Review smartphone BlackBerry Bold 9700

Through testing different Blackberry devices for several years, I became increasingly coming to the conclusion that I would like all the same to a single device harmoniously combined the positive features of different models. That it was a smartphone with Wi-Fi module, like the Blackberry Tour, high-resolution camera like Blackberry CDMA Curve 2, and the 3G-module, like the models 8900 or Pearl Flip. In this regard, I can say that the company «RIM» still "tick under all these points" with the release of the smartphone Blackberry Bold 9700, also referred to as Bold 2. add to everything else replace the trackball to an optical trackpad and a new smartphone Bold 9700 became the Blackberry device that I waited so long.

Included:

• Blackberry Bold 9700 Smartphone

• 1 standard lithium-ion battery capacity of 1500 mA / h

• Charger c micro USB

• Stereo headphones with microphone 3.5mm

• Micro USB cable for syncing / charging

• Cover in the form factor "rotator" / carrying case

• Operating Manuals and CD-ROMs

• Memory Card 2GB

Specifications:

• Technology, communication standards: GSM / EDGE / HSPA with global roaming

• Operating frequencies: 850/900/1800/1900/2100

• Weight: 4.2 ounces = 122 g

• Size: 4.3 "x2.4" x0.6 "(inches) = 109x60x14 mm

• Cubic volume: 6.19 "(inches)

• Display: 480 x 360 (HVGA +)

• Camera: 3.2 megapixels

• Headphone jack: 3.5 mm

• Processor 624 MHz

• Flash memory 256 MB

• Wi-Fi-module b / g

• GPS

General information about the quality of communication and network

After returning from the SPE Round Robin, I was in the waiting room at the airport in Orlando and Charleston. I was in Orlando Airport about 2 hours before my flight and would like to explore more in detail 9700 smartphone to get to know all its features. However, the smartphone is not willing to "cooperate" with me. Although, it seems to me that the problem was not so much a smartphone as on the network operator. As in my iPhone, and the new smartphone 9700 the service was terrible. At the airport, where a lot of people trying to use the mobile services network is often malfunctions. However, in several places at the airport I still worked as a 3G-module, but most of the smart phone is still switched to the EDGE-channel. Speed ​​of the other network and has, however, slow, and Web-browsing therefore really upset. I was very disappointed, to say the least.

In Charleston, the airport was the opposite situation. The service was provided at a high level, and the 3G-technology supports here without any problems. And it was fine as it was a Sunday afternoon, and I would certainly see a few minutes of a football match to my trip complete.

I installed in the smartphone Slingplayer application and was able to get without any problems quality 3G connection in the Slingbox device. This is what I love most smartphones. I like it when the mobile device is not limited to using the software and do not have any problems with various compounds.

Telephone / network performed at the level of, as previously expected, with the exception of voice quality. One of my friends even said that my voice is higher and thinner than when I talk to other phones. Another claimed that my voice sounds rather "ragged". But, in my opinion, at least in my smartphone, communication was excellent, clean enough and loud. Smartphone 9700 did a good job with the calls, and I did not have any missed call.

If you suddenly find yourself on the edge of town, it is likely, 3G speed drops to EDGE-channel performance, or worse, that the frequent switching between 3G and EDGE coverage areas can lead to the fact that the battery is depleted faster than you expected. However, it should be noted that the model 9700 has a sufficiently good battery. As I expected from all BlackBerry devices, I could fully work 2 days on a single charge, and do not sacrifice any of the necessary functions all the time.

The hardware of the smartphone

The hardware of the smartphone Bold 9700 is a mixture of original and Tour 9630 Bold model.

