BlackBerry Bold 9700 Specifications
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| Size (LxWxD) |
Approximately 109 mm x 60 mm x14.1 |
Weight (battery included)
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122 g / 4.28 oz
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Memory
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256 MB internal flash memory
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Expandable Memory
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Supports up to 32GB microSD card |
Battery
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1500 mAhr removable/rechargeable cryptographic lithium cell |
Battery Life
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GSM Talk Time: 6 hours; GSM Standby Time: 19 days
UMTS Talk Time: 6 hours; UMTS Standby Time: 15 days
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Keyboard
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35 key backlit QWERTY
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Display
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High-resolution 480 X 360 pixel color display
Transmissive TFT LCD supports over 65,000 colors
2.44" (diagonally measured)
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Camera
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3.2 MP camera with auto focus, image stabilization, flash and 2X digital zoom |
Video Camera
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Normal Mode: 480 x 352 pixels
MMS Mode: 176 x 144 pixels
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Voice Input/Output
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Integrated speaker and microphone, hands-free headset
capable, Bluetooth headset capable, integrated hands-free speakerphone |
Ringtones
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32 polyphonic - MIDI, SP-MDI, MP3, WAV
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GPS
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Integrated GPS with A-GPS (assisted GPS) ready
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Media Player
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Video format support: DivX 4, DivX 5/6 partially supported, XviD partially supported, H.263, H.264, WMV3, MPEG4, Sorenson Spark and On2 VP6 (Flash support)
Audio format support: 3GP, MP3, WMA9 (.wma/.asf), WMA9 Pro/WMA 10, MIDI, AMR-NB, Professional AAC/AAC+/eAAC+
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth v2.1; Mono/Stereo Headset, Hands-free, Serial Port Profile, Bluetooth Stereo Audio (A2DP/AVCRP) and Bluetooth SIM Access Profile supported
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Headset
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3.5mm stereo headset capable
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Power Adapter
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+5V DC/500 mA AC power adapter, with interchangeable location-specific plugs |
Network
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UMTS:
2100/1900/850/800 MHz (Bands 1, 2, 5/6),
2100/1700/900 MHz (Bands 1, 4, 8)
GSM:
1900/1800/900/850 MHz |
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Stay in Touch
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Features
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Benefits
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Trackpad
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Based on optical technology, the track pad helps you easily scroll through the information you need, with an experience similar to the track pad on a laptop computer. |
Wi-Fi Support (UMA/GAN)
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Added Wi-Fi connectivity makes accessing to your BlackBerry® data services in Wi-Fi hotspots or other areas with Wi-Fi connectivity
convenient and easy. |
| Full-featured phone |
Have the features of a desktop phone with you when you're between appointments or running late. |
| Bluetooth-enabled (v2.1) |
The BlackBerry® Bold 9700 smartphone is Bluetooth-enabled,7 so you can keep your hands free to focus on other tasks at hand. |
| 3G (HSDPA) Compatible
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Designed to take advantage of the speeds available on 3G networks. |
| Send and receive text and picture messages (SMS & MMS) |
Keep in better touch with contacts who prefer text2 and picture messaging. |
| Enhanced Web Mail
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Chat from just about anywhere using Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger or ICQ apps built specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. |
| Edit Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint Files
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Whether you use Gmail®, AOL® Mail, Windows Live Hotmail or Yahoo!® Mail, you can enjoy on-the-go access to your favorite
supported web mail |
| Instant Messaging
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Chat from just about anywhere using Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo!® Messenger, AOL® Instant Messenger or ICQ® apps built specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. |
Social networking for BlackBerry
smartphones |
Facebook® for BlackBerry® smartphones, Flickr Photo Uploader for BlackBerry® smartphones and MySpace® for BlackBerry® smartphones. |
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Entertainment on the Go
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Features
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Benefits
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Media Player
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Watch your videos and listen to your music with all the excellent visual and sound quality you expect from a BlackBerry smartphone. |
Camera
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Take photos wherever the inspiration hits you with a 3.2 MP camera with image stabilization, auto flash, auto focus and zoom. |
Video Recording
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When you need sound and action to help you tell the story, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone comes through with
built-in video recording. |
BlackBerry Media Sync
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BlackBerry® Media Sync lets you sync your desktop iTunes or Windows Media® Player music files with your BlackBerry smartphone. In just a few easy steps, you can take your tunes on the go, wherever you go. |
Mobile Streaming
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Access videos, music or even sports and news clips from web sites built for mobile streaming. |
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Browse, Shop and Buy
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Features
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Benefits
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| Pre-installed BlackBerry App World storefront |
Personalize your BlackBerry smartphone with apps from the BlackBerry App World storefront and discover how to put more of your life on your BlackBerry smartphone. |
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Instant Information
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Features
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Benefits
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| GPS Capabilities and BlackBerry Maps
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Designed to work with BlackBerry Maps and other location based software, use it to help determine where you are and how to get where you need to be. |
| HTML browsing
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A dynamic browsing experience, to help you get the information you need, when you need it. With the BlackBerry® Browser, you have easy access to the Internet with web pages that are easy to navigate and read. |
| Business Ready
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For small to medium-sized businesses, Hosted BlackBerry® services and BlackBerry® Professional Software are designed to offer affordable solution options. For large organizations, BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution is designed to provide advanced security features and enterprise-grade functionality.. |
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LOVE this UPGRADE TIME bye bye my beloved 8310 hello 9700!!! and First SWEET!!!
exactly like me waiting for the 9700 while having 8310!
cant wait for it to come to Asia.
