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RIM'''s flagship Bold 9700 (a.k.a. Bold 2) follows in the footsteps of the original premium BlackBerry Bold on AT&T and features a slimmer design, better camera, and both 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity. Plus, unlike the AT&T version of this smart phone, the T-Mobile 9700 ($199 with two-year contract) lets you make unlimited calls over Wi-Fi. The browser leaves a lot to be desired, but if you want a powerful messaging device with a great keyboard, this is as good as it gets. The first Bold was powerful, but its design felt bloated, especially for those with smaller hands. [1] There's also an option to go for a two year contract but the Bold 9700 will cost $500 ( which is a lot compared with T-Mobile’s $200 ), or a monthly or yearly contract for an extra $50. For those who can't remember it, the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 features Wi-Fi (b/g) connectivity, 3G support and runs on the latest BlackBerry OS 5.0. It also comes with a 480 x 360 resolution display, TeleNav GPS Navigator for turn-by-turn directions, a 3.2 megapixel camera, a 624MHz processor and 256MB of flash memory. We can't tell for sure when the HSPA carriers Telus or Bell are going to get their hands on the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 but rumors have it that it should be November 4/5, the same date when they launch their new networks.[2]
The new optical trackpad ensures easy navigation and the multimedia capabilities mean you can have fun and stay connected to the office. The Bold 9700 allows users to live their personal and professional lives to the fullest through power and performance," is what the carrier has to say about the phone. For what it's worth, the new Bold from RIM is set to deliver both already popular features of the Bold, as well as a series of new features when compared to the older version, including built-in Wi-Fi, support for download speeds of up to 3.6 Mbps, a large screen, built-in GPS receiver, a 3.2-megapixel photo snapper with video recording capabilities, Stereo Bluetooth, Quad Band EDGE and Tri band HSPA connectivity, Multimedia Player, and more. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is also expected to make it into Bell and Telus offering in the very near future, namely on November 4 for the former, and November 5 for the latter, the very same days they will fire up their new HSPA networks.[3] ANALYSIS: BlackBerry's new Bold 9700 smartphone is a sleeker, smaller version of the Bold 9000. While Research In Motion has tweaked the device's software through the new BlackBerry OS 5.0, and improved some of its hardware, the Bold 9700 offers largely the same BlackBerry experience as previous devices, which could be sufficient for many enterprise users but carries the risk that RIM could be outpaced by competitors such as Google and Apple. Although its BlackBerry line of smartphones continues to be popular among both consumers and the enterprise, a seemingly ever-increasing number of devices from other manufacturers threaten to eat into the company's market-share. Faced with such a challenge, some companies may be tempted to try something radical; but as the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 shows, RIM's strategy is to emphasize what originally allowed them to become a dominant player in smartphones in the first place. The form-factor of the Bold 9700 follows closely in the footsteps of the Bold 9000, although it is a little slimmer and lighter than its predecessor.[4] The new Bold is now the size of a BlackBerry Curve, but RIM has squashed in 3G surfing and push email. The first review on offer is from FoneHome, they start off by claiming that the Bold 9700 is '''one of the best handsets ever built.''' This is a huge claim, so you will need to read the full review to learn more. PC Adviser also managed to get their hands on the BlackBerry Bold 9700, they state that it is now slimmer and lighter than the original Bold and the inclusion of a trackball is a nice touch by RIM. However, the true test will be if users will warm to the smaller QWERTY keypad. These are just three reviews of the new BlackBerry Bold 9700; feel free to offer us your own review.[5]
Thinking of getting yourself a new BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone? Then you may want to take a look at this BlackBerry Bold 9700 first impressions video from the guys over at Crackberry. They say the BlackBerry Bold 9700 takes all the great BlackBerry features form recent handsets along with some flair and cram them all into what they would argue is the best BlackBerry smartphone to date. Which basically says it all, but he guys have gone into considerable depth giving their first impressions on the BlackBerry Bold 9700 hardware and software, so hit up the link for those full on first impressions, and don'''t forget to view the video below.[6] Key features of the new BlackBerry Bold include 2.44-inch light-sensing display; full QWERTY keyboard; built-in Wi-Fi; 3.2-megapixel camera; 5.0 operating system for push email and calendar enhancements; music, photo and video playback; and touch-sensitive trackpad. Beachley said that this release was part of a concerted push by Research in Motion to maintain the momentum it had built through its recent releases. "We've got a great line-up coming into Christmas: we had the 8900 launch earlier in the year, the 8520 launch. last week, really great, lots of momentum, and we've also celebrated with the opening of our office in February this year, first time we've had our permanent Australian and New Zealand headquarters in this area of the world."[7] The BlackBerry Bold 9700 gets the new BlackBerry trackpad, which seems to be the future for BlackBerry phones with a real keyboard. We like the trackpad, and it's growing on us with each new model. It's an improvement over the trackball that dominated the middle generation of BlackBerry phones, but we can't help but wonder if navigation on the BlackBerry has gotten any easier since the days of the old thumbwheel. It certainly hasn't gotten faster, as you'll see the first time (of many) you have to approve a long set of terms and conditions, or when you need to scroll through a long Web page.[8] First off, if you look at the keyboard and the trackpad specifically, you'll see a very small piece of plastic that's connecting the back and menu keys. This actually broke in half on our pre-release BlackBerry 9700, and while it hasn't affected its use, it got us a little concerned about the build quality. We haven't confirmed whether the retail Bold 9700s use different parts or not, and we haven't heard of this happening to anyone else, but it's just something to look out for. As far as the processor is concerned, we reported that the Bold 9700 was sporting an 800MHz capable CPU. RIM's official specs say it's a 624MHz processor, but we think it might be a newer model than what the original Bold had. It's also quite possible it's under-clocked as well. We'll try and clarify this and report back. Regardless of the actual CPU specifications on the 9700 though, one thing is certain: it's the fastest damn BlackBerry we've ever used. There unfortunately is no internal memory as there was on the previous Bold, and while we believe it's carrier dependent, the T-Mobile unit ships with a 2GB microSD card. One last thing about the hardware honestly not a big deal, but since we're comparing the retail unit to the other unit we had, Michael and I both noticed that the lock and mute keys are very easy to press on the retail unit. That's not for the best as we both accidentally lock / put our Bold 9700s in a mute coma from time to time.[9]
The Bold 9700 looks and feels a lot like the original BlackBerry Bold 9000, with some significant under-the-hood upgrades. Cosmetically, the biggest difference is the missing trackball; in it's place is a new optical trackpad. It's a subtle design update that makes a lot of sense the Bold 9000 was a big hit for RIM, of course they're going to stick with a recipe that everyone loves.[10] We also like the soft-touch battery cover on the back, which is made to look like leather. The Bold 9700'''s 2.4-inch display is the same 480 x 360 resolution as the Tour, and is a slight improvement over the 480 x 320 resolution on the first Bold'''s slightly larger 2.6-inch LCD. It also has the new optical trackpad, a feature RIM originally built into the Curve 8520 on T-Mobile.[1]
The Bold 9700 is priced at $299.99 on a three-year Rogers contract, and features a number of upgrades over the original BlackBerry Bold, including a slimmer design, new operating system, and improved camera and trackpad.[11] Canada'''s Rogers is in the news quite a bit lately and now they are back again this time reducing prices on several other BlackBerry smartphones such as the BlackBerry Bold 9000 the BlackBerry Curve 8520 and the BlackBerry Curve 8900 reports Crackberry. To those price drops, The Rogers BlackBerry Bold 9000 now costs $99.99 whether you want it in white or black, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 drops to a nice low $49.99 and the BlackBerry Curve 8900 is down to $79.99. Now of course all theses lower BlackBerry prices come with a 3 year contract with Rogers, and well if you aren'''t interested in the BlackBerry Bold 9700 maybe one of these will take your fancy.[12] The Rogers branded BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone comes in carrying a price tag of some $299.99 Canadian bucks and based on a 3 year contract of course, which will gain you the hottest new smartphone from BlackBerry.[13]
Rogers Wireless announced that starting today they've begun selling the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 online, meaning that Canadians with some cash on hand and a thing for BlackBerry smartphones should be able to get one for $200 if they sign a 3-year contract, or for $600 without any strings attached.[2]
Canadian BlackBerry fans can now order the Research In Motion BlackBerry Bold 9700 online from Rogers Wireless claims an article over on i4u.com. If you are a Rogers Wireless devotee and fancy sporting the latest BlackBerry Bold on their network you are going to have to dig a bit deep into your pocket though as Rogers is asking $299.99 Canadian for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 on a three year contract.[14]
