BlackBerry Bold 9700

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone offers top-of-the-line performance, functionality and features with support for 3G HSDPA networks around the world, a next-generation (624 MHz) processor, 256 MB Flash memory, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi®, a 3.2MP camera and a dazzling, high resolution display.
Cutting edge engineering and premium finishes extend to the exterior of the handset as well, with a smoothly integrated touch-sensitive trackpad and a highly tactile, distinctive, fretted keyboard. The dark chrome frame and leatherette back add to the new smartphone's sleek and elegant look, while the narrow profile, balanced weight and soft-touch sides allow it to feel incredibly comfortable in one hand.

“We are very pleased to bring the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone to the Caribbean region. The original BlackBerry Bold 9000 is a great success and we believe that customers will be even more impressed with the new BlackBerry Bold 9700,” said Rick Costanzo, Managing Director, Latin America, Research In Motion. “The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is a sleek and powerful 3G smartphone that offers a highly refined mobile experience with top-of-the-line features and exceptional performance.”


Some key features of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone include:

• Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) for faster web browsing and extended data coverage
• 3.2 MP camera with variable zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording
• Built-in GPS for maps and other location-based applications, as well as photo geotagging
• Media player for videos, pictures and music (music plays up to 38 hours), and BlackBerry® Media Sync for easily syncing photos as well as iTunes® and Windows Media® Player music with the smartphone**
• microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 16 GB cards today and is expected to support 32 GB cards when available; a 2 GB card is included
• 256 MB of Flash memory
• Premium and easy-to-access phone features, background noise suppression technology and high quality speakerphone
• Support for BlackBerry services with access to up to 10 supported email accounts (including most popular ISP email accounts such as Yahoo!®, Windows Live™ Hotmail®, AOL® and Gmail™); and BlackBerry® Enterprise Server support, which features advanced security and IT administration capabilities for corporate deployments
• Global connectivity with UMTS/HSDPA 2100/1900/850/800 MHz and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM support

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone is expected to be available from Jamaican  carriers LIME and Digicel in February.