My friend just got a 9700 and it has the enhanced gmail plugin - not sure if they installed it or not, i think it was actually came pre-installed from AT&T
this bold is brand new out of the box 2 days ago.
if i goto applications, i dont see the plugin like i normally would on the bold 9000 etc...
Install the latest, or stock OS, and then rename "net_rim_bb_gmail.alx" within dir where OS is installed and run DM; which will then remove the plugin.