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We have had our hands on the BlackBerry Bold 9700 for over a year and to say that it feels dated is an understatement, however one thing which we thought was in its favor when compared to more advanced modern-day smartphones was its size, however we recen...
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BlackBerry’s seem to be the unit of choice for the large amount of commuters I see on the occasions I travel back home during the evening. What I cannot really understand is why a good number of them need to have two...
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The latest BlackBerry Bold doesn't look much different to previous models, with its full QWERTY keypad and leather back. Under the hood, however, it has a faster processor is lighter as well as smaller in every dimension. The screen's resolution has go...
A smart, well-made phone with top business credentials, the Bold 9700 can be a pain to set up correctly, and doesn't offer a large screen or a wide variety of apps...
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recombu.com Updated:
2015-09-11 13:58:03
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BlackBerry handsets have traditionally been the stomping ground of the business user, but with a sleeker form and some serious thought put into the media functions, the Bold 9700 could be a serious consumer contender.What we likeThe BlackBerry Bold 970...
The Bold 9700 feels much more like a consumer product than its predecessors, once you get past all the menus. Sure, it doesn’t yet offer the range of apps and the media features aren’t as honed as other devices out there, but it’s a great all-rounder f...
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Holding the Bold 9700 in the palm of your hand, you know that BlackBerry has created a quality device. It looks classy and ready for business, with the chrome edges adding an elegant touch to the black body. As a messaging device, the Bold performs as...
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 carries all the features you want from a respectable smartphone. Build quality is up there with the best of them, while the ease of email set-up and messaging capabilities of this BlackBerry are just top-notch. Unfortunately th...
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whatmobile.net Updated:
2015-09-11 13:58:45
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The original Bold was the first entrance into the world of 3G for Research In Motion (RIM), and it wasn’t actually that long ago. Just over a year, in fact.In reality, a BlackBerry never really needed high-speed data, because the overheads for sending...
The first Bold was big and had a battery that needed daily charges, but it was still the best BlackBerry model in the range; thanks to the beautiful high-res screen and an almost perfect keyboard. It didn’t have the best camera and the 3-megapixel c...
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With every smartphone manufacturer under the sun scrambling to produce touchscreen devices, it's almost shocking to see a smartphone arrive without one. What most BlackBerry devotees demand, however, is seamless email integration and a decent hardware...
Beautifully built, with a good keyboard; an excellent smartphone for intensive emailers...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2015-09-11 13:59:02
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The BlackBerry Bold 9700 updates the original Bold nicely with a sleeker physical design, optical trackpad and boosted camera among its new fixtures and fittings. It isn't the most capable smartphone, but it is potentially a good choice for those who...
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Research in Motion (RIM) recently launched updates to its main corporate emailer devices, the Bold and the Storm. As I'm a BlackBerry user anyway, I've been putting both devices through their paces to see which, if either, is worth upgrading to.Firstly...
Small and light; decent battery life.
Mobile browsing can be slow; over-sensitive trackpad.
The Bold 9700 is a worthwhile upgrade for anyone using the older 9000 model as a smaller and lighter version, and is a very capable emailing device, but it's not as strong in mobile browsing...
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stuff.tv Updated:
2015-09-11 14:00:24
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The 9700 retains a lot of what we loved about the original, namely the high production values, the tactile leatherette rear panelling and the sharp vivid half-VGA quality display. Granted, the screen is a tad smaller, but otherwise the 9700 is a phone...
Solid and well made. Compact design. User-friendly and easy-to-set-up push email service. Tactile QWERTY. Vivid display. Integrated 3.5mm headphone jack...
Average camera and video capture resolution. App Store still a bit threadbare...
A compact, user-friendly messaging smartphone at the top of its game. Just don’t expect multimedia miracles...
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gadgetguy.com.au Updated:
2015-09-11 14:00:34
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The may be a couple of years old now, but it still remains the ultimate weapon of choice for email warriors the world over. Now, BlackBerry has given its flagship device a facelift - introducing the Bold 9700. It's the Bold but slimmer, more compact...
Slim design; Full QWERTY keyboard; Push email...
Small keyboard buttons; Finicky touchpad; Small screen...