A few words on the keyboard. Since 7200, it really feels that the company «RIM» really tried over the execution and design qwerty-keyboard. Keyboard in each model (8800, 8300, 9000, 8900, and 9600) had its pros and cons, but mostly general and almost always had a very good quality. The original smartphone Bold considered by many as the best device with the keyboard thanks to its great design and a soft touch. However it is often criticized for being too large. Company «RIM» has taken into account that, when designed the 9700, and as a result, the new smartphone is, in my opinion, the most comfortable qwerty-keyboard to date. The raised keys ranks smoothly into one another, and mild depression makes work very convenient for a long time. The lack of a loud "click" when you press each key (as on the model 8300) gives the impression of a solid whole keyboard. In 2009, there was innovation in models BlackBerry — optical keyboard for navigation. Externally - is inclined trackball as models Pearl and Curve, and the inside - an innovative touch trackpad. In actual operation, traveling the world, it seemed to me this decision is much more convenient than the trackball in the Curve model, which I used every day. Not because there are no moving parts that can fail, but because they really feel more comfortable driving on the device with a touchscreen, and this decision is becoming increasingly popular in the performance of the smartphone. There is only a real problem of this type of navigation is the same for all devices with a touchscreen — is moisture. If your hands slightly wet or sweaty, you will immediately feel that the trackball is a little "sticky". Wiping his hands dry, the problem disappears, that, in fact, is not a serious problem as the current.

Software / Features

Model 9700 is equipped with the latest version of OS 5.0 BlackBerry. This version 5.0.0.296 has quite a good speed, runs almost without slowing down and braking, when you switch from one application to another.

The layout of the desktop is the same as in the models of the Curve 8900 or Tour, with icons, which I have, in the end, I can appreciate.

Along with the standard applications in 9700 have applications Word To Go, Sheet To Go, and Slideshow To Go of Documents To Go. These applications allow you to open, view and work with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

— Games is a great way to spend free time. The smartphone 9700 has games like Tetris, Scrabble, Pacman, BrickBreaker, Hold'Em, and many others.

Downloads folder is the default, where all downloaded applications are stored, which ensures a quick start any of the selected applications.

Storage Folder media files is the same as in all Blackberry devices, there are music and video files, ringtones, pictures and voice messages. The music sounds great in the smartphone, and the video quality is decent.

Tab Mobile Video (Mobile Video) provides access to short clips and rollers - the latest news, sports and entertainment programs.

Maps from AT & T - it's a great app, showing the benefits of GPS capabilities in a smartphone. This application uses the 3G connection to get the data about your site in real time.

New application for instant messaging version 5 (Blackberry Messenger 5) 9700 smartphone.

One of the advantages that has an iPhone compared to all models BlackBerry, - is successful the iTunes application. Developers were able to provide the software to millions of users of more than 100,000 programs in one central repository. App World Company «RIM» A similar application gives users the ability to easily download applications from the network. Coming through the link blackberry.com/appworld, users can now easily and quickly download any necessary applications directly to their devices. As yet there is no comprehensive collection of applications like the iPhone, but App World is developing rapidly, and many developers have already had success selling software here.

The most notable applications that I installed to test were Slacker Radio, SlingPlayer and Capture IT. I also downloaded the SlingPlayer Player Version Bold, setting this program once, it worked without any glitches, especially on channel Wi-Fi.

Another interesting — I Love Blackberry program (I Love Blackberry). This application keeps track of time as you are using your smartphone and shows how much you enjoy them. A lot of fun, although sometimes a little scary.

3.2-megapixel camera in the smartphone 9700 provides excellent quality and makes similar in quality photos as the camera model 8900 or Tour. The automatic focusing definitely helps resolution, both in terms of indoor and outdoor, and in this respect, probably will replace the "soap dish". Here are a few photos taken by the camera of the smartphone 9700 indoors under low light conditions. As you can see, the flash does its job well, helping to create decent in quality pictures.

The conclusion BlackBerry 9700 Bold

Blackberry Bold 9700 smartphone is probably the best Blackberry model, on sale now in the United States. Due to its excellent performance and attractive external data, smartphone «RIM» occupies a worthy position in the race of smartphones, while not only not inferior opponents, but on the contrary, courageously resisting and making them compete.