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Review: BlackBerry Bold 9700

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I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the images I captured with the 9700. Color and white balance were spot on, and clarity and detail popped nicely. Even indoor shots exhibited little-to-no grain and images were sharp. With 3.2 megapixels, you have a capable point-and-shoot replacement that can certainly be used to capture those daily moments in life that might otherwise be lost, and be happy with the results.

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Video can be recorded at an MMS-friendly resolution/length (176 x 144) and at a slightly higher resolution (480 x 360) and at longer lengths depending on what you want. Videos shot indoors were better than average. Images were smooth, free of ghosting and digital artifacts, and the video recorder responded well to drastic changes in light. I'd say the 9700 performs quite well in the imaging department. Well done, RIM!

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BlackBerry Bold 9700

2.4" display 480 x 360 pixels
1,500 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Hardware Text Keyboard, Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

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