Following RIM's official unveiling of its Bold 9900 smartphone, Electronista had a chance to take a closer look at the new device and an updated version of BlackBerry OS. The handset brings a variety of improvements over its predecessor, including a faster processor, thinner build, and a focus on "fluid' graphics throughout the interface. In our hands-on preview, we compare RIM's latest BlackBerry to the company's other attempts to compete with competitors' touchscreen smartphones.