]

Just got this today for my upgrade..so far so good!

[@mickeyawilliams]

This was the first techno buffalo I saw! I kind of miss my BlackBerry

[@dacianspinu2514]

Both are nice, but BB Bold have a bigger keyboard, but if I'm not mistaken, 9810 has built in autofocus. If you don't know how a 9900 keyboard feels like, go for the Torch. If you know how it feels, pretty sure you are addicted to it so, go for the Bold

[@OVOthatXO]

My contract has finally ran out, what a long year that was. THIS COMES TOMORROW YAY cannot wait

[@Dominic078]

I went to a party and saw my friend had one, I fell in love with blackberries all over again haha

[@ggreen96]

Yes-a real phone. Absolutely spectacular. Just ordered mine.

[@BACasey81]

Which phone should I get, iphone 4s or blackberry 9900? i am self employed and always like to get a product that is both stylish and runs great! thx in advance XD

[@siren378]

Just got my new blackberry 9900 now cost 3,000 pesos... Nice and cool design for second back up phone... Hehehe 2018 now but I like this one... BB Classic is too expensive... Love this BB 9900 for calling and texting

[@FACrazyCanuck]

Excellent review. Well done. Currently using Bold 9780 and given my job requires constant email and phone use I will go with the 9900. I reviewed the iphone4s but since phone and email are critical for my business the 9900 is the best option for me.

[@PeaceLoveeRitaa]

Getting this on Monday! Cannot wait!!!!

[@dbGxGHOST]

I'm thinking of getting the blackberry, it might be a good change.

[@666Kitteh]

This is the best BlackBerry ever. I had loved BlackBerries since 2006.

[@antonchigur4299]

I do not see how you all can "miss" the phone. It isn't as though it is physically impossible to go online and buy one. Or is it that you just MUST have thee newest iPhone or Android?

[@Char0126]

Does this model freeze/play up as much as some of the older Blackberry models?

[@bruno15bie]

For you , What it the best : Iphone 4s , Blackberry Bold 9900 or Blackberry Torch 9800 ??

[@stevenfeasey]

the web browser is what really let blackberrys down for me in the past but this looks pretty awesome!

[@ipodtouch3459]

Definitely, I had the bold 9780 but I switched to the 9900 and trust me its much better and its so worth it!

[@muhammad96able]

im still using it until now even i have my iphone 5s... but i dont install a lot of apps bcause im avoiding the lagging problem. but hey still the best phone to deal with emails,replying messages. the phone also got classy feel in your hand when you holding it.

[@alyssa6477]

If you want the battery to last long, fully charge up the battery once you get the phone and then when its fuly charged, use up the battery until its low and them charge it back. I know it sounds weird but when I did it I could use my phone the whole day.

[@atlantaman555]

HEY JON IVE BEEN A FAN OF YOURS FOR A REALLY LIKE TIME AND WATCHED ALMOST ALL THE VIDEOS YOU PUT UP. WELL IM THINKING OF GETTING THIS PHONE AT THE END OF THE MONTH IVE HAD AN IPHONE 4 )GOT BORED WITH IT. AND AN ATRIX 4G (THE MOST HORRIBLE PHONE IVE OWN) .. WELL I WANTED TO KNOW HOW DIFFICULT DO YOU THINK IT WOULD BE TO GO FROM A TOUCH SCREEN KEYBOARD TO AN ACTUAL KEYBOARD.. WILL THERE BE A SORT OF BREAK IN PERIOD ?

[@embracethespam]

I used to have a blackberry 9800, and I wish I had never changed it for a htc sensation.

[@ashbizzle]

would the bold 9790 be a better choice?

[@dacianspinu2514]

@Jeremyisthings I don't know whay are the pricing plans since you didn't even mention country or carrier. But what I can tell you is that 9900 is the best for your tasks. It is simple and easy to use for that.

[@na8t111]

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 now, would you recomend the Bold 9900 over the S3?

[@StarDida]

opinions? should I buy it myself?

[@TomoJSnapey]

What I think is good is that over time the back cover is going to get starched a lot! just by pure use of putting it down on the table.. But you can easily replace it.

[@pezza94]

I'm looking to get either the Xperia S or this phone, would you recommend the Sony or would you say the BB is better?

[@harrisonmayo]

I just ordered one , can’t wait to use that keyboard again

[@franuoro96]

Does Whatsapp still work?