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pz10.com Updated:
2015-09-11 14:00:34
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Some handsets will work their socks off to have their fifteen minutes of fame, others are simply born into stardom. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is certainly fortunate to carry a name that stands for popularity and excellence in the RIM family of phones. B...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2015-09-11 14:00:34
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The Bold 9700 as a phone As an always-connected smartphone, the Bold can't afford to fail when it comes to calls. Conversations are clear and crisp for both parties, and there's no need to rely on the handsfree kit.Staying connected to 3G/3G+ networks...
Relatively small, with an excellent grip, Keyboard works well despite smaller footprint, Very bright screen, pleasant to look at, Excellent handlng of contacts and email, Impressive battery life even with push mail and WiFi active...
Browser less impressive than Safari, Chrome or Opera Mobile, No physical multimedia keys...
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The original Bold (9000) has been one of RIM's most successful handsets to date, and deservedly so. Combining distinctive looks with great build quality, easy operation, and a wealth of features, it still sits high on our list of top QWERTY keyboard-equip...
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Also being called the Bold2 the Blackberry Bold 9700 is the new version of the original Bold 9000. Although there are not too many major software changes there are a few hard wear ones. Is the 9700 an improvement? Blackberry Bold 9700 What's in the bo...
So is the Bold 9700 an improvement over the 9000. I should say so. As long as web browsing is not what you do most and you like a QWERTY keyboard then the Blackberry Bold 9700 is in my opinion a fantastic phone well worthy of its price, although in tim...
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zdnet.co.uk Updated:
2015-09-11 14:00:44
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The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is more compact than its 9000 predecessor, but still offers a superb mini-QWERTY keyboard and a good screen. For business users seeking a little extra consumer glitz, it's an excellent choice.
Superb miniQWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth, WiFi, HSDPA, GPS, 3.5mm headset connector, Good battery life...
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The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is more compact than its 9000 predecessor, but still offers a superb mini-QWERTY keyboard and a good screen. For business users seeking a little extra consumer glitz, it's an excellent choice...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated:
2015-09-11 14:01:14
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Design Look closely, you'll need to differentiate the latest Bold from one of the few BlackBerry phones released in 2009, the Curve 8520. Both phones share the same physical footprint (109x60x14mm) and represent manufacturer Research in Motion's shift...
Sleek, sexy design, Stunning display, Excellent performance, Easy setup, Good battery life...
Keyboard feels cramped, Optical trackpad won't be to everyone's liking...
The Bold 9700 improves on the traditional BlackBerry form factor with its smaller, lighter shape and size. While there are a few quirks to consider, the 9700 stands out as one of the best smartphones of 2009. Editors’ rating: 8.8/10...
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RIM's new flagship BlackBerry has finally arrived. Selling alongside rather than completely replacing the previous Bold 9000, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone is smaller and sleeker. On the whole it's a slight improvement on its predecessor, but it doesn't offer anything new or revolutionary.The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone has a similar design to RIM's latest Curve series of handsets. A sleek chrome bezel surrounds the edges and the keyboard curves slightly upwards at the ends. It’s a...
Sleek, compact design, bright and vivid display, comfortable keyboard, 3.5mm headphone jack, great integration of Facebook, trackpad works well...
Smaller display and keypad than its predecessor, sluggish scrolling, Web browser remains inferior to alternatives...
RIM’s latest BlackBerry Bold remains a great business smartphone and is a sleeker and more compact device than the original Bold. The compact size results in a smaller keyboard and display, though, which power users may not appreciate. There is plen...
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The original BlackBerry Bold 9000 cut quite a dash when it debuted last year, signalling clearly to any doubters that Research in Motion was moving the BlackBerry out of the boardroom and into the pockets and handbags of consumers who had need for its...
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is a terrific messaging device thanks to its push e-mail and excellent Qwerty keyboard, but it also makes a fair case for itself as a media player, with a terrifically sharp screen that's only let down by its small size. The b...
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3g.co.uk Updated:
2015-09-11 14:01:44
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for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 Email is still the killer feature on the BlackBerry Bold 9700, and it's almost flawless. Watching movies and browsing the web are hampered somewhat by the size of the screen, although picture quality is good. We would like...
For BlackBerry Bold 9700, The best email support around is enhanced by the excellent QWERTY keyboard and responsive trackpad.
