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Conclusions from testing the BlackBerry Bold 9700 battery

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Testing the BlackBerry Bold 9700 battery has been an interesting experience. I always thought consumer electronics manufacturers embellished their battery life expectancies in order to impress the buyer. In this case, RIM has actually slightly under-stated the Bold 9700’s battery life, and really proved themselves to be an honest company when it comes to their battery life marketing. Could we say the same for Apple? I challenge TIPB to do the same with the iPhone, and see if it can play 39 hours of music off radio and last 29 hours with heavy usage. Speaking of Apple…the BlackBerry Bold 9700 lasts longer than the best iPod.
Click through to read more about the BlackBerry Bold 9700 battery

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Celebrities love the BlackBerry Bold

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Emma Roberts and her BlackBerry

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In the past we’ve done roundups from Celebrity BlackBerry Sightings and being Friday, it seems like a good time to do another. The obvious device of choice for Hollywood’s elite? The BlackBerry Bold. Guess who loves the BlackBerry Bold 9700 (after the jump)?
Click through for more celebrities and their BlackBerry Bolds

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BlackBerry Bold 9700 versus Bold 9000 in pictures

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The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is basically a Bold 9000, with updated specs and in a Curve 8900 form factor. It’s for this reason that the devices are probably best compared in pictures that speak for themselves.
Click through for some comparison pics of the Bold 9700 versus the Bold 9000

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BlackBerry Bold 9700 now available from Rogers

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The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is a really decent device for those that want a powerful BlackBerry, but are looking for something smaller and more modern that the Bold 9000.

We have taken a look at the T-Mobile version of the device, and to our knowledge there isn’t much different with the Rogers version.

The Bold 9700 from Rogers costs $299 on a three year contract.

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T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold 9700 impressions, video and pics

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The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is the latest update to the Bold series and it’s all the specs you would expect from a Bold device, slightly upgraded and in a smaller form factor. Like many of the devices we have been seeing from RIM lately, it is a hybrid device, combining the power of the Bold with the design of a Curve 8900.

The Bold 9700 from T-Mobile ships with OS 5.0.0.330, which is a welcomed update to the device. What is less positive about the launch is that the device doesn’t ship with the latest version of BlackBerry Messenger. The T-Mobile Bold 9700 ships with BlackBerry Messenger version 4.7.0 rather than 5.0 (this is based on the device I’m holding in my hand). Ideally, T-Mobile and RIM would have at least had a warning message of some sort that tells users where they can get the latest version of BBM.
Click through for more impressions, pictures and video of the Bold 9700

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More dummy units arrive at Rogers retail outlets

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The white BlackBerry Bold 9000 dummy units have arrived at Rogers and we’re expecting them to go on sale in the next couple of weeks. We’re being told that there are only about 20,000 units total for all of the Rogers network so if you want a limited edition BlackBerry, this might be the one to go for.
Another pic of the Bold 9000 in white after the jump

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BlackBerry OS 5.0.0.314 for the Bold and Curve 8900

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Ronen over at BerryReview got a tip about the latest download links for OS 5.0.0.314. Make sure to get them fast as they tend to get ripped from Rapidshare fast.

The standard caveat applies: if you don’t know what you’re doing, stay away from these leaked OS versions. Back up your device too.

If these get ripped, we would appreciate posting a mirror link. Also, let us know if you find any bugs or this negatively affects your device.

Download OS 5.0.0.314 for the Bold.

Download OS 5.0.0.314 for the Curve 8900.

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BlackBerry Bold 9700 versus the BlackBerry Bold 9000

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With the BlackBerry Bold 9700 now official, we can take a look at the known specs for the device. Overall, things are to be expected. The device takes everything that the 9000 had, and improves on it. The easiest way to understand the Bold 9700, is to see how it compares to its predecessor.

Click through for a comparison of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 versus the Bold 9000

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WunderRadio available for the BlackBerry Curve and Bold tomorrow

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WunderRadio is a streaming radio application that, originally for iPhone, will be available on BlackBerry App World tomorrow.

WunderRadio contains over 50,000 global live Internet radio streams provided by RadioTime. There are a variety of ways to experience this content, such as searching the over 400 genres. This application is great for listening to local content as well. With the RadioTime Guide, users can automatically detect what is airing on their local stations. You can also connect with an on-air DJ, while streaming your favorite station. Another local and interesting feature, is the ability to listen to police and emergency radio bands on WunderRadio.

WunderRadio does a great job of bringing together the best of radio, and the best of mobile technologies to deliver content. When it launches tomorrow, the app will cost $9.99, while offering users a 10 day free trial as well.

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BlackBerry OS 5 download for the Bold, 8900, Tour, 8520 and Storm

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Now that the new BlackBerry Messenger is out, it’s worth taking the time to put some BlackBerry OS 5 downloads in one spot. Many of the leaked versions of OS 5 have been missing the new BBM, but now that it’s released, you may want to get OS 5 for your device and have the whole package.

Keep in mind these are leaked OS links and the official version is much safer for your BlackBerry. We’re putting these links here so you can preview what will soon be officially released for your device. The official release of OS 5 features:

  • More responsive experience and includes usability and visual enhancements such as inertial scrolling, spin boxes that make it easier to set dates and times, gradient shading on buttons and more use of animation.
  • Typing accuracy and selection have been significantly refined.
  • BlackBerry Browser improved with faster JavaScript and CSS processing as well as support for Gears and BlackBerry Widgets

Customers running BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5 will gain the ability to:

  • Set follow-up Flags on the handset like they can in Microsoft® Office Outlook®
  • Manage Microsoft Exchange email folders (Add, Rename, Move, Delete) on the handset
  • Access remote files shares (Windows Shares); Save, View, Edit, and Email documents from remote file shares
  • Forward appointments and view calendar attachments on the handset
  • Benefit from wireless sync improvements for Contacts, including sync for multiple contact folders, personal Distribution Lists and contacts in Public/Shared folders

Click through for download links for some of the latest devices

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