Blackberry bold 9700 adalah generasi kedua atau yang sering disebut blackberry onyx beserta perbedaan/kelebihan dan kekurangannya. Appearance is more petite. That’s the first time we will feel when holding the Onyx. The smaller size makes it more similar than Bold Javelin first.

On the front side, you will find the LCD size 2.4 inches, a row of the QWERTY keypad, and a trackpad. Trackpad? Yes! Same with Gemini. Maybe it was because of complaints from some people who have problems with trackball, for example stuck because of dust, oily slick, and others. As a result, along with the replacement of a trackball to the trackpad, maybe the problem will rarely heard anymore.

Keypad of a few millimeters smaller than the Bold first, do not make sense of comfort using Onyx reduced. Especially for Gemini and Javelin users who have tended to get used to this size.

Was on the back side, to maintain the taste Bold, remained pinned Onyx leather ornaments. Complete with a camera and LED light. Do not forget, carving the words “Bold” is also included. And on the right side, there is a camera button and volume keys. On the left side, there microUSB port, voice command button, and do not forget the 3.5mm audio jack.

USER INTERFACE

Main Menu

Supported by the BlackBerry OS version 5.0 make it relatively more fresh and new. Operate even more quickly, especially in the more advanced UI.

It will also increasingly feel the difference especially in terms of use. Trackpad one of them. With a trackpad, as a result of action the streets and browsing in this device is more practical than the conventional D-pad. But still relatively the same compared to a trackball, but the problems mentioned above.

The screen is also one of the benefits of Onyx than rivals. With a resolution of 360 × 480 pixels, it looks very smooth and not tiring the eyes. Moreover, such resolution was “only” combined with the size of 2.4 inches. So, looking at the screen Onyx was not boring.

HARDWARE / NETWORK

On this side, Onyx does not change too much compared to its predecessor. The reason is, processors that support fixed Onyx RAM 624Mhz and it is injected as well as 128Mb Bold 9000. Nothing was disappointing, because the acceleration is also pretty fast with the new OS.

And for internal memory, Onyx provides 256Mb of storage. Bold is very small compared to the first generation has reached 1GB. Why say little? This is because all applications will run on the BB and installed in internal memory, so it is wise in choosing the application that the phone is not overloaded.

But, for external memory, just like phone class. Onyx microSD support up to 16Gb, and there is no need to worry about in this regard.

And when discussing networks, Onyx will exactly match the Bold 9000. There’s HSDPA up to 3.6Mbps, EDGE, and GPRS class 10. And to speed access in this device is stable enough, especially the BIS. So, BB is simply champion in the stability in terms of access, although other rival offers HSDPA access up to 10.2Mbps.

HSDPA and wi-fi available in the device

And for connectivity with a short range, Onyx still accompanied Bluetooth version 2.1 with A2DP and microUSB data cable. Wi-fi is also available for internetan in hotspots, free hotspots are now increasingly mushrooming.

Messaging / Internet

BlackBerry is a hero if you talk about messaging. In addition to the complete features: SMS, MMS, IM, and e-mail, the most proud is the push-mail service that is safe, instant, and practical. By subscribing via the operator, every letter that came through our e-mail will be delivered directly through this device like SMS.

And that is the standard BB phone is BlackBerry Messenger presence. This feature is very important for some TeNexGen’ers, especially to communicate fellow BB users.

And for internetan, browsers typically attended. Though not bad, but still less good with Apple, Android, and Symbian. It looks stiff and do not support flash, although there was little improvement in OS java script anyarnya.

MULTIMEDIA / CAMERA

3.2 megapixel camera with flash

True business phone does not need to have multimedia features, though not everyone agrees with this view. This can be seen also in this Onyx BB where several multimedia features crammed into it.

The first time we will discuss is the camera. With the improved resolution than the Bold first, Onyx cameras also perform relatively better. 3.2 megapikselnya camera with autofocus and LED flash, like those found on the Javelin. For outdoor photos, the colors appear fairly balanced and clear. Meanwhile, when used in space, the result is helped by a flash lamp, although less than the maximum and effective.

Media player

Setting the camera

According to contemporary standards of your phone, media player are also provided. There’s music and video player. Music player comes with his trademark look, and do not forget also accompanied with a 3.5mm audio jack. With the presence of a 3.5mm audio jack is universal, we can freely choose the headset that fits for us.

And one of the power contained in the media player supports the BlackBerry is a complete video formats. There: divx, xvid, 3gp and mp4. Displaynya a solid and clear and also increase the enjoyment of watching a video on the Onyx.

Unfortunately, Onyx was not equipped with an FM radio or an accelerometer. Although less frequently used, but the loss of these features reduce the value added in Onyx.

APPLICATION / OFFICE / GPS

Calculator

BB Onyx many applications presents a useful, either for business or TeNexGen’ers. One of them is the BlackBerry Apps Store, which can be used to purchase and download applications for BB your choice. In addition, there: Facebook for BlackBerry, Yahoo! Messenger, Live Messenger, GTalk, AIM, and others.

In addition, as a mobile office, surely there must be Office applications. And Onyx also includes DataViz Office to Go, which allows users to read and edit documents. A very unfortunate time, to enjoy the full features, you are obliged to buy the license. That is because the editors are just trial.

Some games come with you

Onyx internal GPS is fully supported by the BlackBerry Maps. And of course, with the support of A-GPS if one time you have trouble getting the GPS satellite signal.

BATTERY / SALES PACKAGE

A formidable battery would coveted by every owner of a business phone. This is consistent with the mobility of business people themselves, let alone the often out of the office. And this is very aware of what is now the BlackBerry was loved. It seems from the Lithium Ion battery gives for 1500mAh.

The result, BB-resistant up to 3 days. And if the BIS service is active, then the resistance fell sharply to 1.5 days.

Concerning the sales package, Onyx paketan include standard, and coupled with 2GB of microSD, headset, microUSB cable, DVD installer, and also a leather holster.

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