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RIM has officially announced it’s latest and boldest BlackBerry device yet - the BlackBerry Bold 9700. This latest device in the BlackBerry Bold product series is a better and much improved version of the previously released Bold 9000. The smartphone features a 624 MHz processor with 256MB RAM, 3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus and A-GPS to provide faster location fix in support of AT&T Navigator with real-time traffic data. Design-wise, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 features a slimmer form factor plus an enhanced trackpad. Older design features of the BlackBerry Bold 9000 are also carried over to the 9700. This includes the slightly changed keyboard and leather back design. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 runs the OS 5.0.

Among the key features of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 include high resolution display in 65,000 colors, trackpad navigation that lets you slide your finger to scroll through menus and icons, multimedia features including data and audio files synching on desktop, on-board 256MB memory plus micro SD card support, video recording and speedy network connections.

Technical specs of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 include a 3.2MP camera with auto-focus, image stabilization, video recording, flash and 2x digital zoom. It also features a 2.44-inch display, 624Mhz processor, Wi-Fi with UMA support, A-GPS, Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, and optical trackpad.

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is a 1900/1800/900/850 MHz on GSM, 2100/1900/850/800 Mhz smartphone.

It will be available in the coming weeks for $300 with a two-year contract. A $100 mail-in rebate will be given when signing up for a qualifying plan.

Sources
cellphonenews.com
infosyncworld.com