Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds

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 make of magnificent. Granted, these are more like the hands-on impressions of a self-confessed BlackBerry addict, who was willing to fork by $828 US on the off chance that the eBay auction the other day was actually legit. A week later Kevin of CrackBerry.com has the BlackBerry 9000 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 certain the $828 gap in his checking explanation will have him coming to terms with that drawback in the near future. He’ll be posting more details and impressions as he goes.

[Thanks to everyone who sent that in]

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Original post by Paul Miller

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