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BlackBerry Bold 9700 Phone (T-Mobile)

BlackBerry Bold 9700 Phone (T-Mobile)

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Brand: BlackBerry
Category: Wireless

List Price: $499.99
Buy New: $49.99
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 19 reviews
Sales Rank: 197

Color: Silver
Media: Wireless Phone
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
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Model: 9700 Bold
UPC: 610214620705
ASIN: B002VWJZ42

Release Date: November 15, 2009
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Features:
  • Access all your email and messaging as well as social networking sites; full QWERTY keyboard with touch-sensitive optical trackpad
  • Compatible with T-Mobile's 3G network (available in select markets); unlimited nationwide Wi-Fi Calling with T-Mobile's Unlimited HotSpot Calling service
  • Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g); 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD memory expansion to 32 GB; access to personal and corporate email
  • Up to 6 hours of talk time, up to 360 hours (15 days) of standby time
  • What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 2 GB microSD memory card, USB cable, wired hands-free headset, BlackBerry Desktop Software, quick start guide, user manual
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Amazon.com Product Description
Powerful and refined, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone for T-Mobile includes built-in support for both 3G connectivity and voice calls over Wi-Fi networks (802.11b/g). Enabled for T-Mobile's expanding high-speed 3G network, the Bold 9700 offers fast data delivery and an enhanced Web-browsing experience that lets you connect quickly to social networking sites such as Facebook. And, of course, you'll enjoy all the communication and connectivity features you've come to expect from a BlackBerry phone--including email served up by the BlackBerry Internet Service and a full menu of messaging options (SMS, MMS, and IM). p table align="right" cellpadding="10" width="300" tbody tr td align="center"img align="top" border="0" height="451" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/wireless/detail-page/Bold_9700-detail-page.jpg" width="281" /br /br /smallemstrongThe BlackBerry Bold offers built-in support for 3G cellular connectivity and both data downloads and voice calls over Wi-Fi./strong/em/small/td /tr tr td align="center"img align="top" border="0" height="415" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/wireless/detail-page/bberry-9700-tmob-hero_blue-280.jpg" width="280" /br /br /smallemstrongOther features include access to BlackBerry App World, a 3.2-megapixel auto-focus camera with video capture capabilities, and Bluetooth connectivity./strong/em/small/td /tr /tbody /table Offering top-of-the-line performance and functionality, it features a sophisticated, high-gloss black finish, chrome highlights and leatherette back. It also includes a distinctive, highly tactile full-QWERTY keyboard for fast and accurate typing, and an innovative touch-sensitive optical trackpad, which makes for a great navigation experience./p pThe built-in GPS supports navigation and location-based services via the included BlackBerry Maps application. A hot-swappable microSD/SDHC memory card slot provides additional storage for multimedia files and archiving applications, with a 2 GB memory card included and support for optional 32 GB cards. Other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming,/p pThe BlackBerry Bold 9700 offers easy access to BlackBerry App World, the official app store for BlackBerry smartphones, enabling you to browse and download fun and functional mobile applications to their phone. Many applications are readily available directly on the smartphone, such as Slacker Radio for easy access to free music, TeleNav GPS Navigator for turn-by-turn directions (trial version), and visual voicemail for easier access and response to voicemails. !--COMMENT: bull;bull;bull;bull;NEW SECTIONbull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;--/p p/p h2Staying Connected/h2 With BlackBerry's push email technology, your email will find you without having to initiate a connection. