Blackberry® Bold Goes On Sale in the U.S.

After slight delays in October, the BlackBerry Bold has finally goes on sale in US, offered by AT-T. The BlackBerry Bold smartphone is available now for as low as $299.99. Unlimited corporate e-mail and data access via BlackBerry Enterprise Server or BlackBerry Professional Software are available from $45 a month when a qualified voice plan is also chosen. Voice plans start at $39.99 per month. BlackBerry Bold customers with unlimited data plans also qualify for free AT-T Wi-Fi service with more than 17,000 hot spots including Starbucks, Barnes and Noble and thousands of other locations.

“Election Day is all about choice, and the addition today of the BlackBerry Bold to AT-T’s industry-leading roster of smartphones gives AT-T customers yet another fantastic choice through which they can have a superior experience in accessing e-mail, making a phone call, browsing the Web or performing myriad other data functions,” said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president of Devices for AT-T’s wireless operation. “Quite simply, the BlackBerry Bold is the best BlackBerry smartphone ever, and it’s available from the world’s leading provider of BlackBerry services only to AT-T customers here in the U.S.”
The BlackBerry Bold comes pre-loaded with several popular applications including AT-T Navigator, CV (Cellular Video), YELLOWPAGES.COM Mobile and selections from AT-T Mobile Music service - XM Radio Mobile and MusicID. AT&T also provides customers with tens of thousands of uses for their BlackBerry Bold smartphone through content available in the AT-T MEdia Mall and from third-party partner sites.
The BlackBerry Bold smartphone features a lustrous black exterior, satin chrome-finished frame and a half-VGA (480 x 320 at 217 ppi) color display and a newly designed full QWERTY keyboard. On the inside, a powerful new 624 megahertz (MHz) mobile processor that provides impressive performance, more storage memory than ever before - 1 gigabyte (GB) on board and up to 16 GB via its microSD/SDHC expansion slot - and a rich set of multimedia capabilities, including a media player for music, videos and photos and a 2 megapixel camera with built-in flash, zoom and video recording, as well as an optimized Web-browsing experience with desktop-style depiction.
SlashGear has done an unboxing, hands-on and a review on the new BlackBerry Bold for AT-T, check them out if you are getting one!
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Blackberry® Bold™

Some matters if you wish to know about Blackberry Bold, follow this information.
The BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphone is a symbol of what you’ve already accomplished – and the achievements still to come.
Discover Pure Innovation
Power the passions you pursue with a smartphone that expresses your style and simplifies your life.
The BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphone embodies elegant design — without sacrificing the features or functionality you expect from a premium smartphone.
Learn about the BlackBerry Bold smartphone features.
Feature :The BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphone is pure innovation. Discover how it can power the passions you pursue.
The BlackBerry Experience: No Compromises
With email, phone, IM and the Internet, it can connect you1. With an integrated organizer, it can help you stay on top of your day. With camera and video recording2, you can capture and share the moment with just a few clicks.
And that’s just the beginning. Learn about these great features:
Email
Advanced Phone Features
Instant Messaging
Internet Browser
Camera and Video Recording
Wireless Modem
Fast Performance
Do more - do it faster. The BlackBerry Bold smartphone was designed to take advantage of the speeds available on the HSDPA network1,3. Together, this high speed network and the 624-MHz processor help support your need to multitask and prioritize with access to your voice and data services at the same time.
Multimedia
The fun goes with you. Enjoy premier image and video viewing, build playlists of your favorite songs and organize your media files. You can even use BlackBerry® Media Sync to transfer desktop iTunes® music files to your smartphone. The BlackBerry Bold smartphone delivers a wealth of entertainment. Learn more about media on your BlackBerry Bold smartphone:
Media Player
BlackBerry Media Sync
Roxio Media Manager
GPS and BlackBerry Maps
Know where you stand. With built-in GPS capabilities, and BlackBerry® Maps, you get turn-by-turn directions, so you can pinpoint where you are right now and where you need to be1,4. Learn more about finding your way:
GPS Capabilities
BlackBerry Maps
Wi-Fi
Simple and straightforward. Lower your cellular costs and get service in areas where cellular network coverage may be limited or unavailable, with BlackBerry data services over Wi-Fi® networks.5
Wi-Fi Support
File Editing
With WordToGo and SlideshowToGo, you can work on Microsoft® Word and Microsoft® PowerPoint® slides while you’re on the go.1,6 Copy and paste, adjust font formatting and more.7 The stunning LCD display makes working on the go an invaluable option.
Mobile Streaming
The built-in mobile streaming capabilities on the BlackBerry Bold smartphone are designed so that you can watch online videos or listen to streamed music broadcasts.8 Access information and fun without using up the memory on your BlackBerry smartphone.
Mobile Streaming and other Browser functions
Brilliant Display
Color and clarity come to life. The screen of the BlackBerry Bold smartphone catches the eye and is designed to deliver color and clarity that exceed expectations. From the moment you turn it on, you’ll be blown away by explicit color and quality.
Power
With the BlackBerry Bold smartphone’s long-lasting, removable battery, you’ve got the power to get things done, whether you’re traveling, working away from the office or just on the go.4
Learn More
BlackBerry Bold Specifications
Where to Buy
1 Requires activation with data plan. 2 Depending on the amount of built-in memory available for use, a third-party microSD card may need to be properly inserted into the BlackBerry smartphone to enable the video recording feature. MicroSD cards may be sold separately.3 Actual speeds may vary by carrier and are dependent on network load.4 Only available where BlackBerry Maps service is available.5 Wi-Fi access may be blocked in certain locations. Users should also investigate the level of security available on any Wi-Fi network they are considering connecting to.6 Requires BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.1.57 WordToGo does not support Microsoft Word 20078 The BlackBerry Bold smartphone is designed to access 3GPP RTSP mobile streaming websites. When streaming functionality is accessed via the WAP Browser, significant, additional charges may apply. Check with your service provider for supported features and services. 9 Results may vary. Network availability and coverage affect battery life and are dependent upon a number of factors, including location and transmission environment.
Source: na.blackberry.com