The New BlackBerry Bold 9700  features  a 3.2MegaPixel,  Wifi Calling and many updated features and displays.  The phone’s features and included functionality vary by carrier.  This CrackBerry reviewer does a great job giving a video overview and unboxing of new Bold from each carrier and discussing each network’s features and downsides.

The funny part is it takes this guy about 10 minutes to get the battery door open (lolz)

It’s hard to really commend RIM for this recent update; reduced lag across the board, threaded sms, and much more, as I was under the impression my blackberry device would operate this way around the same time a year ago.

However, it’s makes the device work much more smoothly – the new storm 2 should operate even better on this new OS. Some specific updates:

• Threaded SMS.
• When sending pics, you can resize individual photos to 1024×768, 800×600 or 640×480 is given.
• Flag emails for follow up. You can even change the properties of your flag, with the ability to define colors and the priority.
• Calendar can now accept conference call information, allowing you to dial straight in.
• RIM has updated the Maps application to render around two times as fast as they did in the past. In addition to this, scrolling around and zooming in should no longer result in lagging.

Just use the desktop application to download the new update.

Today Verizon just gave the official word on an october 28th launch of the device. Not only that, but it’s verified that the device will cost $179.99 after a $100 mail in rebate and a 2 year contract.

Prices and required contracts have just been released for the new device, although it is not yet available. Specs below:

Bell: $299 on a 3 year contract
Amazon: $0.01 on a new service plan
Let’s Talk: Free on a new service plan
Verizon: $49.99 on a new service plan and includes a Buy One Get One Free promotion.
WireFly: Free on a new service plan
MTS: $249.99 on a 3 year contract
TELUS: $99.99 on a 3 year contract

All of the 3 year contract prices seem extremely ridiculous, but if you’re a verizon customer it looks like you could be in store for a great deal.

Check out this interesting video review of the upcoming blackberry storm 2