BlackBerry Bold 9700

BlackBerry Bold 9700 / Specs

AKA: BlackBerry 9700, Bold 2, Onyx, Driftwood

Overview

Regions availableUSA, Canada
Networks
GSM:850/900/1800/1900 MHz
UMTS:900/1700/2100 MHz
Data:GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
SIM CardYes
World PhoneYes
Operating SystemBlackBerry 5.0

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Processor624 MHz
Internal Flash Memory256 MB
RAMNo
ROMNo
GPSA-GPS
Digital compassNo
FlightModeNo
Hearing Aid CompatibleYes
TTY/TDD

Digital TTY/TDD enables those who are deaf or hard of hearing to use a special TTY device with digital service.

Yes
Noise CancellationNo
SARHead: 0.77 W/kg
Body: Unknown
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Manufacturer Warranty1 Year
Accessories IncludedAC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery

Power & Battery

TypeLithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1500 mAh
Removable BatteryYes
Wireless ChargingUnknown
Video Playback TimeUnknown
Wi-Fi Surfing TimeUnknown
3G Surfing TimeUnknown
4G Surfing TimeUnknown
Talk TimeUp to:
360 minutes (2G)
300 minutes (3G)
Standby TimeUp to 19 days

Physical Characteristics

Design TypeBar
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDAYes
MaterialUnknown
ColorsBlack, White
Dimensions [H x W x D]10.9 x 6.0 x 1.4 cm
(4.3 x 2.4 x 0.6 in)
Weight122 grams
(4.3 ounces)
Rugged DesignNo
Antenna TypeInternal
Changeable FaceplatesNo

Display / Screen

TypeColor
TechnologyLCD (TFT)
Colors65k
Resolution480 x 360 pixels
Pixel DensityUnknown
Size2.44 inches
3DNo
Secondary DisplayNo
SensorsAmbient Light
GraphicsYes
ThemesYes
Backlit IlluminationYes
Zoom / MagnificationNo
Screen Orientation LockUnknown
Multi TouchNo
Fingerprint-Resistant CoatingNo
Additional Display FeaturesNo

Input / Navigation

Sleep / Wake KeyUnknown
Home KeyUnknown
Mute KeyUnknown
Input TypeQWERTY
Navigation TypeD-pad
Predictive Text EntryYes
Physical KeyboardUnknown
Voicemail KeyNo
Any Key AnswerYes
Voice CommandsYes
Keypad / Screen LockYes
External Volume ControlYes
External Media Playback ControlsNo

Call Management

Contact List CapacityDepends on system memory
Multiple Numbers Per ContactYes
Contact GroupsUnknown
Auto AnswerYes
Voice Activated DialingYes
Photo Caller IDYes

Web / Email / Messaging

Web Browsing TypeWAP 2.0, HTML
BrowserBlackBerry Browser
JavascriptYes
FlashNo
EmailYes
Email ProtocolsPOP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Blackberry Connect
Additional Email FeaturesNo
Messaging ServicesSMS, EMS, MMS, IM (AIM, Yahoo, Windows Live)
Push-to-talk (PTT)No

Connectivity

USBYes
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, DUN, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
WiFi802.11 b/g
WiFi EncryptionWPA
Mobile HotspotYes
WiMAXNo
Expansion SlotsYes
Expansion Slots InfoMicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 16 GB)
PC SynchronizationYes
TV-outNo
DLNA Support

Digital Living Network Alliance standards-based technology to make it easier for consumers to use, share and enjoy their digital photos, music and videos

No
NFC

Near Field Communication is a short-range wireless communication technology

No
UMA SupportNo
Data Tethering CompatibilityYes
Java ApplicationsYes
Brew ApplicationsNo
ECML / Digital WalletNo
PictBridgeNo

Camera

Front Camera
Built-In
No
Resolution
No
Zoom
No
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Capture / Recording
No
Video Recording Parameters
No
Rear Camera
Built-In
Yes
Resolution
3+ megapixels
Zoom
2x digital
Flash
No
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Image stabilization
Video Capture / Recording
Yes
Video Recording Formats
Unknown
Video Recording Parameters
No

Audio / Video

Audio PlaybackYes
Audio FormatsMIDI, MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, AMR, WMA Pro, WMA
RadioNo
Video PlaybackYes
Video Playback Formats3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, WMV, DivX, XviD
Mobile TVNo
Streaming VideoNo
External SpeakersNo
Headset JackYes
Custom RingtonesNo
Vibration AlertYes
Downloadable RingtonesYes
Ringtone ComposerNo
Ringer IDYes
Haptic Feedback VibrationNo
SpeakerphoneYes

Apps

To-Do / Task ListYes
CalendarYes
World ClockNo
AlarmYes
StopwatchYes
TimerYes
CalculatorYes
Currency ConverterNo
Document ViewerPDF
WeatherNo
StocksNo
MapsYes
NotepadYes
Voice Memos / RecorderYes
GamesDownloadable
AppsDownloadable
Included Software / AppsNo

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Additional CommentsOS 6 upgrade (6.0.0.380) is available.
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