BlackBerry Bold 9700 Accessories

By Kevin Michaluk on 21 Oct 2009 11:54 am

Looking for your first accessories for the BlackBerry Bold 9700? Here's Your Chance to Win One! Just leave a comment to this post letting us know which accessory you plan to buy first for your BlackBerry Bold 9700...

Accessories for the BlackBerry Bold 9700

When we posed the question recently asking What is the first accessory you'll buy for your BlackBerry Storm2?, it was clear that some form of protection - be it a leather case, rubber skin or invisible shield, was the most popular accessory category. When it comes to accessories for the BlackBerry Bold 9700, it is yet another new form factor from Research in Motion and thus need to be aware that some of your old stuff, but not all of it, will work.

Best Selling BlackBerry Bold 9700 Accessories

Though the Bold 9700 shares the same Bold name as its older 9000 model number sibling, the form factor is much different than its predecessor: its size is more Curve-like than Bold like, and similar to other newer BlackBerry Smartphones the Bold 9700 features a MicroUSB connection instead of the MiniUSB port found on the original Bold. The only consistent accessory component between the original Bold and the Bold 9700 is the battery - both use the same slim M-S1 battery. To see all compatible accessories for your BlackBerry Bold 9700 and stay on top of the latest cases, skins and accessories, simply visit our BlackBerry Bold 9700 Accessory page (link at the bottom of this article).

Contest: Now that the BlackBerry Bold 9700 has officially been announced, we'll do something a little bit different and celebrate the occassion by giving away some BlackBerry Bold 9700 Accessories! We already have OEM BlackBerry Bold 9700 skins in stock at ShopCrackBerry.com, so we'll give away three skins to three lucky winners. All you need to do is leave a comment to this post letting us know what's the first accessory you plan to buy for your BlackBerry Bold 9700. A car charger? A Bluetooth headset? Maybe a BlackBerry Bold 9700 charging dock? Let us know! Contest ends this Sunday, Oct.25th, at Midnight PST. *

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422 comments

RC_Cola Oct 21, 2009 at 11:03 pm

the 1st thing i would buy would be the fuel by case-mate

jprone Oct 21, 2009 at 11:10 pm

A screen protector and a silicone skin for sure.

asherwiin Oct 21, 2009 at 11:43 pm

.... will be skin to keep my new baby smooth and ding free!

plumed Oct 21, 2009 at 11:51 pm

Without a doubt, it would be a screen protector!

brooklynstrong Oct 21, 2009 at 11:59 pm

I would buy a car charger with my new Bold

edward4u Oct 22, 2009 at 12:08 am

A unique holster. Nothing protects a blackberry better and extends the battery life even more...than a holster.

damigguds Oct 22, 2009 at 12:11 am

My First Accessory would be is to give my loving dad the phone. He's worth every penny and he needs a new phone.

ekleiman Oct 22, 2009 at 12:14 am

Thanks for yet another superb contest, CB! My first accessory would be a car charger.

tweety1864 Oct 22, 2009 at 12:21 am

I need a car charger first...then a case!

thegooz Oct 22, 2009 at 12:24 am

First thing I'm buying is an extended battery.

Lunchmeat99 Oct 22, 2009 at 12:37 am

I love my charging docks for my current bold...so if those don't work on the new Bold they will be my first purchase.

boldb Oct 22, 2009 at 12:45 am

BB Skin...

tfrankson Oct 22, 2009 at 12:46 am

plan to buy for my 9700 is a case and skin to protect my bb.

starfiire58 Oct 22, 2009 at 12:47 am

I plan to buy a skin/cover for my new Bold right off the bat. I will not even use it with it being on one first. My Curve 8900 looks very warn due to me not putting a cover on it first and just using case.

Bertigo Oct 22, 2009 at 1:06 am

screen protector. I'd kill myself if there was a scratch on that gorgeous screen.

menalikuk Oct 22, 2009 at 1:23 am

A HOLSTER!!

justdonikes Oct 22, 2009 at 1:31 am

the first blackberry 9700 accessory i would buy is a black silicone skin. keep it oem and simple..

kinan.alissa Oct 22, 2009 at 1:51 am

Charging Holster

Gr8t1 Oct 22, 2009 at 2:08 am

Invisible Shield and/or silicone case!!

Christine85 Oct 22, 2009 at 2:17 am

Defiantly a pink skin, then an adapter (mini to micro) for my car charger.

