Category: Bold 9000 Series

Case-Mate FUEL Case for BlackBerry Bold 9700 Now Available!

Case-Mate FUEL Case for BlackBerry Bold 9700 Now Available!

February 19, 2010 | By | 1 Comment

In the past we’ve taken a look at Case-Mate’s FUEL rechargeable holsters, and recently Case-Mate released it for the BlackBerry Bold 9700. The FUEL cases function as both a holster and a rechargeable battery, by providing 9 additional hours of talk-time, or up to 250 hours of standby beyond the standard battery. You can grab [...]

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BGR explains why 3G BlackBerry Bands are not Hardware dependent, rather Software.

BGR explains why 3G BlackBerry Bands are not Hardware dependent, rather Software.

February 2, 2010 | By | 1 Comment

Yesterday we reported about the possibility of a AWS-capable BlackBerry Pearl 9100 heading to networks like T-Mobile and Wind Mobile. At first it was thought to be a separate model of the Pearl 9100 designed only to work on these networks, but Boy Genius has decided to set everyone straight. Apparently all newer 3G BlackBerry [...]

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Review: OtterBox Impact and Commuter Series for BlackBerry Bold 9700

Review: OtterBox Impact and Commuter Series for BlackBerry Bold 9700

February 2, 2010 | By | 7 Comments

The day I received my Bold 9700 I knew it needed protection. It was so shiny and had that beautiful chrome bar at the top of the phone. I knew the first time I drop it, I would be crushed. About a week after getting my Bold I received both the Commuter and Impact series [...]

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Virgin Mobile Canada launches HSPA+ network and BlackBerry Bold 9700!

Virgin Mobile Canada launches HSPA+ network and BlackBerry Bold 9700!

January 29, 2010 | By | 2 Comments

Its no secret that it was on the way, but today Virgin Mobile Canada officially went live with their HSPA+ network, thanks to Bell. With the launch of their new network comes several HSPA+ devices, including the BlackBerry Bold 9700 and iPhone. Virgin currently has the BlackBerry Bold 9700 listed at $149.99 with three year [...]

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Touchscreen BlackBerry Magnum Prototype Gets Put on Video

Touchscreen BlackBerry Magnum Prototype Gets Put on Video

January 28, 2010 | By | 6 Comments

[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaXxTVam-wQ] Remember the pictures that showed up last week of the un-released, now scrapped BlackBerry Magnum? It’s the touchscreen QWERTY hybrid smartphone, that was actually scrapped by RIM.Here’s a quick video of the device proving that it’s actually real, however there is no OS loaded on the device so its pretty much just a paper [...]

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Bell drops BlackBerry Bold 9700 to $149.95 with Contract

Bell drops BlackBerry Bold 9700 to $149.95 with Contract

January 25, 2010 | By | Add a Comment

Both Bell and TELUS have been working on clearing out some of their older CDMA BlackBerry smartphones, however over the weekend Bell decided to drop the price of the popular BlackBerry Bold 9700, which runs on their new HSPA+ network. The Bold 9700 received a $50 price drop over the weekend, bringing it to a [...]

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Full White Housings for BlackBerry Bold 9700 Now Available!!

Full White Housings for BlackBerry Bold 9700 Now Available!!

January 19, 2010 | By | 1 Comment

I know a lot of people really want a White BlackBerry Bold 9700, especially after playing with the White Bold 9000. I was browsing around TrueSupplier.com only to see that they are now offering full white housings for the BlackBerry Bold 9700. If you’re brave enough to take apart your BlackBerry and install this housing [...]

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Virgin Mobile Canada Getting Ready to Roll Out BlackBerry Curve 8530, Bold 9700, and more

Virgin Mobile Canada Getting Ready to Roll Out BlackBerry Curve 8530, Bold 9700, and more

January 17, 2010 | By | 2 Comments

Oops! Looks like Virgin Mobile accidentally slipped their new HSPA lineup this weekend. The guys over MobileSyrup got wind of Virgin putting up their upcoming devices in the user manuals section of their website. Virign is set to unveil their HSPA network (thanks to Bell) early next month, and from what we’ve seen its going [...]

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Bell releases OS 5.0.0.411 for BlackBerry Bold 9000

Bell releases OS 5.0.0.411 for BlackBerry Bold 9000

January 5, 2010 | By | Add a Comment

Looks like things just got “better” as Bell decided to be on the ball, and release the first official OS 5.0 for the BlackBerry Bold 9000. Starting today any Bold 9000 users (on Bell or not) can download OS 5.0.0.411 from Bell. Just remember if you don’t have a Bell version of the Bold 9000 [...]

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OtterBox Defender for BlackBerry Bold 9700 Now Available!

OtterBox Defender for BlackBerry Bold 9700 Now Available!

January 1, 2010 | By | 4 Comments

If you have been looking for some solid protection for your BlackBerry Bold 9700 then we’ve got good news. OtterBox has just released their popular Defender Series for the 9700. It’s available now to purchase from OtterBox for $49.95. Included with the Defender Series is the three layered case and durable plastic holster. For more [...]

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Case-Mate extends BlacKBerry Bold 9700 Case Lineup!

Case-Mate extends BlacKBerry Bold 9700 Case Lineup!

December 29, 2009 | By | 4 Comments

Case-Mate has just added several new cases to their BlackBerry Bold 9700 accessory lineup. Recently they introduced the Signature Leather Case, Carbon Fiber Leather Case, as well the Hybrid Tough Case, and the Horizontal Hipster. These new cases join Case-Mate’s already impressive lineup of Barely There cases, Smooth Cases, and Clear Amour. Each of these [...]

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Wind Mobile launches in Canada! Brings Bold 9700, and first Prepaid BlackBerry Options

Wind Mobile launches in Canada! Brings Bold 9700, and first Prepaid BlackBerry Options

December 16, 2009 | By | 4 Comments

Today was a pretty huge day for the Canadian mobile phone industry. The first real competition, Wind Mobile has launched in Toronto and Calgary. Today Wind introduced the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone for both post-paid and prepaid customers. The Bold can be purchased contract free for $450 CAD, for either post-paid or prepaid service. Wind [...]

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