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With every smartphone manufacturer under the sun scrambling to produce touchscreen devices it's almost shocking to see a smartphone arrive without one. Along with a decent hardware keyboard, however, that's precisely what most BlackBerry devotees deman...
Beautifully built, with a good keyboard and more pocketable than before; an excellent smartphone for heavy emailers...
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The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is our favourite RIM device to date. It takes the essential, top-running features of the Bold 9000 and adds a sleek body and much-improved OS with 5.0...
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T3.com Updated:
2015-09-11 14:01:54
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RIM has decided to update both its flagship devices at the same time, so following the Storm 2, we're now treated to the . - Watch our The keyboard is the most noticeable difference between this and the original version, with 6mm less room to work...
The redesigned Bold look, Easily the most powerful, Battery life absolutely rocks...
Poor browser, UI could do with an update...
The best BlackBerry yet, building on a decent heritage of decent handsets to create a compact yet powerful phone that breaks out from the 'business only' stereotype...
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It's fair to say the BlackBerry Bold took the QWERTY market by storm. It was a badge that said you'd made it in business, as commuter trains packed full of suits flashing RIM's flagship device. The last Bold hit as the world economy slumped, so it's p...
Hardware, keyboard, screen, email...
OS lacking integration of existing online or social networking services...
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is the best BlackBerry yet: a very comfortable device to use, delivering its core functions with aplombKey specs3 megapixels, 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth, GPRS, GPS, GSM, HSDPA, Li-ion battery, microSD, MP3 player, Wi-Fi...
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techradar.com Updated:
2015-09-11 14:02:14
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RIM has updated its flagship model with a sleeker and more powerful model – the Bold 2 9700. Featuring an improved processor and latest UI, the phone certainly has the specs but can it stop the iPhone and Android onslaught?The BlackBerry Bold was one o...
Speedy interface, Smooth controls, Stylish chassis...
Slow internet browser, Dating OS, Slightly cramped keyboard...
RIM has updated its flagship model with a sleeker and more powerful model – the Bold 2 9700. Featuring an improved processor and latest UI, the phone certainly has the specs but can it stop the iPhone and Android onslaught?The BlackBerry Bold was on...
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Eighteen months after the first 3G QWERTY email machine from RIM, the BlackBerry Bold, the follow up is here. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 promises all the superfast net access and pimped out email of the original Bold, in a handset that’ll slide nicely...
3G in a slimmer shell than the first Bold, incredible build...
The BlackBerry browser...
The best BlackBerry ever made, bar none...
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RIM has been showing off its brand-new RIM BlackBerry Bold 2 smartphone to select journalists in London this week. We were among the chosen reviewers to be given an in-depth, hands-on briefing with the BlackBerry Bold 9700. The BlackBerry Bold 9700...
A slimmer, lighter Bold than the original model, we like the substitution of the trackball for the touchpad and think this BlackBerry line remains the most appealing that RIM offers. Time will tell whether qwerty keypad fans find the BlackBerry Bold 9...
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fonehome.co.uk Updated:
2015-09-11 14:03:01
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Quite a lot of recent RIM's BlackBerry phones looked quite alike (Bold and the Curve) and it could mean one of two things — either RIM doesn’t have any more design ideas left or it has almost perfected the form factor that many people loved about the...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-11-26 23:32:12
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The original Blackberry Bold 9000 was RIM’s flagship device when it was released about a year back. Soon after, the Curve 8900 followed with a higher-res screen and double the onboard application RAM. And then came the Tour with multiple radios but th...
The Bold 9700 is technically the best Blackberry at the moment. Wish it was sized a bit larger. The original Blackberry Bold 9000 was RIM’s flagship device when it was released about a year back. Soon after, the Curve 8900 followed with a higher-res...
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2008 has been a definitive year for the Canadian company, Research in Motion (RIM). RIM's BlackBerry Bold 9000 came out tops as one of the most-liked and user-friendly device amongst not only RIM's lineup, but also across its competition including Nokia...
Deal ClosureAs outlined in the previous pages, the Bold 9700 has both its ups and downs. If you focus upon its aesthetic nature, those who wished for a more compact and comfortable form factor will welcome the Bold 9700 with arms (or maybe hands) wide ope...
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