BlackBerry Bold 9700 BLACK (BB Bold 2) - With FREE BlackBerry Bold 9700 Charging Pod from Clove Technology

Overview of Blackberry Bold 9700 (BB Bold 2) - With FREE BlackBerry Bold 9700 Charging Pod.

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For corporate or personal use, the BlackBerry seems to have been crowned king of mobile email. With an interface that offers intuitive usability, hardware that is fast and responsive and a form factor that just works the BlackBerry 9700 is the latest addition to RIM’s range.

The Blackberry Bold 9700 is the most sophisticated and functional device from the Canadian firm.

With a classic design that doesn't compromise usability the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is an elegant solution, with a leather back, which provides a luxurious feel, but also has a functional purpose in aiding grip and durability of the device.

When you want to complete email, instant messaging and data entry on the move, you need a keyboard that offers a natural feeling text input, not something that feels awkward and cumbersome to use.

Tactile feedback, soft touch paint, ergonomic design and the combination of materials result in keys on the BlackBerry 9700 that are a pleasure to use.

Your smartphone is your connection to the world and with the BlackBerry Bold 2 you can connect to Facebook, MSN, Yahoo, Twitter and other social networking accounts, and the internet as a whole. You stay connected to everything that's important, thanks to lightning fast 3G (data contract required) and WiFi support.

Your smartphone is much more than a means of communication. Often when you are out and about you may want to listen to some music, take a picture or record some media. The built in BlackBerry media player lets you listen to music, view photographs taken on the 3.2 megapixel camera, or watch movies in stunning detail thanks to the high resolution HVGA (480 x 360) display.

Want email and much more on the move? Want a quality product? Want a device from a reputable brand? The BlackBerry Bold 9700 might just be the answer.

Features of Blackberry Bold 9700 (BB Bold 2)

Stylish and Functional Form Factor
Great Solid Build Quality
2.44 inch HVGA Display.
3G/HSDPA Wireless Connectivity
MicroSDHC Expansion Slot
Bluetooth
WiFi

What's in the box of the Blackberry Bold 9700 (BB Bold 2)

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Bold 2)
Battery (M-S1)
Mains Charger
Data Cable
User Guide
Stereo Headset
Carry Case

Technical Specification of BlackBerry Bold 9700 (BB Bold 2)

Memory -
ROM: 256MB

Phone Book (unlimited)
Dialled Calls
Missed Calls
Received Calls

Display -
High resolution 480x360 pixel
colour display
Transmissitive TFT LCD
Supports over 65,000 colours
2.44" (diagonally measured)

Contract -
No Contract SIM Free/Unlocked

Network -
2G: 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-Band)
3G: 850/1900/2100 (Tri-Band)
HSDPA (3.6Mbps)

Connectivity -
microUSB
3.5mm Audio Jack
Bluetooth (2.1)
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11g)

Input –
35 key backlit QWERTY keyboard
Dedicated Keys: Send, End, Menu, Escape, Left/Right Convenience keys (default VAD and Camera) ,2 x Volume/Zoom, Sleep, Mute (Play/Pause)
Trackpad - Located on front face of device, ESC Key to the right, Menu to the left
Intuitive icons and menus

GPS -
Includes BlackBerry Maps
Integrated GPS with A-GPS

Audio -
3.5mm Audio Jack

Expansion Slot -
MicroSDHC

Camera -
3.2 mega-pixels (auto-focus)
2 x Digital Zoom
LED Flash
Image Stabilization

Video:
30fps Video Recording (480 x 352)
Supported formats: MP4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV & Flash
Video Streaming

Talk Time –
Up to 6 hours (GSM), Up to 6 hours (UMTS)

Standby Time –
Up to 19 days/456 hours (GSM), Up to 15 days/360 hours (UMTS)

Battery -
1500 mAh Removable/rechargeable Cryptographic Lithium cell

Dimensions -
109 x 60 x 14.1mm (4.29 x 2.36 x .56 inches)

