RIM launches BlackBerry Bold 9700 in India

MUMBAI, INDIA: Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the launch of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone. The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 offers a wide range of high-end communications and multimedia features, said a press release.

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 offers top-of-the-line performance, functionality and features. This 3G smartphone enables users to stay easily connected, whether it is through phone, email, IM or social networking sites. In addition, the full-QWERTY keyboard on the BlackBerry Bold 9700 allows comfortable and accurate typing and the touch-sensitive trackpad helps users navigate effortlessly.

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone supports 3G HSDPA networks around the world and is equipped with a next-generation, high-performance (624 MHz) processor and 256 MB on-board Flash memory.

"Building on the success of the original BlackBerry Bold, we are now introducing 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,” said Frenny Bawa, vice president, India, Research In Motion.