HomeMany consider the Bold 9700 as the best model yet offered by Research in Motion (RIM), makers of the Blackberry line of smart phones. With every new release of a Blackberry smart phone, it seems to appear that a compromise somewhere in its features and specifications is in the offing. Be it lack of memory, no 3G or Wi-Fi, a poor performing camera or less than satisfactory OS.
That impression is about to change with the Blackberry Bold 9700. To see if you agree or not, let me walk you through some features and specifications.
Highlights and Features
Elegant and sleek design ' this probably is the highlight of the Bold 9700. While the original Bold 9000 has been lauded for its character and being a stand-out in its unique yet elegant appearance standing true to its name, the newer version will definitely draw the attention of the aesthetically inclined.
It retains the well-liked leather back in a more sophisticated variant that adds a touch of modernity. It is also is lighter weighing only 4.30 ounces, including the battery and slimmer giving you a good gripping feel.
Wi-Fi enabled ' competing with the other new smart phones, the Bold 9700 supports Wi-Fi connectivity in addition to its 3G (HSDPA) technology and Bluetooth capabilities. This gives users a number of choices and flexibility in terms of connectivity. There is also a built-in GPS and comes pre-loaded with Blackberry Maps.
Convenient Typing and Navigation
Full QWERTY keyboard ' in the true tradition of the Blackberry line, the Blackberry Bold 9700 features a 35 key backlit QWERTY type keyboard for a more convenient typing. The first two lines are exactly the same as that of the 9630 but the keys along the last row are a millimeter shorter. Despite this, many find them easy to use just like all the other keys. It also features dedicated keys: Send, End, Menu, Escape, Convenience keys, 2x volume/zoom, Sleep and Mute.
Trackpad navigation ' this replaces the trackball found in its predecessors. This is much convenient for those who are used to track pads in the laptop. It is also more durable compared to the track ball that tends to deposit dirt underneath through time and fails with constant use.
Multimedia and Entertainment
Bright, high resolution screen ' at 2.44' wide, the smart phone's 480 x 360 pixel TFT LCD screen is capable of displaying up to 65,000 colors for more vivid and more realistic images. This is ideal for viewing photos, videos files and browsing the internet.
3.2 mega pixel camera with video recording capability, flash and 2x digital zoom ' a big improvement over the previous Bold. Shoot pictures and record videos and share them with friends via text messages, email or post them in your social networking accounts.
Multi-media player ' supports up to 35 hours of music playing time at 256 MB built-in memory. The Blackberry Bold 9700 has mechanisms that make it easy for users to sync data, audio and video files from the computer. So you can load up your favourite tunes and enjoy your collection on the road.
