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Blackberry Bold

Posted by Joe on December 9, 2008

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$199 w/new contract

BlackBerry Bold Black

The BlackBerry Bold for AT&T is the next step forward for RIM devices, taking the best features from previous models and combining them into a new, sleek form. The Bold’s beautiful new display is twice as crisp as any other BlackBerry, and operates on AT&T’s HSDPA 3G network. With 1 GB of built-in memory, GPS, WiFi, a 2-MP camera, full web browser, and stereo Bluetooth, the BlackBerry Bold is simply one of the most powerful and attractive smartphones available.

Highlights

  • New, Stylish Form Factor For Full QWERTY BlackBerry
  • Powerful On-the-go Email Solution When Used With AT&T BlackBerry Features
  • Large Color Display With Twice The Resolution Of Other BlackBerry Devices
  • Built-in GPS Receiver With Location-based Applications Like BlackBerry Maps
  • WiFi-Enabled Bold Allows You To Access Internet Directly
  • 2.0 Megapixel Camera Shoots Print-quality Photos With Expandable Memory
  • Integrated Media Player Provides An Outstanding Music and Video-on-the-go Experience
  • Advanced Bluetooth Wireless Technology Supports Streaming Stereo Music

What’s In The Box With The Phone

  • Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, USB Cable, User Guide

Advanced Features

  • Digital Camera – Yes, 2.0 Megapixels, Flash, Self-timer
  • MP3 Player – Yes, WMA Music and WMV Video Files Supported, Playlists, Shuffle
  • Attachment Viewing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Yes, View Word and Excel Documents Attached to Emails
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, v2.0, Headset, Handsfree and Serial Port Profiles Supported
  • GPS Services Support – Yes, Built-in GPS Locator And Applications Like BlackBerry Maps Built-in and Telenav
  • QWERTY Keyboard – Yes, Full QWERTY Keyboard With Backlight With Spell Checker
  • Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) – Yes, Stream Stereo Music To and From Compatible (A2DP) Bluetooth Devices
  • PC Synchronization – Yes, Seamlessly Synchronize Your Address Book, Calendar, Pictures and Email With Your PC

Messaging Features

  • Mobile Web Browsing – Full HTML Web browsing, One-touch Access, BlackBerry Maps Support
  • Multimedia Messaging – Yes, With Messaging Feature
  • Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, Plus Group Messaging, With Messaging or MEdia Add-on Rate Plan Feature, Spell Checker
  • Email Client – Amazing “Push” Real-time Email, Integrate w/ Up To 10 Accounts, VPN, POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Spell Checker
  • Instant Messenger Built-in – Yes, BlackBerry Messenger Pre-loaded, Spell Checker

Personalization and Fun Features

  • Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes
  • Custom Ringtones – Yes
  • MP3 Ringtones – Yes, MP3 Real Music Ringtones Supported, Downloadable
  • Ringer Profiles – Yes
  • Picture Caller ID – Yes
  • Games – Yes, Downloadable Java Titles
  • Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable

Core Features

  • Color Main Display – LCD, 480 x 360 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors Displayed
  • Color – Black
  • Style – Candybar
  • Warranty – 1 Year BlackBerry Factory Warranty
  • Speakerphone – Yes, Full Duplex
  • Voice-activated Dialing – Yes
  • To-Do List – Yes
  • Voice Memo – Yes, Up To 1 Hour Total
  • Alarm – Yes
  • Calculator – Yes
  • Calendar – Yes
  • Mini-USB Port – Yes
  • Vibrate – Yes
  • Phonebook Capacity – 2,000 Entries
  • Multiple Numbers Per Name – Yes
  • TTY Compatible – Yes
  • M3 Hearing Aid Compatible – Yes, M3 Rated
  • Text to Speech – Yes
  • PDA Device – Yes

Battery Life

  • Battery Type – LiIon
  • Talk Time – Up to 300 Minutes
  • Standby Time – Up to 310 Hours

Technical Specifications

  • Application Platform – Java
  • Platform / Operating System – BlackBerry OS 4.2.2
  • Data Download Speed – HSDPA 3.6
  • Network Compatibility – GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900; WCDMA 850, WCDMA 1900, WCDMA 2100
  • Compatible Carrier – AT&T
  • Ringtone Types Supported – MP3, MIDI, AAC, AAC+, eAAC, WMA
  • Internationally Compatible – Yes
  • 3G Data Speeds – Yes
  • Expandable Memory Capacity – MicroSD Card Format Compatible, Supports Up To 16 GB
  • Dimensions – 4.5 in x 2.6 in x 0.6 in
  • Built-In Memory – 1 GB
  • Weight – 4.8 oz
  • WiFi 802.11 Compatible – Yes, Supports WiFi Connections For Local Internet Access

Compatibility Features

  • Standard 3.5mm Stereo Headset Jack – Yes
  • Device Supports Voice Plans – Yes
  • Device Supports Blackberry Plans – Yes
  • Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes

Recommended Optional Plan Features

  • AT&T Voice Plan Options – Yes
  • AT&T Messaging Plan Options – Yes
  • AT&T BlackBerry Plan Options – Yes
  • AT&T GPS Plan Options – Yes
  • AT&T Mobile Backup Options – Yes

Bold Intro by RIM

Bold Look by Phonescoop.com

Bold Review by Megawhat.tv

Bold Review by TheStreet.com

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