The latest addition to the Bold range of handsets, the 9780Bold features the classic QWERTY keyboard, TFT screen and optical trackpadwhilst boasting a number of upgraded Metal Bearing Factory software features over its predecessors. The handset measures 109x 60x 14mm thick, making it acomfortable handset to hold and use, especially considering how light it is atjust 122 grams. The TFT screen measures2.44 inches and utilises a pixel layout of 480x 360 to display up to 65Kcolours, resulting in bright and vivid yet clear and crisp rendering of onscreen imagery. There is a full QWERTYkeyboard for efficient text entry making it an ideal handset for those who senda lot of E mails and text messages. Inorder to navigate the Blackberry OS 6.0, there is also an optical trackpadlocated beneath the screen which users can conveniently operate with thumb. Both vibration and ringing are utilised to alert users toincoming calls and messages, and there is the added bonus of MP3 ringtonesupport. Carrying out handsfreeconversations is a breeze thanks to a built in speakerphone system along withthe standard 3.5 millimetre headset Jack. The latter can accommodate both handsfree headsets as well as earphonesfor listening to music via the internal media player. The Blackberry 9780 Bold offers file storage in the shape of256MB, along with 512MB RAM, however there is also a built-in microSD cardslot. This comes with a pre-installed 2GB memory card; however this can be replaced with a card of up to 32 GB. Should users choose to utilise this option,they can potentially store thousands of files ranging from music tracks andvideo files to documents and photos. GPRS & EDGE provide the handset with its connections tothe appropriate cellular networks whilst areas covered by 3G utilises an HSDPAconnection for Internet access. Wheneverusers have access to local Wireless Networks, they can enjoy an enhanced webbrowsing experience thanks to full Wi-Fi connectivity. A number of different tasks such astransferring media files or swapping contact info can be carried out byutilising the included Bluetooth and micro USB connections. A handy five mega pixel digital camera is built into thehandset which offers a great way of taking high quality still images, thanks toits pixel configuration of 2592x 1944 whilst it also boasts Autofocus alongwith an LED flash to simplify the task of taking photos whilst simultaneouslyincreasing the quality. The camera alsofeatures the ability to shoot video as an alternative to still images. The Blackberry OS 6.0 works in conjunction with a 624MHzprocessor to provide an engaging and efficient user experience. Standard features for entertainment purposesinclude a versatile internal media player along with a selection ofpre-installed an extra downloadable games, whilst features such as a documenteditor (compatible with MS Office documents), a voice memo recorder and a handyorganiser makes the Blackberry 9780 Bold a great companion in the workplace. The Blackberry 9780 bold is likely to prove a popularhandset for existing fans of the brand, however its impressive list ofspecifications are sure to win over many new users.
