Research in Motion (RIM) in collaboration with  Airtel has launched the Blackberry Bold 9700 smartphone for the Indian market. The Bold 9700 offers top-of-the-line features in an attractive and rich design. Coming in a dark chrome frame and leatherette back.

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 supports 3G HSDPA networks around the world and is equipped with a performance enhancing next-generation (624 MHz) processor and 256 MB on-board Flash memory. The exciting new BlackBerry Bold 9700 features built-in GPS and Wi-Fi®, a 3.2 MP camera with video recording and a sharp, dazzling display. The dark chrome frame and leatherette back add to the new smartphone’s sleek and elegant look, while the narrow profile, balanced weight and soft-touch sides allow it to feel incredibly comfortable in one hand.[ad code=2]

Features in Detail:
• A sharp and bright screen with 480 x 360 to 245 ppi.
• QWERTY keyboard touch, with sculpted keys precisely and chrome accents for greater speed and accuracy in typing.
• A touch Trackpad.
• Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) integrated support for calls over Wi-Fi via UMA, where available.
• 3.2 MP camera with zoom, auto focus, flash and video camera.
• Integrated GPS for maps and other location-based applications, as well as geo-positioning of photos.
• Player videos, photos and music (music playback lasts up to 38 hours), and BlackBerry Media Sync for easy synchronization of photos, as well as from iTunes and Windows Media Player with the smartphone.
• Slot for micro SD memory card / SDHC 16 GB card ready to withstand up to 32 GB, when available, will include a 2GB card.
• Bluetooth ® (2.1) supports Secure Simple Pairing (SSP) for the use of hands-free headsets, stereo headphones, the car devices and other Bluetooth peripherals.

The phone is now available at major retailers as well as operators at a price of Rs. 31,990 excluding VAT.

“We are pleased to launch the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone with Airtel. The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 builds on the success of the original BlackBerry Bold and offers top-of-the-line functionality, features and performance in a sleek and elegant design that serves a broad range of customer interests,” said Frenny Bawa, Vice President, India, Research In Motion.