RIM's BlackBerry Bold 9700: Features at a Glance

The Bold 9700 is a more compact version of the 9000 model, with some interesting additions, like support for VoIP over Wi-Fi, that may have special appeal for business users. Here's an overview of the 9700 specifications, with some comparisons with the previous model.

By Network World Staff

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The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 keeps the same overall look and feel of the original 9000 model. It comes with a clutch of additions — trackball navigation, VoIP over Wi-FI, UI tweaks, improved resolution &mdah; targeted at business users and prosumers on GSM networks. It will be released for AT&T and T-Mobile in November, expected to be at least $200 with a service contract.


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