More Light and More Wide
Before its appearance, a new series of this BlackBerry nickname was widely heard by Onyx. However, when introduced in the market, this BlackBerry 9700 series comes with a nickname Bold II. With the nickname, the direct perception that the series has drawn a series after Bold 9000, a remarkable success in the market. It seems also want to continue the success of Bold?
Perhaps, because of the potential of this device is sufficient to achieve similar success. Bold aka Onyx II comes with smaller dimensions (small). Most importantly, however, flexible and looks fancy, different from the Bold was still (somewhat) rigid. Trackball is often complained easily fall apart, now replaced with a trackpad, which works with a sweep of a finger. It has brought the latest version of the operating system, version 5.0, which makes messenger more attractive features.
DESIGN
Compared with its predecessor, view II aka Onyx Bold is already far more trendy. In addition to the more slender bodynya, Bold II was also not impressed rigid, with a weight that is lighter. Although, from the body details and materials, this mobile seems a bit lost his touch as a lux-class mobile phone.
Testing: Hold and feel the ergonomisnya
Value: 3.4
Note: The sales package is available leather case.
Messaging
Of course this feature is the "spirit" of the BlackBerry. This is where the main force, with the push email service as the backbone. To email, as usual, lived to a simple setting step, enter the email account, and the service is ready for use. For text messages (SMS), have an advantage with a view backed up from the previous SMS destination number.
Testing: Entering yahoo email account, Gmail, and selular.co.id.
Value: 3.4
Notes: Settings are automatic, just write the user id and password
SCREEN
Smaller dimensions create a screen is also smaller than its predecessor. If you're accustomed to using the Bold, will be slightly less comfortable when switching to the Bold II. Display menu icons too small. The screen is the same type with Bold, TFT display 65K colors.
Testing: Displaying pictures and play video
Value: 3
Notes: Not bothered though appearing in the hot sun
MUSIC PLAYER
The music player is able to recognize various file formats, such as 3Gp, MP3s, WMA9, WMA9 Pro, WMA9 10, MIDI, AMR-NB, AAC, AAC +, eAAC +. But the music player is not the best feature of this phone. Quality output from the speaker's voice casual. Similarly, the output sound through the headset. However, there are improvements in the 3.5-mm audio port, which enabled stereo headset jack adopted from outside.
Testing: Playing and listening to MP3 format songs
Value: 3
Notes: In the sales package is available headsets.
CAMERA
Here, as realized RIM, imaging features will not be separated from its users in terms of favorite to access social networking sites like Facebook. Bold weakness that only 2 MP camera, improved by completing Bold II with 3.2 MP camera. Of course the picture better, and more feasible to upload directly to Facebook, for example. Moreover, already equipped with image stabilization feature and auto focus, which was contained in previous Bold.
Testing: Take a picture outdoors in the region SCBD
Value: 3.1
Notes: Setting the storage to the external memory
KEYPAD
A smaller body also carries consequences qwerty keypad is smaller and more crowded. Although still felt comfortable, because it still adopts the concept of outstanding keypad. Also because the material remains soft keypad when pressed. But updates on navigation, which is now wearing trackpad, just bring refreshment. Trackpad is working with the stroke of a finger, had a smaller risk for the easily damaged.
Testing: Exit the menu entry with the support of strokes trackpad
Value: 3.2
Notes: You are able to set the keypad to be a shortcut to a menu or a specific function.
MOBILE OFFICE
As a true tool for supporting office work, applications for office work are embedded in this phone. There Document To Go is compatible with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. This application is also able to read and edit documents sent as attachments via email. In addition to editing and improvements to the manuscript, we also can create new files.
Testing: Opening word files and start a new document.
Value: 3
Note: To get the full version of the application's office, should download again.
Instant Messaging
If anything, the BlackBerry was the one that popularized instant messaging via mobile phones. Instant messaging features is like getting an appropriate habitat in the BlackBerry phones. Included in this new series. But the latest version of the BBM (BlackBerry Messenger), making this feature even more attractive. In addition to fuel, can also use googletalk, Yahoo Messenger, and others.
Testing: Chatting with yahoo messenger
Value: 4
Notes: --
Connectivity
In addition to Bluetooth connectivity, Bold II also provides a data transfer device data cable Mini USB slot. Function in addition to data synchronization with your PC, can also add all the aliases battery charging. While the facility is equipped with Bluetooth A2DP technology, so that listening to music more convenient and does not ribet the handsfree cable loops.
Testing: Moving data from BB to PC and vice-versa, using the data cable
Value: 3
Notes: There is a desktop software to support synchronization.
INTERNET BROWSING
Bold II equipped with a capable browser menu. Display pages that you visit the site can be enlarged by zooming support. Browsing Facilities supported HTML format and a selection of browser settings is equivalent to the PC. What's interesting is if you are already subscribed to BB via a particular service, you will be free to surf the virtual world without having to worry over cost. Section BB's subscription service includes Internet browsing.
Testing: Opening a second news site, a compass and wireless online
Value: 3.5
Notes: With a special channel it makes browsing more freeway.
FINAL SCORE: 3.1
PERFORMANCE
In general, the performance of Onyx is very good, arguably even satisfactory. Especially when running the application that became the backbone of the BlackBerry, such as email, chat, internet browser, download the application all running smoothly. Signal constraints at best a spotty service. While its function as a means of telecommunications is also fairly good.
BATTERY PERFORMANCE
Vendor Data
Strength of 1500 mAh batteries. According to the manufacturer, RIM will be able to hold up to 21 days standby with talk time up to 6 hours.
Testing Results
Tested for the condition and use of standard mode, power is only reached 4 days.
However, when used actively as chat, browser, and others, the battery indicator bar on the use berkurang1 few hours.
AUDIO TEST RESULTS:
Music: 97.9 dB
Ringtones: 79.5 dB
Human Voice: 98 dB
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