BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)

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78 Reviews | About the ZDNet Score

The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 brings T-Mobile its first 3G BlackBerry and improves on its predecessor with a sleeker design and more power. We only wish it had a better browser to complete the package.

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With 3G, quad-band and Wi-Fi calling, RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 is best fixed QWERTY smartphone to date

Research in Motion's BlackBerry Bold 9700 is the ultimate QWERTY BlackBerry handset.

Reviews

  • 7.7

    CNET Review

    November 4, 2009 | 10:01 PM PST

    The Good: The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 boasts a sleeker design that includes an optical trackpad, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a brilliant display. The smartphone is 3G capable and offers Wi-Fi with UMA support, Bluetooth, and GPS. It also gets a faster processor and updates to BlackBerry OS 5.0.

    The Bad: The BlackBerry browser doesn't compare to the competition. The handset's compact size results in a smaller display and keyboard, but they aren't deal-breakers.

    The Bottom Line: The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 brings T-Mobile its first 3G BlackBerry and improves on its predecessor with a sleeker design and more power. We only wish it had a better browser to complete the package.

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  • 8.8

    alaTest.com

    May 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 1645 reviews of BlackBerry Bold 9700 from international magazines and websites.

    The Verdict: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 79/100. Comparing these reviews to 835263 other Cell Phones & Smartphones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 88/100 = Very Good.

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  • 10.0

    itp.net

    December 13, 2010 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: Since it has been on the market for several months the Bold 2 9700 is now quite an attractive proposition thanks to its reduced price

    The Verdict: While the Bold won't blow you away with its user interface, it is still a great smartphone with loads of features for an attractive price.

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  • No Rating

    mobilesyrup.com

    August 12, 2010 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: The BlackBerry Torch 9800 was officially released today in the States, but will be coming to Canada “in the coming weeks”. One of the main features of the new BlackBerry 6 OS is the WebKit browser. Adam over at CrackBerry.com did a good review of the...

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  • 6.0

    expertreviews.co.uk

    July 9, 2010 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: The latest BlackBerry Bold doesn't look much different to previous models, with its full QWERTY keypad and leather back. Under the hood, however, it has a faster processor is lighter as well as smaller in every dimension. The screen's resolution has...

    The Verdict: A smart, well-made phone with top business credentials, the Bold 9700 can be a pain to set up correctly, and doesn't offer a large screen or a wide variety of apps

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  • No Rating

    reviewboard.com

    June 4, 2010 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: It's been about a year since the original RIM BlackBerry Bold made its debut, and while it remains a very solid device, it's about time that a flashier, faster model ...

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  • 8.6

    pcworld.in

    April 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: The Blackberry Bold 9700 is the ultimate Blackberry for fans and an excellent business smartphone overall.

    The Verdict: The Blackberry Bold 9700 is the ultimate Blackberry for fans and an excellent business smartphone overall.

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  • 6.0

    gadgetheaven.co.uk

    March 8, 2010 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: Lighter, thinner and yet much much faster than its predecessor, it comes with a H-VGA screen with a very detailed resolution. The shrinkage in size also leads to cramping of a lot of space, making typing pretty tough for the beginners. On repeated...

    The Verdict: On the whole The Blackberry 9700 is a very impressive piece of equipment. It’s 624 MHz processor makes it a seriously smooth operator. Plus points for its look and feel. Sturdy phone with an easy to use and friendly interface.

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  • 8.0

    itp.net

    March 7, 2010 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: The Bold 2 9700 combines the best elements of its predecessor with parts of the entry-level Curve 8520. Does this combination work?

    The Verdict: The Bold 2 9700 is an improvement over its predecessor but basic battery life and a few quirks are still thorns in its side.

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  • 8.0

    techtree.com

    March 5, 2010 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: A great business phone that also has some good multimedia features

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  • No Rating

    techsmart.co.za

    March 3, 2010 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: The Bold 9700 is business all the way, with a classy look and all the messaging tools you need to back it up.

    The Verdict: Tags: BlackBerry | curve | storm2 | bold | iphone |

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Price Range: $0.00 - $0.00

  • Manufacturer: BlackBerry
  • Part number: BOLD9700BLKTMB

General

  • Product Type
    BlackBerry
  • Form Factor
    Full keyboard
  • Integrated Components
    GPS receiver, Digital camera, Digital player, Voice recorder
  • Width
    2.4 in
  • Depth
    0.6 in
  • Height
    4.3 in
  • Weight
    4.3 oz
  • Body Color
    Black

Cellular

  • Technology
    WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
  • Band
    WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
  • Mobile Broadband Generation
    3G
  • Service Provider
    T-Mobile
  • Operating System
    BlackBerry Handheld Software
  • Input Device(s)
    QWERTY keyboard
  • Phone Navigation Buttons
    Trackball

Messaging & Internet

  • Cellular Messaging Services
    MMS, SMS
  • Instant Messaging Services
    RIM BlackBerry VM Client

Communications

  • Data Transmission
    HSDPA
  • Wireless Interface
    IEEE 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
  • Bluetooth Profiles
    Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
  • Communication Features
    Internet browser, Mobile Email client

Phone Features

  • Phone Functions
    Call timer, Conference call, Speakerphone, Vibrating alert
  • Polyphonic Ringer
    Yes
  • Polyphonic Ring Tone Voice Qty
    32
  • Ring Tone Formats
    MP3, WAV, MIDI

Organizer

  • Personal Information Management
    Calendar, Calculator, Reminder, Alarm clock

Media Player

  • Supported Digital Audio Standards
    eAAC+, AAC +, MP3, WMA, MIDI, AAC, AMR
  • Supported Digital Video Standards
    MPEG-4, H.263, WMV, 3GP, H.264

Memory

  • Bult-in Memory
    256 MB
  • Supported Flash Memory Cards
    microSD

Digital Camera

  • Sensor Resolution
    3.2 megapixels
  • Focus Adjustment
    Automatic
  • Digital Zoom
    2
  • Video Recorder Resolutions
    176 x 144 (QCIF), 352 x 480
  • Features
    Picture stabilizer

Navigation System

  • GPS Navigation
    A-GPS receiver

Display

  • Type
    LCD display - Color
  • Technology
    TFT Transmissive
  • Diagonal Size
    2.4 in
  • Display Resolution
    480 x 360 pixels
  • Color Depth
    16-bit (65000 colors)

Battery

  • Technology
    Lithium ion
  • Capacity
    1500 mAh
  • Run Time Details
    Talk - up to 360 min, Standby - up to 504 hour(s)

Miscellaneous

  • Compliant Standards
    FIPS 140-2, Triple DES, AES
  • Included Accessories
    Power adapter , Power adapter
  • Also Included
    256 MB

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