The faux leather lives on and the device sports a similar styling to the BlackBerry Tour on Verizon Wireless and Sprint. The Bold 9700 will be available in the U.S. on AT&T and T-Mobile for $200 on contract (and after a mail in rebate on AT&T) later this month in time for the holiday shopping season.[15] The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is available on T-Mobile for $200 with a contract agreement, and on AT&T for $200 with a contract agreement and $100 mail-in rebate.[8]
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 (as you can see) is headed for T-Mobile by Black Friday, and the AT&T variety will appear on November 22nd. Both carriers are offering the handset for $199 with a 2-year contract (AT&T's deal requires a $100 mail-in rebate).[16]
For the time being, however, nothing is official, and the sequel might actually arrive sooner on T-Mobiles airwaves. According to a recent post on IntoMobile, the mobile phone carrier has already started the training of its employees on the new BlackBerry Bold 9700, which shows that things are moving into the right direction. The handset can already be seen on T-Mobiles website, which might suggest that it should soon make it available for pre-order, yet this is still in the rumor side for the time being.[17] Customer feedback has prompted the makers of BlackBerry phones to launch a smaller handset. The BlackBerry Bold 9700, which goes on sale, is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, the Bold 9000, but promises all the same features. "The feedback was that it's a phenomenal device but can you make it a bit smaller to fit in your pocket or handbag," said Phil Lander, commercial director of Research in Motion (RIM) which makes BlackBerry. "It's the slimmest, sleekest smart phone from BlackBerry to date."[18] The BlackBerry Bold 9700 ( "Onyx" ) is a 3G capable smartphone touting a 2.44" 480360 TFT LCD.'' It will support 3G connectivity on 850/1900/2100 MHz HSPA bands. It will feature a touch sensitive trackpad in place of the usual trackball. It beats the original BlackBerry Bold 9000 in every aspect, and all that in a smaller package. Other key features of the Bold 9700 are as follows.''[19] Research in Motion (RIM) has included support for the Mac OS X operating system with its latest smartphone offering, the Blackberry Bold 9700. The Bold 9700, which will be available in Australia from late November, is a companion smartphone to the Bold 9000, with added capabilities such as 3G HSDPA support and an optical trackpad.[20]
Telstra, Optus and the Vodafone-3 alliance now known as VHA are all lined up to carry the new Bold 9700, a smartphone described as '''the best BlackBerry ever'''. RIM has lifted the covers on the BlackBerry Bold 9700, with the souped-up smartphone set to be offered by all Australian carriers on their respective 3G networks. This includes the dual-band 2100MHz and 900MHz networks of Optus and Vodafone, as the Bold 9700 is the first BlackBerry to support 3G HSDPA on the 900MHz band.[21]
It picks up where the BlackBerry Bold 9000 left off but brings with it a few tweaks. This 2.4-inch messenger with full QWERTY keyboard and a re-defined style and look could well be the best messaging device yet. The guys over at electricpig have managed to get their hands on the brand new BlackBerry Bold 9700 and given it a thorough unboxing and from first impressions seem a little in awe of the device. They're also impressed with the overall speed of the BlackBerry Bold 9700, with the 3G proving nice and fast.[22] RIM'''s (Research In Motion) new BlackBerry Bold 9700 is here and we are forced to exclaim Wow!! Slim and trendy, the Bold 9700 incorporates the best of the earlier BlackBerry Tour 9630 and BlackBerry Bold 9000.[23] The video, which can be viewed below is a just over six minute '''no excuses''' video which compares the BlackBerry Bold 9700 against several other BlackBerry smartphones including the BlackBerry Bold 9000, BlackBerry Tour, BlackBerry Curve 8900, BlackBerry Storm 2 and so on. They do say that the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is amazing and represents the best of everything RIM currently offer in a smartphone, so hit up the video and enjoy.[24]
The phone oozes class, and though it still sports a mix of faux-leather plastics and soft touch paint with that now-signature chrome band, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 now feels understated and slight in the hand. It's smaller and lighter than the BlackBerry Tour, even though it packs more features. Overall, the outer shell is not a departure from the modern BlackBerry look and feel, it's just the most refined version we've seen so far.[8] The BlackBerry Bold 9700 - a smaller, lighter version of RIM's flagship phone - is to see New Zealand release.[25] Worst of all, RIM's flagship BlackBerry Bold 9700 doesn't bring anything new to the party. It does everything well that we've already seen a BlackBerry do, and now we'd like the phone to learn some new tricks.[8] RIM'''s new Bold 9700 is powered by BlackBerry OS 5.0 which ensures brighter colors and icons that are more prominent. Features are packed well in tune with user needs and it is amazing how all these fits into the super thin frame.[23] The Bold 9700 uses the new BlackBerry OS 5.0, which RIM touts as offering improvements including a faster browser experience, a snazzier-looking interface, and a boost in typing accuracy and selection.[4] I personally find the typing experience on the Bold comfortable, but my co-editor preferred the feel of the Curve 8900's keyboard which had smaller harder keys and more space in between each key. The 9700 runs the new BlackBerry OS 5.0 very snappily thanks to its 624mhz processor.[26]
The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 is the best balance yet between comfortably narrow phone and conveniently wide keyboard.[27] Canada's leading mobile phone operator, Rogers Wireless, has begun selling Research In Motion's new BlackBerry Bold 9700 device.[11] Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion announced only a few weeks ago the upcoming availability of BlackBerry Bold 9700, also known around the world as the BlackBerry Bold 2 or Onyx, and now Canadian carrier Rogers Wireless has the device available for purchase on its website.[3]
BlackBerry Bold 9700, also known as the BlackBerry Bold 2, is reportedly getting ready to come to the market in the United States sometime during November, yet it seems that far later than when it will arrive in Canada. While Rogers has already put the phone on sale, and Bell and Telus are expected to make the same move during the following two days, T-Mobile in the U.S. seems set to deliver the handset to its users only in late November.[17] If you're looking to get your push email fix plus 3G in a 'Berry slightly smaller than a truck, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is it, and we've got pricing and details right here for you. We've already gone paws-on with the BlackBerry Bold 9700 and yanked it from its box on film for you, but the flagship QWERTY phone goes on sale from Friday on T-Mobile, via its website and phone line, with handsets hitting T-Mobile shops on Tuesday.[28]
Truth is, BlackBerry had never really been bothered about 3G because it had found it could deliver email with unbeatable efficiency over 2G networks. The company had also scored a massive success with its slimmer, consumer-friendly Curve Blackberry phones - which lacked 3G. All this had led to the spanking new Bold 9700, which almost matches the Curve for size but still squeezes in 3G and Wi-Fi.[27]
Like the original BlackBerry Bold, the standout design feature on the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 is the screen.[8] '''The original BlackBerry Bold was a great achievement and a significant success for RIM in the Australian and New Zealand market. We are now pleased to be bringing the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 to Australia and New Zealand and we believe that customers will be even more impressed with its new and exciting features, exceptional performance and light and optimised design,''' she said.[29]
If you don't mind digging through the BlackBerry App World (and digging FOR the App World), you'll find great social networking apps for keeping up with Facebook, uploading photos to your favorite sites and more. If RIM wants the BlackBerry to stay competitive, it's time to get serious about the Web browser, a feature that has lagged behind for years now. Plus, when you're using the BlackBerry Bold 9700's aging, menu-heavy interface, it's too easy to be reminded of the phone's pager heritage.[8] The Blackberry Bold 9700 is a makeover on RIM'''s first generation Bold that had fans complaining about the absence of many features already taken for granted on smartphones in its price range. RIM made sure to accommodate and address these features while retaining those corporate functions that have endeared the Blackberry brand among the more serious corporate users.[30] In keeping with RIM's stick-with-the-basics philosophy for the device, the Bold 9700 includes a physical 35-key qwerty keyboard and no touch-screen. Onscreen navigation comes courtesy of a trackpad; RIM seems to have entirely abandoned the trackball, which will come as a relief to those users frustrated with that feature's tendency to clog or break. Upon turning on the Bold 9700 for the first time, users will notice the brightness and resolution of the screen, something that Research In Motion is understandably emphasizing in their media materials related to the launch.[4]
