T-Mobile’s BlackBerry Bold 9700 now available for $200 on contract
This premium device gives me the cutting edge technology to keep me productive and “in the know” in work and life when I am away from my 
computer without trading off style. A BlackBerry data service is required.
RIM’s successor to the original Bold — the BlackBerry Bold 9700 — has finally landed on our doorsteps. The 9000 is in many ways a hard act to follow. Hardware-wise, it lived up to its name, going where most phones never went with its retro, leathery, nearly clunky looks in an age of rounded edges and shiny curves. Don’t get us wrong — we loved the 9000’s aesthetics obsessively — which is why we couldn’t wait to get our hands on its newborn child. A few questions we had in mind: would the 9700 live up to its predecessor’s notoriously uncompromising fashion sense? Would the new Bold feel as good to hold and use in the hand as its loving parent? How would it stack up against other, new devices from RIM? If these are the kind of questions you think you might want answers to, read on for our impressions.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 3G | T-Mobile’s high-speed 3G data network delivers the ultimate mobile Web experience in several metropolitan areas |
| E-Mail integration options | Access up to eight of your work and personal e-mail accounts from your T-Mobile phone. |
| Wi-Fi and Mobile Calling* | Effortlessly switch between Wi-Fi calling and T-Mobile’s wireless network while you talk Get great coverage at home when used with a T-Mobile HotSpot @Home wireless router Unlimited nationwide calls over Wi-Fi, at home or at any U.S. T-Mobile HotSpot |
| Built-in QWERTY Keypad | With the built-in keypad, you can type messages easily. |
| 3.2 Megapixel camera with Video Capture | Capture special moments as photos or video clips. View them later on your phone, print them out or share them with family and friends by sending them to any e-mail address, T-Mobile camera phone. |
| Visual Voicemail | With Visual Voicemail you can listen to your voicemail messages in any order, respond in one click and easily manage your inbox without ever dialing in to the network. |
| Alarm clock | Handy reminders help you stay on schedule. |
| Bluetooth® connectivity | Wirelessly connect your phone to optional compatible hands-free accessories such as headsets and car kits. |
| Calculator | A handy way to check your figures. |
| Calendar | Keep track of appointments and even set reminders to make sure you’re on time. |
| Games | Enjoy your down time more with fun games on your phone. |
| Picture messaging* | Send pictures from your phone to others. |
| Hands-free options | Use a hands-free headset while accessing other applications such as your calendar while on a call. |
| Instant messaging: Yahoo!®, Windows Live®, AIM®* | Send and receive instant messages with Yahoo!, Windows Live Messenger, or AIM. |
| Speaker phone | Put down the phone and keep talking with a convenient speakerphone. |
| International phone | Use this phone in any part of the international T-Mobile network. |
| Music player | Play your favorite music wherever you are. |
| Text messaging* | The quick, quiet way to stay connected. |
| Video capture/playback | Capture and play back short video clips. |
| Voice-activated functions | Control your phone with your voice. |
| 3G Network and Wi-Fi access | High-speed 3G network connection for surfing the web or downloading information quickly and effortlessly or seamlessly transition to open Wi-Fi networks to surf the web or download information quickly |
| Video Messaging | Use your phone to capture your favorite moments on video, then share them instantly with your friends and family. |
