Rating 4.0 87 reviews
Manufacturer: BlackBerry
ZDNet
16 years ago

BlackBerry Bold 9700

Research in Motion (RIM) has recently updated its flagship devices: the touchscreen Blackberry Storm2 was thankfully an improvement on the distinctly flawed original, and now we have an updated version of the popular BlackBerry Bold 9000 . Is it, too, an improvement
Pros:
  • Superb mini-QWERTY keyboard
  • Bluetooth
  • Wi-Fi
  • HSDPA
  • GPS
  • 3.5mm headset connector
  • Good battery life
Cons:
  • Web browser needs updating
  • Screen is slightly smaller than the Bold 9000's
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Trusted Reviews
16 years ago

BlackBerry Bold 9700

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-equipped smartphones over a year after its...
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GSM Arena
16 years ago

Dare you go

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.
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Best Mobile Contracts
16 years ago

Blackberry Bold 9700

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 packs a lot of fun and practical features into its relatively small size, making it a great addition to the BlackBerry smartphone range.
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Hardware Zone
16 years ago

BlackBerry Bold 9700 - Twice as Bold

In a time when there was just too many phones to choose from, RIM's BlackBerry Bold 9000 was a real gem amongst the sea of devices. Now, the definitive product from the Canadian company has a new successor, the BlackBerry Bold 9700. But will it gain the popularity enjoyed by its earlier sibling?
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PC Magazine
16 years ago

BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 on AT&T is a powerful, comfortable, and even somewhat chic smartphone-just like the T-Mobile version we reviewed last month. That's all to be expected from an update to the popular BlackBerry Bold 9000 , which our Editor-in-Chief Lance Ulanoff carries as his day-to-day...
Pros:
  • Near-perfect design
  • Beautiful display
  • Great voice quality
  • Robust media sync options
  • Excellent battery life
Cons:
  • Middling browser
  • Buggy video player
  • Lacks the T-Mobile version's unlimited Wi-Fi calling
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Ubergizmo
16 years ago

Blackberry 9700 Review

Because the Blackberry Bold 9700 has been called the "best Blackberry ever" by some, the excitement and expectations around this phone is high. It is true that the bold 9700 represents the apogee of successive refinements that Research In Motion (RIM) has done on its phones since the release of the...
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HotHardware
16 years ago

BlackBerry Bold 9700 Review

The original BlackBerry Bold made its debut about a year ago. Even though the original model is still a solid device, it's now time for a flashier, faster model that will make you yearn for an upgrade. The latest RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 is available through T-Mobile and AT&T.
Pros:
  • 3G capable
  • Wi-Fi with UMA support
  • Optical trackpad
Cons:
  • Somewhat small hardware keyboard
  • BlackBerry Browser doesn't compare to the competition
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Sim Basics
16 years ago

BLACKBERRY BOLD 9700 REVIEW

The Blackberry Bold 9700 is the Bold 2 – an upgrade of the original flagship phone that was so successful in 2008.
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Your Mobilephone Review
16 years ago

After previously having a 9000, I am very pleased with what Blackberry have produced. I completely disagree that it has been lowered to be more like a curve 8900 since its far better looking, & in fact better also than the old 9000.
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