Brand / Type
Brand BlackBerry
Type Bold 9700
Also known as BlackBerry Bold 9700 T-Mobile
Form factor Candybar
Color Black
Network
Phone Network 3G, EDGE, GPRS, GSM, HSDPA (3G)
Service 850, 900, 1800, 1900, 2100
Connectivity
Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP
Infrared No
Wi-Fi (WLAN) Yes
USB YesMicroUSB v2.0
Fax / Data Yes
Display
Main display Color TFT
Color display 65.000 colors
Dimensions 2.6 in.
Resolution 480 x 360 pixels
External display No
Memory
Internal memory 1GB
External memory 16GB
Memory slots Yes
Storage types MicroSD, MicroSDHC
Basic
Battery Standard battery, Li-Ion 1500 mAh
Standby time 500 hours
Talk time 5 hours
Calling
Vibrate alert Yes
Photo ID Yes
Ringtones MP3, Polyfone
Camera
Camera Yes
Megapixels 3.15 megapixels
Maximum photo resolution 2048x1536 pixels
Digital zoom Yesx
Optical zoom No
Auto focus Yes
Flash Yes
Recording video Yes
Second (front) camera No
Messaging
SMS Yes
MMS Yes
T9 text function Yes
E-mail Yes
Internet browsing Yes
Entertainment
FM radio No
Java Yes
Audio player AAC, MP3, WMA
Video player 3GP, DivX, WMV, xVID
Features
Add ringtones Yes
Organiser Organiser, Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF), Voice memo/dial
Video call No
Other features Full QWERTY keyboard, 2GB memory included, Touch-sensitive optical trackpad, Speakerphone, 3.5 mm audio jack, BlackBerry maps, Voice memo/dial, Quad-band GSM radio, Downloadable games
Format
Weight 4.2 oz.
Dimensions (H x W x D) 4.3x2.4x0.6 in.

Price: $469.95

Get the most juice out of your BlackBerry handheld!

Feature-rich and complex, the BlackBerry is the number one smartphone in the corporate world is among the most popular handhelds for business users. This new and updated edition includes all the latest and greatest information on new and current BlackBerry mobile devices.

Covering a range of valuable how-to topics, this helpful guide explores the BlackBerry's most useful features, techniques for getting the most out of your BlackBerry, and practical information about power usage.

• Covers all aspects of the number one smartphone in the corporate world—the BlackBerry
• Reviews managing appointments, creating a To Do list, getting online, using e-mail, and taking photos
• Shares navigation tips and shortcuts as well as essential applications for the BlackBerry
• Addresses power usage and consumption
• Advises on how to take advantage of the expandable memory

In addition, BlackBerry For Dummies, 4^th Edition explains business tools, games, and great sites that deliver what you need for your BlackBerry, when you need it.

Price: $14.48

The slim, affordable BlackBerry Curve 8530 for Sprint is perfect for those who need to be connected to work, friends and family while on the go. It provides easy mobile access to e-mail, messaging (IM, SMS, MMS) and popular social networking sites (including Facebook and MySpace), as well as features a highly tactile full-QWERTY keyboard for comfortable, accurate typing. You'll be able to access BlackBerry App World to download applications from a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones, including games, entertainment, social networking and sharing, news and weather, productivity and more.

The BlackBerry Curve 8530 in black.

The slim BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone gives you access to Sprint's 3G network, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi capabilities, as well as easy access to music, games and other mobile apps for entertainment on the go

You'll enjoy high-speed connectivity via Sprint's dependable 3G network (EV-DO Rev. 0.) as well as such optional services as Sprint Navigation for GPS turn-by-turn directions and Sprint TV's video-on-demand with full-motion video and vivid sound (see more details on optional services below). Other features include Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, 256 MB internal memory, microSD expansion up to 16 GB, and up to 5.4 hours of talk time.

