New 3G Smartphone Delivers High-End Features and Performance With a Compact and Highly Refined Design
Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the sleek and powerful BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700 smartphone. The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 offers an extensive array of high-end communications and multimedia features in a compact and highly refined design that will appeal to both men and women and for both professional and personal use.
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 3.2MP camera and a sharp, dazzling display. Cutting edge engineering and premium finishes extend to the exterior of the handset as well, with a smoothly integrated touch-sensitive trackpad and a highly tactile, distinctive, fretted keyboard. The dark chrome frame and leatherette back add to the new smartphone's sleek and elegant look, while the narrow profile, balanced weight and soft-touch sides allow it to feel incredibly comfortable in one hand.
"The BlackBerry Bold 9700 builds on the success of the original BlackBerry Bold with new, state-of-the-art features and a smaller, lighter and highly optimized design that looks, feels and performs great," said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO, Research In Motion.
Key features of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone include:
Sleek design measuring 4.29" x 2.36" x 0.56" (109 mm x 60 mm x 14.1 mm) and weighing only 4.3 oz (122 grams)
Sharp and dazzling 2.44” light-sensing display (480 x 360 resolution at 245 ppi)
Highly tactile full-QWERTY keyboard – with finely sculpted keys and chrome frets – for fast, accurate typing
Innovative touch-sensitive trackpad that allows intuitive and responsive navigation
Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) with support for Wi-Fi calling via UMA where available
3.2 MP camera with variable zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording
BlackBerry® OS 5.0, offering users email management and calendar enhancements* as well as a better browsing experience with faster JavaScript and CSS processing
Built-in GPS for maps and other location-based applications, as well as photo geotagging
Media player for videos, pictures and music (music play now extended up to 38 hours), plus support for BlackBerry® Desktop Manager for both PCs and Macs, and BlackBerry® Media Sync for easily syncing iTunes® and Windows Media® Player music with the smartphone**
3.5 mm stereo headset jack, dedicated volume controls, Lock and Mute keys seamlessly integrated across the top of the handset
microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 16 GB cards today and is expected to support 32 GB cards when available; a 2GB card is included
256 MB of Flash memory
Access to BlackBerry App World™, featuring a broad and growing catalog of mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. Categories include games, entertainment, IM and social networking, news, weather, productivity and more.
Premium and easy-to-access phone features, background noise suppression technology and high quality speakerphone
Bluetooth® (2.1) with support for Secure Simple Pairing, hands-free headsets, stereo headsets, car kits and other Bluetooth peripherals
Support for BlackBerry® Internet Service and BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
Available in two versions to support various carrier 3G network frequency combinations:
UMTS/HSDPA 2100/1900/850/800 MHz and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM
UMTS/HSDPA 2100/1700/900 MHz and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM
Removable, rechargeable 1500 mAhr battery that provides approximately 6 hours of talk time and 17 days of standby time in 3G mode
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone is expected to be available from carriers around the world beginning in November. For more information visit http://www.blackberry.com/bold9700
Download Specfications here
Download Tips and Tricks here
* Some features require BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0
** Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies.Labels: 3g, 9700, Bold, RIM Blackberry, Wifi
HTC have announced a new QWERTY smartphone in their new lineup for spring/summer 2009.
HTC Snap
We think a mobile phone should be freeing. It should simplify your life while keeping you connected to the people you care about. We designed the HTC Snap to do just that. Connect. Simplify. And look good in the process.
Inner Circle = Quick Connections
Life seems to be speeding up. And with more to organize and less time to do it, your phone should help prioritize the people who matter most to you. HTC Inner Circle keeps you connected to your exclusive few. With the touch of a button, e-mails from your “inner circle” rise to the top for quick access and streamlined communication.
In Sync. In Step. In Tune.
The HTC Snap offers a simple set of features, designed to keep your life running smoothly. Update your calendar, manage your contacts and emails and stay totally organized with the familiar experience of Windows Mobile. Even texting is faster than ever with the friendly QWERTY keyboard.
Simply Stylish
With its slim profile, the HTC Snap boasts an effortless elegance you’ll be proud to display, no matter where your schedule has you running.
Specifications
Processor Qualcomm® MSM 7225™, 528 MHz
Operating System Windows Mobile® 6.1 Standard
Memory ROM: 256 MB
RAM: 192 MB
Dimensions 116.5 X 61.5 X 12.0 mm ( 4.59 X 2.42 X 0.47 inches)
Weight 120 grams (4.23 ounces) with battery
Display 2.4-inch TFT-LCD with LED back light and QVGA resolution
Network HSDPA/WCDMA:
* Europe/Asia: 900/2100 MHz
* Up to 7.2 Mbps down-link speed
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
* Europe/Asia: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Detailed Overview : here
Release Q2 2009
Labels: GPS, HSDPA, HTC Snap, Wifi
The new BlackBerry Curve 8900 - previously known as Javelin - has been announced in the German market exclusively on T-Mobile.
With the same high-res screen and new OS as the recent BlackBerry Bold - this handset also features GPS and Wifi but differs from the recent Bold as this model does not feature 3G.
Release in further european markets and networks is expected over the coming months.
Full Press Release here
Labels: Curve, GPS, RIM Blackberry, Wifi
Palm has today released information and specifications of the latest addition to the Treo portfolio - The Palm Treo Pro.
Featuring all data services for todays business and personal use such as GPS/Wifi/3g/HSDPA data services in an attractive piano-black ergonomic design.
This is a touch-screen device operating Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and is ideal for Microsoft Push Email solutions and personal accounts.
Learn more about the Palm Treo Pro at the launch site here
Full specifications can be downloaded from here
European launch will be in September 08
Update: For further details visit:
http://blog.palm.com
http://palm.com/uk/products/smartphones/treopro
Labels: GPS, HSDPA, Palm Treo Pro, Wifi
Nokia 6301 - the successor to the popular 6300 business handset - now adds Wifi which can mean cheap or even free calls using compatible Wifi networks.
With a sleek stainless steel design, the Nokia 6301 phone launched today is not only stylish, but offers consumers seamless voice and data mobility across GSM cellular and WLAN networks via Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology. The Nokia 6301 phone uses UMA technology to integrate the benefits of landline and a mobile phone, including seamless indoor coverage, sound quality and affordability.
"The convergence of mobile and fixed/land-line technologies means consumers are looking for products that can help make their lives easier," said Peter Ropke, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "With the Nokia 6301 utilizing UMA technology, worldwide triband GSM coverage is combined with superior indoor WLAN coverage to create a device that people can use in virtually any situation.
With UMA technology, the consumer can use the GSM network or a broadband Internet-connected WLAN network for mobile services. This can ensure excellent indoor coverage both at office and home. The consumer can have one multi-mode handset that works everywhere with enhanced and easy-to-use voice services. And, WLAN/UMA provides excellent coverage and sound quality, even in areas where mobile phone reception has previously been poor.
With UMA technology, the Nokia 6301 benefits operators as well, allowing them to deliver voice and data services to subscribers over WLAN, substantially increasing mobile service availability while decreasing the costs related to network deployment.
Release Q4 2007
Labels: Nokia 6301, Wifi, WLAN