PBbb Oct 22, 2009 at 2:23 am

Can't wait for the 9700

colinh810 Oct 22, 2009 at 2:30 am

extra battery and charging dock

xbeast Oct 22, 2009 at 2:38 am

to maintain the beauty while still showing its slim figure a sexy skin case. perferably black

PhoneGuy69 Oct 22, 2009 at 2:46 am

I can't wait till this phone comes out. I work for t-mobile and it's coming on or around the 18th of November and I will be one of the first in line to get it.

javr123 Oct 22, 2009 at 2:56 am

definitely a rubber case!!!

jjkamdar Oct 22, 2009 at 3:12 am

I'd buy a case first!!

ngshcd Oct 22, 2009 at 3:18 am

As with my other three blackberrys I will get a leather case, to protect it in my pocket

Phony bologna Oct 22, 2009 at 5:37 am

As usual, I will put armor all over my BlackBerry. I will put on an Invisible Shield, then put a BlackBerry silicone skin on, which of course is partially covering my screen that is protected by a Boxwave Crystal Clear protector.

Which one I buy first will be determined by which is released first. I'm guessing the BB silicone skin but I've already received confirmation that an Invisible Skin will be made for the 9700 so we'll see. Yay, bitches. Yay.

danielk1982#cb Oct 22, 2009 at 5:57 am

Can't wait for this phone to be available to buy.
Loved my first Bold and would be stoked if I could win this one. :p

jkcb Oct 22, 2009 at 6:42 am

First accessory has to be a screen protector, and then I'll get a black skin, and finally a charging pod.

makaveli95 Oct 22, 2009 at 6:57 am

some nice bb in-ear headphones, for major tuneage :D

psyko825 Oct 22, 2009 at 7:00 am

otterbox and a screen protector

BloodySweeney Oct 22, 2009 at 7:03 am

a skin is definitely first

Threadie Oct 22, 2009 at 7:03 am

I can't wait to get my 9700. My first accessory purchase
will be a car charger and a charging dock. I still don't know which bluetooth is the best headset.

Yoskowitz Oct 22, 2009 at 7:20 am

An Invisible Shield screen protector from Zagg.

Nikeem24 Oct 22, 2009 at 8:00 am

Charger

rich007007 Oct 22, 2009 at 8:16 am

My first accessory is going to be a car charger.

rich007007 Oct 22, 2009 at 8:16 am

My first accessory is going to be a car charger.

Justin.Kelly Oct 22, 2009 at 8:29 am

I would have to say that the first and most important accessory that I will get will be the ZAGG Invisible Shield. Protection is always important! lol Of coarse that will only be the first of numerous accessories! :-P

mrindsberg Oct 22, 2009 at 8:41 am

...the blackberry leather pocket pouch because I always carry three blackberries on me at all times, my tour, my pearl, and my bold, and my bold always gets the left pocket in my pants

pmich Oct 22, 2009 at 9:00 am

Charging Dock of course.. - had it for my curve, have it for my current bold.... can't wait!

cbrown73 Oct 22, 2009 at 9:06 am

Skin and screen guard.

trigg Oct 22, 2009 at 9:19 am

Just like my 9000 my first will be a screen protector.

jovianremix Oct 22, 2009 at 9:26 am

A skin, then invisible shield with privacy screen!

buddhataz Oct 22, 2009 at 10:04 am

I will buy a beautiful leather case for it.

manderpsi Oct 22, 2009 at 10:05 am

definitely a hard case w/ holster

Madness87 Oct 22, 2009 at 10:20 am

Hopefully i win the contest so I won't have to buy the case!

Drumznut Oct 22, 2009 at 10:33 am

Like many others, the first accessory I would buy is a screen protector.

BlueRocks Oct 22, 2009 at 10:59 am

I don't know if it exists, but an am/fm alarm clock radio with Blackberry dock.

or a car charger.

MiMiD07 Oct 22, 2009 at 11:15 am

I will be getting a screen protector, leather case, blue tooth and charging station.

dgburns Oct 22, 2009 at 11:29 am

If it were a touch screen, a screen protector would be first up for me. But since it's not, I'll go with a skin.

lankanpunk Oct 22, 2009 at 11:39 am

for my new bbb9700, first and foremost, i would get an invishield...

need to protect this beauty from all scratches possible. ;)

coldfuzion Oct 22, 2009 at 11:47 am

Cant wait for the new bold!

Champ29 Oct 22, 2009 at 12:03 pm

It would have to be a case to keep my blackberry clean and the otterbox really is a good case to protect the phone.

kidd1128 Oct 22, 2009 at 12:35 pm

im planing on getting the black one :)

kidd1128 Oct 22, 2009 at 12:36 pm

i'll probably get a car charger :)

Denesse Oct 22, 2009 at 12:41 pm

The first thing I would buy for MY 9700 would be a very SEXY HARD CASE!!!