We have another of those unboxing reports for you to take a look at now, this time for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 handset, which should now be shipping to customers in the U.S this week. As reported from ElectricPig, their Bold 9700 handset has just arrived and they have wasted little time in unboxing the handset and putting all the juicy pics up for all to see. A quick reminder of specs if you need them: It features a 2.4-inch display screen, 3.2 megapixel camera with auto-focus and LED flash, Bluetooth 2.1, WiFi, GPS and a snazzy leather case on the back.[31] The 2.5-inch display might be small for serious, long term viewing, but when a video comes your way, you'll love watching it on the Bold 9700's display. That display also comes in handy for showing off photos. We didn't love the BlackBerry Bold 9700's built-in camera (more on that later), but when our photos were good, the Bold's screen made them look even better. Pictures weren't difficult to manage, if you don't mind digging through menus a bit, and we were able to send pics from the photo gallery and transfer them via Bluetooth. The Bold 9700 shows up as a mass storage device, so it's easy to retrieve a large batch of images.[8] The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is a surprisingly good multimedia device. RIM has quietly crept up and beefed up the phone's music video capabilities, even though the media players and desktop sync software are both still a pain to use.[8] The calendar on the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is very ugly, but highly functional. It works best with RIM's own BlackBerry servers, but you can also sync with personal calendars, or use the Mac or PC desktop client to grab appointments from your desktop. T-Mobile still hasn't figured out their stance on tethered modem support, so you can't rely on the BlackBerry Bold 9700 as a laptop modem on the road, but at least the phone will sync and charge via microUSB, which means you can leave your charger behind.[8]
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 does a fine job with conference calling, though like most features on the BlackBerry, you'll have to do some menu digging to accomplish the feat. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 gets visual voicemail support on both AT&T and T-Mobile.[8]
For keeping up with the day's news, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 provides a decidedly 'mobile' experience, while better smartphones do a better job emulating the desktop. The ailing BlackBerry browser comes with a rudimentary RSS reader, but we'd skip it in favor of something better, like Google Reader.[8] Even Google's own RSS Reader couldn't keep up on the BlackBerry Browser, though, and the Bold 9700 rendered an incomplete, mobilized version of the popular feed reading page. Top news sites like CNN and the New York Times would only default to their mobile versions, which in many cases means you don't get access to all the content you want to read.[8] The best praise is saved for the BlackBerry OS version 5.0 update, which brings with it a host of improvements. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 looks like it's going to be a great addition to the BlackBerry lineup.[22]
The Bold 9700 does build on the original model with a full QWERTY keyboard and 3G internet connection, as well as a fancy optical trackpad rather than the balls of old. It also runs the latest BB 5.0 OS and packs a 3.5mm headphone jack for listening to tunes and watching videos on the high resolution screen. It might not pack the keyboard spacing of the original Bold, but check it out if you're interested in always having the top of the range BlackBerry (and have no interest in the touchscreen Storm 2 ).[32] In the review, Johnston covers the BlackBerry Bold 9700 '''s visual appeal, the keyboard, CPU, speed, 3G, OS 5.0, Visual Voicemail, editing docs, saving cash, ad battery life, all with a corporate mind. He concludes that the BlackBerry Bold 9700 saves time and money whilst being very productive on the road and is the '''most beautiful''' BlackBerry yet; so hit up the link for that corporate Blackberry review.[33] OS 5.0.0.321 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is apparently available for download now, and although the OS isn'''t really leaked it isn'''t really official either reports Crackberry. Apparently the BlackBerry OS 5.0.0.321 update link for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 appeared on their forum so if you want it you can go grab it while it'''s hot. They say this is the OS which will be installed on the Rogers BlackBerry Bold 9700 however currently OS 5.0.0.321 isn'''t available via their website, so if you want to be a step ahead of the game go grab it.[34]
A T-Mobile spokesperson said the carrier hasn't announced upgrade options for T-Mobile's currently available BlackBerry devices to OS 5.0. She reiterated that the upcoming Bold 9700 will run it (which we already knew).[35] Besides the superlative battery life for which BlackBerry devices are known, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is T-Mobile's first 3G smartphone with UMA calling, which means you'll always have good reception if you have a Wi-Fi network nearby.[8] Videos are also good quality but have a low 480352 resolution. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 isn't a massive upgrade from its predecessor, it's more about making refinements to an already great workhorse of a smartphone. The handset still can't compete with the multimedia chops of the iPhone, and even of the latest Android devices, but it's still a super reliable business smartphone.[26]
Morning all! How are we this fine AM? Whatever mood you're in, you'll be in a good one after you catch up with all the latest gadget gossip. First up, in mobile, we got to grips with the BlackBerry Bold 9700, and wrenched it from its box at last, while Vodafone outed some new SIM-only contract plans that are seriously good value, and Apple is looking to hire someone to stop those pesky jailbreakers. Elsewhere in tech, MSN revised its homepage, the Eee Keyboard has been delayed, but will now come with new kit inside, while Humax pledged to help out any customers hit by last month's Freeview retune, and we could see e-readers dropping to as little as £60 next year.[36] The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is now showing live on the Bell Website which is great news; earlier today we reported that the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is live with Rogers in Canada. Bell obviously updated its website late last night and now the site shows the pricing details, the good thing about Bell is that they are slightly cheaper than Rogers when you look at the terms of 3 year contracts.[37] If however you aren'''t contract minded Rogers is offering the BlackBerry Bold 9700 without contract commitment but it will hit you bank account for a hefty $599.99.[14] The Blackberry Bold 9700 is currently available with the 3-year voice and data plan for $299.99, while you can buy it with no contract for $599.99. It will soon be available for Bell and TELUS too, as of 4th of November, which is tomorrow and 5th of November, respectively, but the prices haven't been disclosed yet, though we don't have to wait long.[38] The image above shows the pricing from $229.95 on a 3 year contract for the BlackBerry Bold 9700, on a 2 year contract you are looking at paying $449.95, a 1 year contract will set you back $549.95 and with no contract at all you will pay $599.95.[37]
T-Mobile is offering the BlackBerry Bold 9700 from free on '35 per month contracts with BlackBerry email charged at an extra '5 and unlimited internet yet another '5 per month, bringing the total to '45.[39] Note: In the gallery, the T-Mobile one is the Bold 9700, the AT&T phone is the original Bold. Basically, barring any major bugs that pop up over the next couple of days, this is the BlackBerry you probably wanna bug your corporate overlords to handcuff to your pants if you're on AT&T or T-Mobile, since it'll slide into them easier than any BlackBerry yet.[40] The BlackBerry Bold 9700 can place calls over Wi-Fi or the regular cell network. That's especially convenient if cell service is questionable in your home, or if the cellular network should happen to go down, as T-Mobile's network did earlier this month. When the cellular and data network went down, T-Mobile's UMA phones were still able to complete their calls.[8]
Battery life on the BlackBerry Bold 9700 was fantastic, as we'd expect from RIM's BlackBerry phones. It wasn't quite as good as Sprint's Tour, but we also kept Wi-Fi turned on for UMA calling, while Sprint's phone doesn't have Wi-Fi capabilities.[8] The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is like a classically-tailored suit: elegant, predictable, practical, and easy to slip into, but not visibly innovative. It advances the state of the art without making unsettling changes. In some ways, this is good; the Bold is fast, clean, and a great messaging and media phone.[41] Like I said before, the trackpad's 90 percent as good as the ball. You might miss the physical feedback, and it sometimes doesn't totally accurately interpret a diagonal swipe that you know wouldn't be a problem with the ball but it's good enough, and by far the most accurate and responsive trackpad I've used on a phone. It's running BlackBerry OS 5.0 which isn't tons different than the OS that shipped on the original Bold or Curve 8900, but it's definitely springier and it has a few brushstrokes of added polish here and there.[40]
In the BlackBerry ( NSDQ: RIMM ) ( NSDQ: RIMM ) world. Berry addicts the world round are no doubt considering their options and making upgrades to the new devices from RIM as time passes. If you're the type that doesn't need the 'cutting edge' in the RIM lineup, Rogers ( NYSE: RCI ) ( NYSE: RCI ) has dropped their pricing on some very solid BlackBerry devices. The Bold 9000, Curve 8900 and Curve 8520 have all been given price cuts, and at the new price points they're looking more attractive than ever.[42] Besides the new BlackBerry Storm 2 we just reviewed, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 might have the best screen we've seen on a mobile device. It's bright and colorful, with deep, inky blacks and vibrant, shining highlights. It's also completely wasted on the bland, textual and dated looking BlackBerry interface.[8] Certainly of late it's been all BlackBerry Storm2, Bold 9700 and Tour 9630 that has been making the news.[42] As the new BlackBerry Bold 2, 9700, Onyx, or whatever you want to call it, goes on sale tomorrow in the U.K., glowing reviews are beginning to follow it unlike this early preview last month that called it a "non-story" because it lacks the innovation that some of the year's new smartphones show off. Is it really the "finest BlackBerry to date"? That's what at least one reviewer is saying. PC World says the 9700 takes the best of the Tour and the original Bold and puts them together in "a slim and refined package." Then the review goes on to soften its praises just a bit, saying anyone who's expecting major updates to the first Bold could end up being disappointed, but true fans will really go for "the handset's subtle design tweaks and upgrades."[43] In case some of you might not remember, some of the previous rumors on the availability of BlackBerry Bold 2 suggested that mid-November would be the launch window for it. Considering that Canadians can already purchase the handset from one carrier and that they will soon be able to do so from three of them, the phone should come towards the U.S. market even sooner than expected. Research In Motion has just brought to the light two new handsets, both of them sequels, the Storm 2 and Bold 2, and it might want to have them available for purchase as soon as possible, so as to counterattack the avalanche of Android handsets the market has been seeing lately. Stay tuned for more details on this.[17]
