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BlackBerry Bold 9780 is BB 9700 on OS 6.0

Name: BlackBerry Bold 9780 is BB 9700 on OS 6.0
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Abe Olandres January 27, 2011 · 1 min read

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When local reps of RIM sent out this release yesterday regarding the introduction of the BlackBerry Bold 9780, I immediately looked at the specs and see what’s been upgraded from the old BB 9700.

They’re identical even with the dimensions and the weight (up to the last gram). Basically, the Bold 9780 is just a minor update to the 1-year old Bold 9700.

BlackBerry Bold 9780
624MHz processor
2.44″ display @ 480 x 360 pixels
256MB storage, 512MB RAM
3G/HSDPA
WiFi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth 2.1 w/ A2DP
5MP camera with LED flash
Li-Po 1500mAh battery
BlackBerry OS 6.0

Compared to the Bold 9700, the minor differences include the 5MP camera (from 3.2MP) and the pre-installed BB OS 6.0. However, the Bold 9700 will also support OS 6.0 once it becomes available so I don’t see difference once that arrives.

In hindsight though, this will push the retail price of the Bold 9700 lower so potential buyers will definitely get a better deal on the old model.

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52 Comments

Lily · 15 years ago

Thank you for writing this blog!I am the big fan of BlackBerry 9700

Mhian · 15 years ago

Bakit may ibang stores na mas mahal ang 9700 kesa sa 9780? Ito ung pinagtataka ko. Hnd naman ako masagot ng mga store personnel.

Jun · 15 years ago

Mga Bossing,
Pno b activate ung mga apps ng bold 9780 dito s Pinas? sayang nmn kung di ko mgagamit lhat.

Thanks

besta · 15 years ago

may problems ba ang 9780 na nabili nyo dito sa pinas? marami ako nabasa na common problem ang stuttering keyboard..nagdodoble doble ang mga characters on single pressing…

Sonny · 15 years ago

Please advise san Greenhills nakaka bili ng BB Bold 9780? is it authentic with Pin Code?

Thanks!

Glenn | GLICH’S LIFE · 15 years ago

I got my Bnew Blackberry 9700 from Greenhills last January 27 at only Php17,000. Before using it, I upgraded to OS6 by following some instructions online. Sweet!

Jepoi · 15 years ago

minimal sir ang price difference between 9700 and 9780. the place i usually buy mobile phones from sa greenhills was selling the 9700 for PHP1,000 less than the 9780, so i got the latter instead. besides the camera bump, the additional memory made it worth it naman din (got the 9780 for 22K btw.)

painkiller · 15 years ago

yep, OS6 is smoother and faster compared to the previous OS.

@longbi

you don’t need to wait for the official Philippine release of OS6 for the 9300. you can use the ones on the net. I already did that with my BB curve 3G and it runs superbly. just use the BBSAK method.

Obed · 15 years ago

@Kyle,

Smoother and faster, since OS6 is like windows 7 and OS5 is Windows XP in terms of UI and functionality.

kyle · 15 years ago

Am not a BB user but what do you get from the memory boost if the 256mb memory is enough to run the common applications. If you’re a power user then getting the 9780 is a must if you’re receiving tons of emails.

rikimaru · 15 years ago

@walang imik,

These are the links that I’m currently looking at but haven’t tried it yet. At your own risk buddy:

http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/BlackBerry-Bold-9700-smartphone/OS-6-for-my-9700/m-p/751339/highlight/true#M22575

http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/BlackBerry-Bold-9700-smartphone/Will-Os-6-will-be-available-for-bold-9700/m-p/632772/highlight/true#M19432

Note: This posting is provided “as is” with no warranties and confers no rights.

walang imik · 15 years ago

Pano kaya i a update ung 9700 to os6

Teknisyan · 15 years ago

nice!

Jonaflormic · 15 years ago

An excellent phone.

Obed · 15 years ago

The price is a bit higher than the Bold 2, somehow I think it’s worth the upgrade since it has the 512MB RAM which makes this a bit faster.

You can upgrade your 9700 OS5 to OS 6.0.0.448, some bugs has been fix from it’s earlier version of .424.

If you’re planning to upgrade just make a back-up before upgrading.

Reminder that this OS 6.0.0.448 is just a leak and it’s not yet official so expect some bugs.

-Obed

longbi · 15 years ago

sir yuga, any news when will the os 6 on my curve 9300 will be release here in the phils?

Robin · 15 years ago

Microwarehouse SRP is Php24,800. OS 6, yaawwwnnnn. Bring out QNX, and things will get interesting again.

ed · 15 years ago

the inc to 512mb ram is great future-proofing spec for this device. At least there is a very high possibility that the 9780 can handle 6.1 in the future.

Also if your new to the bb world; the 9780’s price diff against the 9700 is small so the 9780 is a better buy if your choosing between the two. I set out to buy the 9700 (my first bb) but I ended up with the 9780 due to the small diff in price.

I’m sure experts can utilize os 6 with just 256mb but for a new user like me; at least I don’t have to think about it.

Wendal · 15 years ago

Also, the silver trim between the keypad rows is gone…

Techy Kid · 15 years ago

“Compared to the Bold 9700, the minor differences include the 5MP camera (from 3.2MP) and the pre-installed BB OS 6.0. However, the Bold 9700 will also support OS 6.0 once it becomes available so I donâ€™t see difference once that arrives.”

The BIG difference between the two models, aside from the ones you have mentioned is the device’s RAM which was doubled from 256MB (Bold 2) to 512MB(Bold 3). Also, OS6.0 was already released for BB9700 weeks ago. :)