Denesse Oct 22, 2009 at 12:41 pm

The first thing I would buy for MY 9700 would be a very SEXY HARD CASE!!!

simpliewenny Oct 22, 2009 at 2:08 pm

The first accessory I would get is to try and find a privacy screen for the 9700 because that's the first accessory I bought for my 9000 when I got it. Need to keep those nosy people in check! And I love the privacy screen, I don't know what to do without it.

samir.lakhani Oct 22, 2009 at 2:09 pm

A new cover since I will drop it within the first 24 hours

PRON3 Oct 22, 2009 at 2:29 pm

Without question, the first accessory I would get would be the invisible shield.

bobby1210#CB Oct 22, 2009 at 2:46 pm

definatly case

lakerz4lyfe Oct 22, 2009 at 7:01 pm

Invisible shield!

phokingtim Oct 22, 2009 at 10:37 pm

A skin first then a charging dock second.

Crunch Oct 23, 2009 at 6:52 am

Another great CB contest. I'd love to get a cradle for my new Bold. A cradle that charges a 2nd battery would be awesome too. :)

Biggzjm Oct 23, 2009 at 8:15 am

I think I will buy some form of case or a skin

Kezzsim Oct 23, 2009 at 1:25 pm

Well, since this lacks the easily scratch-able Bezel of my old bold, I'd have to say a good holster is a must! since my one for the current Bold seem to leave it's shiny chrome-ness out in the open...

JeePak Oct 25, 2009 at 1:52 am

Definately my very first accessory is going to be the all mighty otterbox!! preferably black on black ;)

Itanium Shock Oct 25, 2009 at 9:47 am

wow hope i win

defender007 Oct 25, 2009 at 10:04 am

Probably would get a charging dock and otterbox and especially a screen protector. All from shopcrackberry of course.or hopefully I win!

edue Oct 25, 2009 at 10:09 am

A Blackberry skin!!

a35683x Oct 25, 2009 at 10:18 am

I would get the car charger first. :)

haroon.choudery Oct 25, 2009 at 10:21 am

The first accessory I plan to buy for my Bold 9700 is a PowerMat. That is the coolest thing ever and it would be really helpful too.

GJW Oct 25, 2009 at 10:26 am

I think I'll go for the charging dock - actually, probably two of them (one for home, the other for work)

devGOD Oct 25, 2009 at 10:29 am

bluetooth headset

hearmeoutx Oct 25, 2009 at 10:32 am

I plan on buying a charging dock!

wkupike2000 Oct 25, 2009 at 10:39 am

I'd get a slick looking case

rafac24 Oct 25, 2009 at 10:41 am

I would definitely buy first the screen protector and then the case.

ebedoun Oct 25, 2009 at 10:50 am

I would get a screen protector and a silicone case first. Can't have my phone unprotected out in this world.

richro Oct 25, 2009 at 10:53 am

Charging dock is always the first must-buy accessory for any BlackBerry.

black_rain™ Oct 25, 2009 at 10:56 am

I would like to get a screen protector, a nice protective case (just in case I dropped it).

jakelan Oct 25, 2009 at 10:59 am

Give me,Give me

tons-q Oct 25, 2009 at 10:59 am

A side leather case and a leather strap of matching color for the professional look, definitely!

jomaco Oct 25, 2009 at 11:01 am

Definitely be getting a skin day 1!

seanp666 Oct 25, 2009 at 11:07 am

Bluetooth earpiece.....but only for driving, I promoise

krayziebydaflesh Oct 25, 2009 at 11:15 am

def a screen protector. dont want my baby getting scratched up now

maddmaxx308 Oct 25, 2009 at 11:20 am

Stuff I plan to buy after I buy the 9700:
First will be Dash Mount (for GPSing) *2
After that is settled, I will be getting:
Charging dock *2
Car Charger *2
Extra Battery, or extended battery
Case similar to Seidio innocase 360 once it's released
Perhaps an OtterBox

In the mean time, I could use a OEM skin in Black :D

Thanks CB.

dirtybird072 Oct 25, 2009 at 11:25 am

I plan on buying a skin first and foremost

rafac24 Oct 25, 2009 at 11:35 am

Woot. Bold 9700 Accessories!

frkm0005 Oct 25, 2009 at 11:37 am

The first thing I would buy is a BlackBerry Leather Pocket Pouch. I'm a big fan of low profile cases and the pocket pouches are the best. I've had one for every BlackBerry I've ever owned.

cyu Oct 25, 2009 at 11:41 am

The first i want to buy is Charging Dock if they have 1.. hehehe

chadmd23 Oct 25, 2009 at 11:43 am

I always get a silicon gel case.