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, notifying you as new email arrives. In addition to the text, you can also receive and view attachments in a wide range of popular file formats, including Microsoft Office, Corel WordPerfect, and Adobe PDF. pBrowse the web with the integrated, full-featured browser, which quickly and efficiently displays HTML pages as well as enables you to set up RSS feeds to stay connected to up-to-the-minute news and blog posts. And keep up with your contacts using a variety of instant message (IM) networks, including the integrated Blackberry Messenger as well as downloadable clients for Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, and Lotus Sametime./p pFor corporate users, this BlackBerry device delivers all the enterprise email and messaging capabilities you've come to expect. It's supported on the BlackBerry Internet Service, giving you access to up to 8 work or personal email accounts (including most popular ISP email accounts), as well as BlackBerry Enterprise Server, enabling advanced security and IT administration within IBM Lotus Domino, Microsoft Exchange and Novell GroupWise environments./p p!--COMMENT: bull;bull;bull;bull;NEW SECTIONbull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;--/p p/p h2Key Features/h2 ul listrongFast 3G connectivity/strong via T-Mobile's HSDPA/UMTS network (1700/2100 MHz bands, UMTS/HSDPA; see more about T-Mobile's 3G service below) /li listrongUnlimited nationwide Wi-Fi Calling/strong with T-Mobile's Unlimited HotSpot Calling service or the new Wi-Fi Calling with MobileOffice solution for business customers. Get great coverage at home when used with a T-Mobile HotSpot @Home wireless router, and receive unlimited nationwide calls over Wi-Fi, at home or at any U.S. T-Mobile HotSpot. (Learn more) /li listrongQuad-band GSM phone/strong for good global voice connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz bands) /li listrongBlackBerry OS 5.0/strong /li listrongSupport for BlackBerry App World/strong featuring a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. Categories include travel, productivity, entertainment, games, social networking and sharing, news and weather, and more. /li listrongVisual Voicemail/strong enables you to listen to your voicemail messages in any order, respond in one click and easily manage your inbox without ever dialing in to the network. /li listrongGPS navigation and location-based services via BlackBerry Maps/strong and other third-party solutions. (Learn more) /li listrong2.44-inch display/strong with 480 x 360-pixel resolution and 65K color depth. /li listrong35-key backlit QWERTY keyboard/strong /li listrong3.2-megapixel camera/strong with auto-focus, image stabilization, 2x digital zoom, flash, and geotagging capabilities. /li listrongVideo capture capabilities/strong with up to 480 x 352-pixel resolution for sharing (176 x 144 pixels for sending via MMS) /li listrongMulti-format digital audio and video player/strong with compatibility for MP3, WMA 9 Pro/WMA 10, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, and more. /li listrongBlackBerry Media Sync/strong is built right into your BlackBerry Desktop Software and lets you sync your desktop iTunes or Windows Media Player music files with your BlackBerry smartphone. If you're a Mac user, just choose the "media" option and you're ready to sync your iTunes music collection from your BlackBerry smartphone onto your Mac. /li listrongBluetooth 2.1 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities/strong as well as hands-free headsets and car kits. /li listrongMemory expansion via microSD card slot/strong with support for optional cards up to 32 GB. A 2 GB card is included with the phone, and it also has an internal 256 MB memory. /li listrongFull messaging capabilities/strong including SMS text, MMS picture/video and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, Windows Live Messenger, and Google Talk) /li listrongBlackBerry Browser/strong for accessing Web sites. /li listrongOrganizer tools/strong including calendar, task list, memo pad, and calculator /li listrongAirplane mode/strong allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off /li listrongIntegrated hands-free, full duplex speakerphone/strong /li listrongVoice-activated dialing capabilities/strong /li /ul pstrongVital Statistics/strongbr / The BlackBerry Bold 9700 weighs 4.3 ounces and measures 4.2 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6 hours of talk time, and up to 360 hours (15 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies, as well as T-Mobile's 3G network (1700/2100 MHz)./p pstrongWhat's in the Box/strongbr / BlackBerry Bold 9700 handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 2 GB microSD memory card, USB cable, wired hands-free headset, BlackBerry Desktop Software, quick start guide, user manual !