Best BlackBerry Smartphones

In the market for a BlackBerry smartphone? We've listed our picks for the best BlackBerry smartphones of 2009.

RIM’s BlackBerry has gained worldwide popularity for its convenient and sleek designs, and its bounty of corporate and social tools.  BlackBerry smartphones are carried by various wireless service providers, come in distinct makes and models, and are considered an ideal mobile device for any business professional. Luckily, you don’t have to wear a suit or work in a corporate office to appreciate one of RIM’s smartphones. Email, phone, maps, organizer, applications, games, the Internet and more—check out our top picks for the best RIM BlackBerry smartphones.

BlackBerry Bold 9700

Ah yes, RIM’s newest creation, the BlackBerry Bold 9700.  With every new BlackBerry Bold, there’s just more BlackBerry goodness to love. This BlackBerry is all business—no frills and fluff—and features full 3G Internet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0, a brilliant half-VGA (480 x 360 pixel) display, 3.2-megapixel camera, an extra long battery life, and GPS. We think this new Bold is reigning supreme as one of BlackBerry’s best-ever smartphones.

Here are some quick main specs and check out our BlackBerry Bold 9700 review.

• Trackpad navigation
• Bright, hi-resolution screen
• Full QWERTY keyboard
• 3G technology
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled
• 256MB flash memory
• 3.2 MP digital camera with
  video camera
• Multimedia player
• Wireless email
• Organizer
• SMS/MMS
• MicroSD card reader