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone is expected to be available in Australia and New Zealand in late November.[29] "The BlackBerry Bold 9700 offers sophisticated design coupled with high-performance features to offer users a premium smartphone experience," Rogers Wireless said in a statement. "This 3G smartphone ensures you will receive your emails quickly and reliably.[11] Well you knew this one was coming, all you Rogers Wireless faithful Canadians out there can now grab the Research In Motion BlackBerry Bold 9700 as the smartphone has now gone live on the Rogers website reports Crackberry.[13]
Well, we hate to disappoint you, but it doesn't look like we're stopping that tradition anytime soon. The BlackBerry Bold 9700, for whatever network it's powered by, is the finest BlackBerry to date.[9] We quickly loaded up the BlackBerry Bold 9700 with Facebook, MySpace, Flickr and a couple Twitter apps to try. The best part is that most of these don't just sit on the phone like eggs in a carton, they integrate into the system, like eggs in a cake.[8] If you are of a mind to grab the BlackBerry Bold 9700 you just might like to know how it stands up against other BlackBerry smartphones, and thanks to the guys over at Crackberry, we have a BlackBerry comparison video for you today.[24] Just in case you needed any further reminders to pick up the new BlackBerry Bold 9700, we have the official video teaser to show you now, straight from RIM themselves.[44] SYDNEY, NSW: The flagship BlackBerry Bold 9700 was today launched in Sydney, with the manufacturer, Research in Motion, targeting the nascent Y Generation as a key new demographic. Whereas previous BlackBerry models, including the uber-popular Bold models, have been primarily marketed at business professionals and SME decision makers, the new Bold will be directly targeted at the under 30s age group, many of which are currently transitioning from high school or university into their first full-time job.[7] If you're already using a Bold, the need to move on up is less urgent. The keyboard is necessarily smaller and although the spacing between keys is expertly done so it's still very easy to use, the first Bold's screen is hard to beat. That goes for the glorious screen on the earlier Bold, too, though there's a trade-off in terms of bulk, of course. That may be the deciding factor - earlier BlackBerry machines were just too wide to hold to your ear for a phone call.[27] The arrival of the first BlackBerry Bold last year proved that business phones don't have to be boring: the screen used a new process to fuse the LCD screen to the outer glass, resulting in super-bright, vivid colours.[27]
We have some good news for those on T-Mobile in the UK, as they have just announced that the BlackBerry Bold 9700 will be arriving in stores and online by the end of the week.[45] For instant messaging fans, the T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold 9700 comes fully loaded with AOL, MSN, Yahoo, Gtalk and ICQ support, plus the great BlackBerry Messenger service that works as a souped-up instant messenger between BlackBerry devices.[8] The T-Mobile ( NYSE: DT ) ( NYSE: DT ) BlackBerry ( NSDQ: RIMM ) ( NSDQ: RIMM ) Bold 9700 isn’t quite launched just yet, but we've already gotten friendly with RIM's newest hardware.[10] As opposed to the last BlackBerry Bold 9000, which was a strange mix of styles and textures, RIM got the style just right with the BlackBerry Bold 9700.[8] RIM's successor to the original Bold -- the BlackBerry Bold 9700 -- has finally landed on our doorsteps.[16]
Beachley also confirmed that the Bold 9700 would be available '''in late November''' and that it would slot in alongside the original Bold 9000. Beachley said she was unable to speak for carriers as to whether the Bold 9000 would drop in price to become an '''entry-level''' 3G BlackBerry or if the Bold 9700 would land at a premium above the current monthly plan pricing for the Bold 9000.[21] At the time, the Bold 9700 was listed for $299.99 with the now older model Bold 9000 at a slightly lower $249.99. Not much of a difference in price, but thankfully the BlackBerry Bold 9000 is now much lower in price, its down to $99.99 on-contract.[46]
If you'''ve been hanging around to grab the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 now'''s your opportunity so go at it and enjoy a bit of Bold.[13] T-Mobile has announced it will be offering the BlackBerry Bold 9700 online and via telesales from 6 November and in T-Mobile stores across the UK from 10 November.[39]
Over the last few weeks we have heard quite a lot regarding the upcoming BlackBerry Bold 9700, we have heard that the handset should be coming to T-Mobile USA and AT&T, however we have not heard much regarding a UK release.[47] Speaking at today'''s Bold 9700 media launch, held at Sydney'''s swank Assiette restaurant, Beachley said that 2009 marked not only 25 years of RIM as a company but 10 years of the BlackBerry, which now has 32 million subscribers worldwide with over 50 million BlackBerry handsets shipped.[21]
Talking about the target market is RIM managing director, ANZ, Adele Beachley. "Everybody who loves the original Bold will like this device," Beachley said. "It's targeted at successful professionals: mid-to-high levels, executives; but we think it will appeal to the Gen Y transitionists equally, those people who are first into their career, moving up in their career, and really looking for something that harnesses the speed of a 3G network but also in which they're able to use all of the messaging aspects and multimedia aspects of the Bold 9700."[7] The new optical trackpad ensures easy navigation and the multimedia capabilities mean you can have fun and stay connected to the office. The Bold 9700 allows users to live their personal and professional lives to the fullest through power and performance." Rival carriers, Bell and Telus, are also expected to launch the Bold 9700 in the coming days, once their much-anticipated HSPA data networks are switched on for the first time.[11] Battery life has also improved, increasing talk time from four hours to up to six and standby time from 10 days to as much as 19 days. Mr Lander said the Bold 9700 is just as fast as its predecessor and said he believes it will be "the device of choice" for business and personal use, allowing users to check up to 10 email accounts while on the move.[18]
We have never even gotten a spinning clock (yet). It's that solid. The BlackBerry platform has its advantages and disadvantages (what, we're not vocal enough about it?), but if you're an existing BlackBerry user or just don't require a media-focused device, the Bold 9700 might be right up your alley.[9] Yesterday you saw a picture what comes in the box for the Bold 9700 that was brought to you by one of the users of CrackBerry Nation. Late last night, the powers that be at that website one-upped their faithful user and posted a video unboxing of the device, which you can check out below. This video is actually a little funny because Kevin had a little bit of a problem getting the battery back off the phone and admits to cutting out over 5 minutes of questionable language from it. He also did us the favor of comparing the T-Mobile and Rogers version of the phone to each other.[48]
For calling features, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 packs all of our favorites. There's speaker-independent voice dialing, which gets its own dedicated button on the side of the phone.[8] The BlackBerry Bold 9700 doesn't skimp on business features, though your IT department will appreciate the deep security and tight integration more than you will.[8]
The keyboard on the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is classic BlackBerry. It's a bit small for our taste, but the slightly angled keys make for a shallow learning curve.[8] Overall, the Bold 9700's display is excellent, and very colorful, making video playback very pleasant as well as viewing photos. Since the Bold 2 is smaller in size, its keyboard keys are also smaller and more cramped than the original Bold. Unlike the Curve which has some spacing between each key, the Bold's keys are all squeezed in tightly up next to one another and they have a squishy feel when you're typing. The Bold 9700 keys also retain the raised edges of its predecessor but have been shrunken down.[26] Early reviews seem positive with the Bold 9700, which is now more narrow and thin than the original Bold released on AT&T. The new device has a smaller keyboard than the original, but the keyboard is still getting good reviews from some of the blogging sites out there.[15]
