The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is the highly anticipated, upcoming release from RIM. Most specs have been held back but enough information has been leaked to cause quite a stir.
BlackBerry Bold 9700 Design
RIM has been very secretive about the upcoming BlackBerry Bold 9700. There are some changes compared to most BlackBerry handsets. Firstly, the traditional trackball has been replaced with a touch sensitive trackpad. The back of the handset also features an elegant leather covering. The front of the handset is split between the 480 × 360 resolution display and the well-spaced, easy to use QWERTY keyboard.
BlackBerry Bold 9700 Music
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 features an integrated music player. The handset comes with Amazon MP3 Store preloaded to make for easy downloads. This is a new feature on the BlackBerry front and if evidence that RIM is listening to what their customers want. There is also speculation that there will be more storage space on the 9700, meaning that even more tracks can be stored for your listening pleasure.
BlackBerry Bold 9700 Camera
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 features a built-in 3.2-megapixel AF camera. This is the same camera that is on the Blackberry Curve 8900, meaning that picture quality should be more than perfect for a business phone.
BlackBerry Bold 9700 Internet and Applications
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 features all standard applications usually found on a phone. Additionally the 9700 features a 3G connection and Wi-Fi. There is also a built-in GPS to ensure that you always know where you’re going.
BlackBerry Bold 9700 Summary
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is a good-looking, compact handset. The few specs that have been released have definitely left many consumers hungry for more. Hopefully RIM can meet the high expectations that have been set.