[@brettobryan.3121]

when ye should the video of the 720p hd recording from the bold 9900 it sounded like there was a seperate mic input. that microphone on the blackberry was awsome

[@JloJrock420]

Great review dude, good job!

[@jediarif]

Im confused on getting this phone or an Android phone. Im using this for military purposes since its camera can be dismount. Should i invest in this or a non camera Android phone?? Something like Huawei..

[@tofuwoo]

@TheThfl578 it's LED notfication. If you have text message/email/missed call, it blinks. You can get an app to change the colors so you know who and/or what is notifying you

[@nygiantsfromcali]

My Dream Black Berry.... Every thing the 9900 haves but a few upgrades. Display-800 x 640 pixels, 3.0 inches (300 PPI) Super Amoled Plus 32GB Storage 1 GB Ram 8 MP With 1080p recording 1.5 Quad Core Giroscope and GOOGLE PLAY STORE these are all additions to the current model.

[@chinatvccollection8706]

I have one now. These days BlackBerry phones are especially popular in Chinese girls on Chinese social app Xiaohongshu (小红书 "little red book"). Girls paste stickers on them, and consider them as " substitute to CCD cameras". But in fact 9900 is a phone with a CMOS camera rather than a CCD…

[@ClarkKent7]

is this still worth buying or should i wait for the q10?

[@jennyandrews3769]

i had a older blackberry curve it was past down from my dad it lasted us a total of 10 years there great phones!

[@EternalFantasy13]

yup, battery life gets me through the day. Social networking is awesome, and its really easy to get used to the keyboard.

[@Sackboy612]

I am getting this on saturday! can't wait!

[@baby.t97]

I had this phone for over a year and loved it. I loved the keyboard and everything, but it's been water damaged now :(... I'm gonna get the s3 :)

[@solo26sky]

I've got the Black.... Haven't seen the White BB in person. IMO a BB should always be Classic Black

[@JS5579]

@cirian75 It does not have that feature out of the box, but there is an OS update (OS7.1) that will include WiFi Hotspot capabilities when it is officially released by your carrier.

[@patrixia1894]

You should try to download battery savers/boosters from the App World. Also, you should always make sure you close apps such as the Camera, Wifi Connection...etc.

[@mikeoporto6365]

How many times do you charge your 9900? I like it but the battery real sucks! so im just getting the Blackberry Classic :)

[@darmatatya]

My dad uses q10, but when I use the physical keyboard, I think..more comfortable using 9900's than q10's..but the 9900 apps ecosystem still bad

[@Azmodaeus49]

does this crash alot or is it a very good phone cause i like my 9360 but im planning on my next upgrade to get blackberry or a iphone

[@WrenchMonkey88]

do you recommend the curve 9360 or 9900? Curve is free offer from the provider. But 9900 also is offered but i have to pay $169 w/ 3 years contract. thanks

[@NCC_Cypher1902]

Great review. So glad I found this video before I went out and bought one tomorrow. Now I'm highly convinced and can't wait for it

[@XxManGOLovErxX]

Any are great. Try them at a store and find out whether you like Android, iOS, or the Blackberry OS best. Personally, i would choose the S2 because I absolutely love it, but it depends where you heart is.

[@joshuatheoder2196]

Dude I have a Note 10+ rn and I still want and miss this phone.

[@Commander_HW]

It's 2017 and I want this for some reason.

[@manoelfelipe1807]

Me too

[@Jeremyisthings]

What are the pricing for plans? I am getting either this or an iPhone 5. All I really care about is email, texting, calling, facebook and twitter. All the other apps on iPhone are just extras to me.

[@bakedturkey148]

I used to love blackberry and I would buy it again if it had instagram and a better camera

[@PolloKevin]

it has both of those

[@t.p.0104]

2022 anyone? For the nostalgia. Good times.😌

[@treverpitts]

i use blackberry and i love it i just use it for email and fb and twitter i dont use a phone really for video or going on the web so even if i had a iphone5 i would never go on the web almost never. and i love a real keyboard over a touch screen

[@seanyoung6998]

Hey, I have the 4s and I'm considering getting this! Only because the iPhone is costing me too much though!

[@gino6680]

whats so good about this blackberry? whats the use of 1.2Ghz processor?

[@Benjaminaq16]

The last bit at 13:54 ... Good words to live by...