Jul 20
Apple certainly has a tendency for making enemies, and this time, they managed to gain the ire of the quiet folks at RIM.
Seriously now, does Apple really care about other companies in the industry? Steve Jobs said in his emergency conference that he and the folks at Apple have considered getting a “wall of PR” to shield them from the troubles of having to deal with issues such as the antenna problem. They certainly ignored the issue long enough, but they still need a good PR crew to stop them from saying things that would offend plenty of people
For those who missed on the emergency Apple conference held last Friday, Steve Jobs decided that the problem with the iPhone 4 was not a rare problem and that other mobile phones were prone to losing signal.
This comparison, however, is exaggerated. After all, all mobile phones will lose a couple or so bars of signal if held in a certain way. But it is only the Apple iPhone 4 that loses signal so badly that calls actually get dropped. Regardless, Jobs still decided to say that the BlackBerry Bold 9700 was also prone to the issue “just like the iPhone” –a comparison that the folks at RIM cannot take sitting down.
According to the chiefs at RIM, they have been working hard at developing and manufacturing products that provide the world with high quality devices. This includes all aspects of product design which includes the technology that they use for antennas. To their credit, not a single BlackBerry handset has ever suffered from antenna issues.
Apple certainly was not in a position to bring in a BlackBerry handset in the event. The CEO’s of RIM also stated that, “One thing is for certain, RIM’s customers don’t need to use a case for their BlackBerry smartphone to maintain proper connectivity”.
Nov 21
Check out Softpedia’s profile of the Bold 9700 and see why this phone is considered as one of the best messaging devices available. In a world of high end 3G devices with slide out keyboards and fast processors, BlackBerry devices stay within a very specialized niche for the mobile phone user who thrives heavily on sending and receiving of messages. Be it through text, push Email, instant messages and others, these users want phones that are easy to carry around, offer decent all around functionality and deliver a smooth and fast typing experience.
Hardware and Features
As with most Bold 2 reviews, we agree that the BlackBerry Bold 9700’s keyboard is the true heart of this mobile phone. From the button design to the ergonomic form of the phone body, the 9700 was made to make the process of typing, with one hand or two, a much easier task.
In addition to the keyboard, the Bold 9700 reintroduces the BlackBerry track pad –originally debuted with the BlackBerry Curve, the track pad replaces the old track ball as the method for navigating the Bold 9700’s menu. The track pad provides a much smoother and easier way of moving around without causing stress to the fingers.
The Bold 9700 displays its visual prowess through the 2.44 inch TFT LCD screen. The resolution of 480 x 360 pixels provides high quality image output and the 65 thousand color capability gives depth to images. The 3.2 mega pixel camera does a fine job at taking quick snapshots for sharing and uploading. Network connectivity is done through 3G or with the device’s WiFi support.
Where to Buy
Major UK carriers like T-Mobile and Vodafone currently have the Bold 9700 on contract. At 35 Pounds per month, you can get this device for free. Orange subscribers will also be able to avail of this phone soon.
