Research In Motion BlackBerry Bold 9700

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This update to the Bold is smaller and lighter, and steps up to a 3-megapixel auto-focus camera. Key features include 3G data, high-resolution display, GPS navigation, Wi-Fi, video capture, 3.5mm headphone jack, memory card slot, full web browser, and stereo Bluetooth.

versions for different carriers support different 3G radio frequency bands

Offered By: 

• AT&T  Tentative
• T-Mobile

Carrier availability is subject to testing and approval.

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Modes	GSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 WCDMA 850 / WCDMA 1900 / WCDMA 2100 (T-Mobile USA version has WCDMA 1700 & 900 in place of WCDMA 850 & 1900)
Weight	4.3 oz   (122 g)
Dimensions	4.29" x 2.36" x 0.56"   (109 x 60 x 14.2 mm)
Form Factor	Bar Internal Antenna
Battery	Talk: 6 hours max.   (360 minutes) Standby: 408 hours max.   (17 days) 1500 mAh   LiIon
Display	Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD) Resolution: 480 x 360 pixels 2.4"   diagonal Colors: 65,536 (16-bit)
Platform / OS	(proprietary)
Processor	?
Memory	128 MB   (internal memory available to user for storage)
Phone Book Capacity	?
FCC ID	L6ARCM70UW » (Approved Oct 23, 2009) L6ARCN70UW » (Approved Oct 23, 2009)

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GPS / Location	Type: A-GPS supports LBS / includes BlackBerry Maps
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size	Yes
Digital TTY/TDD	Some versions only
Hearing Aid Compatible	Rating: M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) v2007
Multiple Languages	Some versions only
Alerts
Polyphonic Ringtones	Chords: 32
Ringer Profiles	Number of profiles: 7
Vibrate	Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth	Supported Profiles: HSP 1.1, HFP 1.5, OPP, PBA, DUN, A2DP 1.2, AVRC 1.3, SAP 1.1 version 2.1+EDR
PC Sync	Yes
USB	built-in micro-USB connector
Wi-Fi	Version(s): 802.11 b,g
Contacts
Multiple Numbers per Name	Numbers per entry: 9
Picture ID	Yes
Ringer ID	Yes
Voice Dialing	Type: Speaker-independent (automatic)
Customization
Custom Graphics	Yes
Custom Ringtones	Yes
Real-Music Ringers	Supported Formats: MP3, WAV
Data & Network
Data Tethering	Yes
Flight Mode	CEA Standard Icon: No
High-Speed Data	Technology: HSDPA 3.6
UMA	Some versions only
WAP / Web Browser	Browser Software: BlackBerry Browser 5.0 supports full HTML
Input
Side Keys	shortcut key on left / volume, shortcut keys on right / mute, lock keys on top
Text Keyboard	Layout: QWERTY backlit
Memory
Memory Card Slot	Card Type: microSD (TransFlash) up to 32 GB
Messaging
Email Client	Protocols Supported: POP3, IMAP, Exchange push / supports attachments (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) and secure email
Instant Messaging	Networks Supported: Windows Live, Google Talk, Yahoo!, AOL, ICQ
MMS	Yes
Text Messaging (SMS)	2-Way: Yes
Music
Headphone Jack (3.5mm)	Yes
Music Player	Supported Formats: MP3, WMA9, WMA9 Pro, WMA 10, AMR, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+
Photo & Video
Camera	Resolution: 3+ megapixel auto-focus, image stabilization, LED flash
Streaming Video	Yes
Video Capture	up to 480 x 360 pixels
Productivity
Alarm	Yes
Calculator	plus basic unit converter
Calendar	Yes
To-Do List	Yes
Voice Memo	Yes
Software
Games	Yes
Java (J2ME)	Version: MIDP 2.1
Voice
Speaker Phone	Yes

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