Rogers and RIM Introduce the BlackBerry Bold Smartphone
The first BlackBerry smartphone to support 3G HSDPA networks makes it easier than ever to stay connected and productive while on the go
Toronto, ON and Waterloo, ON - Rogers Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) today introduced the new BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphone to customers in Canada. Designed to give business professionals and power users exceptional performance and functionality, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone operates on Rogers’ high-speed 3G network and features a newly designed, precision QWERTY keyboard, built-in GPS, enterprise-grade Wi-Fi® and a rich set of multimedia capabilities including a 2 megapixel camera with video recording and an advanced media player to play music, watch videos and view pictures From its lustrous black exterior, satin chrome finished frame and stylish leatherette backplate, to its stunning high resolution display that must be seen to be believed, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone is a symbol of accomplishment and aspiration.(www.51blackberry.com)
Crafted from premium materials inside and out, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone performs as great as it looks. It features a next-generation 624 MHz mobile processor that powers the renowned BlackBerry productivity applications, including phone, email, messaging, organizer and browser, and works with thousands of mobile business and lifestyle applications. With this powerful new smartphone, users can even talk on the phone while sending and receiving email, accessing the web or using GPS-based navigation. The BlackBerry Bold also lets customers edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents directly on the handset using the preloaded DataViz® Documents to Go® software suite, making it easier than ever to stay connected and productive while on the go.
“Rogers Wireless is proud to be first to offer Canadians the world’s fastest BlackBerry smartphone on Canada’s fastest mobile network. The much awaited BlackBerry Bold smartphone is a ‘must have’ for connoisseurs of premium products and mobile workers who want to remain connected and productive no matter where their jobs may take them,” said John Boynton, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer.
"The new BlackBerry Bold exudes confidence and elegance as it delivers blazing performance on Rogers' high-speed 3G network," said Mark Guibert, Vice President, Corporate Marketing at RIM. "We're very pleased to be launching the BlackBerry Bold with Rogers, providing Canadian customers with a breakthrough smartphone that will help them make the most out of their work and personal time.”
The BlackBerry Bold smartphone from Rogers Wireless features:
An elegant design measuring 114mm x 66mm x 15mm and weighing approximately 136 grams
Tri-band HSDPA and quad-band EDGE support for global roaming*
Stunning half-VGA (480x320 resolution at 217 ppi) color display with integrated lens for eye-popping definition and clarity
Enhanced, HTML browser delivers high performance with desktop-style depiction
