BlackBerry Bold 9700 Smartphone announced

Research In Motion (RIM) has introduced the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone offers top-of-the-line performance, functionality and features with support for 3G HSDPA networks around the world, a next-generation (624 MHz) processor, 256 MB Flash memory, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi, a 3.2 megapixel camera, Optical trackpad, 3.5mm headphone jack, microUSB jack, and microSD memory card slot supporting up to 32 GB, 1900/1800/900/850 MHz on GSM, 2100/1900/850/800 Mhz or 2100/1700/900 Mhz on UMTS.

The 1500 mAh battery provides 6 hours of talk time or 19/15 days standby (GSM and UMTS, respectively). Size wise, the smartphone measures 109mm x 60mm x 14.1mm and has a weight of 122 grams.

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone is expected to be available from carriers around the world beginning in November. For more information visit www.blackberry.com/bold9700.