The Blackberry Bold 9700 combines the best in the Blackberry Bold and Blackberry Tour 9360 in an elegant and slimmer device. Not much may have changed from the older versions in the inside and out but the subtle yet bold changes and upgrades to a more industrial and contemporary look would surely be a hit. You can bet the Canadians have pretty good ideas of how beauty should be manifested.
Bolder Look
This is indeed an improved version of the original Blackberry Bold and comes in a smaller, slimmer, less heavy and definitely more attractive presentation. Weighing only 136 grams, it is a full 14 grams lighter than the original Blackberry Bold. It is also slimmer by almost a millimeter and comes in a smaller dimension. It measures 109 mm x 60 mm x 14.1 mm whereas its predecessor measures 114 mm x 66 mm x 15 mm. It is definitely more suited to placing in your pockets or small bags as you go around.
The leatherette back, which gives the Bold 9000 its character, is still present but is minimized to incorporate sleek metal and plastic components giving it a more sophisticated look. The gun metal grey band around the edges of the device, albeit made of plastic, gives off a more metal-like sheen and gives the smart phone its dashing intensity. The form factor alone is enough to toss this phone into the next James Bond movie.
Replacing the track ball with an optical track pad similar to those found in laptops and in the Curve 8520 boosts its elegant appeal as well as functionality. While both offers great navigation, the track ball has been found to collect dirt through time and eventually fall off with use.
Bolder Features
But the boldness doesn’t stop there. There are a multitude of upgraded features that makes this thing worth your while.
Hi-resolution display – This smart phone’s large high resolution screen (480 x 360 pixel) displays over 65,000 colors making your viewing experience vivid and more realistic. Use the transmissitive TFT LCD and 2.44â€ÂÂ-wide screen to view your photos, playback videos, read through your files or browse websites.
Multimedia Functional – This is also great for any multimedia application as this easily syncs data, video and audio files from your desktop and supports up to 35 hours of music playing time. It has a high resolution 3.2 mega pixel camera that comes with video camera functionality. You can share recorded videos through text messages, e-mail or social networking sites.
Connectivity – Already a 3G smart phone, connectivity is boosted with a Wi-Fi support. Both modes of connection allow you to browse the web, view emails and attachments faster and connect to friends in any social networking sites.
Bolder You
A recent marketing study showed that new gadgets are a big factor in the over-all attractiveness and appeal, especially in guys. On the other hand, ancient devices are downright turn – offs. So, I you are planning to launch a bolder image or simply continue to wow old and new friends alike, go get yourself the new Blackberry Bold 9700.