Santiago de Chile - For those who like to be at the forefront of technology, Claro, a subsidiary of America Movil, introduces the BlackBerry® Bold™ from Research In Motion (RIM) in Latin America - the first 3G BlackBerry smartphone with support for HSDPA and EDGE networks, as well as built-in Wi-Fi®, giving customers powerful mobile capabilities that can be used around the world. With an elegant design enhanced by high-speed performance, a remarkably sharp display and an incredibly effective keyboard, the new BlackBerry Bold enhances the exceptional communications experience that BlackBerry customers love, along with a new desktop-style point-and-click web browser, rich multimedia capabilities and GPS for satellite-based navigation.
Claro customers will be able to enjoy this next-generation BlackBerry smartphone combined with the service and connectivity that sets Claro apart in the industry.
Gerardo Munoz, CEO of Claro Chile, said “Our company consistently offers leading edge technology products, with the goal of being aligned to provide excellent service to our customers, for whom we work and invest heavily on a daily basis.”
“We are pleased to work with Claro to bring this breakthrough smartphone to customers in Chile. The new BlackBerry Bold is a business-grade smartphone that delivers the features, performance and usability that appeals to business professionals and power users” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO, Research In Motion.
The BlackBerry Bold smartphone is a tri-band HSDPA and quad-band EDGE handset that supports global roaming, ideal for those who travel; integrated GPS compatible with BlackBerry® Maps and other location-based applications and services; 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi; Bluetooth® with support for stereo headsets and car kits; an expandable memory slot for mass storage*; and a variety of multimedia capabilities including an MP3 player, video player, photo viewer and camera with flash, zoom and video recording** capability.
The BlackBerry Bold smartphone features high-speed 3G support together with a powerful 624 MHz processor and an exceptionally sharp display with 480×320 pixel resolution at 217 ppi, making it easy and very fast to browse the Internet, download attachments or watch streaming video with excellent quality.
This avant-garde model, ideal for both professional and personal use, is available in all company stores along with the best client support from Claro Chile.
* The BlackBerry Bold smartphone supports microSD/SDHC memory cards that are available today in configurations of up to 8GB, and is expected to support upcoming 16GB microSD/SDHC cards.
** Video recording requires a microSD/SDHC memory card (sold separately)
About ClaroClaro is part of America Movil, the largest telecommunications company in Latin America, which in 2005 consolidated its position as one of the world’s largest wireless network operators. The company made its entry into the Chilean market in 2005. Claro offers a wide range of voice and data services commensurate to the needs and profile of each person and company. Claro works every day to develop mobile solutions that meet the demanding needs of its customers by using the latest technology and providing all of its experience in the telecommunications industry.
About Research In Motion (RIM)Research in Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.BlackBerry.com.
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