{"id":4986,"date":"2009-11-13T16:55:16","date_gmt":"2009-11-13T15:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4986"},"modified":"2010-03-12T18:53:24","modified_gmt":"2010-03-12T17:53:24","slug":"a-guide-to-the-best-blackberry-bold-9700-accessories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/2009\/11\/a-guide-to-the-best-blackberry-bold-9700-accessories\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to the best BlackBerry Bold 9700 Accessories"},"content":{"rendered":"

The BlackBerry Bold<\/a> was a big hit for BlackBerry last year and they\u2019re hoping to do even better with their latest version \u2013 the BlackBerry Bold 9700<\/a>. Visually it looks very similar to the original Bold but RIM have made a number of changes to it\u2019s design. It’s now smaller, lighter and has a higher resolution camera.<\/p>\n

The charging port has moved, the screen improved and the buttons under the screen have also changed, with the trackball being replaced with a more user friendly optical sensor. If you\u2019re upgrading from the original Bold, some of your accessories will still work, but most cases<\/a>, skins<\/a> and desk stands<\/a> won\u2019t.<\/p>\n

To help you make the right choice in deciding on accessories for your new smart phone, we\u2019ve compiled a list of our top <\/a>BlackBerry Bold 9700 accessories<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

1. BlackBerry Skin for the Bold 9700<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

BlackBerry Skins are an extremely popular way of protecting your BlackBerry Bold 9700. They are a rubber case that wraps tightly around your phone protecting the back cover and edges against damage. They leave all the audio and charging ports accessible aswell as the side keys. BlackBerry Skins are available in a range of colours.<\/p>\n

\"BlackBerry<\/a>

BlackBerry Bold 9700 Skin - Black<\/p><\/div>\n

2. BlackBerry Bold 9700 Battery<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 will be a workhorse for some people \u2013 a business tool that you can\u2019t be without. If you\u2019re going to be out of the office for the day and know that you\u2019re going to be on your phone a lot, then then best accessory you can get will be a spare battery.<\/p>\n

\"BlackBerry<\/a>

BlackBerry Bold 9700 D-X1 Battery<\/p><\/div>\n

3. BlackBerry Bold 9700 Car Charger<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Battery life is never great on a smartphone so a car charger is a worthwhile investment. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 uses a different charger to some of the older BlackBerry devices so double check to make sure you order the right one. The genuine BlackBerry MicroUSB Car charger will work in both 12v and 24v vehicles (Cars, Lorries and Trucks).<\/p>\n

\"BlackBerry<\/a>

BlackBerry Car Charger - Micro USB<\/p><\/div>\n

4. Sandisk 8GB Micro SD HC Memory Card<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The high resolution display and the 3MP camera make this phone perfect for recording videos, taking photos and playing music, but it\u2019s limited internal memory means that it won\u2019t be long before you run out of storage space. This SanDisk 8GB Micro SDHC memory card will hold over 7000 photos, 1500 songs or 9 hours of video recording.<\/p>\n

\"SanDisk<\/a>

SanDisk MicroSDHC Card - 8GB Without Reader<\/p><\/div>\n

5. Etymotic HF2 Headphones with music remote<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The EtymoticHF2 headphones are the world\u2019s first in-ear, high fidelity, noise-isolating headset. They allow you to enjoy clearer communication and better quality music playback from your BlackBerry Bold 9700. The Etymotic HF-2 has a built in microphone that can be used for phone calls, as well as a multi function button that can be used to control music playback.<\/p>\n

\"Etymotic<\/a>

Etymotic HF2 High Fidelity Headphones - Black<\/p><\/div>\n

6. BlackBerry HS500 Bluetooth Headset<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

BlackBerry are expanding their range of genuine accessories and have just released the new BlackBerry HS500 Bluetooth Headset. It\u2019s a lightweight headset that can be used for calls, music and turn by turn directions. It\u2019s styled to match the BlackBerry Bold 9700 and will compliment your phone perfectly. The HS500 can be charged using the same Micro USB Mains\/Car Charger as the Bold 9700. It supports last number redial, voice dialing, volume change and mute.<\/p>\n

\"BlackBerry<\/a>

BlackBerry HS-500 Bluetooth Headset<\/p><\/div>\n

7. BlackBerry VM605 Bluetooth Car Kit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Another genuine accessory from BlackBerry. Just clip the Visormount VM605 to your car\u2019s sun visor, turn it on, and you\u2019re ready to start making and taking hands-free calls on the go. It supports voice activated dialling, caller ID, and verbal notifications to let you know who\u2019s calling, you can stay in touch while keeping your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. It has a built in FM transmitter that can be used to broadcast audio from your calls, music and sat nav through your car stereo without having to connect any wires. It comes with a Micro USB charger, the same as you’ll need to charge your phone, so you won\u2019t need to buy a separate car charger for your Bold 9700.<\/p>\n

\"BlackBerry<\/a>

BlackBerry VisorMount Speakerphone VM-605<\/p><\/div>\n

8. Parrot MKi9100 Bluetooth Car Kit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Parrot have always made fantastic car kits and the MKi range are no exception. There are three options available, the MKi9000, MKi9100 and the MKi9200. The main differences between them being the display screen that comes with them. I\u2019ve chosen the MKi9100 as the best one for the Bold 9700 as the external screen makes it easier to navigate the car kit menu\u2019s and to see who\u2019s calling you without having to look at your phone. You can play music from your phone through the MKi9100 using Bluetooth or 3.5mm line in. The MKi9100 will synchronise with your phone book automatically and supports phone independent voice dialling. The MKi9100 comes with a small remote that you can attach to your dash or steering wheel to control your music playback and calls. If you\u2019ve got stereo controls built into the steering wheel of your car you can use the optional Parrot Unika to control the MKi9100 car kit with your existing controls instead of the remote. Regular software updates that improve compatibility with BlackBerry phones are available free of charge from the Parrot website.<\/p>\n

\"Parrot<\/a>

Parrot MKi9100 Bluetooth Car Kit<\/p><\/div>\n

This isn\u2019t the full range of accessories, just a selection of the ones that we think do the best job of enhancing your BlackBerry Bold 9700. If you\u2019ve not seen the accessory here that\u2019s right for you, then take a look at all of our BlackBerry Bold 9700 Accessories<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The BlackBerry Bold was a big hit for BlackBerry last year and they\u2019re hoping to do even better with their latest version \u2013 the BlackBerry Bold 9700. Visually it looks very similar to the original Bold but RIM have made a number of changes to it\u2019s design. It’s now smaller, lighter and has a higher […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[6],"tags":[2464,1959],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4986"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4986"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4986\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5002,"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4986\/revisions\/5002"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4986"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4986"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}