Key Features

• Fast 3G connectivity thanks to Sprint's EV–DO, Rev 0 network
• GPS using Sprint Navigation for turn by turn directions, and points of interest searches
• BlackBerry OS 5.0 includes typing accuracy and selection improvements, as well as 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.
• Support for BlackBerry App World featuring a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. Categories include travel, productivity, entertainment, games, social networking and sharing, news and weather, and more.
• BlackBerry Internet Service offers easy access to up to 10 supported personal and work e-mail accounts and one BlackBerry e-mail account. (Learn more)
• Compatible with BlackBerry Enterprise Server for advanced security and IT administration features within IBM Lotus Domino, Microsoft Exchange and Novell GroupWise environments. Customers running BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 will gain the ability to set follow-up flags, manage e-mail folders, access remote files (Windows Shares), forward appointments, view calendar attachments, and more.
• View attachments including JPEG, Adobe PDF, and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Mac compatibility with BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac enabling you to sync contacts, calendars, and notes with applications you use most.
• Brightly colorful 2.6-inch LCD screen with 320 x 240-pixel resolution and 65K color depth
• 35-key backlit full QWERTY keyboard
• Innovative touch-sensitive optical trackpad that makes scrolling and selection smooth and easy for a great navigation experience. Like a laptop, the trackpad lets you scroll through menus, icons and info by gliding your finger over it. Press and click to select an item and navigate to where you want to go.
• 2-megapixel camera with 5x digital zoom, built-in flash, self-portrait mirror and full screen viewfinder
• Video capture capabilities in two resolutions (320 x 240 pixels for saving; 176 x 144 pixels for sending via messaging).
• Advanced media player for music, pictures and videos
• Dedicated media keys smoothly integrated along the top of the handset
• BlackBerry Media Sync is built right into your BlackBerry Desktop Software and lets you sync your desktop iTunes or Windows Media Player music files with your BlackBerry smartphone. If you're a Mac user, just choose the "media" option and you're ready to sync your iTunes music collection from your BlackBerry smartphone onto your Mac.
• Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as compatibility with hands-free devices (headsets and car kits) and dial-up networking.
• Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
• Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB. A 2 GB microSD card is included.
• Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services).
• Improved BlackBerry Browser with faster JavaScript and CSS processing as well as support for Gears and BlackBerry Widgets.
• Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off.
• Voice dialing capabilities

The full QWERTY keyboard makes sending e-mails and editing documents quick and easy.

Vital Statistics
The BlackBerry Curve 8530 weighs 3.9 ounces and measures 4.3 x 2.4 x 0.5 inches. Its 1150 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.4 hours of talk time. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA/EV-DO Rev. 0 frequencies.

What's in the Box
BlackBerry Curve 8530 handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 2 GB microSD card, USB cable, quick start guide, user manual

Sprint Services

Staying Connected

Maximize the powerful, versatile features of the new BlackBerry Storm 2 smartphone.

How to Do Everything: BlackBerry Storm 2 reveals how to quickly master all the capabilities of this wildly popular device. Learn how to easily make calls, create contacts, send and receive SMS messages, take and send photos, personalize the BlackBerry, and download and install BlackBerry apps. The book also shows how to map routes with the BlackBerry GPS, install and use Google Apps, play games, listen to music, watch movies, use BlackBerry Desktop Software, synch the phone with a PC, and more.

How to Do Everything: BlackBerry Storm 2:

• Details all the communications features including desktop synch, voice activation, phone contacts, Bluetooth headsets, and more
• Covers email, and text, picture, video, SMS, and MMS messaging, plus additional messaging options (Yahoo Messenger, Google Talk, AOL, and others)
• Explains how to personalize the BlackBerry with applications, ringtones, themes, wallpapers, and accessories
• Fully covers entertainment—movies, video, music, games, and more
• Makes it easy to use Blackberry apps—Calendar, To Do Lists, Alarms, Reminders, and Maps—and download apps from Blackberry App World

