Wi-Fi? Check. 512MB RAM? Check. 2GB microSD card? Check. Global roaming? Check. And yes, also check out our video preview inside.
We told you years ago that Verizon Wireless and Sprint would get the Bold. Whether it was the tens of thousands of calls customer reps have received regarding the Bold for that fact, or whether the AT&T exclusivity suddenly came to an end -- well, it doesn't really matter anymore, does it? It's finally arrived, and if you're a business user we can tell you it's not a bad choice at all amidst the many all-touch smartphones that are raining down on us this summer. Here's the BlackBerry Bold 9650 up close:
BlackBerry Bold 9650 Specifications
The BlackBerry Bold 9650 sports a 2.5-inch HVGA screen, 3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus and flash (a model sans camera is available), 3.5mm audio jack to accompany the built-in BlackBerry media player, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, as well as support for BlackBerry App World. The Bold 9650 comes equipped with 512MB RAM for extra app storage. There's also a microSDHC memory slot with support for 32GB cards, and a 2GB card is bundled in the sales package.
If you travel abroad, it's worth noting that the BlackBerry Bold 9650 also incorporates GSM/HSDPA connectivity for making phone calls and data transfers in more than 200 countries worldwide. Verizon Wireless' version also comes equipped with VZ Navigator Global, providing turn-by-turn navigation in more than 20 countries.