2nd SWEET!!
Hello 9700.. Finally !!
Hold on...is there on board memory in addition to the 256mb for apps ..(the bold 9000 had 1 gig internal).
I know you can get an external memory cards..but it's nice to have on board memory as well...for things you want to access regardless of which memory card is installed.
little dissappointed by that..
**oops double post ***
The processor speed or type?
624 MHz processor with 256 MB Flash memory. :)
Marvel PXA930? Like the bold?
Besides WiFi what is the difference between the bold2 and the Tour 9630? Can anyone tell me?
The 9630 has:
1. bigger Form factor
2. World edition! (CDMA/GSM networks communication Capability)
3. 256MB RAM
4. TrackBall not TrackPad
5. Lower Battery Life.
6. Different Charging Cyrcles of battery.
7. Qualcomm 7600 Procesor 528Mhz
8. BlackBerry OS4.7 from the beggining!
The biggest difference is probably this a GSM device and the Tour is mainly a CDMA device (it also has GSM capabilities). This will most likely not be offered on the same carriers as the Tour (except maybe Bell and Telus).
I wish i didn't switch to Sprint...although i love the tour and can't seem many differences.
The essex is coming :)
How much is this going to be priced at? $399.99? $299.99?
And what happened to the 1GB of memory? Is that still on there?
The 1 GB on the Bold 9000 is storage memory for data, not flash memory for applications. The Bold 9000 only has 128 MB for applications whereas the 8900 and Bold 9700 have 256 MB. The storage memory of the Bold 9700 is easily upgraded way past 1 GB with a SD card, so that detail is nothing to worry about. The 9700 has more memory that matters (the memory for applications since that cannot be increased).
It's hereeeeeeeeee! Time to hound my carrier!
Other than maybe the 3G, it looks and has same or similar features as my TMO Curve 8900. Hmmm...
I've got the 8900 and DETEST the trackball. Had numerous issues and replacement phones, but the price will be a factor.....any rumors on this yet?
I'm in the same boat. My trackball keeps getting ridden with dirt and not rolling the right way or sometimes stopping all together. I am in need of a track pad but price is definitely the issue.
The AT&T page says $199 after $100 mail-in rebate. Nice.
DAMN THATS THE HOTTEST BERRY
My Pearl 8100 is ready for retirement, its been a good phone but i have waited patiently for this one, 3G will be nice once its all up and running in the next year or so...I'm so excited
I've been stalking this phone just like I did with the Javelin, so this isn't a big shock. I knew it was coming!! I love my Javelin but my wife needs to upgrade her 8320 soooooo.....SHE CAN HAVE MY JAVELIN!!!! What a swell guy I am....LOL!! It's upgrade time people and just in time for the 9700. Wife doesn't care about 3G or faster processor and it's not like she's getting a schlep phone. She will be happy with her upgrade and so will I!!!
So, if it's HSDPA compatible, is the maximum theoretical download rate 7.2 or 3.6 Mbs?
I'm thinking 7.2 :)
That is one sexy phone!!!
:}
and wait for the next one. The Bold is still powerful for my needs.
I actually cant wait!!
OMG finally!!! I was just about to say good bye to b=my beloved 8900 because i keep getting dropped calls with this Edge crappy stuff in my apt. (how dare i think about going for an iphone?) this 9700 will b in my hand the week that it comes out, no preordering! i wanna have it in my hand at the store lol
Would love to have an upgrade....alas Rogers rules are awful. No upgrades for 2 years....at least I think that is what they changed it to.
I can't wait to get my hands on this! I only have to wait 5 more weeks until my contract is up. BlackBerry Bold 9700, here I come!
IT HAS LESS MEMORY THAN THE OLDER BOLD???
BOLD 9000 1GB INTERNAL MEMORY
BOLD 9700 256MB INTERNAL MEMORY
WHY???
It looks just like an 8900, except it has a trackpad and 3G.
I can understand the excitement if your coming up from an older generation Blackberry like a 83XX...but anyone with a BB released in the last year...you cant really think the Bold 9700 is a revolutionary phone...really?
Honestly they should have pitched the Tour 2 as the next Bold.
Yep, it really is awesome! I got mine today and am loving it! I did so much OS 5 meddling around with my Bold 9000 last week and over the weekend, and it is SUCH an awesome device, I don't wanna get rid of it. Anyone with a 9000 getting rid of it (selling/gifting/performing drop tests from bridges, what?)...hahaaa...
I bought my Bold 9700 at walmart.com for $9.99 with an upgrade to my at&t account. AWESOME