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| Manufacturer | BlackBerry |
|---|---|
| Compatible networks | GSM |
| Availability by region | November 2009 |
| Successor | BlackBerry Bold 9650 |
| Related | BlackBerry Curve |
| Form factor | Smartphone |
| Dimensions | 109 mm (4.3 in) (h) 60 mm (2.4 in) (w) 14 mm (0.55 in) (d) |
| Weight | 122 g (4.3 oz) |
| Operating system | BlackBerry OS 5 upgradeable to version 6 |
| Battery | 1500 mAh |
| Display | 2.4 in (6.1 cm), 480×360 non-touch LCD |
| Sound | Single loudspeaker 3.5 mm audio jack Microphone |
| Rear camera | 3 MP LED flash |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) (2.4 GHz only) Bluetooth 2.1 |
| Development status | Discontinued (December 2011) |
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 (codenamed Onyx[1]) is a smartphone developed by telecommunication company BlackBerry, formerly known as Research in Motion (RIM). The second device in the Bold series, it succeeds the model 9000 and precedes the Bold 9650. The device, which runs on the BlackBerry OS, features several improvements over the 9000, including introduction of an optical trackpad, and a reduced size overall. Other visual changes were carried out in order to appeal both men and women.
Upon release, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 received mostly positive reviews from critics. The smartphone was commended for its design and most changes were favored, such as the trackpad. However, critics were ambivalent towards the dated software and the slow browser, and some concluded that the device did not set itself apart from previous models.
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 was succeeded by the upgraded version, the BlackBerry Bold 9780, introduced in October 2010. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 was discontinued in December 2011.
- ^ Allen, Danny (September 9, 2009). "RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 (aka Onyx): T-Mobile's First 3G BlackBerry". Gizmodo. Retrieved February 22, 2014.