The 9000 is in many ways a hard act to follow. Hardware-wise, it lived up to its name, going where most phones never went with its retro, leathery, nearly clunky looks in an age of rounded edges and shiny curves. Don't get us wrong -- we loved the 9000's aesthetics obsessively -- which is why we couldn't wait to get our hands on its newborn child. A few questions we had in mind: would the 9700 live up to its predecessor's notoriously uncompromising fashion sense? Would the new Bold feel as good to hold and use in the hand as its loving parent ? How would it stack up against other, new devices from RIM? If these are the kind of questions you think you might want answers to, read on for our impressions.[16] Call quality is good, and the volume is nice and loud, though we can't help but feel the speaker phone is a bit weaker than the 9000's, but that could just be our weakening hearing, of course. RIM says it's enhanced the browser on this newest device, and we'll admit it's a bit faster, but as we said earlier, we are left with the feeling that browsing on a BlackBerry will not be satisfactory until there's a serious updating of the software. And, at the end of the day, that's one thing we can't get past -- serious BlackBerry enthusiasts will tell you that the interface is doing just fine, and there are plenty of reasons to get hooked on these devices. For us, however, the BlackBerry UI is showing its age, and ultimately, beautiful hardware aside, this device is essentially exactly the same as every other BlackBerry.[16] The good news is that even with Wi-Fi on and connected for 12 hours straight with constant email usage, BlackBerry Messenger usage, and very light browsing, we still had around 25% of battery left at the end of the day. It's great, and we're really happy that RIM has further improved their battery life while making a device faster and smaller.[9] The new phone is set to be released via the web on 6 November, and T-Mobile will be stocking it four days after that. It won't come cheap ''' while the phone will be free up front, customers will have to lock themselves into a two year deal at ''35 per month. If they want BlackBerry instant email and unlimited internet they'll have to shell out another ''5 per month too, taking the overall cost to nearly ''1,000, which is a lot of money even though it's for RIM's flagship keyboarded BlackBerry.[32] Without a data plan, the BB 9700 has a sticker price of $599.99. Rogers will not be the only mobile provider to carry the Blackberry 9700 (Onyx) as both Bell and Telus have indicated that they offer the new phone once their HSPA networks are fully operational. For Bell, that would be November 4th and Telus will have completed their network upgrades by the following day. For those in the U.S., the rumor is that the 9700 will be available through T-Mobile on November 18th.[49]
Priced at $299.99 upon the signing of a three-year contract agreement with the carrier, the new mobile phone can be seen on Rogers website here. The carrier also enables its subscribers to acquire the new handset on a monthly plan, paying $549.99 for the Bold 2, or free of contract, yet they will have to pay $599.99 for it in this case. This 3G smartphone ensures you will receive your emails quickly and reliably.[3] The Bold will be available from T-Mobile soon for a $199 with a 2 year contract. If you are looking to retire your older BlackBerry, you should definitely consider giving this one a whirl.[26] Available now for $200 along with a two-year T-Mobile connectivity offer, the Bold 9700 has been unveiled with a 2.4-inch display which boasts of a 480 x 360-pixel resolution making it much better than the original Bold.[23] The Bold 9700 measures 4.3 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches in comparison to the original Bold's 4.5 x 2.6 x 0.6-inch measurements. During it's time off, the device has also dropped.5 ounces and weighs 4.3 ounces compared to the Bold 9000's 4.8 ounces.[26] The Bold 9700 is fitted with the same class-leading QWERTY keyboard that debuted on the Bold 9000. It's slimmer than the original Bold, but packs an upgraded 3.2-megapixel camera and double the application memory (256MB) all the while shipping on a fully-charged battery for days on end.[10]
The camera on the BlackBerry Bold 9700 wasn't bad for a mobile camera. It didn't produce images that we would want to print on real paper, but for Web use our pics looked pretty good.[8] The BlackBerry Bold 9700 also uses a standard 3.5mm headphone jack so we could listen on our own earbuds, though we wish the jack was on the top or bottom of the phone so our plug didn't jut out sideways in our pocket.[8] When you're out at night, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 uses a bright LED flash. Images with the flash held their color, but looked much more blurry, and the flash's harsh light didn't help our mug shots.[8]
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 has just hopped off a plane from Germany and straight into our awaiting hands. Yanking it from its carton, we're just as smitten with the BlackBerry Bold 9700 as we were in our first hands-on.[50] When it comes to smartphones, Research in Motion is playing tortoise to Apple and Google's hare. While the latter two companies develop ever-flashier, touch screen-based operating systems, RIM has stuck to its strengths: enterprise-class push e-mail, device and feature continuity, high quality third-party apps catering to vertical markets, and robust remote management tools. That said, the newly announced BlackBerry OS 5.0 brings a number of important improvements to the table.[35] Web pages seemed to load in the browser at roughly the same speed as with previous BlackBerry devices; and as for the graphical improvements in the interface'maybe the icons seemed to glow a little brighter, with slightly sharper lines, but overall the new version of the OS appeared a virtual carbon-copy of the previous iteration. Those who rely on applications such as Word to Go and Slideshow to Go, which allow lightweight editing of documents on the BlackBerry device, will be relieved to learn that all those features are still present. Those who enjoy procrastinating with games such as BrickBreaker, those also continue to reside on the device. Customers using BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 will be able to manage e-mail folders, access remote files, and juggle their calendar. While the device continues to play to RIM's strengths, the question becomes how much longer those strengths will allow the company to maintain its standing among a business community with increased exposure to competing devices from a variety of manufacturers.[4]
There's not a single feature that looks better on a BlackBerry device than on a more polished looking phone, like the Palm Pre or the HTC Hero on Sprint. From the basic menus to the calendar and productivity apps to even the media player and fun stuff, the BlackBerry OS is in need of a serious overhaul, or fickle buyers will start passing on the great features for a phone that looks much more modern.[8] The phone comes with BlackBerry Maps, which integrates nicely with your address book, but looks awful and can't handle serious navigation tasks. Both Google Maps and TeleNav should be available for this device, but a search of the BlackBerry App World turned up nothing to download. An industrious user might find a way to download or buy these apps, but we like to see navigation software preloaded on a device.[8]
There are plenty of interesting options to pick through in the BlackBerry App World, including some location-based search software, translation and travel planning software and plenty other, so if you're willing to do some research, there are options available, just not pre-loaded onto the device. We did enjoy the subway maps for major cities like London and New York, but none of this takes the place of a strong, dedicated navigation app.[8]
There's not even a pre-loaded weather app on the BlackBerry Bold 9700, though plenty of options are available for download from the BlackBerry App World.[8] Rogers Wireless have just began selling the all-new Blackberry Bold 9700, currently exclusively on their website, being available both with a 3-year data plan and unlocked.[38]
If you like surfing the Web, the BlackBerry is sure to disappoint. Many Web pages will only display their mobile version on the Bold 9700, even though the browser can identify itself as a desktop client.[8] The Bold 9700 runs the latest BlackBerry OS (version 5.0), which presents a clean but plain icon-based menu system.[1]
The video player is the hidden gem on the BlackBerry Bold 9700, thanks entirely to that dazzling yet underused screen.[8] You've still got 24 hours to wait, but in the meantime, you can sate your lust for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 with hands-on video, pictures and our unboxing, and if you're on a corporate 'Berry network, get on to IT quick for permission to come aboard with the blower.[28] The BlackBerry Bold 9700 hits UK networks from later this monthy, and if you're looking for a less chunky replacement for your Bold, or something that types at a faster speed than a HTC Tattoo, tuck in to our unboxing photos right here and stay tuned for a full BlackBerry Bold 9700 review.[50] It's official: the BlackBerry Bold 9700 lands on two networks tomorrow, folks.[28] Canadian networks Bell and TELUS will be releasing the BlackBerry Bold 9700 on November 4th and 5th respectively.[19]
Some are too small, some are too big, some are spaced too close, some have incorrect layouts is there a perfect keyboard in existence? Well, if there's one to be found, we're pretty sure it is on the BlackBerry Bold 9700.[9] BlackBerry keyboards have a strong fan base, and for simple typing, you'll find a quick and easy QWERTY on the BlackBerry Bold 9700.[8]
Originally the BlackBerry Bold 9700 was known as the BlackBerry Onyx and since then it has become knows simply as the BlackBerry 9700 smartphone and today we gain some more insight into the BlackBerry 9700 courtesy of the guys at Crackberry.[51] Research In Motion (RIM) today debuted the BlackBerry'' Bold'' 9700 smartphone in Australia and New Zealand. The new smartphone offers state-of the-art functionality, in a new sleek and stylish design that will appeal to users for both business and personal needs, says RIM managing director for Australia and New Zealand, Adele Beachley.[29] Adele Beachley, RIM'''s Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, told ACP that the Bold 9700 would be offered '''across all carriers''' as two separate models ''' one with 2100/900MHz for Optus and Vodafone, the other with 2100/850MHz for Telstra'''s Next G network and for 3 customers roaming wishing to roam from 3'''s 3G network onto Next G.[21]