Coverage of everything, including:
Phone basics; Blackberry Messaging; Camera; Personalization; Ringtones, Themes, and Wallpaper; Blackberry App World; E-mail; Internet; Games; Media Player; Mobile streaming and multimedia; Blackberry Desktop Software; Calendar, Tasks, and To-Do Lists; Alarms and reminders; Wi-Fi; Maps; Troubleshooting

Price: $14.39

• BlackBerrys enable users to stay connected with wireless access to e-mail, calendars, and corporate data; they have a phone and a Web browser in addition to other wireless features
• Written by a BlackBerry insider with assistance from Research in Motion, this book covers support topics ranging from setting up BlackBerry pilot programs to developing applications that let BlackBerry users access corporate data and systems remotely
• Key topics include how to deploy BlackBerrys within the organization, how to create push applications to extend the functionality of BlackBerrys, and how to implement new features of the latest BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 4.0
• Details rolling out BlackBerrys to users in an easy and controlled manner, planning for disaster recovery, and developing Web-based applications using mobile Web technology

Price: $6.00

The slim, affordable BlackBerry Curve 8530 for Sprint is perfect for those who need to be connected to work, friends and family while on the go. It provides easy mobile access to e-mail, messaging (IM, SMS, MMS) and popular social networking sites (including Facebook and MySpace), as well as features a highly tactile full-QWERTY keyboard for comfortable, accurate typing. You'll be able to access BlackBerry App World to download applications from a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones, including games, entertainment, social networking and sharing, news and weather, productivity and more.

The BlackBerry Curve 8530 in black.

The slim BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone gives you access to Sprint's 3G network, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi capabilities, as well as easy access to music, games and other mobile apps for entertainment on the go

You'll enjoy high-speed connectivity via Sprint's dependable 3G network (EV-DO Rev. 0.) as well as such optional services as Sprint Navigation for GPS turn-by-turn directions and Sprint TV's video-on-demand with full-motion video and vivid sound (see more details on optional services below). Other features include Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, 256 MB internal memory, microSD expansion up to 16 GB, and up to 5.4 hours of talk time.

Key Features

• Fast 3G connectivity thanks to Sprint's EV–DO, Rev 0 network
• GPS using Sprint Navigation for turn by turn directions, and points of interest searches
• BlackBerry OS 5.0 includes typing accuracy and selection improvements, as well as 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.
• Support for BlackBerry App World featuring a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. Categories include travel, productivity, entertainment, games, social networking and sharing, news and weather, and more.
• BlackBerry Internet Service offers easy access to up to 10 supported personal and work e-mail accounts and one BlackBerry e-mail account. (Learn more)
• Compatible with BlackBerry Enterprise Server for advanced security and IT administration features within IBM Lotus Domino, Microsoft Exchange and Novell GroupWise environments. Customers running BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 will gain the ability to set follow-up flags, manage e-mail folders, access remote files (Windows Shares), forward appointments, view calendar attachments, and more.
• View attachments including JPEG, Adobe PDF, and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Mac compatibility with BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac enabling you to sync contacts, calendars, and notes with applications you use most.
• Brightly colorful 2.6-inch LCD screen with 320 x 240-pixel resolution and 65K color depth
• 35-key backlit full QWERTY keyboard
• Innovative touch-sensitive optical trackpad that makes scrolling and selection smooth and easy for a great navigation experience. Like a laptop, the trackpad lets you scroll through menus, icons and info by gliding your finger over it. Press and click to select an item and navigate to where you want to go.
• 2-megapixel camera with 5x digital zoom, built-in flash, self-portrait mirror and full screen viewfinder
• Video capture capabilities in two resolutions (320 x 240 pixels for saving; 176 x 144 pixels for sending via messaging).
• Advanced media player for music, pictures and videos
• Dedicated media keys smoothly integrated along the top of the handset
• BlackBerry Media Sync is built right into your BlackBerry Desktop Software and lets you sync your desktop iTunes or Windows Media Player music files with your BlackBerry smartphone. If you're a Mac user, just choose the "media" option and you're ready to sync your iTunes music collection from your BlackBerry smartphone onto your Mac.
• Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as compatibility with hands-free devices (headsets and car kits) and dial-up networking.
• Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
• Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB. A 2 GB microSD card is included.
• Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services).
• Improved BlackBerry Browser with faster JavaScript and CSS processing as well as support for Gears and BlackBerry Widgets.
• Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off.
• Voice dialing capabilities

