When we talk about smart phones, there is none other like the Blackberry Bold 9700. True, there have been other phones in the past that were impressive, but now a new era has begun. It seems Blackberry has yet another smart phone to carry on the torch.

Specifications

When smart phones come to mind, we think of bulky mobile phones that sometimes get in the way. This is where the Bold 9700 is different.

Here are the phones specifications:

Height - 109 mm (4.29 in)
Width - 60 mm (2.36 in)
Thickness - 14.1 mm (0.56 in)
Weight - 122 g (4.30 oz) (battery included)

90g (3.17 oz) (battery excluded)

As you can see, the phone is surprisingly lightweight and slim for its genre.

Blackberry Bold 9700 Features

Ask any businessman, and he or she will immediately tell you their preference in mobile phones brands. Of course, it is none other than Blackberry. Aside from the sleek and smooth design, their smart phones are specifically designed with useful features for the businessman on the go.

When features are concerned, the Bold 9700 has all the standard features of previous Blackberry phones, and few more upgrades and innovations.

Standard Features:

o Blackberry Maps
o Browser
o Corporate Data Access
o Full QWERTY
o GPS
o Keyboard Backlight
o Light Sensing Screen
o Media Player
o MMS
o Organizer
o Phone
o SMS
o Transmissive TFT LCD
o Video Recording
o Wireless email
o Wireless Modem

Upgrades:

o Audio Formats Supported

- Aside from the standard, there are more professional features, plus 35 hours of playback.

o Bluetooth Technology

- The standard Bluetooth technology version is v2.0
- The Blackberry Bold 9700 comes with v2.1.
- This supports stereo audio and access to your SIM profile.

o Camera

- Most Blackberry phones come with a standard 2.0 megapixel camera.
- The Bold 9700 comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera.

o Memory

- The standard memory is 96 MB.
- The phone’s onboard memory is 256 MB.

o Video Formats Supported

- Unlike its predecessors, the Bold 9700 supports most of the video formats your PC supports. This includes DivX, XviD, Sorenson Spark, and Flash.

o Wireless Network

- Unlike its predecessors that only work in 3 networks (Dual-band 800/1900, CDMA, and Ev-DO), the Blackberry Bold 9700 works in variety of networks and frequencies.
- This means you can bring your phone in an assortment of countries, enjoy roaming, and enjoy its other features.

Innovations:

o Trackpad Navigation

- In place of the trackball, the Bold 9700 is equipped with a Trackpad, for easier access and navigation.

o Wi-Fi

- Who says only laptops can enjoy Wi-Fi hotspots? The Bold 9700 is equipped with Wi-Fi which gives you the ability to enjoy other networks when you can’t get a signal, or if you choose to use another.

The Bold 9700 has come a long way from its predecessors. If you thought your current smart phone had all the features possible, think again. The new Blackberry Bold 9700 is now the epiphany of smart phones.