Like the PC World review, CrackBerry touts the size calling it "easy to handle. the 'bulk' of the Bold" and trackpad navigation, and adds that the keyboard and operating system are top-notch. Despite these praises, will the 9700 and the new Storm 2 which went on sale last week in the U.S. be overshadowed by Friday's release of the Motorola Droid? Most of the buzz in the past week has surrounded this phone that will debut on the Verizon network.[43] Gone is the trackball from the original Bold 9000, in its place is a new optical trackpad which was first used on T-Mobile's Curve 8520.[26] With the candybar QWERTY making the news and the Jack recently getting Windows Mobile 6.5, it seems that Research in Motion doesn't want to lose out on making the headlines. The company recently lifted its embargo for the Bold 9700, successor the flagship QWERTY candybar design that brings an optical trackpad instead of the traditional trackball.[15]
The build quality of the Bold 9700 feels very good. It's new form-factor also seems more slick and refined, and even less masculine.[26] Honestly, we recognize our own personal oddities, and understand that a lot of RIM's choices here favor modernization of the handset, which we heartily support. We also sort of wish the designers had had some exciting new ideas to add to this Bold -- but it feels like they didn't.[16] We still can't get over the size reduction from the original Bold too: it feels much more like a BlackBerry Curve 8900 in the design, but there are faster download speeds over 3G shoved in too.[50] A beautiful blend of the original Bold keyboard with the Tour's keyboard, it really provides a great typing experience. Keys click but aren't clackity, there's enough spacing to allow a definition between keys yet it isn't boat-sized like its older brother and it just feels damn good to type on.[9] The keyboard on the Bold 9700 is nearly identical to the Tour'''s. That is to say it is smaller than the original Bold'''s, but larger than the Curve'''s.[1]
We already know that the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is the follow on to the much-loved original Bold, so has some big boots to fill.[5] The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is not an especially fun device, if your idea of fun stretches beyond Facebook stalking and messaging.[8] The BlackBerry Bold 9700 has been reviewed from consumer and hardware aspects but today, Craig Johnston of Crackberry takes a different approach and reviews the BlackBerry Bold 9700 through a corporate BlackBerry angle.[33]
Signal strength on the T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold 9700 was okay, usually hovering around 3-4 bars of service.[8] If you're a small business customer, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 comes with plenty of productivity options, and if you can't find what you need, the BlackBerry App World seems to specialize in helping you stay efficient.[8] Reviews have already started to come in for the BlackBerry Bold 9700, so we thought that we would take a look at a few of them and see what the consensus is.[5] Just after midnight today many well known websites unleashed their BlackBerry Bold 9700 reviews.''[52] The BlackBerry Bold 9700 does a fine job handling most of your social networking needs, though you wouldn't know it out of the box.[8] Traveling tools and GPS software are in short supply on the BlackBerry Bold 9700.[8] What U.S. / UK carrier would you prefer to see the BlackBerry Bold 9700 released on? Please explain your answer.[47]
The Bold also had a cute, highly usable Qwerty keyboard inspired by a guitar's frets. Unlike earlier BlackBerry devices, this one was 3G so it offered fast internet surfing and you could use it on your business trip to Japan.[27] Navigation, which has always been pretty quick on a BlackBerry, is tightened up a bit, and we found that opening up a bunch of applications stressed our device out a lot less than the original Bold, which was sometimes inclined to give us the dreaded clock.[16]
Why do you do it BGR? I love berries don't get me wrong, but everyone should read your reviews and take them with a grain of salt. It was just a few months ago you were proclaiming the Tour as not only the best Blackberry ever, but the best PHONE EVER PERIOD. That was such a bunch of BS. While the Tour is ok, it was no where near worthy of the praise you heaped on it. I love you guys, but your constant sucking off of RIM every time they release a new device has got to stop. I'm sure they'll still give you free units to review and you would surely gain more respect from your readers if you were a little more honest in your Blackberry reviews.[9] The phone will ship on the new BlackBerry OS 5.0, so customers who pick one up can expect a nice new feel to the phone in the way of interface changes and messaging layout.[31] Some of the new features in OS 5.0 that consumers will appreciate include improved site rendering in the Web browser, speed improvements, and threaded SMS conversations. In the future this OS will support BlackBerry widgets.[1] All BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) devices running OS 5.0 will get an updated Web browser with more accurate AJAX rendering, faster JavaScript processing, and BlackBerry Widget support - including Google Gears and SQLite for BlackBerry Widgets. Those devices will also get threaded SMS chats.[35]
The guys have concentrated on the Rogers BlackBerry 9700 and come up with a first impressions in-depth review taking in virtually everything to do with the BlackBerry 9700 handset. They give the spec list, cover the BlackBerry 9700 '''s form factor, keyboard, trackpad, battery cover, battery, hot swappable memory, camera, sound quality, media playback, OS, apps and themes, what'''s in the box, and their final thoughts in this lengthy review, so hit up the link for all the low down.[51] The Bold follow-up is a slimline QWERTY handset with HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity, BlackBerry's push email service, a 3.2-megapixel camera, on-board GPS, media player, 3.5mm headset jack, plus 32GB of memory storage via an interchangeable microSD card.[39] Check out the hands-on video below to see for yourself. It might help to distract yourself away from the browser and just focus on the Bold 9700's improved camera and rock solid push email features.[10] We even told you about the white version of the Bold 9700, which you can read up on here. As for the video though, its short and straight to the point really.[44] If you want to create a new Word document from scratch, you'll have to pay extra for a deluxe version of the software, but simple editing was easy on the Bold 9700, and we were able to skim through complicated spreadsheets with no trouble.[8] Vodafone is also offering the new Bold 9700, from free on '35 per month 2-year contracts or for '40 a month on 18-month contracts.[39] If Rogers is your carrier and the Bold 9700 is the sort of mobile that makes you weak at the knees, you can order it now online. This new berry doesn't come cheap, though.[53]
RIM claims that the Bold 9700's 1500 mAh removable Lithium-cell battery will provide 6 hours of talk time, 21 days of standby time, and 38 hours of music playback.[4] No it does not. As you can see from this pic, the battery looks like the Bold series batteries but according to the specs, it has been updated and gives much more talk time. RIM is still using micro-USB. It is now the industry standard and as far as I'm concerned, here to stay.[54]
The much-needed upgrade tries to bandage RIM's aging yet nicely skinned operating system, and it seems to do a good job of it on the top layer. While dumb things like gradients, sounds for events, and other little UI improvements may look stupid on paper (read: they are), hey, us BlackBerry folk have to take all that we can get. Even though that's not a lot, it's still something to slightly freshen up this beast.[9] Of course, the BlackBerry Bold also does a fine job with more basic messaging apps, a well. The e-mail app handled our Gmail account just fine, rendering our HTML e-mails properly so they looked good.[8]
T-Mobile will make the BlackBerry Bold 2 (or the 9700 as it's supposed to be called) available to the public from 10 November.[32] The BlackBerry Bold is rumored to release in the U.S. on T-Mobile on November 18th. This will be a special edition of the phone made specifically for T-Mobile.[19] To synchronize your address book, the BlackBerry Bold can draw from your BlackBerry Enterprise Server, or if you don't have an Enterprise Server account, the phone can also sync your address book with Google or even Facebook, among other popular online e-mail services.[8] If you have owned a BlackBerry Bold in the past, then the phone will probably appeal to you a lot more.[44]
Rogers has also listed the once rumored white BlackBerry Bold 9000.[46] Computer. They definitely need to hit up touchscreen + keyboard, and slightly update the OS. They're already the tits though. They are. It's called the Dakota/Magnum and has been in development for a while now. It is the size of the Bold 9000 but is slightly slimmer. It uses a hybrid touch-screen and qwerty keyboard. It also is rumored to have a new flash-capable browser and a new camera with liquid lens technology.[16] The camera is much better than the one integrated into the Bold 9000, which was functional but snapped muddy images if lighting conditions were less than ideal; with the Bold 9700, images are substantially sharper, with clear colors.[4] Basically, if you liked the Bold 9000, you can't really ask for any better than the Bold 9700.[10]
From the gorgeous screen to the perfect keyboard, to the pocketable size and swift processor, the Bold 9700 seems like it can do almost anything you throw at it.[9] The slimmer Bold 9700 is the best balance yet between comfortably narrow phone and conveniently wide keyboard.[27] The Bold 9700 can read Office e-mail attachments, and with Documents To Go preloaded, you can even edit Word, Excel and some PowerPoint docs right on the phone.[8]
Don't be a jackass, Bold 9000 is old model, it's like comparing old iPhone to iPhone 3G a week before it goes out. Not all versions exist on all providers, second it's good there is a choice. If a company buys 3000 BB phones and they dont need GPS, they can save. It's Verizon dumb f idea not to include WIFI.[16] Then everyone thought the phone would see the light of day on the 11th. Now it looks like Research In Motion is making addicts wait an extra 48 hours before they can get their hands on the latest Bold.[55]