The full QWERTY keyboard makes sending e-mails and editing documents quick and easy..

Vital Statistics
The BlackBerry Curve 8530 weighs 3.9 ounces and measures 4.3 x 2.4 x 0.5 inches. Its 1150 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.4 hours of talk time. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA/EV-DO Rev. 0 frequencies.

What's in the Box
BlackBerry Curve 8530 handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 2 GB microSD card, USB cable, quick start guide, user manual

Sprint Services

Staying Connected

Go beyond BlackBerry basics and get everything your BlackBerry can deliver

BlackBerry is the leading smartphone for business users, and its popularity continues to explode. When you discover the amazing array of BlackBerry possibilities in this fun and friendly guide, you'll be even happier with your choice of smartphones.

BlackBerry All-in-One For Dummies explores every feature and application common to all BlackBerry devices. It explains the topics in depth, with tips, tricks, workarounds, and includes detailed information about cool new third-party applications, accessories, and downloads that can't be missed.

• With several models available, the BlackBerry is the most popular smartphone for business users and that market continues to grow
• This guide covers the basics common to all models and explores individual features in depth
• Examines social networking applications, navigation, organizing contacts and the calendar, and synchronization issues
• Delves into multimedia, including e-mail, photos, and the media player
• Explores GPS, the internet and connectivity, great downloads, how to maximize third-party applications, and application development
• Uses graphs, tables, and images to fully explain the features of each model
• Author team is directly involved with BlackBerry application development

BlackBerry All-in-One For Dummies helps you take full advantage of everything your BlackBerry device can do for you.

Price: $23.09

It¿s important to keep up with the technology world that surrounds us. Stay up-to-date with your friends and colleagues when you use the White BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Unlocked GSM Smartphone. Considered one of the world¿s smallest smartphones, it packs all the power Blackberry is known for. Included are a digital camera with flash, speakerphone with voice-activated dialing, and 64MB of integrated memory with expansion capability via a microSD card. It also has a variety of multimedia functions such as e-mail, instant messaging, and media player for both audio and video.Not only that, but it offers customers everything else they¿d expect from a BlackBerry smartphone ¿ including phone, web browser, Bluetooth capability, organizer applications and more. It even comes with a self-portrait mirror so you can always make sure you¿re looking your best, even when you¿re running errands. With Quad-Band network support on 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS and EDGE* networks, this smartphone allows international roaming between North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. The White BlackBerry Pearl is small enough to take anywhere. It¿s the ultimate combination of brains and beauty. Small, smart and stylish ¿ so you can live large.

BlackBerry 8100 Unlocked Phone with GSM, 1.3 MP Camera and Email--International Version with No Warranty (White)

Price: $143.99

The slim, affordable BlackBerry Curve 8530 for Sprint is perfect for those who need to be connected to work, friends and family while on the go. It provides easy mobile access to e-mail, messaging (IM, SMS, MMS) and popular social networking sites (including Facebook and MySpace), as well as features a highly tactile full-QWERTY keyboard for comfortable, accurate typing. You'll be able to access BlackBerry App World to download applications from a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones, including games, entertainment, social networking and sharing, news and weather, productivity and more.

The BlackBerry Curve 8530 in purple.