--COMMENT: bull;bull;bull;bull;NEW SECTIONbull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;--/p p/p p/p h2a name="serviceoptions"T-Mobile Services/h2 ul listrongHigh-speed data connectivity via T-Mobile's 3G network:/strong In addition to its quad-band GSM connectivity, this phone is also compatible with T-Mobile's UMTS/HSDPA 3G network, which operates on the 1700/2100 MHz AWS spectrum. This phone is designed to automatically connect to the best available network (3G or GSM/GPRS/EDGE) to provide faster data speeds when accessing the Web or downloading content from the T-Mobile Web2go content portal. T-Mobile's 3G network now covers 170 million people in more than 235 cities nationwide and by the end of 2009 is planned to be available to approximately 200 million people across the U.S. pIn areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the via T-Mobile's EDGE network (which stands for "Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"). This high-speed, mobile data and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go./p pWhile this phone is optimized for use with T-Mobile's high-speed 3G network, many of its functions will also work well on the moderate-speed EDGE network. If you plan to access the Internet extensively on your phone, 3G network coverage may serve you best./p pActivities that work well on EDGE or 3G networks:/p ul liEmail, instant messaging, and texting /li liDownloading ringtones, CallerTunes, wallpaper, light data files /li liSending photographs via e-mail or picture messaging /li /ul pActivities that work best on a 3G network:/p ul liViewing content-heavy websites (lots of images or videos playing) /li liViewing YouTube and other video files (they will play on EDGE, but require loading time) /li liUploading large files (photos, videos, presentations) to sharing websites /li liDownloading large files from an e-mail or a website /li /ul p/p /li listrongT-Mobile HotSpot Enabled service:/strong Effortlessly transition between Wi-Fi calling and T-Mobile's wireless network while you talk with T-Mobile's Unlimited HotSpot Calling service or the new Wi-Fi Calling with MobileOffice solution for business customers. Unlimited nationwide Wi-Fi Calling requires either Unlimited HotSpot Calling mobile plan or Wi-Fi Calling with MobileOffice service, qualifying rate plan, broadband Internet connection and wireless router. Regular plan minutes are used when call does not originate on Wi-Fi network. p/p /li /ul !--COMMENT: bull;bull;bull;bull;NEW SECTIONbull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;bull;-- p/p h2Learn More/h2 !--COMMENT: ==========================================-- hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / table align="right" cellpadding="10" width="300" tbody tr tdimg align="top" border="0" height="226" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/wireless/detail-page/bberry-9700-tmob-blackberrymaps.jpg" width="300" //td /tr /tbody /table h3a name="blackberrymaps"strongBlackBerry Maps/strong/h3 Always know where you are and how to get where you need to be with BlackBerry® smartphones featuring BlackBerry Maps and GPS (Global Positioning System) capabilities. Enter an address and receive directions to businesses, restaurants and other locations. Type or paste the information, or launch a map by clicking on a pre-existing address in your address book to view routes and step-by-step directions. ul liInteractive maps allow you to pan left, right, up and down and to zoom in and out /li liLocal search lets you find locations based on keywords. Enter a search term like "pizza" to find pizza places near you /li liSend maps via email /li liBookmark your favorite locations for future reference /li liFully optimized for BlackBerry smartphones for fast loading times and efficient data usage /li liBlackBerry Maps works with your current wireless network, so no carrier switching is required. /li /ul !--COMMENT: ==========================================-- hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / h3a name="techspecs"strongTechnical Specifications/strong/h3 ul liVideo format support: DivX 4, DivX 5/6 partially supported, XviD partially supported, H.263, H.264, WMV3, MPEG4, Sorenson Spark On2 VP6(Flash support) /li liAudio format support: .3gp, MP3, WMA9 (.wma/.asf), WMA9 Pro / WMA 10, MIDI, AMR-NB, Professional AAC/AAC+/eAAC+ /li liEmail support: BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry Internet Service (POP3/IMAP4) /li liIM client: Yahoo, MSN Live, AIM, Google Talk, ICQ /li liUSB connectivity: USB port allows charging and data synchronization of the device with a USB "A" to micro-USB "B" cable /li liBluetooth support: Mono/Stereo Headset, Hands-free, Serial Port Profile, Bluetooth Stereo Audio (A2DP/AVCRP) and Bluetooth SIM Access Profile (version 2.1) /li /ul