Weight –
122g with battery
88g without battery

Other -
Device Lock
Remote Lock
Device and memory card encryption
Mobile VPN support
Optical Track Pad
Office Document Viewer (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
PDF Document Viewer
Hands Free
Caller ID

Music:
Supported formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ & WMA
Ringtones:
Monophonic
Polyphonic (64)
MP3
WAV

Messaging:
SMS
MMS (with video)
E-mail (POP3, SMTP, IMAP4, BlackBerry, MS Exchange)
Instant Messaging (MSN)

Click here to view an independent review of the 'BlackBerry Bold 9700 BLACK (BB Bold 2) - With FREE BlackBerry Bold 9700 Charging Pod'.

"Stylish, functional and its a BlackBerry, what more can I say. Yes image is important to me, but this Bold has some serious features...I am still getting to grips with many but email so simple. O and you can really easily update Facebook"
Sebastian (Doncaster)

"Just got this after owning the iphone. I loved the iPhone from a style perspective, but my podgy thumbs didnt get on with the on-screen keyboard. I took the plunge and got the Bold 9700. Its not as stylish, but at my age I have other things to worry about over style! Its good, keys could be bigger, but I am much more productive with this than the iPhone."
James (Liverpool)

"You want one of these. Had mine a matter of minutes nd I am in LOVE. I owned the original Bold 9000, but the bold 2, is sensations with the optical joystick and HVGA display."
Geoff (Derby)

"As a regional sales manager I am always on the road and constantly in contact wih my team of 45 nd email can become a real nightmare, but the Bold 9700, which I think some people call the Bold2 is so helpful. It isnt the cheapest solution but it works so well, especially as out company has all the technology to set it up and get it working. I would be lost without this Bold, it just works."
Kim (Southampton)

"This is really a tremendous machine. I had the Blackberry Curve 8900 before, which was good, but the Bold 9700 is a real upgrade. Ergonomically, the keyboard is designed for fast typing, whilst the casing is rugged. The new 'mouse pad' which has replaced the rollerball on the 8900, works a treat and you can adjust it depending on finger sensitivity. The battery life is also excellent, even if you leave the wi-fi on. In fact I think it has the best battery life of any Blackberry since the days of the jog wheel. Only Bluetooth seems to hit battery life. Unlike the Bold 9000 (its predecessor, battery life does not go down if you switch on the turbo-fast 3G network, which of course, allows you to read internet pages that much faster. The 3G comes into its own when you are emailing photos to contacts, or to Facebook and Twitter - something which is incredibly easy and quick to do. This Bold has an operating system which been refined and it is more evolutionary than revolutionary. Nevertheless, it is much better. Faster between applications and better navigation. I particularly like the ability it gives you to choose which email accounts go into the main email envelope. You can choose to opt that some or none go in, thus having all your email icons separate on the screen. Internet is excellent, and I save all my bookmarks and simply download them from a back-up file on my computer (aka my previous 8900). Blackberry Apps, whilst not as good as Apple, still give you some great choices. I have downloaded numerous news sites from the UK and USA, and a great new GPS prog called SmartNav. This allows you to call an operator, which sends the directions straight to your Blackberry. Google sync is great as it allows you to sync your calendar and contacts from your google account over the air. I had some problems with this, which were sorted by adjusting the APN settings. These can be found on the internet. If I had any gripes it is that the apps memory remains low to store applications. Why limit it, when you can add up to 16 Gigabytes Memory Card. Like the I-phone, it should be as much as the memory disc allows. Also, Blackberry, must improve their camera. This Bold offers a 3.2 million pixel camera(albeit with zoom and flash). Adequate but not good for doing serious photos and emailing from your phone. Future Blackberries must ne 5 million and above, otherwise they will fail to compete with the likes of Sony Ericsson and Nokia. This aside, you can't go wrong with this Blackberry. Its efficient, the email system is still the best anywhere, and it is an excellent phone. In the palm of your hand, you have a pocket computer, email machine, and much more. Real value for money,especially ona phone contract. "
Robert Halfon (Harlow)

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