The slim BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone gives you access to Sprint's 3G network, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi capabilities, as well as easy access to music, games and other mobile apps for entertainment on the go

You'll enjoy high-speed connectivity via Sprint's dependable 3G network (EV-DO Rev. 0.) as well as such optional services as Sprint Navigation for GPS turn-by-turn directions and Sprint TV's video-on-demand with full-motion video and vivid sound (see more details on optional services below). Other features include Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, 256 MB internal memory, microSD expansion up to 16 GB, and up to 5.4 hours of talk time.

Key Features

• Fast 3G connectivity thanks to Sprint's EV–DO, Rev 0 network
• GPS using Sprint Navigation for turn by turn directions, and points of interest searches
• BlackBerry OS 5.0 includes typing accuracy and selection improvements, as well as 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.
• Support for BlackBerry App World featuring a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. Categories include travel, productivity, entertainment, games, social networking and sharing, news and weather, and more.
• BlackBerry Internet Service offers easy access to up to 10 supported personal and work e-mail accounts and one BlackBerry e-mail account. (Learn more)
• Compatible with BlackBerry Enterprise Server for advanced security and IT administration features within IBM Lotus Domino, Microsoft Exchange and Novell GroupWise environments. Customers running BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 will gain the ability to set follow-up flags, manage e-mail folders, access remote files (Windows Shares), forward appointments, view calendar attachments, and more.
• View attachments including JPEG, Adobe PDF, and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Mac compatibility with BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac enabling you to sync contacts, calendars, and notes with applications you use most.
• Brightly colorful 2.6-inch LCD screen with 320 x 240-pixel resolution and 65K color depth
• 35-key backlit full QWERTY keyboard
• Innovative touch-sensitive optical trackpad that makes scrolling and selection smooth and easy for a great navigation experience. Like a laptop, the trackpad lets you scroll through menus, icons and info by gliding your finger over it. Press and click to select an item and navigate to where you want to go.
• 2-megapixel camera with 5x digital zoom, built-in flash, self-portrait mirror and full screen viewfinder
• Video capture capabilities in two resolutions (320 x 240 pixels for saving; 176 x 144 pixels for sending via messaging).
• Advanced media player for music, pictures and videos
• Dedicated media keys smoothly integrated along the top of the handset
• BlackBerry Media Sync is built right into your BlackBerry Desktop Software and lets you sync your desktop iTunes or Windows Media Player music files with your BlackBerry smartphone. If you're a Mac user, just choose the "media" option and you're ready to sync your iTunes music collection from your BlackBerry smartphone onto your Mac.
• Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as compatibility with hands-free devices (headsets and car kits) and dial-up networking.
• Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
• Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB. A 2 GB microSD card is included.
• Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services).
• Improved BlackBerry Browser with faster JavaScript and CSS processing as well as support for Gears and BlackBerry Widgets.
• Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off.
• Voice dialing capabilities

The full QWERTY keyboard makes sending e-mails and editing documents quick and easy..

Vital Statistics
The BlackBerry Curve 8530 weighs 3.9 ounces and measures 4.3 x 2.4 x 0.5 inches. Its 1150 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.4 hours of talk time. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA/EV-DO Rev. 0 frequencies.

What's in the Box
BlackBerry Curve 8530 handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 2 GB microSD card, USB cable, quick start guide, user manual

Sprint Services

Staying Connected

• BlackBerrys enable users to stay connected with wireless access to e-mail, calendars, and corporate data; they have a phone and a Web browser in addition to other wireless features
• Written by a BlackBerry insider with assistance from Research in Motion, this book covers support topics ranging from setting up BlackBerry pilot programs to developing applications that let BlackBerry users access corporate data and systems remotely
• Key topics include how to deploy BlackBerrys within the organization, how to create push applications to extend the functionality of BlackBerrys, and how to implement new features of the latest BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 4.0
• Details rolling out BlackBerrys to users in an easy and controlled manner, planning for disaster recovery, and developing Web-based applications using mobile Web technology

Price: $7.35