BlackBerry Charging Pod for BlackBerry Bold 9000

The Blackberry Bold has an overheating issue when plugging into wall and or using the usb port in a computer. I purchased my bold on 12/26/2008 and when I charged it (using the included charging cord), it overheated. I was hot once I finished charging it and it became progressively hotter as time went on. So I removed the battery and placed it back in. It then cooled down but the battery was drained. I charged it again and had the same issue. I took it back to the AT&T store and let them feel it for themselves they could feel the heat right through the box. They replaced it but the same thing happened to the replacement. I called the store and they told me to call AT&T about this. AT&T told me that they knew nothing about this issue. When I went online I found out that AT&T knew very well about this and actually delayed selling this phone in their stores due to this issue.When I discovered this item I noticed that it it mentioned that the phone will not overheat in its discription. I decided to purchase this charging pod before giving up on this wonderful phone. This pod works great and I never have had this issue while using it. I highly recommend it unless you want an overheating problem. I also found that the Bold overheats while using some sockets but not others. The socket that I used, I used through a power surge protector and when I plugged it into my computer I was glugging it into a brand new iMac. So, it was the phone not where I was plugging it into.BlackBerry Bold 9000 Phone, Black (AT&T)

I consider this one of those "no-brainer" products. At the time of this review, the price is below $12 (in part because the Bold has been out for a year now and there is likely a newer phone in the pipeline). For us late adopters (or those who need a second or replacement charging pod), the price is so right.To make this thing work, you need a Blackberry power cord (like the one that came with your phone). You can find a spare cheap here on Amazon. This is the pod only, no cord.My pod came in hassle free packaging, which was a nice surprise. No crazy plastic package to wrestle with.The pod itself is handsome - a blueish flat chrome finish with black plastic inside. You simply drop a naked phone (no case, as the charger uses little metal prongs on the bottom outside of the phone and a case would cover these up) into the pod and it does its thing. No cord to mess with.This pod is perfect for a desk or nightstand. It provides a far superior charging experience for two reasons: 1) no cord to plug in and 2) you can see the phone because it is standing up.I see nothing wrong with this - it's designed well, functions well, is described well on the site, and the price is great. Five stars.

I use my BlackBerry Bold as my alarm clock, so I find this charging pod a necessity allowing to see the time as the wee hours of the night. The pod is lightweight and the loose fit allows retrieving the phone while leaving the pod in place. The led on the back stays lit at all times, and while great to find the pod at night without turning on the lights, perhaps it should turn off once the phone sits in it.Unfortunately, there are a few pesky bugs in the OS that this pod uncovers. I have the phone setup to "Enter Bedside Mode" when charging. Removing the phone from the dock prompts the question: Do you want to exit Bedside Mode? Yes/No. Well, Yes means No, and No means Yes--meaning, if one answers Yes, the phone remains in bedside mode. This doesn't happen if charging the phone through the USB port.Closing words, the Bold should ship with the charging pod in the box, or a rebate coupon to get it free. It adds sufficient usability to make it almost a requirement, and with the bold price (pun intended) there is no excuse.All said, I definitely recommend!

First of all, let me say the Amazon is the BEST site on the entire net! Fast and efficient service ALL the time.. And if you have Prime?! DAMN!!!Anyhow, the review. I was tired of using the standard cord to charge my BB. It looks so much better in a stand. Ordered the stand and received it in 2 days (thanks to Prime!).Perfect fit for the Bold. Just rest it in the cradle and u're done. Obviously, as pointed out by other reviewers, the Bold is standing up in the base so it's possible for it to fall over but not on it's own!!My only "little" disappointment is that the BB logo at the front of the base doesn't light up... (But that in no way affected my rating. I gave 4.5 because there's no such thing as a perfect product).

Real simple...this item does not fit the Bold 9650 series. When I searched for charging docks for the 9650 this item appeared. Amazon may want to check its searching criteria on this item.Good news is the phone itself sits in the dock and should fit with a silicon case as will. There is still room to charge the phone via the micro-USB port.Basically a nice decorative piece. For the price it's not worth returning so I'll keep it.