Things like. the Blackberry Tour came out in July. and the upcoming Tour2, which is the exact same phone with WIFI and the optical trackpad, was announced just 2 month later.[16] It's efficient, almost cramped, like a Japanese car from the 80s. Succinctly, it's the new BlackBerry to buy if you're on T-Mobile or AT&T. Doubly so on T-Mo, since it's their first 3G BlackBerry.[40] A full suite of IM apps are also included there is a dedicated app of reach major IM platform AIM, Google Talk, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger and ICQ. You can run IM applications in the background and receive notifications of new messages with a small icon on top of the screen just like you do when new emails come in. It would be much easier if they included a multi-service IM client, but'' there is always the BlackBerry App World for you to download apps from later.''[26] There are very few application pre-loaded, at least on the T-Mobile version, and even the BlackBerry App World, RIM's answer to Apple's App Store, requires a visit to the BlackBerry Web site (ironically, the BlackBerry App World is a featured download in. wait for it. the BlackBerry App World!?).[8] Following up on the much-loved BlackBerry 9700 Review: Part 1, we're here to go over the T-Mobile version of the handset.[9] The handset will be free with a ''35 per month contract from T-Mobile, with the Blackberry Email Booster service and unlimited internet usage costing an extra ''5 per month.[56]
Launched last October at the Engadget Event in Germany, the new Blackberry handset is expected to hit the markets this November. It is already available for pre-orders on the Vodafone website which a promised 28th of October as its earliest delivery date.[30] The new Bold is all about, well, normalizing the handset and bringing it up to speed with other new RIM offerings, a la the 8520 or the Tour, as we previously mentioned.[16] Good news, Canadian RIM fans. Another sweet, sweet BlackBerry smartphone is yours to purchase.[53] RIM's latest major smartphone OS revision is good news for fans of the platform - yet uncertainty reigns thanks to the number of devices and carriers involved.[35]
Changes to the positioning of the MicroSD card means users will not have to take out the phone'''s battery in order to access the card. And, for the first time, Mac users will also be able to sync the device with their systems thanks to support for Mac OS X. Beachley sees the device as focused on two groups: The first is successful professionals such as IT managers. The second is Gen Y transitioners who are '''looking to harness the speed of the 3G network'''.[20] When we first posted impressions of the BlackBerry Curve 9700, we asked BlackBerry Cool readers what they would like to know about the device. We have taken some time to post more pictures of this device, and answer some of your questions.[54] About the Author : Brad is new to the BlackBerry game but it didn't take him long to become an addict. He loves to share BB news through posts and his podcast show. When he is not using his BlackBerry he is spending time with his lovely girlfriend Samantha and going to college classes.[52]
Mark J. Elliott, communications manager for Sprint, told us the carrier is planning to make upgrades available for the BlackBerry Curve 8330, the BlackBerry Tour 9630, and the BlackBerry Curve 8350i, but declined to share timing at this point. An AT&T spokesperson told us the company plans to make OS 5.0 upgrades available for the newer models "next year," though pointed out correctly that most of the old models don't have the requisite memory or processor speeds required to run the upgrade, so those won't be candidates.[35] Along the outer rim of the Curve, RIM had placed a "Play/Pause/Mute" key, along with a "Previous" and "Next" key, so users could cycle through multimedia files. These dedicated media keys seemed tailor-made to appeal to the iPhone set, but the marriage between traditional BlackBerry form-factor and portable media player seemed an awkward one.[4] Sporting a sleeker shiny body measuring 109 mm x 60 mm x 14.1 mm and weighing just 122 grams, the typical QWERTY handset departs from implementing the typical Blackberry trackball and puts in a more responsive optical touchpad. The QWERTY keyboard gets redesigned with sculpted keys with a more tactile feel on its sculpted keys.[30] Much more streamlined than the previous Bold, the 9700 feels light without feeling overly cheap, though it does feel a little less substantial than older BlackBerrys to us.[16] At 4.29 inches long, 2.36 inches wide, 0.56 inches thick and with a weight of 4.30 ounces, the Bold 9700 fits comfortably in the palm. The leatherette backing gives the device something of an "executive" feel, and prevents it from sliding around on a slick surface such as a metal desk.[4] We all know that the Bold 9700 is coming very soon. This highly anticipated device is set to come out on both AT&T and[[.[52]
RIM has reduced the length by 5mm and the width by 6mm to create the Bold 9700, which measures 109mm by 60mm. The Bold 9700 is also almost 1mm slimmer than its predecessor and 14g lighter, weighing just 122g.[18] The Bold 9700 mimics some of the design cues from the Tour, like the lock and silence soft buttons on the top surface.[1] We prefer the leather-strip on the back's feel over the slightly more rubberized Tour, and the rubberized volume rocker on the right side is preferable to the 9000's variation. The QWERTY keyboard will be familiar to a Bold (or more recently, Tour) user, and it's worthy of our affection. That said, the 9700 is much smaller than the 9000 or the Tour, and you'll feel that.[16] As well as adding 3G support and squeezing the Bold's trademark full qwerty keyboard into a smaller, 122g, 109 x 60 x 14.1mm form factor (see Boy Genius pic above), the Bold boosts processor power to a beefy 624MHz.[25] Once under the rumoured name of "Onyx", the Bold 9700 boasts a larger display (480 x 360, up from 480 x 320) than it's 9000 predecessor, despite being noticeably smaller in your hand, measuring up at 109 mm x 60 mm x 14.1 mm.[56]
By contrast, the sides of the Bold 9700's casing include a miniature USB port, 3.5-mm headphone jack, volume adjustment keys, and a button for either snapping photos or opening applications. This feels much more natural.[4] It'''s also a much lighter 4.3 ounces, compared to 4.8 ounces. With a chrome border and a svelte polished black face with chrome accents, the Bold 9700 retains its predecessor'''s executive-chic look and feel.[1]
We've only been using the Bold 9700 for only a few days and so far the battery has lasted through a day of average use.[26] The Bold 9700 has a slimmed down size and formfactor compared to the original.[26] The music navigation is basic and intuitive'you can cycle through artists, albums, genres, "All Songs," "Shuffle Songs," and playlists'but lacks the bells-and-whistles of the iPhone or the Zune HD. The Bold 9700 supports MP3, WMA9 and a variety of professional audio formats.[4] On the right side of the Bold 9700 are two raised volume buttons and a camera quick launch button. All of these buttons are easy to find without looking.[1] Along those lines, the Bold 9700 comes with a 3.2-megapixel camera that includes standard-issue auto-focus, image stabilization, flash and 2X digital zoom.[4]
As reported from Pocket-Lint, the Bold 9700 will be available from November 6th via Telesales and in store on November 10th.[45] Word, Excel and PowerPoint attachments can be viewed, edited and sent using the Bold 9700 and users can stay organised using a built-in calendar, memo pad and task list.[18] Yesterday you saw a picture what comes in the box for the Bold 9700 that was brought to you by one of the users of CrackBerry Nation.[55]
This highly anticipated device is set to come out on both AT&T and T-Mobile.'' A lot of Bold users are excited to see this upgrade of their device. I know firsthand that Neil is very excited about this.''[52] We know that the new Bold will be coming to ATT and T-Mobile in the U.S., but we still wait to learn which UK network will offer the 9700.[5] The new version of the Bold is expected to be available in the U.S. sometime before Thanksgiving.[43] Good news for Vodafone customers too, as the phone will also be available for free on ''35 a month contracts.[45] Key features are set to include a new optical track pad to ease navigation, a 3.2 Mega pixel camera with video recording, HSDPA and Wi-Fi internet, up to 32GB of expandable memory, and the ability to sync your phone with your iTunes account.[56] The optical trackpad, which is also available in the Curve 8520, is similar to the trackpad on a laptop. RIM has also upgraded the camera from 2 to 3.2 megapixels. Other features include a Micro USB port, customisable keyboard and WiFi.[20] We still don't mistype on the keyboard, but we could see the larger-handed among us feeling pretty cramped. RIM's gone ahead and popped its new optical trackpad into the 9700, too, and this is one modernization we can really get behind. It takes a little getting used to -- but in our opinion it makes a far superior navigational tool and provides a smoother experience. Regardless, we were also big fans of the old trackball, but this is probably the right direction for RIM to move its hardware in. All of the 9700's other hardware buttons feel great and clicky, and we have no complaints about them.[16]
The optical trackpad took some getting used too; especially after having been accustomed to using the the trackball on my Curve 8900 but I really really like it. It makes operating the device and menus much less strenuous. You really reap the benefits of the optical trackpad when viewing web sites, since its now much easier to move around in all different directions without tediously rolling a trackball under your thumb.[26]