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2 out of 5 stars Not a great phone, mediocre customer service from T-Mobile   April 29, 2010
LV George (Las Vegas nv)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful

I got my Blackberry Bold 9700 in December 2009 based on the advice of a close friend. The phone had problems from the gitgo and was finally replaced in March, 2010. T-Mobile's customer service was poor to okay. If you asked the same question to 3 different customer service rep's, you got 3 different answers. I called on New Years day for technical support and was told that tech support was closed for the holiday, but I could speak to someone in sales if I wanted to purchase anything. I asked for a supervisor who finally got me to tech support - yes, they were there. My most recent issue involved a credit that they agreed to give me. It didn't show up on my statement and I had to call 4 times to get it straightened out. I've been using the phone for basic calls and texting; receiving emails and limited camera use. I'm afraid to try any of it's more sophisticated functions. The positive is there is no contract and the monthly rate is reasonable. I guess you really do get what you pay for. I think it's time for an Iphone.


2 out of 5 stars Had not-so-bold experience   March 29, 2010
R. Marshall (hawaii)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

got this phone as an upgrade primarily for its UMA-calling capability through my homes wifi router because the t-mobile service in my neighborhood is very limited. br / br /First off, the bold is sleek and comfortable to hold. Its weight and look are genuinely appealing. br /....Its nothing special though, offers basic functionality but with a new "track pad" which is a pretty neat feature, but nothing groundbreaking compared to the new smart-phones with touchscreens. br / br /I found that the qwerty keyboard is difficult to use because the buttons ARE too small for my fingers. Maybe if I was a hobbit with small hands the button-size would be ideal, but no I'm human... br / br /My biggest problem with this phone is that it had connectivity problems from the first moment it connected to my wifi router; always disconnecting though the signal was strong, even under "WIFI ONLY" mode. This was a horrible situation for me. People would call me and not get through to me, going straight to my voicemail.... I tried everything. I have another UMA capable phone that works flawlessly and holds a connection no problem. br / br /To make a long story short, I sent this phone back on day 12 of my trial upgrade period and feel that I made a very good decision with not keeping it. br /


4 out of 5 stars Wonderful e-mail machine   February 28, 2010
Dutch Oven Guy (Tallahassee, FL USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

The 9700 Bold is a wonderful e-mail machine, especially if you have multiple accounts to manage. The web browser stinks. I use an iPhone for anything more than casual checks on news sites. When carefully managed, battery life is great. RIM has finally recognized that us Mac users carrys BBs. The new Mac desktop application works well. Check it out here. [...] br / br /The Bold's camera was a surprise to me. It is excellent. Within a few feet the flash is OK, the color is fine and the focus is much better than any other smartphone I have seen. br / br /While not its forte, the Bold does well connecting to the social media like Twitter and Facebook. br / br /In short, if you are an e-mail person, the Bold is your best choice, If you are a web browser, get an iPhone.


5 out of 5 stars Simply fantastic phone   February 11, 2010
Ben (Chicago, IL)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This phone is simply fantastic. If you are considering a smartphone, there are many factors to consider and you need to take time to decide what is important to you. Do you want to use it to play games, or run nifty applications? Do you need great battery life? Is WiFi or GPS important? Will you be traveling and need access to a variety of cellular networks? br / br /My first foray into smartphones was a Samsung Moment, which I returned. You will find Android phone users spend a lot of time figuring out how to maximize battery life: many people run widgets that let them turn on and off WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth in order to get extra time before the battery dies. Placing calls with an Android phone involves multiple steps, which I thought took too much time. br / br /The Bold 9700 performs the main functions I need extremely well. Some highlights: br / br /1. Calls are easy to make and receive. I can pick up the phone and press one speed dial key and the call is made. Or I can enter a few letters of a contact's name and the phone finds the match. Making a call is much faster on this phone than on an Android phone. br / br /2. Battery life is terrific. I never worry about turning off GPS, WiFi, or Bluetooth. They run all the time. With full use of the phone - voice, messaging, streaming music - I can use the device for about 36 hours. br / br /3. Messaging is great. Emails, SMS texts, chats on various services, ie Blackberry Messenger and Gmail, are all simple to use. br / br /4. Google integration. I use and share Google calendars, and they're automatically synced. br / br /5. Great international performance. I took this phone to Haiti after the earthquake, and used it to talk, chat, text, send back pictures... it worked flawlessly. (Go to the Blackberry website and look up the specs - I think it worked so well because it seems to support about every cellular band there is!) br / br /6. Polish. There are a lot of little things that show how well developed this phone is. For example, if the phone is ringing in the holster and you pull it out, it stops ringing. A silence key on top of the device is accessible through the holster. The keyboard is terrific, the screen is terrific. There's a message indicator light. It's got a great camera. At home, it routes calls automatically over my router. br / br /Negatives? The web browser is pretty terrible. It's very slow. Free alternatives, like Opera, are available, but the BlackBerry is not nearly as good a web browser as the iPhone, Palm Pre, or an Android phone. There is also a lack of applications that are available on the iPhone. You won't be able to AutoTune your voice with this phone, or play an Ocarina. br / br /I would recommend the Bold 9700 to anyone who needs a device that first and foremost works great as a phone and handles email, texts, instant messaging, and calendars very well. It may not browse the web or play games as well as some other phones, but at the end of the day, my phone still has plenty of battery power and is keeping me in touch - just what a phone is supposed to do.


1 out of 5 stars don't get T-Mobile   February 10, 2010
Richard (USA)
0 out of 17 found this review helpful

Our experience with T-Mobile is that they couldn't keep track of our payments. Despite the fact that we paid, skept our receipts, and made repeated call to T-Moblie Customer Disservice, they couldn't figure out weather we paid or not. Every other week they turned the service on and off. Finally we gave up. br / br /T-Mobile never deliverd the service we paid for. They never refunded our money. Then they stuck a bill collecter on us (claiming we owe about $30) who has been calling for the last year.

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