RIM announced today that the white Bold 9700 is releasing in Hong Kong. Apparently available on August 6th, this will mark the first time customers will be able to purchase the device without having to enter into a contract. The phone will be available from authorized retail outlets for the purchase price of HK$5,188.

Norm Lo, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Research In Motion stated, “ Today marks a significant step in growing the presence of BlackBerry smartphones in Hong Kong with expanded retail distribution. The white BlackBerry Bold 9700 offers an extensive array of high-end communications and multimedia features in a compact and stylish design. It is a perfect tool for customers who want to easily manage both their personal and business needs.” Good for RIM, I’m glad to see that they haven’t forgot about our freinds in Hong Kong. If you’re in Hong Kong, let us know if you are planning on picking one of these bad boys up.

via MobileBurn