Research In Motion has announced the launch of the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone is expected to be available nationally from large format retail stores and multi brand outlets serviced by Redington India as well as from operators including Airtel, Aircel, BSNL, Idea Cellular, Loop Mobile, MTNL, Reliance, Tata and Vodafone beginning January 28, 2010.

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone supports 3G HSDPA networks around the world and is equipped with a 624 MHz processor and 256 MB on-board Flash memory. The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 also features a high-resolution display and 3.2MP camera with support for video recording. Its dark chrome frame and leatherette back add to the new smartphone's elegant look, while the narrow profile, balanced weight and soft-touch sides allow it to feel comfortable in one hand.

"Building on the success of the original BlackBerry Bold, we are now pleased to  introduce the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone to customers in India. The new 3G BlackBerry Bold 9700 offers top-of-the-line features and performance in a sleek and elegant design that will appeal to both business professionals and consumers,” Frenny Bawa, Vice President, India, Research In Motion, was quoted by a press release.

Key features of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone include:

• Dimensions measuring 4.29" x 2.36" x 0.56" (109 mm x 60 mm x 14.1 mm) and weighing 4.3 oz (122 grams)
• 2.44” light-sensing display (480 x 360 resolution at 245 ppi)
• Tactile full-QWERTY keyboard – with sculpted keys and chrome frets
• Touch-sensitive trackpad
• Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) as well as 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 and BlackBerry Media Sync for syncing photos as well as iTunes and Windows Media Player music with the smartphone
• BlackBerry Desktop Manager for both PCs and Macs to enable synching data such as contacts and calendar appointments between a computer and the smartphone
• 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, dedicated volume controls, Lock and Mute keys 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 catalog of mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. Categories include games, entertainment, IM and social networking, news, weather, productivity and more.
• Easy-to-access phone features, background noise suppression technology and 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
• Support for 3G networks around the world
• 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 is priced at Rs. 31,990.

For more information visit http://in.blackberry.com