Rogers Wireless Debuts BlackBerry Bold 9700 for $299

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2:00 pm on November 3, 2009 | Category: Mobile Devices, Cell Phones

Canada’s leading mobile phone operator, Rogers Wireless, has begun selling Research In Motion’s new BlackBerry Bold 9700 device.

The Bold 9700 is priced at $299.99 on a three-year Rogers contract, and features a number of upgrades over the original BlackBerry Bold, including a slimmer design, new operating system, and improved camera and trackpad.

“The BlackBerry Bold 9700 offers sophisticated design coupled with high-performance features to offer users a premium smartphone experience,” Rogers Wireless said in a statement. “This 3G smartphone ensures you will receive your emails quickly and reliably. The new optical trackpad ensures easy navigation and the multimedia capabilities mean you can have fun and stay connected to the office. The Bold 9700 allows users to live their personal and professional lives to the fullest through power and performance.”

Rival carriers, Bell and Telus, are also expected to launch the Bold 9700 in the coming days, once their much-anticipated HSPA data networks are switched on for the first time.