BlackBerry 9700 series phone launched variant version of the old generation of the BlackBerry 9000 Bold. In the beginning before this variant comes the news that there was a lot of new series of BlackBerry is called with the nickname of Onyx. However, when introduced in the market, this BlackBerry 9700 series comes with a nickname Bold II. With the nickname, the direct perception that the series has drawn a series pelanjut Bold 9000. BlakBerry vendors seem to want to continue the success Bold.
Possibly, because the potential of this phone is sufficient to achieve similar success. Bold aka Onyx II comes with smaller dimensions. But most of all, it looks very beautiful and slim, unlike the Bold was still a little stiff. Trackball is often complained easily fall apart, now replaced with a trackpad, which works with a sweep of a finger. Jeroannya itself has brought the latest version of the operating system, version 5.0, which makes messenger more attractive features.
DESIGN
Compared with its predecessor, view II aka Onyx Bold is already far more trendy. In addition to the more slender bodynya, Bold II was also not impressed rigid, with a weight that is lighter. Although, from the details and material body, this phone seems a little lost his touch as a lux-class mobile phone. Grasping and feel ergonomisnya side. In the sales package is available leather case.
Messaging
Of course this feature is the life of the BlackBerry. This is where the main strength, with the push email service as the backbone. For email, as usual, lived to a simple setting step, enter the email account, and the service is ready for use. For text messages (SMS), have an advantage with a view backed up from the previous SMS destination number.
SCREEN
Smaller dimensions make its screen is also smaller than its predecessor. If you’re used to using the Bold, will be slightly less comfortable when switching to the Bold II. Display menu icons too small. Tetapmemakai screen the same type Bold, berkedalaman TFT display 65K colors, so do not bother us even when we are in the sun.
MUSIC PLAYER
Music player is able to recognize various file formats, such as 3Gp, MP3, WMA9, WMA9 Pro, WMA9 10, MIDI, AMR-NB, AAC, AAC +, eAAC +. But the music player is not the best feature of this phone. Quality output from the speaker’s voice casual. Similarly, the sound output through the headset. However, there are improvements in the 3.5-mm audio port, which enabled stereo headset jack adopted from outside.
KAMERA
RIM here as realized, imaging features will not be separated from its users in terms of favorite to access social networking sites like Facebook. Bold weakness that only 2 MP camera, improved by completing Bold II with 3.2 MP camera. Of course the picture better, and more feasible to upload directly to Facebook, for example. Moreover, already equipped with features image stabilization and auto focus, which was contained in previous Bold.
KEYPAD
Smaller body also carries consequences qwerty keypad is smaller and more crowded. Although still felt comfortable, because it still adopts the concept of outstanding keypad. Also because the material remains soft keypad when pressed. But updates on tombolnavigasi, who is now wearing trackpad, just bring refreshment. Trackpad is working with the stroke of a finger, had a smaller risk for the easily damaged.
Testing: Exit in the menu with support for trackpad sweep
MOBILE OFFICE
As a true tool for supporting office work, applications for office work is embedded in this phone. There Document To Go is compatible with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. This application is also able to read and edit documents sent as attachments via email. In addition to editing and improvement of the manuscript, we also can create new files.
Testing: Opening word files and start a new document.
Instant Messaging
If anything, the BlackBerry was the one who popularized instant messaging via mobile phones. Instant messaging features is like getting an appropriate habitat in the BlackBerry phones. Included in this new series. But the latest version of the BBM (BlackBerry Messenger), making this feature even more attractive. In addition to fuel, can also use googletalk, Yahoo Messenger, and others.
Testing: Chatting with yahoo messenger
Connectivity
In addition to Bluetooth connectivity, Bold II also provides a data transfer device data cable Mini USB slot. Function in addition to data synchronization with your PC, can also add all the aliases battery charging. While the facility is equipped with Bluetooth A2DP technology, so that listening to music more convenient and does not ribet the handsfree cable loops.
Testing: Moving data from BB to PC and vice versa, using the data cable
INTERNET BROWSING
Bold II equipped with a capable browser menu. Display pages that you visit the site can be enlarged by zooming support. Facilities browsingnya supported HTML format and a selection of browser settings is equivalent to the PC. What’s interesting is if you are already subscribed to BB via a particular service, you will be free to surf the virtual world without having to worry over cost. Section BB’s subscription service includes Internet browsing.
Testing: Opening a second news site, a compass and wireless online
In general, the performance of Onyx is very good, arguably even satisfactory. Especially when running the application that became the backbone of the BlackBerry, such as email, chat, internet browser, download the application all running smoothly. Signal constraints at best a spotty service. While its function as a means of telecommunications is also fairly good.
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