Tralin Oct 25, 2009 at 11:48 am

I plan on buying a case to protect my 9700!

ernest.childs Oct 25, 2009 at 12:00 pm

The first accessory I would buy is a spare battery because with such a capable device I would be rocking that phone all day long!

brainhig Oct 25, 2009 at 12:05 pm

A skin for sure... mostly because the leather-like back is RETARDED!

gr1zzly2121 Oct 25, 2009 at 12:13 pm

skin please

gr1zzly2121 Oct 25, 2009 at 12:13 pm

skin please

John-Fox Oct 25, 2009 at 12:28 pm

I will seek out a charging cradle, because I love me some bedside mode. But, I'd certainly take a skin for free. ;-)

HappyJay Oct 25, 2009 at 12:29 pm

The bluetooth car charger!

michaelofarrell Oct 25, 2009 at 12:41 pm

Rubber skin

SurrealCivic Oct 25, 2009 at 12:44 pm

Plastic back cover is better than leather one, makes the phone slimmer; however it is loose. Also, the unit with the leather cover won't fit in a new OEM 8900 Leather Holster, which I am currently using.

Hence, the accessory I would LOVE to have is a OEM BlackBerry 9700 Leather Holster. Thank you!

Garyberry Oct 25, 2009 at 1:02 pm

my wife and I are ready for this phone to come out! we are both going to get one, we are so excited!!! I def want to get a skin for my new baby, maybe some bluetooth stuff. My skin on my 8900 has protected my phone from bad scratches and even worse, total failure! Hope I win! good luck all

thechin Oct 25, 2009 at 1:03 pm

me up~!

f4ll3ns3r4ph Oct 25, 2009 at 1:12 pm

I would definately get a screen protector first, without a doubt!

f4ll3ns3r4ph Oct 25, 2009 at 1:12 pm

I would definately get a screen protector first, without a doubt!

NemesisMind Oct 25, 2009 at 1:13 pm

Gotta do the screen protector first.

lavinci Oct 25, 2009 at 1:17 pm

i always buy a case/skin first to prevent scratches.

joshiro Oct 25, 2009 at 1:17 pm

16gig micro SD card for sure for first accessory

SolitaryX88 Oct 25, 2009 at 1:28 pm

Just awesome!

fjerske Oct 25, 2009 at 1:50 pm

First thing will be a charging dock. Save that ware and tear on that usb for os upgrades. Will use bluetooth for everything else.

fjerske Oct 25, 2009 at 1:55 pm

run-n-gun Oct 25, 2009 at 1:55 pm

9700 charging dock, all the way

ThisCantBeLegal Oct 25, 2009 at 2:13 pm

My Pearl ran naked but my Tour runs with a skin and I'll never have another bb without one. It'll be a skin first without a doubt.

needbox Oct 25, 2009 at 2:15 pm

The first thing I would get for the bold would be an extra battery.

GMCloud27 Oct 25, 2009 at 2:50 pm

Boy would this be great!! Thanks!

Inspector01 Oct 25, 2009 at 3:22 pm

I would get a new bluetooth head set to help celebrate my new Bold 9700 :)

bigcalidave Oct 25, 2009 at 3:40 pm

A car charger! of course...

Stiebs Oct 25, 2009 at 3:50 pm

I wanna get either a case (soft shell or hard shell) or a leather magnetic pouch for it to slide into.

jrdnlc Oct 25, 2009 at 4:00 pm

it will defenetly be a screen protector thats for sure then ill look into the dock and case :D :D :D

smijes Oct 25, 2009 at 4:03 pm

I would definitely get either a silicone skin or one of those invisible shields. gotta keep the bb looking good!

pkcable Oct 25, 2009 at 4:13 pm

charging pod

phone_s3x Oct 25, 2009 at 4:32 pm

let me win! BELT HOLSTER BECAUSE BLACKBERRY NEVER INCLUDES A HOLSTER WITH A "CLIP"

muzmurad Oct 25, 2009 at 4:45 pm

I have already told my boss i want the phone when it comes out...it wud be nice to have an accessory before i get it, protection from the start.

