It’s official - the Blackberry Bold is finally making its way to North America - through Canadian carrier Rogers. On Thursday, August 21st, the dream becomes a reality, even if it will cost you over $300 even with a plan. Here are some features for you lucky Canadians getting ready to snag your brand new BB, straight from www.blackberry.com.

• No compromises. With email, phone, IM and the Internet, it can connect you. With an integrated organizer, it can help you stay on top of your day. With camera and video recording, you can capture and share the moment with just a few clicks. And that’s just the beginning.
• Do more — do it faster. Take advantage of the speeds available on the HSDPA network and the BlackBerry Bold smartphone’s 624-MHz processor. Multitask and prioritize with access to your voice and data services at the same time.
• The fun goes with you. Enjoy premier image and video viewing, build playlists of your favorite songs and organize your media files. You can even use BlackBerry® Media Sync to transfer desktop iTunes® music files to your smartphone. Downtime may be rare, but the BlackBerry Bold smartphone delivers a wealth of entertainment.
• Know where you stand. With built-in GPS capabilities, and BlackBerry® Maps, you get turn-by-turn directions, so you can pinpoint where you are right now and where you need to be.
• Simple and straightforward. Lower your cellular costs and get service in areas where cellular network coverage may be limited or unavailable, with BlackBerry® data services over Wi-Fi® networks.
• Color and clarity come to life. The screen of the BlackBerry Bold smartphone catches the eye and is designed to deliver color and clarity that exceed expectations. From the moment you turn it on, you’ll be blown away by explicit color and quality.

 Can’t wait to snag this handy handset, but live in the US? You won’t have to wait too long. Rumor has it that the Bold will be here mid-September. When Blackberry brings its latest phone to the states, it will be an AT&T exclusive and is expected to sell for around $200 if you choose the right contract. Sound familiar? With the same screen resolution as the iPhone 3G, and the preferred-by-some tactile QWERTY keyboard, the Blackberry Bold 9000 should give iPhone a run for its money.