BlackBerry Bold 9000

It was called the Bold for good reason, as the 9000 offered a brilliant half-VGA display and an updated OS. The design was sleek, the back cover had a soft-touch texture, and the multimedia performance was excellent.

Released: 2008

CNET review bottom line: For those who waited, the RIM BlackBerry Bold won't disappoint. The Bold impresses with its brilliant display, enhanced productivity tools, and excellent multimedia performance, delivering a more powerful and well-rounded smartphone to mobile professionals.