MADBRADNYC Oct 25, 2009 at 4:57 pm

I would buy an OEM skin first to protect my new baby... Unless I win, then I would get a screen protector instead.

elkbath Oct 25, 2009 at 5:11 pm

the very FIRST accessory I would buy for the Blackberry Bold 9700 would be a SCREEN PROTECTOR.

gsuboy Oct 25, 2009 at 5:16 pm

The first accessory for my Blackberry 9700 is going to be...me! Ha I literally use my blackberry so much you could consider me an accessory to it. :-)
But of course I'm going to buy a screen protector to protect my new 9700 against the numerous times I'll drop it in excitement in glee at the new OS!

gsuboy Oct 25, 2009 at 5:17 pm

puternerd Oct 25, 2009 at 5:43 pm

I got some bold 9700 love happening...

obsessive_compulsive Oct 25, 2009 at 5:48 pm

I'm waiting for my employer to announce our 'employee' phone plan with Telus, should happen in a week or two. When that happens, I'm going to get myself one of these beauties and a Charging cradle would be great!!!

guitarjf Oct 25, 2009 at 5:51 pm

I'm gonna get a spare battery and the external battery charger!

Complex24 Oct 25, 2009 at 6:14 pm

A clear skin case would probably be the first accessory I would get =]

saizchi Oct 25, 2009 at 7:28 pm

The first thing I would get is a screen protector.

alexs0fly Oct 25, 2009 at 7:31 pm

definitely plan on getting a headset

bodybiz Oct 25, 2009 at 7:57 pm

I guess the first thing I'll need to buy is well.... A 9700 Bold!!

Danizme Oct 25, 2009 at 8:05 pm

I assume it will come with a leather case, ala bold 9000 and Tour? If so, I'll need a screen protector first and foremost.

pino-chet Oct 25, 2009 at 8:27 pm

I would buy a new car charger.

berryaddict1022 Oct 25, 2009 at 8:51 pm

Its always difficult to decide on the first accessory but I personally would go and buy a charging pod for my bold 9700. I love using it for my Bold 9000, every morning i wake up to its beautiful design :)

branden3112 Oct 25, 2009 at 9:10 pm

First thing I'd buy is a skin, that's if I don't win one.

foolio_67 Oct 25, 2009 at 9:15 pm

Charging dock for me!

iCTO Oct 25, 2009 at 9:29 pm

definately a hard case

carlos2008 Oct 25, 2009 at 9:32 pm

first thing i'll buy is charging dock.

mjbilling Oct 25, 2009 at 10:28 pm

i think i would have to get a new bluetooth headset for the 9700.

allmotorsi Oct 25, 2009 at 10:40 pm

Damn if I win, I'm gonna have to upgrade my old bold nice!

jakrip Oct 25, 2009 at 10:45 pm

That is a hard question. Cause when you buy a phone it is never one thing. It is like buying a car you never go and get just one think. But the first need is protection. So I would say a screen protector cause If I scratch my screen on my new 9700 I would cry for days afterwards. Then I would get a good case. I know you said one but you can never buy one thing at a time we are crackberry members.

erinleighirish Oct 25, 2009 at 10:53 pm

I would for sure buy a silicone skin, But I would have to buy one if i win one! Thanks!

milikeleka37 Oct 26, 2009 at 12:25 am

First accessory i'd buy is a case. Hopefully, i-skin comes out with one soon.

hindsite74 Oct 26, 2009 at 2:11 am

A screen protector I reckon

EV36 Oct 26, 2009 at 2:48 am

Skin and screen protector are the 2 things I would buy first.

gtg Oct 26, 2009 at 3:35 pm

1. screen protector
2. silicon case
3. leather case with belt clip
4. biggest micro SD memory card I can afford
5. a blackberry 9700 phone I can use those accessories on

bscngrad Nov 3, 2009 at 3:45 am

Since the Bold 9700 is my very first Blackberry, I will buy something to help protect it, so probably a case or a skin

dward Nov 3, 2009 at 11:04 am

My first purchase will be a charging dock.

daredevilmo3 Nov 4, 2009 at 1:58 pm

Definitely, a charging dock.

CidSedez Nov 9, 2009 at 1:07 am

Its a MUST HAVE for any bb

ccasemore Nov 9, 2009 at 11:04 pm

I'm definitely going to get a screen protector, but an OEM skin would be even better.

SWFT Nov 10, 2009 at 10:02 am

I think I will get the skin first but at the same time as the screen protector...if I don't get that right away ill never get it! Two birds one stone

leonardNEMOY Nov 11, 2009 at 12:57 pm

I'll be rockin the dock n rubber for sure!

rdc913 Nov 17, 2009 at 2:17 pm

I would like to get an OtterBox case for my new 9700 but they haven't developed one yet. I called them today to see if a release was coming in the near future but the sales department had no clue. "Just keep checking our web site." I guess I will have to buy a more conservative case until Otter box gets on the ball. If you have heard something on this topic please let me know.

Toluca100a Nov 17, 2009 at 3:15 pm

Hi Friend, just want to know if the accessories are the same for the Bold 9000 and the new Bold2 Onyx 9700 Smartphones ?
Thanks,
MG