The newest Blackberry model is almost out and it is called the Blackberry “9650 Bold”. It has some improvements over the other models that will deserve a quick look. See if it is something you would want in your entourage of mobile devices. As with many of the Blackberry models, this one has the screen over the keyboard. The buttons on this model are easier to use thanks to the extra shape given to them. They are like small pyramids. This was called the “Essex” before it got its final model number and name. It is very similar to the “Tour” but has an optical trackpad instead of a trackball, which seems to be going the way of cassette players and VHS.
The newness of this smartphone is a surprise, since the Tour, was just let out into the public back in 2009. Nevertheless, technology rages forward, and this one has some good improvements. One is that trackpad mentioned before. Those who put a mobile device into their pocket or purse a lot know that a trackball attracts lint and dust. Optical trackpads can not do this, by virtue of their design. That is a point for the new 9650.
The processor is said to be boosted up to 624 megahertz. That is very competitive speed and is noticeable when using it. There is no waiting for applications to start up. The internal memory is up to 317 megabytes, which is not all that great compared to many other smartphones. The Bold comes with a free MicroSD card that holds two gigabytes of data. You can install one up to 32 gigabytes if you need to pile on the files. There is a nice bit of RAM on the Bold. Research in Motion gave it 512 megabytes, which is equal to other high-end smartphones. The operating system is of course made by Blackberry.
The camera is the same as the Tour and stands at 3.2 megapixels. That comes with LED flash, autofocus and image stabilization. The new Blackberry Bold can also handle video. The frames per second are not known, but Blackberry does not usually make a smartphone for great video anyway. There is no second camera for video conferencing. There is also no radio.The screen is a 480 by 360 pixel model. It is 2.4 inches when measured diagonally and is not a touch screen. It has a nice crispness about it. It looks good and even though a bit small, it will suffice for its user base. There will not be a lot of internet surfing with this model even though the Blackberry 9650 has a browser.
Verizon and Sprint are set to be the carriers for the Bold 9650. A CDMA model and an EVDO model will be available. It also handles GSM for worldwide connectivity. The Blackberry 9650 comes with Wi-Fi up to the “G” mode. Other smartphones are already getting into the “N” mode, which is around five times faster and has a longer range than the last “G” mode. The battery is also the same size as the Tour, at 1400 mAh. Talk time is said to be at five hours, but expect less with the faster processor.
Tech Specs.
* 512 MB onboard memory, 2 GB media card
* Optical trackpad
* Support for UMTS, EDGE and CDMA/EVDO REVA networks
* 3G network support
* Email and text messaging
* Instant messaging
* Phone
* Browser
* Social networking
* Camera and video recording
* Wi-Fi®
* GPS
* Media player
* Organizer
* Trackpad
* Bluetooth®
* Expandable memory
* Tethered modem
Dimensions.
Height: 4.43 inches (112mm)
Width: 2.4 inches (62mm)
Depth: 0.56 inches (14mm)
Weight: 4.8 ounces (136 grams)
Battery.
* Standby time: up to 13 days/312 hours
* Talk time: up to 5 hours
* Music playback time: up to 18 hours
Bands.
* Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
* Single-band: 2100 MHz UMTS®/HSPA networks
* Dual-band: 800/1900 MHz CDMA/EVDO REVA networks
Display
* Half VGA 480x320 pixel color display (BlackBerry Bold 9000)
* High-resolution 480x360 pixel color display (BlackBerry Bold 9650, BlackBerry Bold 9700)
* Transmissive TFT LCD
* Font size (user selectable)
* Backlighting
* Light sensing screen
Camera & Video Recording
* 2.0 MP camera (BlackBerry Bold 9000)
* 3.2 MP camera (BlackBerry Bold 9650, BlackBerry Bold 9700)
* Flash
* 2X digital zoom (BlackBerry Bold 9650, BlackBerry Bold 9700)
* 3X digital zoom (BlackBerry Bold 9000)
* Video recording
Voice Input & Output
* 3.5mm stereo headset capable
* Integrated speaker and microphone
* Hands-free headset capable
* Bluetooth headset capable
* Integrated hands-free speakerphone
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