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Review: BlackBerry Bold 9700

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Nov 5, 2009, 12:00 AM by Eric M. Zeman

Phone Scoop takes RIM's new Bold 9700 for a spin. Top-notch build quality and a solid software experience make this smartphone a better 'Berry.

For T-Mobile and AT&T customers, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is a long overdue - but welcome - addition to both carriers' 3G smartphone line ups. In fact, it's the first 3G BlackBerry for T-Mobile. That, in and of itself, is big news. Research In Motion has tackled the number one concern about the original Bold - its size - and introduced a smaller smartphone that is extremely capable and looks good.

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About the author, Eric M. Zeman:

Eric has been covering the mobile telecommunications industry for 17 years at various print and online publications. He studied at Rutgers Newark and University of Kentucky, and has a degree in writing. He likes playing guitar, attending concerts, listening to music, and driving sports cars.

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BlackBerry Bold 9700

2.4" display 480 x 360 pixels
1,500 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Hardware Text Keyboard, Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

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Aruikis78

Nov 7, 2009, 2:18 AM

Release date / RIM application mkt questions

Hello all,

Has there been any official word on the release date to this phone for tmobile?

Is the BB application mkt compatible to the iPhone/android mkt?

terryjohnson16

Nov 5, 2009, 5:11 PM

Why the phone not put in 3G mode?

Can you please put the phone in 3G mode, and show us how fast the pages load on 3G, if you are in a 3G area? Thanks.

Eric M. Zeman

T-Mobile's 3G signals don't reach my basement, which is where my studio is.

Web sites loaded pretty quickly via 3G, but not super speedy fast.

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