Curve 8900 barely attaches to WiFi, presumably to save on battery life. There are some issues regarding WiFi with BlackBerry devices and the fact that they turn it off to save battery life. It took about 5 seconds for the device to log on to the WiFi connection and start up UMA. I have about 2 signal bars of UMA and the call quality is very decent.[54] Companies running BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 - originally released back in May - will see several additional improvements on BlackBerry OS 5.0-equipped devices. They include follow-up flags for e-mail messages; e-mail folder management; the ability to view, edit, save, or e-mail documents from remote file shares; calendar appointment forwards and attachment viewing; and wireless contact sync for multiple folders, distribution lists, and Public/Shared folder contacts.[35] There's no doubt the tweaks RIM has made to the BlackBerry OS in version 5.0 make things more fluid.[50] Thankfully, we haven't seen much of the old lag here -- and the fact that the 9700 ships with BlackBerry's OS 5.0 probably helps it along a bit, too.[16]
What about the new trackpad? Is it just as easy to use as the iconic BlackBerry trackball? Is it responsive and accurate enough to satisfy die-hard BlackBerry fans? In a word, "yes."[10] Some loyalists might find the new mini touchpad, which replaces the trackball, disconcerting, but "BlackBerry trackballs get dirty and start to stick, and sometimes even fall out with a lot of use.[25]
The all new Motorola Droid has been a hot[[. We've talked about the Whippoh app before as it's one of the most popular apps for the BlackBerry Storm.''[52] Once you've downloaded Facebook, you start getting Facebook messages in your general inbox, and Facebook calendar items on your BlackBerry calendar. Once you have Flickr set up, you can quickly upload pics from the photo gallery to Flickr without having to open the Flickr app. None of the apps are especially good looking or feature rich beyond the essentials, but this deep integration makes the BlackBerry platform one of the best for keeping in touch and sharing experiences with your social circle.[8] On a BlackBerry, all you're using the internal memory for are the basics (text messages, phone data, e-mail, etc.) and apps which isn't so much a problem because BlackBerry apps aren't even that big, few hundred kb's, rarely over 1 MB. For other media, you would be using an microSD card.[16] T-Mobile and AT&T produce a BlackBerry that does everything BlackBerry phones do best.[8] Calls are very clear, volume is great, and BlackBerry smartphones in general just rock as phones.[9] For instance. the leak of the codename "Niagara". the model number Blackberry "9630". and finally the product name "Tour". all refer to the same phone.[16] Models. Which is the QWERTY Blackberry for Verizon with the optical trackpad? I can't keep them all straight.[16] Despite that extra clarity, I felt a bit constrained by it, especially browsing the web. It's the second BlackBerry to ditch all-too-easily-slain-by-lint trackball for an optical trackpad, and the first that's not built for Walmart.[40]
T-Mobile'''s first 3G BlackBerry also offers Wi-Fi calling in a compact, elegant design.[1]
The new BlackBerry Desktop Manager on our Macintosh was able to read our iTunes library and even sync playlists, but it took almost an hour to transfer less than 2GB of media, and the software crashed when it unexpectedly reached full capacity on our memory card.[8] The touch screen-equipped BlackBerry Storm 9530 and Storm2 9550 get inertial scrolling and bounce-back; improved typing accuracy (even with the older 9530 screen, though obviously not the actuator-related improvements on the newer device); improved auto-correct; cute spinning UI boxes for setting dates and times; and more attractive buttons and other UI animations.[35] If you're used to that, at first the 9700--which is even smaller and lighter than the Tour on Sprint and Verizon--feels like you've been shoved inside of a clown car because the keyboard and screen, while retaining the same shape and resolution, respectively, have been shrink-rayed. ( Update : Actually, the resolution's been bumped up 40 pixels, to 480x360, from 480x320.) The 9700's keyboard isn't as flat out comfortable as the original Bold--purely a matter of physics--but it's a minor marvel of ergonomics that RIM has recession-sized the keyboard this effectively. They're simply brilliant at building keyboards.[40] The build really feels like pinnacle of the portrait form, QWERTY keyboard design, thanks to a solid keypad, sharp 2.4-inch screen and a snugly fitting leather case on the back.[50]
The responsive touchpad gives the Bold the feel of a touchscreen device, particularly when you're swiping through pictures [25] The device has a 480 x 360 resolution compared to the Bold's original 2.6 480320 resolution.[26] The 9700 is significantly narrower and a bit shorter than the original, measuring 4.3 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches compared to the Bold 9000'''s rather chunky 4.5 x 2.6 x 0.6-inch build.[1] There are three rows separated by chrome frets. While the keys aren'''t spaced as far apart as they are on the Curve, the raised edges make for fast and comfortable typing. Just keep in mind that the 9700'''s narrower design means that the keys aren'''t nearly as large as on the original; Bold 9000 owners on AT&T may want to think twice about upgrading, assuming they can live with the extra bulk.[1]
A touch-sensitive Trackpad replaces the Trackball of the Bold 9000 and the camera is improved from 2MP to 3.2MP.[18]
What is really nice about the Bold this time around is that both AT&T and T-Mobile are getting it at the same time, there are no exclusives.[26] Rumor has it that T-Mobile'''s version will have the 8900'''s processor, not the Bold'''s.[54] We got to test a T-Mobile version of the device, which uses not only T-Mobile's 3G HSDPA network but also UMA calling.[8] The phone comes with a GPS sensor, but T-Mobile hasn't loaded any serious turn-by-turn navigation software onto the device.[8] The phone also doesn't support flash, and a search of the App World turned up no YouTube client, which is a letdown when you have to get your "History of Dance" on. There are plenty of mobile games in the App World, but none of these come close to the level of gaming you'll find on an Apple iPhone, or even a more basic Google Android device.[8]
There are also other great apps like Slacker which works great for with the BlackBerry when you want to listen to music on the go.[26] The battery is supposed to give 6 hours of talktime or 17 days standby. All the familiar BlackBerry apps such as WordToGo, PowerPointToGo, BrickBreaker, WordMole etc. will come pre-loaded along with BlackBerry Messenger 5.0.[19]
The battery -- which RIM says gets about 6 hours of talk time -- seems like a real strong point on the phone, and is more than adequate to get through a full day's heavy use.[16] Right. but it seems like there is a Blackberry XXXX article on gadget blogs all the time. I found the one I was looking for. it's the upcoming Verizon Blackberry Curve2 8930. so add that to the list.[16]
Beachley continued to say that Research in Motion had sold 50 million BlackBerrys since inception, with the smartphone now available in over 150 countries through 425 different carriers.[7] BlackBerry's slow Web browser, lack of consumer-level Exchange support, and aging interface are starting to look weak next to the competition.[41] Just about 4.3 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches in size, the ultra light handset weighs just 4.2 ounces and is probably the best ever BlackBerry ever made.[23] Unfortunately even the mobile version of YouTube doesn't work to well with the BlackBerry's browser even when connected via Wi-Fi.[26] If you're using the Bold to listen to music, say, the chip slows down so it lasts longer (up to 38 hours of music playback, though you'll have to, you know, answer an email or two in that time as well).[27] The 480 x 360 display on the 9700 is up from the 480 x 320 of the original Bold, but in practical terms, it looks very much the same -- also terrifically clear, crisp and beautiful.[16] We weren't kidding when we said average usage is about double compared to the original Bold, and it looks to stay that way in the retail release.[9]
The player had trouble with some of our higher bitrate H.264 video files, but most of our favorites played just fine. Actually, they looked fantastic on the Bold's screen. [8] The screen has the same resolution as the Bold's, but in a smaller size, meaning it has a higher pixel density.[40]
Too bad there's no update as to the processor - I really love the Bold, and currently own the Tour on Verizon. Definitely could stand to lose this finicky trackball though.[16] RIM's chucked out the weird metal surrounding the camera on the back, and the full, old timey-looking leather battery cover, in favor of what essentially amounts to a Tour with an optical trackpad.[16] Message conversations are laid out better, you can glide through photos with the new optical trackpad, and almost every application and feature oozes class.[50] '''We are providing a choice in the market.''' The company also opened its ANZ office in Sydney in April. '''This is our second 3G device and it also features our optical trackpad technology,''' Beachley said.[20]
The site appreciates the new device's size and lighter weight, button placement and touchpad, among other features.[43]
The official launch window is "sometime before November 27," but all signs are pointing to a Nov. 18 launch for $199.99 with new 2-year contract. [10] '''We are not trying to replace the 9000 ''' it is still selling well,''' RIM managing director, Adele Beachley, said at the launch of the new smartphone.[20]
In New York City so far I've only been greeted with 5 bars, but I've yet to travel outside of Manhattan where T-mobile's coverage is generally very good, we also haven't experienced any dropped calls.[26] Join Computerworld for a 30 minute live webinar to discuss how cloud computing can protect your organisation and combat threats from inside the network. CW Live speaks with Fotios Kotsiopoulis, HP ProCurve presales consultant, about the rapid uptake of 10 Gigabit Ethernet to accommodate increasing computational and storage density brought on by application growth, widespread use of blade servers and large-scale virtualisation -- and what this new trend in Ethernet standards means for enterprise IT managers.[20]
The device has support for T-Mobile's @Home service. For $9.99 a month this service will give you unlimited calls whenever you're on your home Wi-Fi connection or at a hotspot. [26]
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