BlackBerry Bold 9700 To Compete Against WinMo Epix, Intrepid, Jack

With the candybar QWERTY making the news and the Jack recently getting Windows Mobile 6.5, it seems that Research in Motion doesn't want to lose out on making the headlines. The company recently lifted its embargo for the Bold 9700, successor the flagship QWERTY candybar design that brings an optical trackpad instead of the traditional trackball. Although the device lacks a touchscreen, it will closely be able to compete against device's like the Windows Mobile Samsung Epix with touchscreen and trackpad, the Sprint Samsung Intrepid with a touchscreen, and the touchscreen-less Samsung Jack.



Early reviews seem positive with the Bold 9700, which is now more narrow and thin than the original Bold released on AT&T. The new device has a smaller keyboard than the original, but the keyboard is still getting good reviews from some of the blogging sites out there. The screen is a tad smaller, but carries the same resolution, meaning that it will have a higher pixel density. Additionally, the faux leather lives on and the device sports a similar styling to the BlackBerry Tour on Verizon Wireless and Sprint. The Bold 9700 will be available in the US on AT&T and T-Mobile for $200 on contract (and after a mail in rebate on AT&T) later this month in time for the holiday shopping season.

(via: CrackBerry)