MAXIS Launches First Blackberry In White

Maxis Bhd on Wednesday announced online registration of interest for the first-ever BlackBerry in white at its www.maxis.com.my website.

Chief operating officer Jean-Pascal van Overbeke said the paler version of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 was eagerly awaited by style-conscious customers seeking performance with outstanding looks.

"Advanced devices are a crucial part of the integrated services platform that Maxis is currently focused on tailoring to universal as well as individual needs," he said in a statement Wednesday.

Van Overbeke said the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 offered an enhanced response speed compared to the previous trackball.

Its improved 3.2 megapixel, auto-focus camera is able to deliver crisp, clear picture quality, he said.

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 in white is available at RM2,459 for Maxis postpaid customers.

"It incorporates 12 months of the BlackBerry Internet Service Plan for free and this will address all your email, instant messaging, unlimited mobile internet browsing and social networking needs," Van Overbeke said.

The product will be available first to customers from Maxis Centres and Maxis partners nationwide this month.

-- BERNAMA