BlackBerry’s new Bold now available

BlackBerry’s new Bold smartphone is said to build on the success of its predecessor. Users can now look forward to features such as a more sensitive trackpad, a faster processor and a sleeker design. According to Research In Motion, the phone is currently available from MTN outlets in South Africa and will soon be available from Vodacom.

The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 offers an array of high-end communications and multimedia features in a design that will appeal to users for both professional and personal use. It offers support for 3G networks around the world, a next-generation (624 MHz) processor, 256MB flash memory, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi, a 3.2MP camera is also included.

The phone also includes a touch sensitive trackpad and a tactile, fretted keyboard. “The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone builds on the success of the original model with new features in a smaller and lighter design,”” said Deon Liebenberg, regional director for Sub-Sahara Africa at Research In Motion.

Key features of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone include:

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is available from MTN outlets.

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