Before the "totally depends on your location" brigade hits this thread, I had the same question before moving from the 9000 to the 9700.
Yes, the 9700 has better reception. Not entirely sure if it's a newer 3G chip, larger antenna, OS 5.0 or what. I've been able to talk in places where the 9000 simply would not. That said, it still has trouble in some areas.
Perfect? Hardly, but it's no worse.
I wouldn't recommend purchasing the 9700 if you are only looking for better signal.
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